I'm really not a Sanctuary Warlock.

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the towering walls of Rivendell in a magnificent golden-red hue.

Lynn, leading the unicorn and Whitey the cat, rejoined the flow of people rushing towards the city gate.

The closer you get to the city gate, the stricter the checks become.

Unlike the rough-and-ready checks at the Judgment Gate, which mainly focus on identifying monsters, the atmosphere at the city gate of the Royal City was exceptionally solemn.

On either side of the massive arched city gate stood dozens of royal guards clad in silver armor, holding long halberds and their sharp eyes scanning every traveler entering the city.

Inside the city gate, there are also several long tables.

Several clerks dressed in the kingdom's official robes were sitting behind a table, questioning each person queuing to enter the city.

Next to each long table stood a transparent crystal ball, about the size of a human head, supported by a brass stand.

Inside the crystal ball, faint blue halos flowed gently.

"This is a sanity check crystal, meow," Cat White explained to Lynn. "According to the rules of the royal city, everyone entering the city must register their profession and undergo a sanity check, meow."

"Those below eighty should be questioned closely; those below seventy should be refused entry to the city; and those below sixty..."

Cat Bai Bai didn't say anything more, but just made a throat-slitting gesture.

Lynn wasn't worried; she simply let her sanity drop to 83.

Not too high, not too low, just the right value for an average healthy adult male with some worldly worries.

"next."

The voice of the clerk came over.

Lynn led the unicorn forward, and Whitey the cat quickly poked its head out from behind him and spoke first.

"Knight, Scribe, hello! We are traveling merchants from Shanoria, here to attend the Spring Trade Fair."

The clerk looked up, first dazzled by the adorable little cat girl, then his gaze fell on the magnificent unicorn behind her, his pupils shrinking slightly.

However, he quickly regained his composure and spoke in a businesslike manner.

"Occupation, name, put your hand up here."

Cat Bai Bai was the first to step forward. She placed her soft white paws on the crystal ball, and a blue light flashed inside.

"White Cat, a traveling merchant."

[Sanity Value: 97]

The clerk's eyes lit up slightly.

Ninety-seven points.

This is a fairly high number, which is enough to show that this little cat girl has a pure heart and no evil thoughts.

"pass."

The clerk neatly wrote down the names in the register, and his attitude became somewhat gentler.

It was Lynn's turn.

His expression remained unchanged as he reached out and placed his hand on the cold crystal ball.

The blue light inside the sphere flickered.

"Lynn, the warlock."

[Sanity Value: 83]

The clerk glanced at him, his gaze lingering on Lynn for a moment.

"These days, sorcerers aren't popular. Remember to behave yourself once you're in the city."

“Understood, thanks for reminding me.” Lynn nodded.

"Passed. Next."

So Easy.

Lynn, leading the unicorn and following the cat Whitey, stepped through the tall, arched city gate.

Before him lay a completely different world.

The road, paved with bluestone, is lined with tall buildings, with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted rafters.

Countless ornately decorated signs hung on both sides of the street, and magic lamps lit up one after another in the darkening sky, illuminating the entire street as if it were daytime.

Nobles in fine clothes rode through the streets in exquisite carriages, knights with long swords at their waists patrolled in pairs, and mages in various robes hurried by carrying scrolls...

"Wow."

Beside him, the cat let out a long exclamation.

"Meow meow meow, amazing, this is Ravenhill meow."

That heartfelt joy made her seem to glow.

Lynn looked at her like this and a slight smile crept onto his lips.

But soon, the smile in his eyes slowly faded.

He raised his head and looked at the layers of spires and domes deep within the royal city.

This is the heart of the kingdom, the center of all power and secrets in this land.

The headquarters of the church, the royal palace, the most prestigious mage association, the oldest library...

The method to extinguish the flames of karma must be hidden somewhere in this city.

Vigo's parting promise also reminded him of the urgency of time.

He could no longer leisurely stroll through the market and enjoy the scenery with the cat, just like he used to when they were on the road.

"Kitten girl."

He spoke in a low voice.

