She Chooses To Destroy the World

Chapter 39: Sealing ceremony.

The last time Alice became the protagonist of the ceremony was when she became a super mercenary. In order to promote their new special mercenaries, the Mercenary Guild invited many people to watch the ceremony. However, the ceremony was interrupted because Alice suddenly disclosed her identity, and it was not completed well. At that time, she only wanted to become a super mercenary, and never thought that she would have another future. I never dreamed that after less than half a year, she would become a knight again in a new ceremony.

Things happened too much, too fast, one after the other, her identity was constantly changing, and it was almost too late for people to react. If she is not an energetic seventeen-year-old girl, she must be messed up by these changes, but the seventeen-year-old girl itself is always in change. She is growing up and looks like a day. Becoming a knight is just a proud step in her growth. God gave her such an opportunity, she seized it, and then accepted it as if facing everything that should be. Of course, there are some things she didn’t understand, which she only knew after coming here. But these didn’t hinder her. She was only seventeen years old. Even if she was a little confused, it wouldn’t be a big deal. She was still young and had time to study, and the days ahead would be long.

She originally thought that the ceremony of her becoming a knight would be held under the witness of many people. But when the day came, the only witnesses were the Knights of Kent and the Knights of Philo, except for the two necessary clerks. The rest of the people who were eating together at the Duchess’ table did not attend. The Kent Knights brought a letter to the Duchess. It was written jointly by the knights who did not appear. It said that the other knights were scheduled to conduct special training in the martial arts ground in the west. This matter was decided long ago. Therefore, They had to be absent from the new knight’s ordination ceremony, and hoped that the Duchess would forgive them.

There is no coincidence in this incident. The Duchess has already announced the time of Alice’s canonization ceremony at the dinner table. This incident has also been posted on the bulletin board in front of the castle. Everyone in the castle can see. They deliberately chose to hold a special training at this time, just to show an attitude: even if the Duchess is determined to make her a knight, they will never recognize her.

After reading the letter, the duchess threw the letter paper on the ground and smiled contemptuously:

“A bunch of cowards.”

After making this conclusion, the Duchess turned to Alice and said to her:

“I originally expected them to use a bit more violent means to oppose, so that maybe I can find an excuse to punish them a little. But I didn’t expect them to only dare to do such a thing… Your appointment ceremony seems to have slightly fewer witnesses One point, don’t you mind?”

She looked at the people around her. There were two clerks, two knights, and a few children from the village standing far away watching the excitement. Alice shook her head, of course she didn’t mind.

This is a very important step in her life. Instead of being stared at by a lot of malicious eyes, there are only a few people, at least they are sincerely blessing. The malice of the knights aroused her unwillingness to admit defeat. She wanted to fight back, but there was no chance yet.

It doesn’t matter, she is very young and will always find the right time.

So the ceremony began under the witness of these people.

Alice stood in the designated position wearing a full set of armor, and the Duchess came to her with a solemn expression:

“I, Sylvie Felix, the owner of the West Felix collar, will appoint a knight here today under the witness of everyone.” She looked into Alice’s eyes, “Alice, come forward Come.”

Alice took a few steps forward and knelt in front of the Duchess on one knee:

“exist.”

“Are you ready to become a knight?”

“Yes.”

“Si Felix accepted you, are you willing to dedicate your sword to it and fight for it until the last drop of blood is drained?”

“I do.”

“I am the owner of the West Felix collar and also your owner. Would you like to offer your name and be loyal to me forever?”

When hearing this question, Alice hesitated. Once in the basement of Rachel’s mansion, she had dedicated her name to her **** in the ceremony. At this time, she didn’t know if she could make another dedication. Although this is just a ceremony, some people may think that this is just a fixed statement, as long as it is completed in accordance with the process. But after experiencing various things, Alice always felt that this behavior might bring unknown hidden dangers.

When she hesitated, the duchess asked:

“Alice, why are you hesitating? Don’t you want to be loyal to me?”

“I am willing to be loyal to Your Highness, but I have dedicated my name to my god. If I dedicate my name to you again, it will be a deception and disloyalty to you.”

It seems that this shouldn’t be said at this time, but Alice thinks she shouldn’t lie to the Duchess at this time either.

“I appreciate your honesty, but in this ceremony, we still need a symbol as a seal of agreement between us.”

The Duchess said this, seeming to think about it a little bit, and then continued to ask:

“Alice, do you have a surname?”

