Chapter 168 Knight Competition
Chapter 168 Knight Competition
It is unknown when the annual celebration custom of this world was passed down. According to Blanche, such a festival has existed since the early days of the empire, and it also means bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new.
Lulans' birthday happened to be on this day, so December 28th was a double celebration for the nobles of Wushan Territory.
At five o'clock in the afternoon, before night fell, the banquet had already begun.
Today, Rulans was dressed formally, which was unusual. He welcomed the nobles as the host and raised his glass to celebrate.
The nobles, even Count Jesus, who had always been finding fault, raised his glass and offered birthday wishes.
Dressed in a suit, Luo Ning would naturally not miss this banquet.
Here, besides Ruland and Blanche, he has become the third focus of the scene.
"Ronin, will you participate in the knight competition that will be held later?"
Viscount Vittorino Dennis of Pointed City was talking to Ronin at that time.
The Pointed Horn City faces the Howling Sea and is the port connecting Wushan Territory and the Royal Capital. Going to the Royal Capital from the Pointed Horn City is much faster than by land.
Blanche would come through Pointe City if she didn't ride the griffin.
Although Viscount Dennis looks potbellied now, he is a professional knight with silver-level strength. When he was young, he was a master at charging into battle.
"Yes, Viscount Denis."
Luo Ning clinked glasses with the other party and took a small sip.
"Ah, then perhaps I can congratulate you in advance!"
Viscount Dennis said exaggeratedly, "Today's champion is you."
As the two were talking, the one-armed lone wolf Baron Gehrman also came over and said, "Ronin, please forgive me for my disrespect due to my injury last time."
On the way to Shanlin Town for the first time, Roning escorted Marina and her brother home. At that time, Hermann claimed to be injured and did not receive them personally, and even did not take care of lunch, which was indeed a loss of etiquette.
Hermann's idea at the time was very simple. He didn't want to appear close to Ronin, which brought trouble to the Hyde family.
But he never expected that Roning would have completely changed his appearance five months later.
"Baron Hermann, I have always remembered your gift."
Although Hermann did not show up then, Lady Flavia gave Ronin money, food, horses, and other supplies, which helped him in the early stages.
He clinked glasses with the other person and said, "Perhaps I can bring you a little unexpected gift tonight to express my gratitude for your gift today."
"oh?"
Hermann looked suspicious. A gift?
He and Luo Ning had little in common. Lake Town and Mountain Forest Town were not adjacent to each other, and they had no business dealings. He could not imagine where this gift came from.
"I'm looking forward to what kind of gift it will be!" said German.
Roning's gaze passed through the crowd and fell on Baron Leisen, who was talking and raising a glass with the nobles. The other party did not feel that his good days were over.
"I believe it will not disappoint you."
Luo Ning was not good at attending such banquets.
Although he would not be idle, communicating with many people was also very stressful.
Fortunately, after the banquet host, Breton, loudly announced that "the knight competition has officially begun," the nobles' attention was all turned to the competition.
Night had already fallen, but the square outside the banquet hall was as bright as day under the illumination of six magic crystal lamps.
Wushan Castle seemed in its twilight years, but a lean camel was still bigger than a horse. Just these six large magic crystal lamps were enough to make many nobles envious.
Luo Ning couldn't help but look at the old man with a white beard who was sitting next to Lu Lans.
The other party was Lulans' good friend, the dean of Wushan Supernatural Academy, the honorary earl of Wushan Territory, the honorary viscount of the Kingdom of Alduin, the manager of the Silva Magic Chamber of Commerce in Wushan Territory, and the seventh-level earth wizard Miroslav Ture.
It is said that half of these six large magic crystal lamps were birthday gifts brought by the other party.
Miroslav seemed to feel Ronin's gaze. He smiled slightly, stroked his white beard, and nodded slightly.
Roning was a little embarrassed. Could the great magician's mental power be so strong that he could sense this?
Helplessly, he could only smile and raise his glass to toast from afar.
Miroslav raised his glass, took a sip, and said to Lu Lans beside him: "Your grandson is very good, and his spirits are very full. His future achievements will not be inferior to yours."
