Drawing Cards in the Middle Ages to Rise in Ranks-Chapter 382 - 69: Valentine

"That’s quite strange."

Losa watched the departing figure of the Wolf Race girl and thought that when he met Chelina, he should properly inquire about this princess from the Saluzzo Family.

Hans stared watchfully at the Wolf Race girl’s back until her bicycle-riding figure completely vanished from sight, then asked, "Mr. Kurs, has this woman been hiding nearby all along?"

"It seems that way."

Kurs smiled wryly; he hadn’t sensed the presence of the Wolf Race girl at all. He knew who she was—the heir to the future Clan Leader of the Saluzzo Family. If she had her full strength, it would be impossible for a junior like her to hide so well before him.

Losa laughed lightly, "No need to be so tense. She’s Chelina’s friend. She shouldn’t have malicious intent toward us."

Hans and Kurs exchanged glances. Sometimes, whether or not there’s malicious intent isn’t as important as whether there’s the ability to act on malicious intent.

"Sir, you’ve become more powerful now." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Hans couldn’t help but comment, "What was that power just now?"

Losa explained briefly, "Half-Dragon Transformation, along with a Treasure Anna made for me. The two combined resulted in this power."

Hans felt a strong sense of urgency.

In the future, even the master’s power might surpass his own.

When that time comes, would he, who was already somewhat unable to keep up, be relegated to the storekeeper?

After all, he was just an unremarkable Heavy Armor Warrior, unlike Miss Furinjira, who was a versatile "Warlock," and not like Kurs, who was outstanding in internal affairs even without counting his power.

Just in terms of usefulness to the master, even Blacksmith Malles and Urding, who presided over the Redemption Order, seemed more useful than him.

Losa asked, "Any abnormalities in the territory recently?"

Kurs smiled and bowed, "Everything’s normal, sir."

After speaking, he asked, "Sir, are we back in our original world again? But I remember the Wolf Race civil war, it’s been over ten years since you summoned me."

"This isn’t an actual world. It’s simply a scene from a long timeline that has been recreated. It’s also Chelina’s elite trial."

Losa briefly explained the goal of this journey.

"By the way, I haven’t asked, any unique experiences during the summoning?"

Kurs looked at him in surprise, then turned to Hans, "Sir, before we were summoned over, it was your voice asking if we were willing to board ’Yesterday’s Ship’?"

Hans nodded repeatedly, "That’s right, that’s how it was. I remember I just stepped off the Knight’s Jousting Arena."

"Yesterday’s ship?"

Losa suddenly realized, "What did you reply?"

Kurs showed a wry smile, "Yes, sir, I said I was willing. During that time, Miss Furinjira had suddenly disappeared. It was said to be related to the legend of Yesterday’s Giant Ship, so I was tracking the clues related to it."

"And you, Hans?"

Hans laughed awkwardly, "I agreed too. After all, back then, as a Reserve Knight, I had to care for all Official Knights’ horses, eating poorly and dressing shabbily every day..."

Losa teased, "You rascal, if you’d refused back then, I might have ended up with your instructor."

Hans’s instructor, Friedrich von Hohenzollern, was a powerhouse with three Beneficial Auras. Although his own level was quite ordinary, in terms of aura effectiveness, he was unparalleled among his personally designed Five or Six-star Attendants.

"Sorry, sir."

Hans couldn’t help showing a look of embarrassment; even now, he still thought his instructor was quite profound, as if with him present, no difficulty was really difficult anymore.

"Haha, just joking. Hans, you’re a Five-Star now, be confident!"

Losa firmly patted Hans on the shoulder, "You’re my top warrior, no longer the timid Reserve Knight in the training field. Show the stature of the Grand Master of the Royal Knight Order."

Hans became a little more serious, yet couldn’t help but laugh, "Sir, His Majesty Baldwin often mentions, worrying you’ll be completely lured away by the Empress of the Eastern Empire."

"His Majesty really said that?"

Losa was doubtful; he thought with King Baldwin’s character, even if he thought so, he’d never say it aloud.

"No."

Hans laughed sheepishly, "It’s just a rumor; after all, the Empress of the Eastern Empire is said to be the most beautiful and noble woman in the world...Sir, have you seen the Empress? Is she really that pretty?"

Kurs’s expression didn’t change, as if he didn’t care about it at all.

Losa recalled his few experiences of seeing Her Majesty the Empress; she was indeed beautiful, but compared to Prajna, she was on a par. If excluding the aura of special identity, she’d fall short.

"Indeed, quite beautiful, and generous too!"

Remembering how Her Majesty the Empress casually gifted fifty thousand high-quality Suludes Gold Coins, he felt her world-renowned beauty was definitely deserved!

Hans was also somewhat enchanted, "It’s a pity I couldn’t accompany you."

"Alright, it’s been delayed long enough. You two go inside to support Chelina. I’ll stay here myself."

Having used a big move, Losa still had some strength left, but at this point, it only sustained his Bloodfall enhanced combat power and avoided dizziness due to Spiritual Power exhaustion.

The inner battle, it was clear he couldn’t contribute anything.

"Sir, I can go in myself. Hans should stay here to guard you."

Kurs frowned.

He could see Losa’s current state. Not to mention a Centurion, even some slightly stronger Elite Wolf Race members, Losa would find hard to handle.

Losa hesitated a bit, "Would it be too much for just you alone..."

Kurs suddenly turned around, looking into the depths of the bell tower’s hollow door, where faint footsteps echoed through the corridor.

His face showed surprise, "Sir, it seems there’s no need for us to intervene."

A slender figure emerged from the bell tower entrance.

Her blue-gray long hair swayed gently in the post-rain breeze.

Chelina wore a hooded coat, leaving a trail of bloody footprints, and came directly to Losa, "Sir, you’ve caused quite a commotion."

"What about those Yakxi Family centurions?"

"Dead."

Losa gave a thumbs-up, "Impressive."

In such a short time, you took down at least five enemies on par with Hans, plus a group of Elite Wolf Race assistants. Truly deserving of the upgrade to max level before I came in.

Chelina looked relieved, "In the real world, I was hunted by these people for a long time before barely escaping with injuries. Luckily, you helped enhance my strength and distracted their strongest one."

Losa laughed, "That should heal a small regret in your heart, right?"

Chelina looked back dazedly, "Indeed, did you just see Valentine just now?"

"Your friend from the Saluzzo Family?"