Seeing Count Suna's shocked reaction, Connor could already confirm that such a transformation was clearly beyond the Count's expectations, and it was definitely not something the Count was arranging in secret.
So he explained in more detail: "As the intelligence reports, at noon, Young Master Suli was accompanied only by the Guardian Knight you arranged, and two otherwise useless women. However, by the afternoon, these two women simultaneously awakened their bloodlines. Perhaps the breakthrough of two ordinary Apprentice Knights is negligible to you, Count, but these two are different, and I think you might want to pay attention."
"To my knowledge, one of the women named Hilude is interacting with training for the first time. That is... the woman currently relaxing with Young Master Suli."
"The first time interacting with training?" Count Suna was even more shocked: "And then within a few hours could awaken her bloodline? Her talent alone would place her among the top at the Modheim Imperial Griffin Military Academy!"
Modheim City is the capital of the southernmost province of the Empire, and the Dean of Modheim Griffin Military Academy is also one of the Empire's twelve Electors. It is the most authoritative higher knight academy in the Empire, and every Imperial Knight takes pride in entering the Modheim Griffin Military Academy. Knights who graduate from this military academy are heavily recruited by all the Dukes and Counts to serve as Knight Commanders or Military Instructors.
Among all the family descendants at Bauhinia Castle, not a single person has ever been admitted to the academy by virtue of real talent and know-how.
Hearing the Count's evaluation, Connor was even more shocked and asked, "Count, might this be a bit of an exaggeration? Although her bloodline awakened quickly, at this age to awaken as a Transcendent, she is not that young."
"No, no." Count Suna shook his head and looked out the window, saying, "If she really has never been in any training before and mastered the Breathing Technique in just a few short hours, her future is limitless. The extent of her potential depends solely on one factor."
"What is it?" Connor asked curiously.
"Opportunity." Count Suna said seriously: "If she has enough chances, she could definitely reach the level of Divine Chosen Knight. With assistance, even becoming a Legendary Knight is not out of the question."
"Legendary Knight?" Connor's eyes widened, and he took a sharp breath. That is the highest combat prowess one could reach within the Human Empire.
Each Legendary Knight has left an immortal tale in the Empire's history, their exploits sung by all Minstrels throughout every town and tavern within the Empire.
If Elite Knights are like flickering candle flames, then Legendary Knights are like the bright moon in the night sky!
Connor could never imagine that his ordinary life would have any connection with a Legendary Knight.
As for reaching above Legendary Knights to Holy Sanctuary Knights, that borders on myth, with the lifespan of each said to be over a thousand years long.
Logically, there should be no shortage of Holy Sanctuary Knights within the Empire given such a lifespan, but the last recorded battle exploits of a Holy Sanctuary Knight can be traced back to the bloody battle at the Vis River seven years ago.
At that time, the Beast King of the Beastmen launched a grand invasion into the Empire, and the Beastman army left a trail of destruction over a thousand miles.
An alliance formed by three human Dukes engaged in a bloody fight with the Beastmen on the banks of the Venus River, but the allied human forces encountered immense difficulties just after the battle began, when a large number of Beastmen, led by Minotaurs, ambushed the rear. The hastily gathered serf troops fled in terror before the Knights could return from the front lines to provide aid.
Without the cover of the auxiliary corps, the Knights were surrounded on all sides and could only attempt an orderly retreat.
But the Beastman Legion, having the upper hand, surged like a tide, giving no chance for the human Knights to reform their battle array.
In this critical moment, the Holy Sanctuary Knight Tristan brought a team of Imperial Heroes to counterattack. Their sharp assault shattered numerous vicious Beastmen, turning the tide, and they directly slew the Beast King commanding the army, thus changing the course of the battle.
It can be said that every Holy Sanctuary Knight possesses the individual power to determine the outcome of a battle.
So it is said, Legendary Knight is the utmost extent a common human can aspire to reach.
Connor was stunned, stammering: "T-then... I-I'm saying, we, Young Master Suli... could have slept with a future Legendary Knight?"
Count Suna slightly shook his head, saying: "It is just a possibility. But clearly, Su Li has this potential to create miracles, indeed giving me a huge surprise. Moreover, an Elite Knight and two Knights have sworn allegiance to him. Connor, if it were you, would you follow an Apprentice Knight?"
This question, if posed in the past, Connor would not have thought for even a second, as it would be an insult to his dignity.
But now, Connor had to consider it seriously.
Connor's attitude clearly further motivated Count Suna's decision. He pondered slightly, then looked at Connor and said: "You personally go to the lowest level room of the armory, to room number three, no, go to room two, and deliver the box on the second shelf to Su Li."
Connor instantly held his breath, the box in room two on the lowest level of the armory?
That is the family's most important foundation and pillar of force.
It seems necessary to have a serious conversation with his second son and have him join the team Young Master Suli is pioneering.
The Count handing over such an important item to Young Master Suli clearly indicates a significant commitment.
Connor immediately inclined his head respectfully, saying: "As you command, Count. I will arrange this personally."
The noble courts have always acted as sieves, and court secrets do not stay hidden for long, spreading throughout the castle overnight. Soon, all the Knight families heard the news, along with Su Li's performance today and the spirited wager, and overnight, all Knights under Bauhinia Castle turned their attention to Su Li.
Ambitious individuals, opportunists, and adventurous Knights secretly began paying attention to Su Li's movements. Some even started preparing to approach this focal point of attention, the Apprentice Knight.
But clearly, as the focal point of public attention, Su Li had no awareness of any of this. He continued diligently assisting Hilude in one round after another of Knight training, until late at night, when he contentedly caressed Hilude's soft, ample blessings, his mood pleased as he fell asleep.