I once got Falgar drunk.

With the issue of Usa's flesh and blood resolved, this operation is now officially over.

After everyone left the experimental base, Wang Yan waved his hand, and a runic barrier appeared, sealing the base.

Although this place is very remote, and usually no one comes here.

But what if some kind of monster breaks in and destroys the things? Then he would suffer a huge loss.

After sealing the base entrance, Wang Yan summoned the Jade Carriage, preparing to take everyone back.

At this moment, Theodore, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up: "Could I go to Jingfu Port to see Adorno one more time?"

Wang Yan glanced at him, then looked at Falga.

This is an internal matter for the Knights of Favonius; it's not his place to make the decision.

Falga looked at Theodore: "Adorno wouldn't be happy if he knew you'd done this for him!"

"...I know, but more than being unhappy, I want him to live." Theodore didn't seem to have much regret, and his tone remained firm.

Even if time were to turn back, and he were given another chance to choose, Theodore would still choose to restart the Dragon Base when faced with Adorno's increasingly weakened body.

This has nothing to do with right or wrong; as long as there is no better solution, he really only has this one option.

"You want to use that serum you have to prolong Adorno's life?" Wang Yan asked.

Theodore's expression tightened: "There's no more serum! All the serum produced has been destroyed, and the Grand Master and Lord Diluc have already checked it."

Falgar nodded; he had indeed checked.

Diluc's gaze turned suspicious again. He had checked, but since Wang Yan had spoken, he couldn't possibly be just spouting nonsense.

"Hiding the serum inside your own flesh...you might be able to fool Falgar and Diluc, but for me and Serene, the smell of angelic flesh is too strong." As he spoke, Wang Yan pointed to himself and Serene, then pointed to Lorne, "It's just like the smell on him, except that Lorne's smell has been mixed with his own scent, while yours is still very pure."

"In other words, Lorne's serum has already been used up, probably in the battle before we arrived, while the serum in your body is still intact."

Upon hearing this, Falgar's eyes also showed suspicion as he looked at the young doctor: "Theodore...you really have one hidden away?"

"..." After a brief silence, Theodore nodded, his expression pleading. "Yes, I hid one, but this is the last one. Please, let me deliver it. It can save Adorno."

As he spoke, he stopped hiding and pulled open his shirt to reveal his chest.

Reaching out to touch it, a gruesome stitched wound appeared on his once fair chest.

Through the stitches of the wound, one could vaguely see a vial of purplish-red serum sewn inside.

"Tsk, this kid is ruthless." Wang Yan felt a little pain just looking at him.

Falga was even more furious: "Don't you know that by doing this, you might be the first to collapse!"

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"No, I've sealed off the blood vessels around the wound. I won't die anytime soon. As long as you let me go to Jingfu Port, I'll give the serum to Adorno, and I can heal myself." Theodore seemed to have given up entirely.

Falga looked at the wound on the other's chest and suddenly said, "Wang Yan..."

"Understood." Wang Yan pointed his finger, and an invisible force instantly exerted its power, causing the stitches on Theodore's chest to rupture, and the serum flew out. Before Theodore could cry out in pain, several healing spells were cast, and the wound began to heal instantly. In just a few breaths, it had returned to normal.

"This..." Theodore's eyes widened in anger, completely unexpected that the problem could be solved this way.

"Alright, Theodore, you now need to return to the Knights and face trial," Falgar said coldly.

He could completely understand Theodore's thoughts, and even somewhat approved of Theodore's feelings for Adorno.

However, this is not an excuse for Theodore to make repeated mistakes.

"Commander," Wang Yan suddenly said.

Falgar turned around: "What's wrong?"

"Why don't we go to Jingfu Port? For a child this age, if we don't let him give up, he'll regret it for the rest of his life." Wang Yan had already seen a hint of gloomy death in Theodore's eyes.

