Nobilis of War novel Chapter 23

"Thank you so much, sir!"

The elder nodded at Darren, then he walked away.

Darren wasted no time and chose a fast horse from the stable. He mounted quickly and rode out, heading east.

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Sand and dust flew past as Darren rushed forward on his horse. After half a day, they had traveled more than a thousand miles, where Darren was greeted with towering hills and boundless dense forests.

But as Darren pushed to keep going, the horse became worn out.

"All right! Go now! Go back to your natural home." Darren stepped off the horse and released the bridle, freeing the horse in the forest.

After walking for some time, Darren saw a luxury carriage appearing on the road ahead.

Darren, standing from a distance, saw a girl in purple cloth and a maid sitting in the carriage. Following behind the carriage, there was a stocky teenager, riding on a horse. The carriage was heading in the same direction as Darren, so he decided to ask them if they could give him a ride to the east.

He swept around the carriage to get their attention.

When the carriage's driver saw Darren, he stopped their horse at once.

The driver was surprised to see Darren and thought he was a robber, so he exclaimed, "We are the Su Clan from Ossiriand. My lady is heading for the Ilmen Sect for the new disciples' register. You are blocking our path. I beg your pardon."

The driver was a clever man. He told Darren the two pieces of key information about the girl in the carriage. Generally speaking, a robber would never want to get involved with a disciple of the Ilmen Sect, the most prestigious sect of the country.

Darren smiled and answered, "Ha-ha! I'm sorry to make you misunderstand that I'm a robber. I'm here to ask for your assistance, Miss Su. Could you give me a ride? Please?"

"What's going on?" said the stocky teenager, who was sleepy at first. When the carriage stopped, he got annoyed and dismounted from the horse at once. He rushed over and yelled at Darren, "Leave now! Do you know who she is? My cousin is the talented disciple of the Ilmen Sect. Go away now! Otherwise, I will teach you a lesson you won't forget!"

"Come on! Don't be so rude! Where are your manners?" The girl in purple stepped out of the carriage.

Her delicate face would lure any man. The gauzy purple dress accented her slender figure and her snow-white skin, striking a captivating presence.

"Where do you head for, mister?" the girl asked. Her voice was sweet and pleasing.

"The Ilmen Sect. For the new disciples' register as well. But my horse was worn out. Would you give me a ride, Miss Su?"