The Knight of Light plants the sun in the eternal night.

Chapter 124 Grand Training of the Knights

"Young Master Leo, Lord Pluto, the master requests your presence in the study; he has matters to discuss with you." Newcastle's deputy butler came to inform them before the Knights assembled.

Leo nodded and led Pluto to the castle study.

Baron Lenard's gaze fell on Brutto, especially on the sunflower rat on Brutto's shoulder. He stared at it for a few more seconds, carefully examining the newly recruited phantom beast knight, before extending his hand to invite, "Please sit down."

"Father, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing important, just to meet Pluto and Sunflower Mouse," the Baron remarked. "I never expected that the fifth Phantom Beast Knight in our territory would be Pluto."

Pluto immediately declined, saying, "It's all thanks to Lord Leo's guidance!"

The baron said matter-of-factly, "Of course. If it weren't for Leo protecting you, I would have punished you by sending you to the wilderness to reclaim wasteland long ago. How could you possibly be the one to contract magical beasts? Remember who gave you everything you have now."

"Yes!" Pluto replied in a deep voice, "I swear to repay Lord Leo's protection with my life!"

"It's good that you understand this." The Baron nodded. "This is also a blessing from the Holy Light. If you have any questions about cultivation in the future, you can come to the Glowing Fungus Castle at any time to ask Knight Commander Louis or me for guidance."

"Thank you, Your Excellency!"

"Alright, Pluto, you can go now." The Baron dismissed Pluto, leaving Leo alone.

Vincent, the butler, came in, poured tea for the father and son, and then quietly closed the door and left.

The baron looked at Leo with complex emotions in his eyes and in a complicated tone: "Granting you a fiefdom of the Swamp Manor was the best decision I've made in recent years. Your growth has exceeded my expectations. The Holy Light loves you."

"The Holy Light does indeed love me," Leo readily acknowledged, adding with a smile, "Father, you love me just as much."

The baron's mood immediately improved, and he laughed, "Of course I love you, Leo, you are my son."

At this moment, father and son are loving and filial.

But the baron quickly became serious: "With Pluto's protection, I don't need to worry about your safety on the battlefield. Of course, you should still keep a low profile when necessary and not be reckless just because you have phantom beast knights under your command."

"Yes, Father."

"During this period of joint training with the Knights, you must be serious and down-to-earth, and you cannot slack off for even a single day."

"Yes."

After giving a few instructions, the Baron asked again, "Is the sunflower rat a variety of sunflower saplings that you cultivated?"

"Yes."

"Have someone send over a batch of Light Plant seeds. I'll arrange for the priest to try planting some in the Glowing Mushroom Castle. If we can attract another phantom beast for the family, then my Glowing Mushroom family will truly be qualified to take a step forward."

There are no shortage of sunflower seedlings in the Swamp Manor now, so sending a batch home is perfectly acceptable.

Moreover, the more trees the family cultivates, the more they ultimately contribute to Leo's Sea of ​​Light.

He readily nodded: "Yes, I'll write a letter back right away and have Oden pack up the sunflower seedlings."

"Very good." The Baron smiled again.

Looking at Leo with satisfaction, this second son of the family, whom they had never had any expectations of before, was gradually growing up and could now seek benefits for the family.

The flourishing of the fluorescent mushroom family is just around the corner.

The father and son went downstairs together and walked towards the castle's large lawn.

Just then, they saw their elder brother, Neander, moving between various knight squads, busy winning over knights from all sides.

"Father, Leo." Neant also put on a set of knight's armor.

Leo glanced at it and immediately recognized that it was the same gleaming armor he was wearing, made entirely of meteorite iron.

The meteorite iron he presented to his family could be said to have armed the entire Glowing Mushroom Knights.

Especially the knights directly under the family, all of them have changed into the Dark Knight set, and some of the Grand Knights are also equipped with bright longswords, spears, bows and arrows, daggers, shields and other equipment, which can be described as a complete upgrade.

