I'm a little bit cute after transforming.

That day, Diana rode her little black horse around the academy's ranch. After two days of classes, she got bored and had to skip class. Fortunately, her classmates and teachers were already used to it.

The academy's ranch is very large and raises many animals, so Xiao Hei lives a relatively free life here.

Diana lay in the shade of a tree, listening to the occasional birdsong around her. How pleasant it was to be undisturbed like this!

Diana was still wondering whether to have lunch at Candice's house or at the cafeteria.

The sound of the wind rustling through the lawn filled the air, and Diana opened her eyes, looking in the direction of the sound.

Adolf flew over angrily.

"Anna, didn't I tell you yesterday not to run around? We're going to the palace to see His Majesty today!"

Diana shrugged.

"Master, I only nodded and sighed yesterday, I didn't agree at all~"

Adolf was speechless. 'When someone nods, it's not an agreement, it's an exclamation!'

"In short, just think of it as a trip to the palace. Just nod and agree with whatever the king says. I'll go with you."

Diana thought about it and agreed. After all, she had nothing else to do and had never been to the palace.

"Alright then, let's go take a look!"

Adolf breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Diana wouldn't want to go. If the king lost face, it would be troublesome. Now was not the time to turn against him!

Adolf took Diana's hand and used flight magic to fly towards the academy gate.

"Let's hurry over there, the Knights have been waiting for a long time!"

"A knightly order? Are they that powerful?"

Adolf nodded.

"Those who can join the Knights are all quite powerful. According to the Adventurers' Association's ranking system, even ordinary knights have silver-level strength."

"All four captains possess steel-level strength, and the sole leader is even more unfathomable. Within the royal palace, even the Demon King might not be his match. He also has another title—Sword Saint!"

Diana was somewhat puzzled.

"Why do you say that the Demon King is no match for him in the palace?"

Adolf glanced around, then whispered:

"There's a barrier inside the palace; you can't use magic there! He's practically invincible in close combat! You absolutely mustn't act recklessly inside the palace!"

Diana nodded, recalling the scene that had unfolded in that room on the northern border, which had indeed been very disadvantageous to her.

"What exactly is that barrier? It's outrageous!"

"That's one of the Seven Sacred Artifacts, but I don't know what it is!"

Diana looked on with curiosity.

"The Seven Sacred Artifacts! What are those? Are they very powerful?"

Adolf shook his head.

"I only know that the Holy Sword used by the hero is one of them. The one in the king's hand is known only to each king. I've heard that the vampires also have one, and the church also has one!"

"Each sacred artifact possesses unimaginable power!"

Diana's eyes sparkled; these seven holy relics were definitely treasures! Who knows what good things might happen if she collected all seven?

During their conversation, the two flew to the school gate. Several knights in silver armor, riding horses, were already impatient, but they didn't say anything.

The two boarded the luxurious carriage, and soon it began to move.

Diana took out a bag of potato chips, tore open the packaging and started eating. She looked at Adolf and handed the bag to him.

"Master, would you like some?"

Adolf shook his head.

"no need."

Diana leaned against the window, eating while admiring the view outside.

"Oh, right! Master, when we go to see the king, they should provide meals, right?"

Adolf shook his head with a wry smile, 'You didn't actually think you were going on vacation!'

"I'm afraid we won't prepare."

"Tch~ How stingy!"

Adolf solemnly instructed again:

"Anna, you can't just say anything when you're in the palace!"

Diana nodded seriously.

Adolf really wanted to ask, 'Is that an exclamation or an agreement?'

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The carriage traveled smoothly without any bumps along the way, the road was very flat, and the carriage moved quickly. Around noon, they finally arrived at the gate of the third city wall of the capital.

The knight showed his identification token, and the guards at the gate respectfully let the carriage pass.

Passing through the city wall, the space suddenly opens up, with no dense buildings around, but rather various trees and plants, and a few scattered buildings that are quite magnificent.

A wide and straight road stretched into the distance, with the royal palace looming in the distance, exuding an aura of majesty.

The carriage moved slowly along the main road and finally stopped at the foot of the steps in front of the palace.

Diana couldn't wait to get off the carriage and look up at the steps.

"Wow, there are so many!"

Adolf coughed lightly and reminded him:

"Remember what I told you."

Diana nodded and, led by two knights, walked with Adolf into the palace.

Upon entering the palace, they were led to a large gate.

A knight pushed open the door and entered. After a moment, the knight came out and informed the two that they could go in.

Adolf led Diana inside.

Upon entering, Diana looked around in amazement at the magnificent decorations.

'Those golden decorations...could they all be made of gold?'

Deep within the hall, on a golden throne inlaid with various jewels, sat a middle-aged man with a bloated figure. He held a golden scepter in front of him with both hands, and his face was full of laziness.

Judging from his facial features, he was quite handsome in his youth.

Two rows of nobles and knights stood at the bottom of the steps.

As the two approached, Adolf gave a slight bow, and Diana followed suit.

"I am very sorry, Your Majesty, but my journey has been delayed for some reason!"

A nobleman standing nearby looked displeased.

"Do you know how long we've been waiting? Dean Adolf, what an airs you have!"

"For a gentleman, punctuality is the most basic principle!"

Seeing that everyone was about to speak, the king raised his hand.

"It's alright! The academy is very busy, it's no problem for the teacher to be a little late!"

The surrounding chatter gradually subsided.

The king looked at Diana and, noticing she was scrutinizing him, smiled slightly.

"You're Diana?"

Diana nodded.

The king was taken aback.

"News has come that you defeated the Demon King and stopped their invasion. Is that true?"

Diana nodded.

The king's lips twitched. 'Is this child mute?'

Adolf inwardly wiped away a cold sweat. 'You're really obedient, aren't you? At least say something back!'

"Your Majesty, Anna is a rather shy child, please forgive her!"

The king laughed.

"It's alright, I find this child particularly endearing."

"Diana, you've done a great service. What do you want? How about I bestow upon you an earldom?"

Diana nodded.

Some of the surrounding nobles objected and tried to dissuade him.

"No, Your Majesty! She's still a child. How can she be granted the title of Earl?"

"Yes! Your Majesty, at most you can only grant her the title of baron!"

The king raised his hand to stop the crowd.

"Diana has achieved so much at such a young age; her future is limitless. Making her an earl would be entirely appropriate!"

The nobles finally understood that His Majesty wanted to win over this child, and they understood why after considering that she possessed the treasure of the Water of Life.

Seeing that Diana remained unmoved, the king assumed she was unaware of the weight of the Earl's title and gestured to one of his guards.

The guard stepped forward and shouted:

“伯爵领地8600英亩，1000户3500口，12骑士（具装骑兵）、12侍从（中等骑兵）、75个步兵，侍从若干。”

Seeing that Diana remained unmoved, the King looked puzzled. 'Does she not like power?'

Suddenly remembering something, the king laughed.

"I heard from Airoi that you were his classmate?"

Diana was taken aback. 'Who is Aloy?' She searched her memory. Oh... His Highness the Second Prince!'

Diana nodded.

The king keenly noticed Diana's pause and a smile crept onto his lips.

"How about I arrange for you to get engaged to him?"

Diana instinctively reached for a nod, but the moment she heard clearly, she forcefully shook her head, and a crisp cracking sound of bones rang out!

"No !!!!"