The Crown Of The Nine Continents
Chapter 30: Knights of Aulzania and the Deal

Ren and Nirlayn are currently heading to the House where Brother Rin-Yu is.

On the way, Ren has trouble moving freely. Soldiers from Duke Tayslen patrol the entire City in search of Ren's whereabouts.

For some reason, Ren couldn't make a bigger problem this time around.

Rin-Yu's funeral that should be done soon is also one of those reasons.

'I wonder, why does Nirlayn keep smiling?'

Ren muttered in his heart, ever since Ren and Nirlayn left Inventory.

Nirlayn's attitude change was clearly visible, like his mood was being very good.

Even during the trip, Nirlayn continued to smile charmingly. It made some who saw it fascinated.

Sometimes Ren felt a piercing look of envy from the men who were enchanted by Nirlayn. Ren was still in disguise, only that Ren's hair had turned white. Ren's face still looks ugly, like a bum in general. Perhaps this was the reason why the men were looking at Ren with piercing gazes.

"Std... Nirlayn, can you stop that smile of yours?" Ren whispered as he continued walking.

"Can't, Ren-sama. This smile is out of my control."

Hearing Nirlayn's reply, Ren put up a Complicated Expression.

"Is that so? If so, do as you please." Ren decided not to care about this anymore.

'Hee... Ren-sama is kind.' Nirlayn muttered softly.

"What's up Nirlayn? i why?"

"There's nothing - what Ren-sama. We better hurry, those soldiers will be here soon."

"Your..Then let's hurry."

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Ren finally arrives at the settlement where Rin-yu's sister is located.

Ren approached a simple house, his condition a little apprehensive. This house was located not far from a small blacksmith Shop.

'If I'm not mistaken, Rin-yu says that the house not far from the blacksmith and has a small garden land in front of him is his house isn't it?'

Tok Tok Tok Tok Tok Tok Tok

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Ren knocked on the door, but there was no answer from the inside.

"Ren-sama, maybe he's out?"

"It could be, we better wait here first."

A little while later, an old Grandma approached Ren and Nirlayn who were waiting.

"Young man, who are you looking for?" Grandma asked.

"We're looking for the owner of this house, do you know where it went?" Ren replies by asking the whereabouts of Rin-Yu's sister.

The look on Grandma's face changed instantly. Loneliness and sadness are visible there.

"Do you mean Rin-Yu and Lin-Ya young people?"

"Pulse... Thas right. I'm looking for Lin-Ya." Ren nodded.

"Haa..... The two children were captured by Princess Duke, Miss Gyslen a few days ago. They were good children, but they offended noble families. How unlucky they are."

Ren's face changed instantly.

'Badly, even he caught Rin-Yu's brother Ren cursing in his heart.

"What's the matter, young man, your face looks like it's being distracted by something?" The grandmother asked worriedly.

"Ah.. Hahaha, it's okay, Grandma. Thanks for the information. Then I go home first, Grandma." Ren tried to cover up his expression.

"so... Heart of young people."

Ren leaves with Nirlayn to leave Grandma alone.

"Nirlayn, follow me. We're going to the Duke's residence right now." Ren said sharply.

"What are we going to do Ren-sama?"

"We'll see..."

Nirlayn who heard Ren's words, put a complicated expression on her face.

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In front of Duke Tayslen House, there is now a commotion.

The reason for that was because Ren and Nirlayn were being searched for - looking now presented themselves by themselves. The Soldiers were besieging Ren and Nirlayn who were forcing their way into Duke Tayslen's residence.

"Tell that old man Tayslen, I'm waiting here." Ren said with a defiant attitude.

The Soldiers did not listen to Ren in the least. They just kept on surrounding Ren so as not to run away. But none of them dared to attack first.

"Surge....!" The voice of the middle-aged man sounded from behind the soldier surrounding Ren.

"Cursed boy, you're finally showing yourself huh?!" Duke Tayslen appeared with a Face full of anger.

"If I'm here then what? you can what? killing me?"

"Don't be arrogant, you kid! this time will be the end for you!"

"Haha...Tell me, how do you end me?" Ren laughed arrogantly.

"Grmgg..... I'll make sure you don't laugh again after seeing this, boy! They are the ones who will end your life, the Knights of Aulzania.!"

The soldiers surrounding Ren began to separate themselves from each other.

From the end of this road, several Knights wearing golden white armor walked towards Ren.

The Soldiers who gave the Knights a special way showed that they were privileged in this kingdom.

The Knights stopped right beside Duke Tayslen.

"Are you scared now, boy?!" Duke tayslen smiled triumphantly.

"So, this is the famous Knight Aulzania?" Ren was still talking casually.

Nirlayn who always listened at the end held Ren's shirt and whispered.

"Ren-sama, they are all. quite strong."

"uh? You're right Nirlayn, but you don't have to worry..." Ren replied to Nirlayn's whisper.

Seeing Ren's disregard for them, the Knights looked furious.

"Oii... Son, you're in front of us, but you still dare to ignore us?!"

