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204The Wheel of Fortune (4)
Early moning.
Taking a deep breath of the cold morning air, the training of Roman Dmitry's unit, led by Chris, began..
“Start cantering now.”
It was a simple training.
At first, they ran at a moderate pace to warm up, and Flora Lawrence seemed to catch up easily in a group full of men..
Breathing was fairly steady..
People usually think that staff members have weak physical strength, but she trained archery and did not neglect physical training..
The speed got faster and faster..
In a situation where her lungs were so cold that there was no way to stabilize her breathing, Flora Lawrence tried to catch her breath as best as she could..
just once.
It's over when your breathing is broken..
In a week of testing, I didn't want to fail from the first training..
“Huh, huh.”
About 1 hour.
I was drenched in sweat from the canter that started in the morning..
Heat rose from my tied up hair, and unlike my heated body, the air that touched my skin was cold. It felt a little intense from the start for a morning training session..
A typical army concludes its training with a canter that lasts about 30 minutes at most, but Dmitry's soldiers accepted the morning canter as a daily routine..
the end was in sight.
I thought it would stop by now, but Chris suddenly entered the mountain path..
‘no way.’
Anxiety became reality.
Kubo started now..
Chris started running up the steep mountain path, and the breathing that reached his chin and stimulated his brain was accompanied by dizziness..
My head was spinning tight..
If I had known in advance that the intensity would be this much, I would have at least distributed my physical strength, but I never thought that there would be a full-scale canter after running for an hour..
Above all.
Unlike me, I was secretly amazed at the soldiers who had not yet lost their breath..
“lower jaw, lower jaw.”
My breathing became rough..
Beyond the realm of pace control.
Flora Lawrence held on with her mental strength, and Chris noticed her tenaciously following her and raised his voice..
“A morning canter is training for survival. The battlefield does not care about your situation. How early is it in the morning, have you eaten, and are you physically healthy? You can't always fight in perfect condition. So push yourself to the limit every day. Once you have exhausted all your stamina as if you were about to die, from then on you will see the ‘reality’ you will face on the battlefield..”
It's not training to get in shape..
survival.
To survive in a situation filled with blood and death, even training required equivalent intensity..
“Physical training is necessary for everyone, regardless of position. Even if it is a position that simply uses one's brains. The place where their role shines is not a comfortable barracks, but a field battle where you never know when the enemy will attack. If you don't do anything at that moment because you don't have stamina or because the situation is urgent, you cannot avoid death on the battlefield. The same goes for other positions. Even if the job is simply to carry military supplies, both legs must hold up to the end to fulfill their role in any terrain..”
It was a blatant sniping.
As Flora Lawrence fell further and further behind, Chris spoke about her reality..
his words.
I didn't know.
So I did not neglect training, but Dmitry's army's training was too intense from the start..
1 hour warm-up canter.
1 hour full-scale mountain cantering.
A total of 2 hours of walking was completed..
Flora Lawrence, who finished the canter to the end even though she was a little behind the main team, sweat was pouring down like rain and she looked like she was about to die..
My legs were shaking..
While running, I vomited out what was inside me several times, and with my head spinning around, I just wanted to sit down..
Still, I gritted my teeth..
She wanted to show herself as strong as possible, but Chris's next words plunged her into the abyss of despair..
“I will start sword fighting from now on.!”
training that never ends.
Hell started now.
* * *
It was a really crazy schedule..
During the sword fighting that took place where physical strength was pushed to the limit, Chris said this:.
“The most important point on the battlefield is how effectively you can fight when your physical strength is at its limit. 10 minutes after first clashing with the enemy. At that time, you will be in perfect condition and look the best that comes to mind, but after just 10 minutes, you will feel incredibly tired, as if your whole body has been shackled. From then on, the real war begins. If your body follows the control of your mind even when your breathing is abnormal and your limbs are not moving as you wish, then I can assure you that ordinary soldiers will not be able to deal with you..”
The purpose of the training was clear.
limit).
The soldiers were pushed to their limits..
Although everyone wasted a lot of stamina due to the advanced canter, they started training without a single complaint..
“Hueup.”
crackling.
Kakakakang!
Sparring was like a real battle..
Dmitry's soldier took a deep breath and pushed hard against the soldier across from him..
As Chris stated, the body was not in the best condition..
Still, the attack was very sharp..
They cornered their opponents and steadily attacked key points, but the defensive ability of the defending soldiers was also formidable..
passionate sparring.
It was a scene taking place throughout the training ground..
Flora Lawrence could not help but be shocked by the series of circumstances..
‘……This is regular training?’
Dmitry's Training.
It was truly extremely difficult..
Even knights who train their bodies all their lives are strong enough to hold their tongues, but Dmitry's soldiers were accustomed to the series of situations..
That wasn't all. What does sparring look like?.
Regardless of their individual strength, they looked frighteningly threatening even after walking for two hours..
suddenly.
It reminded me of Dmitry on the battlefield..
They were a strong army..
He overwhelmed the soldiers of the famously strong Kronos Empire and did not show any signs of disruption even in surprise battles..
At that time, I just thought it was great..
Since it was a belated pursuit, physical exhaustion must have been considerable, but Roman Dmitry's soldiers unilaterally pushed their opponents..
the driving force.
I was right there in training..
How can you not be strong when you accept this ridiculous training as everyday life?.
‘In fact, training soldiers through high-intensity training is a very simple theory. However, the reason it cannot be applied to reality is because soldiers become rebellious in situations that push them to the limit. But Roman Dmitry's soldiers don't seem to be dissatisfied at all. Rather, they are actively participating in training and showing a desire to improve themselves..’
complete control.
