"After being driven by dust crystals, the Paris-Scoltz configuration will form the energy output of the light system, and the rate of change of the output power is this formula."
Sidious was writing on the blackboard, and everyone in the large lecture hall was taking notes.
"The properties, dosage, and ratio of dust crystals are all important variables in this model. Let's run the function." Sidious started testing directly in the classroom. "Look, everyone, the role of the Tver model in light attribute dust crystals." The reaction we talked about in the previous lesson appeared below, and the effect of maintaining diffraction showed a complex functional shape..."
I don’t understand, I’m talking in human language…
Griffith turned pale. What is sustaining diffraction? Have you ever taught? What page is the Tver model on in the book?
Verona's battle hero, Griffith of the Military Command Section, was confused in the intermediate magic theory class. This professional course for Minerva's magic students is compulsory for Toral students to take, and they also need to take an exam, which will be included in the final grade.
Griffith understands nothing and sees nothing! Like all Shutoral, they looked at Professor Sidious with a look of despair.
Galadia, help me! Hey, her back is so pretty...
Returning to Homemonworth is a full day of classes. Galadia sat in front of him seriously and listened to the lecture. On the podium was his brother Sidious.
The gentle and charming eyes of the extraordinary elf wizard made girls born in noble and mage families fascinated. However, there will always be a moment when his eyes will be filled with disgust and critical eyes, and then he will look away with full disgust.
Several times Griffith wanted to whisper to Galadia, who was sitting in the front row, or pass a note to her. Whenever he started to tinker with this little idea, Sidious's evil gaze shrouded him, making Griffith feel like he was going to kill him with a bolt of lightning at any time.
Sonia seemed to have something to do and took a whole day off. She would have explained it to Griffith during class.
Finally holding on until the end of get out of class, Galadia went to her brother to ask questions while holding her textbook, followed by a large group of girls.
Griffith trudged toward the restaurant, feeling deep despair for the midterm exam.
I might get zero points... Sonia will definitely catch me staying up late studying.
During lunchtime Griffith received an encrypted letter from home.
"My lovely brother,
"Congratulations on your great victory. We saw the battle report of the Battle of Boulogne. My father made a rare comment during dinner. Mom and Saya were very happy and asked me to write to ask you when you are free to return to your new home. Come.
"We prayed for Elodie. Father asked me to tell you to think twice before you act. When the time is right, someone will come to help you.
“Never act recklessly.
"We settled in Carolyn, the largest city in the South. I'm enclosing our new address.
"After coming to the south, I gradually discovered that my father's plan was beyond our imagination. If any idiot thinks that we are a weak family of low-level knights and dares to hurt our relatives, we must make him pay the most painful price. Regret coming into this world, even for Him.
"When you take important actions or encounter major dangers, contact us immediately through the communication function of the Echo Hub. Just take care of the small things yourself.
"According to rumors, the superiors may upgrade my father's title to a superior knight, that is, a grand knight. If it is implemented, we can add 'De' in front of Brandon's last name. I don't know if my father will accept it. I think Just accept it, you all came to such a remote place in the south. Although it has nothing to do with you, it's not a bad thing if it sounds good.
"Saya is getting cuter and cuter. This is not good. If she gets any cuter, the world will be destroyed. Her mother has decided to send her to Homemon Watts next year and give her to you to monitor. You must seize the time to grow up in order to protect the cuteness. sister.
"good luck,
"Your invincible brother, Herofus Brandon."
Knight Brandon, who was transferred to the southern province, finally wrote to his son. Although this had nothing to do with Griffith, who had no inheritance rights, he was still very happy.
Also sent with the letter were some investigative reports from the knight family on the Neopolis incident. The letter was encrypted, and they had learned about some of the qualities of the Ancestor's call, pointing out possible potential dangers.
At the end of the investigation record, Mrs. Brandon Knight reminded her son, pointed out some possible variables, and repeatedly told him to be careful. When he was in the third grade, his sister would come to Homemonworth to enroll, so don't get yourself hurt before that. died.
The investigative report is similar to the intelligence Griffith obtained during Elodie's final moments. The call of the ancestors can activate latent extraordinary characteristics, turning seemingly ordinary lives into terrifying devourers.
