"That's it for today, Seventh Knight."
The man in military uniform put away his rapier and didn't say much. Orianna saw the disappointed look in his eyes, but she was speechless.
"Yes, Your Highness Jackson." She lowered her head and replied in shame.
The training in the duel field lasted for about an hour, during which she never used the power of the Final Sword. Not to mention the sparring partner who took the time to check the progress, even she herself felt extremely disappointed with herself. Orianna didn't even dare to raise her head. She didn't dare to face the eyes of her colleagues around her, and she didn't dare to see what she looked like now - a shameful loser who failed everyone's expectations time and time again.
"Thank you for your hard work, Miss Orianna. Please drink a glass of water first."
A bottle of energy drink was handed to her, and Orianna subconsciously took it. When she looked up, she met Mo Yuankai's smile.
"Ah!" Orianna exclaimed in surprise, "Mr. Mo! Why do you..."
"The armor maintenance went smoothly. Today's work is over. I have nothing to do and I came over to see you." Mo Yuankai nodded and looked at the man in military uniform beside him. "Who is this?"
This man was about thirty years old, with blond hair shaved into a buzz cut, a straight back, a casual smile, and a manner that would not allow strangers to enter. Knight Raquel walked quickly, saluted the man first, and then said in a solemn tone: "I am honored to introduce to you, the second prince of the Kingdom of Morton, Duke of Connaught, Admiral of the Royal Navy, Holy King Morton Connaught Jackson Morton."
"Oh, hello, Prince Jackson..."
Mo Yuankai originally thought he would be an officer, but he did not expect that this man was a noble member of the royal family. While he was thinking about how to salute, Prince Jackson reached out his hand and shook it vigorously.
"Hello, Mr. Mo Yuankai. On behalf of the Wang family, the military and myself, I would like to thank you for your outstanding contributions to the kingdom." Jackson let go of his hand. "Due to your sensitive identity, we cannot complete this work. You will be awarded the honor later. But I guarantee with my own personality that you will get all the rewards you deserve."
Jackson did not smile when he spoke, but his words were straightforward and seemed sincere. Mo Yuankai looked into his eyes and said, "You don't look like a prince."
"Like what?" Jackson asked.
"Soldier, or expert."
"That's good. The kingdom never lacks princes and nobles, and experts are always in urgent need of manpower."
Jackson looked at Orianna and was about to say something when a female voice came from a distance: "Brother Wang~ Orianna~ How is the situation~?"
A young girl was walking quickly from the entrance of the training ground. She wore a mage robe embroidered with stardust patterns and held a large thick book. Her long blond hair was braided and she wore a pair of flat glasses. She looked like a schoolgirl.
There was a cunning look in this girl's eyes, which was not as serious as her brother's. She walked up to Jackson and looked at Mo Yuankai curiously. Orianna hurriedly saluted: "Your Highness Gray, this is Mr. Mo Yuankai who came from the Sky Capital to repair the armor! Mr. Mo, I am honored to serve him. You introduce..."
"Don't be like this, Orianna! This is not a formal diplomatic occasion." The braided girl pushed down her flat mirror from the side and nodded to Mo Yuankai, "The third princess of Morton Kingdom, just call me Gray. Wang Brother, this time——"
"The Final Sword still cannot be used normally." Jackson shook his head, "Knight Orianna, you still have 26 days. If you still cannot meet the requirements before the duel, we will formally discuss a backup plan."
"I will work hard, Your Highness Jackson." Orianna whispered.
"I wish you success."
After saying this, Jackson said goodbye to everyone and left accompanied by a group of military uniformed entourage. Gray patted Orianna's hand and comforted: "You know, good knight, he has no ill intentions... We all recognize your ability. But this time, time is too tight, and unprecedented challenges are coming. Everyone is very worried. Restless.”
"I understand, Your Highness Gray." Orianna nodded vigorously, "If I still can't do it by the beginning of next month, please change the members."
"I don't think they will choose this method. Who can do it better than you? It is more likely to use the sword as the center as Teacher Roninlus suggested... Alas, but I think that is more risky. Even my mother would object."
Jackson stood in the distance, seemingly waiting for his sister. Gray said quickly: "Can you send me a message for the Knight of Dawn? Just say that Brother King Charles will pay a visit in person tomorrow morning...I guess he has a private commission. Okay, I should go. Don't be too nervous, Good knight, everyone understands you."
The Third Princess Gray left in a hurry. Orianna stood in the center of the duel, motionless, as if she was crushed by the giant sword.
Mo Yuankai and Raquel exchanged a look. Mo Yuankai gestured "Say something" and Raquel's chin moved slightly to indicate "You come, you come."
