He promised to become a knight, but what the heck is Astartes?

So, whenever you plan to enter, just come find me at the Frost Rift.

Hearing Renault's explanation and feeling the envious gazes of the other Earth Knights who had failed to break through to the peak, Luo Xia suddenly understood.

It seems that this Heavenly Ice Secret Realm is a place where even a peak Earth Knight can break through!

"Thank you so much, Brother Renault!"

Seeing this, Luo Xia quickly closed the wooden box, stored it in his system space, and thanked Renault with a smile.

After all, this is a gift I'm preparing for my future breakthrough.

This is Renault's investment after recognizing its own talent.

Otherwise, someone who only ranked first in the Knight's Baptism points would be able to obtain such a precious treasure.

Even if you just want to eat the hook!

"You're welcome. You earned this with your own strength and talent."

Renault stood up, looked at the boy who was as tall as himself, smiled, patted Rorschach on the shoulder, and sighed:

"August has taken on a good disciple this time. It seems the North is about to get lively again."

Renault's gaze swept over the geniuses from the other major forces in the Northern Territory within the room, his expression extremely gentle.

With a wave of his hand, one wooden box after another fell into the hands of Elsa, Elias, and the others.

"You all performed well this time. Seeing that you all have such talent and strength, I am relieved."

"It seems our empire is still thriving!"

"Hahahaha!"

Upon hearing Renault's words, the high-ranking knights burst into laughter, each patting their genius on the shoulder as if they could already feel the empire's supreme glory rising.

Just then, Renault suddenly lowered his voice and whispered in Rorschach's ear:

"Interested in working under me? I guarantee you'll become a titled knight of the empire within ten years!"

However, Taylor, who had been standing nearby, immediately panicked upon hearing this. He quickly pulled the stunned Rorschach behind him and said to Reno:

"Commander Renault, Rorschach is Master Augustus's personally appointed disciple, so don't even think about it!"

At this moment, Taylor's vigilance reached its peak.

He had noticed something was off about Renault a while ago, but the fact that the other party produced the Heavenly Ice Token confirmed it.

This Renault commander is actually trying to poach our players!

"Just kidding, don't be nervous."

Seeing that his attempt to poach talent had been discovered, Renault simply laughed and then waved his hand, ordering his adjutant beside him:

"Let the feast begin! Today, the entire army shall drink to our hearts' content!"

……

Outside the Frost Fortress.

As the blood moon was swallowed by darkness, night fell over the entire abyss.

At this moment, a bonfire is blazing in Black Rock Square.

Barrels of ale were brought in, and the aroma of the monsters that had died in the beast tide that day began to fill the air.

The knights sat in small groups, playing drinking games loudly, and occasionally boasting about their experiences hunting monsters as knights and some remarks corrupted by Slaanesh.

"This is the life of a knight."

"Battles, banquets, Slaanesh, tsk tsk tsk, this is much more enjoyable than Astartes."

Rorschach sat on the ground, looking at the scene before him, and thought that if this were the Warhammer world, every single one of these knights would have to go to the Inquisition!

That's absolutely heretical!

Rorschach.

Just then, a voice came from Rorschach's side. Elias was carrying a wine glass and leading several geniuses from the War Academy toward them.

"I, Elias, admire your strength. I toast you with this drink!"

Elias walked up to Roscia, raised his glass, and drank it all in one gulp.

Such a temperament?

Luo Xia glanced at the other person and thought that the person had a good character.

Unlike the behavior of those mindless villains.

"You're too kind."

Luo Xia picked up his glass of pure, natural Abyss Ice Wild Dog Milk, clinked glasses with the other's, and drank it all in one gulp.

Since minors are not allowed to drink alcohol, Luo Xia, as a model young man, naturally would not break the rule.

Moreover, after bone strengthening surgery.

This Abyss Ice Wild Dog Milk, rich in various metals and rare ingredients, can also promote bone absorption within Luo Xia's body, thereby strengthening him.

It was absolutely phenomenal.

As for ale, drinking it won't give you any boost; it will only affect your mental state.

He, Rorschach, would never touch it.

"Rorschach, you may be very strong, capable of instilling despair in those born in the same era as you, but I, Elias, will never admit defeat!"

"I will definitely catch up with you in the war competition in half a month!"

At this moment, Rorschach chose to retract his previous assessment of Elias.

The other party is definitely not a mindless villain.

But he is indeed brainless, identified as a pure-blooded Khorne Knight.

Having ambition is a good thing.

Rorschach simply nodded, then a smug smile spread across his face as he said:

"Those whom I have defeated have never been able to catch up with me; they can only watch my back until I ascend the golden throne..."

"Prostrate themselves at my feet!"

"Therefore, I have never regarded you as my opponents!"

Elias's face froze upon hearing Luo Xia's arrogant words.

Even the geniuses from the main academy behind him looked angry and displeased.

"Insanity!"

Garr, the red-haired warlock with the blood of a lion, stepped forward, his eyes seemingly hiding a lion, and glared at Rorschach, saying:

"Don't think you're invincible just because you have high battle merits! The Grand Tournament can't be fought with traps and battle formations. If it's a one-on-one duel..."

"Heh, a one-on-one fight?"

Luo Xia simply chuckled, interrupting the other person, and then shook his head, saying:

"To put it bluntly, you're not even qualified to make me, Rorschach, draw my sword. If you're capable enough to stand in front of me, then let's talk about a one-on-one fight!"

Upon hearing Rorschach's insulting words, Garr was instantly enraged. This was the first time he had ever met someone more arrogant than himself!

He immediately rushed forward, wanting to test his skills against Luo Xia.

But Elias immediately reached out and stopped him, then took a deep breath and said to Rorschach:

"Then see you at the grand competition!"

After saying that, he turned around and left with his men.

"childish."

Luo Xia shook his head, poured himself another cup of Abyss Ice Wild Dog Milk, and savored it slowly.

These so-called geniuses should wait until they've learned to fly before challenging themselves.

Otherwise, Grandpa Luo Xia wouldn't be interested in playing the Baby Cup.

Do you really have to offend everyone?

Upon seeing this, Elsa shook her head, picked up a glass of red wine, and sat down next to Rorschach.

At this moment, the other party had changed into a clean purple-gold casual outfit, with golden hair and armor, her chest puffed out, giving her a rather elegant air of a noble young lady.

"Don't you know the saying, 'Once you become a titled knight, everyone around you is a good person'?"

Rorschach picked up the roasted dog leg from the table in front of him and began to chew it heartily, completely ignoring Elsa's words.

After all, he was just a genius who had just broken through to become a formal knight. If you push him too far...

Rorschach went straight for the rainy night, carrying a knife but no umbrella!

"The crimson armor you conjured on the battlefield is the ability that comes with your extraordinary body?"

Elsa watched as Rorschach sat cross-legged on the ground, munching on milk and meat like a little giant. She couldn't help but recall what her aunt had said earlier that day, and she began to wonder if her small frame could satisfy Rorschach.

That's impossible; forcing it would really cause problems...

"you guess?"

Rorschach glanced up at Elsa, feeling utterly bewildered.

We're not that close, are we?

How could you even bring yourself to ask such sensitive questions?

And you, why are you blushing when you see me eating?

If you're craving meat, just go find some yourself!

"Fine, don't tell me then."

Seeing that Rorschach seemed indifferent to her, Elsa bit her lip in a slightly aggrieved manner, then stood up and said:

"I will return to the Violet Knights' headquarters tomorrow. I will definitely be stronger during the competition! I hope you will accept my challenge then."

"Too many people want to challenge me, you should go and get in line."