Lord of Training - Chapter 123



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123. Please give me food.

The next morning.

I opened my eyes in an unknown forest.

‘Ah! I feel so refreshed!’

Although it was unfinished, I felt light even though I only slept for two hours, whether it was because I drank the elixir yesterday or because I slept in the mobile dimensional energy absorption capsule.

If you come this far south, that’s enough!

The Imperial Army will think I went south.

And since Brigadier General Michael would have gone south, I now headed east.

It was just to cross the mountain range.

Even the flying magic knights have taboos.

It does not cross high mountain ranges.

If you fly at high altitude for a long time, you may become stiff and lose consciousness due to lack of oxygen.

This is the same for both named and general aviation magic knights.

But I have this.

[Dimensional Oxygen Mask.]

I don’t know which dimension it’s connected to, but if you just charge it with dimensional energy, it provides fresh oxygen and air 24 hours a day.

I could have gone down to the southern continent and joined up with the crew, but that would have been inefficient.

The Imperial Army still doesn’t know who I am.

Because I killed all the soldiers who saw me up close.

And it was late at night outside, and they were wearing imperial uniforms, and they had run away without any plan, so even the Aerial Magic Knights wouldn’t have had time to recognize their faces.

Of course, we may find out later.

The Atlan delegation that went south yesterday will not be caught, and Princess Sophia will take care of the airship and the ship that will take them back to the kingdom.

So what I have to do now is.

‘I’m going back to Hebrok quickly.’

Yesterday, I received word that the elves had safely boarded the Southern Fleet at the Shohoka River.

And since he said he was sailing for the Kingdom of Albion, he intended to return to Atlan in a hurry.

So, although it is difficult and dangerous, we will cross the mountain range to Lutes, meet Hela Wake, take a transport plane, and go to Hebrok territory.

Then, I could have arrived at the estate around the same time as the elves.

I put the dimensional capsule in the workshop, changed into my everyday clothes, and slowly left the forest.

Soon the road appeared, and from then on I followed it eastward.

The reason I go shopping and buying clothes in the imperial capital is for times like this.

Because now, anyone can see that I’m just an ordinary citizen of the empire.

‘Yesterday was really exciting!’

Brigadier General Beckenbart.

Killed the Empire’s named-class aerial magic knight.

There were seven named-class aerial magic knights in the empire.

But now there are six left.

This was a huge deal.

Because the Empire has decreased by one, and Atlan has increased by one.

But we can’t rest easy.

The skills of the three Empire’s named-class aerial magic knights who entered the S-class labyrinth gate this time will have improved even more, and among the elite-class aerial magic knights who were aiming for the named-class, several will rise to the level of S-class aerial magic knights.

So, that means the number of Empire’s named-class aerial magic knights will increase.

‘Of course, beginners who have just become named players can’t deal with me.’

Yesterday, I defeated a named player without using the Elven Legacy, which can be called a dimensional weapon, and only using the abilities of my Aerial Magic Knight.

There were some slightly dangerous situations, but no injuries whatsoever.

I was surprised at my own rapid growth.

Of course, the unfinished elixir helped.

If I hadn’t drank the elixir, I would have used the dimensional weapon.

Still, it was certain that I had become a full-fledged named-level aerial magic knight.

Now, no matter who I fight with, I won’t get tired easily.

I opened the alchemist status window.

‘There aren’t many S-rank alchemists left.’

Alchemist Hunters did not necessarily gain experience by hunting dimensional monsters like Aerial Magic Knights.

It may seem like I’m just sitting there playing, but right now in my alchemist’s workshop, the alchemy circle is constantly turning, and experience points are constantly accumulating.

If this continues, I will be promoted to S rank within half a year.

If you hunt dimensional monsters, it’ll go a little faster.

In my previous life it took me 15 years, but this time it only took me 5.

Level up 3 times faster.

Then you can create a homunculus and become a true S-rank hunter.

Of course, I had no intention of settling down here.

I too will rise to the rank of SSS-class alchemist like Nicola Flamel.

No! If there’s a step above that, it has to be past Nicolas Flamel.

Then, isn’t it true that the lord can be not only a king but also an emperor?

He shook his head.

You’re just walking, but you’re already trying to fly.

Am I feeling a little proud because I’ve gotten a little stronger?

But it was a pleasant fantasy.

He chuckled.

Let’s just focus on what we have to do now.

***

I almost died crossing the mountain range.

Life isn’t easy.

There was an oxygen mask, but the problem was the cold.

After a long flight at high altitude, my whole body became frozen and stiff, and I fell asleep without realizing it.

Then I almost fell.

A named-class aerial magic knight has fallen to his death!

