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

Rorschach was helpless. He was loyal to the Great Emperor Hook, but looking at the Regent's task, he swallowed hard.

After all, that's the Western Sword Immortal!

In the world of Warhammer 40k, to be called a sword immortal, and to have the surname Xi...

Only that sir!

The first person below the Primarch, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Grand Marshal of the Black Templar, and the first Emperor Champion in the history of the Human Empire!

"Born with a sword, die with a sword!"

He is Sigismund!

Rorschach felt his breathing quicken. This was Sigismund! One of the strongest swordsmen in the Warhammer universe!

With his guidance, wouldn't Rorschach be on his way to take off?!

"Thirteenth Master! You really are my master! My dear master! You're too kind of you! You actually want to introduce Sigismund to me as my mentor!"

"Loyalty to the Second Reich!!!"

Rorschach was so moved that tears were almost streaming down his face.

He made up his mind: from now on, if anyone dares to say a bad word about the great Regent, Rorschach will be the first to fight them!

"However, the name 'Western Sword Immortal' is still too ridiculous."

Every time Rorschach sees this name, a picture comes to mind.

A burly man clad in black power armor, wearing an imperial crown, and carrying a massive black sword on his back smiled slightly at him:

"Young friend, I am west Jianxian. I see that you have extraordinary talent and are a sword prodigy, one in ten thousand. I will sell you this book, 'The Nine Swords of Dugu,' for ten spirit stones!"

Six hundred and sixty! I wonder if this Western Sword Immortal can travel by sword...

“Mr. Cliff.”

Rorschach snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Cliff, who had finished his demonstration, and asked:

"Can I teach these two techniques of yours to others?"

After all, the great regent's first mission was to double the strength of the entire Extreme Squad!

Since the altar's life cycle cannot be rushed, let's focus on improving our skills!

"It's up to you. These two manuals are common items that I bought on the black market years ago for a few hundred gold pounds. They're not worth much. You can teach them to whomever you want."

Cliff waved his hand dismissively, but still offered a reminder:

"But remember to do it in moderation. After all, your most important task right now is to improve your life cycle!"

"Thank you, teacher. I understand."

Rorschach nodded in agreement and bowed respectfully to Cliff to express his gratitude.

"Alright, Rorschach."

Cliff smiled slightly, then patted Rorschach on the shoulder and said earnestly:

"Rorschach, your talent is unparalleled in my life, but remember, stay humble and avoid arrogance. The path of a knight is long and arduous."

"Go back and practice these two techniques diligently. There are no shortcuts to skill; only hard work will do."

With that, Cliff turned and left, leaving behind only his tall figure.

Rorschach watched Cliff's retreating figure, his heart filled with gratitude, and murmured to himself:

"Teacher Cliff, thank you. In the name of the Emperor's Hook, may you be freed from Khorne's corruption and return to the Golden Throne after death..."

To the handsome men and beautiful women who are loyal to the Second Empire

First of all, thank you to all the readers for your support and continued reading. This book was able to go through a round of sales as soon as it was released. The author is so grateful!

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Chapter 39 Hell Week, the Extreme Team's Lament (Please read on, please vote, thank you meow!!!)

"Rorschach Frost, the eighth child of Baron Frost."

"Two weeks ago, during the Blood Ritual, he successfully pleased the God of War with his courage, but was also seriously injured as a result. He was later rescued by a passing wizard, and after waking up, he successfully joined the War Knight Academy and displayed a blue-purple life force talent..."

"And now my strength has reached the fifty-ninth level of the Fire Serpent Breathing Technique, and I have successfully subdued the spirit of the Fire Serpent..."

Adelaide City, the headquarters of the Greymane Knights.

When Drake, the vice-commander of the Greymane Knights, saw the information submitted by Cliff, he raised an eyebrow, quite surprised.

A child isolated by a baronial family has become a squire of an extraordinary knight in less than a week. Such a breakthrough speed is among the best in the entire Northern Territory.

but……

"I'm sorry, Cliff, although this child is indeed talented, he is far from being worthy of an S-class contract from our Graymane Knights."

Drake placed the information about Rorschach and Cliff's advice on the table, and explained to Cliff, who was already frowning:

"You should know that the situation in the North is about to change. All the eyes of the five great knight orders are now focused on Soloren."

"Is it the Child of the Abyss?"

Upon hearing this, Cliff frowned and asked, clearly aware of the situation as well.

"Yes, a fifteen-year-old extraordinary knight who has successfully activated the Abyss Bloodline within him. Many people already want to take him as their disciple."

"Cliff, you should also know the power of someone who combines the skills of an Abyss Warlock and a Super Knight, right?"

Drake looked at Cliff, and seeing that the other didn't speak, he sighed and said:

"So right now, our top priority within the Knights is to sign the other party. As for this Rorschach you've got your eye on, I can only offer him a B-grade contract at most, out of respect for you..."

"Not even an A-level contract?"

Cliff was somewhat helpless upon hearing this.

Although he knew that there were very few people in the entire Holy Empire who could simultaneously cultivate two extraordinary professions.

Not to mention the combination of an Abyss Warlock and a Super Knight, which is not as simple as 1+1.

Within the Holy Empire, to become a warlock, you must possess a bloodline, whether innate or acquired!

Therefore, a sorcerer's power is often related to the concentration of their own bloodline and the creatures associated with that bloodline.

The Abyss Child who has appeared in the Northern Lands at this moment possesses Abyss Bloodline, which comes from an Abyss Beast called the Abyss Tyrannosaurus.

This creature is characterized by its powerful vitality, violent aura, and pure, exhilarating combat.

When this bloodline is bestowed upon a person, that person becomes an absolute knightly genius!

Therefore, the life force within that Abyss Child was incredibly abundant. His life force talent during the test was a pure purple. In less than a month of training with knights, he directly became an extraordinary knight!

Furthermore, his own cultivation of the Abyss Warlock's Way, coupled with the enhancement of his Abyss Bloodline, made it virtually impossible for him to overcome any hurdles in the early stages of knightly cultivation, allowing him to completely crush those of the same level.

"No, you know that even the commander is in Soloren now."

Drake also shook his head. Although this Rorschach's talent was indeed good, compared to that Child of the Abyss, he was only good.

"You'll regret this!"

Cliff also stood up, looking somewhat angry. After all, he had come to see Vice Commander Drake with high expectations, only to be offered a B-level contract, which was undoubtedly an insult to Rorschach's talent.

Because back then, Cliff was also on a B-level contract!

Cliff could see that Rorschach's talent far surpassed his own!

but……

"I hope so."

"But Cliff, you should know that I am the deputy commander!"

Drake waved his hand dismissively, signaling the end of the conversation, and began reviewing other documents.

After all, as the vice-commander of the Graymane Knights, his official duties were so heavy that they could make one breathless.

"Humph!"

Seeing this, Cliff snorted coldly, turned around, and slammed the door shut as he left.

"boom!"

As Cliff left, Drake helplessly rubbed his head, glanced at Rorschach's file beside him, and sighed heavily.

"I'm sorry, Cliff, but some things are simply beyond our reach..."

……

"One thousand and one! One thousand and two! One thousand and three..."

War Knight Academy, Dormitory 2341, first floor training room.

Aaron was shirtless, sweat pouring down his bulging muscles like a waterfall.

He was doing one-finger push-ups, and with each rise and fall, his sweat splattered onto the floor.

Beside him, Harlan and Ryan were frantically doing crunches, their faces turning a deep purplish-red as they gasped for breath.