Chapter 58: Cause and Effect (Part 2)

  It was high noon when Liu Yu left the military tent, preparing to go to the central camp to receive his lunch and take a walk. The empty military tent had only him in it, he really didn't want to stay inside.

  They suffered heavy casualties and were severely understaffed, so they wouldn't be assigned general tasks for a while. It wasn't until after the autumn harvest that new recruits would arrive to fill out their ranks.

  "Hmm" Liu Yu felt a sense of unease as he walked to the center of the large camp. The mixed legion's camp was formed by the campsite of the 4th division of the Mongol Empire and the campsite of the second legion of the Wolf Tribe, one in the north and one in the south, with no clear boundary between them, only a row of tents forming a passageway that served as a divider. Therefore, any movement from the Wolf Tribe's troops was clearly visible to Liu Yu and his men standing in the campsite.

  On the wolf tribe's side, there were only a few sentries, and the camp was extremely quiet with almost no signs of activity from the wolf tribe soldiers. It was noon now, and the wolf tribe soldiers should have gone to receive their lunch, so why was the camp so quiet? They had a full 20,000 warriors.

  "What the hell, has the kingdom already gone to attack Fanord?" Liu Yu's face sank and he thought to himself, turning his head to glance at the camp on the other side of Bimon, everything was normal, and many Bimons were rushing to the central mouse people's kitchen to get their own lunch.

  "It's impossible to defeat the Mongol army with fewer troops, and the mixed brigade has always been a joint operation, no!" Seeing the situation on the side of the Fourth Division, Liu Yu denied his previous idea.

  "Soldier Alexander, take orders. The lieutenant general commands you to bring lunch into the big tent for a meal." Just as Liu Yu was still speculating about the reasons behind the Wolf Tribe's movements, one of Ji Lun's personal soldiers arrived in front of him to convey the order.

  "Yes, I obey." Liu Yu bowed and immediately went to the mouse people's place to get food.

  "How much longer until you fully recover, young one?" In the commander's large tent, Liu Yu and Jilun sat facing each other at a small wooden table with their respective lunches in front of them.

  "Replying to the lord, I estimate that in about seven or eight days, we will be fully able to take to the battlefield and kill the enemy." Liu Yu's words were laced with implication, and the movements of the Wolf Tribe further confirmed his suspicions that the Kingdom and Far North would soon go to war.

  "Alright, you're a clever kid, but there are some things I'm not convenient to tell you. Now that we're alone, just call me Uncle Tang." Jiren naturally also heard the implication in Liu Yu's words.

  "It's Hall Uncle." Liu Yu immediately responded with a sound.

  "The military service office has recorded how many merits you have." Jiren took a bite of his black bread and casually asked Liu Yu. Liu Yu had lunch with Jiren, only to find that Jiren didn't have any special treatment at all, eating the same as these ordinary soldiers, just a piece of black bread with some roasted meat.

  "Counting on my previous military achievements, the Military Merit Department will record two ranks of military merit for me according to the law. As for the reward land and servants, I'll have to wait for further notice." Liu Yu replied honestly.

  According to the national law, he would be rewarded with four mouse servants and two square lands for his second-class military merit, which was what Liu Yu had been looking forward to, but many things happened to dilute his joy.

  "Hmm, very good, you can get a second-class military merit so quickly. If you can achieve another second-class military merit, you will be promoted to Huo Wei. However, your cultivation still needs to be strengthened. Without sixth-class cultivation, it's still a bit difficult to sit in the position of Huo Wei." Jiren is quite satisfied with Liu Yu's military merit.

  "Oh, Uncle Tang, isn't it just a matter of achieving two second-class military merits to directly become a Fire Guardian? Why is there still a requirement for cultivation?" Liu Yu asked with raised eyebrows.

  As for how much military merit is required to become an officer of which level, the laws of the kingdom are very clear. These articles were also familiar to Liu Yu before he often went to the military service department and did not see any requirements for cultivation.

  "It's a common practice, usually one fire is a new and old match. Among the veterans who have served for more than two years, there are still many six-stage warriors. If you don't have a six-stage cultivation, how can you convince others?" Gilen replied calmly.

  This principle is easy to understand, only strong power can make subordinates convinced and obedient, otherwise, if the subordinates are much stronger than you, how can they be willing to listen to your command. But he didn't think that all this would be so specific, it seems that in the future, he cannot slack off if he wants to further his cultivation in the military.

