Chapter 1: The Assessment of the Squires

Long Haochen felt a tightness in his chest; it was evident that the other party had already discovered him. At the same time, he also saw the eyes of the man in white. Those were a pair of emotionless, colorless eyes. His irises were black, but the pupils seemed to be gray. His long black hair, which reached his shoulders, was simply tied back, and his plain white attire bore no decorations.

Odin Town is located on the southern border of the Temple Alliance, with over 3,000 households, making it one of the larger towns under the jurisdiction of Bright Moon City

Seeing the words she had written in front of him, Long Haochen was taken aback, but when he read the last few characters, several dark lines appeared on his forehead

At that moment, a cold voice echoed through the woods, "This is where it ends. Since you have pursued me, there is no need for you to return."

"Long Haochen, please stay for a moment"

"Haochen, be careful, I will not show any mercy." Jiang Humu held his wooden sword in front of him and performed a knight's salute to Long Haochen

Alright, I have used the power of the spiritual furnace to help him refine the twelve meridians, eliminating the impurities within them, which has at least elevated his potential by one level. Your trial has also come to an end; let us return.

"Long Haochen." Upon calling this name, Balza instinctively raised his head, his gaze locking onto a somewhat slender young man.

"Yes." Jiang Hu responded, drawing the wooden sword from his back, while the other youths dispersed around, clearing a space.

This is also why Balza's gaze softened when it was Long Haochen's turn for the assessment. The fact that Long Haochen did not pass the assessment surprised him as well. Such a diligent child still failed to pass the assessment, and the only explanation is that his aptitude is truly too poor

Long Haochen's home is located in a remote corner on the west side of Odin Town, requiring crossing a small river to reach it. Soon, he walked over the single-log bridge spanning the river. However, he did not head directly home; instead, he took a small path that led him directly into a forest on the western edge of Odin Town.

Balzha nodded to Long Haochen and said: "You may attempt the second assessment now"

The sunlight fell upon Long Haochen, shining with a golden luster, just like his heart of gold

The man in white nodded and said, "Well, his courage just now is indeed sufficient to deserve this reward"

Baal's eyes were filled with astonishment, "So, you mean to say that you learned all of this through observation?" He had never taught these children practical combat, as at their age, the most important thing was to build a foundation; it was not yet time to practice real combat. However, Long Haochen's calmness in battle and his precise grasp of timing truly shocked him

This two-story building is the Knight Temple Sub-Hall of Odin Town, referred to as the Odin Sub-Hall. It is specifically responsible for selecting children in Odin Town who have the potential to become knights and nurturing them. Today, more than thirty children standing here will undergo the assessment for the initial title of Knight Squire. Only by becoming a Level 1 Knight Squire can they continue their studies and training here

Although Jiang Humu's wooden sword was deflected, his reaction was swift. Taking advantage of the momentum, he executed a rotation of his body, using the strength of his waist and back to drive his arm. The wooden sword in his hand spun around once before slicing horizontally outward

A crystal-clear light quietly appeared in the air, tracing a graceful arc as it flickered rapidly through the woods like lightning. The seven or eight black-clad individuals who had pursued it all froze in place, and in the next moment, they all collapsed to the ground

He did not notice that while he was doing these things, the girl he was protecting was always watching him with a strange gaze, yet remained very quiet and made no movements

After picking her up, Long Haochen returned to the wild vegetables he had gathered and tied them up with a grass rope. At that moment, the little girl anxiously tugged at his clothing.

For a child who is only nine years old, the difficulty in this process even surpasses the challenges of the squire's assessment to become a knight. What extraordinary talent and effort it must take to achieve this

For other children, the liquid in this bottle is merely a bitter potion, but for him, it is the reason to join the Knights' Sanctuary

If Balzac were to hear Long Haochen's words, he would surely widen his eyes in astonishment

"Let her go!" Long Haochen shouted, taking a perfectly executed knight's stride, swinging his wooden sword towards the man in white. At that moment, he completely forgot how terrifying this person was, his mind solely focused on rescuing the little mute girl

The mute girl pointed to herself, then to Long Haochen, and subsequently made several gestures.

