Uncle here isn't your average office worker!

"How can it be....."

Mob the Big Mouth deflated like a punctured balloon, letting out a muffled wail.

How could Roy possibly withdraw from the competition? He's the kind of guy who can face even a killer like the Rusty Bronze Knight without flinching and step onto the field! How could he possibly be scared into withdrawing from the competition when facing a knight like the Candle Knight, who has an excellent reputation and almost no record of injuring anyone?

Mob couldn't believe it, but he was helpless. After all, he didn't know Roy. The only time he had met him was when Roy was announced as the winner, and they had a distant eye contact through the glass of the commentary booth.

Perhaps, the idea of ​​him being called a "man who creates miracles" is just wishful thinking on the part of this older, immature commentator, and Roy doesn't take it seriously at all.

“Mr. Mob?” Charne’s voice rang in his ears. Mob looked up and glanced at the electronic clock on the wall of the explanation room.

It was 13:30 PM. Roy still hadn't appeared at the players' entrance.

"The outcome is decided, all is over. In the end, it's nothing more than this." Charlene thought to himself, looking at the dejected Mob.

"Hmph, that guy you admire is nothing special after all."

At the same time, at the Nearl mansion. Forced to sit on the sofa by her niece, Marna Nearl let out a disdainful sneer as she watched a detestable knightly tournament on her Sunday off.

As expected, he was overthinking it. The Business Federation and the Unarmored Alliance weren't that crazy as to try and cultivate a shadowy assassin into a star in the sunlight. That Roy was probably stopped by Xuan Tie or higher-ups in the Federation.

That's fine. As long as Roy doesn't cause any more trouble, his silly niece will soon lose interest in that guy and become completely disillusioned with the ridiculous profession of competitive knight. It saves him the trouble of painstakingly persuading and stopping her.

In that sense, he should thank Roy.

In high spirits, the uncle picked up the teacup on the table, brought it to his lips, and took a small sip. The aroma of the tea filled the air, bringing him immense pleasure.

"Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh! What is that?!"

The sudden shout from the television startled Marner, who had let his guard down. He choked on his tea and coughed violently. Even so, he struggled to look at the television screen and asked, "Pfft! Cough cough cough cough! What happened?"

"Uncle, it's Roy! Master Roy is here!"

Maria reached out and pointed to the close-up shot on the television screen of the sharp blade embedded three inches deep in the arena floor, and cheered excitedly.

"What, where?"

"Where? Where! Oh my God, it's here! Look up at the sky!"

As if in response to Marna's question, Mob's voice rang out on the television screen, and the next second, the eyes of the entire audience and countless live-streaming cameras all turned in unison to the sky.

Mob the Big Mouth instantly got into character, his hoarse roar echoing throughout every corner of the Meteor Arena, resonating deep within the hearts of every spectator:

"Look! Look at that shooting star streaking across the sky! Even the sun's blinding light cannot obscure its brilliance. It is falling towards the Meteor Arena. The man who creates miracles has traversed the heavens in the most miraculous way and appeared in our sight! Let us welcome our contestant with the loudest cheers—Meteor Knight: Roy! Unstoppable, Great Wilderness Meteor!"

Today's weather in Kavaleria: sunny turning into a desolate wasteland.

Volume One: Chapter Twenty-Four: Clad in Golden Armor, Traversing Ten Thousand Miles

[Special A-Rank Module: [Margaret Pantheon] Loaded: Brave warrior challenging the stars, knight illuminating the earth, don't forget your radio when you go out, today's weather: Great Wilderness Starfall! Ohh ...

[Module Effects]: ① Unwavering Will: When you equip the Lone Rider class, you will gain a buff attack every five attacks. ② On the Way: You will gain a special skill that can be used once a week (multiple uses are possible under special conditions): Great Wilderness Meteor Shower.

[Special skill confirmed: Great Wilderness Starfall.]

Standing atop the ruins of Block 0, Roy drew his longbow, long unused, from his back. Without arrows, his razor-sharp sword served as his bow and arrow. He nocked the string, and the Meteor Arena, located more than ten blocks away in the heart of the Great Knight's Territory, seemed to appear before him. An ancient aura emanated from his bowstring, permeating his entire being. A brilliant golden light seemed to cloak him in an ethereal golden armor. He drew his bow like a full moon, gazing northwest, ready to unleash an arrow—to shoot down the heavenly wolf!

In an instant, the arrow shot straight into the sky, as if becoming Roy's third eye. His vision continued to rise and climb until it reached the heavens and clouds, startling a flock of flying feathered beasts. Reaching the highest point, he then changed his attack, rushing towards the predetermined ten-ring gap in the majestic city like a falling star.

"Den!"

The sword crashed to the ground! The arena fell silent!

The sonic boom that broke the sound barrier struck the previously noisy crowd like a dull thud. In an instant, the people who had been whispering and looking around all turned their gazes toward the source of the sound. The blade, pierced three inches into the ground, appeared before everyone in an unimaginable way.

