Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 5 Lord Blot (Please collect and read)
Robin was practicing swordsmanship and had just finished a set of exercises when he heard the bell from the military camp.

Robin was still in a daze, and Carter ran over and patted Robin on the shoulder.

"Why are you still standing there? We are knight apprentices and we need to report to Knight Commander Malizzi."

Robin finally came to his senses and hurried to catch up.

"Robin! The lord has found the thieves' lair and is ready to lead the army to attack them. This is probably your first time fighting on such a large scale, so don't get hurt!" Malizi said to Robin, with expectation and trust in his eyes.

When Robin heard this, excitement flashed in his eyes and he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

Since you said you must not get hurt, that means the strongest enemy is only at the knight level. As long as you don't get trapped in the enemy camp alone, your safety can still be guaranteed.

After becoming a knight's apprentice, he has always longed for the opportunity to test his strength in actual combat, and this action to suppress thieves is undoubtedly a perfect opportunity.

"Yes, Knight Commander!" Robin responded loudly without hesitation, his voice full of fighting spirit.

"This operation will not be easy, as the bandits will surely put up a fierce resistance. As knight apprentices, you must lead the militia in the front lines," Maliqi instructed sternly. "Stay close to the team, follow orders, and don't act rashly."

"I understand, Knight Commander! I will never bring shame to you and the territory." Robin straightened his back and said confidently.

It is not only a battle, but also a chance for him to prove himself to everyone, and it is also a good opportunity for him to gain experience.

Robin thought to himself that he had not participated in many battles and he still had not figured out the system's mechanism for gaining combat experience, nor what use this combat experience could be put to.

Now, he is under the command of Knight Commander Malizzi, which is why Malizzi has trained him so carefully.

Compared to other knight commanders, the number of knight apprentices under Malizzi's command is pitifully small. Including Robin, there are only seven.

As a veteran knight, Maliqi has few knight apprentices under his command, mainly because of the last war between lords.

At that time, the troops he led suffered heavy losses and were severely damaged.

However, compared to the troops led by Robin's father who were completely wiped out, Malizzi was still lucky.

That war not only changed the fate of many people, but also left deep scars on this land.

Back in the tent, Robin quickly got to work, picking up his sword gently and carefully wiping it with a soft cloth.

Then, Robin put on the slightly old but sturdy armor.

This armor had been with him through countless training sessions, the scratches and wear on it bearing the marks of his growth. He expertly fastened each buckle into place, carefully checking every connection to ensure there would be no mistakes during battle.

When everything was ready, Robin took a deep breath and walked out of the tent with firm steps.

At this time, a tense pre-war atmosphere had spread in the camp. Soldiers came from all directions to gather. The crisp sounds of weapons colliding with each other intertwined together, as if playing an exciting pre-war music.

In this battle, Lord Blot sent out all his elite troops. At his command, five knights, forty knight apprentices and four hundred militiamen quickly assembled.

Lord Blot sat upright on a tall black warhorse, his posture straight and his whole body exuding a terrifying aura.

He was about forty years old, with lines on his face as hard as if they were cut by a knife or an axe. His skin was bronzed by the sun due to years of fighting, and was full of traces left by time and battles.

Beneath his high nose, his thin lips were tightly pursed, revealing an unquestionable determination. His sharp eyes swept over the crowd, as if he could see into everyone's thoughts clearly. The black horse was tall and strong, its fur shiny and glossy, shimmering like satin in the sunlight.

It seemed to deeply feel the majesty of its master, paddling its hooves restlessly and neighing loudly. It raised its front hooves high and then dropped them heavily, splashing up a cloud of dust.

Five knights stood at the front of the team. Their armor was exquisite and gorgeous, and each one was engraved with the glory of their family and their past military exploits.

Following Lord Blot's majestic shout of "Let's go!", the team marched towards the thieves' lair like an unstoppable steel torrent.

The ones who attacked Robin's grain transport team were none other than the notorious Black Bear Thieves Gang.

This group of thieves has been entrenched in this chaotic lawless area for a long time, acting arrogantly and domineeringly, causing headaches for the surrounding lords.

The identity of the leader remains a mystery. No one knows his real name. Everyone only calls him the Black Bear Knight.

It is said that he was once a knight following a certain famous lord, serving him faithfully and making many military achievements.

Unfortunately, the good times did not last long. The great lord was defeated by other lords in a fierce battle for territory, and the glorious family was destroyed.

The Black Bear Knight was proud and arrogant, and was unwilling to surrender to the enemy, so he fled his former territory with a few loyal subordinates, and came here after traveling all the way.

From then on, he became a bandit and formed the Black Bear Thieves Gang.

Over the years, they have been roaming around the territories of several lords and committing crimes, like a group of wolves with a keen sense of smell, specifically targeting caravans and villages with weak defenses.

When the grain transport team was attacked, they rushed forward in a disorganized but extremely ferocious manner, catching the guards off guard.

They stole food and property and showed no mercy to the rebels. For a time, the surrounding people were in panic, and passing merchants were even more worried.

Now, Lord Blot leads a large army to attack, in order to completely eradicate this cancer and restore peace to the territory.

During the operation to suppress the Black Bear Thieves, Robin could only follow orders due to his inexperience.

Under the leadership of Knight Malizzi, he and his team members assisted in clearing the outer checkpoints of the thieves' group.

Not long after they left, they came across a hidden checkpoint that had been carefully set up by the bandit gang.

In the moonlight, one could vaguely see a few shifty-looking guys pacing back and forth, weapons swinging casually in their hands, apparently unaware of the approaching danger.

Upon seeing this, Knight Malizzi quickly raised his hand and made an attacking gesture.

In an instant, Robin felt his blood rushing to his head. His anger towards the thieves and his eager desire to explore the secrets of the system filled him with strength.

He clenched his teeth, kicked the ground with his feet, and rushed out like a cheetah, causing a gust of wind.

The first one to come forward was a burly thief holding a heavy axe in his hand, with a face full of flesh and a ferocious look.

He shouted loudly, swung the axe, and chopped it towards Robin with tremendous force. The air was filled with the sound of breaking wind.

(End of this chapter)