Mercer Kane, who stood in the prayer room, held a sapphire ring in his hand in the Knights of the Holy Tree's Oath Spire, and carefully considered it, the figure standing in place was like a majestic statue, just placed there, it made people rise up a solemn feeling, and there was a little hesitation on his heavy and serious cheeks.

"I hesitated for a long time, because until now I don't know if I did the right thing to do, and whether it really meets the responsibility of a Grand Master. Facing Edward, who was kneeling in front of the Radiant Cross sculpture behind him, Mercer's voice was still as heavy: "You know that before that, there was another knight who also knelt here, and I hesitated for a long time. ”

"Gaio Valence - did I guess right?" Edward, with his back to Grand Master Mercer, had a calm smile on his face, "I didn't expect that in your eyes, I could already compare myself to this chief knight, I'm ashamed." ”

"Dare to use this tone, you won't lose to that guy. Hearing Edward's "rude" words, Mercer Kane's face was not much annoyed, but smiled very relieved: "Then do you want to know what Gaiyo said to me here?"

"Can I know?" Edward's expression remained unchanged, and the "pious" gaze never took away from the cold radiant cross.

"Either kill me, or make me the next Grand Master!" Mercer sighed with a wry smile, "and I chose the latter, because I couldn't bear it, and at the same time I was looking forward to it—maybe Gaio could really grow into a qualified Grand Master of the Knights of the Sacred Tree." Maybe...... It's time for the Order to change. ”

"Since I'm able to accept one with ambition. A guy who will do anything to get revenge can refuse another equally ambitious young man?" he said. Mercer held the ring in his palm, turned and walked behind Edward, facing the statue of the Radiant Cross: "Perhaps for many years to come, no one will be able to break your record - the youngest Knight of the Knights of the Sacred Tree!"

"Remember, child, you are a member of the Knights of the Sacred Tree, and we will always be with you - no matter what revenge you have, no matter what you are after, there will always be a group of people. Stand silently behind you, sheltering you from the wind and rain. As he spoke, Grand Master put the ring back on Edward's right hand, "We will never abandon you. ”

The meaning of Mercer Kane's words was already clear - the title of Knight Captain was the last aid that the Knights of the Sacred Tree could give Edward. Since it was an expedition for the Duke of Hantu City, there was no reason why the Knights of the Sacred Tree would not have sent the Knights of the Sacred Tree to follow, and Mercer handed over their reins to Edward.

He is well aware of Edward's current predicament, such a team of knights may not be able to give Edward much of a voice, but it can also ensure that he will not be ignored.

A knight captain is enough to prove the attitude of the Knights of the Sacred Tree, and the attitude of support for the future Duke of Hantu City, you must know that even when the Duke of Berion was in the most difficult time in Hantu, Mercer and Horace did not agree to let the Knights provide reinforcements to Hantu!

"And so do I. Always a member of the Knights of the Sacred Tree!" Edward bowed his head heavily, "Even if I die, I will make this identity proud of me." I will always be proud of it until the last moment of the end of the world!"

"And that day will never come!" cried Mercer, "for the Radiant Cross will be with you, for the Heroic Spirit of the Knights of the Sacred Tree will be with you, for the banner of the Flaming Goshawk will fly forever in the skies of the Kingdom of Turin!"

"When you rise, it will be Edward Witwood, the Knight Master of the Knights of the Sacred Tree, and you will have the right to hold high the swallow-tailed banner of the Knights of the Sacred Tree for yourself, and you will have the right to declare war on the enemy in the name of the Knights, and where you are, the prestige of the Knights will spread!"

"Stand up, and hold up what you should be doing—for that is not only your mission, but also the Order's mission!"

"You are Edward Witwood, Knight Master of the Knights of the Sacred Tree!"

"You are the defender of the Black Tree on a white background!"

Holding the black tree flag on a white background in his hand, Edward Wittwood, who strode out of the spire of the oath, did not have much sadness or joy on his face, and did not even have much expression, wearing the white cloak of the Knights of the Holy Tree on top of his black robe, and carrying his "bright star", walked out of the closed door of the prayer room under the gaze of the Knights of the Holy Tree.

They watched as the young man walked out step by step—just over a year ago, when he was just a squire's child, he had become the chief knight of the Order, and he was qualified to hold the battle flag.

In the corridor outside the prayer room, one knight after another took the initiative to come forward and bump fists with the young brother, many of whom had participated in the battle of Bright Star City, and were deeply impressed by the young black-haired knight, after learning that he had become a knight chief, although there were still many incomprehensible things, no one thought that he would be unqualified.

Standing at the front, the Knight Captain Leonardo Gombray had mixed feelings - if Edward in the forest made him think he had seen another Thernier Gombray, then the one standing in front of him was another Gailo Valens!

This strange idea was extremely difficult for Leonardo to accept - maybe Gaio Valence was a good knight, but it didn't mean that Leonardo could agree with the "theory" that this guy said, and he still thought that sending that guy to the Blood Cliff in the East was a very correct thing to do.

A hateful man who will do whatever it takes to achieve his end is definitely not the best candidate for the Grand Master of the Order, and he should never sit in such a position - that would only lead the Order into an abyss with no future in sight.

And the person who really has the most "mixed feelings" is not him - although Bernard, the court ceremonial officer standing surrounded by the royal palace guards, does not show much expression on his face, but under that arrogant appearance, there is still an unacceptable heart.

He'd seen so many wonderful knights, but it was the first time for a guy like Edward—he couldn't understand why His Majesty Horace had such a preference for this boy that he had decided to give him such an important position and so many honors?!

But in any case, Bernard did not forget the purpose of his trip, and walked straight forward, trying to make his expression look respectful, and even bowed to Edward slightly: "Dear Viscount Edward Witwood, His Royal Highness Anson is already waiting for you in the palace to take the oath of allegiance, is there anything else to prepare—if so, please hurry up, Your Highness's time is very valuable!"

"I know that too—believe it, but there's one more important thing. Edward stopped the old man with his mouth: "But there is still a place that must be visited, otherwise it will ......"

"What if it else?" A familiar voice came from the back of the crowd, and Green Turn, who saw a look of surprise on the black-haired knight's face, and the corners of his mouth were still crooked, stepped out, wearing a cloak over his shoulder, just blocking his lost right arm, and his left hand resting on the hilt of the sword at his waist, striding forward: "It's a little surprising to see you like this, dear Edward Witwood!"

"No...... I just want to confirm one thing. ”

"What's the matter?"

"Is that knight named Greene Turn, really dead? Edward laughed, handed the flag in his hand to another Sacred Tree Knight beside him, walked straight forward, and hugged Grimm who was standing there: "Welcome back!"

Apparently Green didn't realize that there was such a scene, and the expression on his face was a little complicated, but in the end, he also showed a little smile: "I'm not dead yet!" (To be continued.) )