A peerless killer possessing a cat girl assassin from another world

"Effective today, I, Desovo Diaz, will step down as the leader of the Knights of the Dorok Guards and be completely removed from the Knights. Please be informed..."

The knight with white beard and hair but tall figure stood on the high platform where the knights resided and delivered a resignation speech.

Everyone in the audience was extremely puzzled, the news was too sudden.

The leader who was fine yesterday suddenly announced his retirement and retired...

"Baron Woodrog, come out!"

"Here, leader!" A middle-aged man with the same white beard and hair walked out of the team.

"From now on, you are the leader of the Knights, and the responsibility of protecting the kingdom is entrusted to you."

The old man's words were stern and unquestionable.

"But...leader..."

"No buts! This is an order. It is the result of discussions between Your Majesty and I. You are not allowed to refuse!"

"......yes......"

It wasn't until here that everyone in the Knights came back to their senses.

An era, an era belonging to the legendary knight "Dorok's Shield", is about to come to an end...

"That's it... let's call it a night!"

To everyone's surprise, the old group leader didn't seem to be ready to say anything more. He thought he would have a long speech as usual...

As a result, everyone is still a little unaccustomed to it.

The meeting was dismissed, but no one was willing to leave. Instead, they stood there and watched the old man walk down the steps step by step towards the door of the Knights.

Finally, when the old man disappeared at the door of the Knights, everyone sighed and sighed at each other and left there.

In the end, only a young knight was left, standing there blankly.

As if he had finally made up his mind, the young man gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and chased out the door.

"Captain!"

"Apprentice knight Ivan...what's the matter? Also, don't call me captain again."

"...Why did you leave so suddenly?"

Ivan felt that he should at least ask why...

"...People always have to pay the price for their choices...I say this, do you understand?"

"No, I don't understand! You are still in such good health that you shouldn't just retreat into seclusion like this. What's more, what will the kingdom do without you?"

"... Ridiculous... Could it be that without me as an old man, the kingdom will not turn around?" The old man was a little angry and accused.

"...I didn't mean that...I meant..."

"There's nothing to say. I can't go back on my decision. Okay, let's go." The old man began to chase people away.

The young man was dejected and had no choice but to turn around and leave.

"Wait..." the old man's helpless voice came from behind.

Ivan stopped and looked back at the old man.

"Boy Ivan, there are some things I can't tell you. It won't do you any good if you know them. But I hope you know that I didn't make this decision hastily. The Knights have been passed down for dozens of generations, and no one can sit still for a long time. In this position, I am old and no longer have the energy to care about these affairs. Now that the kingdom is peaceful, there is no need for an old man who only knows how to fight..."

"New people need to grow up, so the old people have to give way, otherwise the Knights will sooner or later have a talent shortage. Do you think this is really good for it? When the real storm comes, will the kingdom be able to survive it?"

"...This..." Ivan never thought that far ahead.

"I deeply love the country where I was born and raised, although I have never received much favor from it. Unlike you, the next head of the Burgund family, your starting point is much higher than mine. Not every noble child Everyone is willing to join the Knights to experience hardships, and I think highly of you."

"But, you kid is a bit stubborn and doesn't know how to adapt. This is not a good thing. Like me... one mistake will lead to eternal regret..."

"...You are still young, you will naturally understand these principles in the future."

The old man said seriously.

"Desovo! It's time to go, don't keep people waiting!"

An old magician stood in the distance, shouting to the old man.

"I know! Don't rush..." the old man replied impatiently.

If Ivan is not mistaken, that gentleman is the chief court mage Ian Landsall...

"That's it, kid, let's go!" Hearing the old mage's urging, the old man seemed to have remembered something and was about to leave in a hurry.

"...Then, Commander, can I see you again in the future?" Ivan asked.

"Alas...I still let you ask this question..."

"How should I put it... Maybe we will never see each other again in this life. You should understand, boy. Of course, I personally hope it is best not to meet again." The old man gave Ivan a "you know" look. , without saying a word, he turned and walked towards the old mage.

"I told you not to rush me, but what if I'm a little late? Can she still tear me apart? Really..." the old man muttered to the old mage.

Watching the old leader disappear from sight again, Ivan finally embarked on his way back with peace of mind.

The old man's words contained profound meaning. In Ivan's view, what the old man meant was that he was retiring. In terms of life span, it would be difficult for the two of them to meet again.

Although I don’t know which one of them will leave first...

It seems that the old leader is planning to go somewhere with the chief court mage.

But... he looks a lot like the old leader...

...is it really similar?

......

Finally, the day came when the old captain's successor, Captain Balon, resigned. Ivan also ended his long experience, returned to the family territory, and took over the position of head of the family from his father.

At that moment, the middle-aged Ivan fully understood the importance of this responsibility and how heavy the responsibility of being a guardian of the kingdom was.

He also witnessed the inheritance of talents in the kingdom. Captain Balon handed over the position of leader to a young man from the Paying family. In the same year, His Majesty the King passed away, and the equally young Prince Richard succeeded to the throne, and his daughter became the queen. , the young head of the Campbell family also returned to the north, taking care of each other with the city of Melbourne...

Fifty years have passed since the day I talked with the old regiment leader. Everything is changing, but everything seems to have stayed the same.

The kingdom is still in good condition, and it is he, Ivan, who is getting older...

The old leader is right. The old man must give way. After paving the way for the newcomer, he should take the initiative to retreat behind the scenes.

But there is another point in the old leader's words that Ivan doesn't understand...

Why do you say "I hope we never meet again"?

At that time, the tone of the old leader's tone didn't sound like he hated himself or the Knights...

......

"Father......"

"Father......"

"Father!"

Three increasingly clear calls pulled Ivan from memories back to reality.

Ivan slowly opened his eyes, and what he saw was...

"Ro...Shalin..."

"Ahem!" He choked out a mouthful of blood.

"Father! Don't speak yet! We are being treated, hold on!" Rosalin burst into tears, and the energy contained in the healing magic was injected crazily into her old father's body.

"Sorry, I'm late...I'm sorry..."

"...Why are you here...how dangerous it is here...ahem!"

"Please, stop talking..."

Rosalyn pleaded.

"Boy, listen to your daughter carefully, or do you just want to commit suicide at a young age?"

A familiar voice came...

Ivan slightly turned his sore neck and looked towards the source of the sound——

"Goddess... above..."

This is not a dream...

Ivan even forgot about the pain all over his body, and instinctively widened his eyes. Big tears dripped down his wrinkled eyes, and then immediately turned into a river of tears. His voice could not help but tremble and trembled out three words:

"Old leader..."

Dessovo smiled, like a kind old man next door, greeting the returning tourists:

"Ah, boy Ivan, I'm back."

"The last thing I want is to meet again..."