Great Nobleman.

Chapter 2112 Patrick fails the test!

The idea that Lord Mesa could pass the "written test" was just something Brand casually mentioned.

In reality, despite his thoughts, Mr. Mesa had no intention of signing up to participate.

The specific time for the written test has now been set.

Today, one month from now, is the day when the five major empires of the Human Alliance will hold a unified written examination.

For a high-ranking knight like Lord Mesa, it was simply unrealistic to learn all the basic knightly knowledge from knight apprentice to champion knight, plus the related inheritance, in just one month.

He had absolutely no chance of passing!
Even if he managed to get through by some special method.

When the exchange activities actually began, Mr. Mesa could only stand aside as a decoration who knew nothing and knew nothing.

He'll be kicked out by everyone sooner or later!

—A cutting-edge professional exchange event of the Human Alliance; those who lack the necessary skills will only make themselves a laughing stock!

After a brief interlude, the group started talking about registering for the written and martial arts tests.

Although the written test process is rather complicated, the actual assessment will not be held until a month later.

However, the [Martial Arts Trial] is simpler and more direct.

Starting today, all you need to do is register at the Imperial Guard's garrison on the outskirts of the capital, and the examiners can conduct the martial arts test whenever they have free time.

And what's worth mentioning here is:
The written test and the martial arts test are not mutually exclusive!
So, after the conversation at lunch, the next morning...

A large group of people, including Brand, Celine, Catherine, Serena, Cissaly, and Sharona, were teleported to Brand's royal residence.

Afterwards, they set off from the mansion in carriages and headed towards the Imperial Guard's garrison on the outskirts of the capital.

After they entered the camp and arrived at the designated location for the martial arts test registration,

They discovered that although the assessment rules were only announced yesterday, many people who shared the same plans had already gathered here.

These were all high knights and mages, along with their relatives and friends.

In addition, there is a large-scale duel arena where the [Martial Arts Trial] is conducted.

There are already people up there wearing the designated equipment, engaged in a fierce battle with the examiners!
Brand immediately recognized one of the combatants as a medium-sized great knight who was now gripping his greatsword and struggling to stay afloat.

It was none other than their Kaya Empire's eldest prince, Patrick Fuentes—his brother-in-law!

On the other side of the battle is White Barr, a high-ranking imperial general from the Military Affairs Department who is one of the examiners for this [Martial Arts Trial].

—This is a top-tier Grand Knight who has mastered the complete cultivation technique of the Rock Knight!
After Brand and the others were drawn to the battle, they went to the stands to watch for a while.

Yersin muttered to himself:

"It's really quite strict; all four other empires have sent proctors."

Upon hearing this, following Yersen's gaze, Brand quickly noticed that besides the spectators in the stands, there were four proctors holding magical instruments standing in the four corners of the dueling arena.

Although Brand didn't recognize these people, he knew from the insignia on their clothes that they were from the other four empires of the Human Alliance.

Upon seeing this, Brand smiled and said:

"That's understandable. After all, this is a top-level exchange activity of our Human Alliance, and there are many people who want to participate."

If the qualification review isn't made more rigorous, won't things get chaotic?

After hearing this, Brand asked with some curiosity:

"How about it, Yersen? Can you beat Lord White, or even last half an hour against him?"
If possible, you don't need to bother preparing theoretical knowledge for the written exam.

Hearing this, and watching the fierce battle in the arena, Yersin shook his head and said:

"It's hard to say, I need to see how things go."

By the way, forget about me, where are your Catherine and Hessalis?

Upon hearing this, Catherine and Hessalis, standing beside Brand, exchanged a glance.

Then, Hisali shook her head and said:
"I think I should take the written test instead. We studied the complete training manual for the Rock Knight together when we were researching the Earth Knights."

With a little preparation, passing shouldn't be difficult.

Upon hearing this, Catherine frowned slightly and said:
"Hisali, it seems I really need to keep a close eye on your daily training when we get back."

