After all, with an NPC's assistance, the success rate of subduing the immortal serpent had increased, although most of them would die in the process.
"Being recognized by a noble Knight, I feel quite relieved," the one-armed Swordsman chuckled, seemingly reassured.
His feelings toward Ahtal were mixed with admiration and... jealousy. Both had risen from the lower ranks, but Ahtal had everything people dream of.
Not only had he won the princess's love, but he was also a disciple of Queen Hecate, truly standing at the pinnacle of life.
If he were the protagonist in a story, there's no doubt it would be thrilling, but he was just a listener, still an adventurer with ambitions of rising above.
That naturally led to some inevitable jealousy.
"Noble Knight... Ah, you have misunderstood me," Xi Mu chuckled, feeling the train slowing down and stood up accordingly.
"I hope to see you when we fight the immortal serpent," he said as he headed toward the train exit.
