Run: 2026-05-27-01KSMF1JXEK2J1AFBR55A9SFZJ

<nc-section data-title="Greeting" data-color="red"> I dismounted Thunder near the castle stables and patted his neck. "Good boy, we made it." A gruff voice startled me. "New recruit?" I turned to see a burly man, his chest plated in metal, eyeing me skeptically. "Yes sir, Frederick, risen up from a humble village boy to become a squire. Pleased to make your acquaintance, my good man." "Roland, Janitor Knight. Make sure to get your orders from the captain, I've got pigs to slop." "I see, thank you for the introduction sir, I will go straightaway to my new master's quarters." "Hmph! That remains to be seen, boy." </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="First Impression" data-color="green"> I arrived at the stables and dismounted my horse. Just as I was about to lead Thunder to his pen, a deep voice called out, "Well, well. What do we have here?" I turned to see a tall man with a fiery beard. He wore armor that gleamed in the fading sunlight. "Are you the new squire?" he asked, his tone stern but not unkind. "Yes, I am Frederick," I replied, trying to stand up straight and look as confident as possible. "I'm here to begin my training under Lord Krscia." The man nodded. "I'm Sir Roland, the castle's senior knight. I'll be overseeing your education. We start bright and early tomorrow. I suggest you use this evening to rest and get settled." "Right, of course. Thank you, Sir Roland." He grunted, almost a laugh, then turned and strode away, his armor clanking with each step. I took a deep breath. This wasn't exactly the warm welcome I had hoped for, but it felt like I was embarking on an epic journey with a legendary hero. </nc-section> <nc-section data-title="A Cool Welcome" data-color="blue"> I approached the stables and dismounted Thunder, a mix of excitement and nervousness swirling within. As I led the majestic beast, I encountered a burly man, his graying dreads bound tightly above his scarred face. His eyes pierced me like daggers as he drew near. "Ah, the new squire. You're overdue. I'm Sir Roland, it's authorized to assign you accommodations." Theness he spoke in a hush, yet with force. "I see. Thank you very much, Sir. It is a pleasure to meet you," I replied, trying to keep my voice calm, yet inside I felt very nervous. Sir Roland snorted and shook his head. "Spare the pleasantries, boy. We don't have time for formalities here. You'll be working directly with me, learning the ropes. Think you can handle that?" I nodded, my heart pounding. "Absolutely, Sir. I'm here to learn and work hard." "See that you do. Now, come with me. I'll show you where to bunk, then we'll get started." As he led me away, I couldn't shake the feeling that my training would be more rigorous and demanding than anticipated. But I was determined to prove myself, no matter what challenges lay ahead. This was only the beginning, and I was ready to embrace it all. </nc-section>