"Master, why did you just leave after giving the gifts? Why didn't you talk more with Miss Artoria? Is it because of Toram?" Arthur asked doubtfully.
"It would be nice to have that little lion. Do you think Arturia likes drinking tea and having fun like other noble ladies? A qualified knight not only practices martial arts and fighting spirit, but also has equestrian skills that are indispensable for military affairs.
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Aslan was very serious and glanced at Cruze.
"She is younger than you. By the time she is your age, she will be a seventh-level knight."
Cruze's face suddenly turned red.
He felt the slow malice in Aslan's words.
"There is a hurdle to break through the sixth level and the seventh level. It depends on whether the fighting spirit can be released. It is not that easy to break through."
Faced with Cruze's rebuttal, Aslan only said one sentence.
"She's younger than you!"
Cruze is only twenty years old this year. Not only in the Kingdom of Cleveland, but also in the Xinuo Continent, he is a top-level genius, and he has been despised by people there.
"What's more, knights still have various courses to master, and they want to..."
"She's younger than you!"
Cruze shut up immediately. He felt that if he continued to chat with Aslan, he would be unable to help but draw his sword.
Temporary main square in the town of Merlo.
Designated by Aslan as Merlo Square, it covers an area of 400,000 square meters and can accommodate one million people for a grand banquet.
When such a large piece of open space was originally arranged, Essien was very dissatisfied and angry because he felt it was such a waste.
Today there are 500 Merlot troops, 500 city defense troops, 200 heavily armored guard corps, and more than a thousand members of the construction corps gathered here. They have also put on clean military uniforms, and their previous tools have been replaced with sharp weapons.
More than 2,000 soldiers stood in the middle of Nuoda's square, with murderous intent and power in all directions.
In particular, the performance of the strongest Mello Army and the Heavy Guards Army during this period was remarkable, and Wilson had to admit that the combat effectiveness of professional soldiers far exceeded that of ordinary militiamen.
The heavily armored guards are composed entirely of barbarians. Their strong bodies can be called humanoid tanks on the battlefield when they wear three layers of armor weighing hundreds of pounds. They are not afraid at all even if they collide with knights head-on. They are the strongest under Avilan.
Elite.
Guard is a name specially given by Aslan.
"Leanning, do you know the meaning of guard."
Wilson was in charge of this swearing-in meeting. This was Aslan's order. Black June was approaching and he couldn't get away. At the same time, he looked down on the six lords of the Billy region.
Such an enemy does not need him to take action personally.
Leanning looked at the other companions standing beside him with a blank expression, and their expressions were roughly the same.
"Wei! It means a guard, a defender! A warrior! A warrior, a warrior!"
Will believed in the good script prepared by Aslan.
"So the heavy-armed guards are the strongest shield in our Mero region, and it is our duty to protect the people and territorial integrity of the Mero region."
"The knights will become the strongest spears and swords in the hands of the lord, opening up and expanding the territory for the lord. The guards will be the strongest armor and shields in the hands of the lord, protecting every inch of the mountains and rivers and every people."
Following Wilson's declaration, Ryan's breathing could not help but quicken.
The barbarians who were watching around were about to jump with excitement, and the people of Mero Town were also excited to hear this.
"Do you know your responsibilities now?" Gawain stood up at the right time and shouted loudly.
"Defend your homeland to the death! Defend Merlot to the death."
Leanning shouted.
Then all the heavily armored guards also shouted loudly, and all the barbarians did not expect that the Lord would give them such a high honor.
"Alfonso leads five hundred city defense troops to garrison Wood Fortress, which is the only way to Merlo Town. Even if the whole army is killed in battle, you will not be allowed to take a step back. Brothers in the city defense army, remember this for me.
Behind you are the wives, children, and children at home." Gawain held the hilt of his sword in both hands and stood in front of the high platform.
Alfonso immediately knelt down on one knee.
"I am willing to defend Wood Fortress to the death. Even if I fight to the last drop of blood, I will never take a step back."
Five hundred brothers from the city defense army also knelt down on one knee.
Gawain nodded and looked at the construction corps next to him.
"Gut! Willik obeys!"
"My subordinate is here!"
Gut and Willick immediately stepped forward and knelt down on one knee.
"My lord, I have something to tell you! You two are responsible for looking after the house for me. I don't want my house to be gone when I come back."
After Gawain read this sentence with a strange look on his face, he taught Aslan's handwritten letter to the two of them.
The two people who were originally unable to go out with the army, after hearing Gawain's words, their dissatisfaction immediately disappeared.
"My subordinates will fight to the death to protect the Lord's family."
"Okay!" Gawain taught the two people the letter. Seeing the two people's high popularity, he admired the lord's methods very much.
"Go to war!"
Gawain roared angrily and raised his sword high.
The army roared angrily, turned around and headed outside Mero Town.
More than two thousand people turned around at the same time, walking in unison, and the iron blood and chill gave the people of Mero an indescribable peace of mind.
They firmly believe that their army can definitely defeat the enemy.
The children who had been arranged in advance rushed over and gave the wild flowers prepared in their hands to the soldiers who were going on the expedition. Before leaving, they also gave all the soldiers a hand-raising salute.
At this moment, all the soldiers were holding the weapons in their hands tightly. I don't know who returned the salute first, and all the soldiers also began to raise their hands to salute. This was the military salute set by Aslan.
It is convenient for soldiers to salute. After all, it is not easy to kneel down in armor.
"Everyone has it! Gift in return!" Gawain roared angrily.
There was a crash and a uniform military salute echoed throughout the square. This scene made everyone excited.
Xiljin held on to Irene with all her might, fearing that if she let go, the girl would rush out to find her father.
In the past, Alfonso often went out to fight, and Silkin was very worried that he would never come back. At the same time, he also felt an unspeakable sense of guilt.
Because every time Alfonso returns home with a full load, it means that countless families have been destroyed.
But today, Xiljin was different. He felt indescribably proud.
"Mom, I want to be a soldier when I grow up!"
Erin said very seriously.
Before Xiljin could speak, he heard the child next to him saying the same thing.
"When I grow up, I want to be a soldier and defend my homeland with the lord."
Such voices kept coming and going. If the children were just talking, those teenagers who had just grown up were heading towards the city lord's mansion in groups. They wanted to be soldiers and protect their families and country.
In the past, it was because of the high salary of soldiers, but now they do it for the honor and belief.
Wilson and Essien looked at the scene in front of them, their eyes couldn't help but turn red.
The people's support is available! The rise of the Mero region is just around the corner.