Today was undoubtedly an exciting day for Claire, since seeing Lin Xiao, her emotions have been like a roller coaster. Dipping down and falling into an abyss at times, and then swelling up and breaking through the clouds!
And now, the roller coaster has finally arrived at the end, and… it’s such beautiful scenery.
Claire never expected something this good to happen! Just as she was anxious about selecting someone to lead the negotiation team, Lin Xiao delivered himself to her!
Yes, it was difficult to select a leader, because that person had to meet so many harsh requirements. It would be hard for her to find someone like that in all of Gotham Kingdom! But now, that person miraculously appeared in front of her, Lin Xiao was clearly the best choice!
First, Lin Xiao completely met all the demanding requirements!
In terms of strength, he was stronger than someone with the wizard’s bloodline.
In terms of acting, he was already a master!
In terms of calmness, he wasn’t even afraid of the demon king, why would the rebels scare him?
Not only did he meet all those requirements, he also wasn’t well known, so the rebels wouldn’t be suspicious of him!
Other than all that, most importantly, something that no one else could compare to, was the trust Claire had in him!
No matter how strong anyone else was, Claire might not completely trust them, but as for Lin Xiao, she was willing to put her life in his hands!
It seems like Lin Xiao was a hero sent by the Goddess to save her country!
“Lin Xiao, as long as you’re willing to take the lead, even if you don’t get any useful information or fail and return with nothing… as long as you can come back alive, t-then you’re worthy of this badge!”
“Uh… tomboy, stop setting flags for me! What do you mean as long as I come back alive, it’s like I’m going to fight to the death… It’s just a trip to the enemy camp, what’s the big deal?”
“What’s the big deal!? You… hehe, okay.”
Was this mission really not a big deal? Heading to the enemy base and risking oneself by pretending to negotiate while obtaining information and then finding a way to get out.
This would be an extremely dangerous mission to anyone! You could easily be found out and lose your head, but to Lin Xiao it was just like a walk in the park. His words were truly arrogant, but… it’s not like its his first time.
At the time, Claire got angry because of all his arrogant declarations, until she finally realized that it wasn’t arrogance, but confidence of the strong.
With strength, you can do as you like!
So was there a problem with Lin Xiao saying that the mission wouldn’t be hard?
No.
So Claire decided to give this mission to him, to get him to prove that he was her hero and that he was worthy of this badge!
“Hey pervert, stop just flirting, don’t forget what else we came here for.”
Just as they were chatting away, Elena couldn’t bear to watch anymore and poked him while reminding him.
“Oh right… almost forgot!” Lin Xiao coughed then changed the subject, “Claire, I accept your mission, at the same time I also have something I hope you can help me with.”
“No problem, as long as it’s within my abilities!”
“I want you to help me find a rare plant, called bloodstained tricolor grass.”
“What’s that?”
“It’s a rare medicinal herb that grows within the miasma valley that surrounds the forest of the end, I hope you can get some for me.”
“The miasma valley huh… I think I’ve heard of it. There are no strong magic beasts there but the environment is treacherous and the miasma that’s there year-round is extremely poisonous. It takes a great deal of effort to adventure in and there’s nothing worth money, so it’s an arduous and costly task without any return.”
“You’re right, I can go myself, but it’s too troublesome, so I can only ask you… Her Highness, now that you’re Gotham Kingdom’s representative, you can surely get a group of adventures to find it!”
“Well, I can help you look… you have to be careful about how you address me.”
“What’s with how I address you?”
“Normally when you don’t need anything you call me tomboy, but now that you need something from me, you call me Her Highness… there seems to be a difference.”
“That was one thing, and this is another! Now that I’m your knight, I naturally have to be respectful.” Lin Xiao smiled then stood up and respectfully bowed, “From now on, I shall use my life for you, my queen!”
“Knight, huh… If you were really my knight, then that would be nice…”
“Hm, what did you say?”
“N-nothing… Okay, I’ll get people to help you collect the bloodstained tricolor grass, but what do you need it for? It’s the first time I’ve heard of it.”
“Well, I have uses for it… anyway, it’s very important so please don’t declare it publicly, and don’t use my name.”
“No problem, don’t worry… so is that your request?”
“Yes, as long as you can find it, then let me help you deal with the rebels… my queen!”
He once again respectfully bowed and this time, Claire picked up the badge and gently placed it into his hand.
“My knight, please return safely… I await your triumphant return.”
“M-mhm… yes, my queen.”
Lin Xiao respectfully received the badge and wanted to act until the end, but he couldn’t hold back his laughter.
“Hey, w-what are you laughing for? Was what I said funny?” Claire thought he was laughing at her, “You were the one who started it, talking about knights, and queens, I was just cooperating with you, what’s so funny?”
“N-no… no, Claire, I-I’m not laughing at you, you are queen-like! I’m honored to act as your knight.”
“Well, I’ll take it as a compliment… but what are you laughing for? What’s so funny?”
“Hm… that’s hard to say.”
“Just spit it out.”
“O-okay.”
Lin Xiao scratched his head and then wanted to say it but still couldn’t, so he changed the method and pointed at his mouth like he was hinting at something.
“I don’t get it.”
Lin Xiao puckered his lips and then continued to point at his mouth.
“What? Do you want me to kiss you?”
Claire seemed to have understood but hesitated.
“Although there is a custom where the queen and her knight kiss, but that’s you kissing my hand, not me kissing your mouth!”
Of course, it’s not like she’s never kissed Lin Xiao. But suddenly being asked for a kiss… how could she agree right away!
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