Fortunately, I came to my senses just before the crash, and from then on I moved while resting. And occasionally I slept in the dimensional capsule to replenish my stamina.

The Dimension Capsule was a really good item that even blocked the cold.

And it also blocks mana.

I met Hela Wake in Edplos in the Kingdom of Lutes and went to Atlan via airship.

And we traveled comfortably to Hebrok Estate.

***

[Hebrok Estate]

“This large transport plane belongs to our territory?”

“Yes, Father.”

Lord Belief Bombard’s pupils grew twice as big.

I gave my father five large transport aircraft as a gift.

Of course, it was a gift to the Hebrok estate.

“For the time being, the Wake family’s pilots will remain here to teach transport piloting. So we need to recruit as many reserve pilots as possible and train them.”

“Haha! Our territory is running an unfair business.”

“This will also be useful for transporting items to the Dwarf Airfield.”

“Well, if we had transport planes, we wouldn’t need to transport food and supplies all the way to the mountains by horsepower truck.”

Count Belief nodded.

An airfield was currently being built east of Hebrok Estate.

I asked the dwarves when I left here before, and they were busy working on it.

Hebrok had a lot of open fields, so there was plenty of space to land aircraft.

But that was a stopgap measure, and if done wrong, an accident could have occurred.

That’s why we’re creating a separate airfield.

Paaaaang!

I raised my head at the sound of high-speed flight.

A familiar face was flying this way.

chuck!

“insect!”

“Lieutenant Chris, have you also awakened your high-speed flight skills?”

“Yes, that’s right. That’s why I came here to tell you first.”

Chris has been a positive influence on the platoon since they first entered the Labyrinth Gate.

His firepower is a bit low because he hasn’t awakened the Burst technique, but his forte is the Buff technique.

It was also the only weapon enhancement that could temporarily enhance the performance of another person’s weapon.

His reinforcement (lv. 3) skill did not distinguish between firearms and cold weapons, and once reinforced, the weapon’s performance could be strengthened by up to 30%, so he had been the machine gunner and mortar gunner up until now, and I had also been helped by his weapon reinforcement skill in the street fighting in Pering before.

“So where is the elf?”

“We arrived at the Glagos border, a day away.”

“We’re almost there in one day. I should go before I get in trouble with my uncle.”

Previously, it was not difficult to cross from the Kingdom of Albion to the Havelock Territory.

However, with Uncle Sten Bombard becoming the lord and the Glagos territory stabilizing, the borders were established, so it was no longer possible to bring over 5,000 elves to the territory without the Glagos territory’s attention.

***

[Glagos Estate]

“Huh? The territory is quite stable. The people are also lively.”

“That’s right.”

I agree with Lt. Chris.

When I visited here before, it was full of chaos.

The Glagos airfield and military base were destroyed by our military’s bombing, and many soldiers were killed.

And since the only unfrozen land in the Kingdom of Albion was given to Atlan, the Albion people who originally lived there were unable to evacuate and became citizens of an enemy country in an instant.

‘You managed to stabilize that in just two years?’

In addition, refugees from the Tafeld territory would have flocked in.

How on earth did you do that?

Curiosity was aroused.

I had forgotten for a while, but Sten Bombard had some great abilities.

And I heard that when he became a lord, his old subordinates in each legion left the army and joined the territory.

At first, I thought he had come because he had no choice but to do so out of loyalty to the past, but now that I saw Youngji’s stable appearance, I felt like there was some kind of secret.

Because I’ve been outside for so long, I’ve neglected Sten Bombard and the Glagos Estate too much.

“Huh? Is this the permanent residence?”

A three-story building in the middle of downtown.

There was no separate permanent residence, and the permanent resident lived in the city hall building.

“Go in.”

We were guided by a soldier at the entrance and were able to enter the lord’s office.

There was a man and a stencil standing in the office.

“Chung! Long time no see. Lieutenant General Sten Bombard.”

“Welcome, Brigadier General Alain.”

“Although it is late, I congratulate you on becoming the Lord of Glagoth.”

“I also congratulate you on becoming a brigadier general.”

It was awkward, but we had some good conversations.

“This is Baron Trainy Hart, the chief of staff of our territory.”

“Nice to meet you. My name is Alain Bombard.”

“It is a pleasure to meet you here, the young strategist of Atlantis.”

“It’s ridiculous to call him a great strategist.”

Colonel Trainy was the staff officer of the 4th Corps.

But as soon as Sten Bombard became the lord, he immediately quit the military and ran to join him.

“It’s rude to make a guest stand. Sit over there.”

I sat down and looked around.

“The office is simple.”

“As you know, I don’t like things that are complicated or flashy.”

