The Seventh Knight

and responsibility to be a pillar of strength for the kingdom now that I

s time for me to h

e day, I heard a knock coming from the front door. There, I fou

met," the golden-h

ale soldier told me, "It's

id, "Likewise. What bri

is my partner, Layla," the g

our presence at the palace. He says that it's time

looked down for a moment before staring back

den," the meeting hall of the knights. Once we were before the lar

r knight," Layla

I found six people along with King Edward. There were exactl

of them had smiles on their faces. It was easy to tell tha

placed a hand on my shoulder. For a man who was younger t

, I'm sure you're all aware of Sigurd's status by now," said Edwa

ared, "This is Sigurd of the Black Rose, the hero

essed with me. I could tell that some of

e else. He was an imposing knight with a large horizonta

Balthus," s

ning your judgment. However, I must note that it's been tradition that there are only six knights of Regalia. It has been th

t to my reasoning, I will tell you this: our kingdom has gone through so much. Every single day, I see the faces of m

n the room. "I have agonized over the perils of my people, and it pains me to say that I am incapab

ent, and Balthus

ntinued, "Sigurd's story as a commoner rising through the ranks and bec

internally that I was no hero. Guilt was eating me up inside, and yet I could do nothing but s

r. "We've been in this war for long enough to see two generations of kings fight it. Trad

With Sigurd's story, the Seventh Knight, we will inspire the people to rise up and fight for their country. He may not yet be a knight like yourselves, bu

raised her hand. Edward promptly gave her the privil

ve all the guile and wit that he has. King Al

with King Edward, and I accept Ser Sigurd into High Garde

stands with you, then you have my blessing. Klein of the White Plains stands with King Edward, a

him. "Balthus the Bold is yours to command, sire. I stand with King Edward and I accep

rd, I have watched you grow up since you were but a whelp. King Alfred was my greatest friend. He was always saying that you will be the man to

Marcus the Lionheart stands with King Edward, and I accept Ser Sigurd i

the room knelt before King Edwar

d, "Lyanna, Sierra, thank you for your loyalties. I sw