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

That means that as long as Luo Xia himself doesn't perish along the way, he will definitely become a being who surpasses the titled knight in the future!

"Haha, Taylor, you've really done a tremendous service to our War Academy this time."

Augustus was in an extremely pleasant mood. He patted Taylor on the shoulder, his eyes filled with approval.

After all, if a legendary genius could be cultivated, the impact would be even greater than calming an A-level abyss rift!

And back then, if Taylor hadn't chosen to be Rorschach's mentor...

That legendary value could very well be stolen by people from other factions.

"But if Renault found out, he'd go completely insane, wouldn't he?"

Augustus secretly rejoiced.

Fortunately, I have a pretty good relationship with Renault; otherwise, if it were someone else, even without carefully examining Rorschach's condition...

But after witnessing the genius of a wizard knight, he might directly step into the arena to compete with him for the apprentice.

"Teacher, this is what your disciple should do."

Taylor smiled modestly.

But he could not hide the ecstasy in his heart.

Taylor knew that his guess had come true.

He's really managed to latch onto the coattails of a god-like figure who's about to soar to great heights!

Rorschach.

Augustus, however, looked at Rorschach with gentle eyes and spoke with utmost solemnity:

"Would you be willing to become my personal disciple, Augustus Dalton?"

"Don't rush to answer. I'll give you time to think it over. After all, a genius like you would be someone anyone would want to take on as their personal protégé and nurture properly."

Augustus spoke sincerely; he did not directly recruit Rorschach in an irrefutable tone.

If it were just an ordinary genius, it would be fine, but for someone like Rorschach, who is like a god, one would naturally have to give him plenty of face.

Moreover, if Rorschach disagrees, Augustus won't be angry; he'll even be willing to find Rorschach a teacher who will satisfy him better.

Because when someone's talent reaches the level of Rorschach, once they grow up, they become the pillar of the entire Holy Empire, and even the entire human civilization.

Any human being who is selfless and powerful will protect the other.

This is the status of a legendary genius, someone who can be called a child of the gods.

"Teacher, I'm willing."

Without the slightest hesitation, Luo Xia knelt down on one knee and performed the apprenticeship ceremony.

After all, you can never have too many masters. As long as they can train you and teach you knowledge, why not become a disciple?

Moreover, as the dean of the War Academy in Adelaide City, the old man in front of me is a titled Wizard Knight, and there are only a handful of such people in the entire empire!

"After all, the great emperor said, why should we refuse something that brings us benefits?"

"Bring the sugar coating over, fire the cannonballs back!"

"Hahaha, good good!"

Seeing Rorschach's decisiveness, Augustus was even more satisfied, and his wrinkled face was filled with a gratified smile.

Augustus personally stepped forward, helped Rorschach up, patted him on the shoulder, and with a flash of light, a storage ring engraved with a dark gold griffin appeared in his hand, which he then handed to Rorschach.

"This is a token from your teacher, containing a small gift that I prepared for you."

"From this day forward, you will be my fourth and last disciple, Augustus Dalton's personal disciple!"

Augustus looked at Rorschach with increasing satisfaction, his gaze sharpening as he gave his instructions:

“Rorschach, now that you have become my disciple, Dalton, I will teach you with utmost strictness to prevent you from wasting your talent.”

"So, I'm giving you a week to deal with your mundane affairs in Adelaide."

Come find me here in a week, and I will give you special training!

"The disciple understands."

Rorschach put on the dark gold griffin ring, scanned it with his mental energy, and a smile immediately appeared on his lips.

Inside this dark gold griffin ring were five spell model scrolls emitting a blue light!

Around it were mountains of life crystals, the quality of which was even better than what Luo Xia had obtained by exchanging battle merits at the battle merit center!

"This old man is someone I can get along with!"

After explaining Rorschach's situation, Augustus tossed Taylor an ordinary storage ring.

"Taylor, take Rorschach to familiarize himself with the new rules for becoming a formal knight. If there are any difficulties, just talk to Vice Dean Abel."

After saying this, Augustus smiled gently at Rorschach, then turned and went back into the gray room.

The abyssal aura that had been emanating from the room vanished completely in the next moment.

'There seems to be something strange about the abyssal rift within this room.'

Luo Xia took a deep look, his heart filled with doubt.

After all, a titled Warlock spends most of his time in a deep abyss rift precisely to prevent abyssal monsters from rampaging.

