“General! You’re the Falcon? That’s so cool!” Eon, as usual, was avidly admiring Lukas who he deemed like an idol.

The first time he has heard of him was the start of his ardent appreciation for Lukas and his explosive strength. Since he was a child, he has had a penchant for strength. That was the reason why he joined the knights. 

He admired Nathan because the captain was so strong he could beat all the senior knights and be even hailed as the young genius when it comes to swordsmanship. As expected of a Herman bloodline.

He was also fascinated by the tower and anything related to the kings of magic. And after hearing the stories about Lukas, he naturally gravitated towards him. His eyes shone brighter than ever when he learned that not only is he the all-powerful Duke of the North, but is also the general, and now the captain of the silver wings, Eon feels like he is looking at a God. That’s how fanatic he is.

One could say that Eon is Lukas’ number one fan or one of them, perhaps. Plenty of Lukas’ men idolized him as such.

Lukas gazed at Eon’s sparkling eyes and smiled.

“You think so?”

Eon nodded obediently.

“Yes, you are the coolest!”

His gushing made Nathan absolutely disgusted. He looked at the overexcited child beside him with judgment. He really doesn’t live up to his title and position.

“Captain, why are we here?” Kite interrupted.

Lukas walked over and slumped on the single-seater.

“Who knows…”

“Still unreliable, ah~” Kite teased.

“I told you it is because of the saint,” Hawk interjected.

“The emperor will meet us shortly, just wait,” Lukas drawled as he shamelessly placed both his legs on the table.

It didn’t take much before the Emperor finally arrived at the study. He took the seat behind the huge table which is where he usually signed documents and looked at each of them one by one while wearing a serious expression.

This made them straighten their backs and anticipate what he was about to discuss.

“The saint has been identified.” 

Multiple pairs of eyes blinked while some remained unmoved for they already knew it. 

“Told you so,” Hawk muttered.

“Ssh!” Crane then elbowed him.

Harrier was the one who looked the most eager out of the bunch, considering that he is a practicing doctor, the news about the saint would certainly move him.

“That’s great news, your majesty!” 

“Um,” Mikhail agreed. “They are also already on their way here with the delegates from the Wisteria kingdom and I called all of you because the plan has changed,” he continued.

Kite glanced at Lukas who was still unmoved and sighed internally. 

“We will follow his majesty’s arrangements,” he then vowed on Lukas’ place and the others followed.

“Some of you are still going to look after the envoys but the vigilance would be tripled. You have to look out for the conquisitors,” he reminded. “There is also the banquet and the holy church’s ceremony which will be held publicly. Your job will be the tightest for the time being,” he added.

Originally, two of the silver wings were dispatched to escort the envoys secretly and ensure their safe arrival. But due to the additional information about the saint coming along, they were doubled. Both Eon and Nathaniel will work with Crane and Harrier this time.

Kite stretched his arms in effect, “Ah, my joints are finally going to be worked…”

“You say that right now but I bet you’ll cry when the time comes,” Crane snickered in response.

But she too was looking forward to it. Although she’s the busiest among them as she was the one who gathers the most intel, it had been a long time since she had a mission.

“Before that, there must be something we must ensure,” the emperor interrupted their thoughts. He regarded them with a somber expression. “Ahead of the banquet and the arrival of the envoys, I need you to infiltrate the queen’s palace and report to me.”

“The queen…” Eon couldn’t help but murmur.

He was wondering why they had to infiltrate secretly. 

Hawk’s expression immediately changed.

“The last time I tried to infiltrate, I was blocked.”

Up to this day, he still could not understand why.

“Yes, and I couldn’t eavesdrop either,” Lukas finally opened his mouth, his brows furrowing.

At first, he did not mind it that much. But every time he passed by, he gradually noticed that that side was particularly silent, which is strange.

Kite, as the palace chamberlain, voiced his opinion.

“That place gives me chills for some reason.”

He had the authority to visit the queen’s palace as part of his job, but when he does, he would always feel like there is something off, and Kite trusts his senses the most.

“Maybe it’s haunted,” Eon commented.

Nathan elbowed Eon at once.

Can’t he be serious for once?

Kite laughed because of this.

“Haha, who knows. Maybe.”

They want to ask the reason for this odd task but because there is an absolute rule to never question the monarch’s orders, they just held it in and speculated amongst themselves.

Harrier adjusted his monocle, “Your majesty, is there really a saint?” He inquired, brimming with anticipation.

“Umm, the holy church announced it earlier,” Mikhail replied.

Harrier got excited while the others marveled.

“Oohh…”

Who wouldn’t be astonished? The saint was only a legend written in the ancient books not long ago and now they had appeared in their world. 

The emperor looked at the idle man who had been indifferent all this time.

“Then Lukas, you know what to do.”

Lukas stood up in response, “Of course, your majesty. Do you want me to go myself?”

The emperor pondered for a second before shaking his head.

“No, Nadia’s safety should be ensured first.”

Nathan who had been silent at the side opened his mouth.

“… Your majesty…”

“Yes?” Mikhail looked at him.

He tried to formulate his thoughts, glanced at Lukas who was staring at him, pursed his lips, and retreated.

“I— nothing…”