Chapter 30-2

Chapter 30-2

What are you going to do?

I cant interfere right now. Even if I do, the Marquis Laird wont like it.

Didnt you say that his eldest son would also join the royal knights?

Yes, thats right. Hes going through the screening process at the palace.

Would they be admitting nobles from the same family at the same time?

Robbins looks at Yenid with closed lips.

Yenid accepts the gaze quietly, wondering if she misspoke for a moment.

Youre right. There probably hasnt been a case where two nobles from the same family were both admitted.nove(l)bi(n.)com

Then only one of them will be admitted?

The king or the commander of the royal knights might want to admit them, but the bureaucrats will probably object. It will seem like theyre pushing from one side.

Robbins belatedly heaves a sigh of relief and raises the cooled teacup.

Marquis Laird had no choice but to choose his eldest son. He had already gone through the process and had more experience than Sion.

Perhaps Sion would be persuaded and have to give up on entering the royal knights.

Parents always have high expectations for their firstborn child, no matter what family they come from.

The eldest child holds a special meaning in any household.

They are the firstborn, the one who has been looked after for the longest time, and the most trustworthy.

Thats why Robbins himself may have been fixated on Hanette.

I may have been driven by my own greed, but it was also something that Hanette needed.

Of course, it was close to narrow-minded self-justification.

It could have been an attempt to hide his own greed or that he was pushing Hanette to take responsibility as a member of the family.

But one thing remained unchanged.

Wouldnt she be a little happier if she married a handsome and decent guy?

* * *

The palace, the royal knight commanders room.

Glenone entrusted the kings escort to the deputy commander and waited for someone to arrive.

I had already sent a letter, so even if he didnt want to come here, he had no choice.

He thought he would have to meet the king directly and convince.

Follow me. Ill personally conduct the test.

Glenone took the first step, her black uniform flapping in the wind.

It was a uniform that only the royal knights could wear.

Sion followed quietly, feeling troubled.

Lets do the test here.

Glenone stopped at a training ground near the barracks.

Sion looked around with a vacant look, but there was no one around, not even knights, soldiers, or maids.

Try to strike me with your sword. If you dont use all your strength, Ill consider it a deception against the king.

Glenone drew her sword from its sheath and released her mana.

Crimson energy began to flow and wrap around the blade.

Sion concentrated his mana in his right hand and grabbed his pitch-black sword hilt.

Purple energy started to gather around the blade of Exceed Reign.

As you wish.

With his reply, Sion swung Exceed Rain.

A thick aura poured out along the blade.

Soon, the completed purplish-red aura formed a curve and flew towards Glerone.

Feeling a strange sense of anticipation, Glerone received Sions attack.

To the eye, it was a well-formed strike.

Although there were some shortcomings in posture and aura release, it was still a remarkable talent.

Hmm?

Glerone realized that she was being pushed back and quickly poured out her aura.

She deliberately adjusted the amount of aura, but did she expect such a powerful strike?

I didnt think it would be this strong

Glerone drew a diagonal line while covered in her crimson aura.

Then, the purplish-red strike was sliced through and engulfed by the crimson swordsmanship.

Suddenly, thrill surged up her spine and it felt as if something had penetrated her mind.

Her Majesty will be pleased. You have a talent greater than mine.