Chapter 119: The Feisty Noblewoman

Chapter 119: The Feisty Noblewoman

The Pyro Blade, radiating scorching heat, abruptly altered its trajectory mid-flight and homed in on the arm of the red-armored knight.

Initially aimed at the red-armored knight’s chest, Sein’s attack was met with the skillful reflexes of the senior squire.

Sensing the imminent ending danger, he swiftly withdrew and parried with his longsword, aglow with the light of his battle qi.

CLANG!

The metallic resonance echoed through the air, accompanied by a shower of blue sparks.

While Sein’s Pyro Blade did not cleave the red-armored knight in half with a single strike, it succeeded in sending his longsword flying and inflicting a long, narrow gash on his arm.

The scent of seared flesh immediately filled the air.

Enduring elemental energy with a mortal body proved unbearable for an ordinary person.

The red-armored knight, resilient as he was, refrained from howling in pain. However, his flushed cheeks had turned deathly pale. Beads of sweat dripped from his face.

The burn on his arm was extremely severe. Even with the protection of battle qi, failure to address the injury promptly could lead to permanent damage.

Despite losing his longsword, the red-armored knight refused to surrender.

He retrieved a short dagger from behind with his unscathed left hand.

Before he could take further action, Sein had stepped out of the carriage and stood before him.

The Acid Wand in his hand emitted an elemental glow, signaling impending doom for the red-armored knight.

The wand was aimed directly at his head, and any movement on his part could result in the corrosive acid melting his skull.

Confronted with the magical radiance of the Acid Wand, the red-armored knight finally relinquished his last trace of resistance.

Clang!

The dagger slipped from his left hand and clattered to the ground.

Meanwhile, Old John quickly recovered from the shock of the unfolding events and hastened forward to restrain the red-armored knight with a firm grip.

Sein finally arrived at what seemed to be the council chamber of the castle.

It was a spacious space with connected side rooms.

One of the side rooms appeared to be a dining area for the earl and his family. There was a long dining table, adorned with candles and spotless silver tableware.

The other side halls served mysterious purposes, and a few were too far for Sein to see what was inside.

Compared to the baron’s mansion Sein stayed in back in Berthold City, the earl’s castle before him was evidently more spacious and luxurious.

However, the gardens and the splendor of the castle failed to evoke any awe in Sein.

Upon reaching the council chamber, Sein, who was feeling somewhat irritable and inexplicably moody, suddenly calmed down when he beheld a massive floor-to-ceiling painting positioned in the center.

It was the portrait of a young noblewoman in a white dress, her silver hair and sapphire-like eyes radiating a soul-purifying charm.

The painting emitted a subtle fluctuation of elemental energy across its surface, a sign that it was the work of a certain magic initiate. It gave a lifelike quality to the artwork, ensuring its resilience against the ravages of time and weathering.

Approaching the painting, Sein reached out to touch its frame, murmuring, “So, this is my mother?”

The full-body portrait of the earl’s first wife, Catherine, was placed in the most prominent place within the castle. This revealed the Earl of Cercis’ genuine affection for her.

However, at this moment, Sein was not in a state to ponder such sentiments.

Thump, thump, thump!

The sound of crystal shoes on the floor echoed. Amid the commotion, a noblewoman in a resplendent long dress appeared before Sein.

She was not alone. The red-armored knight with bandages on his arms stood behind her and standing beside her was a young red-haired man, bearing a striking resemblance to Sein.

“Why did you not arrest this despicable impostor posing as the earl?! What is the meaning of this, John, Regnar? Are you defying me, the countess, and the earl?!”

The noblewoman was undeniably beautiful, and her demeanor exuded the dignity befitting a high noble.

Unfortunately, her behavior at this moment did not align with the composure expected of a noblewoman.

She was borderline hysterical at the sight of Sein.