After a year, the Knight Academy once again held its graduation ceremony. For other students, it might just be an ordinary graduation, but for the Knight Academy and the entire Pussekreon, it is more than just welcoming a group of knight candidates.
It also signifies whether the family can usher in new vitality. As the flower of knights blooming in Pussekreon, both soldiers and generals possess knightly demeanor stemming from their own souls. The core strength of each family, besides its private army, is the high-end combat power of the knights.
Every knight can add more confidence to their own family, perform brilliantly on the battlefield, and after years of war baptism, it is the time for the nobility to urgently replenish the knights in the rear.
What would a good knight and his warhorse become? They would become a war machine. On the battlefield of Noen Continent, nothing is more desperate than a charge of Silver-ranked knights, even Golden-ranked warriors would retreat. And in the not-so-rich Noen Continent, there is no better soldier than Silver-ranked knights.
As the only race that can restrict Silver-ranked knights, it should be the trolls with huge bodies and giant ironwood clubs.
What does this year's Knight Academy graduation ceremony mean to the high-ranking officials of Pussekreon? Asrant, a perfect knight, a genius who has reached the mid-Silver rank before graduating. Perhaps a genius is not so scary, but what if he grows up? It is said that he can surpass the Golden rank and reach the long-lost Platinum rank, becoming the supreme combat power of the entire kingdom. With this young knight named Asrant, they have grasped the future.
When the ceremonial horn sounded at the Knight Academy, dozens of knights walked proudly out from the red carpet. Each person wore bright silver armor, a handsome full-face knight helmet with decorative red feathers, and a brand new knight ceremonial sword at the waist.
After each knight is accepted by the nobility, the other party will draw out the ceremonial sword and strike it on their shoulders. Touching the back of the neck and both shoulders with the back of the sword, they swear in the name of the first king of Pussekreon, dedicating loyalty and glory to their lord.
"I am very pleased, children," said the principal in white clothes, standing on the podium and looking at the dozens of knights who graduated. "After this ceremony, you will become real knights, not students who have been nurtured by the academy."
"Every knight here has experienced bloodshed and glorious battles, fighting for the glory of Pussekreon." "Each of you is the pride of Pussekreon. I can even say that you are the elite of Pussekreon."
"No one from the Knight Academy of the Royal Capital is a waste, every graduate will become a brave fighter on the battlefield." "But remember, my children," the principal looked serious at the dozens of knights. "From the moment you accept the enfeoffment, you must dedicate loyalty to your lord. Betrayers will be excluded from glory and will be pursued by all knights of Pussekreon."
"Loyal souls will become heroic spirits even if they die in battle, guarding your lord." "Glory and loyalty are together." When the principal finished the last sentence, the surrounding nobles applauded him, and the other students began to applaud the principal and the graduates.
"Bang!" A neat impact sounded as all the graduating knights hit their chests with their right hands and shouted loudly, "Glory and loyalty are together." The principal nodded with satisfaction, smiling and leaving the podium. What remains is the time for knights and nobles. He and the mentors only needed to watch. The Knight Academy's graduation ceremony is accompanied by an oath ceremony, so it will also welcome most nobles and royal members who want to obtain the loyalty of new knights.Moreover, every year, the current king of Pusekeryon will observe the ceremony, as there are still many knights who choose to be loyal to the royal family. One by one, the knights loudly declared the nobles they wanted to serve, and after being granted their titles, some noble knights even chose to pledge their loyalty directly to the current king of Pusekeryon, showing that they belonged to their family, and also to Pusekeryon.
After all the knights have made their choices, the nobles finally encounter their most nerve-racking moment. Asrant stood tall on the ceremonial stage, casting a casual glance at Chloe in front of the king, and all eyes were on him. This dazzling rising star was the object of countless people's dreams, and no one knew who would be the lucky one to win his loyalty.
“I, Asrant, a graduate of the Knight Academy, hereby make my vows and humbly request—Princess Chloe of Pusekeryon, please accept my loyalty. Allow me to dedicate my loyalty and honor to you, and bring you glory and pride. If you promise, please hold the sword for the ceremony.”
Originally standing next to the king, curious about who would be the one to take this "perfect knight" under their wing, Chloe was stunned by his solemn and powerful words. The surrounding nobles were also taken aback, as they had never thought that this perfect knight would choose to become a servant of the princess. Why?
"Chloe, did you hear him?" The king of Pusekeryon reminded his daughter, bringing her attention back. "Ah, me?" Chloe pointed to her face in disbelief. Asrant knelt on one knee, lowered his head, and said, "There is nothing else I desire, except for you."
Chloe thought for a moment, then took off Asrant's helmet with the approving gaze of the king of Pusekeryon. After eight years of separation, Chloe no longer recognized Asrant, or perhaps Asrant had not existed in her mind for long. When Chloe removed Asrant's helmet and saw the handsome young man with beautiful golden hair just like her own, her face was filled with excitement for having her own personal knight. This was not the same concept as the royal guards.
Asrant looked at the beautiful princess in front of him and felt that everything was worth it. "It's been eight years, and I've never given up, just to become your sword and shield." When he did not see the desired expression in Chloe's eyes, he was disappointed, but he soon sorted out his thoughts. As long as he could be by her side, able to protect her, that was enough.
As a royal princess, Chloe had long received training in this kind of ceremony. She gently drew Asrant's ceremonial sword from his waist and completed the ceremony. "I, Chloe of Pusekeryon, hereby grant knighthood to Asrant and accept his loyalty."
After Chloe's delicate voice finished, Asrant also raised both hands to receive the ceremonial sword. "Knight Asrant, from this moment on, serve my lord for a lifetime, dedicating loyalty and honor to you, to become your sharp edge and your strong shield."
A charming afternoon sunlight shone from outside, reflecting on the knight's silver armor, casting a hazy beauty on the pair, the beautiful princess and the kneeling handsome knight, enchanting the surrounding nobles.
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"What are you thinking about, Asrant?" A playful voice came from behind, interrupting Asrant's thoughts. The gentle smile on his face disappeared as Asrant turned around. "Some past memories, Your Highness." Chloe giggled and walked to Asrant's side, looking at the dazzling noon sunlight outside, and whispered, "I think the sunlight at this time is the most beautiful."Asrant looked at Chloe in the sunlight and whispered.
"I think so too, Princess Chloe..."
The gentle breeze slowly blew in from outside the terrace, brushing the golden feathers on the knight's helmet.
