This isn’t a story of a noble knight or a savior. This is the tale of a cynical knight in the hack-and-slash game world with the maximum difficulty setting. 

No system to help him.

No status panel to notify his progress.

No HUD to give him hints.

However, one hope remains. The knight “Crow” retains an in-game ability. By shattering objects or defeating enemy leaders, he can summon random game items as if the world itself is still a game. With a pet crow "Cow-Cow" by his side, the Crow Knight trudges through this treacherous land, armed with sarcasm, stubbornness, and a knack for minding his own business until fate decides otherwise.

Also, please do not speak in caps. He hates it.

Oh, did I forget to mention that his pet crow has three legs? What? It isn't important? Never mind, then.

"What should I be doing with you?" I sighed.


Lenitia was enraged. She thrashed against Lia's grip, but instead of breaking free, she kicked me.


"Unhand me, Lia! What are you doing?! Are you betraying your master now?!"


I climbed on top of her and clamped her mouth shut. Leaning closer, I whispered.


"Your pride will be our downfall. Louis Zen sent her to test us. If you can't keep quiet, they'll discover that you and I are not engaged, and you'll be married off to some decrepit old man among his ranks."


Finally, Lenitia stopped resisting, though her glare could have cut steel. I released her mouth.


"Woman, do you have eyes? Didn't you see what I did?"


Chapter 53 - Facade