Charney, who had been in the business world for a long time, still couldn't control the shock on his face when he saw the glowing longsword in Adams' hand.
Just three days ago, he even specially looked for the master who taught Adams swordsmanship to confirm it. Adams didn't succeed in breaking through, and it seemed like he might stay at the level of a 3rd-level knight for the rest of his life. That was why there was this grand banquet.
But why did Adams become a mid-level knight today? This was really too puzzling!
Mrs. Charney stood at the side, and looked at the father and son with a conflicted expression. She was happy for Adams, but she was also worried for Charney. She didn't know what to say.
"Adams, when did you break through? Have you really become a mid-level knight? "Charney asked Adams as he quickly calmed himself down. He had a doubtful look in his eyes.
"I just broke through last night," Adams said calmly. He then looked at Michael at the side, and respectfully said, "I would like to invite the castellan to be the witness as to whether I have become a mid-level knight."
"Turning the sword into light. This is indeed something that can only be achieved after breaking through to 4th-tier. I have observed the blood in Adams' body, and he has indeed reached 4th-tier. He has officially become a mid-level knight." Michael nodded before extending his right hand to Adams. He smiled, and said, "Congratulations, young knight."
"Thank you." Adams quickly put away his longsword and shook Michael's hand. He couldn't hide the excitement on his face.
"With the castellan as a witness, it seems like this three-year promise is going to end with Adams' victory."
"Charney is probably going to have insomnia again. I really don't know what to say about this son of his."
"So impressive, a young 4th-tier knight!"
Everyone looked at Adams and his son with different expressions. Some were surprised, some were gloating, and there were also some fangirls who revealed admiring smiles.
"Father, you will keep your promise, right?" Adams looked at Charney as he tried his best to control his emotions.
Charney's hands were trembling slightly. He had waited for this day for three whole years. He thought that victory was in his hands, and he was about to start his plan to groom his successor. He didn't expect Adams to give him such a huge blow.
However, the stage had already been set up, and most of the nobles in Chaos City had gathered here. City Lord Michael had made the decision himself, and if he were to go back on his word, then he would be a complete liar, and the Gould Family would be completely disgraced.
"Adams, I admire your character and talent as a knight, and you have once again proven this in front of everyone by becoming an honorable 4th-tier knight. Your mother and I are proud of you." Charney reached out and patted Adams' shoulder gently as he said with an amiable smile, "Don't worry, Adams, I'm not a knight.
"I promise you that I will not interfere with your progress towards becoming a great knight in the future. However, I hope that you can consider becoming a great knight while also becoming an outstanding successor of the Gould Family. You will shoulder the responsibility of continuing the glory of the Gould Family. "
Charney looked at Adams with a burning gaze. There was hope and anticipation in his eyes.
"Adams, you are your father's only child." Adams' mother also took two steps forward and held Charney's hand gently as she looked at Adams affectionately.
Everyone was looking at Adams. No one should be able to reject such an offer, right?
In the eyes of most people, Adams only wanted to become a knight because he wanted to have fun. When he had enough fun, he would return to his original position.
"I'm sorry, Father. I reject." Adams looked at Charney and lifted his chin slightly as he revealed a confident smile. "My hair has already grown back. I believe that I can become an outstanding knight. My goal is to become a great knight like Alex. What I need is focus, so I cannot be distracted by money and women."
"Hair?" Charney's gaze shifted upwards, and landed on Adams' head. His head was shining under the bright candlelight, and there was indeed a layer of new hair that was as fine as hair. It was like the grass that was moistened by the spring rain as it stuck out from the top of his head.
"Adams' hair has really grown back!" Adams' mother was elated. She took a few steps forward instinctively, and her eyes turned red as she looked at the new hair that covered the top of his head.
"It has really grown back?" Charney murmured in surprise. Back then, when he started to lose his hair, he had also shut himself off for a period of time. He had thought of countless ways to regrow his hair, but neither the doctors nor the mages could do anything about it. It took him many years to slowly accept his bald appearance, but he still felt uncomfortable every time he heard people talking about it behind his back.
"Wow, baldness can be cured now?"
Everyone expressed their surprise. Many people who were suffering from hair loss had their eyes lit up. They looked at Adams and thought about how they could get close to him and ask for the method to cure their hair loss.
Charney looked at Adams, and it was as though he was covered in a layer of light. His gaze was still as clean and pure as a youth's. He recalled the youth who wanted to become an outstanding musician but chose to compromise in the end. Now, he had already forgotten how to hold a musical instrument.
"Have I still become the person I hated back then?" Charney thought self-deprecatingly. He looked at Adams with a smile, and said, "Since you want to become a knight like Alex, who was invincible when he was 30 years old, I will wait for you for another 10 years. If you are still a nobody by then, I will already be old. You can come back and inherit the family business."
Adams looked at Charney in surprise. He thought that his father would try all ways to stop him. He did not expect him to propose a 10-year agreement again.
Looking at the loneliness in his eyes, Adams felt guilty for the first time. After a moment of silence, he nodded solemnly, and said, "Alright, a 10-year agreement. If I am still a nobody after 10 years, I will definitely come back and inherit the family business and continue the glory of the Gould Family."
Michael took a step forward and laughed heartily. "Since this is the case, let me be the witness for this 10-year agreement."
"What a strange person." The Hill thought to himself as he looked at Adams. However, on second thought, he was probably also a strange person in the eyes of others.
…
It was late at night, and Amy's had already closed for business. The pitch-black hall on the first floor was completely silent.
Just then, a bat that was hanging upside down in the corner quietly landed, and turned into Camilla, who was wearing a black dress. She laughed coldly, and said, "Haha, stupid human. Wait until I get the photostone. I will definitely teach you a lesson!"
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