Lu Lans laughed and glanced at Roning in the crowd below.
Although his eyes were filled with satisfaction, he still had to be modest: "This kid has a very bad character. If he can't persevere, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him even to reach the gold level."
As they talked, most of the nobles had already moved to the terrace and corridor on the second floor, looking down at the illuminated square. At this time, the square was surrounded by knights from the First Knights, who would ensure that the aftermath of the battle would not leak out.
This knight competition has only one requirement for participants - no matter where you come from, as long as you are a professional knight under 30, you can participate.
Ronin didn't go upstairs because he had to participate in the competition. He walked to the banquet hall's door, looked at a knight beside him, and asked, "Galil, are you participating?"
Galil is a bronze-level knight. Ronin cannot guarantee he will defeat him 100% if he participates in the competition.
Galil bowed, "Lord Ronin, according to the rules, I cannot participate in the competition."
"Why? I remember you were about thirty years old?" Luo Ning asked, puzzled.
Galil explained, "The rules of the knight's tournament are for those under thirty, but not including those over thirty."
Luo Ning suddenly realized, "That's a pity. If you had participated, you might have won the championship of this competition."
"Thank you for your recognition!" Galil said gratefully.
Roning didn't know if it was his illusion, but Galil seemed more respectful today.
As they were talking, the knight game had already begun.
Two "entertainment level" junior knights were the first to come on stage.
Although their strength is a little weak, it is also an opportunity for these knights to compete under the watchful eyes of so many nobles.
If they perform well and are appreciated by a noble, their life path will be smoother.
Although there were no fancy fighting skills, the contest of strength, agility, and swordsmanship still drew cheers from the nobles.
Especially when the winner wins, some nobles will take out gold coins and give them to the waiters as a reward for the winner.
The nobles never skimp on things that can please themselves.
The knights' matches were held one after another, and the winner's identity in the square kept changing. So far, someone could win three games in a row.
At the same time, the knights' strength on the field is getting stronger and stronger, from elementary to intermediate, from intermediate to advanced, and the game scene is becoming more gorgeous.
The light created by the collision of fighting skills sometimes even dims the light of the magic crystal lamp.
The rewards from the nobles are increasing, and the game-winner will earn at least dozens of gold coins.
"The winner is Sir Rognar Ironhoof of the Horseherd City!"
Breton announced excitedly that he was very interested in such a fierce battle.
If he weren't the host, he would also want to compete.
Of course, he is a "fun-enhancing" person.
On the wide terrace on the second floor, Viscount Marvin's face was beaming with joy. The nobles around him were toasting and praising him for having a good son.
If he wins just one more game, Rogner will be the first knight to win three games tonight. He can then step down and rest and directly participate in the final championship battle.
"Lord Roning, aren't you ready to go on stage?" Galil said with a smile.
Roning shook his head. He and Rogna had some friendship. The opponent had consumed a lot of energy in the previous battle. It would be better to let him win the third game and take a rest.
At this moment, a figure jumped down from the second floor and landed in the center of the venue.
"James Monson from Black Python City is here to challenge."
Roning raised his eyebrows. This was the first professional knight from Black Python City to take the field.
"It is said that the knights of Black Python City are very powerful. Do you know anything about this person?" Roning asked.
Galil nodded slightly, "Monzon Territory is a barony under Earl Hyde. The land used to be called Needle Forest Town and belonged to Wushan Territory."
"However, Needle Forest Town was later occupied by the Black Gold Brotherhood. Although it was taken back in several encirclement and suppression wars, it was eventually given to the other party due to the outstanding military exploits of the Hyde family."
Roning understood.
It was common for nobles to reward knights who had made military achievements with territories.
It is believed that the master of Monson Territory obtained Orson's reward in this way and completed the transformation from a knight to a true noble.
However, as far as Ronin knew, every time the crusade against the Black Gold Brotherhood was successful, a piece of the recaptured land would be rewarded to Count Orson.
The other party has already obtained several pieces of land from Wushanling in this way.
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