The mercenary leader left the territory with the contract and returned to his dormitory.
They rented a large dormitory. Originally, they wanted a dormitory with a heated kang bed to sleep in, but there were too many people, and such dormitories were too small. So they changed to a large dormitory with bunk beds that could accommodate more than a hundred people. There was a bathroom with ten seats, a shower with ten seats, and two large heaters. Even on the floor, the indoor temperature reached about ten degrees Celsius. This is still quite cold for humans, but it's not a big problem for beastmen with animal genes. They don't feel cold after wearing a piece of clothing.
"If you ask me, we should rent a basement dorm room. Basement dorm rooms are at least five degrees warmer, and ten degrees or so would be very comfortable!"
"You think we don't want to? But due to building limitations, there aren't enough dorm rooms underground. If we want to live together, we can only live above ground. But living above ground isn't bad either. The lighting is good, unlike underground where we always have to use lights. Besides, in the winter when it's warm, we can bask in the sun by the window!"
Basking in the warm sunshine, this winter is so comfortable!
It's fine to let it dry by the window, but you can't go outside to dry it because the temperature is too low.
"The ground is fine too. We have fragments of heat crystals. During the coldest two months, we can bury one fragment and it will last for two days. We'll use those fragments sparingly, and it won't be a problem to get through the coldest two months!" What's more, they also have a small box of heat crystals, which they prepared for this winter. Who knows, they might save even more!
"This territory was chosen well. If nothing unexpected happens, we can spend every winter here! There's wine at the tavern, and a new winter restaurant has opened in the territory. I went to check it out, and they have white rice, pancakes, and porridge with pickled vegetables. The food is quite good. I heard that after a while, the lord will teach them new cooking techniques, and there will be new dishes!"
When the lord was mentioned, everyone's eyes immediately met.
"Wasn't the guild leader summoned by the lord to discuss some matters? I'm really curious what the lord of this territory looks like!"
"I heard it's a young girl!" someone said.
"How is that possible! With an armed force of over a thousand people in charge, a rapidly developing territory, and a large number of slaves, and getting along well with half-elves, merfolk, and other foreign races, how could a little girl possibly handle it?"
Every single one of these matters requires someone with exceptional problem-solving skills to handle.
"And the rules of this territory—anyone with a brain knows that these rules are designed to balance the various races, and that the powerful armed forces are in the hands of the lord himself, so no one dares to harbor any other intentions!"
"Our mercenary group is already one of the largest in the empire. We are confident that we can even take over Chaos City, but taking over this territory... makes me unsure!"
They now number one or two hundred, having trained in the City of Mist, walking a tightrope between life and death countless times. They dare to say they can take down Chaos City, but none of them dare to say they have the strength to take down this armed force of over a thousand men.
"Stop arguing, I see the commander is coming! When the time comes, we'll just ask the commander whether the territory lord is male or female, strong or weak, and how old!"
Everyone watched expectantly as the guild leader opened the door and returned!
"Commander!"
The returning regimental commander looked somewhat dazed, as if he had encountered something major and was still unable to process it.
Someone stepped forward and shook the group leader.
Seeing over a hundred pairs of eyes staring at him, the regimental commander swallowed hard.
"Yes, there is something I need to discuss with everyone."
?
"I went to see the lord today, and after a pleasant conversation, we made a deal!"
The mercenaries beside them relaxed, wondering what had happened. Transactions are always mutually beneficial, and they trusted their leader because he always fought for their interests in various matters. This time was no exception.
The mercenary leader coughed and said, "We need to conduct intensive training for the territory's security forces. The lord will be responsible for our lodging and meals. At the same time... the lord will also arrange... arrange for another person to conduct the training for us."
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They understood the first half of the sentence, but what about the second half...?
"Is there anyone in the territory who can train us? You know, we are an excellent mercenary group. Our combat experience and teamwork have been cultivated over many years. Besides, if someone can train us, why can't that person train the people in the territory directly?"
The mercenary leader suddenly said solemnly, "Perhaps...perhaps this person's strength is too great. It's like a world boxing champion wouldn't train a child who's just started boxing; they couldn't even withstand one punch. The training would be meaningless. We, on the other hand, have experience and our own fighting style. We can fight alone or as a group..."
He paused for a moment at this point.
"If it's intensive training, everyone must remember to work as a team!" That's all the help he could offer!
Everyone looked at the leader with puzzled expressions. Why was the leader talking so strangely today?
I don't quite understand!
The others looked at the mercenary leader without questioning him, and simply asked, "When will our training begin, leader?"
"Given the intensity of the training, I've decided to rotate the teams every week! We'll divide our current personnel into two groups: one group will train the people in our territory first, and the other group will receive training!"
Those who have completed intensive training go on to train those in their own territory, and those who have finished training in their own territory then come on for intensive training. This change in mindset and setting helps the children adapt better.
Being in a certain environment for a long time, especially under intensive training, may put some pressure on these children.
He patted a nearby mercenary on the shoulder: "Go and divide the people into two groups. Let them decide whether to volunteer to go to the training camp or to volunteer to receive the training camp. Volunteers should be chosen first, then they can be assigned."
He fully solicited everyone's opinions, so that if any problems arise in the future, they shouldn't be blamed.
The mercenary leader's attitude puzzled everyone.
A strong and robust rhinoceros stepped forward.
"Commander, I'll sign up for the training camp first. I want to see who trains us!" He spoke in a buzzing voice, which carried rhinoceros genes. He was a half-orc, and the horn on his forehead twitched as he spoke.
"But I'm afraid of the cold, Commander. The training camp won't be in the snow, will it?" It's over minus thirty degrees Celsius outside right now, freezing cold. Rhinos will lose their appetite in temperatures like this!
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