The ever-smiling spokesperson, Charné, lost his smile; Marna, who was drinking coffee, choked; the rusty-bronze Ingra, who was waiting to see Roy make a fool of himself, turned pale; and Viviana, standing on the stage, was filled with mixed feelings of surprise and delight.

Thousands of spectators pulled out their phones, countless reporters focused their cameras, and the sounds of camera shutters clicking and LINE update notifications rose and fell. Just then, a competent commentator touched his microphone!

"Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh! What is that?!"

The three-part progressive sentence structure, the exaggerated tone so passionate it seemed like he was about to awaken on the spot, coupled with the mesmerizing yet emotionally expressive hand gestures, made Mob's voice resound throughout the arena. His fingers, for the second time, drew everyone's attention:

"Everyone, lift your heads! Look at the sky!"

At first, it was just a tiny golden dot streaking across the sky. Then, a dazzling golden light stole the sun's brilliance. Roy's momentum was unstoppable, like a brilliant shooting star falling from the heavens, unstoppable and invincible. A long trail of light trailed behind him, like the cloak of a constellation hero in Minoan legend, stretching almost half the sky. And when his target was set on the Meteor Arena, regardless of one's feelings, no one could help but be shocked, no one could help but gasp in astonishment!

"The man who creates miracles has traversed the heavens in the most miraculous way and appeared in our sight! He did not miss the competition, and he will only make the competition more exciting. Let us welcome our contestant with the warmest cheers - Meteor Knight: Roy! Unstoppable, Great Wilderness Meteor! He makes a grand entrance!"

Mob's roar and Roy's fall occurred almost simultaneously. Amidst the cheers and applause that resounded through the sky, the novice independent knight, whom Mob had given the title of "Meteor Knight," did not crash to the ground and shatter into pieces as expected.

As if some unseen force was lifting him up from the earth, the moment Roy touched the ground, his diving posture changed into a jumping posture with his feet pointing downwards. His toes lightly touched the ground, and the enormous impact was almost instantly dissolved by defying the laws of physics. The ground did not leave a single crack. Only the ripples of dust that rose like water rings and the light bands that slowly drifted down and turned into light spots that slowly scattered in mid-air showed that what had just happened was not a bizarre dream.

Regaining his footing, Roy reached out and, with astonishing strength, pulled the long blade embedded in the ground. He casually twirled it with a flourish, standing leaning against the blade like a legendary swordsman from the Great Yan Dynasty. He raised an eyebrow at the Candle Knight ten meters away, a confident smile playing on his lips, and said proudly:

"Independent Knight Roy, as agreed, has come to challenge you. He has not been late, has not breached the agreement, and has not lost power. Miss Viviana, are you satisfied?"

Startled awake from her daze, Viviana's delicate cheeks flushed slightly as her name was suddenly called. Her heart was pounding faster than ever before.

The image of a knight in stories—helping the weak and oppressed and protecting the region—is enough to inspire countless naive young girls. And Roy, this knight, is the most heavyweight of all!

He was all alone, carefree and unrestrained, with a smile that always seemed a bit frivolous. Yet, because of a promise you made out of spite, he donned golden armor, traversed thousands of miles of sky, and descended before you like a god, witnessed by countless people and cameras. With the words "I have come as promised," even if Viviana had a thousand grievances and anger in her heart, they vanished into nothingness like the scattered ribbon of light.

What is romance? For Hinterlea, a candlelight celebration is romance; for Monique, spending their only annual leave together is romance; and for Viviana, the hero's arrival is romance!

Roy has never let her down!

Viviana nodded emphatically, her radiant smile illuminated by the flickering candlelight, a sight to behold.

“Come on, Roy.” The female knight raised her rapier, the candlelight flickering, reflecting the surging emotions in her heart.

Roy has never let him down! Big Mouth Mob thought to himself.

The answer he had been struggling to find before finally became clear in the face of Roy's stunning entrance. Why did he believe Roy? Why did he boldly praise Roy in front of the spokesperson? Why did he unconditionally consider Roy "incredible"?

It's because he can always create these "miracles" in ways that no one could have imagined!

Meteor Arena, appearing in the final minute of the match like a shooting star. Even without taking out his phone, Mob can imagine what the scene must be like on the Kavaleria Intercity Network at that moment.

He was certain that regardless of whether Roy could defeat the Candle Knight today, he was already a sensation! Utterly and irrevocably famous!

"Mr. Mob."

A voice interrupted Mob's heartfelt exclamation. The commentator, microphone in hand, turned to look at the speaker who had remained silent since the beginning.

He saw an excited face. Although Charnet was trying his best to suppress his emotions, and although his high position had accustomed him to a calm and collected demeanor, at this moment, the uncontrollable, heartfelt upward curve of his lips betrayed his true feelings.

"Could you please announce the start of the match?" he asked.