With a bang, the stone bead bounced, and Long Haochen himself was pushed back a step by the recoil, nearly dropping the wooden sword in his hand. It was evident that a few drops of blood had already seeped from the tiger mouth of his hands.

Unfortunately, the mute girl was clearly at an insurmountable gap with the man in white; in just a moment's breath, everything fell silent.

At that moment, with a whoosh, a petite figure appeared before Long Haochen. To his astonishment, he realized that the incredibly fast figure he had barely seen was none other than the mute girl he had previously been protecting.

The man in white nodded to her, took a step forward, and arrived in front of Long Haochen. He crouched down and began to search Long Haochen's body with one hand, not even sparing his beautiful little face.

He gently shook his head at the little girl, signaling her to remain silent, then pushed himself up with both hands and jumped out from the bushes. At the same time, he drew the wooden sword from his back

"Why did the scent stop here? Could it be that the little girl was rescued by someone?" A hoarse and unpleasant voice echoed through the woods

Before he gives the nourishing liquid to his mother each time, he always goes to gather some wild vegetables, and then mixes the medicine into a strongly flavored vegetable soup, so that his mother cannot detect the taste. He does not want his mother to know about this. Long Haochen still clearly remembers that Instructor Balza had taught them that a man should bear all responsibilities.

The mute girl opened her arms, using her frail little body to shield Long Haochen, her gaze resolute and stubborn as she stared at the man in white before her, shaking her head vigorously.

The man in white furrowed his brows, remaining silent for a considerable time before slowly nodding. He took the hand of the little mute girl, rose swiftly, and disappeared into the depths of the forest

This young man appears noticeably malnourished compared to others, with a frail physique; however, he possesses a stunningly remarkable face

Indeed! Instructor, please give Haochen another chance

As he walked, he muttered to himself: "Brother Jiang Hu is right, this Peiyuan Liquid is truly a wonderful thing. Ever since Mom started drinking a bottle every week, her health has improved significantly. Mom, I’m sorry. Although you taught me that beneath a man's knee lies gold, if I cannot pass the assessment today, I won’t be able to bring back the Peiyuan Liquid for you to drink. I do not want to lose you; for Mom, I am willing to do anything."

A ball of white light quietly emanated from the chest of the figure in white, and it was faintly discernible that the white light took the shape of a small furnace, within which a faint blue flame flickered.

As he gazed at the sunlit and pure smile on the face that resembled that of a stunning maiden, even Balza, being a man, couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. Ignoring Long Haochen, he instead turned to Jiang Hu and said calmly: "Give it your all, otherwise, I will revoke your title of squire knight. Do you understand?"

Long Haochen appeared very quiet, and it seemed that his movements were slightly delayed. It was not until the wooden sword in Jiang Hu's hand had cut halfway through that he made a move. With a flick of the wooden sword in his hand, he precisely swept across the lowest part of Jiang Hu's sword blade

The right hand of the man in white extended the index and middle fingers, gently brushing over the azure flames before swiftly landing on Long Haochen's body, using a technique known as the "brush" to evoke waves of azure light.

Balzha frowned slightly, "Spiritual Power Level 9, not passed." From the degree of rebound of the wooden sword, he could tell that Long Haochen had indeed given it his all, yet he still failed to pass the assessment and become a squire knight

Ah—" Jiang Hu shouted loudly, gripping the wooden sword with both hands, swinging it in a wide arc and striking it forcefully against the wooden stump

The pace of this assessment is very rapid; in just a short while, half of the participants have already completed it, with approximately half passing.

Long Haochen answered without hesitation: "Because my strength is not as great as that of Brother Jiang Hu, I can only look for his weaknesses. You have taught us that when striking, the point of maximum force is at the tip of the sword; the closer one gets to the hilt, the less force there is. Then, during his second attack, I observed that his waist is where his center of gravity lies, so I moved in close, preventing him from fully exerting his strength. By breaking his center of gravity, he was unable to continue his attack."

