Chapter 62 - Entrance Ceremony 1
The gathering field stretched wide, barren as a football pitch. Weapon racks and training dummies surrounded the area. Wooden spectator stands rose above the perimeter, offering visitors a clear view of the candidates assembled below.
By the time we arrived, servants and relatives of the aspiring knights had already claimed seats in the stands. The assigned knights and personal attendants, however, remained behind their masters. Lenitia mirrored the other knights, positioning herself behind me. Thankfully, she had taken my advice and kept her helmet on, so no "young master" hit on her.
We slipped into the middle of the crowd, blending with the mass of candidates. Despite my crimson attire, I hardly stood out because the gowns and garb of others were so gaudy and bright that my red coat seemed modest in comparison.
We waited for half an hour as more people streamed in, filling the stands until the field buzzed with anticipation.
