As Cain's confidant, Gerald knew well that although this Guardian Knight looked hideous and his smile was more unsettling than a sob, he was actually a man of few words but a warm heart and great kindness.
On days when there were no missions, his lord would wear a thick cloak to hide his true face and walk the streets.
He gave money to the poor.
He helped elderly women cross the street.
He played house with children.
He carried water for beautiful widows.
He would do any good deed he could.
If asked why, he never said, but a look of pure joy would always cross Cain's face after helping someone.
Clearly, his lord had been unable to suppress his inner compassion after witnessing that soldier's heroic and tragic display, and thus he had charged out.
However, this was clearly contrary to the Saintess's plan.
"My Lord, you were impulsive."
"It matters not. Her Highness the Saintess only intended for us to ambush the demon army inside the city. It is the same if we come out now to lure them in."
Cain spoke with an air of complete indifference, causing Gerald's mouth to twitch.
The Saintess's intention was clearly to set an ambush within the city; you are completely twisting her meaning!
Yet, this Brave Knight also knew his lord's flaw.
It was absolutely impossible for the warm-hearted Cain to stand by and watch that tragic and heroic soldier die for nothing.
But how was he supposed to explain this to the Saintess?
"My Lord, those words... they won't sit well with the Saintess."
"It is fine. I will take full responsibility."
Gerald was almost on the verge of tears.
When the Saintess's punishment came down later, how would they endure it?
However... though Gerald's face held helplessness, it was outweighed by a deep-seated reverence!
The glory of a Guardian Knight in Brilliant City was second only to the Heavenly Punishment Knights. Although many Guardian Knights were caring toward their subordinates, their sense of superiority never changed.
In the eyes of those lords, while commoners lived hard lives, it was simply their lot in life.
The reason Gerald, who had reached level 52 but hid his true strength, followed him so loyally was exactly this.
Lord Cain never judged a person's worth by their status or appearance.
Perhaps... it was because he had grown up in a ruined noble family?
Regardless, Gerald had celebrated countless times in his heart that Brilliant City had such a true 'knight'.
To be able to follow him, Gerald was willing to stay even if it meant hiding his level!
The so-called Temple knights were actually titles. From the lowest Diligent Knight to the highest Sacred Knight, these were all titles bestowed by the Holy Church.
There were many rules involved, but most importantly, every knight had to believe in the Holy Church.
There were many high-level individuals among the common people, but since they did not believe in the Holy Church, they could not obtain these titles.
These titles served to enhance one's strength; the more powerful the title, the more buffs it provided.
These were powers bestowed by God!
In addition to these, the title of a Temple knight came with unparalleled glory and benefits.
All Temple knights enjoyed noble-level treatment.
Gerald looked at the back before him.
Lord Cain was always like this, silently standing in front of everyone to face all hardships, only to reveal a relieved and happy smile once the trouble was over.
His smile was never for himself, but for others.
"My Lord, if we want to lure the demons into the West Gate, we must fight them first."
Gerald glanced around and spoke in a low voice behind Cain.
Because of Cain's noble character, many knights followed him from the bottom of their hearts.
Among all the knights, excluding Will Kevin—the strongest knight in Brilliant City and even the Kingdom of the Moon—the number of knights following Cain was the largest.
There were over a thousand of them!
One must realize that all the knights in Brilliant City combined numbered only about four thousand.
Within the city, Cain's unit alone had over a thousand men, all of whom were at the rank of Hope Knight or higher.
The lowest among them was level 20.
"Yes. How is the evacuation of the citizens progressing?"
Cain faced the demonized orcs without looking back. Even before tens of thousands of the demon army, his expression remained unchanged, and he even found room to worry about the situation inside the city.
"Reporting to my Lord, the evacuation of the West Gate's citizens is complete. According to the Saintess's orders, we are all hidden in street corners and alleys. This... this..."
"Urban warfare. That is how the Saintess described this kind of war."
"Yes. This urban warfare will surely deal a crushing blow to the demon army!"
Gerald couldn't help but admire the Saintess. In the past, when had there ever been such a war?
Whether it was the Holy Church, the elves, the dwarves, or even the orcs.
The wars of all races usually involved two armies lining up and facing each other in a full-scale battle.
The Saintess had actually thought of using their knowledge of the city's layout to assassinate and harass the demon army.
This strategy of counter-attacking an ambush was something Gerald had heard of for the first time.
Although this kind of warfare was somewhat ungallant, what did 'honor' matter when facing the demon army?
"Good. In that case..."
Cain looked back at the hundred-odd knights.
"You know my habits."
Gerald responded immediately.
"Rest assured, my Lord. These one hundred and thirty-seven men have all been registered. They all have adult siblings at home to support their parents, and they all come from families with many children."
Cain said nothing more, only nodding as a fierce light flickered in his eyes!
"Warriors!"
"Ooh!!"
The one hundred and thirty-seven Temple knights raised their lances high, responding to the Cain they followed so loyally!
Hearing this response, Cain stared expressionlessly at the thousands upon thousands of demonized orcs and raised his greatsword.
"With me... kill!"
"Kill!!"
The roars of the Temple knights shook the heavens and the earth.
There were no clerics, no archmagi, and no support classes of any kind, yet the knights showed not a hint of fear!
One hundred and thirty-seven horses raised their hooves high and slammed them violently into the ground!
Knight Group Battle Array Skill—【Trampling Awe】
'Boom!'
A violent roar erupted, and dust billowed from the earth as the one hundred and thirty-seven fiery steeds let out a collective, explosive shriek.
A shockwave spread outward from the center of the knights, and every demonized orc caught in its path instantly showed a look of terror!
Seeing those terrified demonized orcs, Cain let out a roar and raised his silver greatsword high!
This counter-offensive, led by the Saintess, had begun!
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