  "Uncle Tang, I have a few things I'd like to ask you to clarify for me, they shouldn't involve military secrets." Liu Yu thought he might as well ask some questions of his own.

  "Tell me about it." Jiren got up to pour a glass of water, Liu Yu hastily got up to replace him. As a junior, he had to be more diligent. Jiren was still very satisfied with Liu Yu's respect and found him more and more likable.

  "After I woke up, I chatted with my colleagues about the last battle. There were two doubts in my mind. Firstly, why didn't those five or six-grade officers and the two Dou Wangs launch a full-scale attack on Gelie at the beginning, but instead let those soldiers attack Gelie themselves while they watched from the side?"

  "Secondly, I feel that the fighting techniques of these Farnese officers are all from the same school, and their power is quite remarkable, not one bit inferior to the single-style 'Broken Hu Fighting Technique' of Da Di and Lie Yan. Liu Yu woke up after chatting with Ivan and others about the battle situation that day, and the more he thought about it, the stranger it felt."

  Especially the Fano De officers' Qi Gong, when Ma Lan told them that "Po Hu Dou Qi" was one of the strongest Qi Gong on the mainland, and it was only slightly inferior to the single-line fire system and earth system "Po Hu Dou Qi". There were very few general Qi Gong on the mainland that could rival it.

  Those officers, although they have some status, are just a group of ants in the super empire of Fano De, how can they have such high-level Dou Qi Gong Fa, and still appear in groups. Fano De wouldn't let high-level Dou Qi Gong Fa spread widely, if so, this empire would be too strong.

  "The first is simple, on this continent in terms of bravery in battle, we are recognized as the best, even the fearless warriors of the Viking Empire cannot compare to us."

  So those fifth and sixth-grade officers are very afraid to fight against us, the Mongol warriors. Even if they can win, they will lose a layer of skin. Therefore, they let their soldiers be cannon fodder and consume our strength first. They all take action last. You see, they didn't gain much advantage from Geli either.

  As for those two Dou Wangs who came from a very far place, fortunately, Ke Mo arrived just in time. If they were late by even one step, none of you would have been able to return this time.

  Of course, the Farnod Empire also has fearless warriors. The duel with you that day was one of them, and the Farnod Imperial Guard is another force that defends against fearlessness." Gilen took a sip of the water Liu Yu had just brought over, catching his breath for a moment. When he mentioned the Farnod Imperial Guard, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

  Liu Yu watched all this with a keen eye, and his heart grew more expectant of the "Farnord Empire Imperial Guard", a powerful army that had been rumored for a long time. He really wanted to know just how strong this so-called strongest army on the Pelon mainland was.

  "As for the second question, it's a long story. It has something to do with those officers being afraid of death. I'll tell you slowly." Jiren seemed to sink into thought for a moment before emerging from his memories of the Imperial Guard and speaking slowly to Liu Yu.

  The next morning, Liu Yu strolled casually in the hills not far from the camp. It was midsummer and the mountains were lush green, with various small animals moving about, accompanied by the gentle and non-sweltering sunlight of dawn, making people feel particularly relaxed.

  In front of a clear and small stream, Liu Yu bent down to take a sip of the cool and sweet stream water. A refreshing feeling rose in his heart, and he immediately sat down by the stream, rubbing his thighs while watching the jumping water insects in the stream.

  Lily told him that in order to facilitate future actions and avoid any hidden dangers, he should take a walk and massage his legs frequently recently to help recover from the thigh injury.

  Liu Yu had always been a mountain climber at heart, and whenever he had the time, he would go wandering in the mountains. Especially during summer when all living things were lush and green, being in the mountains made him feel like he could dissolve into the gentle breeze blowing towards him, turning into tiny specks of dust that merged with heaven and earth. Perhaps this was what it meant to be one with nature - a feeling Liu Yu had always been deeply enamored with.

  Lying by the creek, Liu Yu stared blankly at the azure sky, and his gloomy mood was swept away, his mind becoming clearer.

  "If Ke could see such a beautiful view." Liu Yu muttered to himself.

  Thinking of Geli, Liu Yu also thought of those Fandor officers. Yesterday, Jiren and he chatted for a long time about the Fandor Empire, and Liu Yu found that what he knew before was still too little.