Ying also spoke up, "Anyway, with Wang Yan's jade carriage, it won't take much time to go back and forth. Let's go. Perhaps... seeing Adorno would be good for Theodore and Lorne."

"Don't drag me into this. I know exactly what's going on." Lorne crossed his arms, showing no intention of pleading for Theodore.

Falgar hesitated for a moment, then looked at Diluc: "Diluc, what do you think?"

At this moment, Diluc, who had been giving Theodore and Lorne the cold shoulder because of the dragon's flesh experiments, suddenly changed his attitude: "Then let's go take a look..."

Wang Yan glanced at the other party and saw that Diluc's expression was calm, but there seemed to be a hint of reminiscence in his eyes. He immediately understood.

He probably projected himself onto the image of himself and his father.

The scene where Theodore risked his life to save Adorno was just like Theodore himself back then.

When my father was threatened by the demonic dragon, he used the Evil Eye and burned away his life. At that time, didn't I want to save my father?

Suddenly, Diluc understood Theodore's heart.

"Discipline from the Knights is necessary, but there's no need to rush. Adorno is an upright knight, and he should know what these two children have done," Diluc said.

It sounds like they're saying, "Let Adorno see what bad things these two kids have done."

But upon closer examination, it becomes clear that Diluc is saying that Adorno should know that neither of his two children betrayed his love; it was just that this love led them astray.

Only Adorno, who knew everything, could ensure that the two children would not be unable to let go of his passing.

In short, Master Lu is cold on the outside but warm on the inside.

Upon hearing this, Falga nodded and looked at Wang Yan: "Then I'll trouble you again, Wang Yan."

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"It's not much trouble. You can act in my movie later," Wang Yan said with a smile. "Then get in the car. Destination: Jingfu Port."

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Jingfu Port.

This was Wang Yan's first time in Jingfu Port. When he transmigrated, the place was not yet open to the public, so everything around him was new.

The harbor is filled with clear water, and the wooden and stone piers meander along the coast. Merchant ships come and go, moored in the clear blue waves. Wooden houses and pointed lighthouses are scattered around, stone bridges span the water, and the sea breeze blows through the harbor all day long.

The outer windmill town is covered with layers of flower fields, and huge white windmills turn slowly. Petals and dandelions dance in the wind, and the scent of grass and flowers drifts towards the harbor.

Standing atop the high palanquin, gazing into the distance, one sees the majestic Fengxi Mountain stretching far and wide, with floating rock formations suspended above the sea of ​​clouds—a truly magnificent sight.

Withdrawing their gaze from the scenery, they controlled the chariot to descend, and soon, the jade chariot landed on the knights' training ground.

The Knight of Favonius, holding a rifle, was puzzled when he saw the Grand Master step down from the monster's tall chariot.

"Commander!"

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"Good day, Commander."

"Oh, there's also an Honor Knight..."

"Greetings, Grand Master! Greetings, Honorary Knight!"

The knights greeted each other.

Falga and Ying were naturally unpretentious, nodding to the knights around them.

After Wang Yan put away the jade palanquin, everyone walked out of the training ground.

We continued on our way until we came to an ordinary-looking house.

An elderly knight with white hair was watering a flowerbed in front of the house.

Hearing footsteps, the old knight turned around, saw the group, and his face lit up with joy: "Haha, Grand Master, oh, and Diluc too, what brings you all here to see me..."

As he spoke, Adorno saw Lorne and Theodore behind Falgar, especially Theodore, whose face was filled with guilt and unease.

The experienced old knight instantly understood what was going on and looked at Falga: "These two children, have they gotten into trouble?"

"Lorne, Theodore, you two talk to Adorno yourselves," Falgar said, giving up his seat.

Looking at the two children, Adorno wasn't angry. He still smiled and opened the door: "Whatever you want to say, let's talk about it at home."

The word "go home" instantly brought tears streaming down Theodore's face.

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Adorno took Theodore's hand, pulled him into the house, and gave Lorne a look, signaling him to follow on his own.

