Chapter 236: Sword Bearer Assessment (Two-in-One Mega Chapter)

A quaint square building, similar to a temple but without the Doric columns, stood before them, guarded by eight sword and shield-bearing guards at its spacious entrance.

Squinting, Rein caught a glimpse of the golden characters 'Imperial Sword Holder Minter Branch' above the doorway.

As the two approached the gateway, a guard stepped forward and said, "Are you here for the assessment, my lord? Please present your invitation."

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After completing a series of formalities, Rein and Vinica were shown to their assigned rooms.

They were on the second floor in two adjacent rooms, and the faint sounds of conversation suggested the rooms were nearly full with other assessors.

With the assessment day close at hand, neither Rein nor Vinica chose to explore the provincial city of Minter, deciding to wait until after the assessment was over.

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Time sped by, and the morning of the assessment arrived.

Around 8:30 AM, Rein and Vinica found themselves in a spacious and bright hall.