Pindo arrived in Camelot and followed a knight attendant to the plaza in front of the Royal Court.
This was the second stage of King Arthur's trials.
Unlike the first stage, where Gawain tested their martial prowess, the examiner in charge of the second stage was a controversial figure.
The one responsible for the etiquette test was Agravain, Morgan le Fay's eldest son. He had earned the title "Witch Queen" after all the knights who accompanied him had died.
Though Gawain and Agravain were both Morgan le Fay's sons, they were complete opposites. One acted openly and was cheerful and confident, while the other was secretive and had a sinister face.
Many people in the corridors of power disliked Agravain, even though both Arthur and Anno trusted him greatly.
Knights generally knew proper etiquette, so this stage was much easier than Gawain's.
Arthur had a deeper reason for assigning Agravain the easiest part, despite his poor reputation. Those who passed would naturally feel more favorably toward him, helping him feel less isolated.
As a fine knight personally trained by Anno, Pindo passed with ease.
After simply thanking Agravain, Pindo followed the knight attendant farther inside.
Just then, the next knight to enter the second stage appeared. It was another familiar face: Sir Kay, King Arthur's foster brother.
Pindo didn't dislike Agravain. In fact, he admired some of his political decisions.
But their personalities were very similar, so they didn't interact much.
At the entrance to the Royal Court, Camelot's third stage awaited.
In the distance, Pindo spotted an imposing figure standing there.
It was the examiner for the third stage of King Arthur's Round Table trials: the Chalk Knight of Britain, Anno.
Pindo couldn't help but feel uneasy.
Back when he served under Anno, the knight's grueling training had left