Upon hearing Kane's response, Commander Sakerem nodded appreciatively and patted Kane on the shoulder.
"I have important matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
Then he left with his guards and knights.
However, the Saintess and the knights guarding her did not follow the commander.
The equipment on these knights was much more refined and lavish than that of the ordinary knights and soldiers in the vicinity, likely akin to the Holy Knights of the church.
The Saintess walked up to Kane, bent down, lifted one of Kane's arms, and clasped Kane's hand within her own, slightly tilting her head, gazing intently at Kane with bright and gentle eyes.
Watching this scene, Kreya behind Kane widened her eyes, and her hands instinctively reached for the longsword at her waist.
Longbei, next to him, quickly jumped up and grabbed her hand armor, saying, "Don't be hasty, don't be hasty! The Saintess hasn't said anything yet; maybe it's just a ceremonial gesture?"
