Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Unexpected Battle
Regan fell silent suddenly.
Indeed.
No matter what, Adam was an aristocrat and a member of the Knight Academy.
And him?
He was just a merchant's son.
In this world, there was a huge gulf between aristocrats and commoners.
Just like between Regan and Adam.
The death of a commoner within the academy held a different weight compared to the death of an aristocracy descendant as a Knight Apprentice.
The Marquis's son named Eggers could unscrupulously oppress Regan and even attack him, but he might not be able to do the same to Adam.
Moreover, Adam wasn't afraid of these things either.
Realizing this, Regan held his sister in his arms, not knowing whether to feel relieved or sad.
Unconsciously, his mood became somewhat complicated, and he remained silent.
"Regan..."
Adam noticed his complex emotions and opened his mouth with a smile: "I said these things not to remind you of the differences between aristocrats and ordinary people, nor to make any comparisons based on their status."
"I just want to tell you that in this world, there is not much we can rely on most of the time."
"I can rely on my aristocratic identity and my achievements as a Knight Apprentice, but you don't have these."
"You can't rely on your father, and your status will be used as an excuse for others to oppress you. Even the wealth you possess could be a reason for others to cause trouble for you."
"But no matter what, you still have Anna and your sister."
He looked at Regan and spoke seriously, "Behind you, there is not emptiness. You have your sister, and you are her only support."
"In this world, she cannot rely on anyone other than you."
"So even for the sake of your sister, you must live well and strive to survive."
Adam's words were gentle yet firm. Although there was no particular rhythm, they seemed to contain a power that made it hard not to listen.
His speech was gentle, and his face was extremely determined as he looked at the person in front of him.
From behind, Kelly could not help but turn around and look at Adam. In front of her, Regan's expression also changed a bit.
"Yes..."
Regan held his sister and murmured to himself, "I still have Anna. Others can give up, but I absolutely cannot..."
"Once I give up, everything is over..."
He murmured in his heart, his conviction gradually becoming stronger.
Existing in this world as a lowly merchant's son, Regan had known from an early age the cruelty and helplessness of the world.
He deeply understood what would happen to his sister in such a world if she lost his support.
A girl's beauty could sometimes be a gift from heaven, but for some, it was a deadly poison that dragged their lives into an endless abyss from which they could never escape.
As an older brother, Regan couldn't rely on others, he had to become strong and become his sister's support.
"Let's leave here. If Mr. Eggers comes to ask questions, you can tell the truth, without hiding anything."
Once Anna was found and Regan had finally regained his spirits, they prepared to leave and find a place to stay.
Before leaving, Adam looked at Kerry in the room, facing her somewhat complicated gaze, and said politely, "So, sweet dreams."
When his voice trailed off, he slowly closed the door and left with Regan.
However, trouble arrived even faster than he had anticipated.
When they entered, there were not many people outside.
But by the time they wanted to leave, a large crowd had gathered outside.
Among those people, a few were obviously Knight Apprentices from the academy, but more were ordinary students from the surrounding area.
Apparently, they recognized the identities of those few Knight Apprentices and were excitedly standing there, waiting to watch the excitement.
Obviously, gossip and watching a commotion were human nature in any world or era.
In the crowd, Adam saw the burly man he had knocked down earlier.
At this moment, he was holding his chest and staring at Adam with hatred.
Clearly, he was the one who spread the news.
"So fast."
Adam couldn't help but frown.
Throughout the whole process, his movements were swift, trying to avoid wasting time.
Of course, to take care of Regan and his sister's emotions, they had stayed here for a while, but it was definitely not a long time.
Yet he hadn't expected that in just this short period, people had already rushed over.
And it was some unusually troublesome characters.
Adam's gaze was directed ahead.
Three Knight Apprentices stood there.
The other two might be fine, but the key person was the tall young man standing in the center, under the constant gaze of people around, acting as the focal point.
He was a young man in his early twenties, dressed in a red robe.
"Jander..."
From behind, Regan called out the man's name, obviously recognizing him.
If one looked carefully, it was evident that Regan's face still held some fear.
There were not many Knight Apprentices in Hodge Academy, but there were also not few, with around four to five hundred people.
Most Knight Apprentices were just getting through their days and were only slightly stronger than ordinary people.
But there were always some who stood out and became the best among the academy's students.
Jander was one of them.
With an ordinary background, he possessed a strong talent, and over the past few years at the academy, he had been evaluated as outstanding almost every year.
His strength among the Knight Apprentices of the academy might not be the strongest, but it was definitely not comparable to ordinary people.
It was said that he had once single-handedly defeated more than ten elite fighters.
This was an absolute master.
Regan's face was already very unsightly.
When he walked out of the dormitory building, he was still calm and prepared to face anything.
However, in an instant, his mood plummeted and he became flustered.
There was no alternative.
Living in Hodge Academy, even though he was just a commoner, Regan had seen a broader world and naturally knew what kind of creatures Knights were.
Among the Knight Apprentices, someone like Jander could be considered a quasi-Knight.
This kind of person was not someone an ordinary person could stop.
They were most likely in trouble this time.
It was precisely because he understood this that his mood had become so desperate.
Everyone around probably knew this too.
So, at this moment, they were excitedly watching the sudden turn of events in front of them, preparing to make it the topic of conversation in the future.
No one thought Adam could win.
Regan was no exception.
However, even when everyone thought he could win, Adam still took a step forward.
There was no sign of backing down.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone