All Dragon Knights above seventh-grade were mobilized, ready to rush to the battlefield at any time, even in the middle of the night. Meanwhile, every sixth-grade Dragon Knight was on standby. If the front lines were to become truly unbearable, they too, would be dispatched to the battlefield.
However, the war seemed a distant reality for those below the fifth grade. The Empire law mandated that Dragon Knights below fifth grade absolutely must not participate in war. The implication being that if these youngsters were needed, it would mean the seasoned troops had already been overwhelmed. And if the regular forces couldn't hold on, what difference could a group of fifth-grade novices make?
Hence, despite Long Yi's eagerness to see battle, both the Dean and the new Emperor resolutely disagreed.
