Black Sail
Chapter 499: CXXVIII. Knight’s Oath

Chapter 499: CXXVIII. Knight’s Oath

Su Yizhana’s position is very complex. On one hand, she hopes to regain power, but she understands that this is unlikely. She just wishes for the war to end quickly, no matter how it occurs.

If possible, she is willing to announce unconditional surrender, but unfortunately, she is already a puppet of the Resistance Army.

When she was held hostage, she didn’t scream. If handing her over to the Eternal Sect and executing her as a symbol of the Resistance Army could end the war, then it would be the best outcome.

In the night.

Mika arrived at the medicine storeroom where Su Yizhana frequently stayed. She basically never returned to her residence, hoping to advance her medical skills. Mika, as an employed medical advisor, provided some guidance.

As for the so-called Royal Knight, Su Yizhana didn’t take it seriously. She explained that she didn’t want Mika to feel awkward at the time and told Mika to forget about it.

However, today was somewhat different.

"Where is Her Highness the Princess?"

Mika looked at the unlit second-floor window and asked the old woman who took care of Su Yizhana’s daily life.

"Lady Santilla invited the princess to her mansion to discuss matters. It’s really strange."

The old woman also felt it was eerie. She had been here for several months, and this was the first time.

Mika thought for a moment; this matter was not simple.

Currently, for the Resistance Army, Su Yizhana has the only strategic value as a mascot.

But as Uborio’s reputation waned, Su Yizhana also faced criticism.

Of course, Santilla being the second leader of the Resistance Army, the chief behind the scenes, had something important to discuss with the princess?

Speaking of which, Mika was not the only Royal Knight of Black Sail.

The former store manager of Black Sail Inn and now the steward of Dorlinger Manor, Old Wei, was once part of the Gureg Royal Knight Order.

Right hand holding a knife, left hand holding a wine glass, heart filled with gratitude and revenge. Compared to Old Wei, Mika didn’t consider himself capable of reigning supreme.

But regarding determination.

Mika stepped forward.

This is Mika’s private matter and naturally cannot involve Black Sail. The alliance with the Resistance Army could not be changed.

He could only act from his own position.

The next morning, dawn was just breaking.

The East Sea Army officially set out towards Drifting City, once the world’s second-largest slave trade center.

"This handsome guy, kill two, wish you a prosperous journey, make money like a flood, sit in Mercedes-Benz and BMWs, surrounded by babes every one with a large sum, bring this knife to Vadinia, not even Augustus from Aran can scare you."

Rein performed an extremely bizarre marching mobilization. Believe it or not, the Heaven Port pirates just loved this style. Augustus was Aran’s famed head of the Military Committee, the most prestigious figure under the Emperor.

"Every one with a large sum, don’t they all look like Ashima?"

Wolman was speechless. Before, whenever the ship was hijacked, Liszt always repeated this once.

"No... where is Mika?"

Liszt searched around but couldn’t find Mika. The main force was about to depart, and the two thousand people couldn’t wait for one. In less than ten minutes, even if it rained knives, they had to set off. The army couldn’t be playful.

"That dog, even Archer is lying quietly in the trolley, what’s the difference of one less."

Shadi saw Fen busy ahead and naturally took a back seat. Before, Archer was responsible for food on the ship and was diligent. Now, he didn’t perform and was purely a waste.

"Forget it, don’t wait for him."

Liszt had drunk the farewell wine offered by Santilla and a large group of the Resistance Army half an hour ago. When arriving at Drifting City, moving forward meant encountering the real Aran Military Officials.

The marching roc pulled the radio equipment, Fen informed the Scissors Legs Sisters at Golden Palm Port about the situation and asked them to convey it to Heaven Port.

Everything was already prepared.

Liszt glanced at Celeste, who was eager to act. Her team also had licensed physicians, but they were always outsiders, and Mika was more convenient to use.

"Send a few people to enter the city to find Mika and quickly catch up with the main force."

Liszt ordered a former pirate ship Captain.

If riding solo on horseback at the fastest speed, running day and night to Drifting City would take three to four days, but with marching baggage, it would take at least a week to ten days.