A man who looked burly and carried an axe on his back was angry and protested. They were the respected Knights of Aulzania, hence their self-esteem was also high. Seeing Ren disregarding their existence made their self-esteem seem to be humbled.

"Duke Tayslen, are you sure this shabby man is the one who put a curse on your daughter?"

A young male Knight carrying a Spear on his back asked the Duke.

"Not wrong anymore! it was dark that night, but I would never go wrong with someone who had done such a cruel thing to my daughter!"

"Cruel said.....? Huhahahah....!" Ren laughed loudly.

"What I did was just avenge that cockroach, is it wrong for me to want justice?" Ren clenched his hands.

"Justice what-"

"Std... Duke tayslen, please shut up."

The man who led the Knights of Aulzania, wore a different armor from the others. The Winged Lion symbol is seen on the shoulder of his Arm of Arm.

"What's Derrian?!" Duke was upset, his words were cut off by a man named Derrian.

"Let's hear him explain first, about wanting justice. Hey kid, what do you mean by justice?" Derrian asked.

"Hou? Looks like the Knight Master is smarter than you, Old Man." Ren sneered.

"What-?!" The Duke wanted to shout again, but was restrained by a Derrian.

"May I know in advance who you are, Lord Knight?" Ren asked in a polite tone.

"Hm? I am Derrian, the one who governs the Knights of Aulzania after the King." Derrian introduced himself.

"Wahh.... It's a tribute to me to be able to meet in person with the person who led the famous Knights of Aulzania." Ren bowed in the noble style.

"??? is?Never mind. don't behave like that in front of me. Quickly explain what you mean by justice?"

"Where should I explain it???" Ren looks to be playing a prank on the Knights.

Ren's reckless attitude made the other Knights of Aulzania angry.

"Bad! how dare you play the chief?!"

"It seems like this kid wants death! toying with us is the same as playing with the King!"

"Let me alone take her head." A man wearing a sword as his weapon walked towards Ren. Intend to slash her head and kill Ren.

"Wait...." Derrian stopped himself.

"What's the Chairman? he's been playing us!" The man is upset.

"Let him speak first, if he lies or plays us any further. I'll step in." Derrian said with confidence.

"Girz..... All right, chairman." The man relented and walked back.

"Geez, I'll give you an explanation soon. First, it wasn't me who cast the curse magic on this old man's daughter, it was Nirlayn."

Ren pointed at Nirlayn who was standing beside him. Of course this word made Nirlayn surprised and confused. But Ren doesn't care about this, Ren just goes on with his explanation.

"Second, I ordered Nirlayn. Although I am weaker than Nirlayn, but because of something Nirlayn must obey all my commands."

"Third, I do this because she always oppresses the weak. I was also one of his victims. Y'all know? on the night of the Vampire's arrest I was lured by him. Nirlayn wasn't there at the time."

"Fourth, although some others are people who have lost their sanity, my friend and I still have common sense. Even my friend was killed there."

"Fifth, my friend's sister was killed. Arrested this old man's daughter and hasn't come home until now."

"That's all I mean by wanting justice." Ren ended the explanation.

After all the explanation Ren gave, Duke Tayslen's face turned pale and sweaty.

"T-No way! My daughter is a Knight of Aulzania! he upholds justice!" The Duke was seen trying to cover something up.

"Duke Tayslen, is what he says the truth?" Derrian said sharply.

"Where possible! he's just talking! My daughter is a good person!"

"All right, Hey, kid. Who's Your Name.?" Derrian asked Ren.

"my name? Ren S's. Alvian, that's the name I have." Ren spoke with a smile.

"Then, Ren, Duke Tayslen and you're the woman next to Ren. I'm the representative of the King. Order you to come to the Capital, let the King himself decide who's guilty here." Derrian said firmly.

"A-Are you kidding me?! it's obvious my daughter is a victim here! after all, wasn't he the one who intended to take over this City?!" Duke Tayslen said in disbelief.

And for Ren...

"Good Idea Mr. Derrian. But before that, I want this Old Man to release my friend's brother first. I'll follow you to the capital."

"Basar don't know diuntu-" An Aulzania Knight shouted furiously.

"Don't get me wrong, I'll have Nirlayn take the curse off if this Old Man lets go." Ren cut the Knight's words.

"I told you, my daughter doesn't do anything like that"

"I can also have Nirlayn aggravate the curse...." Ren smiled badly.

"Although so, Ren. What if what Duke Tayslen says is the truth?" Derrian asked Ren.

Ren only replied with a smile on his face. Then turned his gaze to Duke Tayslen. Derrian realized something then followed Ren's gaze at Duke Tayslen.

"Page... All righty! All righty! I'll take you to my residence to find your friend's brother! but let go of my daughter!" Duke Tayslen shouted, it seemed like he was giving up.

"Agreed.." Ren smiled triumphantly.

Ren and Nirlayn, along with Duke and the Knights of Aulzania seek Brother Rin-Yu at the Duke's residence.

In the end Brother Rin-Yu was found in an underground prison belonging to the Duke, thin and unkempt.