The little girl appeared to be only seven or eight years old, with a very slender figure and short, light purple hair. Her clothing was tattered in several places, with at least six or seven spots showing blood stains. Although she had fallen to the ground, she remained conscious, struggling to get up, but it seemed exceedingly difficult for her.

Balzha nodded in satisfaction, holding a roster to make a record, and simultaneously said: "Jiang Hu, spiritual power thirteen, approved. Next, ... ... "

"To protect humanity, to protect goodness, to protect the sanctuary, to protect loved ones." The response was uniform and youthful, clearly indicating that this was not the first time they had answered this question

"Tell me, what are the principles of knighthood?" Balza's gaze was stern as he looked at the children, who generally lived in Odin Town from the ages of eight to ten.

"Alright, you should go home as well," Balzac waved his hand, sensing vaguely that this child possessed a potential that other youths did not have

Upon seeing this sword, Instructor Balza's eyes suddenly flashed with a hint of astonishment

The dagger in the hands of the mute girl had disappeared, and she was completely pinned under the armpit of the man in white. How the man in white managed to do this was something Long Haochen could not see clearly.

As the sun rises, it gently touches the earth with light and warmth, seemingly awakening life. At this moment, in the central area of Odin Town, a relatively large two-story building, covering an area of approximately one thousand square meters, is hosting an assessment.

Bang. The stone bead jumped up.

"What is the taste?" Long Haochen's eyes flickered as he quickly took a few stalks of wild vegetables from his collection, crushed them in his hands, and then swiftly applied the mixture on both himself and the little girl. He then carried her and ran towards a nearby thicket, carefully placing her within it. He then lay down beside her, supporting his body with his elbows, ensuring he did not touch the little girl, yet completely shielding her with his own body.

Long Haochen was very happy, cherishing the small glass bottle in his hand, and he ran joyfully towards home

Balzare nodded with a hint of satisfaction, "Very well. You have been training here for a year, and today is the day for your assessment. The ranks of knight attendants range from level one to level ten, corresponding to spiritual power from ten to one hundred. Your task today is to achieve a spiritual power of ten or above, thus becoming a level one knight attendant. All who successfully pass the assessment will continue to train here for three years before proceeding to Haoyue City to participate in the assessment for aspiring knights. Only when you become an aspiring knight like me will you truly be considered a part of the Knight's Sanctuary. Now, let us begin, Jiang Hu."

The man in white, devoid of emotion, seemed to have his colorful gaze flicker for a moment. In the next instant, his body moved as well, like a flash of elegant white light. Remarkably, the mute girl standing in front of Long Haochen also began to move, her speed equally astonishing.

At that moment, Long Haochen had already turned around, facing all the young people present. With a thud, he knelt down on the ground and, in an extremely earnest voice, pleaded with his companions, who had trained together for a year: "I ask you, give me another chance." As he spoke, he even bowed down.

The petite mute girl quickly walked up to Long Haochen, took off a ring with a blue base and golden forget-me-not patterns from her own hand, and placed it on Long Haochen's left middle finger. Strangely enough, as soon as the small ring touched Long Haochen's finger, it automatically expanded a few sizes, perfectly fitting his finger.

Balzac's originally serious gaze noticeably softened a bit as he nodded and said, "Let us begin"

"Cai'er, you..." The man in white exclaimed softly. However, what he received in return was the persistent and stubborn gaze of the mute girl. She then organized the wild vegetables that Long Haochen had previously picked and placed them beside him before returning to the man in white

Spiritual power is the universal value used to assess the strength of all professions in the Holy Magic Continent. Whether it is a knight, a magician, or any other profession, strength is evaluated based on spiritual power. Generally speaking, ten points of spiritual power is equivalent to the strength of a normal adult male

Balzac said in a deep voice: "Silence." The spacious hall immediately fell silent

"Do you know why he can easily find his opponent's flaws?" At that moment, a clear and melodious voice sounded beside Balza. The suddenness of this voice startled Balza.