Lady Brandon Knight wrote:
"Only those ancient beings that have become myths can be affected by the call of the ancestors and wake up from their long sleep and seal. Once they wake up, the host with extraordinary characteristics will madly absorb the spiritual energy and vitality of the outside world, showing it A terrifying gesture in ancient mythology.
"The monster between plants and animals lurking in Elodie looms in the ancient mythology of the southern continent. In the upper reaches of the Carolan River, there is a plateau hidden deep in the remote deserts and oases. There is Crazy and ancient legends say that certain troll clans worship the plant-like embodiment of madness on the stairs.
"Its existence is too ancient, and the truth is hidden in countless lies and fallacies. I will carefully verify it. Griffith, you must not actively pursue this secret."
…
By dinner time, the atmosphere on campus suddenly became different.
Griffith wore a double-breasted cavalry uniform-style coat with a blue background and a red collar, black trousers, long boots, and a long sword at his waist. He walked through the long corridor toward the hall to prepare for dinner. According to the revised school rules, Shutoral can carry a sword with him, but he is still not allowed to wear armor unless there are special circumstances.
He wanted to talk to Galadia. He hadn't seen her for only a few days, but he just missed her so much.
Everyone around me is weird.
Several beautiful girls born into noble families passed by him. They usually kept a social distance from Griffith, but today they glanced at him boldly, with a look of scrutiny and evaluation in their eyes.
Something is going to happen! ?
Griffith immediately realized that something happened that he didn't understand yet. He subconsciously started to activate the bone ring, preparing to escape back to the dormitory and put on armor to face the enemy.
However, that doesn't seem to be the case. In the distance, the Hall of Homemonworth is being decorated with decorations and heraldry, as only done on festive days.
He looked around doubtfully and asked his guys in a low voice.
"Rana, did something happen?"
Lana was happily chatting with Fiona. Neither of them heard his question.
"Murat, did you hear anything?"
Murat was holding a portrait and giggling, ignoring him. Nona glanced at it and sighed helplessly and disappointedly.
what happened? Has everyone started celebrating the holidays?
At this time, Kurala came over. The girl who had just recovered from her injury was wearing a beautiful, slim-fitting dress and exquisite makeup, not looking like Shutoral at all.
"Culala."
"Hey, what's up?" The girl with long silver hair came up immediately.
"What happened?"
"Hey, you don't know yet?" Kurala glanced at him in surprise, "That's it, do you have a fiancée?"
"No, why do you ask this?"
"Do you want to consider me?" Kurala flashed her big eyes and gave a surprising suggestion.
"Huh——?" Griffith leaned back in horror, fearing that Galadia would hear this somewhere.
Nona came over quickly, grabbed the grimacing Kurala, and turned to Griffith and said:
"Get your clothes and hair straightened out."
Hello! Can you stop everyone from speaking only half the words!
Griffith became nervous. Although he didn't know what was happening, he also realized that the upcoming incident was related to him.
Galadia has not appeared until now. She has always been very positive about eating.
Sonia saw Griffith from a distance and immediately walked towards him. Ever since the yogurt and lap pillow incident, she had been avoiding Griffith, but now she was heading straight for him.
She was wearing a beautiful dress, not a seductive long dress for a ball, but a dress for formal occasions, and she carried a small handbag.
She grabbed Griffith and led him into a room off the main hall of Homemonworth.
This is the dressing room, often used by the girls who perform in the show.
Do you want me to sing during dinner time? Dance? I can't!
"Sonia, what happened?"
"Wipe your face first," Sonia ignored him and handed him a hot towel. Then she skillfully opened the cosmetic bag and held Griffith's face with both hands to look at it.
She seemed a little angry and depressed, but overall her attitude was okay. It was really rude of Griffith to move around on other people's legs.
"You can just follow the waiter's instructions in a moment. You can give a military salute without speaking," Sonia said in a confused manner, looking left and right in a serious and confused manner, "I don't know about men's makeup. You know, in short, it’s right to highlight shadows and contours.”
Just as Griffith was about to speak, Sonia had already taken out the foundation and patted it on his face.
She stood on her tiptoes and carefully trimmed Griffith's eyebrows, and her soft hands slid over the resolute face, making people feel itchy.
Since Griffith was much taller than herself, Sonia could only hold on to his shoulders and do the hard work. After a while, she realized that there was a chair next to her, and hurriedly pushed Griffith to sit down to let herself breathe.
