Chapter 136: Grandpa’s Encouragement

Later that night, after making some sleeping arrangements for his teammates, Moss went to his grandfather’s room. He would always chat with his grandfather before going to bed whenever he visited.

Moss saw his grandfather’s hunched figure when he entered the room. He felt that his grandfather had aged a lot since they last met. He felt sad at that moment.

“Grandpa, why don’t you come to the city and live with us?” Moss asked tentatively. Still, he knew his grandfather was stubborn because he did not want to be a burden to his family.

Lloyd turned around and looked at Moss smilingly, “It’s okay if I’m here by myself. Don’t worry about me, Moss. I’m too used to living in the countryside and don’t feel too comfortable in the city. I’ll be content if you visit whenever you’re free.”

Moss nodded heavily, holding back his tears.

“Moss, I wanted to advise you not to be disappointed when your father told me you awakened the knight class, but it seems there’s no need for me to worry now. I heard from Mill that you’ve done excellently. I know your father didn’t tell me you awakened the knight class because he was afraid I would worry.”

Lloyd’s sincere words make Moss happy. He simply sat by his grandfather’s side, held his hand, and listened attentively.

Lloyd revealed a more benevolent expression when he saw his grandson like this. He continued, “I know the heartache you feel and the hard work you put into this. Still, I won’t praise you too much. You’ve grown up, my boy.”

Then Lloyd straightened his back and asked, “Moss, your father should have told you that we have always been a family of knights, right?”

Moss nodded, his tone filled with pride as he said, “Yes, grandpa. Before I awakened my class, my father told me that our ancestors were the first knights to exist.”

Lloyd nodded in satisfaction when he heard Moss’s reply. “Yes, our ancestors were indeed one of the first knights. Also, the number of formidable knights far outnumber other classes. You must persevere since you’ve chosen to be a knight and firmly believe we are the most capable.”

“Now that you’ve achieved such outstanding results, I believe you are the mightiest knight I have ever seen, especially at your age. You already have an excellent foundation, and as long as you persevere and avoid evil temptations, you will surpass all knights before you.”

Lloyd’s words gave Moss a more profound understanding of what it meant to be a knight. But unbeknownst to Lloyd, Moss possessed the Ultimate Class Evolution System and could upgrade his class indefinitely, unlike his ancestors or other knights.

“The knights could only strengthen their defenses and attack, right? So how did they become so powerful?” Moss voiced his doubts.

Lloyd’s eyes brightly shone as he replied with satisfaction, “That is an excellent question. That is a knight’s weakness but also their strength!”

Moss looked at his grandfather in puzzlement, his eyes full of expectations.

“It’s because they were focused!” Lloyd said, “Knights who want to become the strongest among all will constantly hone their strengths and defenses until they become one with their class.”

With that, Lloyd laughed and continued, “However, maintaining absolute focus is not an easy feat. A level 70 knight is already a terrifying existence, let alone a level 100 knight, who is invincible!”

As expected, knights were a formidable class. Still, to become such a knight was a difficult task.

“Are there any other advantages to being a knight?” Moss asked again.

“Yes, the knight class brings out the best potential in a person. They are the source of all other classes, after all. We also embody humankind’s wish to protect others. We have a responsibility to humankind and possess an unbreakable faith!”

“Therefore, the knight’s spirit will ignite a guardian’s will and stimulate one’s potential under the power of faith.”

It was no wonder Moss’s ancestors became knights. Even knights could be a force to be reckoned with. That was the origin of the knight’s spirit and their birth.

“Do you know of any of those knights who are still alive, grandpa?”

“The number of powerful knights decreased in my generation. Nonetheless, many from my generation are still alive.”

Moss became ecstatic when he heard the news. He could learn more about the knights who cultivated to a more profound level if he had the chance to meet one in the future.

“Moss, You must firmly believe in your choices and walk forward unswervingly. You will reach unimaginable heights as your ancestors before you, or even better, surpass them and become a powerhouse like no other!”

“No one in our family has ever regretted becoming a knight. We are proud of ourselves. Still, I know this is an era where class matters most, so I hope you can carry the knight’s spirit and pass it on to the newer generation.

Moss frantically nodded when he heard his grandfather’s encouragement and expectations.

It was rare for the two to meet, so they conversed well into the night before Moss returned to his room to lay on his bed. His mind resembled a cinema, replaying his past experiences one after another.

He displayed the spirit of chivalry during the class awakening test even though no one thought highly of him. He successfully led his schoolmates to conquer the one-star Mystic Realm, placing first and receiving the Knight’s Spirit award.

Still, no one expected him to succeed in the professional competition. Nonetheless, his team ranked first among all teams in the team Mystic Realm competition. Then he defeated four experts who placed top ten in the overall strength ranking, in succession, during the individual Player Kill competition, advancing to the semi-finals.

He also led his team in eliminating the fully equipped Team Ice and the insufferably arrogant Super Whirlwinds in the team Player Kill competition, ultimately claiming the championship for White Deer High. He even defeated Miller’s brother, who was at a higher level.

Afterward, with the help of his newly-formed team, The Guardians, he gained ownership of the three-star Mystic Realm and killed its bosses. Now, he had reached level 15 and could compete with an opponent who was a level or two higher than himself.

He also brought more awareness to the knight class during that time, leaving a deep impression of the knight’s spirit in everyone’s hearts. People grew to adore and respect the knight class.

Moss realized that the knight’s spirit and power of faith were his driving forces whenever he turned the tides of battle, turned defeat into victory, and turned many impossibilities into reality.

Even if Moss could indefinitely upgrade his knight class, the knight’s spirit was also a fundamental source of a knight’s strength and motivation to go above and beyond their limits.

Moss was full of confidence and anticipation as he lay in bed, thinking of the elite training program.