The Invincible Mercenary King (by Matt Watt) novel Chapter 467

Chapter 467 

As he looked at Reign Labenz’s inquisitive and puzzled gaze. Haylan Jaber smiled bitterly and said, “Actually, my relationship with Xander is very simple. It’s not as complicated as you guys think.” 

Xander stepped forward and continued where Haylan left off. “Three years ago, Haylan saved my life. He was my savior! 

“Therefore, I’ll do everything he says.” 

Upon hearing this, the realization dawned on everyone. 

So that was the reason! 

No wonder Xander was willing to be a supporting character when Haylan attacked just now and simply handed Buckminster Payne over to Haylan. 

However, Scarlett and Silver Fox obviously did not believe Xander’s words. 

The two of them frowned and their eyes swept back and forth between Haylan and Xander. 

Their woman’s sixth senses told them that the relationship between Xander and Haylan was definitely not that simple. 

“This guy is getting better at spouting nonsense,” Silver Fox thought to herself. 

“You’re full of lies,” Scarlett retorted in her heart. 

Both women had worked with Haylan for a period of time and knew Haylan’s personality very well. 

They did not believe Xander’s words at all! 

However, the two women were very close to Haylan and so did not expose his lie. 

“Savior?” Eden stood in the crowd with a solemn gaze. It was obvious that he did not believe Xander’s words either. 

If Haylan was able to save Xander, that meant that Haylan’s ability was even greater. 

However, what gave him away was the fact that he could order Xander around! 

After all, Xander was the vanguard of the Shadow Knight mercenary group. Not just anyone could order him around! 

More than ever, Josel Gierczak, Sharvin Lewton, and the other tycoons looked at Haylan in a different light. 

Xander did not explain too much. Instead, he said, “Ladies and gentlemen, we have received supplies from the Shadow Knight mercenary group. Now, we have a compass, a navigation device, and fuel. We can set off and return to Flensburg City 

now.” 

When everyone heard this, they were overjoyed. 

That was right! 

After going through so many things, they could finally return to Flensburg City and no longer drift aimlessly in the vast sea. Under Xander’s direction, everyone present stopped delving into the relationship between Haylan and Xander and returned to their seats. 

Eden took over as the ship’s captain and steered the ship in a different course to head toward Flensburg City. 

Before they had sailed for long, the sun began setting. 

The afterglow of sunset cast its light on the surface of the sea, making the waves sparkle with golden light. 

The rainbow-colored fiery clouds turned the horizon into a reddish hue. 

In the sky, a flock of seagulls emitted clear cries as they flew past. 

On the wide ocean surface, some flying fish could be seen leaping out of the sea. 

This scene was as beautiful as a painting. 

“It’s so beautiful.” 

Reign stood on the weather deck and gave a heartfelt sigh as she gazed at the scene in front of her. 

Haylan was also looking at the seascape as if it were a painting. He nodded and sang its praises, The sunset-tinted clouds and lone mallard soar together,The autumn water shares the reflection from the continuous sky.”I only read about it in textbooks in the past. I didn’t expect to see it for myself now. 

“Although this is a seagull and not a wild mallard, the sight is enough to make one indulge in it and forget about oneself. 

“So the scenery that the poet saw back then was so beautiful. It is indeed very moving.” 

In the past, when Haylan was studying, he did not understand how moving this poet’s “Preface to the Prince’s Pavilion” was. He only felt that it was particularly difficult to memorize. 

Now that Haylan had grown up and had experience working in society, he finally realized how impressive this poet was after sering the vast seascape, 

He was even more awed and moved by the lines. “The sunset-tinted clouds and lone mallard soar together,The autumn water shares the reflection from the continuous sky” 

“That’s right. Let’s continue reciting the Preface to the Prince’s Pavilion It is really soul-cleansing” 

Reign nodded and suddenly asked, “How does this poem go** 

As she spoke, she looked at Haylan doubtfully. 

“Heft the country before graduating from my third year of high school. Do you think I still remember? Haylan said. 

Then let me help you get started. Yuslin Prefecture in the past, is now Horelin Prefecture Their ground locations. correspond to Mount Heavens and Landhull. The three rivers as sleeves and the five lakes as belts Connect the nearby Kingdom Resources are as precious as heavenly treasures. Their light piercing What comes after this?” Reign prompted. 

Initially, Haylan did not remember anymore, but after hearing these words, the memories in his mind suddenly came flooding back. He continued, “Their light piercing twixt constellation Ox and Dipper. The land shines as talents arrive…” 

The two of them recited one line after another and soon finished reciting the “Preface to the Prince’s Pavilion.” 

Haylan looked at Reign in astonishment. 

He was very surprised that Reign was able to recite the whole “Preface to the Prince’s Pavilion” entirely from memory. It seemed that what she said about having a photographic memory was true. 

Reign kept reciting. “Tam of lowly status, a mere ordinary scholar. I have no way to enlist and repay my country. Though Im twenty-one, harboring thoughts to discard brush for the sword, admiring your valiant adventures. 

“Having to forsake a whole life’s glory and riches. To wait upon Father day and night miles away. I’m not outstanding like others. Yet can mingle with learned neighbors. One day when I hurry to the courtyard, I will be honored with a seat to receive Father’s guidance.” 

“I will be honored with a seat to receive Father’s guidance. How wonderful that would be! 

“Unfortunately, the poet drowned in the end and couldn’t accompany his father much. 

“Im in the same situation as the port. I’m alone now. I can’t find my father and can’t save my brother…. 

“When will my brother and I be able to accompany my father and receive his guidance?” 

At the thought of this, sadness welled up in Reign’s heart and her eyes turned red-rimmed. 

Haylan stood by her side and said faintly, “Cry if you want to.” 

Haylan was still considered lucky. After eight years of war, he returned home again. His parents were still alive, and his family members were all there. 

Both of Reign’s parents were not around, and her younger brother was in a coma. 

For so many years, there was no one for her to pour out the bitterness in her heart to. Worse still, she did not know how to give vent to the pressure she was under. 

Reign wiped the tears from her eyes and said with a smile, “Forget it. Crying won’t solve the problem. Trajust lamenting a 

little. 

“Forget it. Let’s go back and rest.” 

With that, Reign departed first and returned to the cabin to rest. 

The night passed quickly. 

The next morning, the Swan Cruise ship encountered another cruise ship. 

Mr. Zabel was standing at the bow. He had brought his troops to lend support.