A SIMPLE black carriage was moving towards the entrance gate of the city . Anyone who could see the direction it was travelling could tell that it was leaving the capital . Inside the carriage were two silent individuals . One was older and was wearing a simple black robe, his eyes closed as if contemplating something . The younger of the two was wearing a gray cloak, concealing the western clothes underneath .

It was, of course, the young general - Zhang Lei Feng - and the young Duke of Hanover - Argent Blackbourne .

It had been an hour since they left the Zhang household . Argent looked out of the carriage's window and remembered her temporary farewell with her sister . This was the first time that they separated after seven years of being together . So she couldn't help but remember it . Especially with this quiet atmosphere .

[One hour earlier . . . ]

"Remember what you promised . No unnecessary risk that would threaten your safety," Argent reminded her sister . They were just outside Aurum's courtyard . Because according to her sister, if she saw Argent getting on a carriage, her determination to stay here might be swayed . That's why they're saying their goodbyes here .

"I know, Brother . You too . Be careful, okay? Don't go getting into fights . "

"Since when did I ever start a fight?"

"It's because you always tend to p.i.s.s off people that's why you always get into fights . So try to be as low-key as possible, okay, Brother?"

Argent didn't know whether to laugh or cry . She didn't expect that there would come a time when Aurum would scold her about p.i.s.sing people off when her sister, herself, was also good at that . "Yes, yes," she just said .

Then she turned to Black who was currently sulking at the side . He was wearing a green short jacket and a flowery skirt below . His black hair was gathered in two buns on both sides of his head, wrapped with a red silk ribbon . Anyone who saw him would think that he was a very cute little girl . They would never suspect that he's a boy .

When Argent saw Black earlier like this, she almost burst out laughing . She never expected that Aurum would immediately dressed Black in girl's clothing . But she controlled herself because this kid would surely throw a tantrum if she did . He might even refused to crossdress .

"Master, Black doesn't want to wear this fluffy dress," he said, pouting .

"But I think Black is very cute like this," Argent said .

Black's expression suddenly brightened . "Really, Master? Black is really cute?"

"Yes . Immensely so . "

Black finally smiled and twirled around . "Then Black doesn't mind wearing this dress . "

"Such a simple-minded brat," Aurum commented .

"Just let him be . This way it would be easier to coax him into wearing girl's clothing next time . "

Then they saw the young general walking up to the courtyard's garden where they were .

"The carriage is ready . Are you--" Lei Feng stopped what he was about to say when he saw Black . His expression suddenly turned constipated . Then he glanced away . When he looked back at the twins, he already regained his composure . "Are you ready to go?" he asked Argent .

Argent nodded . She looked back at her sister . "I'll be going now . "

Aurum couldn't help but hug Argent tightly . "Take care, Brother . "

"Black wants a hug too!" Black followed, hugging Argent's arm .

Argent helplessly hugged back the two . "The two of you too . Make sure to take care of each other and don't forget to contact me everyday . "

The both nodded then hugged Argent one last time before letting go .

[Present time . . . ]

"Don't worry, three of my dark guards were left in the capital . I asked them to protect your sister if she's ever in danger," Lei Feng said, breaking the silence inside the carriage . "And that kid as well," he added . Then he remembered the kid wearing girl's clothing . He visibly shuddered just remembering that image . No . He would forget what he saw or he would definitely have nightmares .

Argent was slightly surprised by what Lei Feng said . "Thank you . That was actually thoughtful of you . "

"It's nothing . About the thing you asked me, I already talked about it with my dark guards . It will go according to your plan . "

The plan Lei Feng was talking about was them getting out of the carriage at the nearest forest . Of course, it had to be a spot where people wouldn't notice that two people jumped off from a moving carriage . After jumping off, the carriage would continue on like nothing happened . And would continue to travel towards the North, the complete opposite of their destination .

It was a counter-measure just in case the Emperor sent someone to follow them and watch their every move . The one driving the carriage was one of Lei Feng's dark guard . Argent believed that this guard had enough ability to lose anyone who would try to follow the carriage .

And then Argent planned to use her flying car to travel towards Hangzhou .

"Good . But aren't you going to ask me why I asked you to do that?" she curiously asked .

Based on Lei Feng's att.i.tude so far, he probably would do anything she asked . She was not sure where this groundless trust was coming from, but it was not really to her taste . It did benefit her . But not knowing the reason why would just continue to puzzle her and then she would just be annoyed because she couldn't solve it .

"I know you have your reason . If you don't want to say it, then I wouldn't pry," he simply said .

"Aren't you afraid that what I'm doing right now would have you ending up on the Emperor's bad side?"

"Even if that's the case, I won't mind . I'm not so weak that I have to worry about something like that . "

"Hmm . . . But it bothers me, this weird trust you have on me . So, mind telling me why?"

Lei Feng went silent for a second before raising his head and looking at her . "I'm not brave enough to tell you all my reasons now and explain to you everything . But trust me when I say that I'm not acting like this because I'm planning something nefarious . To you or to the people you treasure . If you don't believe me, then believe the vow I made to you . "

Argent stared back at him . She knew full well that this guy was a bad liar . The fact that he wasn't turning his gaze away was proof enough that he was telling the truth . His explanation was surely not enough . But somehow, it already eased her irritation by a few degrees . And she decided to tell him about her purpose in coming here in Xing .

It wouldn't be avoided anyway . Being with her on this journey, he would definitely know about it sooner or later . It was better to tell him about it now . Besides, he made that vow . If, according to what he said, they wouldn't be enemies, then they might as well be comrades . This guy, along with his dark guards, would definitely be a big help .

"My mother, she's abducted and was brought here in Xing . " Lei Feng's expression became more serious when he heard what she said . "Will you help me find her?"

"You don't even need to ask . I will do everything to help you find her," he declared, his obsidian black eyes full of unwavering determination .

"Good," Argent said, not even noticing the small smile that appeared on her lips .

After a while, they arrived at the forest near the capital . The carriage traveled swiftly inside . When they heard a small knock from the front of the carriage, they both knew that that was the signal that they could now jumped off outside . Both didn't hesitate to jump . They landed safely behind thick bushes . The carriage continued to move forward and the two easily jumped to the nearest tree branch .

"The clearing you wanted is just up ahead," Lei Feng said . "Follow me . "

Lei Feng started jumping from one tree to another and Argent easily followed . In just a few minutes, they reached the said clearing . Lei Feng landed perfectly on the clearing, followed closely by Argent . After a few seconds, three of Lei Feng's dark guards appear in front of them . All of them were wearing black overalls . Argent was not familiar with the two, but if she was not mistaken, the last one would be one of the dark guards Lei Feng brought to Albion .

"An Si, have you checked the perimeter?" Lei Feng asked the guard who looked familiar to Argent .

"Yes, Master . There's no one one within 100 meter radius of this clearing . "

Lei Feng turned to her . "Was that enough?"

Argent nodded . Then she took from her s.p.a.ce ring the capsule that housed her flying car, along with the remote . She threw it and pressed the right b.u.t.ton on the remote . Then the flying car appeared in front of them . She turned to the four men who didn't even bat their eyelashes at the sudden appearance of such a strange object .

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