The middle grade finals kicked off with the sound of drums. Cere knew Fitzpatrick very well. The relationship between the two was not bad and they often sparred in training. When the spears of the two crossed each other, Cere's shield almost He was knocked away, and his spear barely hit the enemy's shoulder. This disguise could not stop the opponent's mecha.
At this point, we can only fight with swords.
Both of them took out their melee weapons, and the sharp blades met, sparks bursting out.
Serre fights with skill and calmness, but he will not underestimate the opponents he has defeated, because Fitzpatrick also defeated him once, although it was a long time ago.
The fierce battle formed scratches on the training mecha, and warning runes flashed on Serre's visual display. He was forced to use his arm shield to resist an attack. At this time, an alarm sounded, and he clearly felt something happened to his arm. Broken, but this is also a God-given opportunity.
He grasped it and pierced his opponent's front sensor with his sword.
After a while, the opponent's mecha stopped moving.
"The winner has been decided! The winner is Serre Dubendlin from Class 3!!"
For a moment, there was thunderous applause, and Mathias was also applauding gently, with no expression on his face. After his second son climbed out of the mecha, he also shook hands with Sere in a friendly manner, but his expression was a little downcast. Not far away, Andrea kept staring at Sere, not even responding to the words of the female companion beside him.
Soshyan, who was sitting high on the throne, noticed that Barris had returned to his seat, and he and his wife were clapping excitedly.
Then, he said with a smile:
"Baron Barris, you also have a good son."
Hearing Soshyan's voice, many people stopped applauding and looked at the Barriss curiously. Many people noticed that Soshyan used the word "also", and then thought of the previous person who received the same evaluation.
Barris turned around, first saluted, and then responded in a very humble and gentle tone:
"The Chapter Master has given me too much credit. Inuzi is not even considered an official knight."
"Looking at today's performance, he will be there sooner or later. I'm also looking forward to the day when I see him galloping on the battlefield. Two champions, come forward."
Soon, Andrea and Sere passed through the towering terminators and came to the steps less than ten meters away from Soshyan, and then knelt down on one knee.
This is also the first time that Serre has observed the guardian of the empire so closely, and it is also the first time that he has realized what the so-called "fear of giants" is like. He feels that one of the opponent's arms may be bigger than his own body. I finally understand why the real defenders of the human empire are not knights but Astartes.
Knights are only powerful in mecha, and one Astartes can easily kill a hundred knights even without armor.
This is the difference in the essence of life.
".I have seen your efforts to control the powerful knight mecha, and I have also seen your superb fighting skills. But fighting requires not only skills, but also wisdom, planning, courage, will, and even the struggle between life and death. The reaction at that moment, and many of these cannot be learned in school. They need to be tested again and again with blood on the battlefield. You are the champions in the academy now. In the future, I hope to see you become champions on the battlefield. "
Afterwards, two attendants brought a plasma pistol and an exquisite stabbing sword in front of them. Andrea and Sere, who were kneeling on the ground, carefully took their prizes and then read Olga in unison. The family motto left by the Grand Duke——
"We will continue to fight as long as we live!"
After the competition, time came to evening. Soshyan was invited to attend the welcome banquet prepared for him by Mathias. All the knights and nobles and their family members and heirs came to participate, except for the unlucky Gonzalo. , he was taken away directly by the people from the White Temple, and he didn't even have time to say hello to his family.
When Soshyan entered the luxurious banquet hall, Mathias, who was wearing a formal dress, immediately said:
"Let us pay our respects!"
His voice was broadcast through the servo-skull's communication array loudspeakers.
"Here is Soshyan Alexei, Chapter Master of the Astral Knights Chapter, Archon of the Nessen System, founder of the Suffering Alliance, reconqueror and guardian of the Maelstrom, heretic and Destroyer of aliens, Banisher of the Black Legion, Scourge of the Red Corsairs, Slayer of Greenskins, Savior of Armageddon, Shield of the Holy Empire of Man, Messenger of the Throne and the God-Emperor.”
The huge bell rang again, a triple bell ringing ceremony, and everyone made the eagle gesture and recited the words of loyalty required by palace etiquette.
"We praise the talons of the gray eagle!"
Mathias continued chanting, but Soshiyan raised a hand.
"That is enough, High King Mathias."
For knights, respectful and elegant etiquette, although tedious, is the cornerstone of knightly life. Interrupting the welcome ceremony can be described as rude, and in the worst case, knights may choose to regard it as an insult. .
But that's for other people.
Soshyan is not the master here, but he is almost a god.
He looked at the splendid hall. The entire space here showed a strong traditional Imperial Baroque style. Huge crystal chandeliers hung from the high dome, illuminating the entire banquet hall. The bright gold on the walls and floors became the main color. Even from the exquisite wall hangings on the walls to the gorgeous carpets on the floor, everything shone with golden light, as if the veil of wealth and glory had been lifted.
In the center of the banquet hall is an extra-large long dining table. The tabletop is covered with gorgeous silk napkins, filled with golden tableware and bright crystal wine glasses. Countless plates and trays are filled with food, from fish to poultry. There are all kinds of meats for wild beasts, and there are also a dazzling array of vegetables and fruits of different sizes and varieties. There are also many stewed, fried, boiled, and baked pastries and desserts, which look particularly luxurious under the warm candlelight.
The surrounding walls are covered with oil paintings, and the murals on the ceiling are mainly about knights and landscapes. There are some luxurious incense burners hanging in the corners, exuding a faint aroma of incense. At the other end of the banquet hall, there is a There is a piano. The wooden exterior of the piano is inlaid with gorgeous metal carvings, making it look very noble. A musician is playing, surrounded by a band composed of various music users.
Farther away, servants and maids in ocher uniforms stood around the walls waiting for orders.
Soshyan, who was wearing ceremonial armor, came to Mathias alone, picked up the huge metal wine glass that the servant held above his head, and then raised it.
"To the Emperor, to Dupont delin, and to my friend Olga."
Everyone also raised their glasses, and at the same time the band began to play exciting battle music, which seemed to be more in line with Soshyan's taste.
But he didn't expect that until this moment, Ofal was still trying to plead for his son.
(End of chapter)