The Captain didn’t hesitate and conveyed Liszt’s orders.

Under the reflection of the blurred blood sun of dawn, the East Sea reinforcements formed a marching array. The scouting unit, flanks, and main force, led by Liszt, set out on their journey.

Meanwhile.

Mulong Duchy, Boneyard.

The Western Continent has many forbidden zones, where either high-risk Magic Beasts or extreme natural environments prevail. There are also some peculiar legends.

The Boneyard is such a forbidden zone, not only featuring high-risk Magic Beasts but also an extremely harsh environment with constant sandstorms, occasionally turning into sky-covering sandstorms.

The matter of handing Su Yizhana over to the Sect to show allegiance must be kept secret. Santilla repeatedly emphasized that nobody should discover it, especially the pirates from the East Sea.

The most convenient route from Kelor Highlands to Black Rock City was naturally to arrive at Drifting City and follow the railway, but with many people around.

Walking through the Boneyard, avoiding the center and only following the edges, would be faster to reach the middle section of Mulong.

The drought-cracked land formed a grid pattern, surrounded by barren wind-eroded hills.

By Mika’s feet was the skull of some large unknown beast. He hid behind a giant rock, having followed since last night. The colossal day-night temperature variation almost cost Mika his life. Rushed departure meant the horse could carry only limited weight, and water had to be saved for critical moments. Now his lips were somewhat chapped.

Realizing the severity of the situation, it was no longer a matter of involving Black Sail. Black Sail could easily use this to rise to power. Mika intended to return to camp and inform Liszt, but it was already too late. The team escorting the Princess departed from Kelor City’s side gate, and he had to follow immediately.

He followed the Resistance Army’s elite ten-person team to this place.

Although it’s an uninhabited forbidden zone, the edge areas might have some daring adventurers. It was rumored that the Boneyard contained the secret treasure of an Eternal Sect High Priest from three hundred years ago. Some madmen even came during the war to explore.

To avoid detection, the ten-person team hid and rested during the day, traveling at night.

Mika had figured out the approximate route. Luckily, he had prepared for this period, memorizing the Mulong map for the Princess’s restoration.

These people traveling through the Boneyard were likely heading to Red Falcon Castle, bypassing Drifting City, then to Mulong Capital or Aran’s headquarters at Black Rock City.

Damn, if only he had Morison’s strength to kill those ten people, why not?

Wait...

Since the approximate route was determined, they would definitely restock supplies at Red Falcon Castle; otherwise, they wouldn’t reach their destination.

But who knew if someone would transfer the Princess midway, unsure of the subsequent route, losing the target, Mika had to follow.

If Su Yizhana was just an ordinary super beauty, her death wouldn’t concern Mika.

But.

Mika was legally a Mulong Royal Knight.

He inventoried his belongings; damn it, just a jug of wine and a bottle of water, no dry food, and this horse wasn’t the fastest of its kind.

He couldn’t follow this group the whole way. Starving for two or three days, how could he chase them? How to maintain judgment?

They rested during the day but must have shifts.

Mika had two choices.

One was to turn around and run, abandoning the Princess and return to Black Sail to be a rotten pirate. There might still be a chance to use this matter to grab more from Mulong later.

The second choice was to drink all the water in the bottle, achieve theoretical optimal state, fight those people to the death, even if it meant dying, not betraying the Royal Knight’s name.

Mika chose the third way.

He not only drank all the water but also took small sips of wine. He poured the remaining half bottle of wine onto the arid ground, which was instantly evaporated by the scorching sun.

He mounted the horse, drew the Silver Sword, for today, failing to do so would dishonor the connection to Immortals.

Knight’s Oath, transcending the existence of my life, my body unhesitatingly, my life unhesitatingly, no regrets for life, until the soul returns to the Holy Spirit Hall.

"Hope it’s really true that there’s a Heroic Spirit Hall."

Mika wiped away the wine stains at the corner of his mouth and advanced.

Scorching desert, wind and sand whistling, horse hooves galloping.

In the blurred yellow wind.

The Resistance Army elite team stationed outside the giant rock cave, the Sentinel noticed a figure approaching from afar.