Chapter 6

As she spoke, a light began to glow around her, shining bright and pure. When she finished, the light faded, but a sense of calm and peace remained.

"You have spoken the words of the oath, and your soul has accepted them as your own. You are now a squire, truly and completely. You have taken your first step on the path of knighthood."

Rose's heart was filled with joy, and she felt a sense of purpose like never before.

"Thank you, my lord. I will not forget the trust you have placed in me."

The knight was impressed by how quickly Rose had picked up on his teachings. In just one month, she had shown herself to be compassionate, empathetic, and skilled in both the physical and mental aspects of knighthood. "You have done well, Rose," he said, as they walked back to the castle. "Your progress has been remarkable. But the true test of a knight is not in training, but in the field." Rose looked at him, understanding his meaning. "You mean I must prove myself in battle?" The knight nodded. "Yes.

In The Royal Palace

Queen Isabella stood at her balcony, gazing out at her kingdom. The sun painted the sky with hues of orange and pink, casting a golden glow upon the land. The queen's mind, however, was preoccupied with thoughts of change. She knew that her kingdom had come a long way, but there were still societal norms that needed to be challenged, one of which was the exclusion of women from becoming knights.

For centuries, the role of knights had been reserved exclusively for men. It was believed that only men possessed the strength, courage, and skill required to protect the kingdom. But Queen Isabella, a progressive and forward-thinking ruler, believed that it was time to break these barriers and pave the way for a new order of knights, one that would include women.

In her heart, Queen Isabella knew that there were countless brave and capable women in her kingdom who were just as worthy of becoming knights as any man. She firmly believed that true strength and valor knew no gender boundaries. It was time to challenge the outdated notions that held women back from realizing their full potential.

With determination burning in her eyes, the queen summoned her most trusted advisors to the royal chamber. She shared her vision with them, explaining her desire to form a new order of female knights. The advisors looked at each other hesitantly, aware of the societal backlash that such a decision might bring.

"Your Majesty," one advisor began cautiously, "this idea goes against long-established traditions. The people might not be accepting of this change."

Queen Isabella squared her shoulders, her voice filled with unwavering conviction. "It is precisely because of these traditions that we must break free from the shackles of the past. Our kingdom cannot progress if we continue to limit the potential of half of our population. I believe it is time to empower our women and grant them the opportunity."