Specialty Change: Lorina

I see that you're training hard today as well, Lorina. I'm impressed.

Hello, Commander.

It's been a while since you've joined our Order.

I think it's time for you to take the exam to officially become a knight.

Finally... Me, an official knight...!

You must prepare yourself, Lorina. It's not an easy task.

You have to prove yourself through intense training and missions, and in the final test...

The final test... Is it what I think it is?

That's right, you have to beat me in a sparring match.

Obviously, I won't use my full strength, just enough to test you appropriately.

Even so, don't let your guard down. The standards of the test will be very strict.

If you fight the same as when you attacked me, you probably won't pass.

Commander... That time was because of Tenebria's illusion magic. I'd never attack you on purpose!

Of course, of course. What I'm trying to say is, that won't be enough.

Incredible mastery over your weapon and a strong will is needed to become a worthy knight.

Got it.

Oh, and if you do really well, you can be granted a position even higher than a simple anointed knight.

Even higher...?

Prove yourself, and you will find out.

Return to your training. I'll see you at the final test.

I'll be rooting for you as well, Lorina! You have to pass the test and become an official knight, no matter what!

I've been waiting for the chance for so long... I can't lose out on this opportunity!

Commander Crozet might have no openings in his defense, but my spear gives me a long reach.

If I can become one with my spear, I know I can pierce his shield!

Just you watch! I'll pass the test with flying colors!

Why are you all the way out here? I thought today was the day of Lorina's test?

The Order of the Shield usually hold their tests in high places like this. You'll also have to come here when it's your time.

I see. I thought it was being held in the fortress.

The Commander is too fixated on formalities! Making us come all the way here in this kind of weather...

Enough chit-chat!

We shall now conduct the final test for the apprentice knight, Lorina Lilin.

Are you ready, Lorina?

Yes! I, Lorina Lilin, am ready.

Wow! What's that? Something's flying this way!

Is...that??

Commander!

I told you not to chit-chat!

Commander! It's a Wyvern!

And Nagas, too! Lots of them!

What??

I can just about manage a Naga, but a Wyvern...

The Wyvern's aiming for you, Commander!

It's got him from behind!

What should I do? I can't go save the Commander because of the Nagas...

Ugh!

Calm down... Lorina... You need to be calm in times like these.

Focus, and you'll be able to read the Wyvern's movement.

Keeping aiming at the target and there'll be an opening when it lands.

Remember the training. Think of your spear as an extension of your body.

Damn... The shield's too far away from me! Ah!

It's coming back... Be patient... Now!

Here I go!

Wow! Lorina defeated a Wyvern all on her own!

You're amazing, Lorina! I've never seen a spear move so fast and true!

That was amazing... It was like she knew how the Wyvern would move before it did.

If she's this good, does she even need to spar the Commander?

You saved my life, Lorina.

Commander... To save you, I...

That's right. You've fought valiantly, and you were in perfect sync with your weapon.

Oh!

Maya's right. There is no need for us to spar, Lady Lorina Lilin.

You've passed the test. The ceremony will be held back at the fortress.

In the name of the Goddess and the great heroes of the past, I grant you the title of knight. May you never forget your honor and loyalty.

I, Lorina Lilin, shall never forget my honor and loyalty.

Please stand up and receive your weapon and armor, Lady Lorina Lilin.

Yes, sir. Thank you, Commander.

Do you remember me saying you could be granted a position even higher than a simple knight if you proved yourself sufficiently?

You passed your test with flying colors, so I shall appoint you the title of Vice-Commander.

Vice-Commander!?? T...Thank you very much.

Me, Vice-Commander of the Order of the Shield... Just yesterday I was only an Apprentice Knight!

It's all a bit hard to take in... How should a Vice-Commander act? I'm scared to make any mistakes.

Lorina! You looked so cool during the ceremony. And to be appointed Vice-Commander? Congratulations!

Thanks, Maya. But I'm worried. I don't know what exactly Vice-Commanders do.

Ah, don't worry too much about that.

When I was appointed to be an official knight, I was appointed as Combat Commander, but nothing really changed.

Combat Commander??

Yeah. Everyone has their own title, right?

I was still an apprentice, so I was appointed as Patrol Leader. There aren't actually any other members of the patrol team for me to lead except Racoo, but we'll grow.

I'm the leader of the Strike Team. There's no one in my team at the moment either, but I'm actively recruiting.

It may just be a title, but the Commander wants us to be active in the growth of our order.

I see...

That's right.

We'll all grow. We'll try our best to achieve our goals and overcome our limits.

It's the same with our Order. If we find more like you who dream of becoming knights, we can only keep getting bigger.

By that time, I'll have so many knights under my command. And then...

I'll change the name of the order to the Knights of Lorina's Glowing Spear! Ah, it sounds so cool!