"Ahem!" Mo Yuankai coughed and handed over a towel, "Miss Orianna, would you like to wipe your sweat first?"
Orianna trembled as if she had regained consciousness. She took the towel and wiped the sweat from her face. In the process, she gradually realized her current situation: her hair moistened by sweat, her face covered with dust, and her face that is still full of dust. Wearing armor and fully armed.
"Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah!"
Orianna let out an exclamation. She closed her eyes and pushed the towel forward, then ran away with a blushing face. "I-I'm going to wash up first...!"
Mo Yuankai held the used towel, feeling a little embarrassed. Raquel suggested seriously: "As a collection?"
"It's too perverted..."
"Essentially, it's the same as collecting handkerchiefs in ancient times."
·
Mo Yuankai finally asked a passing female knight to send the towel back, and the two of them decided to go to the cafeteria first to wait for the knight Orianna. The hero of the sky ordered two roasted chicken legs to taste, but Raquel didn't order anything because he was a wax figure in the permanent group.
"Both princes and princesses don't quite fit my stereotype," Mo Yuankai said. "I thought they were all kind of... you know, the kind of aristocratic images in comics."
"His Royal Highness Charlie will be more in line with your imagination." Raquel said with a smile, "As you can see, His Highness Jackson is a pragmatic person, and His Highness Gray gave up his inheritance rights early and chose to go to the Mage Academy to study knowledge. . They are all royal families who shoulder the honor and responsibility, so that we knights can also bathe in glory."
"They are indeed nice people...the first impression they gave me was much better than that of our young master over there."
Much more normal than Aurus, and not as lazy as Zijing.
Mo Yuankai thought about what Princess Gray said before she left, and said in an insinuating way: "Speaking of which, has that sword always been difficult to control? Has there been a similar situation before?"
"As you can imagine, this is not an exception. The Seventh Knights of all generations are as simple and kind as Knight Orianna. Their personalities are fundamentally incompatible with the Holy Sword, so they often need a long running-in period to gradually master the Holy Sword. The power. But..." Raquel was a little worried, "Now is different from the past, and there is not much time left for Knight Orianna."
"What's going to happen?"
Raquel said apologetically: "I'm sorry, I can't tell you this."
Mo Yuankai was not surprised. After all, he was an outsider. It was strange that people from the Kingdom were willing to share secrets with him. However, even though he had just arrived, he also felt the uneasy atmosphere hidden under the peaceful surface of the kingdom during these two days. All signs point to the fact that the coming events will have a major impact.
"What would have happened to Orianna if she had never been able to use that sword?"
Raquel's expression became gloomy.
"Her duties may be temporarily replaced by others...try with equally qualified people until someone can actually wield the Final Sword."
"A dead horse is treated as a living horse doctor." Mo Yuankai disagreed very much, "It's strange that someone better than her can be chosen."
"Everyone understands, but if that time comes...we must put the overall situation first." Raquel shook his head silently.
This is indeed a difficult problem. Orianna's character can be seen at a glance. This girl is innocent and kind, even a little childish. She is not someone who goes to the battlefield and charges into battle. Even the effect of her impermanence method is to prevent violent acts. How can such a girl who is unwilling to fight from the bottom of her heart get along well with the Dragon-Slaying Holy Sword?
Is it purely for safety that the kingdom leaves the holy sword in the care of the most peaceful person? Or is there any last resort reason? Mo Yuankai suppressed these doubts and was about to turn around and ask Ate to find a way to find out more. He asked himself, "How is her usual fighting performance?"
"She has a nickname called Undefeated Orianna." Rakel said helplessly.
"She? Undefeated??"
"It won't win either."
Mo Yuankai laughed dumbly when he thought of the other party's manifestation effect. He slowly gnawed on the chicken legs and came up with an idea.
"Wait a moment, I'm going to the bathroom."
He walked into the bathroom alone. Seeing no one around, he activated the communicator in the headset.
"Hey, A Ce, what are you doing?"
"——Wow, brother?! I'm, um, having dinner, what do you want?"
Atze's voice sounded a little panicked. Mo Yuankai looked at the time. It was almost six o'clock now, and it was indeed time to have dinner... Did A Ce combine lunch and dinner?
"Do me a favor first..."
He discussed with his younger brother for a while and walked out of the toilet. Orianna has arrived at the dining table, put on her usual clothes, and is torturing a piece of carrot cake with a fork.
"Thank you for your hard work, Miss Orianna!" Mo Yuankai pulled up his chair and sat down, "I have something I would like to ask you to help with... I fought ability battles every day when I was in the Capital of the Sky, and I also tried my best when I came to the kingdom for a business trip. Maybe I can maintain my condition. I wonder if I can invite the knights to play a friendly battle with me?"