Everyone went inside.

The room was sparsely furnished and quite simple, not even meeting the material standards expected of a titled knight.

Adorno pulled Theodore to sit down, poured him a cup of tea, and then spoke gently, "Tell me, what remarkable thing did you do to get the Grand Master to send you back?"

"I...I..." Theodore's voice choked, unable to speak at all.

Seeing this, Lorne shook his head and said, "Let me explain..."

He recounted how, after returning to Montreux from Norkale, he discovered that Theodore was conducting flesh experiments, and how he secretly supported Theodore's experiments... as well as the series of problems that the experiments caused.

After listening to Lorne's explanation, Adorno nodded slightly, not immediately expressing his opinion, but instead looked at Falgar: "Grand Master, is anyone injured?"

"No one was injured, but the trade routes were affected..." Falgar pointed at Diluc, "Look, Lord Diluc is the biggest victim."

"It's just some drinks, nothing to worry about." Diluc's attitude softened considerably when facing the old knight Adorno.

"That's good, that's good." Adorno nodded. "As for the extent of the losses, please let me know, Grand Master. I will..."

"No need, I can pay for it." Lorne interrupted Adorno. "Use your money to buy candy. Don't wait until the kids come and you don't even have any candy left."

Even after Adorno retired, he remained popular with children, and many kids from the neighborhood would come to him asking for candy.

"Good, good, little Lorne is taking responsibility now." Adorno didn't refuse, as if he were seeing a child carrying a responsibility, and was even a little happy. "Then tell me what you two have done."

"I'm sorry... I've disappointed you..." Theodore said, his head bowed.

Adorno reached out and ruffled Theodore's hair. "You should apologize, but not to me, but to those you hurt. As for me... everything you did was for me, so I should apologize to you... I ignored your dependence on me..."

"I thought I had seen through death and accepted it, but I forgot about you who have always been by my side."

Theodore looked up abruptly: "No, no, teacher, I can save you, just once more, I can definitely—"

"No need, Theodore." Adorno patted the boy's head again, as if looking at his own child. "In my youth I wielded a sword on the battlefield, and in my old age I guarded the harbor, sweeping away all turmoil and protecting peace. I have no regrets in my life."

"I also raised you and Lorne, hahaha, you're both such good kids..."

Theodore buried his head in his shoulder, suppressing a sob that came out in broken sentences: "...I just don't want to lose you."

"I already know," he said softly, his tone tender and heartbreaking. "I know the scars in your hearts, I know your fear of loss, your obsession with returning to darkness, and I know that all your crazy actions are because you think of me and respect me."

"But child, nothing in life lasts forever, and human power can hardly defy fate."

"Throughout my life, I have wielded my sword not for killing, but to wipe away the tears of the dead. I have protected the people of the city, I have protected the displaced children, and in the end, I have been able to protect you as you navigate the confusion of your youth. That is my fulfillment."

"You don't need to defy fate for me, you don't need to break taboos for me, and you don't need to be trapped by obsessions or torture yourself because of my departure."

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He withdrew his gaze and turned it back to his two most beloved juniors, his eyes solemn yet gentle:

"I have spent my life wiping away tears, so there is no need to weep at my grave."

Theodore burst into tears, and Lorne instinctively turned his head away.

For a moment, the atmosphere fell silent.

"Um... excuse me." Wang Yan raised his hand to speak, like a student.

Everyone instinctively looked over.

Wang Yan said with some helplessness, "There's no need to make such a life-or-death situation. Although this Knight Adorno's health is poor, he's not in a condition where he'll die immediately."

"Theodore must have mixed the serum into Adorno's daily diet beforehand, and because the amount was small, the serum had a relatively good effect..."

Falgar: "What do you mean?"

"It means that as long as this old knight is kept off the battlefield and properly recuperated, he can probably live for a few more years," Serene said. "The angel serum in his body is working, keeping him alive."

