Crusader Knights scorned this actor-like profession, but had to admit that Knight Tournament had indeed become a pillar industry of Kazimierz, providing substantial tax revenue for military expenses.
And every three years, Kazimierz hosts an Olympic-level grand competition, where Martial Artists from all over the world related to "Knights" participate as Tournament Knights.
Moreover, Goki knew that this Knight Tournament would produce a new legend, one capable of piercing through all darkness and bringing light into the hearts of Kazimierz's people—even if only for a moment.
However, this had nothing to do with Goki. He had no intention of interfering with that female Knight's legendary journey—she was great enough on her own and didn't need much help.
His goal was to prevent unforeseen factors from disrupting this legendary story.
The god who devoured the power of the Daughter of the Cosmos was preserved in an ancient Crusader Knight's tomb, hidden near this most modern city.
"Mmm~~ No food, just kisses~~"
Skadi, however, leaned directly onto Goki, her jewel-like red eyes wide, pouting her moist little lips at him.
The intimidating presence she displayed when facing prey, and her coldness towards outsiders, vanished. Her ample chest directly enveloped Goki's arm, making one want to bury themselves in it right then and there.
In these past few days, Skadi and Goki had no one else around them. The two indulged in affection for several days, spending half their time embraced—of course, with Skadi sitting on him, Goki's thigh was undoubtedly fractured.
Now, Skadi had become a true big baby, unable to sleep without kisses, and unable to get up without kisses.
"Alright, alright, just one kiss, okay? There are still people around."
Watching Skadi's playful antics, Goki chuckled softly, slowly lowered his head, and a soft murmuring sound soon filled the narrow carriage.
How to put it, compared to the bounty hunter Skadi in the game, the current soft Skadi, even in fan-fiction where characters are shipped, would be considered somewhat OOC.
But for Goki, who had accompanied Skadi through all these adventures, her changes were not surprising at all.
Now, she wasn't a lone hunter, but a girl traveling with a "super good friend."
She wasn't alone; she still had two companions as an Abyssal Hunter, not to mention Goki, her amazing good friend.
And Goki had doted on her all the way, practically afraid to melt her in his mouth, or hold her in his hands... he couldn't lift her.
Throughout their journey, Skadi, who emerged from the sea, had Goki's care. She was meticulously looked after when she didn't adapt to the environment, and wouldn't be tricked by bandits and scammers due to her naivety. Processes that required the use of lethal force were avoided as much as possible.
Skadi had met many villains, but also many good people. Her clear understanding of good and evil in the land world made her not vigilant about everything around her, but rather chose to carefully distinguish.
If she were to go to Dropsy Village now and meet little Magallan, Skadi would certainly help the little Knight Guard enthusiastically, and wouldn't be completely unwilling to talk, causing many misunderstandings, as in the original story.
Although Skadi always emphasized that her accompanying Goki was merely a vacation, and as soon as Second Captain Gladiia and Specter came looking for her, she would rejoin the fight.
But Goki felt that by the time Gladiia and Specter found them, at the current pace of progress, Little Orca would probably already be on maternity leave.
Moreover, could Gladiia and Specter, those two wives, really escape? Little Swordfish and Little Shark would all have to be arranged!
However, just as the Dropsy Village plot showed, there was a "key" in the Kazimierz Knight's Tomb that was closely related to Aegir.
The current Skadi might not know why her future self, six years later, would search for the relics in the tomb, but Goki had to be prepared.
After a long period of affection, Skadi and Goki separated, smiling foolishly at each other. Skadi even touched her slightly reddened lips.
"Stop licking my lips, Goki, it tickles."
Goki had considered, mimicking movie scenes, prying open Skadi's lips and invading her mouth, but alas, his weak tongue was no match for Skadi's lips.
It was laughable; he couldn't even get into her mouth. Goki could already imagine how much effort Little Goki would have to put in on the day they reached home base.
Was he stupid? Why did he pick arcane arts? Not enough strength, brother! No Little Orca to be born!
"Alright, alright, no more licking, no more licking."
Goki knew that besides important matters, he also needed to quickly improve his skills.
[No choice, let's take it slow—Miss Doll, how about we train?]
[Dream on, kind Hunter. I don't want to deal with you after you've kissed other women...]
[Yes, yes, yes, I promise, our first kiss will be in the best possible scenario—I will prepare well.]
[I didn't tell you to prepare!]
Miss Doll's voice was particularly shy, saying no, but her coy eagerness was no longer concealed—recently, she had grown accustomed to calling the Hunter's Gate 'home'.
After their morning kiss, Goki was about to rummage through his bag to feed Skadi when he noticed that the steadily moving vehicle suddenly stopped. Soon, the front door of the compartment was knocked twice.
"Come in, Mr. Kannott."
Soon, a man covered in metal armor opened the compartment door and respectfully walked in.
This man, who had appeared in the story and even sold Goki items in the roguelike mode, was the most famous messenger dealer on the Columbia border, and Goki also knew the power behind him...
"Mr. Goki... we've encountered a small problem that might cause a delay. There seems to be a battle happening on the road ahead."
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