Tilly’s expression changed as she understood Rockto’s meaning.
It was actually very simple.
“Someone who can easily repel a top-tier Legendary-level expert like Saliro and annihilate the entire Raifurut family overnight, would those guys dare to provoke him casually?”
Rockto said this as if he disdained those people.
“Especially those high-ranking officials who value their status and power so much, would they dare to come and find fault with us without knowing the opponent’s strength, our relationship with him, or any of his background?”
The answer to this question didn’t even require any thought.
The higher one’s position, the more cowardly they were, and the more concerns they had.
Therefore, Rockto was certain.
“Before they figure all of this out, neither Saliro nor the nobles of the Imperial Consort’s faction will dare to come and cause trouble for us.” Rockto said confidently, “Unless they report this matter and have Imperial Consort Mara return.”
But if that happened, Shien’s goal would be achieved.
What he wanted was for Mara to appear.
Therefore…
“That person probably calculated all of this before taking action. You still have a lot to learn, Tilly.”
Rockto reminded Tilly.
“This…”
Tilly was speechless.
If that were truly the case, then her worries were indeed unnecessary.
What she could think of, others could naturally think of as well.
And since others had chosen to do this, there must be a reason.
She still had a lot to learn and observe before she could keep up with their pace.
“Naive young lady.”
Shien’s teasing words echoed in Tilly’s ears.
Tilly felt dissatisfied, but she couldn’t help but sigh. While all these options work, the best choice depends on the specific nuance you want to convey:
It seemed that she was indeed somewhat naive.
Although she was talented, brave, and decisive, outstanding among the younger generation, that was only in terms of her achievements as a knight.
She wouldn’t just be a knight in the future; she would also be the heir of the Bigusler family.
As the future head of the family, simply improving her strength wasn’t enough.
Even in the Empire, where martial prowess was valued above all else, if the head of the family was strong enough, they could control everything, but controlling everything didn’t mean that the family could develop further.
Tilly still had a lot to learn.
“Then what about Prince Harvis?” Tilly thought for a moment and asked another question, “Does Prince Harvis have any plans or actions?”
Tilly’s words were met with Rockto shaking his head.
“His Highness can’t leave the Imperial Palace now, not even his bedchamber. He can’t contact us or act freely. We have to do everything ourselves.” Rockto said, “Anyway, His Highness’s instruction is for us to cooperate unconditionally with that person, and leave the rest to him.”
This was indeed Harvis’s instruction.
Harvis didn’t reveal much to Rockto, only emphasizing Shien’s importance and asking Rockto to cooperate with him unconditionally.
Of course, Harvis also revealed a little about the deal between him and Shien to Rockto.
It was this little bit of information that made Rockto gasp earlier.
To be honest, Rockto somewhat opposed Harvis’s decision.
That deal, for Rockto, an Imperial Knight who had been loyal to the Empire his entire life, was somewhat difficult to accept.
Especially since Shien was from the Kingdom, the fiancé of the Kingdom’s Treasure, and the future son-in-law of the Mitra Kingdom’s royal family. If that deal were truly completed, it would be very difficult to accept.
Harvis seemed to have anticipated this and mentioned it in the letter with a serious tone.
“We must break the old to establish the new. In our current situation, we can’t be picky.”
“I have an agreement with him that this matter won’t be exposed and won’t have too much impact on the Empire’s future.”
“Moreover, strictly speaking, although he is from the Kingdom, he has close ties with the Demon Race and the God Race, and is backed by those two. Making this deal might not be a bad thing for the Empire.”
“I hope you will prioritize the bigger picture.”
Seeing these words, Rockto, after a long silence, decided to cooperate.
He was mainly persuaded by Harvis.
Shien’s identity was indeed special, and he couldn’t be simply viewed as someone from the Kingdom.
Considering this, Rockto agreed.
Tilly naturally didn’t know all of this.
But hearing Rockto asking her to cooperate unconditionally with Shien, Tilly hesitated for a moment, then finally asked,
“Father,” Tilly said cautiously, “Is he really only in his early twenties?”
Upon hearing this, Rockto looked at Tilly.
Seeing the hesitation, doubt, inquiry, and curiosity in Tilly’s eyes, Rockto fell silent again.
Then, Rockto spoke, uttering a single word.
“Yes.”
This single word completely stunned Tilly.
Tilly was lost in thought.
“A twenty-year-old Legendary-level expert…”
She knew how astonishing this was.
And it was a fact.
“He…”
Just who is this person?
Tilly’s heart was filled with shock, confusion, and uncertainty.
After this incident, Shien’s status in Tilly’s heart completely changed.
He became even more mysterious and unbelievable.