The Adventures of an Overpowered Knight in Another World Chapter 580- Summit

"Heh." Witnessing this sight, a sly smirk tugged at Reinhardt’s lips, as a devious notion sparked within his mind.

"Let’s see how sharp you still are."

Out of nowhere, the one strolling casually erupted into a sudden dash.

BANG...

Earth shattered under Reinhardt’s boots while he surged ahead, his frame piercing the sky like a heavenly lance.

Blazing speed produced a sonic blast trailing him, trailed by a howling vortex of squeezed air.

Detecting a ferocious gale-like force closing in, the mansion gate sentinels snapped to high alert.

"Intruder!"

"Stop! This is the residence of."

Spotting the foe, they rushed out alerts. Yet, they lagged by a moment.

Reinhardt boosted his pace once more, the atmosphere shrieking around him. He effortlessly bypassed the gate defenders.

Lunar Veil knights sprang into action right away. Three blades slashed in crossing paths, blocking his route with impeccable precision.

What excitement! Reinhardt chuckled inwardly.

He wove amid the swords, evading each by the slimmest margin, then vaulted beyond the group, touching down rearward without losing momentum.

Yet another team blocked his way. Shields this round. Mana intertwined into a defensive wall.

Aiming to pin me right here, eh. Solid plan, though it hinges on the opponent.

Reinhardt braced one foot and dashed straight upward along the shield.

The knights gawked in astonishment as he raced vertically, somersaulted above them, and slammed into the inner yard with a booming thud.

"Don’t let him through!"

Lunar Veil knights chased after him like furious wasps.

Their lineup was merciless and compact. Still, he always spotted the tiniest openings and squeezed past.

By now, the central structure loomed nearer.

Right at that instant.

CLANG...

A blade slashed down from overhead, streaking at lightning velocity.

The sword’s arc was impeccable, sheathed in a gleaming, razor-edged sheen of lunar light.

Reinhardt instinctively lifted his weapon. Blinding sparks flew as steel met steel in collision.

Shockwaves burst outward, ripping up the yard’s stones. The clash halted Reinhardt’s charge.

The form dropped before him, gaze frosty and bearing keen.

"It’s been a while. How have you been, Reinhardt?"

That’s what she yearned to utter. But icy chill laced her actual words.

"What do you think you’re playing at, Reinhardt?"

None other than Leona, Lunar Veil Knights’ leader, could flip to frosty sovereign so swiftly.

Beneath the armor, Leona boasted a stunning, statuesque build with ebony locks tied in a lofty ponytail. Her authoritative aura and rigor cemented her as a Dawn Valkyrie class.

Enveloped in moonbeams crafting a half-phantasmal mantle, she loomed like nature’s wrath.

Reinhardt?!

Lunar Veil knights widened their eyes in stunned recognition at their leader’s declaration.

The trespasser was Temple of Light’s head, among the Three Heroes?

Cover shattered, Reinhardt shed his hood and flashed a grin at the lady ahead.

"Well, I was worried Solaris’ defenses might’ve gone soft."

Leona’s eyebrow jerked. "You ran full speed into a royal residence. Is this your way of playing a prank?"

"Uh."

"You caused structural damage and scared half my squad into thinking we were under assault."

"Ah. Sorry about that." Reinhardt stood speechless.

"Reinhardt."

"Yes?"

"You’re lucky Her Majesty specifically instructed us not to kill on sight."

Hahaha, as daunting as always. Reinhardt chuckled inside.

With his striking features and godly physique, he embodied peak allure. Still, not even that stirred the Frozen Queen opposite.

She remained aloof and remote toward him.

Though Leona’s speech suggested chilliness, the truth diverged sharply.

From the moment she spoke to Reinhardt, words escaped her grasp. All she meant to express twisted involuntarily.

Before this man, she simply couldn’t be herself.

Despair churned within her.

Her trusted subordinate, privy to her true nature, cut in swiftly to avert deeper mix-up.

"Commander Reinhardt, what are you doing here?"

"Hm? Ah, I came here because I have some business with Her Majesty."

Only a handful knew of his High Elf hunt. Thus, his arrival in Windbloom shocked Lunar Veil knights.

"I see, in that case, let us lead you inside."

The knight said, subtly flashing a thumbs-up to her superior. Leona grasped her aides’ ploy and flushed inside.

Indeed, near Reinhardt, even blushing betrayed her.

"Ahem, follow me." Leona coughed and took the lead.

"Still, I am relieved."

Lunar Veil knights glanced back, curiosity etched on their faces.

"I am relieved that it’s your knight order who is guarding Her Majesty."

As a top Seven Great Knight Order, their prowess was unquestionable.

Yet discipline and unwavering loyalty to protocol and protection elevated them ideal for royal escorts.

Knights they were, but women too, thriving on compliments. Many Lunar Veil members fell for Reinhardt’s charm.

Leona stood apart, at least on the surface. Such acclaim left her unmoved.

Soon, they reached the main chamber’s door.

"Your Majesty, Commander Reinhardt seeks an audience."

Leona rapped and declared.

"Let him in." A voice echoed from within.

Thus, the pair entered.

Lunar Veil knights stood watch outside.

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Within the vast chamber, Solaris’ Queen reclined on the sofa, facing them.

A servant attended her feet nearby.

Her honeyed complexion shimmered under the glow, with flowing scarlet tresses down her back, embodying life and otherworldliness.

Slender, silky limbs and voluptuous contours, highlighted by her attire, radiated royal seduction.

Merely relaxing there, she projected a seductive, captivating vibe that thickened the atmosphere.

Fortunately, her face stayed veiled, sparing fuller potency of her allure.

"I’m glad to see my knight is well."

The Queen beamed and motioned them to seats.

Leona froze briefly, jolted by the casualness, but Reinhardt advanced boldly, claiming the facing spot without fanfare.

After all, his familiarity with the Queen ran deep.

Such casualness meant little to him.

Seated, his gaze locked with hers; in that instant, silent connection flared, desire curbed by obligation.

Reinhardt steadied himself and expressed thanks.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for indulging my selfish request."

The Queen dismissed with a wave.

"If my knight is burdened, then it is my duty as Queen to support him."

Unaware of details, their fluid banter drew Leona’s sharp breath.

She first grasped their profound tie.

Had the Queen and Reinhardt shared such closeness always?

But reflection halted as tension mounted.

"Reinhardt, what you wrote, is it truly confirmed? Has Lunaris abducted the High Elf?" Despite the missive, she sought his verbal assurance.

As anticipated, Reinhardt affirmed with a nod. "The Kingdom of Rune has already uncovered sealed records, witness testimonies, and correspondence. All threads point to Lunaris. There is no doubt about it."

"So it has come to this, huh."

The Queen sighed, mourning destiny’s twist.

"Our relationship with Lunaris has never been amicable. There is... bitter history between us. This revelation will not be taken lightly."

Tensions worsened when Solaris, among Seven Great Kingdoms, ended slavery and elevated demi-humans to citizens.

Since, the realms clashed endlessly.

Now Rune and Aetherion mirrored the abolition, Rune even prosecuting mass kidnappings and sly deeds, inviting Lunaris’ wrath.

Solaris feared not. The Queen’s sole fret was the seven-kingdom pact. Shattered equilibrium would unleash demons unchecked.

Hence her swift action. Though tied to Reinhardt, chiefly she dreaded rash steps unraveling the coalition.