Graduation

One week later. 

The Apprentice Knights who were still in the fort gathered in the training ground to witness a historical moment. There was also a group of kids witnessing the ceremony. 

Noel and Anna were kneeling on one knee in front of the commander, who personally handled the graduation as they were the first pair that graduated from this place. They were also the strongest out of all of them. So, they deserved such attention.

The commander stood in front of them as Shale handed him a tray with a token, a knife, and a uniform. 

He grabbed the token and the knife before extending them to Noel while saying, "I'm happy to announce that Noel Ardagan has fulfilled the requirement to be the Elite Knight of our Demon Banner Army. Will you use your power to eliminate the demons in the name of the Demon Banner Army?"