Knight Lord: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 23: Sun Lion Orstein

Even though Su Li's subordinates were already very convinced of Young Master Su Li's decision, they were still shocked when they saw that Young Master Su Li still refused to admit official knights.

This was a full-fledged knight, a qualified soldier even within the Elector's territory. A single, powerful ogre, beastman, or giant horned beast could only defeat three or four armored human soldiers, but a single full-fledged knight could easily slay them.

Young Master Su Li actually wants to select and assess such outstanding soldiers?

So what kind of army did Young Master Su Li want to form? Was it an elite force like those prestigious knight orders or the Royal Sword Guard?
This shocked William and Sophie deeply. They had always thought that their joining was a blessing for Young Master Su Li and helped him to strengthen his strength.

But perhaps the truth is that it is an honor for both of them to join Young Master Su Li's team. It is a completely elite knight joining, and family members are given free places.

Su Li ignored the young people's shock and asked Schwarz and Frederick, "Do you two have any friendship with Knight Orstein?"

Frederick immediately spoke up and asked, "Knight Orstein, the Lion of the Blazing Sun, Knight Commander of the Third Squadron of the Knights of the Red Night?"

Su Li nodded and asked, "I'd like to invite him to join our pioneering team. What do you think the possibility is?"

Su Li is determined to become the champion knight, no matter the cost!
It would be best if he could be persuaded directly. If that was not possible, Su Li would trade it even for vibranium. 150 kilograms of vibranium was enough to make five sets of vibranium armor.

A set of sophisticated knight plate armor generally weighs between 60 and 100 kilograms, but vibranium rune armor is not made entirely of vibranium. Star iron, hard gold sand, earth dragon leather, cold iron leaves, fine gold wire and other materials are added to it, especially star iron and cold iron leaves. These are the important raw materials to ensure the strength of the armor. The advantage of vibranium lies in its extreme bearing capacity, so it can engrave more enchantments.

Exchanging 150 kilograms of vibranium for an elite knight is definitely an offer that cannot be refused.

After hearing Su Li's proposal, Frederick frowned slightly and said, "Master Su Li, if we want Knight Commander Orstein to join us, it will not be an easy task."

"Knight Commander Orlstein is a devout follower of the Sun Goddess. Known as the Sun Lion for his fearless bravery, golden radiance, and pride and majesty in battle, he always appears accompanied by his loyal battle pet, the Lion Mastiff, and his powerful warhammer. He holds honor in high regard and despises those in the Knights' Order who hide their long hair and beards within their helmets."

"A seasoned veteran, he possesses unwavering convictions and is immune to the psychological effects of war. When he fights alongside other knights, they too are inspired to fight with his fearlessness."

"His most famous battle was the Battle of Troll Cliff in Blood River Valley. At that time, the terrifying troll leader, Zul the Headhunter, led an army of thousands of trolls, beastmen, and goblins to wreak havoc in Blood River Valley. Knight Orstein followed the Knights of the Red Night into the battle. Witnessed by hundreds of elite knights, Knight Orstein brandished his warhammer and duelled Zul on the clifftop. Man and beast fought from dawn to dusk, and in the end, Knight Orstein smashed Zul's head with his warhammer, helping the Knights achieve the final victory."

"During that time, he was the most glorious knight in the regiment. It seemed that news of his feats came to light every month. At the same time, his strength also improved by leaps and bounds. He quickly broke through from an elite knight to a high-level elite knight. Everyone looked up to him and admired him, believing that he would definitely break through to become a champion knight and become a strong contender for the Grand Master of the Knights of the Scarlet Night." Listening to Knight Orstein's magnificent past, Hildre felt only emotional surge, and a road to becoming a champion knight seemed to be displayed before her eyes with brilliant light.

But everything seemed to come to a sudden halt after hearing this. Apparently, something unexpected had occurred, so she asked excitedly, "What happened next? What caused Knight Orstein to fail to break through and miss the opportunity to become the Grand Master of the Knights of the Scarlet Night? Did something significant happen?"

Frederick's brow furrowed, clearly displeased by Hilde's advances. The knight class held a strong emphasis on order, respect, and etiquette. The gap between a trainee knight and an elite knight was a chasm, and the distinction between a knight-errant and a knight of the realm was even more incomparable. If a trainee knight approached an elite knight before they had initiated the conversation, it would most likely be considered an offense. Some proud elite knights might even consider this an insult to their honor, fly into a rage, and inflict a severe lesson, or even kill the knight.

However, considering that Hilde was the candidate personally selected by Young Master Su Li and had recently made breakthroughs, Frederick held back his anger and explained to Su Li, "There's nothing major going on. There's only one simple reason: Knight Orstein's skills are inferior. After that glorious battle, his strength seemed to have reached a bottleneck, and he couldn't make the slightest breakthrough. Therefore, he suffered a humiliating defeat in the crucial battle for the selection of the Grand Master of the Knights of the Red Night."

"Therefore, he once vowed to wash away the shame and defeat Captain Aldred. He is a very strong and enterprising man. If he left the strong people like the Knights of the Red Night and went to the weak pioneering territory, he would be seen as abandoning his oath, afraid to face the challenge, and fleeing in shame. Therefore, he will not leave easily."

Su Li's confidence soared upon hearing this. He laughed heartily and said, "Weak? No, no, if Orstein joined our team as an elite knight, some might think he had given up. But what if he succeeded in breaking through?"

Facing the shocked gazes of the crowd, Su Li calmly said, "Then everyone will think that he joined us in search of an opportunity to become stronger. One day, this Fiery Sun Lion will return in a more powerful form, clad in shining armor, carrying a gleaming sword, and shining brightly to challenge Captain Aldred!"

Frederick and Schwartz were both stunned and opened their mouths wide. "Master Su Li, can you help Knight Commander Orlstein advance to a higher rank?"

Both of them are elite knights, and they know too well how great this temptation is for an elite knight!
It can be said that every knight's life is spent searching for an opportunity to break through and ascend. Many knights even abandon their fiefdoms, embarking on a path of spiritual advancement with a pious and pure heart. To this end, they travel far and wide, slaying orcs, dragons, and countless other monsters, dueling powerful monsters and lords, and resisting all kinds of worldly temptations, all for a chance to break through.

Therefore, many champion knights look like an immortal, holy paladin, a perfect living legend. They exude an aura of power, discipline and faith, as hot as the fire of hell.

If Young Master Su Li could help the elite knights achieve a breakthrough, Frederick and Schwartz firmly believed that any knight would go completely crazy upon hearing the news!

No wonder Master Su Li said, "You will soon know how rare it is to join our team!" Being able to join our team is their greatest opportunity.

This is absolutely crazy!

(End of this chapter)