The second round began with the trainees that won in the first round. They were all in the training ground while the ones who lost had already returned to their chambers and reflected on their experiences. They still could have a chance to rank up in the future but at this present time, their ranks have already been determined
"Halt! Now, Command! Then Go! Number 34 and 45, fight!"
Howald exclaimed. As one of the senior knights and personal knights of the duke, he was tasked to do the role. His face exudes a seriousness that no one could imagine that he was feeling inside. While Melly was in the crowd, he couldn't even avert her gaze from the love of her life that she learned as time passed by
She knew that she was being emotional but she couldn't even control the tears that were already building up in her eyes. The moment that she looked at Howald, flashes of their memories came straight to her mind knowing that he loves her more than his life