This is one of the most annoying questions in Alice’s life. Fortunately, when she was a mercenary, everyone was only called by name. This question was not often asked. The last time she was asked this question was in Potzta, when she was twelve years old and was just about to enter the temple—

Alice shook her head a little, and waved away the memory of the last time she was asked this question:

“I don’t have a surname.”

“In that case, let me give you a surname. I will give you my old surname before my marriage. From now on you will be able to call yourself.”

“Honesty and fear.”

“I gave you the surname Quint, with this surname, you are equivalent to my sister, my daughter. I will do everything I can to protect you, and please use your sword to protect me.”

“Yes, I will protect you forever.”

Alice lowered her head to the Duchess and offered her sword with both hands. The prince’s gaze stayed on her covenant ring for a moment, but she didn’t say anything, but rather laboriously raised Alice’s great sword with both hands, and touched her shoulders and head with the sword.

“Alice Quint, now I will make you a knight.”

Alice took the sword from the Duchess, and the ceremony was over.

The episode that took place in the ceremony surprised her a bit. Now that she not only became a knight, but also had a surname, she no longer had to worry about her origin.

In times of war, great nobles often gave surnames to knights who were brave in combat but were of poor origins to inspire morale. But when there is no war, this is not very common, but a very rare honor. Besides, Quint is a noble family, and a knight with such a surname should be proud of it.

Young Kent stepped forward first and took Alice’s hand:

“Congratulations, Knight Gwent.”

Alice was in excitement. She was called this for the first time, and she was still a little uncomfortable. She lowered her head and smiled at him:

“thanks.”

The older Philo knight didn’t say anything, just smiled and nodded to her. This is a very respectable old man, and Alice bows to him.

That night, Alice took a leave of absence from the Duchess and did not participate in the dinner in the castle as usual. Alice guessed that when she heard that she was given a surname, the expressions of the knights would definitely be very gloomy. She is in a very good mood today. She really doesn’t want to see their cold faces. She wants to find a more suitable place to celebrate. She doesn’t need many people, as long as she has a drink by herself.

Alice went to the tavern in the village.

When she first came here, she used to stay in this tavern for one night, but she was very tired that night and didn’t talk to anyone here. After she started living in the castle, she never visited the village at night. Today, perhaps because of the few children she saw who came to watch her canonization ceremony, Alice wanted to come here for a drink and stay with the people in the village for a while.

Alice originally only planned to drink a few glasses of ale, which is standard in a country tavern, with a low degree and a bit sour taste. Farmers in the village are generally poor and can’t afford to drink anything else, even if she wants to drink something else, she may not have it. But when she walked into the tavern, everyone looked at her. The boss and bartender saw her coming, and silently took out a bottle of red wine that looked very good, opened the bottle, and smiled to Alice. Say:

“Congratulations, Knight Kwant.”

There was applause all around, and the villagers in the tavern also raised their cups to her and said congratulations. The whole tavern was full of joy, and Alice opened her eyes in surprise.

It feels really amazing. It’s obviously that she’s only here for the second time, but everyone here knows her new name, as if she is already an acquaintance of everyone. The bartender poured the wine into a pottery cup for ale and handed it to her:

“This is for you…Since you are a confidant of Lord Sylvie, you are also our friend.”

This is really amazing. Everyone in the castle calls Duchess Felix “His Royal Highness”, but the people here directly call her by her name, Lord Sylvie, not formal, but with a touch of intimacy. .

Alice looked around and stammered:

“How do you, you, and you know me?”

The tavern owner spoke on behalf of everyone:

“We are in such a small place, and one thing has been spread! You came to us as soon as you became a knight, and it really made the shop flourish. You are the person chosen by Lord Sylvie, and you can’t be wrong. You have to take care of our business in the future.”

Alice took a sip of red wine. Although there is not even a glass here, the wine is delicious. It gently slid down her throat. Alice wanted to pay the wine to the tavernkeeper, but he refused. , Alice had to pay everyone to drink light ale. Everyone raised the cup together, and someone shouted:

“Let’s toast the health of Lord Sylvie and Kwant Knight!”

The toasts came and went one after another, and the tavern was filled with a happy atmosphere, as if it were a holiday. Alice toasted with them, wishing the Duchess health and longevity. She sat here for a while, and everyone came to talk to her. After chatting with the farmers for a while, Alice seemed to vaguely understand the reason why the Duchess could survive her malice until now.

Although the nobles in the castle wanted her to die, everyone here loved her.