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Chapter 57

57Hwa knight squires are more equal

Just like the trainees, the academy cadets also decided to eat, sleep, and receive training at the Manshinjeon headquarters..

"Hehe, it's worth seeing the cadets' expressions.."

"That's right."

Pantheon's first batch of trainees. Koo Dae-seong and Kim Do-han, who have now enlisted as regular soldiers, imagined the expressions the cadets would make upon seeing dinner..

And that applies not only to the first generation students but also to the second generation students. As they undergo training, they have become accustomed to the vicious diet of this pantheon guild..

An ignorant diet that only focuses on salt and calories, containing a large amount of salt and a large amount of sugar..

Only now I am a professional soldier... The first generation of students who were promoted to Men at Arms are eating a normal meal, but the memories of that time are... The sauce was so terrible.

On the other hand, the cadets also did not have much expectations for dinner. After all, this place where they are is the Naju Plain. In other words, the countryside.

"What do you see when you see the villagers walking around?……."

"Corn and potatoes?."

"Canned vegetables from the mountain behind."

"You can eat something like that?"

"Why does it come from a natural person?."

For the cadets, most of whom are natives of Seoul and the metropolitan area, this is what it feels like to be rural..

Although there was a gap between trainees and cadets, neither side thought about the quality of the food. But we have one feeling in common.

hungry.

The hunger caused by the intense training during the day was fluctuating to the point of making a gurgling sound..

"Ugh, I think I'll eat it all if you give me some rice.."

"……I agree."

1Jaehyuk and Suho, who were considered part of the group, had to endure particularly harsh training from Leon, although it may have been due to their mood. Next to him, Hari gave a sad look..

"Well, so… It's better not to have any expectations."

I'm so hungry, and all I eat is salt and sugar water. Even in the orphanage, I never went hungry..

"Hmm, I'm glad there aren't enough seats for everyone.."

Leon entered. It is a yard where people are gathered together because they are sitting roughly in the yard. It was a sight you only see at middle school self-denial retreats, but Leon didn't mind..

They will have to practice eating here even when it rains, so they will have to get used to it..

"skip the meal."

At Leon's instructions, the yard gate was opened and the residents entered with dishes. The dishes they serve to the 2nd trainees are... Needless to say, it is sugar salt water..

"Ah~ Is this really it?."

"I was wondering if today would be a little different."

"Let's look forward to some sweet potatoes before going to bed.."

The 2nd class trainees, who had become accustomed to the Pantheon training, gulped down the sugar salt water placed in front of them. The expressions on the cadets' faces widen as they see this..

"What is that??"

"water? No, what was in the water??"

"Ah, this is salt water.."

"???"

Eating something like that? The cadets' expressions are distorted by the unbelievable culture shock..

"Nu, sister. what is that?"

When Suho asked with a wide face, Hari answered with a resigned expression..

"brine. I also added sugar."

"……why?"

"Sir Yappy will explain that part ‘logically’.……!"

At Hari's mention, the Yapis who were eating food approached him in various ways. A minimal-sized mechanical spider logically explains the distribution of sugar and salt water..

-human being. You can survive with only the minimum nutrients and calories..

"?????"

-Reduce meal costs. Enhancement of the 'toxic' element. very efficient.

""?????""

Cadets tremble at the vicious logic.

"Ooh, we have to eat something like that too.?"

"This is ridiculous. How can you live by eating only that??"

As the cadets looked tired, Koo Dae-seong quietly mentioned.

"Hehehe, don’t misunderstand. At the end of the training period, a proper meal is provided.."

As they said, the first batch of trainees… Now that they have been promoted to professional soldiers, they are provided with proper meals and side dishes..

Kimchi, an essential part of the Korean diet, was served, and meat side dishes were also distributed in large quantities. The rice and local crops provided immediately are all 'blessed' rare meals..

Aside from the taste, the soldiers were very satisfied with the fact that they became stronger every time they ate a meal and that minor illnesses disappeared..

All you have to do is endure the training period. There is hope that the 2nd batch of trainees will soon be able to enjoy the diet of the 1st batch..