But a pacified abyssal rift, suppressed beneath the war spire, where a titled wizard knight has resided for years—that seems rather odd, doesn't it?

[Ding ding ding! Hidden quest discovered: The secret after the warp storm stabilizes!]

The Great Emperor sensed something amiss, gazing intently at the scene. He keenly detected a trace of warp energy being used by heretics, and suspected that this might very well be a secret being researched by the Khorne Institute!

[And you, as the Imperial Fist, absolutely loyal to the Great Emperor, now bear the weight of the entire plan for the revival of Holy Terra on your shoulders. You must thoroughly investigate this warp and see what those Khorne heretics are up to!]

[Mission Rewards: 1500 Imperial Honor Points, +0.5 Free Attribute Points, Mind Speaker Ability "Mind Reading"!]

Chapter 151 Knight Cadet, Black Tower Squad

"really."

Upon seeing the golden task panel that popped up in front of him, Luo Xia raised an eyebrow.

The great Emperor's Hook was indeed perfectly aligned with me; the moment I had my doubts, the task had already been programmed and sent by the great Emperor.

"However, this task is probably not simple."

Rorschach had been watching Taylor's every move since they entered the eighth basement level of the War Spire.

Even if the other party was a direct disciple of Master Augustus, they dared not overstep their bounds and enter that gray room.

That proves that this gray room is an absolute forbidden area within the entire War Spire.

Although Rorschach was talented and was taken in as Augustus's last disciple.

However, entering the gray house and exploring the abyssal rifts within it will likely not be easy.

"Let's go, my junior brother."

Just then, Taylor stepped forward, an undisguised smile on his face. Seeing Rorschach lost in thought, staring at the gray room, he asked:

"Curious about the abyss-like rift inside the house?"

"Hmm, the aura of this abyss rift feels quite different from the frost rift we entered before."

Rorschach nodded, making no attempt to hide anything.

After all, he was now Augustus's personal disciple and Taylor's junior brother.

It's impossible for him to suspect Rorschach just because he's curious, right?

"Haha, that's for sure. Once the teacher takes you inside, you'll see how different it is."

Taylor chuckled upon seeing this, clearly having entered the abyss beneath this war spire.

"May I enter?"

Upon hearing Taylor's words, Rorschach was startled. Could he really have entered such a secluded place?

"Of course, this wouldn't be allowed for outsiders, but from now on we're family!"

"But I won't tell you yet. You'll find out when Professor Augustus gives you special training in a week."

I hate riddle tellers the most!

Seeing Taylor's expression, as if she knew everything but wouldn't tell him, Rorschach clenched his fists.

Weight +1

"Let's go back to the ground first. Now that you're a formal knight, there are some things you need to know in advance."

Following Taylor back into the steam elevator, and after confirming that they were heading to the sixth floor, Taylor crossed his arms and began to explain to Rorschach what he would do after becoming a full-fledged knight.

"Rorschach has become a full-fledged knight on the spot, and his rank in the academy has been promoted from squire to knight!"

This is the second phase of the War Knight Academy's training for you!

Taylor looked at Rorschach, his expression becoming serious, and slowly explained:

"When you become a knight cadet in the academy, it means that you have completely mastered extraordinary power and are qualified to join a knight squad or even a knight order!"

Therefore, the War Knight Academy's training model for knight students has shifted from classroom teaching for squire students to real combat.

After joining a knight squad or order, you will need to continuously accept various missions issued by the academy, the church, and the empire, venturing into low-level abyssal rifts to hunt monsters and explore ruins...

Or it could be dealing with extraordinary pollution incidents in the real world.

Taylor spoke with some excitement, recalling how he had begun to demonstrate his strength during his time as a knight academy student, and only after completing Augustus's assessment did he become his personal disciple.

However, Taylor glanced at Rorschach in front of him, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

In his heart, he began to mourn for the other knight cadets who would compete with Rorschach in the future.

A real monster is coming! Run!

"In addition to these, you can also participate in various competitions organized by major churches or the imperial government. For example, the winter hunting competition you participated in was organized by the Northern Wizarding Association of the Empire to select talents."

"Of course, if you win the championship, you only need to take the reward; you don't need to serve their Wizarding Association."

Upon hearing this, Luo Xia smiled. This was the advantage of having a powerful backer; all they had to do was showcase their strength and talent.