nyslfriends Chapter 101 The Overlord of the North
Chapter 101 The Overlord of the North
Chapter 101 The Overlord of the North
On the training ground.
A group of retired ordinary veterans stood in neat square formation, their backs straight as javelins, their eyes fixed on the young lord at the front of the line.
"What's your name?"
"My name is Martin, Young Master Richard!"
Richard carefully examined the man's weathered, rough face, nodded slightly, and then walked to the next person, repeating the same question.
"What's your name?"
"My name is Kevin, Young Master Richard!"
This man had more lively features, and when he smiled, there were laugh lines at the corners of his eyes. Richard's gaze lingered on his face for a moment before moving on to the next man.
He knew he might not be able to remember all these people's names at once, but he still wanted to try his best to have a basic impression of them.
These are not ordinary citizens; they are veterans who have served in the Wolf Army for a full ten years before retiring, and they are the main force for Chiffon's future.
In fact, not all reservists can stay for the full ten years; a large number of them will retire early.
Some were discharged for violating military discipline, some gave up voluntarily because they couldn't withstand the high-intensity training, and others knew they had mediocre talent and wanted to leave the military as soon as possible to find a way out.
But these people in front of us all endured ten years of hardship before officially retiring, and this alone is enough to prove their excellent character.
They haven't made any major mistakes, which shows they are all loyal and reliable people from good families, and their willpower far exceeds that of ordinary people.
In some respects, they were even tougher than some active-duty soldiers in high-ranking legions.
What they lack.
It was never about temperament or perseverance, but simply that extraordinary talent that allowed him to break through.
Richard walked over to each person, asking their names one by one, moving from the front row to the back row, and from the left to the right.
at last.
Richard walked through the entire formation, then turned and stepped onto the high platform, looking down at the crowd below.
"I just asked each of you for your names, hoping to remember what each of you looks like."
"But as I walked, I suddenly felt that this was a bit redundant, because I realized that I had seen many of you before."
"I was only eight years old when you enlisted. In the ten years I grew up, I saw you standing guard at the city gate, patrolling the streets, and maintaining order in the fields during the busy farming season."
"Actually, we are all familiar with each other, it's just that I can't remember your names."
Upon hearing this, the veterans in the audience all showed expressions of sighs and emotions.
yes...
In addition to their reserve training, they also had to take on patrol, guard duty, and maintaining order. Over the years, they had seen this youngest son of the Wolf Warriors countless times.
He would either go out shopping with his butler or play alone in the garden outside the mansion. The number of times the reservists bowed to him while on guard duty was countless.
Back then, he was just a child who needed protection, but now he is a lord of his own domain.
Standing on the high platform with an awe-inspiring presence, he became the person they were about to follow.
Richard smiled slightly, his gaze suddenly falling on Martin and Kevin.
"Martin, Kevin, I remember a few years ago when I came back from outside the city, there was a huge downpour, and the carriage got stuck in the mud at the gate. You two braved the rain to help me lift the carriage out, right?"
Martin and Kevin looked up abruptly, their eyes filled with surprise. They never expected that after so many years, young master Richard would still remember this little thing!
Martin immediately stepped forward.
Respond loudly.
"Yes, Master Richard, you even rewarded us with some copper coins, saying it was what we deserved!"
Before Richard could speak, Anthony, standing behind him, was taken aback. He asked with a puzzled look, "The three of us were in the same squad back then, and we even stood guard at the city gate together. How come I didn't know about this?"
Richard was also somewhat surprised. He turned to look at him, thought carefully for a moment, and said, "I remember there were only the two of them carrying the carriage. You shouldn't have been there, right?"
Kevin suddenly chuckled, then coughed lightly and bowed to Richard, explaining, "Young Master Richard, at that time Anthony had just married the girl he admired."
"After getting married, I didn't know how to control myself and my body felt completely drained. I was always yawning during training."
"The training officer was furious and punished him with an extra week of training, which also temporarily relieved him of his guard duty, so he wasn't there that day!"
These words were spoken.
The training ground erupted in laughter!
These usually serious veterans were practically doubled over with laughter, their eyes all fixed on Anthony.
Anthony's face instantly turned bright red. He turned his head away in embarrassment, wishing he could disappear into a crack in the ground, muttering to himself.
"That happened so many years ago, why are you bringing it up again..."
Richard couldn't help but laugh out loud, which lightened the slightly serious atmosphere.
For a long time.
He raised his hand and waved to the audience, and the laughter gradually subsided, and the training ground returned to silence.
So,
"In a way, you have witnessed my growth, watched me grow from a child into an adult."
