The Survival Rules of NPCs

Chapter 59: The White Moonlight from the North?

"You're a knight? You've actually become a knight?"

On the carriage, Fatty Chicken and a player named Skinny Cat flanked Wang Gou Dan, holding down his skinny head and constantly questioning him.

"What makes you think you can be a knight? Huh? You're an assassin who spends all your meager earnings drinking and gambling in taverns, and you're drowning in debt. I, on the other hand, work from dawn till dusk, drinking your leftover beer and smoking your cigarette butts. Aren't I working harder than you? Huh?"

The skinny cat cried as he spoke, his face covered in tears and snot.

Dog Egg didn't dare to look up; he still owed Skinny Cat money, and even after acting as a knight-errant, he hadn't paid it back—that was really unfair...

"Dog Egg, you must be joking, right? It must be some kind of prank, right?" Fatty Chicken grabbed Dog Egg by the neck. "It's fake, right? Tell me, it's fake, right??"

"It's a knight..." Sweet Rice Dumpling, who was watching the spectacle, immediately added, "A super knight at that..."

Silence fell over the carriage. After a moment, the two men gripped Gou Dan tightly: "Gou Dan, listen to your brother. Being a country knight like this isn't easy. Let's cancel it and get rid of us. What do you think?"

"Yeah, Dog Egg, that Eliza thing, she's obviously no good. Knights are just the dogs of nobles. They give you all the dirty work and hard labor, and you're always the scapegoat. Once the noble master doesn't want you anymore, they can fire you anytime... It's not worth it!"

Gou Dan lowered her head. She really wanted to say that knights, as an important fighting force of the empire, cannot be easily revoked once appointed. Unless there is evidence that the knight has committed a serious crime, if this position could be easily revoked, chaos would have already ensued.

But she knew she couldn't argue back then; both of them were mentally unstable, and arguing further might just get her skin peeled off...

"Dog Egg, let's forget about this. Let's go back to the black market and be petty thugs together, okay? We'll be well-fed and have no family to worry about, drinking beer and singing songs. Isn't that a good life? Dog Egg, what do you say?"

"Dog Egg, say something!" Fatty Chicken's face was contorted with rage, so distorted that his once plump face was unrecognizable.

"You're choking me... I can't speak..." Gou Dan's face turned red from holding it in.

"Okay, okay..." The two quickly let go, their faces full of expectation: "Dog Egg, what did you say? Please come back?"

Before Dog Egg could speak, Sweet Rice Dumpling interrupted, "She can't go back. She's about to become a baron..."

The two: "........."

"Zongzi, you..."

"I'm fucking stupid!!!"

"Hey, don't listen to her nonsense!!"

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"It's been a long time, little Eliza..."

Inside the bright villa living room, the burning charcoal in the fireplace made the whole house warm and cozy. The floor was covered with a soft deerskin carpet, which felt silky smooth underfoot. The envoy had witnessed the extravagance of the South. The furnishings of a merchant's house, and this was just one of his properties, were comparable to those of a marquis in the Beth Empire.

"I'm not young anymore..." Eliza looked at that familiar old face and smiled gently, "I'll be a mother soon."

Antonis Dumen, I never expected that the messenger would be him this time. That lord is really thoughtful.

Upon hearing this, the handsome man's smile froze slightly. He looked at Eliza's stomach, and a cold glint flashed deep in his beautiful brown eyes.

"If it weren't for the family's decision, you would definitely be my perfect wife, Eliza..."

"Really?" Eliza drank her hot milk without a care in the world.

Women are all capable of being foolish for men. In her social circle back then, Antonis was the prince that many aristocratic girls dreamed of, including herself. Even though this handsome man had countless philandering scandals at the time, she still rushed towards him like a moth to a flame.

The result, of course, was the same as that of an ordinary moth.

For a sixteen-year-old noblewoman to become pregnant was a disgrace to the nobility. After a miscarriage, she would find it impossible to marry into a good family in her own village. At that time, the only men willing to marry her were barons from the countryside, and her father, of a certain status, would never allow her to marry an elderly nobleman.

Just when she was in despair, her father gave her a chance to attend a banquet in the southern city of Milan, where most people were unaware of her situation. By marrying far away, she might still be able to maintain some of her aristocratic dignity.

Her appearance was top-notch even in the Kingdom of Beth, perfectly inheriting the genetic advantages of the Highgarden people. With her three-dimensional features, emerald green eyes, and snow-white skin, coupled with the passionate and unrestrained dance of the North, she captivated Martin of Holy Stone City in just one encounter, and naturally became the future city lord's wife.

