Chloe: I have arrived at the Knighting Hall. Where are you?
Vlad: I'm in the waiting room. They will call for me soon.
Chloe: Are you nervous?
Vlad: A little bit.
Chloe: Don't be. You will do well. I believe in you.
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Vlad turned off his phone, his heart beating a bit faster than usual. The curtains at the room's entrance shifted, and a man in steel armor entered. His unreadable face showed the hardened features forged through years of battle. In his hand, he carried a heavy suitcase of shining crimson color.
"Are you Vlad?" he asked in an even tone.
"Yes," Vlad replied, rising from the bench where he was sitting in the empty room.
"House Cendral sent this for you," he said, extending the suitcase to Vlad. "Get ready quickly. You will be called out within five minutes."
"Thanks." Vlad grabbed the suitcase without showing any emotion, although he was a bit surprised inside.
The knight nodded and went outside.
