Youth Knight
The Victory II Celebration

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I went back to Grandpa Izwar, "He let me go, where are we going?"

"Once" he walked along the groove. I followed beside him too.

Our journey starts from visiting some local attractions, witnessing the sights and life of the city. We stopped for lunch at a simple shop, where we ate a filling meal and talked.

In thought, I needed formal attire to attend the celebration in the castle. "Grandfather, what if we go to a clothing shopping mall"

"You need clothes?",

"Yes, I'm invited to attend an event at the castle tomorrow, and I have no formal attire other than my dirty work clothes. I haven't had time to clean it up"

"Let me guess, it was a victory celebration?", he guessed it right.

"Haha, how do you know that?"

"Having a victory in war is common. Even when I was still serving, my unit was always called upon to receive awards for our various achievements in the various battlefields"

"That's awesome, will I get something tomorrow?"

"It looks so haha. I know some clothing store places"

We headed to a clothing store. After taking a look at the clothes rack, "Son Arezha, it seems that the tunic coat suit will look attractive to you"

I don't even understand how to dress properly, it seems like grandfather knows this very well, "What?"

Grandfather showed me some clothes, "Try wearing all these clothes "

We tried different styles and colors until we found something that suited us. We laughed and joked while trying on different clothes, praising each other.

After we all found something that suited us, we decided to buy it. I bought a black tunic coat, for some reason black looks classy and is suitable to wear.

We came back later and said goodbye to each other.

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Xiris Kingdom

Sernia city

14 July 1300

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A typical morning in the city of Sernia, with the sun shining and birds chirping.

Mr. Adipram, he is the count of Sernia has held a celebration today in the castle. He had invited all the nobles and people who participated in the siege and brought their respective families to join the celebrations.

The celebrations in the castle were very crowded. The castle rooms have been decorated with banners, the family flag of Mr. Adipram and the royal flag of Xiris. The smell of delicious-looking food filled the air, I can't wait to try it.

Inside the castle, I was chatting with Adry and some of her friends.

A few minutes passed Mr. Adipram and his wife had arrived.

Mr. Adipram was wearing a velvet robe, so anyone who saw him would know that this man was a ruler or someone important.

While his wife was wearing a white dress, there were a number of pearls and gems sewn into her dress that decomposed in length so that it looked elegant, with no horizontal joints or separation at the waist.

Mr. Adipram sat on a throne with his wife at the center end of the hall, surrounded by his attendants who each wore iron armor with spears in their hands. His presence invited the respect of everyone who saw him.

The atmosphere became silent and all focus was on him, "You guys have been working well during my absence. Your devotion will not be forgotten!", all those in the room cheered.

Then the servant of Mr. Adipram called one by one whom he wished to receive an award or title.

The first one he summoned was Pier who was a chief of the city guards. Pier forward and kneel before Mr. Adipram, "Master Pier, I did not wrongly choose you as the head of the city's security guard. For your devotion to this city and the kingdom. I, as the count of Sernia, made you a viscount. Stand up and be proud Mr Pier!"

Everyone in the room applauded.

"It is an honor for me. I will accept it with pleasure and carry out my duties well!", he thanked and saluted Mr. Adipram.

Then called Mr. Askari, he came forward and knelt down, "Mr Askari, glad to see you again", Mr. Askari raised his face to Mr. Adipram, "So did I, glad to see you again, please, Mr Adipram"

"Mr Askari, I have heard that you have fought against our enemy and led the army valiantly into battle, even though Sandrea came to wreak havoc and you managed to overcome it. I had raised him to be a baron because of his talent in managing the territory, but unfortunately he had abused it. Therefore, Mr. Askari you will be the new baron"

"An honor, I shall be sorry", when Mr. Askari was about to receive the title, there was someone who shouted, all eyes on him, "What does this mean, Mr. Adipram! as the eldest son I should have inherited the title after my father's death!", Mr. Askari fell silent, awaiting the actions of Mr. Adipram.

Mr. Adipram glanced at the man who shouted earlier, he is Sandrea's biological child, "It seems you misunderstood Master. I had revoked the title of the late Sandrea before he was put to death", Mr. Adipram stood up from the throne seat and continued his words, "That is, legally you have no right to inherit the title", then walked up to him, "If I give you that title, will good things come to me? Even though you're currently very angry over your father's death. I don't want any seeds of rebellion"

The man was visibly upset when confronted with Mr. Adipram, then Mr. Adipram again sat on his throne, "Take it easy, on the other hand I did not seize the personal property of the Sandrea family. You didn't lose anything, because from the beginning the land your late father managed was my land"

He was speechless a thousand languages with an annoyed look on his face. The man then left this room.

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The atmosphere became lively again after the man's departure. Then Lord Askari was crowned as the new baron, "It is an honor to receive this title, I Askari promise to protect this land as well as possible!"

Mr. Askari returned to his place of origin, after which Mr. Adipram's servant called Adry, "Adry.", glad to hear that he was called, he would definitely be given a great gift, "And Arezha, he said, please face Mr Adipram!", me too?

We both stepped forward facing the throne that was being occupied by Mr. Adipram. Unlike Adry who looked calm, on the other hand I felt very anxious and awkward, everyone glanced at me!

Mr. Adipram watched the two of us kneeling, "So you two are the ones being told. A city guard and the interesting one was a tavern attendant who fought haha!", I don't know if he meant to praise or insult me.

"Haha, forgive my impoliteness. I heard the story of how you saved Mr. Askari trapped by death, what a great knightly soul, regardless of who you are!", Adry responded, "Thank you Mr. Adipram, thank you, I felt so excited after hearing it!"

Mr. Adipram stood before us, "I will repay you by giving you both a title of nobility", I felt that this was just a dream. One year earlier I was a destitute man, but now? I'm a noble!

Mr. Adipram said, "I want you to take the oath of devotion, follow after me", we swear to follow Mr. Adipram.

"I swear to defend the weak and the helpless"

"I swear to love and protect my homeland"

"I vow to fight our enemies to the point of the last blood"

Did a noble go to war? guess not.

"Stand up and be proud!", Mr. Adipram held both of us together

I awkwardly followed Adry's words, "Thank you Mr. Adipram, an honor to me. I will accept this title and continue to be loyal to you!"

Everyone in the room applauded.

We both went back to where we came from.

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