[Royal Court].
"Master, you're back!"
"Where's Justin?"
"Young Master is resting in the courtyard."
In the manor's courtyard, Justin lay on a lounge chair by the pool while the servants attended to him.
Having just returned from a fierce battle, the exhausted young imperial noble let out a long sigh. "This is what life is supposed to be, isn't it?"
After all, he had nearly failed to return. For Justin, who had not yet graduated from the academy, this experience was extraordinarily precious... Only after returning home and lying here did he truly relax.
"Justin, my grandson, I heard you went through quite an exciting adventure."
Seeing Fernando's familiar, kindly smile, the gloom in Justin's heart over the past few days finally dispersed completely. He waved his hand, dismissing the servants around him. "Sorry, old man, King Fleche issued a gag order... But I can tell you some things that are definitely worth celebrating."
Looking at Justin's excited expression, Fernando sat down with a cheerful smile. His eldest grandson was so happy; naturally, he had to indulge him.
An Imperial Crest slowly bloomed from Justin's brow. Behind it, the God-Slaying Armor: Sabertooth King hovered in mid-air.
"This is what I gained from this trip. What do you think? Not bad, right?" Justin restrained himself as he wiped his nose.
"Mm, God-Slaying Armor, and... an Imperial Crest." Fernando nodded in satisfaction. "They are indeed both excellent things. You haven't disappointed anyone."
"More than that, His Highness Li Long has already agreed to let me join the Knight Order."
The invitation had come on the way back. For an imperial noble who had awakened an Imperial Crest and was compatible with God-Slaying Armor, Li Long had no reason not to recruit him.
As for Justin, he had agreed almost without hesitation... Becoming