Starting the Selection

The Augusta Knight Order had always existed, and it had become an alternative kind of military academy.

Outside Augusta City near the Imperial Capital lay the Knight Order's headquarters. Every year, outstanding candidates selected from the army entered it, while the children of nobles and officials from across the country were also sent directly there.

After completing three years of separate training courses, those who passed the assessments would be granted the title of Honorary Knight.

These successful candidates would join the Augusta Knight Order's regular ranks, serving as guards for members of the royal family or taking up positions such as junior officers and peace officers in various regions.

Those from the Knight Order also enjoyed many advantages when it came to promotion.

Of course, this selection process was fiercely competitive, and those who stood out were exceptionally outstanding.

As one of the military's top figures, Sergei naturally understood just how formidable those from the Augusta Knight Order were.

So he went directly to the Knight Order's training camp, where recruits had already received preliminary training, to select the first batch of personnel.

With the Emperor's written order in hand and the current Count Augusta accompanying him, it was naturally simple.

The guard force was being selected for Qin, so he could not avoid it either.

Besides, he was now Count Augusta, and nominally the commander of the Knight Order.

Other than the Emperor's orders, he was the one with the legal authority to mobilize the Augusta Knight Order.

Since they were selecting trainees, they naturally had to go to Augusta City.

By train from the Imperial Capital, it took only half a day.

Uncle and nephew set off together, leaving the Imperial Capital aboard a special train.

Inside the carriage, it was the first time Sergei had been