Chapter 31
The Devers and the others returned to Menon's barracks. The soldiers had been looking forward to it for a long time, eagerly welcoming them into the barracks and asking about the situation.
"Krylkus, Menon, and the others have been killed by the Persia. The Persia still wanted us to surrender, but the officers refused. Our war with the Persia is inevitable!" Antonios deliberately exaggerated the situation.
The soldiers were in an uproar. Although they had been informed by Hilos and the others and were mentally prepared, they still had a glimmer of hope for peace. Now, this last illusion was shattered. They were panicked, confused, and at a loss.
"Now, we must immediately elect a new leader to replace Menon and lead us back to Greece!" Felicius shouted.
As soon as he said that, Antonios' nephew, the young Asistes whose life had been saved by the Devers, raised his right hand in the crowd and shouted impatiently, "Brothers, who foretold the death of young Cyrus?!"
"… It was the Devers." Hilos and the others took the lead in responding.
"Who invented the bacon sausage so that we didn't starve?!" The Asistes continued to shout.
"It was the Devers," the soldiers responded.
"Who created the medical camp so that we don't have to worry about injuries and illnesses?!"
"The Devers!" the soldiers began to answer in unison.
"Who foretold that today's meeting with the Persia was a conspiracy and tried to stop Menon and the others?!"
"The Devers!!" the soldiers shouted in unison.
"Who is the Chosen of Hades?! Who can bless us back to Greece?! "
"The Devers!!!" the soldiers shouted in unison.
"Who —" The Asistes pointed at the Devers and shouted in a hoarse voice, "is our new leader?!!"
"The Devers! The Devers!! The Devers!!! All the soldiers in the camp shouted excitedly for a long time.
Felicius and the platoon leaders were at a loss as to what to do when faced with such a scene. They all looked at Devers, but Devers had a look of surprise on his face, as though he knew nothing about this. However, he secretly glanced at Matonis, Giogris, and the others who were dancing in the crowd. He did not expect the Asistes to be the one leading the soldiers, but the effect was clearly beyond his expectations.
The shouts of the soldiers grew louder and louder. The officers had to respond. After an urgent discussion, Felicius walked out. He looked at the Devers beside him with a complicated expression. He then shouted to the gathered soldiers, "Brothers, are you sure you want to choose the Devers as your new leader?!"
"Yes!!!" Under the lead of Asistes, the soldiers shouted in unison.
"Are there any other candidates?"
"No!!"
"We need the guidance of the Favored!!"
Felicius turned around. Antonius and Capus nodded. Then, Amyntas, Alexis … and the other platoon leaders also nodded helplessly.
Felicius shouted with a solemn expression, "The gods bear witness. After the election of the soldiers and the approval of the officers, the Devers will be our new leader!"
Cheers rang out.
The Devers loosened his clenched fists. His palms were already wet with sweat. He breathed a sigh of relief. He was extremely excited. The hard work and effort during this period of time had not been in vain! He, a transmigrator, an ordinary young soldier, had directly skipped the ranks of platoon leader, platoon leader, and platoon leader to become the leader of more than a thousand soldiers. Even though he was only a mercenary, his dream had finally been realized in a short period of time. He had turned from a chess piece to a chess player. Of course, this also meant that he had to bear great responsibility. But compared to dying as cannon fodder, there was nothing to be afraid of no matter how great the responsibility was!
In front of the excited faces, he raised his right arm high.
… …
Compared to the other barracks, Menon's barracks suffered the least losses. Due to everyone's lack of cooperation, only three team officers followed Menon to the Persia barracks, and the soldiers quickly elected their successors.
Then the soldiers retreated, and the new leader, the Devers, and the platoon leaders held their first meeting in the large tent. Felicius was only an adjutant attached to Menon and had no authority to lead troops. When the new leader took over, he was naturally relieved of his duties, so he could only stay outside.
Dyvers sized up the thirteen platoon jarls. There were some he was familiar with, such as Antonius and Capus, but there were even more he wasn't familiar with … The platoon jarls were also looking at this ridiculously young new leader. Some were looking forward to it, some were just curious, and some simply ignored him and talked among themselves …
It was not like he had never been a leader in his previous life. The Devers was not timid at all. He met their gazes with a serious expression and remained silent for a long time, causing the noise in the large tent to gradually become quiet. The invisible pressure emanating from this young man in silence made the platoon leaders begin to look at him seriously.
At this moment, he said unhurriedly, "Thank you, soldiers, for your trust in me! And thank you for your support! I will use my own actions to prove that your choice is correct! "
This young new leader was not modest at all! Alexis and the others opened their mouths in surprise. Antonios and Capus were infected by his confidence, and a smile appeared on their faces.
"Now, I've decided to let Felicius continue to be my adjutant and help me manage military affairs." This proposal temporarily relieved a few platoon leaders who were worried that the Devers would act recklessly due to their lack of experience.
Felicius was invited in. He smiled and thanked the Devers, then sat down next to the Devers.
"I've decided to set up a medical camp, with Herpes as the medical officer. He must also attend important meetings!" The field hospital of Menon's barracks had long been operating independently, and now it was only officially put on the table.
Amyntas objected, "It's fine as long as the doctor can heal our brothers' injuries. They don't know anything about attending military meetings, and there's never been such a thing before!"
"This is a special time!" The Devers looked at the strong, fierce-looking man and said in a serious tone, "In the following journey, we may encounter a lot of battles. We must protect our medical camp. At the same time, we also need to know how many wounded soldiers the medical camp can treat. Is there a lack of labor? Is there a lack of medical supplies? … These are all things that need to be discussed with Herpes! "
Amyntas was stunned. He scratched his head and did not speak. No one wanted their injured soldiers to not be treated, so the Devers' proposal was easily passed.
"I hope that Merces from the supply camp will also attend the military meeting. Because we need to know if there is enough food at all times? Are there enough pack animals? … " The Devers' second proposal was once again accepted by everyone. After all, food was everyone's greatest concern, not to mention that the supply camp had their salaries and looted money, so of course they needed to know and protect it at all times.
After successfully passing three personnel appointments in succession, the Devers stopped proposing.
At this moment, Felicius, who was next to him, touched the Devers lightly and opened his mouth to him.
The Devers suddenly realized from the other party's mouth movement that he had forgotten a key position – the herald. Don't underestimate this position. Passing down orders and smooth implementation of military and government orders all depended on him. If it was not decided in front of everyone now, it would be easy to make mistakes. He still lacked experience!
The Devers thought for a moment and said calmly, "In addition, I appoint Asistes as the herald!" It was not only to repay the recommendation just now, but also because Asistes had been assisting his uncle Antonios with some trivial military work before, so he was more familiar with the Menon Barracks. Besides, the Devers had interacted with this young man many times. He was cheerful and full of energy, and the team officers had a good impression of him. Moreover, he was grateful to the Devers, so who else could he use?
Sure enough, this candidate was also successfully approved by everyone.
Antonios went out to call Asistes.
After expressing his gratitude to everyone excitedly, Asistes immediately began to perform his duties. He quickly called Helpes and Mercies over.
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