A dull longsword and a heartbroken villager

Virginia had never shown such an expression when faced with countless talented men before.

However, when she thought back to the time when the ruins were there, even the cold and aloof Blanche felt a momentary flutter in her heart, let alone Virginia.

"Where were you planning to go next?" Virginia asked Lux, not daring to speak to Bray.

"I haven't thought about that yet. I just finished picking out an eye mask for my brother. Where should we go next?" Lux frowned.

“Since you don’t know, then I’ll take you to the inner city, let’s go for a look around.” Virginia smiled slyly.

"The inner city?" Lux was stunned.

Bray's eyes were lifeless, like those of a dead fish.

Hey, is a country bumpkin wandering around in a noble's quarter?

Isn't this a terrible thing?

Bray wondered if anything strange might happen if he went there.

Something like being harassed by royalty.

Novels and screenplays are all written like this; it's all very unrealistic.

“Okay! Bro, what do you think?” Lux looked at Bray.

Despair filled the eyes of the dead fish, Bray.

Isn't this a pretty bad development?

"Okay... I want to go see too." But his younger sister is looking forward to it, so as her older brother, can he refuse?

It seems impossible. The inner city is the most luxurious place in the entire capital.

Yes, luxury, not extravagance.

The inner city has a very elegant architectural style, which is different from the more commercialized layout of the mid-city.

Bray was trying his best not to be too surprised.

However, I was still filled with emotion.

In fact, you might also encounter various nobles.

Bray suddenly felt it was necessary to explain things to Levy beforehand.

"Levy, don't run around."

"Mmm." Levy wagged her tail.

"Levy, don't yell."

"Mm." Levy nodded.

"Levy, don't bite."

"Huh?" Levy looked completely bewildered.

---

Virginia was visibly happy throughout the journey.

Normally, Virginia wouldn't be so happy walking around the inner city.

As for why Virginia was so happy, Blanche could figure it out with a snap of her fingers.

It's all because Bray is here.

Blanche is at her wit's end with this girl in love; she's too naive to even comment on her own situation. After all, this is her most important princess.

"The inner city is so beautiful," Lux exclaimed, looking around.

The architectural style exudes elegance in every aspect.

“Hmm,” Bray nodded.

It was very different from the places Bray had traveled to before.

Being in the inner city, one can already feel what "nobility" truly means.

But as the four of them were touring the inner city, a voice rang out from not far away.

"Your Highness Virginia?" A handsome young man walked towards us.

Sky-blue eyes, short golden hair.

He exudes an extraordinary aura with every step he takes, coupled with a face that would make most girls scream.

It's enough to make any girl's heart race, because it's the perfect recreation of the prince charming in a young girl's heart.

Unfortunately, Bray is a man, and a straight man.

"Greetings, Lord Carrasco," Virginia greeted him politely, her expression perfectly appropriate.

As expected of a member of the royal family, their etiquette was impeccable.

“It is indeed Lord Chona Carrasco,” Virginia said.

“I also think it’s quite a coincidence,” Carrasco said with a smile.

Because Carrasco is usually not in the inner city; he is either fighting powerful monsters or being entertained by nobles.

It's quite rare to see someone strolling around so leisurely.

“But speaking of which, Your Highness Virginia, it’s quite rare for you to have such leisure time,” Carrasco joked.

"Just taking friends on a trip," Virginia said with a smile.

"These guys behind you?" Carrasco smiled as he looked at Bray and his two companions.

"Ah! Carrasco in person!" Lux exclaimed in surprise. He was much more handsome than she had imagined!

Lux felt herself becoming infatuated.

Carrasco greeted Lux ​​with a smile; the girl's reaction was nothing new to him.

"Well then, Lord Carrasco, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave with my friends." Virginia said apologetically.

Virginia had absolutely no intention of traveling with Carrasco.

“It’s nothing, Your Highness, please enjoy yourself.” Carrasco waved his hand.

Carrasco didn't seem to care much about others, nor did he pay much attention to Virginia's words.

“I’ll be going now, Your Highness. Have fun,” Carrasco said, taking a step forward.

And just as Bray passed Carrasco...

