The night before the arena battle, all sixteen examinees would be individually called up by the examiners for a chat.
After all, even if only ten of the sixteen became Conferred Knights this time, the remaining six would probably still be able to become Conferred Knights on their next try.
It was very likely that these sixteen would become the country's pillars in the future. Of course the examiners would have to interview them properly, verifying their mental states, thoughts, and characters.
Although it would be hard for them to tell much from this talk, it was something they could not skip, despite the limited effects. It was just like how all public servants in modern days were required to go through an interview. Before one became a Conferred Knight, he would have to be called up for a talk with the examiners.
As the examinee who had consecutively placed first in the three stages, Fang Xingjian was the first one to enter.