"You're a mid-level Grand Knight, with our family's top-tier knightly lineage; you shouldn't have absolutely no chance."

Hisali said helplessly:

"But it's very difficult. Not only is His Highness Patrick struggling to hold on, but even Mr. Yersen is not confident."

I don't want to embarrass myself in front of the young master.

Upon hearing this, Serena, who had come over to watch, joked:

"So what? If we fail, we can just run into Mr. Brand's arms for comfort, can't we?"

Upon hearing this, Hisali was somewhat tempted, but quickly shook her head and said:

“Never mind, I don’t want the young master to worry.” Hearing this, Brand glanced at Serena with displeasure, then smiled and nodded at Hessalis.
"Then prepare well for the written test. This exchange activity is mainly theoretical."

"With such strict requirements, there can't be many people who can pass."

Hearing this, Yersin suddenly asked with some curiosity:

“Catherine, you seem quite confident?”
"Could it be that you've already become a high-ranking Grand Knight?"

Brand shook his head and said:

“I already told you that Catherine is just a junior Grand Knight, so don’t make wild guesses here.”

Upon hearing this, Yersin curled his lip and said:

"Who would believe that? You're a complete liar!"

After hearing this, Yersin didn't ask any more questions.

Afterwards, Brand watched the battle in the arena with everyone for a while, and also chatted happily with the ladies next to him for a while.

Brand suddenly looked around, then asked with some confusion:
"By the way, why didn't I see the mage assessment?"

Upon hearing this, Andy, who was chatting with Finn nearby, responded:
"It seems there's another venue. Shall we go look for it now?"

Brand shook his head and said:

"Let's go over later; the battle on the field seems to be ending soon."

Not long after Brand finished speaking.

Patrick, who had been struggling on the field for a long time, was suddenly knocked to the ground due to a moment of carelessness.

As White Barre seizes the opportunity, he thrusts his heavy spear at Barre without mercy.

A crimson barrier enveloping Patrick stopped the heavy spear midway before he could react.

It's obvious that Patrick failed the test!

According to the rules:

If Patrick wants to take the martial arts test again, it will have to be in half a month. Everyone only has two chances!

At this moment, after witnessing such a scene.

The onlookers quickly began to discuss it.

Although Patrick is only a mid-level Grand Knight, he has undoubtedly been carefully cultivated by the royal family, and the inheritance and resources he possesses are absolutely top-notch in the Human Alliance. Even ordinary high-level Grand Knights would never be his match.

Therefore, from this perspective, Padrick's failure almost certainly means that it is nearly impossible for knights of intermediate or lower levels to pass the test.

Even for high-ranking knights, only those who are relatively powerful have a chance.

As Brand and the others discussed the matter, their gazes turned back to Yersen.

Then Yersin shook his head and said:
"Don't look at me, my chances aren't great either."

But if I look again, maybe I can go up and give it a try.

Upon hearing this, Lord Holland smiled and said:
"Don't feel too much pressure. We just came here today to check on the situation."

This Lord White has honed his combat skills to almost the limit of his current level.

Before I was promoted to [Champion Knight], my combat strength in my normal state was at most only slightly stronger than yours.

In my opinion, you're now so bad that you can't even beat Lord White; you'd be doing remarkably well if you could last ten minutes or so against him, like Patrick did!

However, passing the assessment requires at least half an hour of sustained effort!

After chatting for a little while longer in the audience.

Upon discovering that they were also there, Patrick, having changed out of his armor, approached them directly.

After a brief greeting to them, Patrick turned to Yersin and said:

"Yelson, you're here to give it a try too, right? How about you go up now?"

Although I suggested you take another look, it seems that no one else is going up for the assessment now.

Everyone seems to be deciding to wait and see.

When Yersen immediately began talking to Patrick.

Brand glanced at the many Knights in the audience who had no intention of playing, then turned to look at Catherine.

At that moment, Catherine also looked at him.

The two clearly shared the same idea.

They don't want to waste too much time here!