Chapter 412 (2/2)

Hildebrand said, “They have their own difficulties. Living right under the eyes of His Majesty isn’t so easy either. Moreover, even if the connections with these people aren’t of use this time around, there will be a day where they’ll come in handy.

“I’ll be heading to the Imperial Capital sooner or later. What you’re doing now can also be considered as helping me prepare for the future.”

Peter looked at Hildebrand and nodded. “Big Brother, this time around, you’ll definitely emerge as the top three in the National Selection. No, you’ll definitely be able to get first!”

Hildebrand smiled, “I must first win over Odysseus and Xiao Tianxia, and become the top in the Great Western Region before I think about that.”

As the two of them spoke, they saw Fang Xingjian walking over.

Peter frowned, stopped Fang Xingjian in his tracks, and said, “Fang Xingjian, what are you doing here?”

Fang Xingjian threw him a glance. “It’s of no concern to you.”

A hint of fury flashed in Peter’s eyes. However, he had heard that Fang Xingjian had managed to defeat two level 27 Sand Country assassins. He also knew that Fang Xingjian had once gone to the Beize Continent by himself and suppressed Gao Clan. The head of Gao Clan had been a level 27 Conferred Knight.

Therefore, even though Peter was infuriated, he did not raise his hands. It was because he knew that Hildebrand was behind him.

Hildebrand said, “Alright, Peter, don’t be bickering with a kid.” After saying that, Hildebrand walked up to Fang Xingjian, looked at the latter’s young-looking face, and shook his head. Then he said, “Fang Xingjian, you’re really very foolish.

“If I were you, I wouldn’t be making so many enemies for no reason. Right now, you’re doing whatever you wish by relying on your talent. You show no signs of any traits which a leader or a successful person should possess.”

Fang Xingjian looked at Hildebrand and asked, “Who are you?”

Hildebrand smiled. Peter could not hold back and said, “This is Young Master Hildebrand, an expert ranked second in the Regional Academy. Show some respect.”

Hildebrand spoke calmly, “With regard to the Martial Techniques Grading Plan, the association has already made the decision. I’ll be taking over and working to ensure an in-depth collaboration between the Empire and the Church. I’ll be sending someone to head to the Sword Tower to get the concrete documents the Church has given. I hope that you’ll be able to cooperate with us when the time comes.”

“Oh, you’ve sent someone to the Sword Tower before?”

Hildebrand frowned and shook his head.

Fang Xingjian smiled. He now knew that Hildebrand had no idea that he had already completed the appraisal of all 1,000 set of sword techniques. Moreover, Hildebrand would be unable to imagine that Fang Xingjian could have completed it so quickly.

Therefore, Fang Xingjian paid no heed to them. He merely threw them a glance and continued heading toward the archbishop’s room.

Hildebrand looked at Fang Xingjian’s back and said while shaking his head, “As a senior, I have to give you a word of advice. Fang Xingjian, if you don’t even know the basic principles that a person should have, how are you going to reach the pinnacle of Knights?

“What should I say about you? The Westerners have a saying that being overly rigid makes one fragile. Right now, this is what your attitude is like. I understand that you’re young and feel that there’s nothing that you can’t achieve. However, that is but an illusion. You are unable to see the situation clearly.

“The whole world is formed by countless trends, and if you wish to work your way up to the pinnacle, you must accept the trends of the world.

“It’s the same for the collaboration between the Empire and the Church this time around. You better take a good look at the situation and not stir up trouble recklessly, spoiling it for everyone.”

With that, Hildebrand did not bother waiting for Fang Xingjian’s reply and took his leave.