The current Fluorescent Mushroom Knights have increased their combat power by at least 30%!

"Leo, get back to the team."

"Yes, Father."

Leo went straight to the Swamp Manor Knights Squad, taking the center position as a member, while letting Captain Bruto take charge of the upcoming large-scale training session.

A glance around revealed different flags fluttering above each squad of knights.

However, most of the knight squads have uniform green flags, which means they are knight squads directly under the Glowing Mushroom Family. There are 22 squads in total, which, if we calculate based on a full complement of 12 knights, would amount to 264 knights.

In addition, there are nine different knight squads with different banners.

The Swamp Manor Knights Squad is one of them.

Leo scanned the group one by one, recognizing the knight squads: the Candle Manor Knight Squad led by Sanchez, the Lantern Manor Knight Squad led by his brother-in-law Phoenix, and the Windmill Manor Knight Squad led by his uncle Lishke.

Of course, Uncle Lishke himself did not come. He had been stationed in Lancashire for many years doing business and had neglected his cultivation.

They are simply not fit for the battlefield.

The remaining knight squads were also composed of manor knights under the command of the lord knights. They were a mixed group of old and young, and their warhorses were of different colors, so it was obvious that they were a ragtag army.

The baron mounted his phantom beast, a majestic glowing leopard with a streamlined body that was even taller than a warhorse.

It has a cluster of bright green fluorescent mushrooms growing on its head, making it look like it's wearing a green hat.

It's slightly unsightly.

"Today is the official assembly day of the Glowing Mushroom Knights. After a long period of peace, I hope that all the knights have not slacked off in their training." The baron's voice was not loud, but it carried the imposing authority of a superior.

The knights stood tall and proud.

Knights who are caught in the Baron's gaze will unconsciously straighten their chests even more.

"War could break out at any moment. The border kingdoms have invaded our borders. This is a provocation against the White Rose! His Majesty the King cannot tolerate it, all the knights cannot tolerate it, and you and I certainly cannot tolerate it!" The Baron became more and more agitated as he spoke.

It was as if a pre-battle mobilization had taken place, making the knights' already excited blood burn even hotter.

It took the Baron a full ten minutes to finish his speech.

The atmosphere within the knightly order had already shifted to one of battle readiness. He nodded in satisfaction and said to the other phantom beast knight beside him, "Knight Commander Louis, I hereby officially appoint you as the vice-commander of the Glowing Mushroom Knights. Now, it is your turn to count the number of men."

"Yes, Commander!" Knight Commander Louis's mount was a warhorse of light and shadow, but it was shrouded in light, and above the horse's head was a raised snake head outlined by light, with its forked tongue constantly flicking in and out.

This is his magical beast, the Firefly Serpent, riding a mount of light and shadow.

Similar to the relationship between the duckweed otter and the dog-crocodile, Big Black.

In the future, Pluto's mythical beast, the Sunflower Rat, will also follow this pattern; this is a mandatory course for small-sized mythical beasts.

"The Glowing Fungus Knights Squad!" Knight Commander Louis called out.

"Present!" a knight shouted in response. "Captain Wendell salutes the Grand Master. All twelve knights are present!"

"The Knights of Glowing Town!"

"Here we are—Captain Rafis salutes the Commander. All twelve knights are present!"

"Red Maple Farm Knights Squad!"

"Here—Captain De Bruyne salutes the Grand Master, and the entire company of twelve knights—"

One by one, the knight squads directly under the Glowing Mushroom Clan were called out, and soon it was the turn of the knight squads from the manor.

"The Knights of Candle Manor!"

"Present!" Sanchez, riding his Candle Bull, replied steadily. "Captain Sanchez Candlemoss salutes the Commander. All twelve knights of the company are present!"

"The Swamp Manor Knights Squad!"

"Present!" Pluto followed closely. "Captain Pluto, salute the Commander. All twelve knights are present!"

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