I'm a little bit cute after transforming.

Rhein unconsciously returned to his standing posture. He could hardly believe his ears, and his heart was filled with indescribable shock.

'The elven race's most precious treasure, the Water of Life? The legendary Water of Life that can extend one's lifespan?'

He never expected that Diana would bring out such a treasure, especially for him.

“Senior sister, let’s not become her disciple. The Water of Life is far too precious! I’m not worth it for you to do this.”

Rhine's voice trembled slightly, his eyes filled with guilt and unease.

Diana simply smiled and gave him an OK sign.

"It's alright, Rhine, it's nothing important."

Diana spoke very casually, as if the bottle of the Water of Life was just an ordinary item that could be obtained at will.

She had long wanted to give the Sword Saint a share of the Water of Life, but she had never had the chance. The Sword Saint's words just now reminded her of this, so she took this opportunity to give it to him. It was a perfect way to kill two birds with one stone!

At this moment, Rhine was deeply moved. He believed that Diana had said this for his sake, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

Moved, ashamed, and joyful, a mix of emotions overwhelmed him, making him almost unable to control himself. At that moment, Diana in his eyes seemed to be coated with a radiant halo, dazzlingly bright.

The Sword Saint maintained a calm expression throughout, but when he saw the bottle of Water of Life, a hint of undisguised desire flashed in his eyes.

He slowly picked up the wooden bottle on the table, gently stroking its surface with his fingers, as if feeling the boundless vitality contained within.

For someone nearing the end of their life, the contents of this small wooden bottle could drive them mad.

“I’m not a rigid person, Anna.”

The Sword Saint's voice remained calm, but his tone carried a rare gentleness.

"Since you're so eager to help this kid, I'll make an exception and teach him for a while. However, whether he can learn it or not depends on his own destiny."

"No problem, you just need to agree to teach him."

Diana readily replied that she didn't care at all whether she could learn it or not.

Rhine bowed deeply to the Sword Saint once again, his heart filled with gratitude and respect.

He knew this opportunity was hard-won, and he felt he could never repay Diana for everything she had done for him.

"Master! I will do my best to live up to your teachings and my senior sister's expectations."

Rhine's voice was deep and firm.

The Sword Saint waved his hand.

"I only agreed to teach you swordsmanship, I didn't say I would take you as my disciple, don't get that wrong."

Rhine scratched his head somewhat awkwardly.

"I understand, Sword Saint, but I will still treat you with the same respect as my master."

The Sword Saint was fairly satisfied with Rhine's attitude. 'He's a bit simple-minded, but he still knows his place. If only Anna were half as sensible as him.'

Adolf coughed lightly.

"Alright, enough with the small talk! Let's get down to business!"

"Old Yi, the atmosphere in the palace is a bit strange. What exactly happened? Even I have to undergo a strict check to enter the palace."

The Sword Saint sighed.

"His Majesty is critically ill, and the Crown Prince has taken power. I am no longer the Grand Master of the Knights, so asking me is useless."

Everyone wore an expression of disbelief, except for Diana.

"What? You've been removed from your post! Why didn't you tell me something so important sooner!"

Adolf suddenly stood up and paced back and forth with a worried expression.

"Now we're in trouble!"

The Sword Saint remained calm.

"In the struggle for royal power, the best strategy is to remain untainted. Why are you meddling in this?"

Adolf was furious at the Sword Saint's indifferent attitude.

He had been hoping to probe the Sword Saint's attitude this time and try to get him to join his side, so that he could play a key role in the future blitzkrieg of the royal palace. Now it seems that's out of the question.

"You old man, you're beyond saving! Giving you the Water of Life would be a waste!"

Adolf flicked his finger, intending to use wind magic to snatch the wooden bottle from the swordsman's hand. A cyan magic circle appeared, but it only lasted for a second before dissipating, and the magic failed to be used.

Adolf was shocked; he couldn't use magic! There was only one possibility: this was within the barrier set up by His Majesty's sacred artifact.

"Why can't I use magic?!"

Adolf tried several more times, with the same result each time. 'Could Anna's identity have been exposed? Is this a trap set by His Majesty?'

"Old man Yi! You were involved in this too?"

The Sword Saint's face was somewhat gloomy.

"Adolf, what do you mean!"

Adolf snorted coldly.

"What do you mean? Magic can't be used in your courtyard, and there are so many knights guarding it. What do you mean by that?!"

The Sword Saint was momentarily speechless.

"Um—I'd like to interrupt you for a moment!"

Everyone followed the sound.

Diana stretched out her hand and spread her five fingers. Five different colored magic spells instantly appeared at her fingertips, then dissipated, repeating this process over and over.

"I don't know what you're arguing about, but I know why we can't use magic!"

Diana pointed her other finger at the bewildered Rhine.

"Look—it's all because of Rhine; magic can't be used within a hundred meters of him!"

"How could this be possible!"

Adolf came to the edge of the Rhine and examined it closely. He even tried to use magic, but when he got close enough, the magic circle could no longer be conjured.

"It really is because of this kid!"

Adolf suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness; a magician who cannot cast spells is basically useless.

The thought of eliminating Rhine flashed through his mind, but he ultimately dismissed it.

"Anna, you're not allowed to have any contact with this kid anymore. He'll greatly weaken your strength!"

Rhein's heart skipped a beat, and he stood there stunned, as if struck by lightning.

Diana played with a magic circle that flickered like fireworks.

"It's not that exaggerated! So what if its strength is reduced?"

"Look! At least this is pretty fun!"

Diana shook the magic circle that flickered on her finger.

Adolf was speechless. 'You really don't think about anything at all!'

"Anna, there are quite a few people who want to harm you. If they find out about Rhine's ability, they will definitely use it to their advantage!"

"At that point, we'll definitely be at a disadvantage because we can't use magic!"

dong dong dong-

Suddenly there was a knock at the gate, and then the gate was pushed open, and a burly man led a group of knights in.

Diana recognized the burly man at the head of the group; he was Alex, the knight captain she had defeated with a single sword strike last time.

"I'm sorry, Commander. His Highness the Crown Prince urgently summoned Dean Adolf and Duke Diana, so he arrived in a bit of a hurry. Please forgive his rudeness."

Alex slapped his forehead in a mock manner.

"Look at my memory! You're not the commander anymore, I made another slip of the tongue. Please don't mind!"

The swordsman's eyes were icy.

"Alex, do you really think I'm too old to lift a sword?"

"Do you need me to teach you the rules of the Knights?"

Alex shivered, a chill inexplicably rising in his heart.

"Sir, you flatter me. I have a mission to attend to, so I won't chat with you any longer."

Alex dared not meet the swordsman's gaze and instead looked at Adolf.

"Please come in, gentlemen. The carriage is waiting outside."