Astonishing Secret

Representatives from thirteen Knight Order completed the preliminary selection trials for 210 graduates using different rules.

Afterwards, the representatives met at the Knight Headquarters and submitted the compiled assessment results.

They unanimously concluded that the quality of this year's graduates was even higher than expected. Not only did the students from the Underground Area perform remarkably well, but the overall quality of the students graduating from the Knight Academy this year was also higher than in previous years.

Alonso, representing the Witch God Knight Order, glanced at the summary table of assessment scores and saw a perfect score.

"Commander Hugo actually gave a student a perfect score?"

This Alonso Observer is proficient in rare and unusual Starry Sky Magic and has unique insights into Spatial Studies.

Besides his own guild leader and librarian, the person he admired most was this Commander Hugo.

"If the assessment results exceed my expectations, I will give them full marks... This year's graduates are quite interesting. It just so happens that the [Great Expedition] will be postponed for a while, and these graduates may be able to make it in time."

Alonso was a relatively conservative captain who was well aware of the importance of this Great Expedition and firmly opposed adding uncertainties to the Great Expedition force.

During an expedition, even the smallest influencing factor can snowball and eventually lead to the complete annihilation of the entire party.

"This year's graduates? Is it necessary... When the Great Expedition comes, they probably won't get enough training, and they might not even know some basic survey knowledge."

We'll see when the time comes.

By the way, Alonso, you must have some Underground Students in your team, right? How are they doing?

Alonso frowned slightly. As the First Legion Commander of the Witch God Knight Order, he had long heard that among this year's students was a prodigy named Demps Martin, who was proficient in all types of magic and was also one of the key figures in the "Great Betrayer Incident".

However, in the preliminary tests, one student received a higher rating than Demps in the magic-related preliminary assessments.

"The underground students are very strong, and this year's Knight Selection will be much more intense than ever before."

"Um..."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Hugo, the Commander Hugo in front of Alonso, suddenly changed.

Both their appearance and body shape were distorted and transformed.

He became a staff member of the Knight Headquarters.

The staff member was still a bit dazed, his memory stuck on the night before when he went to the Whisper Knight Order " to submit the Invitation Letter for the preliminary round representative.

The staff member was also holding an apology letter.

"I'm sorry, my Knight Order has been overwhelmed with missions lately, and neither I nor my subordinates can leave the office. So I had to borrow your body for a day."

As compensation, you will receive one free opportunity to have an item appraised at the "Whisper Knight Order".

Mysticism Department - Stargazing Room.

After completing the preliminary rounds, Han Dong immediately went to meet with Mr. Black and White, wanting to learn more about the group leader.

"Hmm? Commander Hugo has come to the scene in person?"

"Sir, you can't see it?" Han Dong, somewhat surprised, thinking that Mr. Black and White knew everything.

"Just as I cannot fathom the fate of the former Association President, the fate of this 'Commander Hugo ' is hidden even deeper than that of the Association President... or perhaps it is not even within the realm of fate at all."

Even based on your destiny line, all I can see is your excellent performance in today's qualifiers, but I can't detect any overlap between Commander Hugo's line and yours.

At this point, Mr. Black and White took a sip of his cocktail with a hint of interest, letting the liquid flow into his mouth along the crack in his mask.

What is your opinion of this regimental commander?

"This..." Han Dong originally wanted to ask Mr. Black and White about this mysterious leader, but now he was asked by Mr. Black and White in return, "A leader who is completely unfathomable, who cannot be found out even a little bit of information, I even feel that the Commander Hugo attended the preliminary round this time is just a Fake Body."

Based on our current level of contact, this is the only assessment we can offer.

"Hmm... this answer is still quite good. Commander Hugo will not reveal any 'characteristics' in front of outsiders."

His level of caution was several times greater than that of what had once lurked within the Association President.

After all... he was the Chief Engineer of the Holy City of Nointena.

If you could have discerned any of his characteristics beforehand, the Holy City would have been breached by the Otherworldly Demons long ago.

Unexpectedly, he was still able to find time to participate in the qualifiers during such a busy period.

It seems that Hugo is quite interested in you.

The Great Expedition is approaching, and he's currently designing a new project to ensure the Holy City's safety during the Great Expedition... This period also coincides with submitting progress reports, and he probably won't even have time to sleep.

"Chief Engineer..."

"Due to the importance of Commander Hugo, the Holy City keeps his personal information deep within the Supreme Council."

In addition, he himself does not need to attend any meetings or participate in activities outside the city.

Even the other captains in the Knight Order didn't know much about Commander Hugo.

Unfortunately, due to some city defense issues, I've had many contacts with Commander Hugo... I can indeed give you some previously unknown information.

Of course, any information about Commander Hugo is Top Secret; if it leaks, it will cause a lot of trouble.

"It will be kept secret."

Mr. Black and White handed Han Dong a note that had been encrypted multiple times.

Han Dong glanced at it once and immediately burned it.

As the mind races, it breaks down and reassembles these codes, deciphering them into relevant information.

Startled, Han Dong stood up abruptly from his seat, staring wide-eyed at Mr. Black and White... Han Dong even wondered if Mr. Black and White was joking with him.

"This..."

"There's a reason why the Holy City classified Commander Hugo's information as Top Secret. The election is approaching, so think it over carefully."

"Thank you, Mr. Black and White."

Even after leaving the Dark Moon Tower, Han Dong was still in a daze, as the amount of information provided by Mr. Black and White was simply too astonishing.

"I really need to think about this carefully. This Commander Hugo's background is too outrageous... If I can get his protection, even if my identity is completely exposed in the future, I might still be able to fight for the opportunity to continue living in the Holy City."

Moreover, the Knight Order led by Commander Hugo must also be quite special.

"This definitely requires my careful consideration."

This adds an extra option to Han Dong's target Knight Order.

[Knight Headquarters] collected the scores and personal information of 210 graduates through the 'Registration Test' and 'Preliminary Round Assessment', and formulated the most suitable 'Official General Election Rules' within a week.

All graduates received an elegant Invitation Letter.

The Knight Selection - Official Game will begin in mid-September in a completely open format.

The official matches will be held at the Arena of Hercules.

The largest arena in the Holy City is also an important area for high-ranking knights to undergo the "Twelve Trials".

Thirteen Grand Masters, the Pope, presidents of various associations, and members of the royal family will all attend this Knight Tournament.