At the very moment Eileen advanced, in another part of Tatshaw Territory, a contest of combat techniques was underway.
As the foremost figure in Tatshaw Territory's military, Fafier possessed formidable talent and strength. Moreover, thanks to Romon's trust and his own unceasing efforts, he was regarded by the territory's people and officials great and small alike as the leading military authority. Other than Romon, he was irreplaceable.
The city Guard Corps under his command numbered more than six hundred men. However, since he was already a Lord, the three major Knight Orders were not under his control.
Ever since Romon had advanced again and again, talented people from every direction had begun coming to seek refuge with him in increasing numbers.
More and more Knights had arrived in Tatshaw Territory. Although no Eighth-Level Knight had yet come here, there were quite a few people at Fafier's level, likewise belonging to the Seventh Level.
Ever since successfully breaking through several years ago, Fafier had remained at the Seventh Level, unable to make another breakthrough. The pressure on him had begun to grow.
He now worked hard to train Far-Sail Port City's Guard Corps, drawing on experience and making it more disciplined. It could be said that Tatshaw Territory's Guard Corps was not only the strongest in the entire county, but also in no way inferior to those of other long-established Count Fiefs.
Yet the issue of his level still cast a shadow over his heart at all times.
Recently, however, quite a few Knights had come from time to time to challenge Fafier in a sparring match of combat skills.
Fafier's years of training had brought his Seventh Level to its peak. Though he had not broken through to the Eighth Level, compared with ordinary Level-Seven Knights, his strength was still