The Lich of Glory Knight Spirit: Moving towards Krimasha!-Chapter 667 - 28: Investiture

After about half a month, Yilin left. Before leaving, she held a formal baron ceremony for Erwin on behalf of Gray, authorized by Richie and Shelley. She also authorized Erwin to manage Kapu, enjoying the right to dispose of all taxes except for those that should be borne as part of the Beishier Duchy.

This means that Erwin essentially became the lord of Kapu. Although he was a minor lord, he still did not directly pledge allegiance to Yilin.

It must be admitted that Yilin has given Erwin and the Silver Moon Knight Fifth Squad the greatest respect possible, as such an event had almost never happened before.

Many people participated in the ceremony, and cheers erupted sporadically. Kapu hadn’t been so lively in many years. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Years ago, when the news of Gray’s victory at the Battle of Salted Fish Port came, it was a distant matter for them. But now, the Silver Moon Knight Order had arrived at their side.

"This is one of the few supports I can give you," Yilin said to Erwin. "I look forward to the day the Fifth Squad marches across the continent, battling for justice like Gray once did. I am willing to support you as I supported Gray... Well, maybe even more than I supported him, since he was so powerful that most times I honestly couldn’t keep pace with him. Although, in my heart, I hope you can be like him."

"I will do my utmost to not disappoint you," Erwin respectfully saluted Yilin.

If back then Gray’s charge with fifteen children sowed fifteen seeds, then today, the seeds had sprouted.

Kapu is mountainous, but it actually has fertile land. Although its agriculture isn’t prosperous, its specialty trade is thriving. Despite its small population, with all the villages included, there are less than thirty thousand people registered... However, on the whole, it is indeed very suitable as the base camp for the Fifth Squad. Erwin’s knightly journey finally had its own rear support.

In the Silver Moon Eighth Year Spring, after experiencing the Kapu turmoil instigated by demons, as the main heroes who quelled the chaos, the Silver Moon Knight Fifth Squad officially took over Kapu.

It is said that after the ceremony, Erwin immediately sent for his father and Cadina from White City and also sent letters to all those partners who once charged together with him, hoping they would come to Kapu, don armor, and chase the dreams of yore with him.

Unlike last time, this time he could finally promise to ensure everyone’s livelihood.

Erwin always remembered the partners who gave up their dreams due to life circumstances, remembered Bar’s words: "Most people in this world are destined for a predetermined end from birth."

He wanted to tell Bar that the end isn’t predetermined.

However, not a single one came. He only received a pile of politely worded letters.

The Silver Moon Knight Order in Erwin’s heart ultimately could not become reality.

Matthew shrugged and said, "When we were at our toughest, they weren’t willing to join us. Now there’s even less reason for them to join us, isn’t there? If they join now, I might even suspect they have ill motives."

"Was your motive okay when you joined back then?" Erwin retorted.

For a moment, Matthew was at a loss for words, only able to mumble and change the subject.

"No matter what, I still hope that one day they can come to Kapu." Looking into the distant sky, Erwin sighed: "Of course, this doesn’t prevent us from welcoming new teammates."

The Kapu turmoil was the initial test for the Fifth Squad, wasn’t it? They passed it. So, according to Erwin’s vision, the Fifth Squad also began to get on track.

As the heroes who pacified the Kapu turmoil, despite some past flaws, Sean and Miller were still accepted as new members of the Fifth Squad.

Well... during this process, undoubtedly the happiest was Erwin’s father. Not only had his son become a knight, but also a baron, making him a noble. What reason wouldn’t he have to be happy?

Though he still had to run a blacksmith shop, it was relocated from White City to Kapu. His son always had business to introduce to him, but the work felt even more impoverished than before.

On that note, if there’s a common feature among the knights of the Silver Moon Knight Order, it would probably be poverty, right? Very poor. Even Jones is a ’surface-level rich man,’ most of the time actually in a state of negative assets. Richie could be described as ’penniless.’

Considering the Fifth Squad’s absolutely pure faith and almost flawless conduct style, Jones allocated more magic armor to the Fifth Squad.

Throughout the Silver Moon Eighth Year, the Fifth Squad was busy with Kapu’s internal affairs, busy with rebuilding, busy with training. Although they couldn’t follow Yilin’s expeditions several times due to various reasons, at least they guarded well the eastern side of White City, alleviating some pressure for Yilin.

...

"Mr. Simon, I want to ask you a favor."

"What is it?"

"I want to go to Giant Snake City."

"Uh..." Simon, who was sunbathing on the grass, paused and looked at Erwin.

"Giant Snake City is very far; if I were to ride there, it would take a long time. The current situation in Kapu has many things that need my presence, so I can’t leave for such a long time. Thus, I would like to ask you to send me there via a spatial gate, and then bring me back." After thinking a bit, Erwin added, "Also, the northern battlefield. I want to personally thank Richie and the regiment leader’s wife, and at the same time, I hope to see Jones. I have some matters I’d like to discuss with him."

"Hmm... Okay, it’s a minor issue, I can send you there now." Simon gestures with his hands.

...

In Silver Moon Eighth Year December, with the help of Lich Simon, the core members of the Fifth Squad, established a year ago, gathered at the northern battlefield and Giant Snake City. They were respectively received by the Lich King Richie and Hydra Knight Jones and toured the Magick Academy in Giant Snake City.

Most people didn’t know that the most important part of their trip was actually an audience with Shelley Gru Gru, former Lich Queen.

Theoretically, since Gray had not declared dead but gone missing, Shelley Gru Gru, as Lady Gray, was their most important sovereign to pledge loyalty to.

...

With cloaks raised, including the five knights of the Fifth Squad, along with Erwin’s father and Cadina, seven persons knelt on one knee before Shelley.

Erwin said loudly: "Honorable Lady, we, like you, firmly believe that the commander still exists in this world! We assure you that searching for the commander will be the Fifth Squad’s first priority. Under any circumstances, as long as we get news of the commander’s whereabouts, all members will immediately set out, even if it requires sacrificing our lives. Moreover, until the commander returns, we will treat your orders as the commander’s orders and resolve to fulfill our oath with the commander."

The deep voice echoed in the spacious hall.

For a moment, Shelley was stunned. Tears couldn’t help but slide down her cheeks.

"Journey to Krimasha Volume Ten: Knights of White City" [END]