"Is your face paler than when you first came to Beyeland?" Sonia said to herself, "It seems that the remnants of the vampire's characteristics still have an impact. Let me put some blush on you."
"..."
What could Griffith say? He didn't know how to put on makeup, so he could only sit upright and look straight ahead so as not to disturb Sonia.
The girl smells so good...
It's like the faint fragrance of spring penetrates the nose. Sonia bent over and carefully applied foundation and primer on him, and modified the shadows on the bridge of his nose and the corners of his eyes.
Griffith's eyes couldn't help but stay on her collar, and he saw the white neck, delicate collarbone and the deep arc of the shadow.
Sonia didn't notice. As usual, she is very devoted and serious about what she is doing. If she appears on a man, she may seem a bit old-fashioned, but paired with a beautiful girlish face and smart eyes, she is extremely cute.
She will be a good wife... An idea came to Griffith's mind.
"Sonia!" Fiona suddenly opened the door and came in, "If you don't come out, I will think you two have elope."
…
Count Larmore, Count Chalon, Principal Tiberion, His Excellency Salorian, Madam Marian, the Provost, Professor Heinz, Professor Erich, and several unknown big names are standing in the center of the hall. , everyone’s eyes were fixed on Griffith and Sonia coming out of the side door. Even Sidious was there, and Galadia beside him was dressed in a costume, looking at them with an uncomfortable look on her face.
Griffith was taken aback by the size.
Count, are you going to marry your daughter to me? I can't do it!
Before his random thoughts could come to fruition, Sonia stepped aside and looked at him with a smile.
The arrogant waiter said loudly:
"Xu Toral, form forward and present the flag to your commander."
Griffith understood immediately.
The waiters handed him Lance's military flag that had been prepared and led him to the red carpet. Lana, Lasalle, Milhaud and others followed him with captured rebel flags.
Gun salutes were fired one after another, and gorgeous fireworks flew past the floor-to-ceiling windows of the hall and bloomed in the sky.
This is a grand festival. Amidst the passionate melody, the Shutorals stepped forward with solemn expressions and held flags.
"Griffith Blanton, capture the flag of the rebel leader Lance!"
"Lana Jean, captured the flag of the Rebel Heavy Infantry Squadron II and Squadron IV!"
One by one, the ten Shutorals who participated in the battle threw the captured military flags under the rostrum under the watchful eyes of countless eyes in the Homon Watts Hall.
Every time they throw down a military flag, the drummer beats it with a rapid rhythm, and then switches to a slow and lively drumbeat, waiting for the military flag below to be thrown down, and so on.
Following the standard is the staff, the weapon used by rebel leaders and elite units. Griffith and the others returned to take over the prepared trophies and presented them to their commander again.
Lance's main force was almost completely wiped out, and the captured military flags and guards of honor were piled up like a hill in front of the rostrum.
The climax of the whole scene was the capture of Lance's weapons and heavy armor. The blood stains have not yet been wiped away, and the huge wound penetrated by the gun is still visible.
The armor was carried through the hall by the Shutorals. The brave students even stretched out their hands to touch the cold armor, and then immediately retracted their hands in shock at the residual murderous intent.
"Let us pay tribute to the brave warriors who fought bravely in the Battle of Boulogne-Plachin! Long live the victory! Long live the King and the wise Senate!" Principal Tiberion raised his glass and shouted loudly, "Vivela Byarlant!"
"VivelaByarlant!"
The audience burst into cheers, and all the professors, guests and students from the four grades stood up. They chanted slogans in honor of the King and the wise Senate, and the cheers nearly ripped off the roof of Homemon Watts Hall.
Sonia waved desperately to Griffith in the audience and shouted his name.
Count William de La Mole took two steps forward and said to Scitoral who was lined up in front of the stage:
"Griffith Blanton, apprentice knight, comes forward.
"In view of your extraordinary courage, perseverance, noble faith and extraordinary wisdom, as well as your major military exploits in the Battle of Boulogne-Plachin, we have decided to award you with the Silver Oak Leaf Knight's Eagle Banner. medal."
What medal? Griffith thought he had heard wrongly. Mine is the Silver Eagle Medal, and there are not so many people attending the awarding ceremony!
