Rumble!
The proving ground was filled with shouts of surprise.
It was as if the snowstorm had fallen silent.
Not only was Jack dumbfounded, but most who saw the scene were also in a state of shock.
It was a fact that the Dragon Calvary Swordsmanship was mastered by some people in the three-hundred thousand strong Dragon Calvary, but there were definitely not many.
The tidal wave-like shouting was from those who didn’t know how to wield it or from those who didn’t wield it well enough.
Wow…
Following the Dragon Calvary Sword dragging just then, it spun in place and even set off a whirlwind at Achilles’ feet, churning up the wind and snow.
And then, two bullets fell on the ground. Achilles kept his stance as the whirlwind surrounding him was clearly present. The churning snowflakes were twirling in an abnormal trajectory.
And the next moment.
Achilles turned around and knelt on one knee to face the standing figure from before.
Immediately afterward, the sound of thunderous deference echoed through the proving ground.
“I, Achilles, thank the Commander for the trial!”
Rumble…
Just as he spoke, everyone on the proving grounds turned around. Some were shocked, some were horrified, and some were …
Without exception, every one of them was like Achilles and were down on one of their knees with a loud thud.
As they shout in unison, the sound was like a thunderclap.
“It’s an honour to meet you, Commander!”
Rumble…
The unison shout was as loud as thunder. It had broken the silence of the night sky, as it spreads outwards.
Within the Dragon Cavalry, Zenith Harol held the highest honour!
He, who bestowed all the glory and countless feats of the Dragon Cavalry.
He, who gave peace and tranquillity to the Northern Territory.
It was also him, who was the pillar of the Thegiant city and the three hundred thousand strong Dragon Cavalry. He was the soul of the army!
Normally, in the early morning drills, Zenith rarely showed up. It was usually the Twelve Golden Guards that conduct the drill and monitor the proving grounds.
No one expected that the Commander himself would show up in the proving ground that day!
And, he personally tested Achilles’ Dragon Calvary Swordsmanship.
It was an honour and a great opportunity to a soldier!
Because it meant that you might get more advanced skill from the Commander!
But of course, some knew Achilles’ identity and so didn’t have high hopes for the promotion or the opportunities. But, it was an honour to be tested by the Commander himself!
Everyone had already knelt, only Jack was still standing as he turned around and looked at Zenith in the distance and stood still.
Whoosh!
Thud!
A flint came flying and scored a direct hit on the backside of Jack’s left knee.
Jack’s body swayed and he fell on one knee.
He turned his head around, and saw Achilles was staring at him. It was obvious that Achilles was the one who did it.
“Continue your training, aye!”
In the distance, Zenith’s voice was like a holy message, as it came through the crowd.
Although his voice wasn’t as loud, yet it was surprisingly crystal clear to everyone’s ears.
When Jack raised his head again, Zenith was nowhere to be seen in the pitch-black distance
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