Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 296 Request
However, he was too old, his body was in decline, and the life force within him could no longer help the old knight break through to become an Order Knight.

Nevertheless, the old knight's combat experience and strength should not be underestimated.

Robin took a deep breath and slowly released the bowstring. The iron arrow shot towards the old knight like a bolt of lightning.

The old knight was completely focused on dealing with Ironjaw and the others flanking him from the side, and did not notice the arrow from Robin.

The iron arrow arrived in an instant, striking the old knight precisely in the right foot.

The old knight felt a sharp pain, stumbled, and almost fell to the ground.

He looked down at the iron arrow that had struck his right foot, feeling both shocked and furious.

"Who is it? If you have the guts, come out and fight me head-on!" the old knight shouted angrily.

He tried to pull the iron arrow out of his right foot, but the arrow seemed to possess a special power that made it difficult for him to pull it out for a while.

Ironjaw was overjoyed to see the old knight injured.

He quickened his pace of encirclement, leading his men to charge swiftly towards the old knight.

"Old man, today is your death day!" Ironjaw shouted, raising his weapon high and slashing at the old knight.

The old knight, enduring the excruciating pain in his right foot, sidestepped the attack from the iron jaws.

He knew his situation was extremely dangerous, but he did not give up the fight. He brandished his longsword and engaged in a desperate battle with Will and the others.

However, his injured right foot made him move slowly, and he gradually fell into a disadvantageous position in the battle against Ironjaw and others.

Wounds began to appear on his body, and blood stained his clothes.

Robin witnessed this scene from the shadows and felt a pang of pity. He knew that if he didn't intervene soon, the old knight might die at the hands of Ironjaw and his men. So, he emerged from his hiding place and headed towards the battlefield.

"Stop!" Robin shouted. His voice carried an undeniable authority.

Upon hearing Robin's voice, Ironjaw and the others stopped and turned to look at her.

They looked puzzled, wondering why Robin was stopping them.

The old knight also raised his head and looked at Robin.

His eyes were filled with vigilance and hostility. He thought Robin was an accomplice of Ironjaw and his men, and that he had come here to kill him completely.

Robin looked at the old knight and said slowly, "Old knight, I admire your strength and don't want you to die like this. If you're willing, you can join us. I can provide you with a place to stay and let you contribute your remaining energy in the last moments of your life."

The old knight's only response was a cold laugh.

"I can give you the opportunity to break through to the Order Knight level."

Robin's last words stirred something within the old knight.

He looked at Robin, pondering the truthfulness of Robin's words.

He knew his current predicament; if he continued fighting Ironjaw and the others, he would surely die.

But if he joins Robin, he won't know what Robin's true purpose is.

After hesitating for a moment, the old knight slowly spoke, "Why are you helping me? What is your purpose?"

Robin smiled slightly: "My purpose is simple. I need someone as capable as you. Although your body is declining, your combat experience and strength can still be used by me. Moreover, I don't want to see a legendary peak powerhouse perish like this." The old knight listened to Robin's words and then looked at Ironjaw and the others around him.

At this moment, Andy Sue and the Ghost General also arrived, especially the Ghost General, who exuded the aura of a legendary knight.

The old knight understood he didn't have many options, so he nodded: "Alright, I can join you, but you have to promise me you won't make me do anything against my code of chivalry."

Robin nodded: "Of course, I respect your chivalry."

"Then I hope you will release the nobles of the castle!" the old knight stated his condition.

His eyes were filled with determination. Although he had now chosen to join Robin, his chivalry remained steadfast. He could not stand by and watch those nobles be slaughtered.

Robin remained silent for a long time before finally nodding.

He understood the old knight's insistence, and also realized that the presence or absence of these nobles did not have an absolute impact on his plans.

Moreover, he had just won over the old knight, and agreeing to this condition might make the old knight even more loyal.

Ironjaw said with dissatisfaction, "My lord, this is a good opportunity. Why should we let them go for the sake of an old man?"

Iron Jaw felt somewhat unwilling. He had originally planned to kill as many nobles as possible within these twenty minutes to gain more merit and obtain the legendary power fruit he had been dreaming of.

Now that the old knight has made such a request, he worries that Robin will agree, and then his plan will fall through.

Robin silently gave Ironjaw a thumbs up in his heart. Without Ironjaw's rejection, how could his high regard for the old knight be shown?

Ironjaw continued, “My lord, these nobles oppress the people and act arrogantly on a daily basis. They don’t deserve any sympathy. If we kill them, we can not only weaken the power of the nobles in the Central Plains, but also seize their wealth. Why not do it?”

He tried to persuade Robin to change his mind.

Robin glanced at Ironjaw, then at the old knight.

He knew that Ironjaw's idea had some merit, but he didn't want to easily break his promise to the old knight. He thought for a moment, then said to Ironjaw, "Ironjaw, I understand your thinking, but this old knight has just joined us, and we need to respect his wishes. Moreover, our main purpose this time is to create chaos and attract Sylvain's attention, not simply to kill nobles."

The old knight's respect for Robin grew after hearing her words.

He knew that Robin was doing this to balance the interests of both parties and, to some extent, respected his request.

Ironjaw, though still somewhat dissatisfied with Robin's words, dared not disobey her orders. He lowered his head and said, "Yes, sir."

Robin said to the old knight, "Old knight, I can agree to your terms, but you must understand that we cannot completely guarantee the safety of these nobles. Once Sylvain's army arrives, their fate will be out of our control."

The old knight nodded: "I understand, as long as you don't attack them here."

Robin then ordered Ironjaw and his men to cease their attack on the nobles inside the castle.

Although Iron Jaw was unwilling, he still followed the orders.

Upon hearing the order, his men stopped killing and began looting the castle for valuables and useful supplies.

The old knight sighed inwardly as he looked at the terrified expressions of the nobles.

He knew that these nobles did indeed commit many evil deeds in their daily lives, but his chivalry prevented him from standing idly by.

(End of this chapter)