"Ob'sstuermtoderschneit (no matter the wind or the snow),
"ObdieSonneunslacht (or The Sun in the Sky),"
Lannes and Lassalle opened their voices and began to sing "The Cavalry on the March", stamping their feet with their heavy boots as they sang.
"Der Taggluehendheiss (no matter the hot day),
"OdereiskaltdieNacht (still cold night),
"BestaubtsinddieGesichter (even if the dust rolls in),
"DochfrohistunserSinn (We are still in a good mood),
"IstunserSinn (Still Happy)!"
All Shutoral in the four grades stood up and sang with a breathtaking rhythm. Their heavy boots thundered against the ground, sending vibrations and vibrations that shook the earth.
Griffith walked onto the podium amidst stormy applause and cheers. All the big shots looked at him. Sonia in the audience bloomed a sweet smile like April flowers and waved to him desperately. Even Professor Lorsas, who disliked Griffith the most, reluctantly sat in his seat and raised his eyelids.
The attendants placed the Silver Oak Leaves Knight's Eagle Medal on red velvet and sent it to Count de Lamore with an extremely dignified and elegant manner.
The Count himself hung the medal on his collar.
"Griffith!"
"Griffith!"
"Griffith!"
Waves of cheers almost lifted Griffith into the sky.
He was filled with great happiness, and now even if he was asked to attack an army of a thousand people on his own, he would do it without hesitation.
The small medal is made of silver, and the small silver oak leaves on the eagle flag are kneaded into rare precious metals, giving it powerful magical properties. The medal is worn differently from the Iron Eagle Medal that Griffith wears on his coat button. It must be worn in the middle of the collar. The medal is tied to the collar with a blue, white, and red ribbon.
In Beyeland, there are three requirements for becoming a noble.
1. The extraordinary sequence shall not be lower than sequence 8;
2. Must obtain a Knight's Medal of Eagle with Silver Oak Leaves or a higher Medal of Honor;
3. Canonization by a nobleman above count.
There is an additional tradition attached to this system. Within two years of the award of the Order of the Eagle with Silver Oak Leaves, Griffith's Lords should knight him. This tradition has a long history, and is mainly arranged to solve the transitional period when the recipient of the medal is still young or the feudal family is temporarily unable to arrange territory and position.
However, in any case, if Count Larmour delays using various excuses after two years, it will be regarded as a provocation and insult to the order and the entire aristocratic society.
From this moment on, Griffiths had practically entered the Bayerland aristocracy.
From now on, he must conspicuously wear the Order of the Eagle with Silver Oak Leaves. This is his obligation and right. All non-noble persons must address him as Your Excellency or Your Majesty.
In ancient times, becoming a formal noble often meant receiving a small territory. In order to prevent the land in the core area from being fragmented by large and small territories, the ancient wise kings used currency to redeem land from the nobles, or replaced it with large tracts of land in new provinces.
One form of redemption is an annuity. The king would make appropriate trade-offs and adjustments based on the level of the title and the output of the land, and give the nobles a certain amount of precious metal currency every year. This was the earliest annuity.
Granting land as a gift is no longer popular. After all, to run the estate one had to leave Beyeland, the center of power and intelligence. The popular method now is to give an annuity to nobles who are officially promoted to the knighthood. 2,000 silver francs for lower level knights. A senior knight's salary is no less than 5,000 silver francs, which is approximately equal to the annual salary of four apprentice knights. It is an income that can be obtained without working.
The improvement of status also has greater benefits. Although noble status is not a prerequisite for becoming a commissioned officer, nobles will definitely be appointed as officers rather than non-commissioned officers.
Griffith can now save at least 20 merit points, and he can keep them all to upgrade his officer rank instead of continuing to climb the rank of non-commissioned officer.
The big shots on the rostrum congratulated the newly promoted noble candidate Griffith in turn. Headmaster Tiberion also specifically added that he was as amiable as an old scholar:
"The medal itself is an enchanted item. It can generate and maintain a defensive shield that lasts for 5 minutes every 5 minutes. It can continue to resist physical and magical attacks until it breaks. The shield is not easily disturbed by blood and has higher resistance to black magic. Sex can even bring you good luck and blessings.
"Keep up the good work, boy."
Griffith originally thought that the battle in Verona would bring him merit points, silver medals and extraordinary items as rewards, but he did not expect that it would be such a precious high-ranking medal.
