Swords suddenly bristled all around us, blocking our path and pressing right against our faces. This abrupt change in scenery was a bit much to handle.
I quickly pulled Murong Shanshan behind me. Although there were knightly greatswords aimed in that direction as well, it was still better than having them pointed straight at our faces. My minor movement instantly made the knights tense up, ready to strike at any moment.
At that moment, a knight clad in grayish-brown armor parted the crowd. His black cloak fluttered in the wind, which, combined with the fine steed he rode and the grim moonlight at his back, looked utterly dashing.
Chapter 256