During the promotion competition at the training camp, on the champion's stage, under the watchful eyes of thousands, the old man laughed heartily and presented a grand prize to a slender young man with a stubborn look in his eyes.
"This is a short knife that has been with me for many years. Today, I'm handing it over to you."
Despite the envious glances from the surrounding clergy, Brian remained calm, though a hint of joy flickered in his eyes.
He knelt on one knee, took the beast knife from the old man with both hands, and a smile appeared on his cold face.
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"I was wrong... My lord, please forgive me! I... I'm willing to offer all my wealth to you... Pfft!"
In the darkness of the alley, a drunken thug stared wide-eyed as a blade flashed, and his head fell to the ground.
Avoiding the blood-splattered boy, he lifted the terrified head, dragged the corpse, and threw it into the sewer, leaving the filthy, stinking river water to bubble and submerge the body.
Throughout the entire process, the boy remained calm and indifferent.
Only the flame of faith in his heart burned, and as the boy killed the thugs who had bullied him, he grew and became stronger.
...
"Brian, the 208th Arbiter, because of your outstanding performance, I, in the name of the bishop, appoint you as the captain of the seventh squad of Arbiters. My Lord, don't let me down... Hahahaha! I believe in you, kid, and you will never let me down."
Wearing a platinum robe, in a desolate wilderness, at a grand ceremony of the Divine Court attended by thousands, the old man laughed heartily and presented a set of battle armor representing his status to the tall young man in front of him.
"Thank you, Your Excellency."
Just like on the training camp field, Brian knelt on one knee, accepted the battle armor with both hands, and said respectfully.
In my heart, the flame of faith, soaring to the heavens, burned fiercely.
I swear allegiance to His Majesty the Bishop!
Anyone who dares to obstruct His Holiness the Bishop's plans shall die!
The burly man buried deep beneath the ruins opened his eyes, and a powerful aura erupted from him!
P.S.: Hamster's book isn't a formulaic story.
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