In the early morning at Blackhammer Castle, with smoke rising from the kitchen stoves, rows of recruits were lining up in the school grounds for drills.
Chief Knight Virgil gave strict orders. You can see that all the newly trained recruits are sweating profusely from exhaustion. Many of them cannot do even a simple standing posture. The standing posture of the army is completely different from the usual standing posture. It must be
A posture is maintained for a long time. In Rhodes' team, everyone has his or her own value and status.
Many recruits can't understand why even standing postures need to be trained, but if they don't understand, they don't understand, and Virgil is not willing to explain more. In the future, they will naturally understand when they go to the battlefield. Formation training that usually seems silly is life-saving on the battlefield.
s things.
"Sir, the number of civilians is increasing, but the source of new recruits is not that good."
When Virgil saw Rhodes coming to the school grounds to observe, he greeted him respectfully. He reported to Rhodes the quality and training status of the castle's new recruits.
Rhodes actually knew that the quality of the recruits was not good. The real elites were either serving under the Queen or working as mercenaries in various places. If they were truly skilled in martial arts, who would be willing to deign to serve in a wilderness like Blackhammer Castle?
"Continue training. No one is born a warrior. They all need to undergo long-term training and actual combat to become qualified soldiers. If nothing happens, the first batch of firearms will arrive here from Dulong City in two months.
, at that time, the combat effectiveness of the Black Hammer Fort defenders will be raised to a new level."
Looking at the new recruits practicing on the school field, Rhodes returned calmly.
"Lord, this is the Lady Lyanna I mentioned to you in my letter before."
While Rhodes and Virgil were discussing the future development of Blackhammer Castle, the housekeeper and a woman in white came over.
Rhodes turned his head and looked, and a real frost beauty appeared in front of him. This priestess named Lyanna had whiter skin than Caroline, tall and well-proportioned figure, wearing a velvet robe, looking elegant and tranquil.
.The pair of tall and pointed peaks on the chest protrude from the clothes, leaving shallow wrinkles on the white robe.
She took off her cloak, and her long pale yellow hair spread out. Her green eyes looked mysterious and beautiful.
"Hello, ma'am."
Rhodes subconsciously turned around and greeted him politely. However, his eyes unconsciously stayed on the other party's beautiful face.
"Hello, sir. Thank you for ordering the construction of the Sharak Temple so that the gospel can be spread here."
Lyanna said, and performed a special etiquette towards Rhodes. Rhodes didn't know what etiquette it was, but just smiled and said, "That's what it should be."
"Sir, I have heard all about your deeds. They were all incredible experiences."
"Thanks."
"I heard you once defeated a manticore with your bare hands?"
Lyanna asked curiously. A pair of beautiful eyes stared directly at Rhodes, making Rhodes feel uncomfortable. But maybe in the eyes of these clergy, this is nothing, maybe they think that looking at them when talking
Looking into each other's eyes is a form of respect. Rhodes knew that he must respect all religions and customs.
"To be exact, I wasn't bare-handed. I had weapons on me at that time."
Rhodes replied sincerely.
"I heard that after the war, all your skin and flesh were torn, but you miraculously healed later."
"Well...but it was a long and painful process."
"So this is true?"
Lyanna's tone started to get a little excited. Looking at the serious look in her eyes, Rhodes started to become a little defensive.
"Well, really."
Rod returns.
"Although I haven't been here long, I have heard a lot about your deeds. I also heard that not long ago you led a team to Dulong City. On the way, you encountered a group of green-skinned orcs and you were struck by lightning.
But it’s okay. Is this true?”
Lyanna looked at Rhodes expectantly. The early autumn sunshine bathed her, and her fair skin was quite beautiful.
"How can I say this... It's half true and half false. I was indeed struck by lightning, but that time I lost consciousness and half of my arm was burnt. Fortunately, the Frost Witch was with me
Next, he used the frost spell to heal me in time."
Looking at Lyanna's face, Rhodes tried his best to maintain a gentlemanly demeanor.
"Sir, I have a request. I wonder if you will allow it?"
Lyanna took a step closer and looked at Rhodes more seriously.
"Say it, as long as I can do it."
"Can I see your wound?"
Rhodes was a little overwhelmed by Lyanna's request. But at this moment, the priestess was still useful to him, and it was hard for Rhodes to refuse.
"Okay, but please move a step and speak."
Rhodes said, and took the priestess to the room below the castle. This was the infirmary. There were originally dozens or twenty wounded people lying there, and most of them were treated by the priestesses.
After entering the room, Rhodes opened the window and let the sunlight shine into the room. The faint smell of blood could still be smelled throughout the room. You could see the tiny dust floating in the air under the sunlight.
"Now, please take off your coat."
Lyanna said softly. Her water-like eyes were still staring at Rhodes. Feeling uncomfortable, Rhodes took off his coat, revealing his solid and strong upper body. The soft fingers of the priestess immediately touched it.
Come up.
This feeling makes Rhodes very uncomfortable. But for Lyanna, it is nothing unusual. She is a believer of Sarlacc and a devout priestess, but at the same time, she is also a doctor. She usually treats
The patient's treatment is to touch the skin. For a priestess who knows medical skills, this skin contact is nothing.
Her soft and cold fingers touched her chest, and then she moved her arms...
"Is this the part where you were injured by lightning?"
The priestess asked curiously.
This time, her gaze no longer looked at Rhodes's eyes, but shifted to the scarred arm.
"Well, that's right."
Rhodes replied in a low voice.
"This is weird, so weird."
Lyanna muttered.
"What's wrong?"
"Why can a person who was struck by lightning recover in such a short period of time? This is the first time I have encountered such a thing."
"I'm curious too, but..."
"Sir, I think it was right for me to stay. It was Sharak who guided me to find you."
"Why?"
Rhodes asked. He looked at the priestess while putting on his own clothes.
"You must be a person blessed by God Sharak. You are her chosen one, and she will protect you until you complete your mission."
The priestess said with a serious face. But Rhodes only thought it was funny. She probably didn't know her identity as the Chosen One of the Bear God. Because of the Chosen God of Ersun, she had extraordinary physical strength and amazing recovery power. This was completely different from Sarlacc.
It doesn't matter at all. But by accident, the priestess believed that she was the person Sharak wanted to protect. This was a huge coincidence.
"Complete the mission? What is my mission?"
Rhodes put on his clothes and asked with a smile.
"I don't know, but God does."
"Then, please ask Goddess Sarak what she wants from me."
Rhodes grinned and joked.
"Please don't do this, Lord, this is a very serious matter. There must be a reason why Sarak chose you and protected you. I will try my best to interpret her will. But before that, please stay humble.
And be humble, okay?”
The expression of the priestess suddenly darkened. Rhodes knew that he had said the wrong thing and quickly changed his words——
"Sorry, I didn't mean to slander the goddess of mercy."