At dawn the next day, Kevin had already finished washing up. He deliberately dug out a piece of clothing that looked energetic, arranged it in front of the mirror, and then rushed to the security regiment excitedly.

The morning in Nodia was quiet and peaceful, with gusts of sea breeze blowing gently through the town. Occasionally, a gull's call lingered over the mast and roof. Along with Kevin's vision of flying, a sweet breath spread in the air.

There is a large open space in front of the guard camp. Standing here, you can not only feel the flowers, green grass, lush vines and trees between the mountains and fields, but also have a panoramic view of the continuous coastline to the west and the rolling mountains to the southeast.

Kevin had no time to appreciate this beautiful scenery. Even the blue sky, white clouds and blue sea, Lin Fan, could not leave a trace in his heart at this moment. He stood here just to take a deep breath and calm down his excitement. Behind him, there was a large guard door

There seems to be a powerful magic power in Tuanyingmen, which is enough to change his life.

He had gone in and out of that door more than once, but he had never felt as uneasy as he did today.

Most of the guards in the security group had met Kevin and knew about his friendship with Herak, so no one stopped him or came forward to question him. Despite this, Kevin still felt the invisible pressure, and he clearly felt the pressure under his feet.

He flinched, and even felt the curiosity, sarcasm and provocation reflected in the guard's eyes.

Kevin lowered his head and went straight to Herak's office. When he reached the door, his pounding heart calmed down a little. He cleared his throat, knocked on the door twice, took a step back and spoke loudly.

Said: "Master, the new recruit Kevin is here to report!"

The office door was opened by the guard, and a middle-aged soldier with a burly build and a resolute face came out from behind the desk, came to Kevin, looked him up and down, and said with a smile: "Good boy, you still look like this today.

It’s really serious, yes, it’s like that.”

"Uncle..." Kevin usually calls Herak "uncle". As soon as the word came out of his mouth today, he realized something was wrong and quickly changed his words, "Master, I'm here to join the army. It's informal.

One thing, what if you don’t take me in?”

"You are a eloquent boy." Herak asked Kevin to sit down and signaled the guards to exit first. Then he sat next to Kevin and said, "Your father came here yesterday and told me everything about you.

"

Herak pondered for a moment, thinking about the appropriate words to say, but Kevin couldn't wait to say happily: "Master Captain, do you mean to agree to accept me?"

"Uh..." Herak was stunned and blurted out, "I didn't say that."

"Ah?" Kevin was also stunned, "Uncle, you..."

Looking at Kevin's dumbfounded and aggrieved look, Herak was secretly amused. Then he was interrupted by Kevin and said: "Your father said that you want to join the Church Knights, but you and your son don't know much about the organization of the army. It seems that

I need to explain it to you carefully."

Kevin heard something in Herak's words and was so anxious that he couldn't help but rub his hands together.

Herak saw this and did not offer any comfort. Instead, he said sternly: "The Knights of the Church are a special formation in the Church's army. They can be regarded as the elite troops in the Church's army. And this army under my command,

The full name is the Regional Defense Guard Corps, which is what everyone calls the Guard Corps. Although it is affiliated with the church, it is only the most basic unit of the church army and the lowest-ranked military establishment. There is no way to compare it with the church knights."

Looking at Kevin's half-understanding look, Herak added: "So, if you want to join the Church Knights, I'm afraid you're in the wrong place."

"Uncle, what should we do?" How did Kevin know this? Herac's explanation made him a little overwhelmed. He originally thought that as long as he joined the army, he would be able to eliminate the obstacles between him and Isabel, and he would be able to easily

Winning a beautiful woman back, now it seems, everything is still so far away.

"It's not impossible." In order to help Custer solve his troubles, Herak spent most of the night thinking of a lot of ideas, including various difficult traps. Just waiting for Kevin to fall into it, he never thought of a simple one.

The organization of the army made Kevin look embarrassed, and Herak couldn't help but feel relieved.

In order to strike while the iron is hot and force Kevin to retreat, Herak deliberately said in a relaxed tone: "The Knights of the Church will recruit a group of elite soldiers and generals every spring after the beginning of the year. At about this time, you can go north and cross the border."

Pass Caladas Fortress, then turn northeast, and you can reach Matthews City where the church is located. If you are lucky, you might be able to be recruited."

"Really?" A glimmer of joy flashed across Kevin's face, but was immediately overshadowed by infinite melancholy. "Uncle, didn't you just say that the Knights recruit elites? Can they like me?"

"As long as you are lucky enough, it is not impossible."

"But, they always have some basic requirements for recruiting troops, right?"

"Of course." Herak paused for a while and continued, "Physical fitness, swordsmanship, shield defense, and crossbow, these basic skills are must-have."

Kevin's face became more and more ugly. He hesitated for a while and whispered sheepishly: "Uncle, I don't know any of these. Do you think I have any other opportunities?"

"Then... unless the bishop can take a fancy to you, otherwise..."

Kevin's eyes were so anxious that he said, "Uncle, I have never left Nodia since I was a child. I don't know where Matthews is. Even if I can go there, I'm afraid I won't even see the bishop."

If you don't, how can you be favored by the bishop?"

"I'm just saying that this is a possibility, but the probability of this possibility is almost zero."

Tears began to roll in Kevin's eyes. The cruel reality shattered his beautiful fantasy. Isabel's figure seemed to be fading away, and the seed of a love that had just sprouted seemed to be strangled in the cradle.

Kevin looked at Herak with an almost begging look, and said in a trembling voice: "Uncle, is there no other way? Can't you help me unblock it?"

Herak had expected that Kevin would make such a request, because Custer has always been like this. Herak had warned Custer many times not to teach Kevin badly, but Custer never took it to heart.

