The veteran instructor, who held such simple concepts, already had a quite good impression of Jason, which he now elevated further.
As for the hockey mask?
In the instructor’s eyes, it wasn’t anything special.
When he was on the battlefield, he also preferred to choose a face guard.
Moreover, the more terrifying and imposing it was, the better.
It was not solely for protection but also for intimidating the enemy.
And Jason’s hockey mask did these very well; in the instructor’s view, it was a wise choice for Jason.
Not to mention the Broad Blade Cleaver!
Every warrior, every Knight should have a weapon!
The instructor said happily, then, without waiting for Jason to speak, the burly old man directly asked, "Would you like to join ’Copper’s Tenacity’?"
"I’m sorry, I have joined ’Night Watcher’."
"And, I shall keep my everlasting vow—stand watch at night, body in darkness, heart in the light."
Jason shook his head.
He wouldn’t have a bad opinion of an organization like ’Copper’s Tenacity’; if it were another time, he wouldn’t mind joining.
He wouldn’t let anyone disrupt his ’rotating feast’ plan.
Unaware of Jason’s plan, the instructor continued to mutter Jason’s vow of "standing watch at night, body in darkness, heart in the light." After a moment, the instructor raised his head with a look of puzzlement and asked, "Please forgive my ignorance, but I don’t know of an organization called ’Night Watcher’. However, your vow suggests that it must be ancient." ṛÃNỌＢÊꞨ
"’Night Watcher’ is passed down between masters and disciples, hidden among the populace, and when people need us, we will stand forth."
Jason calmly replied with an explanation he had thought of in advance.
But the instructor was respectfully impressed.
"Knights who wander in the dark night, huh?"
Speaking thus, the instructor gave Jason a Knight’s salute.
Jason responded with a similar, yet different, gesture—a salute belonging to true ’Night Watchers’, originating from ’Lorde’.
It wasn’t complicated but carried a unique sense, seemingly making Jason, who stood there, radiate with the profoundness belonging to the night.
To ordinary people, this feeling was nothing special, but for those from the ’Mystical Side,’ it was like an inherent division. Continue your journey on
Connecting the previous vow with this, at this moment the instructor had no doubts.
’Night Watcher’ truly existed.
And it was indeed an organization with a long history.
Otherwise, they would not have such a demeanor.
It was a pity to lose such a naturally gifted warrior!
The instructor felt a twinge of regret deep down, but his expression turned solemn.
"Thank you for restoring Larson’s honor, allowing him to don his armor and return to his resting place with dignity."
"As a token of gratitude, as long as it doesn’t conflict with warrior and Knight beliefs, ’Copper’s Tenacity’ will stand behind you!"
"I shall offer a skill of my own as thanks."
The instructor said formally.
Hearing the instructor’s words, Tel from Delbon standing nearby admired Jason even more.
A simple ’maneuver’ earned ’Copper’s Tenacity’s’ friendship and a secret technique from Koda.
This was truly enviable!
While Tel thought this inwardly, he discreetly stepped to the side.
A secret technique, by its very nature of being secret, was not meant to be shared publicly.
As an outstanding member of ’Clock Tower’, Tel wouldn’t forget such etiquette.
"What are you skilled in, Jason?"
The instructor asked after Tel had moved away.
"Barehanded Combat, swordsmanship, I excel in both. Especially swordsmanship, my talent is exceptional!"
Jason confidently stated.
Good at Barehanded Combat, swordsmanship, and swordsmanship?
The instructor gave Jason’s cleaver a surprised glance.
He thought Jason only excelled in swordsmanship.
Thus, he was prepared to use his own expertise in Barehanded Combat to compensate for Jason’s shortcomings.
After all, no one could guarantee their weapon would always be in their hands.
But he never thought Jason would also excel at Barehanded Combat, and not just excel but be an all-rounder in Barehanded Combat and swordsmanship.
This gave the instructor a moment’s pause, but he did not change his mind.
"Come, hit me with all your might!"
The instructor stood there, puffing out his chest and said.
"No need to hesitate."
"With all your strength!"
"Let me feel your power, your skill."
The instructor declared with absolute confidence.
As an old warrior of ’Copper’s Tenacity’, even though he had left the battlefield, it didn’t mean that his strength had diminished; he and his contemporaries were only teaching the next generation.
It was still growing!
The effects of age were minimal on them, apart from not being able to perform for very long durations. Basically, they were no different from young warriors and even possessed richer experience.
Moreover, he was especially unique.
Jason, sensing the approaching dawn, was somewhat uncertain.