'This man…'
Rudeus Browncat stands at the edge of the examination stage with shock permeating his body.
Throughout his time as an exam proctor, he has never seen such a situation as this. Usually, when someone applies for the Honorary Knight Exam, they aren't as skilled as normal Knights. They simply desire the prestige that comes with being a Knight.
It wouldn't be an overstatement to say that their Honorary Knight Title is bought.
As such, these exams are merely formalities.
Through bribery, one could even make use of a proxy to pass them and get a decent evaluation.
After experiencing this over and over, Rudeus has grown desensitized to the whole thing. He assumes that every single examinee is the same.
Those with connections that desire the title of Knight—that's what he thinks of Honorary Knights.
That is what he is used to.
But—
'This man… is really skilled!' Rudeus can't believe his eyes at this moment.
