Chapter 1137: Chapter 282: Destiny’s Encounter (Part 2)
He lowered his head and pondered secretly, but he didn’t expect that his usually accurate prediction would miss this time. The knights soon arrived nearby, and the leading knight spoke with a female voice, "What happened?"
The voice was deep, calm, and carried an undeniable seriousness. When Brand heard this voice, it was as if a bolt of lightning struck him from the sky, freezing him in place. He looked up like he had seen a ghost, to see the Female Knight’s face calm and indifferent.
This voice... Who is this woman?
At a glance, he saw the golden fringe on the edge of Nemesia’s cloak - Knight Commander. But Brand could swear by his honor as an old player who had experienced almost all historical changes in Erune, that in the Royal Knights over the past decade, from the Year of Blossoms to the Year of the Blades, there wasn’t a single high-ranking woman knight, let alone above the rank of Great Knight.
But what truly shocked him was the Female Knight’s voice, which he definitely wouldn’t mistake. This voice was clear even in his dreams; at that instant, he almost thought he had returned to more than a decade ago, with his senior sister standing in front of all of them, leading them with her sword. He closed his eyes, and time seemed to flow back, that indifferent and calm, yet with a warm smile that calmed the heart, appearing before him again.
He almost blurted out that familiar name but held it back. Nemesia was born in Sipah, inheriting the icy skin of the Sipah people, and her black long hair contrasted against her fair skin like obsidian. She was naturally a beauty, widely recognized as a cold beauty among the knights.
But in Brand’s view, although this Female Knight was uniquely similar in aura to his senior sister, the two were definitely not the same person.
He couldn’t help but take a breath, his mind unsettled, but he returned to the original question - who is this woman exactly? Brand was certain he wouldn’t mistake it unless history had changed. Otherwise, there shouldn’t be a high-ranking Female Knight in the Royalists. Although he knew that due to his arrival as a ’butterfly’, history was bound to change sooner or later, what caught him off guard was that such historical change first reflected in these details.
This seems completely illogical.
He heard Frey address the Female Knight as Nemesia; Brand swore he had never heard such a name before, even though he couldn’t possibly know the background of every noble and noblewoman in Erune, he was confident he wouldn’t miss well-known NPCs. Becoming a Knight Commander at such a young age shows this woman definitely isn’t ordinary, but sadly, Brand racked his brains and couldn’t think of such a person.
Two possibilities lay before him now. The first is that Nemesia might be a pseudonym, with a famous person he knows hiding behind it. Though until now, Brand hadn’t connected the Female Knight before him with any of those well-known figures, she seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.
Then there’s the second possibility: history might have really changed due to his arrival, affecting not only Erune’s future history but even altering the past history. This change was completely unforeseen. If this possibility exists, it meant Brand wouldn’t be surprised if one day he finds out the Princess is actually a cute boy.
Brand frowned deeply, staring at the suddenly arrived Nemesia, but by this time, the Female Knight had already listened to Frey relaying Count’s words. She lifted her head as if noticing Brand’s gaze, she cast her eyes in this direction. The Female Knight had deep black eyes, with eyelids reflecting a faint silvery sheen, her gaze met with Brand, both slightly stunned - Brand wasn’t sure if the other noticed him because Nemesia quickly turned her head away, as if nothing happened; she didn’t even plan to dismount, simply expressed her greetings to Delphire from her horse. As the Yanbao Family had no connections with Erune’s noble circle, it seemed the Royalists hadn’t considered this old family either. Nemesia’s etiquette was meticulous, yet merely that, Brand noticed she glanced at Delphire twice with a strange look but ultimately said nothing, soon preparing to leave with the knights.
"Did she notice something?" Brand thought while staring in that direction.
When the Female Knight reached the manor’s gate, she turned back for the first time. Brand caught this distant glance sharply. It confirmed his previous feeling, both seemed to simultaneously feel the other’s peculiarity. At this moment, Brand had tossed aside those chaotic thoughts, increasingly worried that this woman might have seen through their identity - as she clearly didn’t believe Delphire’s words.
She’s a difficult figure to deal with, he exhaled, but still thought there’s no way she could guess his identity. Disguised as a noble envoy to attend a meeting deciding the kingdom’s future, probably nobody in the World would think of such a bold move, except for him.
However, as Brand guessed, Nemesia turned back outside the manor in the thick twilight and felt confused actually only by Brand’s strange gaze. Although she didn’t show strength in the Knight Order, she was renowned for her swordsmanship, most knew her as a close friend of the Princess, the first swordsman among the Princess’s attendants, but Nemesia had already reached the Gold Initial strength, naturally sensing Brand’s gaze.
She lowered her head, Frey beside her immediately sensed her superior’s inner confusion and couldn’t help but ask, "What’s wrong, Knight Commander? Did you also notice those two suspicious guys?" The young girl seemed consistently vigilant towards Brand and Char, especially since leaving the manor, she increasingly felt they looked familiar, yet couldn’t pinpoint Brand.
It’s reasonable, how could Brand possibly appear here. Frey instinctively concluded that herself.
"Hmm?" Nemesia looked at the young girl recently chosen as a Candidate Knight and asked puzzledly, "Two?"
"Yes, two. Senior Sister, weren’t you just watching over there?" Frey asked, "I always felt they looked familiar, I wonder if they are wanted criminals from somewhere, but can’t recall immediately. Seeing them dressed so sneakily, I’ve often seen such folk crossing the border during my time in Buqi."
She referred to the exiles and fugitives, Madara was their paradise.
"Hmm." But Nemesia only responded softly, "Forget it, better not stir up unnecessary trouble."
Frey glanced at her female superior, whose reluctance to discuss was evident, sighed, and remained silent.
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(PS’ Sigh, a difficult two weeks, finally back to work. Took two trips for rest, barely recovered but not fully yet.
Another matter is, it’s been settled with Taiwan for the traditional Chinese edition’s publication, said to be in July, so you all don’t have to worry about this book stopping. Well, can expect to urge for drafts.
The last thing, today is May 14, 8 hours before Hell opens its doors again ten years later. Of course, I must first go to the hospital tomorrow before returning to battle Big Pineapple, comrades, hope the doctor won’t take leave tomorrow...)(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation tickets and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)
