Knight Lord: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 483 The First Legend of Black Forest Territory: The Holy Lily Knight

Witnessing the tangible arrival of divine grace and its manifestation in tangible objects is undoubtedly awe-inspiring for anyone.

This means that the gods truly exist and that divine grace directly and significantly protects this place!

"The goddess has appeared!"

"Praise be to my lord Violet! Praise be to my lord!"

"For the Goddess of the Sun! For the Black Forest Territory!"

The deafening cheers erupted like a landslide and a tsunami, instantly filling the entire Holy Radiance Valley and even causing the surrounding mountain walls to hum and echo!

The knights pounded their swords against their shields with fervent passion, the clanging sounds a unified and fervent hymn of praise to the goddess and the lord. Priests and priests raised their arms high, tears streaming down their faces as they sang the most rousing hymns, their voices trembling with overwhelming emotion.

Their faces were filled with utter shock, fervent devotion, and an overwhelming sense of glory. They had witnessed the manifestation of divine grace, the birth of a legendary rune in a way that transcended nature, and its descent upon their lord! This was not merely a successful sacrifice, but a clear manifestation of divine will, proving that Su Li Heisen was indeed the most favored chosen one and representative of the Goddess of the Sun in this world!
Their faith in the Goddess of the Sun was thus strengthened.

Their loyalty to the Black Forest Territory thus became even more fanatical.

The morale and cohesion of the army reached an unprecedented peak at this moment!
Su Li felt the warm pulse emanating from the amulet on his chest, gradually synchronizing with his own heartbeat, and listened to the deafening cheers around him. He couldn't help but smile. The value of all this far exceeded those thirteen rare weapons.

As the goddess of tactics and wisdom, the Sun Goddess's rewards have never been just material strength, but also priceless wealth in terms of faith and people's hearts.

Meanwhile, the golden-red pillar of light piercing the heavens and earth on the altar did not immediately dissipate due to the amulet's blessing. Instead, it continued to steadily envelop the Radiant Plaza, its light transforming from a previous explosive brilliance into a deeper, more restrained, and powerful surge, as if brewing the next blessing. The divine pressure permeating the air only increased, indicating that the goddess's gaze remained fixed there, and the generous rewards were not yet over.

Su Li could clearly sense that at the core of that pillar of light, a pure and immense energy was waiting for an outlet, waiting for him—the chosen one of the goddess—to designate a vessel to bear this glory.

Without the slightest hesitation, Su Li's gaze pierced through the dazzling light, landing precisely on the familiar yet resolute figure at the front of the crowd. He took a deep breath, his voice carrying an undeniable determination, clearly resounding throughout the entire arena:
"Shilud!"

Everyone's eyes were instantly focused on the past.

The female knight whose name was called trembled slightly, but without hesitation, she stepped forward. Her short golden hair seemed to be burning in the holy light, shimmering with dazzling light. She straightened her back, her steps steady and powerful, and walked towards the altar area shrouded in the golden-red pillar of light.

Her impeccably tailored attendant uniform was overlaid with golden, divinely chosen armor, and at her waist hung the renowned divinely chosen longsword—[Alaric, the Beast Slayer]. The jewels inlaid on the hilt shone brightly, as if responding to the goddess's call.

Her face remained as calm and capable as ever, but her deep blue eyes burned with an intense, burning devotion and excitement. She was not only the lord's high-ranking chief squire, but also a devout chosen knight of the Goddess of the Sun. Tactics, discipline, wisdom, loyalty—these virtues championed by the goddess were deeply ingrained in her soul.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Hilder walked step by step into the core of the pillar of light and stood before Su Li. The light from the sacred fire basin made her appear as if she were cast in gold. She first bowed deeply to the statue of the goddess on the altar, expressing the highest respect for the deity.

Then, she resolutely turned to face Su Li and knelt on one knee without hesitation. The movement was clean and decisive, full of a soldier's bravery and resolve. She raised her head, her short golden hair brushing against her smooth forehead and heroic face, her gaze as firm as steel, meeting Su Li's eyes without reservation.

She raised the [Alaric Beast Slayer] sword above her head with both hands, her voice clear and firm, like a drawn sword piercing the sacred silence, each word echoing clearly in the valley:
"In the name of Violet, the supreme goddess of tactics and wisdom, the goddess of the sun!"

"I swear by my lifelong faith and loyalty!"

Her gaze was intense, as if two flames were burning within it:
"I, Hilder, hereby swear: The direction of your sword is my will, and I will cut through all thorns and darkness for you! The grand ambitions and desires in your heart are my mission, and I will serve you faithfully and steadfastly! Your enemies are my mortal enemies! Your glory is the light of my life!"

