Simon returned from Kapu.

"It's true, someone cast that kind of magic. I wanted to dispel it, but I couldn't find the source of the casting. It must be hidden."

"Then you haven't exposed yourself, have you?"

"Uh... I don't know." Simon scratched his skull.

"So that means it's basically confirmed to be someone from the Abyss."

The three of them exchanged glances.

It was something expected. From the beginning, Erwin had speculated that the cause of Kapu's anomaly was either Heaven or Hell. It could only be these two places.

In many places on the continent, forces supported by these two sides have appeared. It's lucky this is the first time in the Beishier Duchy.

"Now that it's confirmed, what should we do next?" Matthew asked.

Erwin turned around and quickly spread a map on the table: "At least one demon is present, and we are not sure if they have already discovered us. Therefore, under no circumstances can the three of us leave Mr. Simon's side. Otherwise, it could be very dangerous. And we can't bring too many people; it's best if only three of us go, disguised as a merchant caravan."

"We still have to infiltrate Kapu?"

"Of course, otherwise what are we doing here? The first step is confirming the demon's involvement, and the second step is determining the specific situation in Kapu, then bringing the information back to Miss Yilin."

"If it's just to confirm the local situation, why not let Mr. Simon make another trip? He can travel back and forth quite easily, not even needing to wait for the snow to melt." Saying this, Matthew looked at Simon.

Erwin also looked at Simon.

"Uh... I'm not sure what's needed to be confirmed." Simon scratched his head.

"Let's just go together." George, standing by, said: "If we return like this, then what was the point of us coming here? Also, how are we supposed to report back to Miss Yilin? Tell her all the intelligence was retrieved by Mr. Simon on our behalf?"

Hearing this, Matthew could only smile wryly and sit on the sofa.

Erwin thought for a moment, then turned to Simon and said: "Mr. Simon, can you completely hide yourself?"

"What do you mean?" Simon asked.

"I mean, can you follow us while completely concealing your presence, so even we can't sense you're there? That way, we'll act as if you're not with us, fighting independently. Only when the demon strikes should you help us."

"Of course, we did that with Gray before." Simon laughed heartily: "Feels like it was just yesterday."

"Besides demons, is there anything else that could threaten us?" Matthew asked.

"Also the Demon Envoy." Erwin said with a slight smirk: "Hopefully, the opponents have enough chivalrous spirit. Isn't this the adventure we look forward to, the knightly life we desire? We must challenge evil, and defeat them! To prove our worth as Silver Moon Knights!"

At that moment, fervor shone in Erwin's eyes.

Matthew slowly opened his eyes wide, and George remained expressionless.

Two soul flames sizzled in Simon's eye sockets.

...

"Young master, isn't this not right? If something happens to you, how would I explain to the Duke?"

"With Mr. Simon with me, what is there to worry about?"

"But... the other side also has a demon? It's just equally matched."

"Equally matched is acceptable. Father doesn't want a son who can only win when at an advantage, does he?"

"But..."

"It's already decided, just do as I said."

Early next morning, George dismissed everyone they had brought along. Matthew then utilized his skill in infiltrating various merchant teams.

For several days, Matthew would leave early and return late, until he finalized everything on the third evening.

He brought back a merchant dressed in purple robes, with gold rings on his fingers, looking like a nouveau riche.

"Hahaha, it's rare to find someone I can talk to like this, I really like Matthew!" the merchant named Martin laughed jovially, putting his arm around Matthew while drinking: "If he wasn't already hired by you, I'd really want him to work for me."

Erwin was stunned and hurriedly whispered to Matthew: "We hired you?"

"Yes, you are first-time merchants in the mountains, and I'm a local. You hired me to help with the affairs."

"Why did you tell such a lie?"

"You'll understand as you listen further." Matthew replied quietly.

On the other side, a half-drunken Martin said to Erwin: "I heard you still need a guide. I'm familiar with this route, and you can follow me. Besides, I can even have more drinks with my little brother Matthew, hahaha."

Matthew made a "Look at that" gesture to Erwin.

Considering it, Erwin replied softly: "Alright."

In this way, they easily blended into a caravan and got a free guide.

...

Two days later, the snow on the mountain had completely melted, turning into trickles flowing down the pebble-lined riverbed.

The caravans that had gathered in Aspa set out one by one.

Erwin, Matthew, and George rode horses, clad in heavy armor, following the caravan. Of course, over the heavy armor, they were draped with thick burlap, making them less conspicuous without helmets.

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