Realizing that William's back road was cut off by William's move, Richard's face was very ugly, but he did not have hatred for William in his heart, but admired William's decisiveness and thick black nature, and only such a character can make a career.

Perhaps it was because he had different expectations for William in his heart, but Baron Richard cared about William, and looked at William as if he were looking at his son-in-law.

In the face of Baron Richard's unusual concern, William couldn't stand it at first, and took the lead in changing the topic: "Baron Richard, quickly introduce me to the son of Sir Martin - Ferdinand. Grylls, I'd love to see such a teenage hero right away! ”

"Oh! Come with me, His Highness William! Baron Richard came to his senses, stepped forward to lead the way, and said.

William was not pretentious, and under the protection of the personal cavalry, accompanied by Baron Richard, he soon came to a dilapidated camp where a young knight was directing the soldiers to clean the camp and care for the wounded.

"Ferdinand. Grylls, come, come here! Baron Richard beckoned to the young knight and called out loudly.

When the knight heard Baron Richard's call, he immediately put down his work and hurried over, obviously with great respect for Baron Richard.

With short brown flat hair, a young but angular face with a large hooked nose and a confident smile at the corners of his mouth, William said this is William's love for a man named Ferdinand. The first impressions of Gryll's teenager.

"Ferdinand, I have the unfortunate news that your father, Sir Martin, was killed in a duel of life and death." Baron Richard patted the boy on the shoulder and said with relief, "I hope you don't hate anyone because of this." ”

When he first heard the news of the death of his respected father, Sir Martin, Ferdinand did not cry out loud, but his eyes were moist, he looked up at Baron Richard and said: "Lord Baron Richard, my father has been prepared for his death for a long time, this is the best destination for him as a chief warrior, I respect his choice!" So I don't hate anyone for it, and I don't feel sorry for myself! ”

Then William came with Ser Hubert and said, "What a strong man, Ferdinand. Grylls, your father will be proud of you when he hears what you say! ”

"Ferdinand. Grylls, your father, Sir Martin, is the most powerful and courageous knight I have ever met, and I am so sorry for his tragic passing. Sir Hubert, who was beside William, also stepped up and bowed deeply to Ferdinand with his left hand on his chest.

"These two are—" Ferdinand asked as he watched a noble child with an extraordinary temperament and an imposing knight come to him, turning to Baron Richard.

"These two are none other than His Royal Highness William, the heir to the Duke of Normandy, and his chief warrior, Sir Hubert, who is also the knight who fought against your father." Baron Richard pointed to William and Hubert and said.

"His Royal Highness William! Sir Hubert! Ferdinand was not at all humbled by William's aristocratic position in front of him, nor trembling by Sir Hubert's imposingness, but bowed with his left hand to his chest and saluted.

"Hmmm! What a good boy! William couldn't help but praise, looked at Ferdinand softly, and said, "Ferdinand. Grylls, will you follow and swear allegiance to me? I will make you a knight, I will make you a commander-in-chief, and I will have Sir Hubert teach you. ”

"This..."Ferdinand. Grylls was a little moved, after all, he was still a cadet knight, not even a formal officer, and he also had the teaching of a powerful knight who defeated his father Martin, but he still couldn't make the decision to turn his back on Baron Richard, and looked up at Baron Richard's face with an inquiring look.

"Ferdinand. Grylls, follow William with peace of mind, and men should stick to their convictions and pursue their own path. Go for it, kid! Baron Richard smiled and encouraged.

"Yes, Lord Baron Richard." Ferdinand. Grylls bowed respectfully to Richard, turned to look at William, knelt on one knee, and solemnly swore an oath: "Your Highness William, I swear to God and swear allegiance to you, and I will never leave you!" ”

"I accept your allegiance, Ferdinand. Grylls. William drew his saber from his left waist, tapped Ferdinand three times on his left and right shoulders, and solemnly announced: "I canonize you as a knight, and grant you a five-hundred-acre estate!"

I hope that you will be able to be fraternal and supportive to others, faithful to your faith, respectful to your lordship, careful in your words, fair and tolerant on the battlefield, and honorable and humble in your adherence to the principles of honor and humility.

I have great expectations for you, Ferdinand. Grylls Knight! ”

"Yes, Your Highness William, your request is my mission!"

And then Ferdinand. Grylls placed his folded hands in William's hands, and the two hugged and kissed.

After doing this, Ferdinand. Proving his saintly duty, Grylls pledged allegiance to William: "I swear by my integrity that I will henceforth be loyal to His Royal Highness Prince William, and will fulfill all my obligations as a vassal, and will not deceive!" ”

William nodded, untied a pocket from his waist, and took out a twig from the Barony of Alençon's manor, symbolizing a piece of enclosure and granting it to Ferdinand. Grylls.

In this regard, Ferdinand. Grylls was loyal to William and became a knight under William.

For Ferdinand. Grylls became one of William's knights, and Baron Richard was happy to see him happen, both for the sake of the child's future and as an important link to William's relationship.

"Alright, Ferdinand, you should first be a deputy commander in my personal guard fellow cavalry, and then I will have another important task for you!" Willian will be on one knee with Ferdinand. Grylls helped him up, smiled and said:

"From now on, you will learn martial arts and military strategy by Sir Hubert's side, and I hope you will inherit Sir Hubert's mantle."

"I will live up to your expectations, Your Highness William!" Ferdinand nodded heavily and said in a solemn tone.

"Sir Hubert." Ferdinand. Grylls turned around, bowed deeply to Sir Hubert, and said respectfully, "You are the most admired knight and most valued opponent of my father, Sir Martin, during his lifetime, and I hope you will teach me!" ”

"No need to be so polite, Ferdinand! Whether it's His Royal Highness William's orders, or for your father's sake, I'll give it all in every way! ”

It was in this peaceful atmosphere that Baron Richard bid farewell to William and others.....