One day, in Kippernia Castle, Jane is going through her training with Sir Theodore..who happened to be her mentor. She has been improving over the last few months after she found out that Sir Theodore was a descendant of a Dragonslayer. She had been much more nimbler and quicker than she was the first time she spares with Gunther, also much more stronger as I might add. She has been improving very well and Sir Theodore and Ivon discussed about whether the two are ready to finally complete their training and become a knight..Jane and Gunther had extremely getting better each day within months of training and studies. So Sir Ivan and Sir Theodore start to decide whether they're ready or not.
"So, what do you think? Do you think they're ready for the final training?" Sir Theodore asked the knight..who apparently was too busy working with another one of his crazy inventions.
"..Ehhh...I suppose they're ready..especially Gunther..I'm surprised that he manage to improve more on his techniques and skills." he answered.
"Truth be told, Jane has also manage to complete most of the practices I gave her much faster than a few months ago..I'm rather surprised by the girl..she has vastly improved..that I'm sure. She's probably going to be a knight sooner than she expected...I think they're ready Sir Ivon..they should be..for the final test is going to be tough..A lot more tougher than any of the training she had so far." Sir Theodore explained. Sir Ivan just nodded in response as it seems that he's far too busy fiddling with his ghastly contraption.
After a few hours of training (Both Jane and Gunther), they finally went to their respective mentors. The two are in for a big surprise as the two will now mention their final test.
"So, Jane, Gunther...We've thought about this while you're training..and we have decided that you two are ready to be true knights." Sir Theodore explained to the both of them.
"Really?" Jane asked, feeling rather energized. While Gunther was about to jump for joy in happiness. But Sir Ivon's "look" stopped him from doing so.
"Yes, Jane. But before we complete your training, there's a few things you need to complete that will take both your wits, skill and knowledge to pass." Sir Theodore explained.
"What is it then?" Jane asked curiously.
"Well...you see..you both have to pass a test..this is important since you will be doing this with other people. The final test goes like this..you will have to navigate beyond Dragon's cave into Mt. Holps' cave. Where you will retrieve the letter of the royal insignia. You both will bring someone only from the castle to assist you, but you MUST protect him/her at all times if your partner isn't a knight. And Jane, Dragon can only help you and Gunther to fly to the location that I told you. You can't have Dragon to help you on this final exam. Do you understand?" Sir Theodore explained and briefed the exams."
"Of course." Jane said, still in enthusiastic mood.
"Very well then..I shall give you until dawn the next day, you must find your partner by then. Now go along now. Find your partner and discuss with him or her..try and find someone who is most reliable when in times of need." Sir Ivon and Theodore left them after saying so.
"Well, this certainly seems surprising. We might as well team up on this case since he didn't tell us that we really have to work as individuals." Gunther explained to Jane
"I suppose so.." Jane answered..who looked rather surprised to see Gunther working together on this test..because he usually tends to mock Jane and challenges her on this sort of occasion. Gunther, who also surprisingly knew what she was thinking, answered.
"Don't get this the wrong way..We're only going to work together so that we can gain our titles as knights..and this time..it seems like this is much serious than any other little quests that we've done before.
Jane was watching Gunther in amazement..how can he get so mature? She thought. But still, it seems that he has made a point. Working together is the best way of completing this task. But then she has something to worry about. "But, Sir Theodore said that we must get at least one person to join us. What should we do about it?" she asked.
Gunther thought and thought but he can't think of anyone (since he is still unpopular in the castle.). Jane had thought of some of the people she could bring with her..Smithy's too busy right now at this time of the year..he has to forge as many swords as possible and feed quite a lot of horses these days..for a reason that Jane still doesn't know about. Pepper? She can't really help much at all. Rake? No...And obviously she can't think of sending children to a dangerous assignment like this..and then there's Jester...well..he's got some free time..but I can't exactly bring him to a dangerous place..but Jane's mouth suddenly just spoke the last thing she had on her mind.
"Jester?.." she said.
Gunther heard those words quite clearly. "Him? Are you serious? We should be looking for someone much better at training than he is." he said while chuckling for a bit.
"Well..who do you decide then..obviously the others are too busy..and we can only pick the residents from this castle." Jane said while looking rather annoyed by Gunther's response.
"But...he..aargh!..Fine..let's go meet that clown.." Gunther said so, having no ideas on anyone he can choose in the castle.
Jane was now looking a little worried. She wondered what would Jester say if I would drag him into trouble for a test that would determine her title as a knight. She thought of this for awhile as Gunther followed her into Jester's room.
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Okay, I'm kinda done with this chapter. Enjoy with it and read well!