Chapter 1: The Beginning of an Apprentice Knight

  "Dean Ken, congratulations on becoming an apprentice knight!"

  The man sitting behind the office desk was serious and stiff, even when he turned sideways to take out a rolled-up sheepskin paper from the drawer, it was still a rhythmic movement, just like a wound-up robot.

  He paused for a moment, and the man in military uniform pointed to the rolled-up sheepskin paper: "Also, this is the appointment letter to the Fichalun Knights! Wish you a bright future!"

  The man's expressionless blessing showed no sincerity, and Dean's expressionless response also showed no respect, even with a hint of daze; and such daze was undoubtedly considered sluggish by the middle-aged man; therefore, he drove Dean away mercilessly in his annoyance.

  "Now, Dean Ken Knights, you need to leave the Central Knights immediately and report to the Feichuan Knights within thirty days; if you're late..."

  The man's words were not finished, but the threatening meaning was self-evident. On that expressionless face, a gloating smile had already emerged; in his view, this ignorant little brat in front of him would be taught a lesson by the Knights of Ficharl from afar, and it would be a severe one.

  After all, this is an order from Vice-Captain Bocchan of the Central Knights' Corps; a humble local knights' corps would naturally know what to do.

  Dein, standing straight but with a dazed expression, instinctively stretched out his right hand and silently gave the man in front of him a standard military salute. He then picked up the appointment letter and mail on the table, turned around and walked away - without any hesitation, and even more resolutely than expected. This unexpected turn of events further infuriated Boko, who was already slightly annoyed.

  Bang!

  The outstretched palm patted the desktop lightly, and immediately, a soldier walked out of the room next door.

  "Go, tell Dean Ken that he has been expelled from the Central Knights and sent to the border!"

  "Ha! You dare to ignore me?! I was going to let you live a few more days, but since you're so arrogant, go die for me...you insolent commoner, swine!"

  At the thought of this despicable man being beaten to death by a group of people, Boko couldn't help but let out a low laugh.

  As for those who take action?

  'Sally' the bat is undoubtedly a ruthless guy, facing Dean who has ruined several of his deals, he certainly wouldn't show any mercy. If it weren't for Dean's identity as a Central Knight, he would probably have been thrown into Emerald Lake long ago, with no bones left.

  But this is absolutely good news for him.

  So Boko's laughter became more and more high-pitched.

  ……

  Dean's daze continued until he stood in front of the Central Knights' camp gate, and only then did he somewhat come to his senses. He lowered his head to look at the military uniform on his body, then picked up his backpack and looked at the appointment letter inside, especially the date of the signature, which he had read countless times.

  It's now October 2015!

  It's before the Blood Moon War!

  The place I am in is - Emerald Capital!

  Dean's laughter, full of joyful laughter, came out like this, and such an expression made the pity on the faces of the Central Knights who had been paying attention to him even more intense.

  "It's crazy! It's really crazy!"

  "Anyone who encounters such a thing will go crazy!"

  "What a pity! Dean's swordsmanship is actually quite good!"

  "Shut up! Do you also want to be thrown into some remote place like Tielu by the deputy commander?"

  The last sentence, as if it had some kind of magic power, made the members of the Central Knights' Corps, who were originally discussing and arguing, shut their mouths one after another. They continued to practice with their eyes downcast, but the corners of their eyes still glanced at the peer who originally had a good future but now was going to die in a foreign land.

  Tiel Territory, adjacent to the Snowy Forest and close to the Far North Land, is a remote and desolate land far from the hustle and bustle of the world. Even the suburbs of the Emerald City are a hundred times more prosperous than there; Moreover, it is said that the winter wind there is like a knife, which can penetrate the hardest armor and cut through human flesh and bones.

  Going to that place would be no different from death for most of the central knight squad members, who were mostly made up of rich people and nobles.

  But this absolutely does not include Dean, or should I say the current Dean!

  The moment the explosion sounded, he lost consciousness. Dean knew he was doomed. The amount of explosive crystal, especially the one he made with his own hands, no one knew better than him how powerful it was; even if a gold-level strongman came, he could only end up in despair.

  So when he felt his body again, the surprise was even more intense than when he first woke up in Goedz; if it wasn't for the years of being an assassin that had allowed him to develop a calm mindset in the face of any shocking event, he would have cried out in shock - afterwards, Dean silently gathered information from around him, and that information made him feel exhilarated!

  Because all evidence shows he went back to when he was eighteen years old ——

  That long-forgotten memory, yet incredibly vivid at this moment, began to surface before his eyes.

  Memories of the past flashed through his mind like a film reel, causing him to close his eyes and clench his fists. In his previous life, he had too many regrets, too much sorrow, which lingered until death; but now, with a second chance, all he wanted to do was cherish it!

  He wants to wipe out his sorrow and refuse the original regret!

  System!

  Dean took a deep breath, and in his heart, he silently muttered words that only he could understand. Then, data that only he could see appeared before his eyes.

  Name: Dean Ken

  Age: 18 years old (human male)

  Title: Apprentice Knight

  Character level: 1

  Occupation: Warrior Lv1

  XP:0

  Life: 160 (Physical Constitution x 10)

  Familiar panels sprang into view, causing Dean's breathing to quicken, and then another set of data floated in his field of vision:

  Attributes: Strength: 1.5 Agility: 1.6 Constitution: 1.6 Perception: 1.5 Willpower: 2

  Normal adult, all attributes: 1

  Indeed, it's true!

  Even the calm and composed mindset that had been tempered by his life as an assassin was completely disrupted at this moment - even if he was still just a nominal apprentice knight, even if he couldn't even afford a single gold punt, this system that he thought of as his lifeline was still here.

  What's more, he is now in the time before the Blood Moon War!

  All disadvantages don't matter anymore.

  Because his memories were still there, his experiences were still there, about how to fight, how to mix potions, set traps... and assassinate, he remembered them all clearly!

  "I'm back, with a lingering sense of regret..."

  Dean, muttering in a low voice, suddenly raised his head, his eyes cold as knives: "Xiti, Gao Sai, Sheng Jiao? I'm back! This time, I'll give you a big surprise! Guaranteed to be unforgettable for the rest of your lives!"

  Standing at the entrance of the Central Knights' Regiment, Dean made a silent vow in his heart and then picked up his backpack, quickly heading towards the North City Gate of Feicui - where the direction to Tiel led, and there was still someone waiting for him.

  ……