It was Roman Dmitry's ability..
Sure rewards and clear results showed the soldiers that the way they did things was right..
Trust was built step by step.
In the process of defeating Barco, Hector, Benedict and Kronos.
Dmitry's soldiers became confident that if they trusted and followed Roman Dmitry, they would not die..
So no matter how hard the training was, there was no reason not to follow it if you thought your life was at stake..
Everyone was burning with enthusiasm.
The sparring took place fiercely, and a situation as dangerous as a real battle was created..
I wasn't worried about injuries..
There was a belief that Roman Dmitry would be responsible if an accident occurred, and above all, Dmitry showed a clear response in the rare accidents that occurred..
A therapist waiting nearby treated the wound using an expensive potion, and even monitored the patient's progress and ensured safety..
Previous precedents.
I created the scene before my eyes.
Flora Lawrence swallowed dryly at the intense heat radiating from the men..
‘……I can't give up either.’
It was hard.
There was no sign of recovery of the stamina lost from the canter, but Flora Lawrence also went to one side and joined in the sparring..
Fortunately, the opponent has not been assigned yet..
It was just a simple sword practice against the scarecrow, but Chris' sharp eyes did not allow him to relax at all..
A situation that would make most people feel a sense of self-destruction..
But Flora Lawrence was different..
Even though she gritted her teeth with her trembling arms, she showed the same enthusiasm as the first time..
‘There's no need to be nervous anymore. Since I am not a combat resource, I am bound to fall short in physical training..’
yet.
It's not your turn to prove yourself.
Each person's role is different.
Flora Lawrence accepted her shortcomings and reflected on the meaning of training..
* * *
a few days later.
Chris reported to Roman Dmitry.
“So far, the training has been implemented without any problems. He collapsed as soon as the first day's training was over, and on the second day, he fainted from the canter and showed signs of dehydration. However, when he came to his senses, he showed his will to carry out the training no matter what. Of course, she still hasn't fully adapted to the training, but I don't see any reason for disqualification..”
Lack of physical strength was not a reason for disqualification..
If we had hoped for a perfect person from the beginning, none of Dmitry's soldiers would have remained..
People like Henderson.
The reason they were able to reach their current level was because of their will to continue training even when their physical strength was at its lowest..
Therefore, the one-week test was a process of checking one’s will..
Even if you know how difficult Dmitry's training is, as long as you have the will to endure it, the path to advancement is open..
the problem is.
It was Flora Lawrence's role..
“Its fighting ability was not that great. Although archery is quite accurate, its actual combat ability is poor and it is very weak in close combat. There seems to be a clear need for improvement in this area. and…….”
she is a staff member.
In that case, the area she had to prove in the test was strategic ability rather than combat ability..
“The tactical training that took place on the third day showed a completely different appearance than before. The group that includes Flora wins nine times out of ten. Although I was defeated once by an unorthodox strategy, I still managed to turn the situation around several times by finding a solution to the unexpected situation..”
Zech.
presented the data.
It is a record of what happened during tactical training, and Roman Dmitry read it carefully..
9wins.
followed the norm.
It was a standard strategy of blocking variables as much as possible, but the point that stood out was the last loss..
If possible, attack in a standard manner. He also showed great ability in improvisation..
In fact, the first defeat was only because Kevin, the opponent's commander, attacked a really sharp point, and the fight was close until the end, to the point where Flora Lawrence's ability had to be acknowledged..
furthermore.
Flora Lawrence showed this level of ability even though she had not yet adapted to Dmitry..
Roman Dmitry asked.
“chris. Do you think Flora Lawrence is what Dmitry needs?.”
In those words.
Chris answered without any hesitation..
“yes. We are confident that Flora Lawrence is the resource Dmitry needs..”
a week of testing.
It was the moment that put an end to it..
* * *
end of rebellion.
Founding of the Principality of Dmitry.
Fifteen days have passed since then..
When Dmitry was falling into a peaceful life, Thomas, who runs a restaurant in Dmitry, ran away somewhere..
‘There should still be groceries..’
recent.
Dmitry enjoyed a huge boom..
People flocked to work in the iron mines, merchants opened stalls to do business with them, and an entertainment culture naturally developed..
It was truly a good world to make a living in..
Thomas also ran out of groceries earlier than expected due to too many customers, so he was on his way to get them..
Usually all groceries run out in the morning..
Thinking that the food he wanted might not be available, Thomas had no choice but to walk impatiently..
It was then.
puck!
Kwadang.
“Ugh.”
As I was entering the alley, I bumped into a man..
It was a man with a slim build and a robe covering his face, and he gave Thomas a cold look..
“Go with your eyes straight open.”
It was a strangely threatening voice..
Thomas was about to say something in response to the surging pain, but when he saw the other person's eyes, he hurriedly lowered his head..
Since my job involves dealing with people, I can get a feel for it just by looking at their eyes..
The other person smelled quite threatening, and my past experience told me that if you get into an argument with these types of people, there will be bloodshed..
“……sorry.”
Thomas was right.
With a quick apology, the man withdrew his gaze and walked off somewhere..
I walked like that for a long time.
When the man entered a deserted alley, several people suddenly appeared like shadows around him..
Their behavior was ordinary.
The man spoke in a quiet voice as he saw a common sight on the streets..
“The plan will proceed three days from now. Until then, try not to cause as much trouble as possible and gather information such as Dmitry's security system. I will explain the exact plan here in two days..”
“All right.”
The men retreated..
Then, just like how they first appeared, they disappeared as if they were disappearing into the shadows..
And then.
The man who gave the order also walked into the darkness of the alley..
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