"I am an older brother, not an older sister." After this rather frustrated clarification, driven by a sense of compassion, he picked up the little girl. Having passed the assessment of the attendant knights, his strength was already comparable to that of an adult, and the little girl was exceptionally light, so he hardly felt any weight at all.

Returning to the wooden stake, Long Haochen's expression noticeably became serious. Such a demeanor on the face of a youth like him indeed gives an unusual impression.

All the youths are equipped the same, each with a wooden sword measuring three feet in length, three inches in width, and two inches in thickness. The assessment for the knight's attendants is quite simple; in front of Balza is an object that appears to be a wooden stump, which is connected to a stone trough at the back, containing stone beads. When the wooden stump is struck, the stone beads will vibrate, and the height to which they bounce will be used to evaluate the amount of spiritual power. This can be considered one of the most primitive tools for assessing spiritual power. However, it remains relatively accurate for spiritual power levels within one hundred.

"Instructor, my Peiyuan liquid this week..." A hint of shyness appeared on the pretty little face as Long Haochen tentatively asked

Jiang Hu's adaptability was impressive; achieving this level at his age is quite commendable. However, Long Haochen's response was even more astonishing

Upon seeing Long Haochen, the little girl seemed taken aback as well, but it was unclear whether it was due to Long Haochen's strong affinity that she quickly calmed down

Yes

Lowering his body slightly while simultaneously thrusting the hilt of the sword, it landed precisely under Jiang Hu's rib. In this strike, Long Haochen did not even exert force, yet Jiang Hu's body was already sent staggering backward. The wooden sword he swung also narrowly missed sweeping over Long Haochen's head.

In a short while, quite a few wild vegetables had accumulated on the ground. Long Haochen was very familiar with these; although they were just wild vegetables, their taste was not bad at all. He had eaten these things quite a lot since he was young.

"Tell me, why do you wish to become knights?" A deep, powerful voice, resonating with a metallic clang, echoed.

"Sir, I do not know." Balza saw that it was the middle-aged man and hurriedly bowed to him. This middle-aged man had just arrived at the Odin Palace a few days ago, and he could not be certain of the man's identity and cultivation level, only knowing that he was a significant figure from the Knight Branch of Haoyue City

Long Haochen walked up to Balzha, and instead of taking off his wooden sword like the others, he clenched his right fist and placed it over his heart, bowing slightly and greeting, "Instructor"

The Essence Cultivation Liquid is a potion issued by the Knights' Temple, which has the effect of strengthening the foundation for children under the age of fifteen, assisting them in their cultivation and establishing a solid physical foundation. Long Haochen nearly failed the assessment today, and that was because he had never consumed the Essence Cultivation Liquid, as it was all reserved for his mother. A year ago, he was merely a very frail little boy, but today, through his relentless efforts over the past year and driven by the determination to ensure his mother could drink the Essence Cultivation Liquid, he has successfully broken through the threshold of ten points of spiritual power. A year ago, he was merely a very frail little boy, but today, through his relentless efforts over the past year and driven by the determination to ensure his mother could drink the Essence Cultivation Liquid, he has successfully broken through the threshold of ten points of spiritual power

The responses remain uniform and consistent: "humility, honesty, compassion, courage, justice, sacrifice, honor, perseverance, benevolence, righteousness"

Balzha was stunned, and the boys were also taken aback. For these children, who were generally only eight or nine years old, with the oldest being no more than eleven, they simply could not understand why Long Haochen was so persistent. In the eyes of the majority of the boys, it did not matter at all whether one became a squire knight or not

After a moment, the man in white slowly furrowed his brow, "His aptitude is above average, but his skeletal development is insufficient. His temperament and aptitude are more suited for becoming a knight." As he spoke, he had already released the little mute girl.

