While Yi Han was having the most impolite thoughts in the world, Professor Ingeldel was feeling quite proud of himself.
"I really did well to bring them here," he thought.
The knight order that Professor Ingeldel had brought, the White Poplar Knights, was one of the most renowned knight orders in the empire.
Unlike other knight orders that stayed in one region to protect it, the White Poplar Knights roamed the entire empire, seeking out danger on their own.
That was the White Poplar Knights for you.
While it was common for knights to travel with servants and slaves in grand fashion, the White Poplar Knights were different.
They traveled alone, with just a horse and a set of armor, traversing the vast and treacherous lands of the empire.
To do that, they needed more than just exceptional swordsmanship.
They needed the ability to handle all sorts of situations and think on their feet.
As such, these knights could teach the young students a great deal! "A much better choice than bringing knights of the same age..."
While Professor Ingeldel was feeling proud, Bikelintz, a knight of the White Poplar Knights, stroked his beard and frowned.
"I came because Ingeldel asked, but I think I might have made a mistake."
Bikelintz didn't like dealing with students or young apprentice knights.