The little life lay quietly in its mother's arms, with rosy cheeks and tiny hands clenched into fists.
"I, Lord of Black Pine Ridge, Lawrence, bless this child with health and growth."
Lawrence gently placed his hand on the baby's forehead, his voice solemn yet gentle,
"He will possess an iron will and the courage of an eagle."
"He will become a loyal knight, protecting this land and its people, defending the honor of the Silver Blade family."
After speaking, Lawrence took a palm-sized silver badge from a tray beside him, engraved with a shield and a longsword.
He placed the badge on the swaddling clothes,
"This is a gift of blessing for the child. When he can wield a sword, he can come to the castle to exchange it for his own weapon and armor."
"Thank you for your blessing, Baron!"
Durant and Stella simultaneously bent down to salute.
Lawrence then waved his hand, and the guards behind him brought in two boxes of supplies.
