This old Knight was probably already seventy or eighty years old. Even for a super Terran, aside from long-lived races, he had already entered old age, yet his movements were exceptionally agile.
The old men of Terra were all formidable, whether it was the Lungmen old man strolling around, or the Rhodes Island general who refused treatment to the death, infuriating medical Operators, every single one of them was extraordinary.
On Goki's forehead, a faint eye rune flashed and disappeared. In his eyes, this old Knight's weaknesses were small and faint, and within his body, a considerable amount of Originium energy was contained.
His physical fitness was a notch weaker than Margaret's, but clearly, their experience levels were completely different; the latter had truly experienced battle.
"Gexski Maytree, I've long heard your name. Thank you for respecting the facts. I'm out to have fun today, and I certainly don't want to spend some time at the police station."
This wasn't just politeness. Goki knew that this old Knight of the Maytree Family was a comrade-in-arms of the Nearl Family's old man, and had also saved Gravel, making her a Knight—the world truly was small.
Although the timeline had shifted, and the original Gravel wasn't used as a sacrifice, if Goki hadn't been here, this old Knight might have still rescued her—or perhaps arrived a step too late?
Gexski and Gravel's relationship was both teacher-student and father-daughter. In a sense, he could also be considered Goki's father-in-law.
[Sigh, my four rabbit girlfriends... my gums hurt.]
Goki sighed inwardly. Although in a sense, being forcibly kissed was a gain for him, that awkward kiss just now, besides hitting Goki's gums, also made him accidentally bite Gravel's tongue, so it wasn't exactly a pleasant memory.
Fortunately, the current Gravel was keeping her distance. If this sister were truly so "uninhibited," Goki would actually be a bit scared due to the out-of-character behavior.
However, if one thinks about it carefully, everyone Goki met seemed to be out of character (OOC); six years ago, Gravel was merely a wanderer struggling to survive, not the composed Tier 4 Knight she is now.
However, in a sense, when Goki was the Doctor, that kiss Gravel gave him when she first reported was replicated this time.
Perhaps—this is also fate?
"We also thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Goki. Allowing these madmen to exist was already our dereliction of duty. Our actions are always a step behind. Several innocent people have already died because of this, and without your presence, there might have been even greater sacrifices."
On his resolute face, there was none of the professional smiles seen on the faces of company personnel. This old Knight, with a stern expression, merely nodded at Goki.
Clearly, what happened today was not something to be happy about.
To eliminate these mad cultists, the Surveillance Court had wasted nearly a month, from tracking information to approving the operation, plus the time spent wrangling with the National Assembly and the Commercial Federation, who were unwilling to stir up trouble.
This operation was actually Gaixski's unauthorized action, and if reported by the company, he would be disciplined.
And this long-planned operation, when they finally arrived late, they found that all targets had already been cleared by two travelers.
The way to confirm Goki and Skadi's innocence was simple—the sacrifices were merely slit at the throat, but the cultists were basically bombed!
Recalling the cultists who were struck at vital points with exquisite techniques, seemingly killed by several weapons in different ways, as well as some cultists' bodies split into several sections by huge blades, or even had their heads blown apart by a single punch, this old Knight from the May Tree Family was deeply shocked.
"It's like a battlefield run over by a mobile city. No, this is pure slaughter—Rhine Lab's field agent? This is hardly a research company; even a mercenary company wouldn't have such outrageous people!"
Recalling the information retrieved from customs, Gaixski found it hard to imagine that these two were not Knights participating in a competition, but merely ordinary employees on a business trip to Kazimierz.
Those cultists were not weak; in fact, they were somewhat affluent, using Advanced staves as casting units that could only be bought at great expense. But according to the scene reconstruction, over twenty cultists lasted no more than two minutes.
"Even that old fellow would probably struggle..."
Gaixski knew that he could at most barely resist one of the two travelers before him, and even if other Knights worked together, they probably couldn't stop the other one—fortunately, they were not opponents now.
"Heh, it seems I stole your prey? Then I must apologize—it looks like you've been tracking them for a long time? Do you have any other clues?"
Goki raised an eyebrow, instead naturally asking the Knights.
Although Security Knights were not entirely under the Surveillance Court, Goki knew that the May Tree Family, like the Nearl Family, were military bigwigs who stood with the Crusader Knights.
And his appearance, representing the Surveillance Court, was also investigating these shady cults.
Goki often hunted alone, but—he didn't mind a little extra help.
Hearing Goki's words, Gaixski frowned, then shook his head.
"Sorry, this matter is a top secret of the Surveillance Court and extremely dangerous. I cannot disclose it. Please, the three of you, go to the nearby Security Knight regiment headquarters to make a statement—"
But Goki just sighed softly; he knew it wouldn't be that simple.
"Forget it, then there's nothing more to talk about—catch this."
Whoosh—
The next second, a fast-moving object cut through the air, flying towards Gaixski, who caught it barehanded.
"You—"
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