Chapter 22. Calmly move forward one step at a time. (4)
The best choice was to pretend to follow Abel’s orders for now and then plan the future after considering the situation.
His judgment was very wise. The members didn’t know it, but Conrad’s choice now saved everyone, including himself.
“…….”
The knights looked at each other in silence. There were likely some people who were dissatisfied with the strong statement that asserted authority.
Flutter, flutter.
The members’ knees fell to the floor one by one.
“…I take orders.”
They did not forget who they were, and they knew what motivated them to endure until now.
Strict obedience to superiors.
In extreme cold places like Obest Territory, even the slightest crack can ultimately lead to death.
“Master Abel, the Ovest Knights greet you again.”
Conrad turned and knelt down towards Abel.
“Please forgive my rudeness.”
All Ovest Knights, including Conrad, knelt before Abel. It was thorough and prompt obedience without even the slightest whisper.
“…….”
Abel’s cold gaze passed over the top of Conrad’s head and scanned the members.
“……Hmm.”
Abel let out a soft laugh,
Crash.
I put the sword into its scabbard. He came over and put his hand on Conrad’s shoulder.
“Get up.”
Conrad slowly straightened his knees and stood up. Abel whispered into Conrad’s ear.
“Now that I see it, I guess I wasn’t very short-tempered.”
“…….”
“We’ll see.”
The low voice was as cold as that of a snake.
‘… … You resemble the leader in this way.’
Stubbornness that will mercilessly trample on anyone who does not listen to what they say.
The Abel before my eyes was exactly a miniature version of Diego. No, in some ways it was even harsher than Diego.
“You have a lot of work to do.”
Abel took a step back and raised his voice as if to make people around him listen.
“Where should I start?”
Conrad spoke, bringing out all the motivation he had or didn’t have. If the situation arises, he plans to stop Abel with reasonable grounds.
“Can we start by supplying supplies first? It seems like the schedule is long so we need to prepare plenty.”
“No. That’s already been done, so you don’t have to do it.”
Abel grinned after giving an unexpected answer.
“Have all members wait in the backyard.”
“Did I hear you wrong?”
Abel’s hand grabbed the sword sheath at his waist again.
“Starting today, each of you will be working one-on-one with me.”
It was the beginning of special training that members of the Ovest Knights call the Three Days of Hell.
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“Oh my, oh my…….”
“I’m dying….”
“I feel like my back will break….”
“I have thighs….”
The cries of Ovest Knights filled the front yard. Just before opening the door, I listened to their voices for a moment.
“Where else can you beat someone so mercilessly….”
“I think it would be easier to deal with monsters…”
“We didn’t come all this far for this….”
I chuckled while overhearing the members grumbling.
‘They’re having fun.’
The change in behavior of the Templars was surprising.
At first, I asked how I could point my sword at the young master, but I waved my hand saying I would never do it.
puck! thud! earth!
After being beaten a few times, I came to my senses. Immediately her eyes rolled back and she lunged at me.
Of course, the miracle of them hitting me even once did not happen.
Jump! puck! Bye!
He evenly stepped on my elbows, waist, thighs, and ankles.
The parts I tormented in each unit were slightly different, and now I didn’t understand why.
‘You will find out soon when the subjugation war begins.’
At that time, you would be very grateful for my teachings. Even though I’m complaining now with that bumpy face.
“Didn’t I tell you in advance?”
The sound of Conrad clicking his tongue was heard.
“Be prepared mentally.”
The members loudly protested against the reprimand, which was clearly pathetic.
“No, is that something you can handle with preparation?”
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“Aren’t you saying too easily that you haven’t been hit yet?”
Conrad, of course, didn’t budge.
“If you feel unfair, you just need to work harder. Do you really not know why you taught the sparring yourself?”
The members continued to give blunt answers.
“I don’t think it was us.”
“I think he just lost it because he was bothered by what he saw in front of him.”
“I think you did it because you were bored.”
Conrad just sighed.
“I guess I can’t live up to my name….”
I giggled and grabbed the doorknob.
‘Let’s go out soon.’
Jump up!
As I opened the door and stepped out into the front yard, the noise stopped all at once.
chuck!
The members immediately straightened their posture even without Conrad’s command.
From the moment I came into view, their brains, exposed to so much violence, did not let them relax.
gulp.
The sound of someone swallowing settled down on the quiet front yard. I slowly approached them, holding back my laughter.
“Are you out?”
Conrad bowed his head once and shouted to the knights.
“Salute to Master Abel!”
chuck!
It was a spectacular sight to see all the members posing in perfect order. Perfect without a single deviation.
“Ovest Knights, everyone is ready.”
I really liked the strict military discipline and Conrad’s polite report that followed.
“okay.”
After receiving a light greeting, he stopped in front of the members.
I carefully looked at each person one by one. Every time they made eye contact with me, they secretly lowered their eyes.
“Everyone doesn’t look very good.”
The color drained from Conrad’s face at my one word. He hastily bowed his head to me.
“I’m sorry. We will work hard to crack down on this.”
