Musou Knight: Crow of Cinders-Chapter 33: MY PRECIOUS

Chapter 33 – MY PRECIOUS

To be honest, I was stumped. I would have faced several unsolvable problems if I turned down their proposal. I glanced at the minecart full of treasure. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Who would take this to a nearby town? I couldn’t for sure. If I made multiple trips, patrolling soldiers from either Invidia or Avaritia would surely steal everything. The precious caerulex ore would be very important years later.

But what about accompanying them? Many problems would ensue. Scenario two of Lenitia would take place shortly. The same went for Lia’s, since she would need to fight off another great general’s subordinates to open a path for Lenitia.

I was out of wine. Even though my musou bar was full, I doubted I could defeat a thousand enemies like characters in a video game. Again, I didn’t have infinite stamina.

But if I didn’t go with them, where would I get food?

Dammit all.

"Fine."

I gave in to the temptation for now.

"Thanks." Lia smiled at me and stood, but I immediately voiced my issue.

"But with a condition."

"What is it?"

I pointed at the minecart. "Help me carry my luggage. My musou energy has run out."

This was more important to me than my life. I couldn’t leave these babies behind. MY PRECIOUS ORE!

Sorry for the caps, but MA PRECIOUS!

Lia’s soft smile stiffened. Her slightly red cheeks faded, and her expression turned dark.

"Pickaxes? What do you need those for?"

"Projectile weaponry?"

"You throw pickaxes at enemies?"

"Why not?"

Lia covered her forehead with her palm. Girl, you had no rights to facepalm me. I facepalmed you.

But I was relieved. I must have deleted all my favorable points in her mind. No romantic flag for you, silicone woman!

"Alright. After we finished preparing our rations and water, I’d do something about them."

And with that, we came to an agreement. Lia and Lenitia would shoulder some of my burdens and lead us south. But first, we had to do something with the boar carcass, or it would go bad.

.

The whole day was spent washing and curing the edible meat. Cow-Cow feasted on the innards and the parts we humans didn’t like.

At night, I rearranged my belongings near my makeshift shelter. I looked at the pickaxes, hammers, a halberd, swords, quivers full of arrows, a dragon seal, and a horse badge.

I picked up the horse badge and smirked. It was the right time to use this.

Normally in the game, it would have transformed into a random warhorse after battle. However, the item remained a token in this world. I wondered how to change it into an actual horse so I could load my things onto it.

How about the classic method of inserting musou energy into the token? But I didn’t even know how to control my musou energy.

I glanced at Lia and Lenitia, who stayed in the makeshift shelter I had made for them.

Lenitia was such a pampered princess. She was already fast asleep even though it was roughly seven or eight PM local time, based on my feeling.

Lia noticed my gaze and blushed.

"Can I borrow you for a second?" I waved at Lia, asking her for help.

Lia checked on Lenitia for a moment and exited her shelter. Her face grew even redder. She walked toward me and slowly took off her clothes.

Okay, woman, you deserved a bonk. The other day, you wanted to kill me. Now, you were attracted to me? I knew I was handsome and sexy, but no horni.

I sighed. So much time, measured in years, has been lost because of my sighing.

"Don’t take your clothes off."

"I... I thought you... erm."

"Anyway, I needed help with this."

I passed the horse token to Lia.

She received the wooden token from me, but she pouted.

Stop pouting. You were an adult, not some brainrotten kid.

"What is it?" she asked.

"Inject your musou into the token. Did you still have any musou energy left after all that flying and hunting?"

"...A little."

Again, Lia sounded disappointed. Should I comfort her a bit? I knew I didn’t want to be bothered or get involved with them, but I couldn’t let this stand. We would travel together, and it would get complicated in the long term.

I consoled her, just this once.

"Listen. I wasn’t guilt-tripping you into sex. You did nothing wrong when you threatened me. You protected the princess from a suspicious stranger. If I were in your shoes, I would have done the same."

"O-oh."

To be honest, I didn’t mind gaslighting sex, but I hated the complications afterward. Sticking it in with someone isn’t always without strings attached.

I coughed to hide my thoughts.

"It was in the past. Forget about it. You owe me nothing."

Lia remained silent for a long time. I didn’t know what she was thinking, but she finally gave me an honest smile. Her face seemed brighter than before.

"You... are quite a gentleman. I wish all knights were as noble as you."

"I know. Now, inject the token with your Qi...I mean, your energy."

Lia shifted her attention to the token. Her expression turned solemn as a green aura exuded from her fingertips, entering the wooden token.

The token floated and escaped her hand, radiating white light and expanding in size. Lia’s eyes widened as she leapt away from the glowing object.

The token transformed into a horse silhouette. When the light faded, a white warhorse neighed and raised its front legs, announcing its existence.

The horse came with light blue hair, a light blue tail, and a saddle made from gold trinkets and jewelry. It also had two jewel horns on its head, and it wore a crown. It towered over me, standing three meters tall in its casual stance.

I recognized it instantly. That was a character-bound Qingfeng Dragon horse, obtainable only from Lia’s secret story stage. Nobody could ride it but Lia.

I guessed I had messed up. I should have learned the method first and used the token later. Oh well. I could get more in the future. It was a common drop anyway.

Since I couldn’t use it, I turned to Lia and gestured to her.

"Your horse."

"...W-What? What did you mean?"

"You can keep the horse. My gift."