Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

Rascal Tiberus is the Champion Knight in the Hesse Territory who is closest to reaching the Divine Chosen rank. He has long reached the peak of the Champion Knight realm, so much so that even an ordinary Champion Knight would suffer at his hands.

In particular, his crafty and ruthless nature inclines him to "negotiate" for items and equipment he fancies from other knights. With a characteristic of seizing opportunities, he has through methods of "dueling," "threatening," and "picking fights," amassed for himself a set of the finest equipment in the territory. Except for his weapons and talisman, which are inferior to Hilude’s, the rest of his gear is almost identical to Hilude’s.

When Silvana proposed a duel, Tiberus’s tiger-like fierce gaze suddenly locked onto her figure, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips, sending chills down the knights’ spines as they recalled the terror of being dominated by his brutality.

He slowly stepped forward, the muscles beneath his armor slightly rising and falling, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression. His hands slowly clenched and released in front of his chest, the friction of his knuckles producing a bone-aching cracking sound.

"Hahaha..." His laughter was wild and sinister, shaking the air around with its resonance: "Little girl, choosing me as your opponent is indeed a wise choice. Rest assured, after this duel, I promise to give you a lifelong unforgettable lesson—that is, to never provoke an opponent who can crush you with ease!"

Silvana snorted lightly and said, "We are knights, relying on swords for victory or defeat, unlike women who rely on words. Since you accepted the challenge, then face it. I intend to defeat you in front of your Lord. Please return my bow and arrow to me."

Fighting in the meeting hall?

Tiberus’s brows furrowed slightly. Although he appeared burly and tall, over 2.2 meters, his mind was not as crude as his appearance; on the contrary, as a follower of the Sun Goddess, he was full of combat wisdom.

After hearing Silvana’s request, he immediately understood why this young lady had specifically chosen him as her challenge target.

His attacks were always open and aggressive, and just the sharp wind from his fierce war axe could wreak havoc in the meeting hall. If such a situation occurred, even if he were to win, it would not look honorable. More crucially, if he did end up wrecking the entire meeting hall, Chief Steward Hilude would certainly "promote" him!

Though he is a rascal, daring to challenge all knights, that target definitely did not include Chief Steward Hilude!

As the most powerful Divine Chosen Level knight in the Hesse Territory, Hilude’s speed of progress astonished countless knights and was truly worthy of being called the War Saintess in every sense.

Especially after Archibald’s appearance, her intense training made many shudder in fear.

More frightening was that her training visibly took effect, certainly not in vain.

All Directly Affiliated Attendants could see that this Attendant Chief was gradually mastering how to use the power of the Divine General without entering the Divine General state.

And yet, she had only seen Archibald make a move once!

In such a scenario, her breakthrough to the Legendary Level stage was just a matter of time.

She was steadily realizing her vow, ensuring that, by her power, Lord would never be injured again.

During this period, Chief Steward Hilude was most formidable, as she had not yet fully grasped how to control the power of the Divine General in ordinary states, potentially unleashing her full force with a single punch.

Tiberus was quite certain that he had also been personally trained by Chief Steward Hilude, and whether alive or not, he would be left with scars.

Thus he took this battle very seriously and replied sensibly, "Since you wish for a public contest, I won’t bully you, young lady. I won’t use any weapon. This way, even if you lose, you won’t say I relied on size to suppress you."

Hilude revealed a faint smile at the corners of her mouth, finding Tiberus’s choice commendable.

Indeed, under the current atmosphere, his war axe was too fierce; even holding it in hand would not genuinely allow him to strike Silvana, rather it would hinder his speed.

Moreover, an unarmed battle, even if he lost in the end, would not matter much; at most, it would be regarded as guidance to the younger generation, serving as a favorable tale if told. Silvana could be praised as an emerging talent, and Tiberus could be praised for his magnanimity as a strong person.

Otherwise, wielding the war axe, even if he won, would not be glorious.

Silvana’s complexion changed slightly, evidently exceeding her plans, but she still accepted her bow and arrow from the attendant beside her.

Her bow and arrow were of exceptional quality, a Refined Level elven longbow crafted from Jade Wood, with a surface as smooth as a mirror, engraved with intricate patterns of vines and leaves entwining it, with a crimson gemstone embedded at intervals. This was precisely the special feature of this bow, the Star Rocket.

This is the standard weapon used by the Wood Elf Forest Guard, forming the core of the army whenever war erupts in the forest. Each elf family stands shoulder to shoulder in battle, forming one or more legions under the command of a subordinate lord or queen. From an external viewpoint, Wood Elf armies appear a bit chaotic, as although every unit of the Forest Guard heeds their leader’s commands, they are also encouraged to seize opportunities as they arise. This principle often causes overlapping frontlines on the battlefield, with each unit of the Forest Guard advancing and retreating like leaves amidst a storm, simultaneously raining arrows down upon their enemies’ heads.