Her voice gradually rose, filled with a resonant tone of holiness and sanctity:

"I will be your sharpest spear, piercing through all obstacles in your path! I will be your strongest shield, protecting the myriad lives of the Black Forest! My wisdom and strength extend to your will and the will of the Goddess!"

Finally, with almost all her remaining strength, she uttered a powerful and moving declaration:

"I dedicate my life to you, my lord Su Li Bauhinia! I dedicate myself to the grand cause of my lord Violet! Until death do us part! Glory be with you forever!"

The moment the oath was uttered, the long-accumulated golden-red pillar of light seemed to have found its final destination, emitting a joyful hum, and the enormous holy energy poured into Hilder's body like a celestial river pouring down!
"Ugh—!"

The powerful surge of energy caused her to let out a short, suppressed groan, but she gritted her teeth, straightened her kneeling posture, and remained unmoved. A dazzling, divine radiance completely enveloped her figure; her armor, her short hair, her skin, even the divinely chosen longsword in her hand, all became transparent at this moment, as if burning with golden flames from within!
She could feel her power growing wildly, her understanding of combat techniques and her insight into the battle situation improving and transforming at an unprecedented speed! Something deeper was being awakened and reshaped in her soul and blood!

This was the goddess's devout response to her, and even more so, the supreme recognition of the person appointed by the chosen one, Su Li!
Thunderous cheers and praises erupted once again in the square, and all the knights and believers went wild for yet another miracle they had witnessed.

Su Li looked at Hilde, who was undergoing a transformation in the light, and for the first time, a look of extreme tension appeared on his face.

Within the golden light, Hilder's figure trembled violently, as if enduring unimaginable pressure. The divine energy pouring in was not a gentle current, but rather like molten lava, brutally washing over her limbs and bones, assaulting her already honed muscles and meridians. She clenched her teeth, veins bulging on her forehead, and fine beads of sweat evaporated into golden mist as soon as they seeped out. Her dazzling short golden hair stood on end, the tips sparking with tiny fragments of energy like electric currents.

A deep, resonant hum, like metal being forcibly forged, echoed in the air. Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the center of the pillar of light. They knew they were witnessing a crucial moment when a powerful being was breaking through the legendary barrier that mortals could hardly reach.

Su Li's fist clenched involuntarily, his knuckles turning white from the force. He understood better than anyone the preciousness and risk of this opportunity. The intelligence system's notification still echoed in his ears—"Low probability breakthrough." This was not a sure-fire reward, but a high-stakes gamble. He had almost unilaterally granted this opportunity, which would drive any high-ranking chosen knight mad, to Hilde, not only because she was his close courtier, but also because he believed in her loyalty, her resilience, and her irreplaceable value to the Black Forest Territory.

Trust is trust, but the threshold for legend is never lowered by willpower. From Eliria to Orstein, from Morkana to Durmst… every high-ranking chosen knight in the territory possesses a potential path to legend, and they all yearn for and deserve this blessing. Su Li's choice has undoubtedly thrust Hilder into the spotlight. Success would be ideal; his prestige would soar even higher, proving his decisions were as correct as ever. But failure…

Among the crowd, several Chosen Knights who had also reached their peak gazed at each other with complex emotions. They stared intently at Hilder, partly hoping their comrade would succeed and add another legendary pillar to the territory, and partly subconsciously wanting to observe the process, learn from the experience, or glean lessons from failure, to prepare for their own future endeavors. The atmosphere was so heavy it was almost palpable.

Time seemed to stretch on endlessly. The golden light continued to surge, but the aura emanating from Hilde appeared to have stagnated after reaching a certain critical point. The invisible barrier separating mortals from legends was unimaginably resilient. Energy accumulated and clashed within her, yet it failed to complete that final qualitative change. Fine cracks began to appear on her skin, and golden blood slowly seeped out—a sign that her body was about to reach its breaking point.

Some priests began to pray quietly, and the knights' hearts sank. Was...they about to fail?

At this suffocating moment, Hilder suddenly raised her head and let out a roar full of heroic spirit, mixed with extreme pain and indomitable will!

"For the lord! For Blackwood!"

With this shout, the divinely chosen longsword [Alaric Beast Slayer] that she had been holding tightly in her hand suddenly burst forth with an unprecedentedly brilliant light! On the blade, the ancient runes that were specifically designed to attack beasts and darkness were completely activated by the vast divine grace, as if they had come alive and resonated strongly with Hilde's own will and energy.

This companion that had accompanied her in battle for many years was no longer just a weapon at this moment, but became an extension of her will and a catalyst to guide the immense divine grace to break through the barrier!

"Om-!"