I nodded.

“So what brought the leader of the most popular special air magic flyer in Atlan here?”

“I have come to ask for permission.”

As Lord Sten reached back, Colonel Trainy handed him a piece of paper.

“Is it because of these elves at our border right now?”

“You already knew.”

“I got a report last night. They said there were over 5,000 people.”

“That’s right. We’ll all go to Hebrok Estate.”

Lord Sten Bombard stared at me intently.

“What on earth are you planning to do with this foreign species?”

“I brought them here to live together rather than to do anything. They were just being used by the Empire.”

“Then what about the dwarves? Why did you bring them?”

“You knew the dwarf too.”

“Actually, I saw them building an airfield on the Hebrok estate a while ago.”

“Have you been monitoring the Hebrok Estate?”

“It’s not surveillance, but it’s a neighboring territory, so it’s natural to gather basic information.”

I smiled.

“But how did you become the Lord of Glagoth? I was surprised that you suddenly left the army.”

Sten Bombard shook his head at my question.

“Phew! He’s taken all the gold he’s saved for 20 years. He’s also handed over the gold his subordinates have collected to the royal family and the central government, and has now acquired this fief.”

“Is this land worth it?”

“Isn’t value something you create for yourself? If I put in the effort, it will become a good estate.”

“But even cows need a hill to graze on. It’s not like they’re grazed······.”

Suddenly something occurred to me.

“Ah! There’s a gate!”

Sten Bombard smiled.

“Haha! As expected, I can’t fool you.”

“Can you tell me where it is?”

“You probably know that there is a mountain range to the west of Glagos and Tafeld’s territory. At the entrance to that mountain range is a medium-sized gate with a diameter of 100 meters.”

“When did you discover it?”

“I discovered it after I became the commander of the 2nd Corps, but the Kingdom of Albion knew about it even before then. They already dealt with the dimensional monster at the Gate.”

In an instant, several pieces of the puzzle fell into place.

Sten Bombard, promoted to 2nd Corps Commander.

He was given the task of guarding the borders of Glagoth, which had recently been incorporated into Atlan.

And when the 2nd Corps moved south, leaving behind only two regiments, he was expected to go with them, but he suddenly resigned as the corps commander and became the lord of Glagoth.

Now I see, it was a gate!

So, is it because of this gate that the Kingdom of Albion crossed the border and targeted the Tafeld territory?

How good of a gate is this?

“Resources? Or food?”

Sten Bombard chuckled.

“There are both.”

“As expected, you’re quick-witted. Of course, there’s no reason to hide it from you. It’s located on the exact opposite side of Hebrok Estate.”

“There might be friction between the Tapeld Youngjiwan.”

“Huh? Why do you think so?”

“You mentioned a mountain range to the west of the Glagos and Tafeld estates a little while ago. Doesn’t that mean the gate is located between the two estates?”

Sten looked at Baron Traynor.

“What do you think?”

“You seem to be very intelligent, to be able to figure out the problem with just a few words of conversation.”

Lord Sten nodded.

Now the big question has been answered.

Why Sten Bombard Abandoned Hebrok Estate.

Hebrok was a vast territory, but it was a territory guarded by a barrier that was teeming with dimensional monsters.

Because of this, every year during the monster breeding season, waves of monsters had to be blocked for a period of two weeks to a month.

In the process, damage was unavoidable, and most of the profits from farming and livestock farming had to be poured into making shells and bullets.

The land of Glagoth was cold and unsuitable for farming, but there were no monsters.

However, if you have abundant resources and a gate suitable for farming, the problem is solved in one go.

“I allow the elves to move. It doesn’t harm our territory, and if our neighbors do well, we will do well too.”

Sten Bombard said.

“Please give me food.”

“what?”

“If you’ve been watching the Hebrok Territory, you’ll know that we import a lot of food. And you’ve probably already started development inside that medium-sized gate.”

“That’s true, but······.”

“Then, I will tell my father and provide troops.”

Sten Bombard and Trainy both looked slightly surprised at the same time.

“You already guessed what we needed.”

“There are still some troops from the 2nd Corps left, but they won’t be stationed here forever. It would take a long time to train soldiers using the weapons left behind by the defeated troops, and the quality would be poor. So I thought we would need soldiers to guard the border for the time being.”

“That’s right. In fact, the cost of stationing a small number of troops is costing the royal family and the central government too much gold. There’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world. So it’s time for us to protect our own territory.”

Lord Sten smiled at me.

A person who rarely smiled became a lord and changed.

“In that sense, weapons and ammunition are also needed······.”

“What resources are coming out of the gate? I’d like to hear about that first.”

End