"Of course!" Orianna quickly put down her fork, "Except for the captain and the Dawn Knight, any knight would be honored to be your opponent!"
"That's great. Do you want to fight now or after dinner?"
"I'm happy to accompany you anytime—"
Orianna realized something was wrong mid-sentence. She pointed at herself and said in disbelief: "Me, me, me?"
Mo Yuankai smiled and nodded.
A moment later, the seventh knight's cry shocked everyone in the cafeteria.
"--me?!"
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Fifteen minutes later, the knights headquarters, the duel ground.
In the Kingdom of Morton, dueling is not only a violent activity, but also a cultural tradition. When a righteous man meets a villain on the road, they will duel; when two men compete for the favor of a woman, they will duel; when someone wants to protect the reputation of someone close to him, they will duel; two good friends fall in love with each other at first sight. Improve mutual understanding - that's great, let's duel.
Even in the 21st century, there are often young people in the kingdom who choose to duel due to verbal disputes. At the headquarters of the Knights where everyone practices martial arts and swordsmanship, duels similar to sparring are commonplace, so a solid and stable duel ground is required. Meet everyone's urgent needs. The open-air dueling arena of the headquarters is located behind the main building. It is oval in shape. It was upgraded by the Dawn Knight two years ago. It added automatic repair and customized venue functions, which can basically meet the needs of most knights.
"Have you heard? Knight Orianna is going to duel with a super-powered person!" "It's so bizarre... How dare he challenge the Star Knight?" "I heard that he is the world's number one super-powered person..."
The news that the Seventh Knight was going to duel with the new superpowers quickly spread throughout the headquarters. Even though it was still lunch time, many members excitedly came to watch the battle with iron plates from the cafeteria. The damage to the Holy Fire Armor was tightly sealed, and most members didn't know why Mo Yuankai came, only assuming that he was a superpower who came for an exchange visit. Several members of the Star Council also stood in the front row and stared with interest, which made Orianna feel guilty.
"I'm really not a good duel opponent..." she said weakly.
"It doesn't matter, just do exercise before meals."
Mo Yuankai moved his hands and feet very casually, and was not nervous under the gazes of the knights. His mental attitude made Orianna feel envious from the bottom of her heart. She secretly encouraged herself, saying that she must behave like a knight and not be embarrassed even if she lost.
"Following the tradition of intra-group duels, I will announce in advance the means I will use. I will use my swordsmanship and manifestation."
Mo Yuankai waited patiently for a while. Seeing that the other party stopped talking, he shook his head and said, "It would be better to add the armor and the sword, otherwise I'm afraid of hurting you."
"you……!"
Although she knew how powerful the opponent was, Orianna still felt annoyed at being underestimated due to her arrogant attitude. She said angrily: "Then please be prepared, I will use my Minghua Armor and the unsealed Holy Sword!"
"Okay, I will use my abilities and homemade weapons and armor." Mo Yuankai smiled, "Are you ready?"
"please!"
Orianna took a stance solemnly. She concentrated her attention and saw the long-haired young man opposite took out...
His cell phone.
"?"
Mo Yuankai leisurely placed the phone horizontally on his waist, and black metal strips shot out from both sides of the phone, fixing it front and back like a special belt. He swept his right hand across the cell phone that turned into a belt buckle, raised it to the side of his head, and shouted loudly.
"Transform!"
The highly compressed heroic stance turned into a crystal pattern on the surface of the belt buckle, and the transformation program built into the phone started immediately. Mo Yuankai's clothes were instantly turned over and reorganized. The personal weapons made of special materials broke away from the disguise of ordinary clothes and showed their true appearance under the power of super powers.
After the golden light from the activation of the ability dissipated, the long-haired young man on the other side of the field had changed his appearance. The streamlined battle armor with a strong sense of technology covered his whole body, the mask-like helmet covered his face, and his long hair was also covered with paint-like material. The armor's shoulders, arms, knees, etc. are all specially reinforced. Nearly half of the front of its head is occupied by a compound eye-like combat analysis module. Two vertical lines stand up in the center, like insect tentacles, and like an insect's tentacles. It's the robot's antenna.
"This is... the armor from when we first met?" Orianna said in disbelief.
"Yes, we have poor security management there, so I always wear the armor."
Mo Yuankai flicked his fingers, and in a heroic stance, he shattered a piece of rock, reorganized it, and turned it into a strange weapon shaped like a divination character. He grabbed the short handle of the weapon with one hand, nodded and said, "Then..."
In an instant, Mo Yuankai's body disappeared on the spot.
"The duel begins."
A golden light flashed across the duel field like thunder, and the superpower appeared in front of Orianna with almost instantaneous movement speed. He raised his weapon without hesitation and struck him face to face!