After finishing speaking, he turned back.
“Can’t you all control your facial expressions?! Are you sure you’re going to look this down in front of the master!”
The members straightened up in response to the harsh reprimand.
However, there were still people who were shaking as if the area where they had been hit was in pain, or who were unable to hide their swollen faces.
“These guys are really…!”
Conrad chewed his lip as if his stomach was burning.
“Stop, stop.”
I went out to stop him who looked like he might get angry at any moment.
“Stop it. The bruises on your face won’t go away if you do that.”
A moment of puzzlement flashed across Conrad’s face.
‘Why are you suddenly acting generous?’
As my eyes narrowed, he quickly hid his emotions and bowed his head deeply.
“I’m sorry, Master. It’s my fault.”
“I just need to know.”
“…….”
I passed by the dumbfounded man and approached the members.
“It looks like there are a lot of complaints.”
He looked around at them and cocked his head arrogantly.
“Isn’t it okay if you don’t get hit if you’re being treated unfairly? Then why are you getting beaten up for showing your weakness?”
The members gritted their teeth in unison. He wanted to hit me so bad, but he couldn’t, so he just clenched his fists.
“and…….”
He raised his hand and pointed to one of the knights.
“Huh? Me? Me?”
“Are you saying that?”
All the members there were confused. Their reactions were pathetic, as if they didn’t want to be singled out by me.
“It doesn’t matter, just tell me.”
There was a reason why I chose them. Among the members, they are the youngest, simplest, and have the least experience on the border.
“Except for sparring with me, what is life like here?”
“…….”
“Compare it to when you stayed at the Ovest border. Be honest.”
The expressions of the older members hardened, and Conrad also looked at me and the members with a serious look on his face.
Honestly, there is no word more scary in the military or knighthood than the word. Because security has to be stricter than anywhere else.
“Hurry up and tell me. Wouldn’t it be nice if I knew so I could use it as a reference for my future schedule?”
The young members’ eyes rolled. Eventually, one by one, they began to open their mouths.
“The food was really delicious!”
“It was nice to be able to eat it all and eat it again!”
“It was nice to have so many different things to eat!”
Once they opened their mouths, they soon forgot their nervousness and started talking excitedly.
“The hot water came out well, so it was really comfortable!”
“It was nice to be able to wash with soap that lathers well!”
“The bed was really soft too!”
“The room was so warm that my bones didn’t ache after waking up!”
For them, who had lived a difficult life on the border, living here in the mansion was nothing but paradise.
I glanced at them chattering like chatty birds, then turned my attention to the other relatively older members.
“her…….”
“Well…”
They were staring at the members who were speaking as if they were traitors.
The shocked expressions on their faces as if they were asking how they could get away with such material things.
“Stop, stop.”
I raised my hand to stop the members.
“It’s good to hear so many different stories. Then who prepared all this?”
In an instant, the members fell silent.
Their eyes rolled back towards me. Eventually, a sudden sense of loyalty emerged.
“This is Master Abel Ovest Kindreal!”
“yes.”
He smiled and nodded. And he smiled meaningfully at the other older members.
“It’s something we all do to make a living, but is it really right to blindly force dedication?”
Their faces turned red as they realized who they were targeting.
‘Anyway, they’re like Diego flowers.’
Of course, there were not only those who absolutely opposed it.
“…….”
Among them, there were some who bit their lips and looked deeply sympathized with what I was saying.
“I will take this opportunity to make it clear.”
He looked around at all the knights and spoke slowly.
“Not everyone came here of their own volition. Some may think this is a demotion.”
The members listened to me with different expressions.
“I like to use crises as opportunities.
“…….”
“Also, I think that talented people deserve to be treated well.”
He spoke with a powerful voice as if making a declaration.
“Those who have made meritorious achievements in this subjugation war will be treated appropriately when they return to Ovest Territory. Salary increases, repairs to weapons and armor, and even improvements to accommodations.”
Conrad’s eyes widened, and the members also could not hide their surprised expressions.
“This is what I, Abel Ovest Kindreal, and not your father, promise.”
The knights were unable to say anything for a while, weighed down by the weight of my declaration.
“……Can I ask a question?”
Among those motionless people, someone’s hand was raised high. He was the one who had the loudest voice earlier.
“Tell me.”
When he nodded, he gathered courage and spoke.
“By merit, do you mean killing a lot of monsters?”
“That might be one way.”
He nodded and then added.
“However, the most important thing is not to damage the pride of our Ovest Knights.”
“…….”
“To exalt the name of the Knights of Ovest and do our best to live up to that name.”
In fact, it was a warning not to tarnish my name. If you grab my ankle or do something embarrassing, I won’t let you go.
“…….”
Conrad, who understood exactly what I meant, made a shocked expression.
“That is what I think of as ‘merit’.”
However, as I lowered my voice and concluded solemnly, my words were packaged as words that I cherished the knights.
“…….”
The atmosphere automatically became solemn. Some members even wrinkled their noses as if they were moved.
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