Chapter 11: The Silver Light in My Memory
Strangely, despite this being a crucial turning point in altering his fate, Kailun didn’t receive any system prompts. It was rather peculiar.
Overall, the outcome remained the same. The change in favorability granted him attribute bonuses.
Notably, he hadn’t gained anything from Princess Hilna, indicating her indifference towards him.
This was good news for Kailun. He only needed a few days to instigate significant changes. By the time Princess Hilna realized it, it would be too late.
“You did well today, Carol. I’ll treat you to a feast when we get back.”
Walking along the academy path, Kailun ruffled Carol’s hair. Her presence had been instrumental in the plan’s success.
“Why do they want to harm you, Master?” Carol tilted her head, her eyes filled with confusion. She couldn’t comprehend the princess’s motives.
“The reason is simple: to secure her claim to the throne. Although Princess Hilna is quite capable, the current situation in the Xiya Kingdom is far too complex. Especially with my family’s overwhelming power, even if she becomes Queen, she wouldn’t rest easy. That’s why the ambitious Hilna wants to eliminate the Kate family, a potential threat.”
Kailun chuckled meaningfully. “And the ordinary, incompetent me happens to provide her with the perfect opportunity. As long as she controls me, the entire Kate family will be severely restrained. Do you understand now?”
“Yes.” Carol nodded earnestly.
She was quick to grasp the crux of the matter.
Noticing Kailun leading her towards the academy walls, Carol asked curiously, “Aren’t we going back to class, Master?”
“No need to rush. We have more important matters to attend to. Carol, do you know what’s the most important thing in this world?”
Kailun reached the wall, a mere two meters high, no obstacle for him.
He bent down, scooping Carol into his arms in a princess carry. With a soft gasp from her, he leaped over the wall with a single, graceful bound.
Although the Royal Magic Academy’s walls were fortified with magic arrays, Kailun had found a blind spot.
“In this world, power, wealth, and connections are all essential. But ultimately, strength reigns supreme.”
Gently setting Carol down, he continued, “Think about it, if I possessed absolute power, would Hilna dare to make a move against me? The problem is, our forces stationed in the Royal City are too few. Once my family’s Silver Moon Knights arrive, forget about throwing me in prison, even if I rode on her head and acted arrogantly, she would have to swallow her anger.”
This was Kailun’s true intention, though it would take three to five days for his Silver Moon Knights to arrive.
Therefore, he had to lie low and react accordingly during this period. The arrival of his knights would mark the beginning of his counterattack.
Speaking of the Silver Moon Knights, Kailun couldn’t help but recall a certain figure with long, silver hair.
He would never forget that day, the day that breathtaking figure, wielding a sword, bathed in blood, had rescued him from darkness.
If not for her, Kailun would have likely spent his entire past life as a hostage, and the events that followed wouldn’t have transpired.
It was no exaggeration to say that she was one of the few rays of light in his previous life’s despair.
Unfortunately, by then, Princess Hilna’s influence had grown too strong, and many things had become set in stone. It was during that time that the Kate family was branded as traitors and subjected to repeated purges.
And she, in battle after battle, sustained more and more injuries, until she finally died before his very eyes.
He had felt anger, sorrow, despair, and finally, acceptance.
As these complex emotions intertwined and carried over into this life, what he felt most strongly was excitement.
The urge for revenge surged within him, threatening to erupt like a volcano, turning him into a madman.
Fortunately, he wasn’t truly insane.
“Master, your smile seems a bit…evil. Everyone’s looking at you.”
Carol tugged at his hand, noticing the strange looks from passersby.
“It’s fine, let them stare. We’re going to the Knight Academy now.” Kailun held her hand firmly and led her towards their destination.
Carol: “The Knight Academy?”
“That’s right,” Kailun replied without turning back. “There are a few promising individuals there worth nurturing. It’s best if we secure them now.”
Although these individuals paled in comparison to the silver-haired girl, they had caused him considerable trouble in his past life. Therefore, he intended to snatch them away from Princess Hilna.
With only a month left until the Knight Academy’s graduation, many factions were already scouting and pre-signing contracts with promising students, securing their services upon graduation. If he calculated correctly, today was the day.
“Seems like I have a busy day ahead of me.”
Holding Carol’s hand, Kailun stretched his other arm awkwardly.
……
Meanwhile, at the Knight Academy, recruitment was in full swing.
In the largest classroom, individuals sent by Princess Hilna were negotiating with the three most outstanding students.
Seated at the head of the table were a middle-aged man and woman, both subordinates of the princess.
“As you know, we represent Princess Hilna. It’s no exaggeration to say that among all the princes and princesses in the Xiya Kingdom, she holds the most power. As long as you serve under her, your future will be bright.”
The middle-aged woman produced three contract scrolls and placed them on the table. “A monthly salary of ten gold coins, a thirty-year contract, and potential promotions and raises based on your performance.”
Seated before them were three young women, all eighteen years old, their faces already hardened with determination.
Years of training had sculpted their bodies, their well-defined muscles adding an air of strength rather than coarseness.
While their beauty couldn’t compare to Phils or Anna, they were still considered exceptionally attractive. Even the discerning Kailun would deem them beautiful.
After exchanging glances, the black-haired girl leading the trio spoke, “Could you give us some time to consider? We’ve been approached by other families before today, so…”
“So what?”
The middle-aged man interrupted before she could finish. He had no time to waste. There were other promising candidates he wanted to recruit before they were snatched away by others.
Numbers equaled achievements, and he wanted to impress Princess Hilna.
He stood up arrogantly. “We’re offering you ten times the salary offered to other excellent students. Refusing us would be incredibly foolish and disrespectful to Princess Hilna. Let me make this clear: if you miss this opportunity, don’t expect any other faction to take you in. Doing so would be going against Princess Hilna, against the royal family!”
The three girls’ faces darkened at his arrogant words.
They were furious but couldn’t deny the truth in his statement.
As graduating knights, their options were limited.
A sudden thought crossed their minds: was being exceptional a sin?
Just as the middle-aged man reveled in his perceived victory, an even more arrogant voice boomed through the room.
“Oh? Going against the royal family, you say? Now that’s something I’m interested in.”
He turned towards the entrance and saw a young man, accompanied by a maid, swaggering into the classroom, followed by the elderly headmaster.
