The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1116 - 337: The Holy Shadow in the Cup

He first stood before Arthur, gently laying the treasure sword on the shoulder of the young man kneeling on one knee, and solemnly said.

"Arthur Aber, in the name of the Colin family, I bestow upon you the title of Chief Knight of the Holy Temple Knight Order! May you always be loyal, brave, and protect your faith, as well as the honor of the Empire!"

With his proud head lowered, a blush spread across Arthur's excited face.

He took a deep breath, calmed himself, then solemnly replied.

"I, Arthur Aber, will defend the honor of the Empire to the death, not betraying the trust placed in me by Your Highness!"

"Very good," Luo Yan said with a gentle smile, "your father, Saint Sis, and I will all be watching you, may your sword be ever sharp."

Next, he used the same ceremony to successively confer the titles on the other nine young knights, granting them the title of Knight of the Holy Temple Knight Order.

Their expressions were the same as Arthur's, flushed with excitement, as if they were bathing in divine grace.

Especially the civilian boy, his mouth trembled so much he could barely complete his oath, drawing good-natured laughter from the lowest tiers of the stands.

Luo Yan looked at his nervousness, smiled, and said:

"What is your name?"

"Ja- Jasper, sir!" the boy stammered, forgetting to mention his surname, and it was too late to add it, causing him to wish for a hole to crawl into out of shame.

"Jasper, very good, I have a feeling that this name will be renowned in the future!"

Luo Yan gave the blushing boy an encouraging smile, then sheathed the longsword, turned solemnly to face the stands, and announced in a loud voice:

"Today, we witnessed a new beginning—"

"May the glory and future of the Holy Temple Knight Order rise like the sun on the horizon!"

"May the names of these young men be forever in the annals of the Empire!"

The entire arena erupted into thunderous applause, cheers echoed ceaselessly, and countless young people excitedly blew sharp whistles, with the inspiring and fervent atmosphere lingering on.

Even Frey, who disdained the knight title, couldn't help but show a hint of envy.

He hadn't expected the Empire's high ranks to place such importance on this knight order.

Perhaps...

This might indeed be a good path?

If he had a younger brother, he'd probably have him give it a try.

It's just a pity that his father wasn't that competent in that regard...

...

After the knighting ceremony ended, the arena's fervor remained unabated, with bustling crowds on the stands, and the citizens of the Holy City excitedly discussing all that had just transpired.

And the nine knights who were knighted—especially the civilian boy named Jasper—were extremely thrilled!

Because that very night, they would be invited to join the celebration banquet at Marshal Laco's mansion, held for Arthur!

As victors of the Knight Tournament, they might just meet their life's partner at the banquet...

To offer the glory of victory in the Knight Tournament as a gift to the girl of one's affection has been a long-standing tradition in the Aus Empire.

Jasper's face turned crimson with a mix of nerves and excitement, while the noble youths beside him enthusiastically discussed the distinguished guests they might encounter at the banquet, along with various intricate social etiquettes.

Although they had attended many banquets with their fathers, this was their first time attending such a grand banquet.

At this moment, Marshal Laco approached Prince Colin, smiling as he extended an invitation.

"Your Highness, if you have no other arrangements, why not return to the manor with me?"

Luo Yan smiled slightly, politely declining: "Thank you for your kind offer, Your Grace. However, I have just returned to the Holy City and have not had the opportunity to properly explore this city. I would like to take this time before the banquet to take a casual stroll nearby, and meet you at the dinner, if that's alright?"

Marshal Laco instantly showed an understanding expression, nodding with a smile: "Very well, Your Highness, you have traveled across the sea, and surely must be curious about the local customs of the Holy City."

He suddenly lowered his voice, giving Prince Colin a conspiratorial wink, suggesting.

"How about this, you can take my carriage first, and once the crowds disperse, change into plain clothes before leaving, to avoid attracting attention."

Luo Yan nodded slightly, gladly saying:

"That sounds excellent, thank you for Your Grace's cover."

"Hahaha, it's just a small matter not worth mentioning!"

The two shared a smile, the atmosphere amicable, as they exited the inner area of the arena together.

A moment later, the luxurious carriage of the Marshal Mansion slowly departed, disappearing into the street's end under the eager gazes and ceaseless discussions of the citizens.

Near the back entrance of the arena, two figures quietly emerged from the shadows, blending into the corner of the street behind the arena—

Luo Yan had already changed into plain clothes, with linen fabric replacing silk garments, and a tricorn hat pulled low over his brow, concealing much of his noble aura, making him appear not much different from an ordinary citizen.

As for his face, it hardly mattered; a person's first impression is actually more about clothing, followed by the face.

Not only did he change into plain clothes, but Sarah, walking beside him, also wore a simple gray robe and used a lowered hood to hide her conspicuous cat ears.

The two walked side by side, fully blending into the crowd, slowly strolling through the marketplace near the arena.

Luo Yan's gaze kept observing the attire of passing pedestrians and the goods displayed on the shelves, deducing from them the livelihood of the ordinary people of the Holy City and the economic strength of this city.