The two horses charged at each other like arrows from a bowstring. Rosso Brun's lance was as steady as a rock, and at the moment of impact, it accurately struck the center of his opponent's shield.
The first charge and clash occurred.
With a loud bang, the wooden shield in Arthur's Knight's hand shattered into pieces, and the enormous impact directly flung the Knight from his horse, sending him crashing heavily to the ground.
The entire field was silent. After a long while, the surrounding soldiers finally began to speak.
"An accident, it must be an accident."
"What are you waiting for! Charge quickly!"
"No! Let me do it!!!"
The two Knight squires exchanged glances, both shocked but unafraid, and one charged out.
The second charge and clash occurred.
As the two horses met, Rosso Brun chose not to engage head-on. Just as they were about to make contact, he used a clever sidestepping motion, allowing the opponent's lance to scrape against his armor.
At the same time, he flicked his wrist, and the tip of his lance lightly flicked upwards, accurately knocking off his opponent's helmet.
Just like the first time, the entire field was silent. The facts were laid bare; the squires were by no means arrogant, and all acknowledged a huge gap in skill.
Rosso Brun looked at the last Knight and shouted: "Do you still want to fight! My friend!"
There were no cowards among the Knight squires. The last one roared in anger: "Yes!!!"
The warhorse beneath him felt its master's fury, neighing loudly and snorting steam. The last Knight squire raised his lance and charged forward.
The third charge and clash occurred.
This time, Rosso Brun displayed pure strength, colliding head-on with the last Knight. At the moment their lances met, the Knight squire was thrown backward off his horse by the immense force.
The entire plain was silent. Everyone was stunned by this top-tier Knightly skill. Three charges, three engagements, clean and decisive, without any hesitation.
Rosso Brun reined in his warhorse, turned it around, and slowly returned before Arthur.
He dismounted, handed the lance to the approaching soldier, his eyes filled with the confidence he had lost in the foot combat: "My Lord Arthur, now, may I receive your enfeoffment?"
Arthur looked at him and had to admit that there was a huge gap in Knight skills. His Knights needed formal Knight training,
and the man before him was undoubtedly very suitable.
He finally nodded: "Yes, Sir, I admit your strength deserves enfeoffment."
But he paused, then changed his tone.
"However, I will not give you land."
The confidence and joy on Rosso Brun's face instantly froze, and a hint of confusion and incomprehension flashed in his eyes.
Arthur met his surprised gaze and said, word by word: "Here with me, land is not obtained by enfeoffment."
"You need to earn military merits on the battlefield, like them, and use the heads of your enemies to exchange for your own land and glory."
"So you decide for yourself whether to pledge your allegiance to me."
Upon hearing Arthur's words, the confusion on Rosso's face slowly receded, replaced by an indescribable ecstasy. He didn't care how low the starting point was; he only cared if the rules were fair, and he had great confidence in his own strength.
A promise of reward based on merit, far more than any ethereal lineage or the arbitrary charity of a lord, could ignite the ambition of an ambitious wandering Knight.
Without hesitation, he dropped to one knee, showing Arthur his attitude.
Arthur drew the mier longsword from his waist, its blade reflecting a cold white light in the sunlight.
He lightly rested the blade on Rosso's right shoulder.
"I, Arthur, accept your allegiance."
"From this day forward, you shall be my Sworn Knight."
"Fight for me, and I will grant you land and glory."
Rosso looked up at Arthur.
"I! Rosso Brun! Hereby swear! By the Seven Gods!"
"To serve my Lord! Until death!"
After a brief silence, the soldiers clanged the hilts of their training swords against their shields, erupting in thunderous cheers.
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