Chapter 527 - 408: Knight Tournament Finals
Chapter 527: Chapter 408: Knight Tournament Finals
The brilliant Golden Dragons shimmered with a mesmerizing light under the setting sun.
The Knights who had received their rewards, their faces flushed with excitement, performed the most solemn of Knight salutes to Raylo. Then, under the envious eyes of the entire crowd, they descended from the stage.
Soon, it was the final champions’ turn.
Nord, Evelyn, and Fenrir.
The three champions from the different arenas stood side-by-side before Raylo.
Their faces held a hint of excitement and anticipation.
They knew that what they were about to receive was a hundred times more precious than the Golden Dragons.
Raylo’s gaze swept over the faces of the three champions.
"Nord."
He first looked at the young Knight.
"Your performance in this competition was outstanding. Everyone has witnessed your growth. I hope this Potion will help you reach the next level."
As he spoke, he took a Crystal Bottle from the tray held by a nearby attendant and handed it to Nord.
Inside the Crystal Bottle was a liquid that swirled with a faint, radiant light.
A Great Knight’s Breakthrough Potion!
"Thank you, My Lord!"
Nord carefully extended both hands to receive the Potion.
He knew that with this Potion, he had an excellent chance of breaking through to become a Tier Two Great Knight.
"Evelyn."
Raylo’s gaze turned to the beautiful Half-Elf Archer.
"Your Archery has impressed me. I hope this Potion will allow your arrows to fly higher and farther."
He handed another Potion, this one containing a pale yellow liquid, to Evelyn.
An Earth Knight’s Breakthrough Potion!
"Thank you for your generosity, Lord Earl."
Evelyn accepted the Potion and bowed to Raylo.
Finally, Raylo’s gaze fell upon the taciturn Ice Bloodline Knight, Fenrir.
"Fenrir."
Raylo looked at him and said,
"I hope this Potion can help you take another step forward and become a Sky Knight soon."
He handed over the final bottle, a Potion containing a blue liquid.
A Sky Knight’s Breakthrough Potion.
Fenrir raised his head, and in his blue eyes, hidden beneath the shadow of his hood, a complicated emotion flickered.
He silently accepted the Potion and gave Raylo a deep bow.
He said nothing, but the gesture expressed all of his gratitude.
The award ceremony came to an end.
But everyone knew that the real main event was just beginning.
Raylo looked down at the thousands of pairs of eyes filled with longing and anticipation. He took a deep breath and once again declared in a booming voice:
"The rewards have all been distributed. I now extend my most sincere invitation to all contestants!"
"Whether you are decorated veterans or rookies just starting out, whether you are high-born Knights or humble Mercenaries!"
"At this moment, the gates of the Black Stone Territory are open to you!"
"I declare that all Knights willing to join my Black Stone Territory will receive positions and compensation befitting your strength!"
"Those Knights who performed exceptionally well in the competition can even be directly appointed as Knight Captains!"
"And that’s not all!"
Raylo’s voice rose even higher.
"I will open my Magical Beasts Ranch to all new, outstanding Knights!"
"You will have the opportunity to earn the right to form a pact with a powerful Magical Beast!"
"Pegasi!"
"Earth Dragons!"
"Mammoth Giant Elephants!"
"Griffins!"
"Join the Black Stone Territory, and these powerful Magical Beasts could all become your partners, fighting by your side!"
Raylo’s words were like bombshells, exploding one after another in the crowd.
For a Knight, what did a powerful Magical Beast mount signify?
It was not merely a symbol of status and identity; it was their most reliable partner on the battlefield and their greatest source of strength!
In an instant, the entire plaza erupted into a frenzy once again.
"Gods! Did I hear that right? Not just Earth Dragons and Mammoths, but now he’s offering Pegasi and Griffins too!"
"Count Raylo... He’s actually willing to grant us such precious Magical Beasts!"
"I’m joining! I must join the Black Stone Territory! Nobody better try and stop me!"
"Count me in! I’d willingly charge into the fray and die on the battlefield if it meant I could ride an Earth Dragon!"
The enthusiasm of the Knights erupted like a volcano.
No longer able to contain their excitement, they raised their weapons high, roaring toward the stage with earth-shattering intensity.
"I’ll join!"
"Me too!"
"Long live Count Raylo!"
The tsunami of voices converged, echoing long into the skies above the Black Stone Territory.
...
Night fell, but the Knight Plaza in the Black Stone Territory remained brightly lit.
The queue to sign up for the Black Stone Territory’s Knight Order snaked from the east side of the plaza to the west, its end nowhere in sight.
Scribe Evan and his few clerks were completely engulfed by the surging tide of people.
The quills in their hands never stopped moving.
Registration ledgers were filled one after another.
Alex and a squad of Knights were on-site, maintaining order.
He shouted himself hoarse, but he still couldn’t get the wildly enthusiastic Knights to quiet down.
Watching the lively and chaotic scene before him, Raylo couldn’t help but smile with a mix of exasperation and gratification.
He knew this was destined to be a sleepless night.