In a few hours, the promotion ceremony would begin inside the castle.
"It's time for the promotion ceremony to start," Asten announced. "First, let me remind you of the knighthood ranks."
Knighthood Ranks:
Grandmaster
Acting Grandmaster
Captain
Vice Captain (III–I Stars)
S-Class Knight (V–I)
Knight of Fire (V–I)
Knight of Earth (V–I)
Knight of Wind (V–I)
Knight of Water (V–I)
"And now, all captains, please stand before your subordinates," Asten ordered.
"First of all, from Celestial Being—Regil Tormenta. You have been promoted from 3rd Class Knight of Water to 4th Class Knight of Wind. Your usage of water magic truly demonstrates how in sync you are with your knighthood."
"Thank you, sir," Regil replied.
"Up next, Alicia Elite of Celestial Being," Asten continued. "Despite the fact that your captain has communication issues, you help and respect one another, uniting under your captain. It certainly shows how talented your leader is, not letting her flaws hold her back. Your usage of flame magic is impressive—but sometimes your actions go a bit overboard."
"No need to show mercy to the wicked," Alicia said.
"You are being promoted from Tier V S-Class Knight to Tier IV S-Class Knight."
"Thank you, sir."
"Now, Lilia Vice, Vice Captain of Celestial Being."
As Lilia stepped forward, Asten said, "Your cheerful and warm personality is quite the opposite of your captain's, yet that is why you two can lead Celestial Being so well."
"As Vice Captain, I intend to be the greatest sword my captain can depend on," Lilia said.
"You are being promoted from II-Star Vice Captain to I-Star Vice Captain."
"Thank you, sir."
Finally, Asten called, "From Celestial Being—the Captain, Alysa Bouduin."
Alysa stepped forward. "Despite your communication issues," Asten said, "you lead one of the strongest knighthoods in our nation. Quite impressive. After formal discussion, you, Alysa Bouduin, will be awarded the title of Grand Knight from His Majesty King Kera. It was a unanimous decision by all captains, myself, the Acting Grandmaster, and the Chief Justice, Hedin. You deserve to be remembered in history among our greatest—besides the Grand Knights Lucifer Al Faust and Licht Vaude."
As she was awarded, Alysa remained silent, then stood with the others.
Lucifer whispered, "Congrats."
Licht added, "Finally, you made it."
Whispers started to rise among the crowd.