My Cell Prison

Chapter 36: The Young Knight

For the 'self-taught' experience that Han Dong refers to.

Barton was half-hearted.

The current Han Dong had passed through the Destiny Space and had allocated relevant points on [Mysticism], so it was impossible to know if he was truly self-taught.

It needed to wait until another investigator gathered information and compiled it.

That's right.

This falls under the regulations set by the council in the Holy City.

The Knights are the hope of humanity.

Any 'trainee knight' who enters the [Royal Knights Academy] for further study and learning, apart from being recognized for their talent and skills, they also need to verify their background and experience.

Eliminate all possibilities that could jeopardize the foundation of the Holy City.

Barton was assigned from above as Nicholas' 'Monitor', who is required to spend the first three days of his enrollment checking the background of the returnee for any and all potential dangers.

Barton was just doing business.

"Well... if that's the case, your frail body has instead become an important opportunity for you to delve into [Mysticism]. Very good, looking forward to your future performance."

"Knight Barton, I have a few questions."

Han Dong seized this opportunity to be alone and asked the knight in high places in-depth questions.

There were still career choices for the Destiny Space, and Han Dong had a large number of questions to begin with.

While asking questions, it was also possible to use the questions to deflect the topic so that Barton wouldn't ask about some 'details' in depth.

"Ask."

"The Destiny System says that one needs to allocate at least 5 Fate Points to a major profession as a way to perfect the profession and open the 'Talent Tree'... Is there a possibility of concurrently studying other professions?"

"Yes, but it's not recommended... When you open the [Talent Tree], you'll naturally understand.

Because you'll find that there simply aren't enough points to go around, and the subsequent difficulty of acquiring points is becoming more and more difficult, even if it's not just through the Destiny Space trials, there are some necessary conditions to meet, and you simply don't have the extra points to juggle other professions.

Moreover, the large number of branches of the talent tree can completely satisfy your pursuit of different powers.

In the case of the [Mysticism] you chose, there are distinctions between body, soul or telekinesis spells and so on."

"Understood."

Destiny Space was also advising Han Dong to choose a major profession and not to get distracted.

Now, it seemed right indeed.

Once the Talent Tree was opened, a large amount of points would need to be invested, and the difficulty of obtaining Destiny Points would gradually increase.

Han Dong continued to inquire.

"I only have a general understanding of mysticism from some scrapbooks... Currently, although I've invested destiny points in [Mysticism], it's still unclear how to use the related abilities... I can learn it from outside books at the academy, right?"

"That's right, the distribution of Destiny Points only allows us to step onto the corresponding path.

How to go on, you still need to rely on your own efforts... The academy will recommend the most appropriate skill for you to learn based on your major and the direction you are good at.

At that time, there will also be a corresponding knight tutor to guide you.

It's said that the knight tutors of the Mysterious Department are eccentric, so you need to prepare yourself in advance."

"Mm! Thank you Lord Knight."

Barton said earnestly as he downed a large mug of ale.

"Anyway, get ready! For the next Destiny event, you will enter with trainee knights of the same rank, and the difficulty of the event will skyrocket... I don't need to tell you the relevant information, there are naturally people in the academy who will explain it in detail.

I hope you can develop a knight's heart and join our ranks to fight for those dead pioneers, for humanity, and for freedom."

A bit of chit-chat about the commonwealth followed.

Barton, who had had enough to drink and eat, took out his black horse to prepare to leave as the Knights had other arrangements to make.

Perhaps because he was from the same commoner district as Han Dong, or perhaps because he had drunk too much wine, he, who was usually short of words, had significantly more to say today.

Before mounting his horse, his hand fell on Han Dong's shoulder.

"Remember... no matter what you major in, your body is quite important, it's hard for a body like yours to carry through some of the physical training at the academy, so figure it out on your own."

The advice ended.

The only thing that was seen was the steam spewing out between the horses' hooves and galloping away.

Phew....

Han Dong took a deep breath and whispered, "That was close...I'm glad I prepared a hand in advance, otherwise there's a good chance that something about the Faceless Man's head would be exposed."

It wasn't until he saw Barton depart, Han Dong did not completely relax.

During the conversation at the tavern, Han Dong was very careful with every word he used . He knew very well that Barton was here to find out the bottom line .

"The humans of this world struggle on the edge of life and death.

If they are not careful, they may end up becoming extinct.

With an important Order like this that touches the foundation of the country and whether or not the human race can continue, every new Knight who joins must go through background check.

Yesterday's interview was merely but a verification of whether or not I have 'potential' and value for nurturing, granting the credentials for admission with a three-day rest period... a rest period that would naturally lead to complete relaxation.

Borrowing the three days of relaxation to probe the bottom, I may be disposed of in secrecy should any problems be discovered.

This country is more cautious than I thought it would be.

This isn't a time of peace, after all, but the end times... have to be careful."

........

A certain knight's hall.

Barton spoke out the detailed information he had gathered from this contact with Han Dong and gave his opinion.

"...The overall situation is like this, my personal opinion on Nicholas' remains neutral."

Another investigator, who had secretly infiltrated into the Han Dong's residence, and the details of what the investigation uncovers are presented in document form.

A large number of tattered books designed for the mysticism match Han Dong's claims...Han Dong is uniquely gifted and self-taught in the field of mysticism.

A group of old men in the palace debated the information gathered.

A result was obtained and a 'trainee knight' was stamped on the document.

"Well... that's no problem then!

This Nicholas Valen belongs to the gifted mystic apprentice type, he will definitely have greater attainments in mysticism in the future, he should be able to serve the Order in the future, let him officially enroll.

As long as we are sure of his good nature, we will provide him with the best environment to grow!

After all, the mortality rate of Mystics is the highest among the five professions, and we are in dire need of Mystics.

The last investigation team that went out to explore the city, had rather serious casualties and insufficient exploration depth due to not being equipped with Mystic Scholars, further illustrating the need for Mystic Scholars."

Only at this point, Han Dong officially become a 'trainee knight'.

....

"Let's go home."

The [Hammer and Blaze Tavern] was near the border of the two districts.

Han Dong decided to walk back to the Samai District on foot.

As he approached the junction area, he first passed by a cemetery.

Following not far from the cemetery, he found a large crowd in front of a Victorian-style two-story villa, as well as a large number of unsightly looking security personnel.

The security brigade had separated the crowd completely, making sure that civilians were kept at least five meters away from the building.

Out of curiosity, Han Dong blended into the crowd.

The image he saw through the gap in the crowd made Han Dong a little uncomfortable.

There was a woman hanging in front of the building that had been damaged to some extent.

But for some reason, even the security officers didn't dare to approach, as if they were waiting for the arrival of a special case officer.

And that's when.

A blond-haired teenager in white light armor, probably in his early twenties, squeezed out of the crowd.

In his hand, he held the same 'Trainee Knight' card as Han Dong.

These security officers immediately made way for him.

After he examined the damage to the woman at the door, his face became ugly... he turned to face the crowd and shouted.

"May I ask if there are any other 'trainee knights' here? If you are willing to work with me to solve this 'ghoul case', I am willing to share at least 30% of the bounty."