On this day, the sky was slightly brighter, the sun had not yet risen, and the sound of cock crowing had just sounded in the distant Maike Village.
Knight Horst came to the training ground early and started morning training with his players.
"drink!"
"ha!"
First, each person slashed the long sword a hundred times. At that time, there were bursts of shouts in the training ground.
Afterwards, Knight Horst arranged for everyone to fight with real swords and swords. If they were injured, they would go to Dr. Lim.
This caused Lim a lot of headaches, and people came to his medical room every day, seeking treatment.
In the study of the castle, Ryan heard the familiar sound of exercising, and it was clear that Horst was doing morning exercises again.
In the first few days, Kane thought he was here to put on a show. After all, the other party told him at the time that he was here to help him train.
Unexpectedly, Kane's soldiers have not been practiced yet, but Horst's own has been doing well, and it has lasted for a whole month.
Kane stood in front of the window, looking at the figure struggling to train below, he didn't know what kind of attention Horst was paying attention to.
Especially a few days before I left the medical room, the other party came to visit me with a different feeling in his eyes.
Kane shook his head, it's better not to have conflicts as much as possible right now.
His own strength could not compete with the opponent at all, and the strength of his troops had been greatly reduced a month ago, and now he had only a little more soldiers in his territory than the opponent.
Just as he was weighing the difference with Horst, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in," said Kane, who knew the identity of the knocker.
Afterwards, Marcus and Catherine walked into the study.
Catherine, who was impatient, saluted and immediately asked, "My lord, what exactly is Horst doing? He has been dragging his feet in our territory for a month."
Kane frowned, sighed and said, "This is one of the reasons why I summoned you this time."
"I thought I could live in peace during this period of time, but it seems that I was thinking too much."
Marcus also speculated from the side: "My lord, with his current strength, if he wants to rob Eagle Fort"
"Indeed, there is a possibility, Marcus, arrange for people to strengthen the defense of the castle in the near future." Kane nodded in approval.
"Yes, my lord."
After instructing Marcus, Kane turned to Catherine and asked, "What happened to the recruiting and pension that I told you earlier?"
"My lord, I have now gone to Maike Village and recruited 23 villagers who are willing to join the army, all of whom are within the range of 20 to 35 years old you proposed, my lord."
"In addition, all pensions have been distributed to the families of the war dead."
After listening to Catherine's answer, Kane said with relief: "Very good."
In this way, it can be regarded as filling the gap. The loss of the soldiers who died in the previous battle is lost, but it will take a while to train the recruits.
Marcus, who was thinking for a moment, asked again: "My lord, will the banquet tonight still be held as usual?"
Just when Kane was about to answer this question, the door of the study was suddenly opened.
Horst didn't inform Kane and others in advance, and just walked into it in such a grandiose manner.
"What's the matter, are you in a meeting? Didn't bother you?" Horst asked apologetically.
Kane said with a smile: "Where is there any interruption? Coincidentally, Uncle Horst, we are discussing the plan for the evening banquet. Do you have any comments?"
Horst shook his head: "I don't have any suggestions, Kane, you decide for yourself, I will come to you later."
After finishing speaking, he walked out of the room, leaving only Kane and the others in shock.
Catherine, who had regained her composure, said angrily: "This guy, he doesn't show mercy to adults at all. He comes and leaves as he says."
Marcus also agreed: "It is true, my lord, he is trying to destroy your prestige in our hearts."
Kane thought about it and said, "It's okay if it's just these small movements, I'm afraid he still has something big planned, Marcus, Catherine, the banquet at night, we need to be vigilant at all times."
"Yes, my lord."
Afterwards, the trio's council was disbanded, and Marcus and Catherine went to the barracks to train recruits, while Kane was doing morning exercises in the lord's training ground.
It was afternoon.
In the study room of the castle, Kane was at the desk, examining the important documents in the territory.
During the month in the medical room, Kane basically handled these important documents through the housekeeper Jess, and today he can finally hear them in person.
Suddenly, the door of the study was opened again.
Knight Horst walked in rashly, looking at Kane as if he had something to say.
It seems that this person is still maintaining his slightly careless personality.
Since the opponent is going to play, Kane can't admit defeat.
He touched his forehead helplessly and said, "Uncle Horst, is it the same when you go to Earl Manvido?"
Horst was taken aback when he heard the words, and then burst out laughing.
"Hahaha, our young master Kane is also emotional." After speaking, Horst saluted him, "Please forgive my rudeness, Lord Baron Kane."
"No. I didn't mean that. Hey." A little helpless, Kane quickly waved his hand.
Immediately, Kane asked again: "Uncle, what are you doing here this time?"
Horst put away his laughing expression and sought Kane's opinion: "Kane, this time I came here to see that your injury is almost healed, so I came to ask you to train soldiers."
"So this is the matter. Uncle, if you want to train recruits, I am naturally willing. Let's start tomorrow, and I will tell Catherine."
Horst nodded with satisfaction: "Well, the training can start as soon as possible. Tomorrow, I will take the group of recruits to exercise with my team."
Seeing that the matter was finished, Horst walked out of the study alone, completely ignoring Kane's previous complaints.
Kane in the study couldn't be calm for a long time after Horst left.
Kane thought about Horst's purpose in doing this. Could it be that he planned to start with military power? I have to remind Catherine.
Night, Fort Eagle.
In order to celebrate the successful crusade against the Goblin tribe, Kane held a banquet in his territory, and he invited all the soldiers and nobles to attend.
Steward Geese divided the banquet venue into two. The soldiers mainly gathered in the living room to eat, while the nobles and extraordinary people stayed in the dining room.
Soldiers came to the dinner one after another outside the castle. They were either playing a tune happily or chatting with their companions.
Soon, it was time for the banquet, and the living room was full of soldiers who were invited, holding wine glasses and bragging to each other about the past.
At this moment, Kane led Catherine and Marcus, and the three came to the center of the living room together.
Kane coughed lightly, and said loudly: "Welcome everyone to come to tonight's feast."
"Raise a glass to our success in defeating the goblins."
"Toast!" The soldiers cheered.
"Raise a glass to our brothers who died in battle."
"Raise a glass!!" Seemingly touched by the scene, many soldiers' eyes turned red.
Pouring the red wine into his mouth, Kane continued.
"Enjoy the feast tonight, everyone."
After speaking, he took Catherine and Marcus and left the living room.
(end of this chapter)