That's why it can endure. All you have to do is hold on for a little while. The cadets now had to be aware of the salt and sugar water placed on them..

"……I really need to eat this?"

Cheon So-yeon, the successor to the largest guild in Korea, was the second-highest-ranking child, and even Han Su-ho, who grew up as an orphan, was scared by the salt water in front of him..

The boy turned his gaze to his sister, whom he always relied on, but Hari smiled and turned his head..

"It's easier to give up."

"……Unbelievable."

As I said, this is Hari’s second time drinking salt and sugar water..

At first, after seeing the first batch of trainees survive by eating only this, I tried drinking it to see if it was worth it..

But soon! Hehehe! I spat out the salt water and had to listen to Leon's scolding..

'Ha, you can do it. Han Hari! You're an orphan! He said he suffered hardships as a member of the bottom 1% of Korea.!'

No, orphanages have improved these days, so is it 3%? Hari takes a sip, trying hard to sublimate her misfortune into will..

The moment the glass clouded with salt went down my throat, the extremely salty taste burned my throat..

'make…!'

salty. Too salty. It's so salty that it burns your throat. To the point where I wonder if this could lead to esophagitis..

But that salty taste was quickly covered by other tastes. It's thanks to the sugar poured in a bowl..

'So sweet!'

If the salt made my mouth burn, the sugar made my tongue tingle. The problem is that these flavors are mixed together and cause pain..

Same goes for other cadets..

Cheon So-yeon, who underwent rigorous training, and Han Su-ho, who knows that eating is living after living in an orphanage..

When I reached Jaehyuk Kim, I tipped the glass on the floor to throw it away..

-Detection of cheating.

Kwachik! And the swinging steel wire threatens violently..

"Up, it’s dangerous.!"

I protested, but the mechanical spider was ruthless. He is the leader of the Manshinjeon guild who never accepts objections..

After the shocking salt water meal, Leon stood up..

"Then, let’s digest it and start training.."

"yes?"

The reaction of asking what you ate to digest... Hari was more suspicious of Leon's reaction, which was different from his previous method..

"your majesty… Didn't you give yourself time to rest after eating??"

This was the basic schedule for trainees..

Meal after training in the morning. Rest and then train again. and go to bed after eating.

In other words, after finishing dinner, we went straight to rest and sleep. It's unofficial, but we also ate potatoes and sweet potatoes..

"Tsk tsk, you guys are aiming to become knights, not trainees. Why did you think that the performance of soldiers and knights would be the same?."

"Is that so??"

Leon's eyes turned to Manager Jinsoo Kim. He also participated in this training as an observer, but did not seem to realize the shocking visual of the salt and sugar water..

"I told you to get ready, but did you get it??"

"Oh, that's right! Yes, I did! You'll be ready to attack soon……."

"Not anytime soon. Right now."

"……yes?"

"2The trainees rested like this and then went to bed. Lord Spinner will supervise. Koo Dae-seong, Kim Do-han and other foremen must prepare for departure within 10 minutes.."

"Yes, yes! All right!"

"I take your orders, Your Majesty.!"

The first batch of trainees, clearly armed with military discipline, ran straight to the weapons storage room. The cadets were confused and had no choice but to follow them..

* * * *

In line with the cadets' visit, Leon purchased a gate access ticket..

This is the Orc Gate where the Orcs appear. It was easy to get it.

In fact, the Orc Gate gives you little to gain compared to the effort you put in..

The highest price item that can be obtained is the heart of the Orc warrior, which is worth at least 400 million won..

The problem is that the Orc warrior is a raid boss..

Not only is he suffering from fatigue, but his sense as a warrior, his strength, and his special abilities are all non-threatening..

Therefore, an A-class attack team usually has to attack it, but considering their salaries, the heart of the great warrior is not that expensive..

The rest are very few spirit weapons. Even this is too rare compared to its performance to be an item that can be obtained by killing orcs that are at least B grade..

So, in most cases, Oak Gates are bought for a lot of money and then sold at a low price..

It was difficult for the association to deal with such a property, but when Leon offered to purchase it, he handed it over at a bargain price..

