Chapter 12
Relin didn’t went too far that night. She wandered around just outside the town, even though her companions wanted to leave this s.h.i.+tty place as soon as possible. But Relin had something else on her mind, a hint of hesitation on her face. She sat there and held on her knees staring at the moon the whole night.
The next day, Duwei continued on the road. Though this time, a ox drawn cart followed behind his group. Inside the cart was the tied up magician. The poor magician looked exhausted and soaked wet. The knights dutifully completed Duwei’s order, to give him a cold bath every once in a while.
Duwei kept up with his routine and started reading in the carriage once they were on the road. You couldn’t feel much vibrations even on b.u.mpy roads with a high quality carriage.
A light knock on the window, followed by Mard’s voice. "Master, there’s something you need to see. Those adventurers from the tavern yesterday are following behind us."
Duwei startled for a moment then stuck his head out the window. Indeed, that girl and her two companions were following them a hundred feet away.
The knights saw this and had a weird expression on their face. They were trying their best to hold their laughter. Yesterday, that girl came out of the master’s room, and now she’s following, huh.
"Stop the carriage. Go and fetch that girl."
Relin had been following Duwei’s carriage the whole morning. Her head was in chaos. She didn’t know why she wanted to follow him. Was it because she’s worried about that magician? Probably not, she wouldn’t care about that magician’s life.
Then the carriage stopped and two knights rode their horses over.
"Miss, our master wants to see you, please come with us." Due to the possibility of this girl having a relation with the master, the knights said their words politely.
Relin was still dazed. She nodded and rode her horse over subconsciously. Her companions were worried and followed.
"Why are you following me?" Duwei didn’t get off his carriage. He opened the door and looked at Relin.
Relin got off her horse and bit her lips. At that moment, she decided on an answer to the question she was struggling the whole night. Why? Perhaps it was that devilish smile.
She took a deep breath and kneeled down on one knee. She lowered her head and said in a serious voice. "I, Relin Muen, pledge loyalty to you. I am willing to become your subordinate. I will use my blood and life to uphold my pledge with the rest of my life!