Chapter 16 (1/2)

Chapter 16: Kaunitz

Translator: Yukidaruma Translations  Editor: Yukidaruma Translations

Fang Xingjian did not understand what the so-called secret realms looked like, nor did he know how to complete a job transition or which job to choose. The students did not know either, and Kyle had never explained the process.

In this world, the government and the major sects controlled all the job transition channels. One had to be acknowledged by the government or by a major sect before being allowed to enter a secret realm.

As for the job transition specifics, these were kept under wraps by the most influential groups, the commoners thus being left clueless.

In case one desired to enter a secret realm for an official job transition, one had to join a clan and become its disciple, putting the clan’s interests above the country’s.

Alternatively, one could compete as an average student in the Empire’s selections, in order to obtain the same status as those of the middle-ranking class, such as the Knights.

Of course, regardless of the chosen option, one had to pass layers and layers of professional examinations.

Initially, Fang Xingjian had considered entering The School of Sword Arts in order to become a disciple. Afterall, swordsmanship was its forte, and The School of Sword Arts’ headquarters in the Empire’s capital city was renowned across the whole mainland.

The truth was that, either intentionally or not, Kyle had been sounding him out regarding his interest in becoming an official disciple and leaving for the headquarters in order to train there.

However, Fang Xingjian gave up the thought in the end, because of an undisputed principle.

In this world, the Empire’s royal family was the biggest faction.

This faction of royalty could select any of the country’s best talents, defeat hundreds and thousands other factions, and control the country’s natural resources. It was definitely the greatest and strongest faction.

In five years, Fang Xingjian wanted to become strong, seek revenge, and improve himself as fast as possible. Evidently, he had to join the strongest power in order to become the strongest and to accomplish all these.

He trusted his abilities. He believed that he would be able to pass the Prefectural Selection and become a Knight, to pass the Regional Selection and become a Model Knight, and even to pass the National Selection and become a Royal Knight.

In other words, if Fang Xingjian, with his abilities, could not do it… then who could?

On the other side, the black-haired Knight who was talking to Kyle noticed the people’s envious and adoring looks and laughed casually. He had seen far too many such gazes and thought nothing of them. He then nodded to Kyle and said, “Then, Teacher Kyle, so it shall be.”

With that, he gave a short nod to the golden-haired youngster, and turned to leave.

Kyle clapped his hands to gain everyone’s attention. “Alright, stop staring. There are a few things that I want you all to know.” He waved at the golden-haired youngster, and with a benevolent look, he said, “This is your new classmate, Kaunitz Tresia. From now on until the Prefectural Selection, he will be learning the Grizzly Bear Sword Technique and the Eagle Sword Technique here, with the rest of you.

Kaunitz will be taking part in the selections as well, so everyone, help each other out and learn from each other!”

“Kaunitz Tresia?”

“Doesn’t this name sound familiar?”

“Hey, could he be the Kaunitz Tresia?”

“Darn, don’t tell me that the Knight was their retainer!”

“He’s truly a man who has inherited centuries of nobility.”

Second Martial Brother Lambert’s eyes narrowed and locked on the person before him, Kaunitz Tresia. He thought to himself, unconvinced, ‘Is this really Tresia Knight Academy’s super genius, Kaunitz Tresia?

‘The entire Tresia Knight Academy belongs to his family. Why would he come to The School of Sword Arts to train?

‘Wait. It was rumored that he had already learnt more than five Tresia Knight Academy sword art techniques even before he turned twelve. He’s now a seventeen-year-old. Could he have already perfected all levels of the academy’s seven sword art techniques? Is that why he’s here? To learn new sword art techniques from the renowned The School of Sword Arts?