The moment a Knight of the Radiant Empire awakens their Power, they become a de facto member of the Extraordinary Tier and enjoy the privileges of the Empire.
However, for a Free Knight to hold a position in the Empire—even in an unofficial, mercenary corps—they still need to go through a tedious review and reporting process.
A file must be submitted to the Arbitration Court, which, after verification, forwards it to the National Church Court. Within a week, a local Judge will personally review the application to determine if the Knight has consorted with Abyssal Demons and is loyal to the Empire.
Reinhardt's review had concluded last month.
This secret police force of the Imperial State Church, controlled only by His Majesty the Emperor, had even unearthed the incident from when he was six: his town had been subjected to a Mage's sacrificial ritual, and they had confirmed he was the sole survivor.
