The Emperor’s Angel of Death

As Soshjan entered, everyone applauded enthusiastically, the applause continuing until Soshjan raised his right arm.

His gaze swept across the hall, carrying a sense of scrutiny and judgment, without a trace of a guest's restraint.

“Since the passing of Grand Duke Olga, it has been a long time since I fought alongside the knights of the DuPont Delin family, but I have never underestimated the strength of the DuPont Delin family. From the first time I met Baron Olga, a Freeblade, on the battlefield of Gageis, he has been a very important companion and ally of the Star Knights. After he rebuilt the DuPont Delin family, he has also played a key role in many important battles. In the future, the DuPont Delin family will continue to fight alongside the Star Knights, defending the territory of the Empire with blades and fire!”

Without much formality, Soshjan can be said to have expressed his attitude very directly—the DuPont Delin family is about to move.

Mathias immediately drew the long sword from his waist and raised it high towards the dome.

“The sword of the DuPont Delin family will forever be loyal to the great cause of Chapter Master Soshjan Alexey!”

Then the other knights drew their swords in unison, uttering the same oath.

The sword of the DuPont Delin family will forever be loyal to the great cause of Chapter Master Soshjan Alexey!

Afterwards, Soshjan met some important figures one by one, such as Mathias's wife, who was a princess of a kingdom in this world. Today, she was wearing a well-fitting, quaint dress with copper panels and woven lace, and a low-cut bodice. Her hair was like a sparkling auburn waterfall, tied up with silver threads and mother-of-pearl threads. Although she was nearly thirty years old, she still looked like a twenty-year-old girl, but with a graceful and luxurious demeanor.

Then there were Mathias's four sons and six daughters, the eldest of whom was named Andrea, a handsome young man, also the eldest son of Mathias's wife, and already an adult, about to hold a knight's coming-of-age ceremony.

Importantly, he did leave a good impression on Soshjan, with the shadow of a warrior. Although he is not yet a warrior, Mathias must have invested a lot in him. Soshjan could see from the calluses on his hands that this young man had probably been wielding a sword since he was sensible, perhaps he had undergone very rigorous training.

Soshjan had heard that Mathias not only did not spoil this eldest son, but was very strict, even harsh. From the age of 6, he had to leave his mother and sleep alone on a hard board bed. After the age of 12, he could only take cold showers, and only had 6 hours of sleep and rest time every day, with the rest of the time spent learning and training.

Soshjan doesn't quite appreciate this almost torturous education method, but at least it means that Mathias has very high hopes for his son——

Considering the leniency of other nobles towards their children, Mathias's point still satisfied Soshjan.

“Andrea.”

Hearing Soshjan call his name, Andrea, wearing mixed armor, walked out from among his younger siblings.

“Chapter Master!”

“I heard that you have the best grades in the Knight Academy.”

Andrea seemed very excited, but he tried to restrain his emotions and recalled his father's instructions, and replied in a deep voice:

“That's far from enough, a true knight needs the quenching of blood and fire!”

Soshjan showed a smile and turned to look at Mathias.

“High King, you have a good son.”

Mathias said very sincerely:

“Chapter Master, my son's coming-of-age ceremony will be held in two days. I hope you can grace us with your presence.”

Soshjan pondered for a moment, then nodded.

“Two days later? No problem, how many knights are eligible this time?”

Although he was talking to Mathias, Soshjan's eyes were observing others. Obviously, some knights, such as O'Fallon, seemed a little unhappy, Barris still looked indifferent, most of the others showed hypocritical happiness, and some frowned.

Soshjan knew that he had released a political signal, but he made the decision from a practical point of view. If Andrea is indeed an excellent knight, then he is qualified as the heir to the High King.

Even if it is recommending talents, it is not necessary to avoid relatives.

But since he gives the other party support, then the other party must pay a certain price.

“There are 45 knights participating in the coming-of-age ceremony this time.”

Hearing Mathias's words, Soshjan looked at those adopted sons of Olga, then at the group of noble ladies in the viewing seats, lightly applying makeup and shaking folding fans or covering their faces with fans, and teased softly:

“It seems that you are all very diligent”

Then he changed the subject.

“Recently, I talked with Director Bangura of Ulanhuda about the obligations between the DuPont Delin family and the Forge World. I have promised Director Bangura to send a knight detachment to assist the exploration fleet of Ulanhuda. High King Mathias, I hope Duke O'Fallon can lead this expedition.”

Soshjan was more like giving an order than discussing. Mathias turned to look at O'Fallon, who immediately came to Soshjan and knelt on one knee.

“I am willing to use this sword to destroy all enemies of mankind!”

“Hmm.”

Soshjan nodded and looked at Mathias again.

“Recently, Chapter Master Arash of the White Templars is about to go to the Nysen System, and after a period of time, he will go to the Alliance of Suffering for rotation. High King Mathias, the Storm Nebula is very turbulent now, and a large number of aliens are eroding the territory of the Empire. The Alliance of Suffering is currently the largest Astartes alliance in the Storm Nebula. The aid information from many worlds will be directly sent to the Scar of Victory, but the Alliance of Suffering still has limited strength. I hope you can lead the remaining knights of the family to follow Chapter Master Arash to the Scar of Victory and help him deal with various possible sudden wars and events.”

After speaking, he added.

“I will find a trustworthy and suitable person to handle the daily administrative affairs of the planet for you, but I will talk about this later.”

After listening, Mathias replied without thinking:

“Of course, this is my honor, and also the honor of the DuPont Delin family, Chapter Master Soshjan.”

Afterwards, Soshjan listened to a series of reports from Mathias, mainly about the development affairs of the planet and the combat readiness of the knight family. Now the DuPont Delin family is in a situation of having more mechs than people, just like the Undying Legion, but fortunately the knights are still very fertile. Their children have grown up in batches. It won't be long before all knight mechs have their own pilots, although they are all very young.

After listening to the report, Soshjan said that he would like to see the situation of the trainee knights in the Knight Academy, because he learned from Bangura that in order to train gunners, the DuPont Delin family also specially customized a batch of training mechs from Ulanhuda, and would conduct very classical jousting training.

Hearing Soshjan say this, Mathias, who was already prepared, immediately said that the Knight Academy was ready.

“Hmm? Is it really coming?”

Serre, who was urgently putting on his composite armor, still couldn't believe it.

The Chapter Master of the Star Knights is really coming to their academy!

He thought he would miss this grand day, because the academy did not let them go home to participate in the welcome ceremony with their parents, but locked them in the academy, saying that they should be ready at any time.

Unexpectedly, this preparation was really right!