The first stage of point collection is mainly to test the [strength] of individual knights and each squad.

Knights who can complete high-intensity tasks in a short period of time, or who can perform well in all walks of life, will pass the assessment of the 'Basic Requirements of the Expeditionary Force' and enter the next stage of assessment.

Stage 2 - [Will and Courage]

Compared to the previous stage of the assessment.

The second stage is even more important, as it is an important assessment to determine whether an individual can face the Great Expedition head-on.

Great expeditions can last for years, or even decades.

It was the first time that the Order had traveled in the "eternal night" for such a long time, and it was the first time in the history of mankind.

With every breath,

Every step forward,

Every time you eat,

will increase the risk of individual depravity.

Those who are not strong-willed, no matter how strong they are, will be excluded from the ranks of the expeditionary force.

Therefore, the corresponding test in the second stage will be an ultra-high-intensity "stress test...... The specific implementation of this has also been discussed at the top of the Holy City.

Dozens of proposals have been rejected because they are not strong enough, too dangerous, and have time to spare.

It was only three days ago that the final test plan was finalized.

The testing site for [Will and Courage] is located in the prison "Tartarus" directly under the direct management of the Knights of Hell and the Knights of Death below the Hades Steps, hereinafter referred to as the Tartar Prison.

Dangerous places in the Holy City that are not open to the public.

In the Royal National Knight Academy, all references to Thal Prison have been erased, and only some texts mention the name of the prison.

Taal Prison is not something that ordinary people can enter if they want to, even if an ordinary person commits a felony in a civilian area, there are only three ways for him in the end - exile outside the city, lifelong labor, or timely execution.

Only individuals who have attained the rank of knight have the right to be imprisoned in Thal Prison.

Completely turn your back on chivalry.

Knights who abandon, betray, cannibalize their peers, and who are willing to degenerate, will be imprisoned.

At the same time, some knights who have been irreversibly polluted, whose minds have completely degenerated, and even fallen knights who have "lost their human form" but do not exceed the limit, will also be imprisoned in them.

The purpose of setting the Tar prison is no longer to be merciful, not to be able to regain the knighthood and return to the Order.

From the moment they entered the prison, they were permanently removed from prison and no longer enjoyed all the rights of citizens of Al-Quds Al-Sharif.

But...... This group of people can still become the special combat power of the Holy City under a special situation or at a certain moment.

For example, the upcoming Great Expedition.

A few months ago, it was decided by the Parliament's Inquisition Department, the Supreme Prison Management Headquarters (the [Hell Knights - Demon Creation] department and the [Knights of the End] - Styx Dead] department, jointly managed), and the Steam Knights, to add a special unit - "Brain Dead".

The basic composition of this special force is from the fallen knights in Taal Prison.

As such, there are currently many empty seats in Thal Prison, just enough for the [Will and Courage] test to take place here.

……

The first day of testing.

Knights who need to score 60 points or more will gather at the "Daffodil Square" in the dungeon.

Even without Han Dong's thigh, all members of the team reached the standard within two months...... The five of them meet together to come to this huge plaza surrounded by lava.

Such a square gathering couldn't help but remind Han Dong of the first destiny space he participated in when he first arrived in the Holy City.

"Wow, there must be thousands of knights, right?"

Outside of the Knights' Conference, Wen Li had never seen such a grand occasion.

Abel, who had been in the Order for many years, immediately explained to the team: "It's just ordinary knights gathered here.

Like the Wino Knight who was on an investigation mission with us last time, because he belongs to the [Battle Nun] department, he does not need to participate in this assessment and directly participates in the Great Expedition.

Special divisions, elite knights, and knights above the commander and commander do not need to participate.

They have a wealth of experience in expeditions, and their ability to withstand pressure is far beyond that of ordinary knights.

It's just that...... I didn't expect you to participate, Nicholas. ”

When Abel looked at Han Dong, his little furry ears shook slightly.

After all, Han Dong has been certified as a "pollution-free physique" similar to that of Captain Hugo.

Han Dong said in a low voice: "Maybe it's because I'm still a rookie knight, or maybe this test is not just a test of pollution and stress, I'm afraid there are some special circumstances." ”

It's time for the assessment.

Thundered...... A large demonic skull rises in the center of the square, its fully open mouth with its fangs and mouths serving as the only gateway to Thal Prison.

Ti-ta~Ti-ta~

At the same time, the sound of horses' hooves was heard.

Hot black iron armor with demon crests.

The special forces of the Knights of Hell, the Demon Creation Group, are all over the perimeter of the square.

Uniformly takes off his helmet, revealing his terrifying face with "demon horns", and lowers his head, waiting for a certain big man to arrive.

The king is here.

The area of the square where the knights were standing immediately turned into a scorching and painful hellish scorched earth...... Among the gatherers, the personnel belonging to the Hell Knights immediately knelt down, and naturally included Wen Li's little sister.

Han Dong also knelt on one knee for the first time, insisting on the highest respect to Commander Ma Long.

"Captain Marlon...... Seems to be strong again? This coercion made my head hurt a little. ”

The ash crown rotates on its own ten centimeters above its head.

Captain Ma Long personally came and read out the rules of the [Will and Courage] assessment.

It was not an inspirational speech, and Malone did not have the eloquence of Captain Roland, and he opened with a sigh.

"Hey...... What a hassle.

Since you knights can stand here, it means that you have enough skills, and I don't bother to say more nonsense.

The intensity of the subsequent assessment is approximately equal to the pressure of the individual staying in the direct territory of the old king, and cannot guarantee the safety of the individual.

Let's put it bluntly, you may be completely degraded in the assessment and become a 'permanent resident' of the "Taal Prison" without trial.

As much as you want to give your lives for the Holy City, you must be self-aware.

I'm going to give you five minutes to think about it.

After five minutes, the knight who continues to stay in the square will be "assigned a cell". ”

The pressure of the Hell Monarch carried by Captain Marlon himself, coupled with this almost intimidating notice, made the determination of some knights waver.

Wen Li and Mia in the "Raven's Language" team also flashed a trace of timidity in their eyes.

After all...... Once you really fall into the assessment and go to prison, the knighthood you are pursuing will completely collapse and everything will be over.

That's when it happened.

A laugh rang out in their heads, and a palm rested on their shoulders.

"It's okay, Captain Malone is this kind of character...... If you two can't bear it, I'm afraid some of the knights here won't be able to hold it.

Even if something happens, I'll take care of you. ”