Insufficient balance

  Entering the Shuda Kingdom, it is indeed very different from Aisha, but the folk customs are simple and honest. Everywhere in Shuda can be seen warriors wearing warrior attire, even in some remote villages, which shows that Shuda values martial arts.

  On the road, I practiced some high-level magic from the light system magic book that Teacher Di gave me before, which I couldn't practice before. It's really powerful, and although it's only one level higher, the effect is truly worlds apart. The increase in my strength has made me even more confident in completing this trial.

  Because I was wearing the Earth Knight's uniform (given to me by War Tiger), I arrived at the capital of Shuda Kingdom, Shuda City, without any twists or turns. What a magnificent building! The tall castle towers made people tremble with fear, and the soldiers guarding the city were all robust and powerful. As I observed, the city guards were all composed of high-level warriors, truly formidable strength.

  The officers and soldiers guarding the city gazed at my Earth Knight attire with admiring eyes, satisfying my vanity once again. Just as I was about to enter the city, someone inside suddenly shouted, "Make way for the person in front!" I instinctively stepped aside and looked towards the city, wow, is that a land dragon?

  Only to see 10 huge creatures rushing out of the city, each with a fully armed knight sitting on its back, holding a giant dragon gun that is 3.6 meters long. What a magnificent sight! Those huge creatures should be earth dragons, right? I observed carefully and found that they are similar to Xiao Jinchang's, but slightly smaller, about 5 meters in length and 2 meters in height. Two sturdy hind legs support its massive body, and the front limbs are two large claws, absolutely no need to doubt its ability to tear tigers and leopards apart.

  I asked a soldier beside me: "Excuse me, are these people from the Dilong Army?"

  The soldier looked at me and replied: "You're not a local, are you? The Dilong Army Corps has routine patrols every day. They're our idols."

  I smiled and said: "Yes, I'm here to attend the Royal Knights Academy. Never seen a dragon before. It's really majestic."

  The soldier looked respectful and said: "You will definitely become a member of the Dilong Army in the future."

  As I walked into Xuda City, the streets were very lively. I only asked once and found out the location of the Royal Knights Academy. When I arrived at the entrance of the academy, I was stopped by the guard standing at attention just as I was about to enter.

  "He politely said: 'Hello, who are you looking for?'"

  "I hastily said: 'Hello, I am a graduate of the Royal Intermediate Magic Academy of Aisha Kingdom, entrusted by Dean Lao Tun Di, to find Dean Li Ke Wen of your academy.'"

  "It turned out you're from Aisha Kingdom, I'll take you to see the principal!" He said readily.

  "Thank you then." He handed me over to another guard and led me into the Knights' Academy. As soon as we entered the gate, I saw a sculpture of a galloping horse, which seemed to be the symbol of the knights. The guard and I wound our way through several teaching buildings and large training grounds, arriving at a corner of the academy. The environment here was actually quite good, like a small forest, with many rare flowers and grasses planted. In the center of the forest was a small courtyard, and in the center of the courtyard stood a small wooden house. Before we even approached, I heard someone speaking.

  "A stern and angry voice said: 'How can you be so stupid? Don't just mechanically practice the moves, learn to apply them flexibly. Practicing like this will never make you a true Paladin, you're stupid to death.'"

  Another clear and respectful voice respectfully replied: "Yes, teacher."

  "Like a wooden stake, come again."

  I asked the gatekeeper: "What's going on here?"

  The gatekeeper smiled and said: "It's the Dean who is instructing his junior disciple, let's go over there."

  I felt a little apprehensive inside, "Is it okay to disturb them?"

  No sooner had I finished speaking than a stern voice came from the small courtyard, "Who is it? Didn't I order that no one disturb me without my permission?"

  "The gatekeeper bowed and said: 'Director, it's someone sent by Lord Laborde of Aisha Kingdom looking for you.'"

  "Oh? Come quickly."

  I walked into the yard with the gatekeeper, and there were two people inside. One was an old man who was over 2 meters tall, with a full beard, wearing a short martial arts uniform, holding a wooden sword in his hand. Beside him was a boy who looked about my age, slightly taller than me, bare-chested, revealing sturdy muscles, also holding a wooden sword. It seemed they were just sparring.

  I walked quickly to the old man's front, made a deep bow, and humbly said: "Liko Wen teacher, hello, I am Longbow Wei, a graduate of Aisha Kingdom Intermediate Magic Academy. I was entrusted by Teacher Di to come visit you."

  The teacher looked me up and down, smiled and said: "Lauron this old fellow, I thought he was going to betray me. Are you his disciple? Now there are still people willing to learn his broken light magic. Looking at your qualifications, why don't you come and study martial skills with me instead? Haha."

  His bright and cheerful personality made me a bit embarrassed, I said calmly: "Dee teacher's light system magic is still very powerful, and your martial skills are unique, I'm afraid the student can't handle both. Here is a letter from Dee teacher, please take a look."

  Mr. Wen took the letter and said, "Don't be so wordy, I'm getting a headache from listening to you. Let me take a look at what Old Di wrote." He quickly read through the letter, then looked me up and down again, making me feel uneasy. Only then did he say, "Old Di has a lot of faith in you in this letter, saying you're a magical genius - I wonder just how much of a genius you are."

  I didn't dare to answer, afraid of offending this hot-tempered old man with a wrong response. Luckily, his apprentice helped me out, "Master, he's just arrived and you won't even let him rest in the house, don't scare him."

  "Hehe, okay, you young people be more affectionate with each other in the future. Let's go inside. You can leave now." The last sentence was said to the gatekeeper.

  We walked into the wooden house, and Teacher Wen asked me about Di teacher's recent situation. From his questions, I could sense the deep friendship between him and Di teacher.

  "Right, I haven't introduced you yet. This is my apprentice, Dong Ri Huo, a half-elf and the child of a sensitive and emotional teacher, haha."

  On a winter day, I was somewhat embarrassed by what Teacher Wen said. I nodded to him and said, "Hello, please take care of me from now on." He responded with a kind smile.