[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty":3,"chapter-knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-47":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Knight: from Apprentice to the Almighty",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1847861,2453,"Chapter 47 - 40: Father and Son","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-47",47,"\u003Cp>\"Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the footsteps fade into the distance, Dalko could no longer hold back. He frowned and asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you only give Roland one month to study it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know how difficult Flowing Slash is to learn! Forget one month—even with a year or two, Roland might not be able to master it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Fosling didn’t immediately answer his son’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up his porcelain cup, took a light sip of black tea, and slowly exhaled a breath of warm air before speaking in a quiet voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dalko, what is your station?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, why are you suddenly asking...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dalko froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Answer me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gentle smile on Baron Fosling’s face vanished, his voice suddenly turning stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his father’s cold expression, Dalko couldn’t help but lower his head and answer obediently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am the eldest son of the Collins family, Dalko Collins...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m asking about your station! Your station!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Fosling rapped his fingers heavily on the tabletop. The sharp, rapid tapping made Dalko flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A noble! I am a noble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly corrected himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Fosling snorted coldly, his expression finally softening slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to the side, his sharp gaze fixed on Dalko.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, what about that boy, Roland? What is his station?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A... a commoner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dalko answered hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Fosling nodded slightly, then gestured to a nearby chair, signaling for his son to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But beyond that, you should add a few qualifiers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Fosling stroked the armrest of his chair, his gaze profound as he spoke slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is a commoner with astounding talent for forging and remarkable skill in Swordsmanship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you know? Three months ago, he couldn’t even perform the most basic hammering techniques. He was so scrawny that the other apprentices bullied him every day. But now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Baron paused, a hint of awe in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His Forging Skills are so impressive that even Mr. Hawke is left speechless. As for his Martial Arts, he managed to fight his way out of a goblin-infested jungle while carrying you, a burden, and what’s more...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dalko tugged at the hem of his clothes and defended himself in a small voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn’t a burden, I was just careless at the time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his disappointing son, Baron Fosling couldn’t help but press his hand to his forehead and sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dalko, you’re already eighteen. It’s only a matter of time before you go to the Knight Academy for advanced studies. I understand that you’re starting to build your own retinue of knights, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Baron’s gaze was like a torch as he spoke earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you really think a genius like Roland would be content to be your Military Blacksmith?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... but we’re the best of friends! We’ve been through life and death together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dalko argued frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t have to make him a Blacksmith. He could be my Knight’s Attendant...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Fosling sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dalko, you listen to me. In this world, aside from the bonds of blood, no relationship is reliable unless it involves mutual interest. Do you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dalko lowered his head, but a defiant light still flickered in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his son’s expression, Baron Fosling wearily rubbed his temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never mind. In any case, first...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression turned serious. \"When dealing with a talent like Roland, you can try to win him over, but you absolutely must not use your noble status to oppress him as you would other commoners...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could I ever do that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dalko shot his head up, his eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roland isn’t like other commoners! He’s my best friend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the word \"friend,\" Baron Fosling’s mouth visibly twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suppressed his emotions and changed the subject directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rapped his knuckles hard on the table, the sharp sound accompanying his stern lecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will remember this: no matter how outstanding Roland’s talent is, his station is ultimately just that of a commoner. And you are a noble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With commoners, you can give alms, you can bestow rewards, but you absolutely...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Baron said, enunciating each word, \"...cannot make promises lightly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Promising our family’s Combat Skills as a bargaining chip without my consent... I don’t want to see something like that happen a second time. Understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Fosling’s voice turned sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dalko muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t you still give the Combat Skills to Roland to study?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dalko!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Fosling slammed his hand on the table and shot to his feet, his sharp gaze locking onto his son like a hawk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is the ancestral creed of the Collins family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question, which he had been tested on repeatedly since childhood, made Dalko straighten his back and puff out his chest reflexively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our word is our bond!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his son answer without hesitation, the Baron nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he suddenly pointed to the door and roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now! Immediately! Take that wretched crutch of yours and get out! You are not to take a single step outside this manor for half a year! Do you hear me?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dalko hung his head and replied dejectedly, like a defeated rooster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roland, of course, was unaware of what had just transpired in the drawing room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following a servant’s directions, he had just stepped out of the main gate when a man and a woman approached him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Roland, the two hurried forward. After a slight bow, the man spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Mr. Roland. I am the servant, Matthew, and this is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matthew gestured to the girl beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mary, a maid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Dalko has instructed her to take care of your daily needs. As for me, I am to help you relay messages to Young Master Dalko when you require it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Dalko really is thoughtful.’\u003C\u002Fp>",961,"2026-06-09T07:01:39.334Z",1,"novelbin.me","c4f93f974f25c5a131927f85b3d44cc65e5b943bf504815d065a8ce54e21262d","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-48","knight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-chapter-46",216,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fknight-from-apprentice-to-the-almighty-cover.jpg"]