"Sir Eugene, I can't reach Sir Owen," Greenwood, a knight of the Reben Knight Order, said as he tucked away his communication orb.4

Eugene, who had been walking ahead with a lantern in hand, replied in a disinterested tone, "He said earlier that he was drinking with Young Master Caron. He's probably too busy with the booze to answer."0

"Are you sure nothing's wrong?" Greenwood asked, his voice tinged with concern.0

"We're out here busting our backs so nothing goes wrong, aren't we? Just stay sharp and keep an eye on your surroundings. Was this forest always this overgrown? I can barely see ahead," Eugene said.0

"Yes, Sir," Greenwood answered, diligently scanning the area as he continued walking.0

Eugene glanced sideways at him, chuckling softly before saying, "Don't overdo it."0

"But it's our mission. We have to give it our best," Greenwood replied.0

"How long has it been since you joined the Reben Knight Order?" Eugene asked.0

"It's my fifth year since the commander recruited me," Greenwood answered.0

"Already in your fifth year... Time sure flies fast. Maybe it's about time you moved on to another order," Sir Eugene said.0

Greenwood was one of the rising stars of the Reben Knight Order, a talented knight who had already reached 5-Star at the age of twenty-six. His abilities were so well recognized that even prestigious knight orders from the capital and noble houses had sent offers.0

But in a low voice, Greenwood responded, "I don't plan on leaving the...0