Jiang Hu felt a bit awkward as he scratched his head and said, "Haochen, you are truly cunning"

It is unclear when a middle-aged man appeared beside Balzac. He appeared to be in his thirties, dressed in a simple and unadorned robe. However, he possessed a pair of eyes that sparkled like stars. Deep within his gaze, there was a glimmer of nostalgia and reminiscence, and even a hint of pain.

In the spacious hall of Odin's palace, only Long Haochen and Instructor Balza remained.

Moments later, the blue light and white light converged together, merging into the body of the figure in white clothing, yet his gaze appeared noticeably weary.

The youths departed amidst cheers, regardless of whether they had passed the assessment. At this age, they easily find joy and a sense of happiness

"Stop!" Balzac shouted

We should go back. The voice of the man in white was devoid of any emotion or color; these simple words made Long Haochen feel a chill as if his body had been immersed in ice and snow

Everything happened so quickly that it was almost as if a flash passed before Long Haochen's eyes, and everything had already settled, as if those previously fierce-looking individuals had never appeared at all

Oh, go and collect it

With a puff, the stone bead bounced. However, it was evident that it did not exceed the scale of ten

The assessment has concluded. Those who did not pass need not return tomorrow. Those who passed will be assigned new instructors tomorrow. You are dismissed now; after receiving the training essence, you may go home.

Long Haochen had just hidden himself when he heard a series of whistling sounds piercing through the air from outside. Peering cautiously through the gaps in the bushes, he saw a group of men in black. These men were all quite tall, and there was a faint scent of blood wafting through the air. A few of them were breathing heavily.

As Long Haochen was preparing to pack the wild vegetables he had foraged to take home, a sudden soft sound startled him. This forest was not peaceful; occasionally, wild beasts would appear.

"Spirit Power Level 11, passed." Balzha's voice rang out in shock. The difference from Spirit Power Level 9 to Spirit Power Level 11 seems merely a numerical gap of two. However, during the last assessment, Long Haochen had clearly exerted all his strength! The fact that he could achieve such a significant increase at this moment indicates that he has pushed his potential to its limits

A glint flashed in Balza's eyes as he said in a deep voice: "You have lost your balance and your moves are outdated, Jiang Hu. If Long Haochen had applied a bit more force to the hilt of his sword, you would already be lying on the ground"

Long Haochen said eagerly: "Instructor, please give me another chance. I am sure I can pass this time"

Amidst the sunlight filtering through the shadows of the trees, Long Haochen caught a glimpse of one of the figures in black, nearly gasping in shock. The person’s face was covered in dark hair, and their yellow eyes appeared particularly menacing, with their nose twitching as they sniffed the air.

As a Level 10 Squire, Balzha has served as the instructor and librarian in Odin Town for ten years, yet Long Haochen is the most diligent student he has ever encountered. This young man never requires supervision; not only does he train hard every day, but he is also very gentle with others and treats everyone well. When his training companions ask him for help, he never refuses.

The little girl seemed startled as well, her body instinctively moving slightly as she turned her head to look at him. At that moment, Long Haochen was finally able to see the appearance of the little girl clearly

Long Haochen stepped forward quickly, supporting her with one hand, and exclaimed in surprise: "What happened to you?"

Long Haochen was taken aback for a moment and hurriedly placed her on the ground. The little girl quickly wrote in the dirt: "I can sense their presence; they are coming soon. They can smell my scent. You must leave quickly, or it will be too late."

Balzac let out a slight sigh and said, "Go on."

Are you alright? Long Haochen asked again

After a brief moment of surprise, Balzha returned to normal, allowing Long Haochen to go to the infirmary to bandage himself, and then continued with the subsequent assessment

As he spoke, the man in white slowly stood up and waved to the mute girl.