"It's an oak gate.."

"Hey, are you okay? Is there anyone here who has cleared the Orc Gate??"

"Cheon So-yeon, Kim Jae-hyuk, and Han Su-ho are probably the only ones.……."

The cadets couldn't believe they had come to attack the Oak Gate..

The Oak Gate is where I came to digest after suffering the torture of such a poor meal..

[Quest: The orc civil war is intensifying. You are a cross-race mercenary who has come to participate in this civil war. Help one side end the civil war and gain the Warchief's approval.]

"Looks like I have to take one side.?"

"Still, the orcs on one side are on our side.."

Cadets heaving a sigh of relief. Usually, quests like this are cleared safely by using friendly orcs as a shield as much as possible. The gate isn't that hard if you fight wisely.──

"ha……."

"this… That's it?"

"I guess so.."

However, the soldiers' reaction was completely different. What kind of future did the first trainees, including Koo Dae-seong and Kim Do-han, predict?.

"???"

Why are you like that? It was when Suho was about to ask Hari a secret question. A group of orcs approached from across the field..

"Are you mercenaries from abroad? I am a proud orc of the Bigtusk clan.──"

-Shut up!

The orc warrior's head flew off before he could even finish his sentence. This is because a lance flew from somewhere and blew the entire orc from the chin..

"Huh?"

The cadets couldn't react when they saw the orc whose head was blown off in front of their eyes, and the orcs were no different..

They search for the culprit who threw the spear in disbelief. No, there was no need to look for it..

Where on earth did it come from? The Lionheart King riding on a pure white horse hurled a verbal insult with a contemptuous gaze..

"With whose permission does the unclean beast open its stinking mouth?."

The overwhelming feeling of disgust, contempt, and hatred makes the flesh tremble. If that applies to cadets who are not the target, what about orcs??

"Stand up to prevent dust!"

A voice that rings without you having time to come to your senses. The first batch of trainees reflexively raised their shields and stabbed with their swords..

"Wow!"

"Man, these guys are cowardly.!"

The Orcs who were suddenly attacked fell helplessly. The cadets were unable to keep up with the rapidly changing situation..

"Now, wait a minute. It's not a quest where you can just kill someone like this.?"

"Why, why are you attacking? Someone please tell me why!"

But the soldiers responded without the slightest hesitation..

"kill the orc."

"Because it's natural."

""?????""

【 Most Orc Butcher among Primates 】

◆effect

: There is a 50% killing effect against orcs..

: The orcs are filled with fear, confusion and despair..

: The deserved hatred against orcs spreads..

It was then. A system message appears in front of the cadets. The system messages didn't end there.

【 Lionheart Aura 】

◆effect

: Legion-enhanced assault defense is granted..

: Legion reinforcement fortification is granted..

: Legion Strengthening Battalion Strengthening is granted..

: Legion-enhanced bravery is granted..

: Legion-enhanced lighter armor is granted..

: Legion-enhanced tough skin is granted..

: Legion Strengthening Heavy Strike is granted..

: Legion Strengthening Anti-Magic Strengthening is granted..

: Legion-enhanced ranged resistance is granted..

: Legion Strengthening Keen Perspective is granted..

: Legion-enhanced anti-infantry slaughter is granted..

: Legion-enhanced pollution resistance is granted..

【 living demigod 】

【 War Knight's Protection 】

【 Holy Grail Guardian 】

【 Dragon Slayer's Honor 】

【 fear of evil 】

【 Demon Lord Slayer 】

【 Most Demon Slayer 】

【 distance hater 】

【 The strongest assaulter 】

"Wow, crazy. what's this?"

Traits pouring in almost like a carpet bombing. When the cadets couldn't come to their senses, Leon scolded them..

"Draw your weapons! Stand on the left and right sides of the square! Charge into their flanks.!"

A few cadets foolishly followed the commands that came as if they were threatening while riding a horse. While the orcs are furious and clash with Bangjin, the side is empty..

"Charge!"

Leon’s charge order. While the soldiers in the anvil role held on, the cadets in the hammer role became shock infantry and had to clash with the orcs..