Carrasco's expression changed several times.

Carrasco then looked at the calm Brey.

Virginia looked at Carrasco with a puzzled expression, not understanding why he had acted so suddenly.

“May I get to know you, adventurer?” Carrasco looked at Bray.

Bray stared blankly at Carrasco.

Now Bray only has one question on his mind: who is this guy?

Just as Bray didn't know "Knight Princess" at all back then, he also didn't know "Sword Saint" at all.

Well, compared to her ignorant brother, Lux had clearly heard of the name Karakhos.

"Um, does Lord Carrasco have something to discuss with my brother?" Lux asked.

Carrasco squinted as he sized up Bray.

“Well… I’m just an ordinary adventurer. Hello, my name is Brayclas.” Bray extended his right hand.

Carrasco then shook hands with Bray.

"Let me introduce myself, I am Carrascodi Veyron."

"A very imposing name," Bray said, though his deadpan expression revealed no real appreciation.

"Thank you for the compliment."

"Hey, Blanche, what exactly does Lord Carrasco want to do?" Virginia asked Blanche in a low voice, a little nervous.

Of course, Lux was even more nervous, absolutely nervous.

Levy just stared blankly at everything that was happening, completely bewildered by what had transpired.

“Mr. Bray, would you like to spar with me for a bit?” Carrasco narrowed his eyes as he looked at Bray.

Bray was slightly taken aback.

"Well, it's not impossible..." Bray hesitated.

“My brother is just a low-level adventurer, Lord Carrasco,” Lux said with a wry smile.

When an S-rank adventurer fights a D-rank adventurer, isn't the outcome obvious?

“Ah, it seems Lux doesn’t support me sparring with you.” Bray shook his head.

"In that case, I'm sorry." Since Lux doesn't really want to spar with the man in front of her, then there's no need for her to.

"That's a real shame. I hope we can spar next time we meet," Carrasco sighed.

"Well, if we can meet." Bray shrugged.

To be honest, sparring with other adventurers didn't seem to make much sense to Bray.

After all, he was someone who excelled in only one area of ​​expertise. "Van Carrel, how interesting, to encounter two swords just like yours." After watching Bray and the others walk away, Carrasco looked at his sword and murmured softly.

“And it seems his willpower is much stronger than yours.” Carrasco watched Bray’s retreating figure with great interest.

"I just don't know if the Masters of the two swords are qualified to possess them."

"I just hope it won't affect my plans."

Carrasco's sword, "Van Carrel," trembled slightly, as if in response.

However, the few who left obviously had no idea what Carrasco was saying, almost to himself.

“Shall we go for afternoon tea next?” Virginia suggested.

Virginia was still quite concerned about Bray's attitude, as she felt that an adventurer like Bray might not enjoy leisurely activities like afternoon tea.

"It's up to Virginia to make the decision," Lux said, somewhat expectantly.

Virginia's afternoon tea must be in the inner city.

Although Lux studies here, she doesn't spend money in the inner city, as it's too extravagant.

“Yes, either is fine.” Bray nodded.

To be honest, it's not easy for someone like Bray to attract women.

“Your Highness Virginia, we may move to the palace and have afternoon tea in your reception room,” Blanche said.

“That’s a good idea, Blanche.” Virginia brushed a strand of hair behind her ear.

“You can try some snacks~” Virginia said in a slightly playful tone.

"Royal palace desserts!" Lux's eyes lit up.

For many people, sweets are an irresistible temptation.

"Sweets!" Levy lashed her tail at Bray, making him wince in pain.

“Wag your tail gently, Levy.” Bray looked at Levy with annoyance.

---

Meanwhile, inside the palace, deeper than the inner city, another group of guests arrived.

That is the knightly order that successfully completed the quest to subdue Skahn Village.

"Baphomet, this is the palace. I'm so nervous." Messiah clutched her necklace tightly.

"Messiah, calm down." Baphomet is now quite familiar with Messiah and basically understands Messiah's personality.

A boy who is easily timid.

“And this time, the main character is Lady Nisa,” Baphomet sighed.

"We apprentice knights don't have to do anything."