Chapter 216 (1/2)

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“Fencing, using spears on horseback, tactics and strategy, and administrative skills: the candidates get one hundred points in each area. If they gain less than forty points in any one area, they will be removed unconditionally. I hear that the finalists will be selected based on the total points they achieve. The total number of knights to be selected for the two divisions will depend on their grades, ranging from the top scorer down to those required by the quota.”

“I see. Thanks for your detailed explanation.”

As I turned around the corner, I saw several knights on duty at a distance. I quickly approached them and took over their daily work journal.

When Sir Freia and some knights who congratulated me on my coming-of-age disappeared, I gently bowed to Sir Ryan and Sir Spia who were already there. Unlike Sir Ryan, who seemed to be out of sorts, Sir Spia, who seemed to be excited because of the announcement, said, “Have you seen the official announcement on the selection of knights, Lady Monique?”

“I haven’t seen it yet, but I know about it because Sir Feden has informed me.”

“Are you going to apply? I think you can easily pass the test because you will get extra points for qualifications. In my case, I’m not good at all in administrative skills and tactics… I’m really worried.”

“I think you can also get good results. So, cheer up.”

While encouraging Sir Spia, I gave it a thought to the knights test.

I was confident that I would score well in the administrative skills and tactics. I’m also good at spear skills on horseback. The only area I needed to improve in was fencing.

I had only a month to go before the test, so I thought I needed to start special training from today.

When I was working on my action plan, Sir Ryan said, silently listening to my dialogue with Sir Spia, “Then you must have heard about the Marquis Mirwa family, right?”

“Ah, yes.”

“Isn’t it a little strange? I know Marquis Mirwa’s son doesn’t even have a knighthood. Can I carry out the role of the captain of the new knights division?”

“Well, I don’t know. I know he has no knighthood, but given that he is the successor of the Mirwa family responsible for the security of the border area, don’t you think he has some forces? Anyway, does he have anything to do with the position of Captain? As you know, that position is usually taken by the head of the family…”

“Oh, I was told that Marquis Mirwa was in critical condition after he fell off a horse recently. I hear his son might succeed his father’s title soon.”

What the heck is this? Marquis Mirwa is in critical condition?

If he really succeeds his father’s title, does it mean that another young marquis will emerge after Marquis Ensil?

Suddenly I recalled the man with honey-colored hair who was smiling at me mysteriously. If so, is he also going to take the test this time? Did he attend my banquet for that reason?

No matter how much I thought about it, it looked like he didn’t. Even if he is not familiar with the duty of the captain of the knight division, will the successor of the Marquis Mirwa family, who are the major player of the noble faction, try to ask for my or my family’s help? If he really does, he has to pocket his pride to do so. Can he do so?

I felt uncomfortable about him in several aspects. First, he was too clean, no matter how much I dug into his background. Secondly, he persistently tried to be on close terms with me. Thirdly, he was pursuing the same political line of the Duke Jena family, but he acted differently from Duke Jena sometimes. Obviously, his actions bothered me, but I was frustrated because I didn’t know exactly what his plan was.

How much time passed?

As soon as I was done with my work that was easy and very boring, I made a beeline for my house. I was impatient because I had to gear up for the upcoming test. If I missed the test, I would have to wait for a few more years, and I was not sure if they would select such a large number of knights again. I needed to build my skills in fencing to seize the opportunity.

I sighed. Although I have been training steadily, I was a little anxious about my fencing skills. Compared to other knights, I was not competent enough, and my training period was shorter.

Even though I hurried back home, I could not practice fencing because I had to meet Entea and Baron Carot, who had been waiting for me, holding documents that I asked them for.

I headed to my office to check Entea’s documents first, asking the baron to wait a little more.

“As the baron is waiting for you, let me report to you about what happened so far and leave. As for the new hairpin, there was a lull in sales because of its new simple design, but its sales are going up again. All thanks to you, Lady Monique.”

“Oh, you’re welcome. I owe its success to you, Entea. ”

“Thank you, I’m so happy as you appreciate my efforts.”