Above, it is inevitable that Kevin will not learn this trick under the influence of his own eyes and ears.

Herak wanted to guide Kevin and did not want him to become a philistine like his father, so he said seriously: "Do you know what rank means? Although I am the leader of a regiment, in the army, I am just a

I am an inconspicuous little character, so small that no one cares about my ideas or suggestions. This hierarchical system is deeply ingrained in the military, and no one can change it, and no one seems willing to change it."

After saying this, Herak sighed silently and continued: "It's not that uncle doesn't want to help you, but with your current experience and ability, even if your father and I try our best to get you in, everyone can see

If there is something fishy hidden in it, at that time, not only you, but also me and your father will be severely punished by the church for cheating."

Kevin could hear Herak's reproach. He was stunned for a long time and wanted to leave several times, but the graceful figure in front of him always lingered. His inner desire for a moment defeated the fear of difficulties.

His stubborn temper emerged. He wiped the moisture from his eyes and said to Herak: "Uncle, I know I'm not strong enough now, but I won't admit defeat! Uncle, there must be some way to enter the knighthood.

Tuan, please help me."

Herak secretly appreciated Kevin's words. If he had not made an appointment with Custer, he would definitely take this opportunity to take Kevin under his command.

He secretly exclaimed "It's a pity", and actually felt a little unbearable in his heart. He didn't want to reject Kevin rudely, nor did he want to dampen Kevin's enthusiasm and confidence in pursuing a better life. He wanted to fulfill his old friend's instructions without giving Kevin anything.

Too many psychological shadows can only create a task for Kevin that seems achievable but difficult to complete.

Herak quickly screened the various countermeasures he had thought of before choosing the one he thought was the most suitable: "There is indeed a way to enter the Knights."

The light of hope burst out again in Kevin's tearful eyes: "Uncle, please tell me, what is it?"

"In order to test the combat capabilities of the army, the church holds a soldier competition every year in late autumn. Almost all the outstanding soldiers who stand out in this competition can be selected into the knights. Although my guard regiment has the lowest rank, it is also qualified to send soldiers.

People are competing, so..."

"I understand! There are still several months until the end of autumn, and I still have time to train. Uncle, if you arrange for me the most powerful teacher, I am confident that I can win the competition."

Herak laughed twice, and in response to Kevin's request, Kevin looked at him in confusion and asked: "Uncle, do you have any more questions?"

"It's difficult to compete with experienced veterans with the results of half a year of training!" Herak shook his head, "Unless you can train in the security regiment for two to three years, no one can be sure."

"Two to three years?" Kevin became anxious when he heard this, "Uncle, such a long time is not enough. I am going to participate in the competition this year. You can increase my training intensity. I don't believe that I will be better than others."

People are bad."

Herak likes Kevin, largely because he likes his enthusiasm. Unfortunately, he has to try every means to suppress this enthusiasm: "Half a year, have you ever thought about what kind of concept that is? Do you know

Do you know what devil training is?"

"Well……"

"Competitors in the competition must be proficient in grappling, weapons and shields, and battle formation tactics. If you want to achieve success in these skills within half a year, the effort and pain you need to endure will be three times or more than that of ordinary people.

It’s a lot, can you handle it?”

"Yes!" Kevin puffed up his chest confidently.

"Really?"

"I can..." Kevin has seen the training of the security regiment, including long-distance running, palm presses, horizontal bars, and sit-ups. As far as these regular trainings are concerned, he has no confidence. He really wants to increase the intensity and difficulty.

He did hesitate, but his infatuation with Isabel made him choose to ignore the difficulties intentionally or unintentionally. The flame of courage was always rekindled at the moment when it was about to go out, "Uncle, I will definitely persevere and never back down!"

Herak gave Kevin a thumbs up and nodded in praise: "Very good, you are brave and courageous. It is an honor for me to have a soldier like you. As long as you can complete the entry-level tasks of the guard regiment, I am very happy."

I am happy to accept you."

"Ah? Uncle, are there any conditions for joining the security corps?"

"Of course there is. You can't just join the garrison regiment by yourself, right? If the people who sign up to join the army are all missing arms and legs, how can the garrison regiment fight?"

"Hehe." Kevin scratched the back of his head in embarrassment and said with a slight urging, "Uncle, tell me quickly, what is the entry-level task?"

"It's like this. If two years ago, our requirements for recruiting recruits only required sound limbs, good health, and a flexible mind. However, in the past two years, the number of wild beasts in the mountains and forests around Nodia has increased instead of decreasing, which has given Nodiya a

Ya caused a lot of trouble, so the superior assigned a new task to the security group, which was to eliminate the wild beasts in the mountains and forests to ensure the safety of Nodia. This task put new demands on the soldiers, after all, the beasts and the

Humans are different, and to fight them, physical fitness and combat skills alone are far from enough."

"Uncle, do you want to say..."

"Facing wild beasts requires more wisdom and courage from soldiers, so we have formulated a new rule. All recruits who apply to join the guard regiment must go alone to the mountains and forests to kill a wild beast and bring the beast's body as evidence.

, only in this way can you be hired."

Herak deliberately emphasized the pronunciation of the word "alone", which made Kevin's eyes widen in shock: "Go and kill those black bears and wolves alone?"

"You kid is finally scared this time!" Herak secretly laughed, but on the surface he still looked serious. "This new rule does not stipulate what kind of beast to kill. Bears and wolves are both allowed, but

Personally, I think it’s much easier to kill a wolf.”

Something came to Kevin's lips, but he forced it back. He estimated that as long as he asked for mercy, Herak would be lectured.

Herak looked at Kevin's flushed face and said sternly: "Are you trying to make a mistake again and want me to open the back door and take a shortcut?"
To be continued...