An even louder roar, seemingly capable of shattering the soul, erupted from her body!
That formidable barrier was finally shattered by the ultimate impact of this combined internal and external force, which embodied divine grace, will, and the resonance of weapons!

In an instant, a completely new and different kind of pressure spread out from Hilde as the center! It was no longer a simple expansion of power, but a complete leap in the level of life, a subtle control over the rules of the surrounding space, and a majesty that made one's soul tremble!

The golden light suddenly receded, completely merging into her body. The cracks on her skin healed rapidly, and the seeping golden blood transformed into mysterious patterns imprinted beneath her skin. Her eyes opened, and her pupils seemed to burn with golden suns; the air around her seemed to distort slightly.

She...successfully!

A legendary aura of pressure firmly enveloped the entire Radiant Plaza.

The deathly silence lasted for a full three seconds.

Immediately, a deafening roar erupted like a volcano, more fervent and awe-inspiring than ever before! "Legend!!"

"Lord Hilud!!"

"Long live the Hessian Territory! Long live the goddess!"

Even Su Li's face was filled with shock! Even he, before making the gamble, was not confident that Hilder could break through successfully in one go.

After all, that's legendary level. Only by advancing to that level can one have the qualifications to enter the upper echelons of the empire and influence the overall situation of the empire.

In other words, every legendary being can influence the entire situation of the old world.

And his gamble has undoubtedly resulted in another resounding victory!

Black Forest Territory now possesses its first human legend, entirely raised by him and absolutely loyal to him.

Undoubtedly, this is related to Hilde receiving divine blessing; her aptitude was significantly enhanced by the goddess.

More importantly, the effect of the Azure Spike is significant. As Su Li's most trusted and closest female courtier, Hilde has been consuming the Azure Spike for a long time, and its effect is to continuously increase the probability of breaking through to the legendary level. Under the improvement of this extraordinary grain, her physique and aptitude have been constantly refined and enhanced. Although this effect can only increase the probability to a maximum of 3%, combined with this low probability and her own inherent aptitude, her breakthrough probability has reached nearly 5%!
All of this finally enabled Hilder to perfectly achieve her rank advancement!
As the golden light completely merged into Hilder's body, the chilling legendary pressure spread out naturally, like her breath, heavy and restrained. Cheers erupted in the plaza, all eyes fixed on the newly born legend, anticipating her reaction.

However, Hilde's reaction exceeded everyone's expectations.

She did not revel in the surge of power, nor did she roar to the sky to express her joy, nor did she even glance at her own palms, which contained terrifying power.

The first thing she did was to close her eyes slightly, as if taking a second to adjust to the new power surging within her, before suddenly opening them wide. The burning golden sun in her azure eyes had vanished, leaving behind only that familiar calm and determination, tempered like refined steel.

Then, she moved. Her steps were steady, even more so than when she stepped onto the altar. Each step on the golden sandstone of Radiant Plaza carried a convincing weight, as if she were more intimately connected to the earth beneath her feet. Her golden, chosen-class armor seemed to shine even brighter, perfectly complementing her aura at that moment.

She walked straight towards Su Li, her gaze level with his, without the slightest hesitation or arrogance. Under the watchful eyes of countless people—some fervent, some awe-inspiring, some curious—she once again, without hesitation, knelt on one knee before Su Li.

Her movements were clean and swift, exactly the same as before, as if the legendary power had not brought about any change in her mindset.

She raised her head, looking up at Su Li, her voice calm yet resolute, clearly reaching Su Li's ears and echoing throughout the suddenly quiet square:

"grown ups."

In just two words, all the respect, all the loyalty, and all the unspoken promises are contained.

She did not repeat her previous impassioned vows, for those words were already etched into her soul. This moment of kneeling in reverence was itself the most powerful declaration.

Su Li looked at her, at the unwavering loyalty and trust in her eyes, at her unhesitating submission even after she possessed the power to shake the battlefield, and the shocked and gratified smile on his face transformed into a deeper, unspoken trust.

He reached out, not to help her up, but as usual, gently placed his hand on her firm shoulder armor.

"Rise, Hilder." His voice was equally calm, yet carried an undeniable acknowledgment. "Your position has always been where my sword is aimed."

"Yes, sir." Hildeley stood up and naturally stood slightly behind Su Li, one hand still on the hilt of the sword [Alaric Beast Slayer], her sharp gaze sweeping across the entire area like the most vigilant guard.

Throughout the entire process, the exchange between the two was extremely brief, yet it was filled with a deep-seated tacit understanding forged through years of fighting side by side and sharing life and death. No further words were needed; a glance, a gesture, was enough.

This scene is more impactful than any grand pronouncement.