"We are not strangers to each other, just not close. Now, I will reintroduce myself."
"I am no longer the fifth son of the Wolf, but the lord of Chiffon Territory, a baron conferred by Earl of the Wolf, and the master of Chiffon Wasteland and Rock Forest."
The veterans below the stage immediately bowed in salute, their movements perfectly synchronized.
"Greetings, Your Lordship!"
Richard nodded in satisfaction.
His gaze swept over the crowd again.
He continued, "You may not know this, but in order to persuade the Earl to allow me to recruit you retired veterans..."
"I specially offered a batch of magical materials worth one hundred gold coins to the Wolf, and that is why I can stand here now, facing all of you."
Upon hearing this, the veterans below the stage were all astonished. A magical material worth one hundred gold coins!
This is no small sum; it's enough to buy a small estate and allow ordinary citizens to live a good life for generations!
But why?
They were filled with doubt because they were just ordinary people without any extraordinary potential. Was it not worth it?
Richard smiled.
"You might find it incredible and wonder why I would go to such great lengths to recruit you retired ordinary soldiers."
"Actually, the Earl also felt that what I did was not worth it, and he also tried to persuade me."
"Let me recruit those young free men who haven't been tested for talent, and tell them that those kids have more potential, a higher ceiling, and are cheaper to train."
Speaking of which...
Richard's voice suddenly rose!
"But I refuse!"
His gaze was intense as he swept over every face in the audience, his voice filled with unprecedented expectation and passion!
"I told the Earl, you are the ones I should recruit more!"
"Because I believe in you!"
"I look forward to the results of your training! I admire your tenacity! I trust your loyalty and honor!"
"once!"
"You have witnessed my growth, protected my safety, and guided me through a decade-long period of time."
"Now!"
"I hope you can once again witness Qi Feng's rise from a barren wasteland to become the strongest overlord in the North!"
"I also hope that you will protect Qifeng and the home that will soon be ours, just as you protected me before!"
Richard stepped forward, slowly pointed to the crowd below the stage, and finally pointed directly to the sky, shouting almost like a roar!
"The fact that your hearts don't pump doesn't mean you're all just ordinary mortals!"
"Because you met me!"
"Not a wolf!"
"Not stars!"
"It's chiffon cake!"
"I guarantee that you will all break through to the extraordinary realm, standing atop the highest mountain peaks that can touch the heavens, so that all the high-ranking legions of the empire can only look up to you in awe!"
"Under the sharp edge of your swords, they will only tremble with fear like helpless little girls, kneeling down and praying to the heavens for a light that can never reach them!"
"When your bugle calls resound across the land, when Chiffon's banners sweep across the sky, they will make the hearts that once pumped stop beating!"
"I will make sure everyone remembers that you are the most invincible warriors of humanity!"
"I!"
"Lord Richard of Chiffon solemnly promises you!"
"As long as you offer your absolute loyalty to Chiffon, Chiffon will bestow upon you unimaginable power and wealth."
"Swear allegiance to me!!"
"Warriors!!"
"In this era of chaos and darkness, you will join me in witnessing the future of chiffon cake and forging its glory!!"
The veterans below the stage were already moved to tears by Richard's words, and their blood was boiling with excitement at his arrogant ambition!
Many people bit their lips tightly and clenched their fists to keep themselves from crying out loud.
Tears streamed down their weathered faces, washing away the resentment and confusion of the past few days.
Breaking through the extraordinary!
No worries about food and clothing!
Glory upon you!
These are things they've dreamed of their whole lives, things they've endured ten years of hardship in the military and then spent their retirement traveling around trying to reach, but they still couldn't get their hands on them!
And now...
The lord they had watched grow up was now willing to give them a chance to stand up again and take up their swords!
All you need to do is offer your loyalty!
Without the slightest hesitation.
Without the slightest hesitation.
A group of retired veterans in the audience knelt on one knee, pounded their chests with their right hands, and straightened their backs.
They looked up at Richard, their eyes filled with unwavering sincerity, and under the sky of the wolves, they shouted their oath of loyalty to Chiffon: "Light and life bear witness!"
"We swear to serve Lord Richard Chiffon to the death, and if we are disloyal, may we be endlessly burned by the flames of the stars!"
"May chiffon cake live on forever!!"
Ten years of resentment have transformed into a resolute determination to follow to the death!
Richard looked at the group of veterans kneeling on one knee below the stage, and saw the determination in their tearful eyes. He felt extremely happy.
He raised his hand to his chest and slowly bowed in salute—the most solemn respect a lord could show to his warriors.
The Chiffon Army, composed of 1,580 retired veterans, has been officially established!