The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 72
Episode 72: The
third screening proceeded quickly, and the First Knights’ turn soon arrived.
Naturally, the regular knights, including Jake Pierce, easily passed the screening, and now only the trainee knights and Raoul were left.
This time too, Alec, who was the first of the training knights to engage in a leadership sparring session, rose to the stage. And without hesitation, he put on his bracelet and activated his power armor.
Shuuuung.
The moment when a 50 centimeter long mana blade amplified through power armor appears.
Wow!
The audience erupted in cheers, and there was a strange sense of tension in the stands.
‘Yes, I thought there were a few more armor users.’
‘Is this the tenth person? At least seven of them are new armor users…’
The nobles were even more keen on judging.
It was important to understand the history of knights of other families.
When discussing the power of a family, many things are considered, such as the size of the territory and the influence of personal connections, but the most important thing is the amount of power it possesses.
The most intuitive way to show this is the knight power. What was especially important was how many armor users there were.
However, even if a new knighthood appeared, it did not cause much interest. In most cases, it was created by recruiting existing knights.
But what if a knighthood containing a large number of completely new armor users appears?
It was natural that the minds of the nobles observing were confused.
And their headaches grew as the screening progressed.
“Isn’t this a joke? It’s already the 20th time. “It’s not something to just laugh off.”
“There are still a lot of people left… I guess not?”
“We were too complacent. It wasn’t something to be ignored just because it was stuck in the countryside. “The Earl of Ashton… is a prestigious family.”
The audience began to get excited as trainees passed the screening one after another.
The citizens in the stands were just having fun without knowing anything, but the nobles could not feel at ease.
At last, when the evaluation of the last trainee knight was over, the spectators’ seats were completely turned upside down.
“Hurry and contact the head of the family! First, let’s send a congratulatory envoy to the Earl of Ashton…”
“Is there any blood relative of the Ashton family currently staying in the capital? “Tell someone to make an appointment first!”
“It’s an emergency meeting! “Summon your vassals immediately.”
As if their feet were on fire, messengers from the startled nobles began running here and there.
But the review wasn’t over yet. Because the last participant, Raoul, remained.
“As expected, the First Knights. “I knew from the beginning?”
“oh my god. “Are they really all armor users?”
“It’s an order of knights made up of only geniuses. Look at their age! “Most of them are in their 20s, right?”
“I love you~ First Knights!!”
“Aaaah! It’s Raoul’s turn~ Raoul, please look here!”
No matter how ill-informed citizens were, they knew that the current situation was not normal.
There were more than 40 armor users in one knight group, which was difficult to find even 20 in a year.
Moreover, what if those knights were young people of a prosperous age and were commoners?
It seemed like all the elements for the audience to cheer were in place.
‘Wow, there was a lot of chaos.’
Raoul, who was about to be judged for the last time, smiled as if this situation was funny.
Even though it was something I induced, I never thought the response would be this good.
‘First, let’s finish the review.’
Raoul, in a good mood after the successful investiture ceremony, headed to the podium with a light heart.
A shiny white bracelet and an ordinary sword were placed on a white marble table.
Raoul picked up the bracelet and put it on his left wrist.
Activating power armor was nothing anymore. I’ve been wrestling with Regnator to the point of boredom.
As he comfortably infused mana into the bracelet on his left side, the armor wrapped around his body with a pleasant rumbling sound.
There were cheers from the audience, but it wasn’t over yet.
Raoul picked up the sword, pointed it toward the sky, and unfolded the mana blade, revealing the golden blade brightly.
If I just last one minute, this grand show will be over. I was so relaxed, but something happened.
Regnator, who seemed to be calm, reacted to something.
‘Why now!’
Raoul sighed inwardly and hurriedly tried to control Regnator, but it was already too late.
Puhwaak!
A wave of holy light exploded around Raoul’s body. The ‘Aura of Radiance’ was activated.
Also, for some reason, huge pure white wings appeared behind Raoul’s back and then disappeared in an instant.
Most people couldn’t see the wings because of the bright light, but some definitely saw the scene.
Whiuuung~.
The wave of light spread with more force than when it was first obtained, covering the entire Colosseum before disappearing like an illusion.
Those who had been frozen as if they had been stunned by the sudden incident soon came to their senses and blinked.
“Bar just now?”
“What on earth did I see?”
I was puzzled for a moment. Everyone who felt the warm and refreshing energy still surrounding their bodies put their hands together and thought of the name of the god they worshiped in their heads.
“I am the messenger of the poetry god!”
“The rumors were true. Prince Raoul is definitely blessed by God!”
“Oh my God!”
The response from citizens was explosive. As if nothing had happened so far, the audience was filled with enthusiasm, with admiration for Raoul and praise for God.
Some of the paladins who remained in the Colosseum made the sign of the cross and even began to kneel and pray…
Meanwhile, Raoul, who was supposed to control the situation, was preoccupied with something else. It was because of a system message that arose when Regnator was activated.
