N-A-A Chapter 504 Questions
Chapter 504 Questions
Chapter 504 Questions
A heavy boot kicked towards Dick's shin.
Faced with this sudden kick, Dick couldn't help but glare at the attacker with displeasure: "What are you doing?"
"snort!"
Peggy didn't say anything, she just made a sound of displeasure.
At this moment, they were walking in the market of the royal city.
Dick had assumed that the heart of the country, the royal city, should be rich and beautiful.
As a result, the streets were still full of ordinary people wearing patched clothes, and the people here were haggling over the price of a salted fish.
Believers express their devotion to their gods through ascetic practices.
In the distance, monks dressed in their monastic robes stood at the entrance of a shrine, holding white boxes for receiving donations.
To be honest, the streets were much muddier than the harbor.
The house also seemed to be quite old, with a dilapidated feel emanating from it.
However, Peggy seemed to enjoy the atmosphere and did not follow Dick back to the warship directly. Instead, she led Dick to stroll around the area.
She would linger at the fragrant food stalls, pause to admire the beautiful voices of the performers, and be captivated by the exquisite decorations.
Although Dick wanted to urge Peggy to return immediately, he knew that once back, they would have to set off immediately.
Peggy finally made it to the capital, so letting her relax a bit might be good for her condition.
However, Peggy's health has been quite good recently.
Peggy spotted a silver tiara in front of a shop.
She tried it on for a while, looked at herself in the mirror for a long time, and then turned to Dick: "Does it look good?"
Dick looked at the shop owner: "How much?"
"Three small silver coins," the shopkeeper said with a smile.
Dick prepared to take out his money.
For some reason, Peggy became unhappy: "What are you doing?"
"If you like it, I'll buy it for you."
"When did I say I liked it?" Peggy was inexplicably angry. "I asked, 'Do you think it looks good?'"
"Why do you need to ask my opinion? Just do what you like," Dick said matter-of-factly.
"So it's ugly?" Peggy tossed the headdress back onto the stall. "Ah, yes, in the whole world, I'm afraid only Miss Anne is beautiful; she looks good in anything."
Peggy's tone made Dick very uncomfortable: "What exactly are you trying to say? What does this have to do with Miss Anne?"
"Did I say something wrong? Miss Anne isn't pretty?"
"Miss Anne is indeed beautiful, but—"
"—Go to hell!" Peggy suddenly roared.
Then she turned around angrily and walked in one direction, not caring whether Dick followed or not.
Seeing this, Dick had no idea why the other person was angry, and he himself began to feel annoyed.
However, a true knight always keeps his mission in mind, and for Peggy's safety, Dick immediately followed.
Peggy walked ahead, with Dick close behind, never letting her out of his sight for a moment.
There's really no need to worry.
Peggy was dressed in full armor, and although she had removed her helmet and her thick, long hair cascaded down, no one would likely make a move on her.
Her inexplicable anger seemed to subside just as inexplicably.
Peggy was captivated by the dazzling array of goods, her eyes filled with wonder.
At this moment, Dick finally realized that the royal city was a metropolis.
The shops here seem endless, one after another, you could never see them all.
But Peggy was unusually energetic, and Dick didn't stop her.
He accepted his master Jonas's commission to find the legendary Featherfall Island for the royal family.
The plan sounded suspicious, but the other party was able to provide nautical charts.
Does Luoyu Island really exist? I don't know; perhaps only a sea voyage could verify it.
But this means that for a long time to come, Dick will be far from the mainland, and Peggy will not have the opportunity to play like she did today.
More importantly, Dick might be in danger.
Perhaps it's time to say goodbye to Peggy.
"what!"
Just as Dick was considering, Peggy suddenly shouted.
Dick's heart tightened, and he rushed forward to check on her: "What's wrong?"
Peggy held a broken necklace in both hands and looked pitifully at Dick.
The merchant said, "This is my shop's prized possession; you must compensate me!"
Dick asked, "How much?"
"I'll call the police if it's less than a large coin!"
Without a word, Dick pulled out a large silver coin and bought the necklace.
