"Master, who is this?" Just at that moment, another small head emerged.

  "Tia, this is Lady Roland, the Sword Saint of Floral Language, whom I've mentioned to you before," Kenley said as he turned around and caught sight of Tia.

  "Hello, Teacher Roland. I'm Tia," Tia said. Immediately, she stepped out from behind Kenley and executed a standard noble courtesy towards Roland.

  Roland's eyes lit up with interest. "Strange. The etiquette of the royal family on the East Coast. Are you from Gaifei Kingdom?" Evidently, Roland was a woman of profound knowledge.

  "Yes, I am a princess of Gaifei Kingdom," Tia nodded.

  "A vampire... I see. Were you transformed into the undead after being corrupted by the forces of darkness?" Roland looked into Tia's eyes. For some inexplicable reason, Tia's gaze always conveyed to her a sense of utter purity and innocence.

  "Yes, Teacher Roland. I was forcibly transformed into a vampire by a vampire count, a dark noble..." Tia's eyes dimmed slightly with a tinge of sadness.

  "Although Gaifei Kingdom has fallen, its light and glory are still sung and remembered by the world. Your Highness Tia, please accept my sincere condolences. The justice and truth you uphold are precisely the precious qualities that we strive to pursue," Roland said. Placing her hand on her chest, she performed a salute of honor towards Tia.

  "Thank you, Teacher Roland. I will continue to abide by the justice of the Order of Light and adhere to the truth in the name of light and love," Tia said, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. She also returned the salute to Roland.

  Subsequently, Roland straightened up and addressed Kenley, "It seems, Lord Kenley, that you should regale me with the tale of what transpired between you two. I am filled with curiosity about your fateful encounter."

  Kenley and Tia exchanged a glance and then smiled. "Of course."

  Approximately thirty minutes later...

  "So that's how it was. At that time, I had thought that the Holy Light of the Church's Judgment was a result of the Inquisition conducting a trial of heresy. I never imagined that it was you, Kenley, who caused it. Perhaps this is the divine arrangement of the Mother Goddess. Kenley, you must cherish and protect Your Highness Tia. Although she is your Holy Servant now, she was once of the noble Golden Bloodline. The fact that Your Highness Tia was able to pass the Bronze Trial and receive the blessing of the Mother Goddess indicates that the two of you may be entrusted with a sacred mission," Roland said, taking a delicate sip of flower tea.

  Kenley gently stroked Tia's head. "Don't worry, Teacher Roland. I love Tia just as deeply as she loves me. There is no distance or estrangement between us."

  "You're in love?" Roland's mouth fell open in surprise. She hadn't expected Kenley to say such a thing right in front of her.

  However, she wasn't overly shocked. On the contrary, she was ready to offer her blessings. "From the look in Your Highness Tia's eyes, I can sense that you two must have endured many trials together. Cherish this hard-won love. It must be a blessing bestowed by the Goddess of Love."

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  "But, Teacher Roland, what I told you the other day was not a falsehood," Kenley said, his eyes resolute. In Aude Continent, men were permitted to have multiple wives, so Kenley's behavior would not be considered promiscuous.

  "Tia is also aware of this," Kenley said bluntly.

  A blush spread across Roland's pretty face. She had never anticipated that Kenley would say such a thing in front of Tia. It caught her completely off guard.

  "You really are... quite something," Roland said, clearly feeling a bit discomfited.

  Tia covered her mouth and giggled softly. "Master is such a womanizer."

  "But you agreed to it, Tia?" Kenley said, looking rather embarrassed.

  "Master, I'm sure you don't just want to marry Teacher Roland, do you?" Tia pouted, clearly having discerned something.

  Kenley scratched his head. "But I'm also going to marry you."

  Tia's face flushed crimson. "Master is so sly. You know that's not what I meant."

  Kenley could only give an awkward smile and did not respond.

  Just then, Roland suddenly said, "Kenley, don't forget the agreement we made."

  "Agreement?"

  "I don't care how many women you marry, and the promise I made initially still holds," Roland said, setting down the teacup in her hand, her eyes remaining fixed on Kenley.

  "Teacher Roland, if I were to challenge you now, would you consent to my using some additional means?" Kenley suddenly asked.

  Roland was taken aback. A challenge now?

  She immediately employed her detection methods to assess the situation, and her expression changed abruptly.

  "You've already reached the initial stage of the fifth rank?" Clearly, she was stunned.

  It had only been half a year, hadn't it? How could he have progressed so rapidly?

  Kenley nodded. "That's why I'm asking. If I challenge you now, would you allow me to employ some additional means? After all, you are at the sixth rank of the Silver level."

  Roland was now level 68. It seemed that she had also made significant progress over the past half year.

  Between the Silver and Bronze levels, each rank presented a formidable chasm. Although there was only a difference of 1.8 ranks between Kenley and Roland, Roland, as a member of the Silver People, possessed the powerful ability of the Domain.

  Within her Domain, the Bronze People were no match for the Silver People. It was a vast disparity. In Roland's view, even if Kenley used some additional means, facing the overwhelming power of the Silver People's Domain, no matter how potent his auxiliary methods were, it would be extremely difficult for him to defeat her.

  "Are you certain you want to challenge me now?" To be honest, Roland did not believe that Kenley had any chance of emerging victorious.

  Within the Domain, the Silver People could wield great control, as powerful as a sovereign ruler. When the Bronze People faced the Silver People, it was like a tiny ant attempting to shake a towering tree.

  Unless the opponent was also a member of the Silver People and could counteract the power of the Domain with their own, once suppressed by the Domain's power, it would be nearly impossible to turn the tide of the battle.

  Roland's tone became serious, indicating that she was taking this challenge seriously.

  "I'm at the fifth rank now and have initially acquired the strength to engage you in combat. If I were to win at this moment, I believe you would be more readily convinced, Teacher," Kenley said, looking directly into her eyes.

  Kenley exuded an intangible aura of confidence. This aura caused Roland to narrow her eyes slightly. For some reason, she had an ominous premonition, as if engaging with Kenley would inevitably lead to her defeat.

  What was going on?

  Roland shook her head subtly. She couldn't quite put into words how she felt. Kenley's calm and self-assurance, his gaze and demeanor, showed no signs of being feigned.

  So powerful... Roland's heart skipped a beat. She found herself even more eager to face such a formidable Kenley.

  "What additional means do you intend to use? You should at least inform me of that," Roland said.

  "Don't worry, Teacher Roland. I won't resort to any curses, poisons, or the like. I have only two requests. I hope you will allow Tia and Normani to fight alongside me," Kenley said with a smile.

  "Tia... Normani?" She suddenly recalled the subhuman girl who had been running around naked upon her arrival, with wings and horns. She couldn't help but think that the girl resembled some kind of mythical creature.

  "Yes, exactly them," Kenley said, smiling and revealing a row of white, even teeth.