The Paladin in the Abyss

Chapter 722: 743

“What’s wrong?” The astute Priest immediately noticed Lancelot’s distress and instantly guessed the reason, “Did Tijana contact you?”

Lancelot silently nodded his head, remained quiet for a long while, then turned to address the elderly Holy Warrior, “Sir Ivendell, there is a matter I need to entrust to you…”

“Please command … wait, you’re not leaving again, are you?” Ivendell’s weathered eyebrows furrowed, “You know, as a Commander, you should not always leave the responsibility of leadership to others while you run around like a firefighter …”

“I completely agree with you, but this time I have no choice.” Lancelot offered a helpless smile, “That’s why I’m entrusting the captain’s duties entirely to you, and I will also hand over the mercenary badges of mine, Bruto, and Alamir to you. The bounty within is almost enough for an ordinary person to live a kingly life for the rest of their days. So you must swear to strive to ensure the safety of every member of the team to Twin Bridges Town and divide all the bounty equally among them. Can I trust you with this?”

“I can.” The old Holy Warrior nodded without hesitation, without any sign of questioning or bargaining, “Duty to me is as sweet as nectar, and by the names of the gods, I swear to abide by the mission just entrusted to me by Sir Lancelot; if I violate it …”

“I will personally hold you accountable.” Lancelot finished the oath for him, at the same time handing over his own emblem that represented the team captain. Bruto and Alamir, although unclear about the situation, also took out their emblems out of trust in Lancelot. Seeing that he had accepted them, Lancelot nodded and continued, “Just east of the Mercenary Hall in Twin Bridges Town, there is a property called Hagrid Manor. Once you return to Twin Bridges Town, feel welcome to visit us there.”