After getting married, her father never sent another letter to comfort her, her sisters in the family always mocked her with contempt, and her mother was ashamed to see her. If she could not inherit the title this time, her status when she returned with a child was unimaginable.

So she knew she had no way out, and at this time, the North actually sent this playboy. What was their purpose?

Eliza had a bad feeling.

"So what's the purpose of your visit?"

"It was my effort," Antonis said, his eyes filled with tenderness. "Eliza, come back with me?"

"Go back?" Eliza laughed immediately. "Go back to do what? Be your maid?"

"You've misunderstood Eliza..."

"What misunderstanding do I have? You don't mean you'd abandon your countess daughter and marry me, do you?"

Upon hearing this, the other person's smile faded, and they said seriously, "I don't love her, you've always known that. If you're willing to come back, I can do what you say."

Eliza's hand holding the milk glass trembled slightly, her eyes filled with surprise. She was not surprised because this guy made such a big promise, but because he actually dared to make such a promise.

Sending someone like this from the north is no casual gesture. Antonis didn't even flinch when faced with his almost mocking request. It wouldn't seem like a false promise.

But if it really is...

The Beth Empire is really making a big splash!

Antonis's wife is the daughter of a powerful earl family, far more powerful than the Dumen family. If it were just Antonis, he wouldn't have dared to do such a thing. There's only one possibility: pressure from above.

And what they are doing is fighting for themselves.

"Really?" Eliza feigned excitement, almost dropping the milk cup and spilling milk all over the floor.

Antonis rushed over and wiped the milk that had splashed on Eliza with a tissue, looking distressed. "How could you be so careless? Your body can't take any more damage. If something happens to you, I'll regret it for the rest of my life."

Eliza blushed slightly, her eyes gleaming coldly; these sweet words just came out of her mouth.

"If you swear it's true, I'm willing to go with you right now!" Eliza said excitedly.

Antonis smiled gently, but thought to himself: It's still the same as before.

"I swear..." the handsome man swore without any burden, and solemnly said, "This time I have obtained my father's permission. He thinks I should pursue my own happiness, but Eliza, we can't leave now."

Why?

"We need to give an explanation to our superiors regarding Holy Stone City."

Eliza's smile froze instantly, and her tone turned cold as she said, "So this is your real purpose?"

"Of course not!" Antonis quickly stepped forward and gently embraced the other woman. "Father said that marrying a widow would put too much pressure on our family. We must make a difference. Duke Raven is a pragmatic man. As long as we can achieve something, he will not hesitate to reward us, including honors and even titles..."

"Eliza, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If you are willing to cooperate with His Majesty the Duke and secretly open Holy Stone City so that he can obtain valuable intelligence, you can return home in glory, our marriage will be free from ridicule, and our children can hold their heads high!"

Eliza did not struggle, letting the other person hold her, and tried her best to suppress her nausea, controlling her body to become more and more supple.

Sensing that Eliza was not struggling, a hint of joy flashed in Anthony's eyes. This stupid woman is exactly the same as she was back then. Father was really overthinking it. He thought she was a difficult woman to deal with. She was easily captured.

Eliza, however, was secretly pondering the latest intelligence.

The Duke seems to care a lot about Holy Stone City. What secrets does this remote city hold?

First, there was the emergence of a cult called the Heart of the Forest, then prosecutors like Lady, who colluded with the cult to seize the position of city lord, and now even Duke Raven has taken notice of this place. This city is definitely more than just a few mines!

"What should I do?" Eliza asked cautiously.

"We will do everything we can to help you inherit this title. Some of the nobles don't trust you, but I vouch for you, Eliza. I believe in you. You won't betray the Empire, your family, or me, right?"

"Of course..." Eliza's heart skipped a beat, and she hugged Antonis tightly, her voice choked with emotion, "I miss the North, I miss Father, and I miss you, Antonis..."

"I miss you too..." Antonis's tone was as gentle as water.

With a click, the villa door opened naturally. Dog Egg, the leader, was slightly taken aback upon seeing this, and gave an awkward laugh: "Uh...maybe we came back at the wrong time. Shall we go out now?"

"No need..." Eliza quickly pushed Antonis away, and when she looked at Wang Gou Dan, she felt a little guilty for the first time. She almost subconsciously explained, "There's nothing between us."

Antonis was somewhat surprised, but then realized that Eliza probably didn't want the people of Holy Stone City to know about her relationship with him, as it would be detrimental to the upcoming lawsuit. Well, she was quite a clever woman, but unfortunately, she couldn't resist her own charm.

"Oh, oh..." Wang Gou Dan quickly laughed, "I understand... I understand..."

"You..." Eliza gritted her teeth: "Get out!"