When Izuku Midoriya opened his eyes and saw the familiar ceiling and bedsheets, he immediately knew—
He was safe.
"All Might…"
Turning his head, he saw All Might standing beside him in his thin form.
"You're awake…"
"How are the others?"
"The students are all fine. Just minor injuries."
"…That's a relief."
Izuku smiled faintly.
"Yes. To encounter Villains inside the school and still come out alive… you truly are a remarkable class."
"I thought this was your first time teaching, All Might."
"Hahaha…"
All Might laughed awkwardly.
"So don't act like you're experienced," came a sharp voice from the side.
"If someone calls you out, it won't be pretty."
The Recovery Girl hobbled over on her cane.
"Well then, young Izuku… how are you feeling?"
"I'm fine… except my back still hurts."
"That's because your skin hasn't healed yet."
"Midoriya!! We came to see you!"
The door burst open—
A group of familiar classmates rushed in.
Even Katsuki Bakugo stood among them, looking as irritated as ever.
"Hey, everyone…"
Izuku raised his right hand in greeting.
"How are you feeling?!" Ochaco Uraraka hurried to his side.
"I'm okay."
"Okay?! You're about to go into surgery! Get him out of here!"
Recovery Girl immediately shooed everyone out.
"…S-surgery?!"
The entire class froze.
Even Bakugo looked stunned.
Outside the infirmary—
The students began chatting to ease their nerves.
"Let's go to karaoke tonight."
"That's the best way to relax."
"No way, let's go to one of those stress-smashing rooms."
"That's way more effective."
Just then—
"IT HURTS!!!!!!!"
Izuku's scream echoed from inside.
Everyone clutched their ears.
"…Is he really okay?"
"…Let's… discuss relaxing somewhere else."
"Agreed."
The group returned to the classroom.
Bakugo's Discovery
Half an hour later—
Bakugo stood up, looking irritated.
"…Tch."
He left the classroom and headed toward the infirmary.
"You said Midoriya went to the staff room on the second floor?"
"Yeah, with All Might."
"…That idiot forgot his bag."
Bakugo clicked his tongue and headed upstairs.
When he reached the staff room—
He was about to open the door—
—but stopped.
Voices came from inside.
The Request
"All Might… I have a request."
Izuku's voice was serious.
"What is it? Tell me first."
"I want you… to knight me."
"…PFFFT—!"
All Might spat out his tea.
"Knight you?!"
"I'm not a king!"
"And you're not some medieval warrior!"
"It's fine. Think of it as a symbolic ceremony."
"…Give me a moment."
All Might pulled out his phone and started searching.
One minute later—
"…If it's something like that…"
"I suppose I can agree."
"After all… you did save my life."
"…You're serious?!"
Bakugo's grip on the door tightened.
He saved All Might…?
The Ceremony Begins
"That's great!"
"Mobile Pegasus!"
Izuku called out the window.
Moments later—
A transforming robot rushed into the room, maneuvering through obstacles before stopping beside them.
"…What is that?"
All Might stared at it in confusion.
"It's Mobile Pegasus—my AI support unit."
"Say hello."
"Beep—beep."
The robot bowed politely.
"…Right."
"So… we're doing this here?"
"Yes."
"Pegasus, clear the space."
The robot moved the furniture aside.
Izuku stepped forward—
Then slowly knelt on one knee.
Right hand over his chest.
Left hand behind his back.
Head bowed.
And began to speak.
The Knight's Oath
"Humility, integrity, compassion, bravery, justice, sacrifice, honor, and soul.
Before a powerful enemy, I shall not fear.
I shall remain bold and loyal, worthy and righteous.
I would rather die than surrender.
I will protect the weak and uphold the natural order.
I swear to be kind to the weak.
I swear to bravely oppose evil.
I swear to fight against injustice.
I swear to defend the defenseless.
I swear to help those who seek aid.
I swear not to harm the innocent.
I swear to stand beside my brothers.
I swear to treat my friends with sincerity."
As his voice echoed—
White feathers began to fall.
The room filled with light.
Eight spectral knights emerged—
Each holding a sword.
They formed a circle around Izuku.
"…What is this…?"
Even All Might was stunned.
The knights spoke—
One by one—
"We embody humility."
"We fight for honor."
"We are courage."
"We protect the weak."
"We uphold honesty."
"We stand for justice."
"Our spirit shall never fade."
Together—
They raised their swords—
And placed them above Izuku's head.
"Chivalry shall never perish."
And then—
They vanished.
The Knight is Crowned
A greatsword appeared in All Might's hands.
Without hesitation—
He tapped Izuku's shoulders three times with the blade.
"May justice be with you."
At that moment—
All Might froze.
My power… it's increasing…
His limit extended—
From barely two and a half hours—
To four hours.
"…Our young knight has yet to grow."
"I'll guide you until then."
Behind Izuku—
White feathers gathered—
Forming radiant wings.
Bakugo, who had just forced the door open—
Froze.
"…What the hell…"
"…Is he… an angel?"
Transformation
"Mobile Pegasus—belt!"
"Beep!"
The robot launched a belt and a phone toward Izuku.
He caught them both.
He fastened the belt around his waist—
Opened the sliding phone—
Pressed the buttons three times.
"Five… five… five… complete."
"Transform."
Izuku inserted the phone into the belt—
And turned the mechanism.
The transformation began.