"Meow?" Cat Bai Bai was still immersed in the excitement of the royal city, and while standing on tiptoe to watch a juggler's fire trick, he casually responded.

"We've arrived at our destination."

Lynn said.

"Let's all go about our own business from now on."

The cat paused in its tracks.

The wagging tail suddenly stopped in mid-air.

She turned around, blinked her beautiful big eyes, and was momentarily stunned.

"Meow?"

Everyone should do their own thing?

She instinctively opened her mouth as if to ask something, but then suddenly stopped.

She looked at Lynn.

That scoundrel who always acted carefree, loved to tease her, and would cause trouble in the tent, didn't have a trace of a smile on his face at this moment.

Suddenly, Cat Bai Bai remembered.

Lynn came to the royal city for something she didn't quite understand, but it was very important.

The cat's white ears drooped down a little.

Her little tail drooped, and she was no longer as excited as before.

"Okay, meow."

She lowered her eyes and responded softly.

Then, as if afraid that Lynn would misunderstand, she quickly raised her head and tried to force a sweet smile.

"Um... I'm also going to the trade fair to scout out the best booth and earn the most gold coins, meow..."

"So I'm very busy too, meow."

She patted her bulging little backpack, feigning a carefree attitude.

Lynn looked at her.

Looking at her deliberately upturned lips and those slightly drooping cat ears that she couldn't hide no matter what.

He opened his mouth, as if to say something.

But in the end, he simply reached out and gently ruffled her fluffy head.

"Ah."

Be careful.

The cat's white ears twitched, and it felt a little embarrassed as he rubbed them, its cheeks flushing slightly.

"Okay, meow..."

After she finished speaking, she hugged her backpack tightly and turned around.

Her flaxen hair swayed gently in the light of the magic lamp, and her long, thin tail hung down behind her, swaying slowly twice.

Then, the catgirl's figure merged into the bustling and dazzling crowds of the royal city at dusk.

The next moment, Lynn took the unicorn's reins and turned to walk in the opposite direction from Whitey the cat.

Chapter Seventy-Eight: Guardians of the Kingdom (Two-in-One)

"I should have slept with Kitten 00-chan first."

Lynn stood before the tightly closed gates of the Royal City Church and let out a sigh filled with regret.

Night had completely enveloped Ravenhill.

The magic lamps illuminated the stone steps in front of the church in a pure white light, but the heavy door, inlaid with the kingdom's holy emblem, showed no sign of opening.

A bronze plaque hangs on the door, with the following words written in neat, cursive script:

Church opening hours: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily.

For urgent matters, please register at the night watch post in the East Temple District.

Lynn stared at the words on the bronze plaque three times.

Wasn't it supposed to be that churches in medieval big cities were open all day? What about saving all living beings, welcoming all comers, and the eternal light of God?

It was all a lie.

He took a deep breath and resisted the urge to kick him.

Forget it.

Lynn walked along the street next to the church for a while, and soon he found a hotel with its lights still on at the entrance of a quiet alley.

The sign reads "Holy Light Hotel". The storefront is small, but it is clean and tidy.

As you push open the door, a faint woody scent wafts towards you.

Behind the counter, an elderly shop owner was dozing off when he heard the door open and looked up.

"How much is a single room per night?"

"Three silver coins, including breakfast."

The price is fair.

Lynn took three silver coins out of his purse and placed them on the counter, then took the room key from the shopkeeper.

“There is a stable in the backyard. You can tie your horse there. The hay will cost an extra five copper coins.”

Lynn nodded and settled the unicorn in the stable in the backyard. The unicorn nuzzled his palm with its head and then lay down obediently.

He could have taken the unicorn back into his soul, but the unicorn refused, so Lynn had no choice but to put it in the stable.

Back in her room on the second floor, Lynn closed the door and sat on the edge of the bed.

The room wasn't big, but it had a decent bed, a table, and a basin of clean water. Compared to a tent in the wilderness, this was paradise.

He took off the ominous cursed ring, turned it over and played with it for a moment, and then put it back on.