"Haocen, tell me, why did you choose that method of attack in the battle against Jiang Hu?" Balzha asked solemnly

When he finally saw everything clearly before him, he was horrified to discover that all the black-clad figures lying on the ground had vanished, leaving only the white-clad figure standing quietly there

"Yes." A tall young man stepped forward and simultaneously took down the wooden sword from his back

A tremendous force surged forth, and Long Haochen, along with his wooden sword, was instantly knocked over, his consciousness plunging into darkness. Meanwhile, the man in white had merely raised his hand.

Long Haochen also returned the gesture, "Brother Jiang, please."

The middle-aged man withdrew his gaze and said softly: "Because he possesses a mental strength that is extraordinary. Otherwise, do you think he could have unleashed such potential?"

Thank you, instructor, the boys shouted in unison

Naturally shaped, smooth eyebrows, large eyes, long eyelashes, a straight nose, fair skin, and lips of moderate thickness. Even though he appears to be only eight or nine years old, he is beautiful enough to make women enviously mad. Especially since, despite his black hair, he possesses a pair of clear blue eyes. If he were to don women's clothing, he would undoubtedly be a beauty that could topple kingdoms.

Removing the wooden sword, Long Haochen took a deep breath and suddenly swung the giant sword with all his might, striking it down onto the wooden stump.

Jiang Hu let out a low shout, advancing forward with a single step, his wooden sword aimed directly at Long Haochen's left shoulder.

Long Haochen's handsome face suddenly turned red. Looking at Balza, he said with some excitement: "Instructor, I, I..."

As he entered the woods, he quickly became busy. Over the years, Long Haochen and his mother had relied on each other for support. Even in Odin Town, their family was among the poorest. Children of the poor mature early; while many of his peers were still preoccupied with play, he was already able to help his mother share some of the burdens. Although the mother and son lived on the meager income from his mother Bai Yue's daily tailoring work, he always felt a sense of happiness.

How is he going to attack? Balza also had doubts in his heart; the wooden sword was three feet long, and Long Haochen was already close, making it absolutely impossible to wield.

The mute girl trapped under the armpit began to struggle violently. The man in white was suddenly startled, as he distinctly felt the little girl under his armpit radiating a scorching heat, and a layer of dark red light began to emerge from beneath her skin.

Long Haochen felt a flash before his eyes as a masked figure in white suddenly appeared not far ahead. Immediately after, a shocking scene unfolded before him. Without seeing any movement from the figure in white, countless points of bright light erupted from the area of his chest. In an instant, it was as if the entire forest was illuminated by this radiance. The brilliance was so intense that Long Haochen found it difficult to keep his eyes open.

Watching his joyful figure depart, Balzac could not help but smile slightly, "This child, with a pure nature and a willingness to work hard, seems to possess considerable talent for combat. Truly a rare and excellent prospect!"

The master of the deep voice is a tall and robust middle-aged man. His name is Balza, and he serves as the Chief Instructor of the Knights' Squires of Odin's Hall. It is said that he was very close to becoming a true knight in his younger years

Her speed is astonishing! Long Haochen was taken aback.

Balzard: "Alright, I will give him one chance. However, for the sake of fairness, Long Haochen, you must first defeat Jiang Hu in a one-on-one duel to earn this opportunity. The same applies to all of you who have failed; whoever can defeat Jiang Hu will be given a chance to retake the assessment, limited to within three days."

With both hands firmly gripping the wooden sword, Long Haochen's determination became evidently stronger, as if a faint halo was emerging around him. Especially in his gaze, those clear azure eyes reflected an unwavering resolve.

In Balza's eyes, there gradually appeared more and more of hetushu.com. If it were another child, he might think that this child was overly eager for quick success or perhaps timid. However, this was not the case with Long Haochen. Although this handsome young man appeared frail, he had been the most diligent one during the past year of training. Not only did he complete the required daily training well, but he also arrived an hour early every morning and left an hour later.

Instructor, Haochen trains very diligently every day; let him try again

Balzac frowned slightly and said: "However, this is unfair to those who did not pass."