Wang Yan nodded and said, "Adorno has a high compatibility with the Angel Serum. Normally, even if it is a small amount and repeated, the power of the mutation should take effect. However, in Adorno's case, the serum only gives him a healthier body."

"Hmm? Then, could the last vial of serum...?" Theodore reacted instantly.

Wang Yan glanced at him: "Don't even think about it. It won't work, and it won't have any effect. Adorno's condition has reached a certain balance. If the serum wants to take effect again, the dosage needs to be increased. But once the dosage is increased, no matter how high the compatibility, there will be side effects."

"After all, this is dragon serum, not real angel serum."

Wang Yan guessed that Adorno, as a benevolent knight, had a knightly philosophy that perfectly matched the angel's love for humanity. Therefore, with the use of a small amount of serum, the angelic properties in the serum resisted the dragon's properties, which is why he adapted to the serum and became healthy.

However, if the dosage is increased, the dragon characteristics in the serum will definitely surpass the angel characteristics, after all, Usa is no longer an angel.

In the end, the distortion will still occur.

"Alright, Theodore, you've done enough for me. This old man has fought monsters his whole life; he doesn't want to become one himself." Adorno patted the boy's shoulder. "Now, go back with the Grand Master and face the Knights' judgment!"

"...Yes, Professor Adorno." Theodore nodded in agreement.

Without giving the two juvenile prisoners much more time, Falga bid farewell to Adorno and left the house with his men.

They did not immediately return to Montreal.

They first went to the Knights' headquarters, where Falgar asked someone to keep an eye on Adorno.

After arranging everything, Falga said to the king, "I'll trouble you again with the matter of returning."

"No trouble at all. It's an honor to clean up after a knight of such high moral character," Wang Yan said softly.

Although he himself was not a knight and did not have many noble qualities, it did not prevent Wang Yan from acknowledging such a person.

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The benevolent knight Adorno, in terms of both strength and wisdom, was insignificant to Wang Yan, but his character and principles were worthy of Wang Yan's respect.

They summoned the jade chariot, boarded it, and then, to the astonishment of the knights stationed there, soared into the sky and flew towards Mengcheng.

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Back in Montreal.

Falgar and Luminous, as Grand Master and Honorary Knight of the Knights of Favonius, are tasked with bringing two errant individuals back to the Order.

Wang Yan and Diluc had no interest in making the trip again.

"It's getting dark, so I won't go to the Knights with you guys. Diluc and I are going to Angel's Gift and mooch a meal there." Wang Yan waved to Falgar, Luminous, and Paimon.

Falgar paused, licked his lips, and looked at Ying beside him: "Knight of Honor, how about... you send Lorne and the others to the Knights?"

Before Ying could speak, Lorne said directly, "If the Grand Commander goes drinking, then I'm just running away."

"Oh, ah!" Falgar looked at Lorne in shock. "Why?!"

"Hmm... I guess it's better for both sides to lose than for one to win. I'm going to be punished by Commander Qin, while the Grand Commander is going to have a good time drinking. I'm not happy about it," Lorne said directly.

"Ugh, you're such a nasty brat!" Falgar roared, but still swallowed hard. "I'll go out for a drink after I send you to the Knights!"

"Then we'll see if Commander Qin will let you out." Lorne shrugged, completely lacking the intuition of a prisoner.

Seeing this, Falga gave him a sharp rap on the head: "Kid, you're a prisoner now, don't be so arrogant!"

Lorne's lips twitched: "..."

It hurts a little.

"Let's go, let's go, wait for me at the tavern, Wang Yan!" Falga waved his hand and left with his men.

Wang Yan withdrew his gaze and looked at Diluc: "Master Diluc, is it alright if I mooch a meal from you?"

"...I didn't think scholars would be alcoholics."

"Huh? Didn't the information you received from your senior mention that I once got Falgar drunk?"

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