After that, he continued to follow behind Peggy.
However, Peggy seemed to have lost her energy.
After walking a few steps, she stopped: "I'm sorry—you clearly don't have much money."
"It's alright, Lord Pena gave me plenty of funds."
"But that's not money that should be spent on me."
"But I'm using my own money. I'm telling you all that just so you won't feel guilty. Just keep going. Even if you break ten more things, I can afford to pay for them."
Peggy looked up and stared at Dick for a long time. "Can I ask you something?"
"Please speak."
"In your opinion, is Miss Anne really pretty?"
"It looks good," Dick replied sincerely.
To be honest, he had never seen a woman more beautiful than Anne.
"And what about me?" Peggy asked.
"You're very beautiful too," Dick said sincerely.
"I mean, how about comparing the two of us? Of course, not me now, but when I'm also wearing a gorgeous dress? Tell me the truth!"
Do all women like to compare their appearance? I remember when I was little, my older sister would often sigh with envy at other people's beautiful clothes.
But if we really have to compare, "Miss Anne is prettier."
"asshole!"
Dick felt somewhat helpless listening to Peggy's cursing.
You yourself said you wanted to hear the truth.
Besides, a true knight never lies.
However, perhaps it's better for Peggy to be angry now, so Dick seized the opportunity to ask, "Peggy, aren't you happy?"
"I'm not happy!"
"Then, how about I take you home?"
"?"
"You heard it too, I'm going to set sail to find Featherfall Island. You should have heard the story of this island, the famous Crimson Prince, who also perished because of it. This trip is very dangerous, Peggy. Perhaps you should go home. Of course, I will tell Lord Pena that I brought you out without permission to avoid being punished."
Peggy's face was flushed, seemingly from anger, and tears welled in her eyes: "You clearly said you would never abandon me!"
"But----"
"I'm not leaving! No matter what you say, I'm not leaving!"
Dick knew how stubborn Peggy was and understood that he couldn't persuade her, so he could only compromise: "Well, okay, then please allow me to take back what I just said."
But Peggy still seemed angry: "I'm tired, take me back to the ship."
Dick nodded and pointed Peggy in the right direction.
Peggy kept her head down as she walked, and after what seemed like an eternity, she turned to him and asked, "If—Anne and I were both in mortal danger, who would you save?"
"you."
Perhaps without the slightest hesitation, Peggy asked with a surprised expression, "Why?"
"I am a retainer of House Peyton, and I need to prioritize your safety."
"Don't worry about our identities! Let's assume we're both just ordinary girls from ordinary families! In that case, who would you save first?"
""
"you."
Peggy's eyes widened again: "What's the reason?"
"Miss Anne is very clever; she became a court official at such a young age. She will surely find a way to save herself. As for Peggy, you—"
"Is it really that stupid?" Peggy stomped her feet in anger.
I didn't say that—Dick chuckled inwardly.
"If you choose one, the other will die! What will you choose?"
Dick didn't hesitate: "You."
"Why this time?" Peggy shouted angrily.
"As a knight, I would feel guilty if I failed to save the weak. If Anne died because of it, I would feel even more guilty. But if you, Peggy, died, I think I would be terrified."
"fear?"
"Yes, I'm afraid you won't be the lively, energetic you, Peggy. I want you to live longer than everyone else. Ah, have I become unjust? Perhaps, I'm starting to stray from the path of chivalry—"
Peggy walked up to him, and Dick scratched his head as he looked at her.
Her face remained flushed, but without a trace of anger: "But—you will always be my knight—"
Peggy stared intently at Dick, her pupils reflecting the sky and Dick's figure.
The wind blew Peggy's hair.
At that moment, her beauty seemed to surpass Anne's.
Peggy turned her face away, turned around, and strode in another direction: "Ah, I'm hungry—let's get something to eat."
"Didn't you say you were going back to the ship?"
"I don't want to go back now! Wow, it smells so good over there, let's go eat there!"
"I'm not hungry!"
"I want you to eat with me! I am the Governor! This is an order—"