However, at this moment, Long Haochen's attack had already been executed. He was using the hilt of his sword

Long Haochen looked up in the direction of the sound and vaguely saw a petite figure that seemed to have fallen. Driven by curiosity, he cautiously walked over, and after just a few steps, he clearly saw that what had fallen in the woods was not a wild beast at all, but a little girl.

Long Haochen's observational skills far exceed those of his peers, yet he could only discern that the mute girl seemed to be holding a small dagger in her hand. As her body lunged forward, she executed several erratic movements, resembling a fierce little tiger. Just that level of speed likely requires a spiritual power of at least twenty, doesn't it

In an instant, voices pleading for Long Haochen echoed from the mouths of nearly every young person. This was the result of the goodwill and rapport they had built, especially considering they were merely a group of children, far removed from any interests or benefits.

The power of the man in white made Long Haochen's heart tremble; after all, he was only nine years old. However, when he looked down and saw the pale face of the mute girl beneath him, a surge of hot blood instantly transformed into courage.

The mute girl finally stopped struggling and looked up at the person in white.

The little girl struggled to raise one hand and wrote a line on the ground: "I cannot speak, there are bad people chasing me, they will arrive soon. Sister, save me"

The man in white said: "What will his future achievements be? It is hard to say. From a talent perspective, becoming a great knight would be the pinnacle. However, at only eight or nine years of age, he already possesses the qualities of compassion, bravery, perseverance, and sacrifice, which are among the ten codes of chivalry. His future achievements are boundless. An excellent knight, especially a guardian knight, often has higher requirements for character than for talent."

Long Haochen was overjoyed. After expressing his gratitude to his companions once again, he then turned to Balza and said, "Thank you, Instructor."

Suddenly, Long Haochen spun around sharply, wielding the wooden sword in his hand with a determination that far surpassed that of his peers

With a soft sound of "duo," Jiang Hu, despite his spiritual power being clearly greater than Long Haochen's, found his sword unexpectedly deflected.

Long Haochen furrowed his brows slightly and resolutely shook his head, saying: "No, I am a man, and I must protect you." Although he was only nine years old, when he spoke these words, a few more traces of determination appeared on his beautiful little face

"Instructor, let him take the assessment again," said Jiang Hu, the first to pass the assessment and the oldest among this group of children.

Goodbye, instructor. Long Haochen left with great enthusiasm

Long Haochen fell silent at once, but in his eyes, there seemed to be an additional quality. Balza noticed his gaze, and in that moment, the knight instructor could not help but be taken aback. What was it? Determination? Was it the determination from the Ten Commandments of Knights? ... The Ten Commandments of Knights also represent the Ten Spirits of Knights, and even among some true knights, one might not necessarily see a glimmer of any of them, yet this child before him ...

"Be quiet, I will not harm him." The voice of the man in white finally carried a hint of human emotion, seemingly tinged with helplessness

Long Haochen stood with his sword in hand, casting a somewhat apologetic glance at Jiang Hu, who had finally managed to steady himself.

The mute girl quickly gestured several signs to him

As he deflected Jiang Hu's attack with a single sword strike, he had already advanced forward. The distance between the two was already close, and with this step forward, he found himself right beside Jiang Hu. At that moment, it was precisely the time when Jiang Hu's body was rotating.

The man in white stood there motionless, yet even so, Long Haochen could instinctively sense that the person before him was far more dangerous than any beast he had ever encountered.

The man in white slowly turned around, looking in the direction of Long Haochen and the mute girl, and said softly: "Come out."

Long Haochen remained silent, his hands tightly gripping the wooden sword, fixated on the man in white before him. He could only hope that the man in white had not noticed the little mute girl.

The beautiful little face was smeared with quite a bit of dirt, and a streak of blood hung at the corner of her mouth. Despite her disheveled appearance, she still easily left a stunning impression. However, her beauty was different from Long Haochen's. Long Haochen's eyebrows were very soft, giving a sense of approachability. In contrast, although this girl was young, there was a stubbornness and coldness between her brows. When their gazes suddenly met, Long Haochen couldn't help but shiver.