Roger took a look and found that the person who made the objection was the Minister of Military Affairs Sebastian Vatel. He couldn't help but cursed in his heart: "This guy is ruining my good things again. [] This bastard is always against me.
He must be the spy of the undead creature, and I will teach him a lesson myself if I have the chance!"
Although Roger thinks so, he also knows that as the Minister of Military Affairs, Walter is one of the most powerful people in the kingdom. It is impossible to bring him down with his current ability. He can only slowly find opportunities to take revenge in the future.
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Alonso III was also very angry that Walter dared to oppose his decision. He asked solemnly with a cold face: "Marquis Walter, do you still not agree to commend Baron Lee?"
"Mr. Li has made such great contributions, His Majesty should commend him." Vettel stated that he agreed to commend Roger as soon as he came up. This was not expected by Alonso III, so he could only listen to him patiently.
Wattel already knew the king's temperament very well, and immediately smiled and said to him: "It's just that Mr. Li is not even a knight. Your Majesty directly grants him the title of baron. I'm afraid the Senate will not agree."
After hearing what Vettel said, Alonso also frowned, looking very embarrassed.
Roger even frowned the king, and naturally guessed that something was wrong. However, he didn't know much about the kingdom's system and didn't know what was wrong. The anxious Roger saw that others listened to Wattle's words
After everyone was talking about it, he gently pulled the people around him and asked: "Brother...why is there a problem with His Majesty granting me the title of nobility?"
The man glanced at Roger in surprise, as if he was very surprised that he asked such a question. However, thinking that Roger was now highly regarded by the king, the man quickly explained the key to him.
It turns out that if you want to have a title of nobility in the Kingdom of Thorne, you must first have the status of a knight. Otherwise, even if the king orders Roger to be granted a title of nobility, the Senate, which specializes in managing noble affairs, will not recognize it. Without the recognition of the Senate, Roger
Jay's title of nobility is simply illegal.
There are two ways to obtain knighthood. One is that all direct descendants of nobles can obtain knighthood, and the other is that they can only obtain knighthood by studying at the knight academy in the capital. As long as they can successfully graduate, they can also obtain knighthood.
It's just that it's not easy to graduate from the knight school. In addition to learning etiquette, culture and military knowledge, the most difficult thing is that students must have at least a bronze level of strength. Only those who pass all exams can graduate.
This tradition has been around since the founding of the Kingdom of Thorne, so after Vettel raised this question, it really stumped Alonso III.
"This old bastard." Roger understood the key, and the thin-faced Vatel cursed secretly: "Curse you for giving birth to a son without chrysanthemums, and a daughter with chrysanthemums all over her body!"
However, no matter how Roger cursed Vettel, even Alonso III could not violate the tradition of the kingdom and had to ask Vettel somewhat depressedly: "Then what do you think we should do?"
"Let Mr. Li enter the Knight School." Vatel had already thought of a countermeasure and immediately replied with a smile: "There are still four months until the Knight School exams begin. As long as Mr. Li can graduate successfully, Your Majesty will
I can justifiably confer him a title!"
Although Vettel proposed a solution to the problem, Alonso III was not happy. He just said in disinterest: "Just do it your way. I am tired and need to rest."
After hearing what the king said, the ministers and nobles left the hall one after another. Roger noticed that many people looked at him with a sense of gloating. He also knew that the situation must be unfavorable to him, and he originally wanted to find Alonso III.
He wanted to ask, but the chamberlain said that the king had ordered that no one should be seen. Roger, who was full of doubts, could only go back to the Duke's Palace to ask Anna.
"This old fox!" After listening to Roger's words, Anna frowned and said, "He is using delaying tactics!"
"It's just four months late." Roger was not as worried as Anna, and said carelessly: "As long as I graduate from the knight school, won't I also get the title of nobility?"
"Are you sure you can reach bronze strength in four months?"
After being asked by Anna, Roger hesitated for a while and then said: "Even if you can't graduate this time, the worst thing you can do is take the exam again! When will the next exam be? Half a year later? Or at the end of the year??"
Anna smiled half-smilingly and said to Roger: "The knight school takes exams every three years!"
"This old fox!" After hearing the news, even Roger couldn't help but cursed.
However, there is nothing Roger can do about it. Vattel used the tradition of the kingdom to get Roger, and even the king had no choice but to give in. If Roger wants to enter the aristocratic circle of the kingdom, he must also follow the game.
Just the rules.
Seeing the angry look on Roger's face, Anna asked with concern: "What are you going to do now?"
"What else can I do? Let's go to the knight school starting tomorrow!" Roger replied through gritted teeth: "Vettel decided that it was impossible for me to graduate in just four months, so I had to do it for him.
Damn this old guy!"
Anna also admired Roger's confident look and smiled and encouraged him: "Then you should work hard! I can't help you with other courses, but you can ask me questions about etiquette and culture!"
"This girl gives me an excuse to date her at any time!" Anna's words made Roger secretly happy, but on the surface he still said seriously: "Then I'll thank you first, and I'll ask you if I don't understand anything!"
Anna was so smart, she immediately knew that Roger understood what she meant, and couldn't help but smile at him. The bright smile made Roger's eyes go straight.
At the same time, Vatel was also discussing Roger's matter with several nobles who were usually close to him.
A young man smiled with a smile on his face and said to Wattle with admiration: "Your Majesty, your hand is really beautiful. Even His Majesty can't refute it. That Roger will never become a noble now."
Wattel just smiled reservedly at other people's praises, and didn't seem to be very happy about it. Another more mature nobleman was still a little worried, frowning and asked: "Your Majesty, if that Roger really becomes a knight,
What should I do after I graduate from school?”
"Impossible." Wattle said calmly: "I got the news that Roger is only at the black iron level. I don't believe that he can improve his strength to the bronze level in less than half a year."
If Roger were here to hear what Vettel said, he would definitely be shocked.
Roger has only fought against undead creatures so far, and these are the only people who know his strength. But Vatel knows Roger's strength well. It would be strange if he has no contact with undead creatures. It's a pity that Roger can't hear it.
This conversation naturally lost an opportunity to expose Wattel's true face.