In a remote area like this, the knights of the royal capital had no qualms. Combined with the incompetence of the local lords, there would always be thieves trying to commit crimes.
At this moment, a group of thieves had finished looting and was preparing to return to their hideout. They were covered in blood, and their carriage was filled with gold coins, food, and artworks.
Apparently, they had robbed a caravan and killed everyone.
"Hahaha, what a great haul tonight!"
"After days of waiting, we finally hit the jackpot!"
"This money will let us live well for a while. Let's find some women tonight!"
"Did you hear that old woman begging us to spare her son? Stupid! How could we let him go? Hahahaha!"
"And we also found many guards, but didn't our boss kill them all? Haha, our boss is a magic swordsman who participated in the War God Festival!"
The leader of the thieves smirked, enjoying the praise from his men.
Common people, even in groups, were vulnerable to a Magic Swordsman. In this world, quality surpassed quantity, and truly strong individuals could defeat a thousand people.
Ordinary thieves might fear those guards, but he was the illegitimate son of a great noble, fortunate enough to inherit the noble's magic power.
Moreover, he had once participated in the War God Festival, a world-class magic swordsman conference, so the leader's strength was not weak.
Suddenly!
"Finally arrived. It was easy for me to wait."
"WHO!"
The thieves became alert, not expecting anyone to block their way back.
Everyone instinctively drew their swords, but upon seeing Kishi and C.C., they couldn't help but freeze.
From any angle, they looked like a child and a woman, but their clothes were so exquisite that they seemed like a noble princess and a young master out for fun.
Thinking this, their vigilance disappeared.
A joke, as bloodthirsty thieves, how could they fear women and children?
"Where did this kid and woman come from?"
"Look! This woman is so beautiful! I've never seen a woman this pretty!"
"Hahaha, I'll be blessed later! This kid is decent too, and he could fetch a good price in the Outlaw City!"
They looked at Kishi and C.C. with scorn, lust, and disgust.
The green-haired witch didn't react and remained seated. Not showing a hint of nervousness, she looked at Kishi with anticipation.
The memory of their first meeting was still fresh in C.C.'s mind. The five-year-old boy slaughtered the cultists chasing her.
These vile thieves posed no threat to Kishi, but C.C. hoped to witness the boy's otherworldly swordsmanship.
However.
"Who gave you permission to look at this prince?"
"BOOM!"
A surge of magical power erupted from Kishi, like a raging tsunami capable of drowning everything.
The thieves were shocked.
Unexpectedly, Kishi was a magic power holder, and they immediately didn't dare to look down on him anymore. The gap between those with magic power and those without was so vast that it was no exaggeration to say they were two different beings!
Magic power was like a weapon in his previous life. It could erase age and size differences. Even a child with a weapon could kill an adult.
"Interesting, he seems to be a noble. Before I sell you, let me give you some pointers, brat, and show you what real combat is. Draw your sword. Even if you have a lot of magic power, you clearly lack real combat experience!"
The thief leader drew his sword and pointed it at Kishi.
However, Kishi raised an eyebrow.
His handsome little face was full of disdain.
"Huh? Who do you want to draw their sword? Who do you want to instruct? You want to instruct me? Why don't you say it again?"
"You, what the hell are you..."
"You're just a thief. Wake me up!"
"Easy!"
The black-haired boy charged with astonishing momentum.
The thieves screamed in embarrassment.
They, a group of burly men with blood-stained knives, actually trembled at the roar of a boy, even stepping back a few steps in fear.
Kishi crossed his arms, showing no intention of drawing his sword.
Such a proud child.
He was clearly shorter, but everyone had the illusion that they were being looked down upon.
"As someone of higher status, you should have the reserve befitting your rank. You're not qualified to make me serious."
Kishi's meaning was clear.
They were just a bunch of ants, unworthy of him drawing his sword.
Drawing his sword against such scum would dirty his hands, lower his dignity, and belittle the sword he held.
"You will die away from me later. If your dirty blood stains my clothes, you truly deserve to die."
"...What is with this brat!"
Seeing such arrogance,
But I've never seen such arrogance.
I've seen pride,
But I've never seen such pride!
The thieves were stunned and terrified. How could a child under ten years old have such an aura?
C.C., not far away, was also astonished.
"This person will definitely become a tyrant in the future."
The witch commented softly.
Kishi held his head high, looking down on these people. He was as proud as a young master. Even at a young age, he was a future beast and would never bow to a pack of wolves.
"Now it's execution time. In the name of this prince, I order you sinners to die!"
"Bang!"
Kishi stood still and did not move.
However, a red glow appeared in his left eye. At this moment, anyone who looked into his eyes had an irresistible urge.
The thieves' faces turned respectful and crazed.
They placed their knives to their own throats.
Then screamed.
"At your command, Your Highness!"
Then they slit their own throats!
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