A newly crowned legendary powerhouse, having acquired enough power to establish her own faction and shake the region, still chose to pledge allegiance to her lord without hesitation, her demeanor even more respectful and resolute than before.

This not only proves Hilder's impeccable loyalty, but also demonstrates Suli Hessen's compelling leadership and absolute authority!

After a brief silence, the square erupted once more with even more fervent and heartfelt cheers. These cheers were dedicated not only to the newly born legend, but also to the lord who could make a legend bow down!

"For Lady Hilder!" "For Lord Su Li!" "Victory to Black Forest Territory!"

Feeling the reliable aura of the newly promoted legend behind him, Su Li's last trace of tension completely transformed into a sense of pride.

His right and left arms have now truly become legendary blades that can stand alone for him and cut down all powerful enemies!
He felt as if he were riding a chariot of swords and armor, his spirit soaring like a tiger swallowing the vast sky. With a confident smile, he said, "Those parasites in the Imperial Elector Council should pay the price for their conspiracy!"

"Hilde, are you confident? Let's march on Maleburg!"

Hilde decisively raised her sword, golden light flowing across its blade. Feeling a new resonance with the sword in her hand, as if connected by blood, she introduced herself with barely suppressed excitement and pride, saying, "Of course, my lord."

"The goddess's divine grace is exceptionally generous, not only elevating me to the legendary level, but also bestowing upon me a legendary-level exclusive weapon!"

"In the golden light, I seemed to hear the goddess's divine oracle. The goddess did not change its foundation, but sublimated and purified the power it contained."

She gently stroked the sword, and its golden luster now contained a deeper layer of light, as if liquid flames were flowing within it.

“First is the [Madman Alaric Rune],” Hilder traced the intricate runes with her fingertips, “its armor-piercing effect has been fundamentally enhanced. Now it not only ‘treats armor as nothing,’ but can also tear and dismantle the target’s magical defenses to a certain extent. It has a very strong penetrating effect on elemental barriers attached to heavy armor, the foul shields on undead, and even the twisted blessings of certain Chaos Champions. As Master Malakine said, the stronger the enemy, the sharper this sword becomes, and now this ‘strength’ includes magical defense.”

“Secondly, there’s [Hunter’s Moon],” she continued, the runes on the side of the sword glowing faintly, emitting a cool yet wildly powerful aura. “Its range has nearly doubled, now covering an area of ​​almost eighty meters. More importantly, the ‘Beast Exploit’ attribute it grants to friendly units within its range now applies to magical beasts, Chaos Relics, and all twisted creatures deemed ‘savage’ or ‘uncivilized’ (including most Beastmen, trolls, and even dragons). The strength and resilience boosts it provides have also been significantly increased.”

“Finally, and most significantly, is [The Blazing Sun].” Hilder’s expression became incredibly solemn. “The goddess’s power has completely purified and reshaped this rune. It is no longer merely used to offset the negative effects of other runes, but has been transformed into a more powerful and proactive ability—”

She slightly raised her longsword, and on the other side of the blade, the rune that originally represented the sun now seemed to have a miniature sun burning.

"It is now called [Heart of the Sun]." "It has two effects: First, it passively and continuously purifies the holder's mind, making the holder completely immune to the erosion of rationality brought by [Madman Alaric Rune] and the wild restlessness caused by [Hunter's Moon], allowing them to maintain absolute calm and tactical clarity at all times. This is thanks to the direct blessing of the Goddess's will."

"Secondly, when actively activated, it can unleash a powerful solar nova shock, which erupts violently centered on the holder, causing massive holy burn damage and powerfully repelling all undead, chaotic creatures, and dark beings in the vicinity. At the same time, it can dispel negative magical effects within the range on a large scale (including but not limited to curses, life drain, fear aura, and the corrosive magic of the pit abomination). Its purification power is far beyond what it used to be."

Having finished her report, Hilder knelt once more on one knee, presenting the [Alaric Beast Slayer] (perhaps now it should be called the [Sunfire Beast Slayer] or [Legendary Beast Slayer]) with both hands. "My lord, this sword has become legendary. Every ounce of its power will be wielded for your glory and that of the Blackwood Territory!"

Listening to the detailed and powerful report, and gazing upon the newly refurbished legendary weapon before him, imbued with terrifying power and divine aura, Su Li's pride surged even higher. With this divine weapon, coupled with the newly ascended legend, Hilder…

He could almost see the walls of Maleburg trembling before the blade of that legendary sword.

"Excellent! What a fine sword to kill the Fiery Beast!" Su Li laughed loudly. "Hilde, this sword is a perfect match for you! Rise, let's plan how to use this blade bestowed by the goddess to bring a 'surprise' to our enemies in the Imperial Elector Council!"

(End of this chapter)