It was almost sunrise , Jan, Aeneas and Riese we at the kingdom walls.
"Why did have to be at sunrise?" Riese yawned.
"Well, it's your fault for staying up late celebrating." said Aeneas.
"Celebrating?" asked Jan.
"Yeah. Riese and her friends from the academy had a celebration because she passed the test."
"I see. What about you?"
"I was forced to be with them."
"Oh."
Jan was about to ask more but then the inner gates opened and outside was a battlefield. Afar, Jan can see a stronghold with General Girardot in front of it. From there he yelled out to his troops.
"Alright troops! Show these baby birds what a real army is made of."
And with that statment the final test for Jan and his army has begun.
"What it started?" asked a surprised Riese, "But I'm not ready and I'm still tired."
"A true soldier is ready to take up sword in any situation at any given time." said Jan.
"Always the big talker, huh, Jan?" said an annoyed Riese. Jan just smiled.
The final test began and one of Girardot's strongholds were already taken down. Then came Jinkai, a soldier who mastered the shuriken and katana. Riese tried to sneak away but got caught by Xiaoxin, a former pirate of Dalkia. Riese then got stuck down.
"Riese!" yelled Aeneas.
"Don't worry I bring her back to the stronghold and try to keep them down." said Jan.
"alright."
Jan managed to get Riese and bring her back to the stronghold they just got. Meanwhile, Aeneas managed to take down Xiaoxin.
"What?! How did he...?" said a surprised Jinkai.
"He couldn't match Aeneas' speed." said Jan, "He's one of the quickest guys to use a lance."
"Just because he's out doesn't mean you have won."
"Not yet we haven't"
Jan then quickly ran to Girardot's stronghold.
"Hey!" yelled Jinkai, "Don't you run away from me!"
"You shouldn't be letting your guard down." said Jan.
"Huh?"
Jinkai got knocked in the head by a recovered Riese.
"He's right." said Riese, "I guess I all I needed was some sleep."
"She can recover that quick during her sleep?" thought Aeneas, "Better not tick her off."
The sun started to come up high. It was already noon. Jan, Aeneas and Riese took down the next two strongholds and were getting near Girardot's.
"Hmmm, not bad." thought Girardot, "Not bad at all. But you still have more to do."
Jan took down the remaining stronghold and the soldiers that were in it and ran to the main stronghold where Girardot is standing.Jan and Girardot were standing infront of each other
"Impressive." said Girardot, "You are strong, very strong."
"Thank you, sir." said Jan.
"One day, you will succeed in life...but only if you can defeat me."
The battle began and and Girardot was charging at a speed Jan could barely dodge.
"What was that?" said Jan.
"Where do you think Aeneas got his speed and skill from?" said Girardot.
"Huh."
The battle raged on an Jan only managed to hit a few cracks at Girardot's armor. Both men eventually were at thier limit. Jan decided to make a charge at him. Jan ran towards Girardot.
"What is he doing?" thought Girardot. All of a sudden he saw Jan's sword glow. Amazed and confused at the sword he didn't see the strike Jan made until it hit him. Afterwards, Girardot fell to the ground.
"General Girardot!" said Aeneas, "Jan, what did you do?!"
"I had no idea." said Jan.
"No, no. It's alright." said Girardot getting up, "That was good enough for me."
"Wait, then you mean?" Riese asked.
"Yes, you all passed the final test."
Jan and his friends cheered for joy as Girardot was still wondering about what happened.
"What was that?" he thought, "Didn't Jan even notice that? Hmm, I don't think he did. Nor did his comrades. Hmmm, very interesting."
Girardot intruppted the celebration.
"I expect your first mission to be a success."
"Yes, sir." they all said.
"Hey, Jan let's celebrate!" said Riese, excited.
"Oh, no. You not gonna get wasted again." said Aeneas.
"Aww, c'mon."
"No, Riese. He's right, we must be in top condition on our first mission."
"NO fair." said an annoyed Riese.
"But we can celebrate, just until the moon reaches northeast." said Jan happily.
"Yay!!"
"Oy." said a depressed Aeneas.
Jan and his friends headed back to the castle walls. Girardot was still curious and not even his soldiers have seen the glowing sword.
"It was glowing blue. Could it be? He's the one?"