Everyone waited in anticipation as Sebastiene read the results. Some were even making bets on who would win.
"The position of commander will be given to the most worthy one." Everyone listened intently obviously hyped up.
"Congratulations.."
Everyone held their breaths in anticipation.
"Sir Klent Mark Amihan!"
Ehh?
The look of shock and confusion were clear on everyone's faces. Even Klent had a dumbfounded look on his face.
Haktor and Marionne sat calmly as they both looked at each other in confusion.
"What?!" Someone from the audience shouted.
Murmurs of confusion erupted.
"Why?"
"How did he win?"
Sebastiene smiled as he calmly motioned for Klent, who already changes into another outfit, to come up on stage.
"Everyone!" Sebastiene called everybody's attention. "I introduce to you the new commander of the first support squad, Sir Klent Mark Amihan!"
Klent, though confused still smiled and bowed down to everyone. He faced us and bowed down. He was then asked to say a few words to everyone.
"My gods!" He started. "I never expected to be chosen as the commander. I-I am very happy to serve with you and protect our dearest kingdom.
While saying these, he kept making weird poses. He ended things with a smile while tears brimmed his beautiful blue eyes.
Everyone was speechless. Not because of his speech but because of his acting.
"I think I just saw flowers blooming behind him." Athy said while blinking rapidly.
"He must be your type." Uriel teased her.
"Eww." Athy said disgustingly making all of us chuckle.
Klent was still posing on top, not minding the murmurs of disdain below, when Sebastiene called for Haktor and Marionne to come up on stage. Both of them were obviously unsatisfied with the result but they nevertheless followed Sebastiene when he called for them.
"Hello!" Klent happily greeted them when he saw them up on stage.
"Congratulations on making it to the third test, though I won, I would still love for you to serve under me." He proudly tapped his chest before kneeling down and kissing the back of Marionne's hand. "Especially you, my lady."
Marionne merely looked at him before softly taking back her hand.
Klent stood up and smiled brightly, not minding anything.
"Now everyone, please welcome the new General of the first attack Division." Sebastiene smiled. "General Haktor Fuujin!"
Gasps of surprise could be heard. But before anyone could say anything, Sebastiene announced another surprise.
"Of course, let us also welcome the new General of the first defence division, Lady Marionne Ellaine Fuego!"
There were confusion.
The results slowly sank in and loud cheers filled the training ground.
Haktor was confused at first, not understanding the result until he heard the loud cheers. A proud smile slowly made its way on his face.
On the other hand, Marionne breathed out a sigh of relief and stood straighter. Her face showing a slight smile.
While everyone was cheering for the new general, Klent stood awkwardly beside them.
"Excuse me sir," He came to Sebastiene. "does this mean that their positions are higher than mine?"
"Yes sir Klent." Sebastiene smiled at him. "Your squad will be under the attack division."
"Ah.." Klent also smiled awkwardly. "Thank you."
In the Knights of Noktis, there are seven ranks:
Lord, the person who has the supreme authority over the Knights. In House Castellan, it would be the head of the house, my father.
Grandmaster, the person who has the highest authority next to the lord, me.
General, they lead a certain division. The knights of Noktis has seven divisions.
Commander, next to general in terms of authority, leads a squad of knights.
Knight, a person who has pledged loyalty to a person or a house and is granted honorary title of knighthood by the head of the house, for service to the House or the kingdom.
Page, is an attendant to a noble, a knight or a governor, aged seven to fourteen. Running messages, serving, cleaning weapons are their jobs. In return, they are taught basic combat, horse riding and hunting. They are mostly taught whatever their masters know and when they reach fourteen, they can apply for knighthood with their master's recommendation.
Recruits, are people who work under a person or a house but are not yet knighted or warriors recruited only for a certain amount of time especially during wars.
So far, House Castellan, only have two generals at the moment, one for the first attack division and the first Defence division. Two knights, Sebastiene and Anderson who were immediately knighted by father as soon as they were accepted into our House. Merely, a hundred recruits who passed our tests, are still waiting to be knighted.
I looked at the three people on the stage. These three still needs to undergo Athy's interrogation but for now, we'll let them enjoy first.
Father stood up and offered his hand to mother before they both went back. Uriel also followed them with her maids behind her. Athy and I stayed seated.
"Are you not going back yet?" I asked her.
"I'm waiting." She replied.
"For what?" I asked. "Me?"
"You wish." She smirked before pointing her chin towards Sebastiene who was making his way towards us, followed by the three.
"Lady Melody, Lady Athanasia." Sebatiene bowed. "These three would like to speak with his grace."
"You will be given time to speak with father tomorrow, for today, you should all go back first and prepare for the banquet." I told them.
"But my lady.." Klent started before being interrupted by Athy.
"Tsk." She frowned. "Mother prepared this banquet. If you dare to make her wait or arrive as filthy as you are now, I will make you a chew toy for Kaido." Athy warned him as she raised her hands to Anderson who carried her.
Anderson gave a light bow to Marionne before carrying Athy back to the castle.
"Who is filthy?" Klent asked, his eyes following Anderson before looking at Haktor. "He must be talking about you right?"
Haktor looked at him and sighed, then looked at me.
"Who is Kaido by the way?" Klent asked Sebastiene.
"Kaido was the cute little doggo with three heads that Lady Marionne defeated during the second exam." I answered him indifferently.
Klent's face went pale at the memory of Kaido.
"C-cute indeed." He smiled awkwardly.
"You should all go back first and prepare for the banquet later. Tomorrow, everyone who passed the knighthood test will have their knighthood ceremony. Clothes are prepared for you and are now in your rooms." I said as I stood up. "I hope to see you all at the banquet."
"Yes, my lady." They all replied.
I made my way back, Haktor and Marionne bowed a little and everyone else followed them.