Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 305 Pretend to be real
"I'm your neighbor from next door. I heard you're getting married, so I came to bring some gifts to congratulate you," a woman's voice came from outside the door.

Robin frowned, unsure whether his neighbor was genuinely there to offer congratulations or had ulterior motives.

But he still got up and opened the door.

A middle-aged woman stood outside the door, holding a small package. Upon seeing Robin, she smiled warmly and said, "Congratulations! These are some small snacks I made myself; I hope you like them."

Robin took the package and said politely, "Thank you, please come in and have a seat."

The middle-aged woman shook her head: "No, I have to go. I wish you happiness." With that, she turned and left.

After closing the door, Robin opened the package and looked inside; it was indeed some ordinary snacks.

But he still felt something was off, as if this neighbor's appearance had come too suddenly.

"Sir, do you think this neighbor might be..." Fengling hesitated, unable to finish her sentence.

Robin shook his head: "Let's ignore her for now and continue to observe the stalker's movements."

Neither Robin nor Wind Chime slept soundly that night. In fact, in order to establish themselves as newlyweds, they couldn't wait to begin their activities as soon as they blew out the oil lamp.

The commotion was so loud that even the neighbors next door could hear it.

The creaking of the bed was particularly noticeable in the quiet night, accompanied by occasional low laughter and soft humming, as if telling the story of the newlyweds' sweetness and passion.

The knight who was following him also stood firm at his post in the cold night wind, waiting for the dawn to arrive.

Hearing the sounds coming from the bed, he couldn't help but chuckle softly, "They really are young people." A slightly teasing expression appeared on his face, and his suspicions about Robin and the other man lessened somewhat.

The next morning, Robin and Wind Chime emerged from the house feeling refreshed.

Robin stretched out his body seemingly casually, but actually glanced discreetly at the knight's position.

He was having breakfast at a small stall, with a bowl of steaming wheat porridge and a few pieces of simple black bread in front of him. He kept glancing at Robin and the others as he ate.

Fengling gave Robin a charmingly disdainful look; she had really worn her out last night.

She felt a little ashamed and annoyed when she recalled Robin's deliberately loud behavior last night. She suspected that Robin was deliberately looking for an opportunity to bully her, and that it was not a cover-up at all.

Robin noticed the look in Fengling's eyes, leaned closer to her and whispered, "This is also to make us look more like a newlywed couple, so that we can better dispel his doubts."

Wind Chime snorted, "Always making excuses." But she understood Robin's intentions, though she wasn't about to let it go easily.

Robin smiled, then took Fengling's hand and walked towards the market.

Today they planned to shop for some daily necessities like an ordinary couple, continuing to maintain their pretense of identity.

They strolled through the market, selecting fresh vegetables and fruits.

Robin even haggled with the vendors, behaving like an ordinary family man.

Fengling occasionally offered her opinion from the side, looking just like a virtuous wife.

The knight who had been following them finished his breakfast and then leisurely caught up. He kept a distance, continuing to observe Robin and Wind Chime's every move.

Suddenly, a commotion broke out in the market.

It turned out that a thief had been caught stealing. The victim grabbed the thief and refused to let go, while the thief struggled desperately. People around gathered around, some scolding the thief, and others trying to break up the fight.

Seeing this opportunity, Robin whispered to Wind Chime, "Let's shake him off in the chaos."

Wind Chime nodded. So, taking advantage of the chaos in the crowd, they quietly headed in another direction from the market.

They moved lightly and cautiously, using the crowd as cover to gradually increase the distance between themselves and their pursuers.

The knight who was following them was alarmed when he realized that Robin and Wind Chime were missing. He quickly pushed through the crowd and searched everywhere for them.

But finding two people in this chaotic market is easier said than done.

After successfully shaking off their pursuers, Robin and Wind Chime quickly headed towards the edge of the city.

They didn't intend to leave the city, but rather wanted to try to survive in it using Essien's method. They were only shaking off the knight now to explain their next mission to Ironjaw and the others.

Although this city is fraught with danger, it is also full of opportunities and hidden power. If they can successfully establish themselves here, it will be of immeasurable significance to their future plans.

They arrived at a grove of trees outside the city gate, the place where they had agreed to meet Ironjaw.

The woods were quiet yet somewhat eerie, with sunlight filtering through the leaves and creating patches of dappled light.

Ironjaw had been waiting there for a long time. He stood there quietly like a statue, and when he saw Robin and Wind Chime, a look of relief appeared on his face.

"My lord, you have finally arrived," Ironjaw said upon seeing Robin and Wind Chime.

“We’re being watched by the gatekeepers and can’t leave. During this time, don’t take any large-scale actions. Just follow the pre-arranged script. If you need to make contact, send someone to number 26 Iron Felt Street,” Robin said.

Fengling instinctively hugged Robin's arm; she was reluctant to leave because here, she was Robin's wife, and the two truly felt like newlyweds.

She felt the warmth of Robin's arm, a sense of unease creeping into her heart. This life, though a facade, had given her a unique kind of warmth, and now that she was leaving, she didn't know when she would experience that feeling again.

Robin gently patted Wind Chime's hand, signaling her not to worry. He turned to Ironjaw and said, "We're in a dangerous situation right now, so you all need to be careful. If you notice anything suspicious, don't act rashly; notify us immediately."

Ironjaw nodded: "Rest assured, my lord, we will act with caution. However, you and Lady Wind Chime should also take good care of yourselves in the city, as the gatekeeper is not easy to deal with."

Robin nodded slightly: "We will. Alright, we don't have much time left, we need to hurry back."

After saying that, Robin and Wind Chime turned and walked towards the city.

As they walked, they kept an eye out for any usable resources in their surroundings.

They found a lot of wild vegetables and fruits in the roadside grass and at the edge of the woods, so they picked some, wrapped them in large leaves and carried them in their hands.

These wild vegetables and fruits can serve both as part of their disguise and as a food supplement when necessary.

(End of this chapter)