That Knight in Harmonia

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Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence.

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I do not need to tell you that I had entered this into a different writing contest, but each line is a letter of the sentence, "British Council is 75." The last sentence had to start off with that number. I hope you think it is good, even under the restrictions. =3

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In other words, it is war minus the shooting.
-George Orwell (1903-1950)

 

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"Bravery is needed if you want to succeed as a knight!"

 

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Robert nodded as his teacher began his lecture.

 

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"I expect great results from your training exams, do not fail me."

 

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The teacher glared at Robert directly.

 

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"I would never dare fail your expectations, honorable teacher."

 

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Silence befell the room as Robert's teacher walked up to him.

 

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He looked at Robert's face with stoicism.

 

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"Charismatic and brave knights are what we need, not brash and proud ones," he replied to Robert's statement.

 

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On that following Sunday, glory to the knights' God, Robert trembled with enthusiasm.

 

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Unfortunately, his enthusiasm would soon die out due to his nerves.

 

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"Next entry, number 75!" the judges cried out to those in waiting, and it was finally Robert's turn.

 

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'Calm and collected,' Robert thought to himself attempting to settle his nerves.

 

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"I am Robert of the village Harmonia, and I desire to be your next Knight of the grand capital, Orchestraria."

 

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"Let us begin, Squire Robert of the humble village Harmonia," the judges replied.