[Regnator] has touched the power of the covenant.
Some of the seals on [Regnator], who has absorbed some of the power of the oath, are lifted.
[Regnator]’s grade is adjusted from B to B+.
The new special feature ‘Illusion Wings’ has been released.
Next, Regnator’s changed information window appeared.
[Regnator: Power Armor]
Grade: B-〉B+
Status: Bound (Raul) Partially opened and sealed.
Output: 1.5-〉1.6 CP (Core Power)
Operating time: 50 min/max
Operating type: Self-charging.
Defense technique: Circle 6. Intermediate Mana Blade Defense Force Field. Attribute effect reduced by 50%.
Special functions: Condemnation (effectiveness amplified by 200% against the target of the oath) Secret Predation (can absorb lower power armor and imitate its function) Illusion Wings (wings of the injected energy attribute are created) ‘
One of the conditions for releasing the seal Was it divine power?’
It seems that the divine power of the power armor worn by Raoul stimulated Regnator.
Even though I got caught, it was good news that Regnator’s level had increased.
The problem was that he showed himself in front of the crowd in a way that could easily be misunderstood.
If I got involved incorrectly, problems could arise in my relationship with the church, and I didn’t want to be called a saint or an apostle of God for no reason.
‘I think it’s already too late for that.’
Although the aura of brilliance was quickly collected, a subtle divine power was felt in the golden mana blade that formed on the sword.
Because the review was in progress, I couldn’t even take the sword.
Raoul had no choice but to stand with his sword raised like a statue for a while, trying hard to hide his embarrassment and embarrassment.
“Raoul!”
“Raoul!”
The moment he passed the screening, the Colosseum was filled with the voices of the audience cheering for Raoul.
Thinking that he should escape to the waiting room, he put down his sword and bracelet and went down the stage, but someone blocked Raoul’s path.
“Brother, I never thought I would see you again so soon. From the looks of it, it seems like it happened unintentionally. Am I right?”
Medeiros, the leader of the Holy Knights, asked with a smile.
“What you said, Director Huu, is correct. “I never wanted to show His power like this.”
When Raoul lowered his posture slightly and accepted the words, Medeiros nodded as if he understood everything.
“I fully understand your surprised feelings. “It happens often during training in our knighthood.”
According to him, if it is your first time wearing holy power armor or you are not familiar with it, there are cases where holy spells are activated unconsciously like Raoul.
“I guess you are also secretly following his will, right? “If you would like, I would like to help you a little.”
In the Connect world, there were many seekers who practiced their religion while hiding it.
These were the scenario NPCs who would later grant quests to the player or temporarily participate as party members.
Although some denominations persecuted such people, the Zeno denomination, of which Medeiros belonged, actually supported them.
“Thank you for your help, but can this be resolved?”
“Wouldn’t it be better than doing nothing? And don’t worry too much, because there will be many people besides me who will help you.”
And after a while, an announcement was broadcast in the Colosseum.
It was said that the large-scale blessing phenomenon a while ago was caused by a malfunction of overheated power armor and that there was no harm to the human body.
And when it was said that this would be guaranteed in the name of the Knight Association’s Chairman, Viscount Carson, and the Holy Knight Commander, Medeiros Sage Gray, the confusion seemed to be resolved a little.
Of course, it was unknown how many people would believe what he said, but it was officially announced that way.
Only then was Raoul able to console his heart. It was really fortunate that Medeiros was mistaken.
‘Isn’t it an illusion?’
If you think about it, when players appear anyway, they are called messengers of God.
And since Raoul is both a player and a resident, it didn’t seem like there was anything wrong with that.
Anyway, there was no doubt that things worked out well thanks to Medeiros.
‘I guess I’ll have to visit the Zeno Church with plenty of donations soon.’
Since it was already like this, I thought for a moment about learning some paladin skills from Medeiros, but decided to wait for later.
This is because there are still many things left to be resolved.
* * *
All screenings were completed with the third screening.
At this ordination ceremony, where a total of 1,500 people participated, only 60 people were to be ordained.
Excluding the 45 members of the First Knights, the competition rate was almost 100:1, showing that this screening was conducted very strictly.
The final order was, of course, the investiture ceremony.
It was a form in which a member of the royal family bestowed knighthood on a platform set up in the Colosseum while VIP guests were present.
‘Now that I think about it, who will come out this time?’
The King has not appeared in public for a long time.
In past investiture ceremonies, the crown prince or princes usually gave the investiture. I was thinking that maybe one of the princes would show up this time too.
“The 6th Prince Gerard graced the occasion for this investiture ceremony.”
Somehow I heard a familiar name.
‘Now that I think about it, there was a prince among my classmates at the academy…’
It seemed like it was that guy.
(Continued in the next part)