This Holy Knight is So Despicable!
Chapter 68: Carrier of Human Weaknesses (Please Follow)

Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Carrier of Human Weaknesses (Please Follow)

Early in the morning, Lette brought Emily and the other two to a large manor.

Though this place wasn’t as prestigious as Lette’s, its sheer size was undeniably impressive.

Emily widened her eyes: "Wow! This place is almost like my family’s manor! To have such a huge, luxurious manor in the Holy City, this person’s status must be significant?"

"Yesterday, he was still one of the permanent council members of the Holy Temple Council, but since he resisted arrest when captured, he’s been locked up in the Black Iron Prison."

Lilith was taken aback: "Wait a minute, isn’t the Black Iron Prison only for prisoners with catastrophic levels?"

"Special approval."

Lette, with his hands behind his back, walked into the manor, and the butlers and servants all bowed and greeted respectfully. Yet, their trembling bodies betrayed their inner fear.

"When the Holy Rose Knights arrive later, have them stay here. In less than two days, I can have them all switch sides.

Meanwhile, I can gather some intelligence from them.

If they are unaware of Vanessa’s dealings with the Tower of Truth, then isolate them before they get caught up.

If they’re already complicit, then we’ll just handle them according to the law."

Under Lette’s instructions, the people inside the manor began preparing a banquet and tidying up the house.

Once they were nearly ready, Taylor also arrived with the female knights.

"Ladies!"

Lette stood at the entrance to greet everyone: "Welcome to the Holy Rose Manor.

There seems to be an old friend among the crowd! It’s been four years! I’ve really missed you all!"

Hearing Lette deliberately emphasize the four years, Lilith rolled her eyes.

Vice Commander Helen bowed courteously: "Your Highness, we meet again. We didn’t expect such a grand welcome from Your Highness, we’re truly undeserving.

But on the way here, we’ve reached a consensus.

We kindly request Your Highness to let us return to our Commander, otherwise, we shall fast as a protest."

"Return! Of course, I’ll let you go back! Keeping you here serves me no purpose."

Lette readily agreed to their request, leaving Taylor somewhat stunned. But then, he shifted the conversation.

"But! The process is still underway, the documents are still under review!

Without a military order, how does it make sense for the thirty-six fully armed Holy Knights to follow the Holy Temple’s acting president around every day?

It’s not proper, and if word spreads, won’t the Holy Knight Order be disgraced?

Do we still have military discipline, do we still have rules? Are the Holy Knights such a casual group?

Do you only care about your Commander, disregarding the collective honor of the Holy Knights?"

Helen opened her mouth but finally sighed in resignation: "Your Highness is as eloquent as ever. We can’t outtalk you... but we too have our own principles to uphold."

"Good! I appreciate your principles! So, don’t say I don’t take care of old friends!"

Lette clapped his hands: "Originally, the procedures would take at least a week if done normally. But for Vanessa’s sake, I’ve expedited it, promising to complete the process within three days.

Today, I’ll give everyone another favor! I’ll name a price!

Special circumstances, special handling! A day and a half!

Today counts as half a day, tomorrow as a full day, and by the morning of the day after, the approval documents will surely be completed!

If you can accept this, then let’s proceed. If not, then you can fast or do whatever you wish,

and I’ll just have Taylor send you to the Military and Political Department so you can discuss with them."

Even after being away for four years, the mention of the Military and Political Department still sent chills down the girls’ spines.

Seeing this, Helen sighed helplessly: "Your Highness is overstating things, it’s us who were ignorant, troubling you and the Order.

A day and a half it shall be, we ask for Your Highness’s kind attention."

"Now then, can we go have a meal and take a rest?"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Helen led the female knights into the manor, and soon other servants came forward to welcome them.

Taylor quickly approached: "Boss, why are you still asking them to stay? I say, just send them to the Military and Political Department!

And this reduction from seven days to three days, then three days to a day and a half, isn’t that too lenient for them?"

Lilith chuckled softly: "Your boss only ever planned for a day and a half from the start."

Taylor suddenly understood but remained worried: "A day and a half, is it enough? They’ve been with Vanessa for four years."

"To sever this bond, it’s certainly not enough. But to make Vanessa suspicious and no longer trust them, it’s more than sufficient."

Lette pointed at the girls entering the manor: "Here, staying in a manor, enjoying banquets, being served by servants, sleeping in luxurious private rooms.

Tomorrow, I’ll take them on a grand tour of the Holy City’s bustling life, dining, and entertainment all in one.

If they remain steadfast and uncorrupted by superficial splendors,

even if I let them return in the end... If you were Vanessa, would you still dare to use them?"

"Hiss!"

Taylor took a sharp intake of breath: "Then I’d have to weigh it carefully."

"If it involves some classified mission that defies the Church and the Holy Light?"

"Then it would even more require suspicion! Wow... Boss, you really are ruthless! You have such a firm grasp on human weaknesses!"

Lette spread his hands: "I never create human weaknesses; I merely transport them.

Come, let me demonstrate for you later what I call grand transportation!"

It must be said, the former permanent councilor of the Holy Land knew how to enjoy life, as his chef team was excellent and the servants were utterly compliant.

Under their service, the famished girls finally had a hearty meal and took a comfortable bath, shedding much of their tiredness.

Once they were well-rested, Lette, with his entourage, leisurely appeared before them.

Vice Commander Helen was very tactful: "Your Highness! Truly grateful for your gracious hospitality."

Other members also expressed gratitude, though their eyes on Lette were filled with vigilance.

This was understandable, considering that for four years, they practiced on mannequins adorned with his likeness.

Now the real person suddenly appeared before them, treating them kindly. The mental dissonance left them feeling quite uneasy.

"Everyone, let me give you some good news. I just confirmed with the Church, and I can use the Pope’s special authorization order to complete your procedure directly!

Meaning, you can now go directly to Vanessa’s side."

Helen’s eyes widened immediately: "Really?"

Though she was very hopeful, the expressions of the members behind her varied. Lette observed this keenly and remembered it.

"However, this special authorization order can only be used once a month and is very precious.

Using it on you, I’m afraid others might have opinions.

How about this, I’ll arrange a trial battle for you!

Soon I’ll summon thirty-six Holy Light Guards to battle your Holy Rose Knights!

If you win, it proves you are the strongest Independent Guard, making your prompt dispatch to Vanessa justified.

But if you lose, you must give up that special expedited slot, changing a day and a half to three days.

How about it?"

Hearing this, Lilith couldn’t help but mutter softly: "Truly devious..."

Emily was puzzled: "What’s devious, isn’t this great, giving them a chance."

"What’s your choice?"

"Hmm... agree?"

"Then if you lose, a day and a half becomes three days, won’t your superiors scold you for being foolish and messing things up?"

"Then I disagree?"

"Given the opportunity and still being useless, won’t your superiors blame you for not trying harder? Do you not want to return sooner?"

Emily rubbed her head: "What’s going on, it’s wrong no matter what you choose!"

"That’s why it’s devious."

"No, wait! But if they win, wouldn’t that... ah, what am I thinking?"

And at this moment, Helen was also in a dilemma. Seeing this, Lette smiled slightly.

"In that case, I guarantee that all the Light Guards will match your ranks! How about it? If necessary, even lower by one level than your average!"

Helen furrowed her brows and reluctantly nodded: "Alright! We agree!"

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