Charlize's eyes gleamed. He hadn't witnessed such a spectacular match in a long time. Mob was right; Roy had indeed created a miracle! Even Charlize, the spokesperson for the Business Federation, felt the same eager anticipation as the spectators in the stands!

Mob nodded, turned around, and held the microphone to his mouth.

"Dear viewers, I hope you're not as anxious as I am right now. The pre-tournament exhibition match for the 23rd Kazimierz Knights' Tournament features Candle Knight Viviana against Independent Knight Roy. Pick up your phones, buy tickets, add to the prize pool, and support your knight! The match begins!"

P.S.: Updates will be at 5:30 PM every night, barring any unforeseen circumstances. I'll notify you in advance if anything happens. Bonus chapters will be added occasionally (if there are enough votes).

P.S.: This time, the roguelike mode is seriously much harder than the boss.

Volume 1: Chapter 25 Winning the game, winning life, winning, winning, winning! 4

"1...5!"

Silently calculating the number of sword strikes he would land, Roy sidestepped the cross-shaped area formed by Viviana's candlelight, simultaneously adjusting his stance and charging towards her. 3

The Candle Knight was an anomaly in the Kazimierz Knights' Arena. This assessment wasn't solely due to her participation in the Kazimierz Knights' Arena as a Letanian, but also because of her unusual fighting style.

At first glance, many would mistake the rapier in her left hand for her weapon, overlooking the seemingly precarious candlestick in her right—Knights of Kazimierz have always revered charging, charging, and charging again—but Viviana is different. She is a sorceress, and she and her magic derive from Letania, the most renowned magical kingdom on Terra. Compared to the light magic that made her famous, the rapier in her right hand seems more like an artistic decoration, meant for the stage of knightly competitions.

Her right hand was slightly raised, and the candlelight, flickering, seemed to grow even brighter, drawing all the surrounding light to it. Even though it was the brightest part of the afternoon sun, Viviana seemed to be the only one who could truly capture the attention of the entire Meteor Arena.

She scattered the candlelight, like sparks in a forest; the flickering light lurked in the corners of the arena, while flames would suddenly leap from behind you, catching you completely off guard.

This lightning-array spell effectively prevented the Kazimierz knights from launching their most prized charge, but it couldn't stop Roy. 2

Because Roy, too, is an outlier.

"Boom!" The candlelight trap exploded upon activation, sending a fierce tongue of flame hurtling straight towards Roy's thigh from below. Viviana had already tilted the candlestick towards Roy, ready to unleash a combo of spells the moment it hit him, but before the casting unit's incantation was finished, her calm and composed expression was shattered by even greater surprise.

"Disappeared?"

Where Roy's charging figure was now, the flames and candlelight had dissipated on the battlefield. Viviana's spells had all struck the empty air, leaving dark marks on the stage.

"Where did you go?"

In an instant, the question flashed through her mind, just like all the spectators who were completely absorbed in the match. Her gaze swept around the stage, but she couldn't find Roy anywhere. His figure had vanished so suddenly, leaving only the rousing battle anthem of the Meteor Arena still echoing throughout the arena!

The silence was shattered by a passionate roar from Mob the Big Mouth. Riding the climax of the battle song, he pointed towards the sky above the Meteor Arena:

"In the sky! Knight Roy has taken to the air again!"

"What? Again!" A flash of panic crossed Viviana's face, but time did not allow her to be distracted for even a moment. In an instant, she had no time to dodge and could only hastily raise the rapier in her left hand, which she had hardly ever used, to block above her head.

【Margaret Pantheon】: A brave warrior who challenges the stars, a knight who illuminates the earth. Don't forget to bring your radio when you go out. Today's weather: Great Wilderness Starfall! Ohh ...

[Module Effects]: ① Unwavering Will: When you equip the Lone Rider class, you will gain a buff attack every five attacks. ② On the Way: You will gain a special skill that can be used once a week (multiple uses are possible under special conditions): Great Wilderness Meteor Shower.

[Special Condition: Unknown...Unlocked: When the skill is activated, exciting background music plays nearby.]

Don't let Pantheon get his speakers!

The Meteor Arena, the premier knightly arena in Kazimierz, had commissioned renowned electronic rock producer Ms. DDD to create special arena music, which became an indispensable catalyst for Roy's rise to fame. As the button for the Great Wilderness Meteor Shower lit up, Roy was instantly propelled into the air. The 360-degree surround sound system transformed the entire knightly arena into a colossal sound system, and now that Pantheon had his sound system, what would happen next?

That's like the eldest brother carrying his luggage on his back, a super-powered instant kill!

"Oh!"

A devastating blow from the heavens! Even before Roy actually crashed into the arena floor, Viviana couldn't withstand the immense pressure from above. The candles on her right candlestick were extinguished by the violent wind pressure, and the candles fell to the ground, turning into wax cakes. She could only use both hands to desperately block the blade in front of her, kneeling on one knee, mobilizing all her strength to try to withstand Roy's unimaginable attack.