From the moment they entered the castle, silence fell between Krober and Dylan, while Foster, Sam and Will waited for news on the training ground in the outer castle.
After entering the outer fort, the two walked along the winding road for about ten minutes before finally arriving at the inner fort. This place was completely different from the outer fort. Due to the sparse population, the entire inner fort was unusually quiet, as if time had stood still.
In the inner castle, a few knights in plate armor could occasionally be seen stationed at specific locations. When Dillon and Krober passed by them, these knights surprisingly didn't react at all, their gazes firmly raised at the garden ahead, as if a terrifying and powerful enemy was lurking there.
Dylan led Krober through narrow corridors with ease. After turning left and right, they arrived at a magnificent building at the highest point of the inner castle.
The building is towering and majestic, giving people a sense of solemnity.
Arriving in front of the building, Dylan, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke.
"Knight Krober, push open this door, and you will meet the most distinguished being in the entire principality, the Golden Dragon Knight, the Golden Grand Duke, the Terminator of the Raging Wind Dragon, the Conqueror of the Azure Sea..."
"Lady Veronica Chijin!!"
Dylan took a deep breath, then slowly stretched out his right hand, placed it on the handle of the ancient and solemn door, pulled it hard, and opened half of the door.
“…”
While Krober was hesitating whether to go in through the half-open door, Dylan had already run to the other side and opened the door on the left.
Dylan's face was blocked by the helmet, so Krober couldn't see the expression on his face, but he always felt that Dylan's expression at this moment must be very interesting. However, the meeting was more important now. After it was over, Krober would go to Dylan to have a clear talk.
After bowing to Dylan, Krober straightened his clothes and walked into the hall.
As you walk into the hall, you are struck by a sense of spaciousness and solemnity.
The vast space inspires awe, and the soaring ceiling seems to reach into the endless sky. The entire building is supported by huge stone pillars, standing upright, giving people a sense of solidity and stability.
The floor of the hall is paved with gorgeous marble, which is shiny and reflects faint light, adding a mysterious atmosphere.
There is a huge oil painting hanging on the wall, depicting the heroic deeds of the Grand Duke riding a golden dragon and defeating the wind dragon.
The hall does not have excessive decorations and clutter, only simple and solemn arrangements, giving people a sense of pure beauty.
In this empty and solemn hall, time seems to have stopped and everything seems so peaceful and sacred.
At the end of the hall stands an exquisite and luxurious throne with intricate carvings, a high back and wide armrests.
It is made entirely of gold, which is consistent with the characteristics of a golden dragon.
The throne seat is spacious and comfortable, covered with gorgeous silk or fur to show its nobility.
The Golden Duke was sitting on the throne at this moment. She was wearing a gorgeous robe, a golden headband on her head, and holding a scepter, exuding a majestic aura.
What was strange was that in such a huge throne hall, only the Grand Duke was sitting on the throne, without even a guard standing guard. This made Krober feel weird.
"Krober Golden Rose, my loyal knight, why are you standing there in a daze? Come forward, kneel, and swear an oath to me. I will bring you glory."
The Grand Duke's voice was pleasant, ethereal yet majestic, which brought Krober, who was standing below, back to his senses.
He didn't think any more about it, but followed the Grand Duke's order, walked obediently to the steps of the Grand Duke's throne, knelt on one knee, and chanted the ancient oath.
"My noble king, the powerful Golden Dragon Knight, the great Golden Duke, the terminator of the violent wind dragon, the conqueror of the azure sea, your loyal knight, Krober Golden Rose, hereby swears an ancient oath."
"I fight for you! My gun, my sword, my everything!"
"I will protect what you protect, I love what you love, I will wield the sword for you, and I will hold up the shield for you."
"As a knight, I obey your orders, uphold your rule, protect your people, and submit to your leadership."
After the oath, Veronica slowly walked down from the throne and placed the scepter in her hand on Krober's right shoulder.
"In the name of the Grand Duke, I command your loyalty."
After tapping the scepter on Krober's right shoulder, Veronica placed the scepter on Krober's left shoulder.
"In the name of your lord, I command you to show mercy."
Veronica tapped Krober's left shoulder with the scepter again.
The scepter was put away, and Grand Duke Veronica placed her hand on Krober's shoulder.
"My loyal knight, Krober Golden Rose, in the name of the sole ruler of the Golden Duchy, I officially anoint you the Knight of Dragon's Breath. As your lord, I will share bread and sword with you, and you will always have a place by the fireplace in my hall."
This is where the oath ends.
Krober stood up and was about to retreat to Grand Duke Veronica, but was stopped by the Grand Duke's words.
"Look up, little one, and let me see your face."
Grand Duke Veronica sat back on the throne with an unquestionable tone, and her order was so strong that Krober could not resist at all.
He could only raise his head with an elegant smile on his face.
Grand Duchess Veronica's right hand gently stroked Krober's face.
"Hmm... yes, Vivian is right. He is indeed a good young man."
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