However, although the combat power of the cadets was higher than that of the soldiers, they did not know how to charge as one lump..

"Ugh... ! These guys!"

"Wow!"

The cadets dug into the side, but their breakthrough ability was lower than expected. This is because there was not enough power to break through the Orcs' large size and heavy defense..

"Duh, it's pierced.!"

Rather, it was a time when the cadets' formation was about to collapse and collapse due to the orcs that came out. The flames burning the air swept away the hordes of orcs..

"Ha, senior Hari!"

Hari, who cut down two orcs and burned three in one go, smiled awkwardly..

"Be careful, kids. Let's break it down calmly.."

Hari, who is used to this crazy orc hatred, creates a spark and makes up for the lack of impact power..

'The problem is the cadets on the other side..'

Centered around the soldiers forming a straight line, the cadets are split into two and surround the orcs..

The number of Orcs was less than fifty, so they were able to surround them with ease, but unlike on this side, where there are Harira, there are only pure cadets on the other side..

'I don't think your Majesty will help me.…….'

It was then. A series of eerie cries rang out from the other side of the orcs Hari was burning..

"This little girl!"

"I'll cut you in half with an axe.!"

A swordsman who penetrates space to an astonishing degree and stabs his rapier even in a busy mass fight..

Cheon So-yeon, the granddaughter of light swordsman Cheon Soo-jin and the strongest academy cadet, was breaking through by piercing the necks of the orcs..

It's not just her. Swordfighter Han Su-ho and spearman Kim Jae-hyuk. The two are also coping with the Orcs' momentum without being pushed back much..

It was not the first time for the three graduating students from the academy's top class to deal with orcs..

"hmm……."

Leon summoned the Holy Grail to restore the soldiers on the front lines and watched their activities..

By far, Han Ha-ri is showing an overwhelming performance. In fact, it covers half of the attack power of the right hammer shock infantry alone..

Although criticized for its lack of delicacy, the Blessing of Fire boasts absolute performance in such corps battles..

"Now! Deal with the burned orcs!"

After all, he has talent. If you teach it well, even the God of War and Flame will like it..

On the other hand, the ones who are doing great on the other side are Cheon So-yeon, Kim Jae-hyuk, and Han Su-ho..

The three of them probably have experience hunting orcs, so they respond well. Han Su-ho steadily cut down the orcs by channeling their attacks with his shield, and Kim Jae-hyuk fiercely killed the orcs with a difference in reach that overturned the height difference..

When it comes to Cheon So-yeon, the delicate strikes of the rapier are quick and light. The swords pouring down like a flash of light, stabbing only the critical vital points..

"On the other hand, are the other guys ordinary?."

Those four were exceptional, the rest couldn't be said to be good even with empty words..

Even though the barely C-rank shield infantry is holding the attention of the Orcs, they are not able to properly attack from the side..

If it weren't for the natural physical ability and a few active players, the result would have been that Hammer was eaten by the surrounding troops..

If it weren't for Leon's incredible buff, it would have collapsed without even being able to do that..

The battle ended in an easy victory..

Leon ordered the already exhausted cadets to conserve their stamina and prepare for the next battle..

"your majesty……."

Soyeon Cheon approached. She's breathing evenly, as if she didn't break a sweat after just one battle..

"allow questions."

"Why... You attacked the orcs, right? The quest is clearly about helping one of the orcs.."

"Orcs are not spared. Not even one."

"yes?"

Leon decided that it would be more efficient to declare it in front of everyone rather than explaining it only to Soyeon Cheon..

"Keep in mind. Orcs are animals with green skin.."

"These beasts talk about honor and glory and seem to speak human language, but their honor and glory are nothing but the violence of vain beasts.."

"Have you seen them build civilization? Have you seen them choose dialogue over barbaric violence??"

Lionheart: There is one truth that Leon has learned through the repetition of thousands of years of history..

Orcs are talking beasts.

"Animals imitating humans."

"The beast covets the warrior's honor.."

"The beast sings glory with your life."

It's absurd. These scum beasts dare to discuss honor and glory that only an honorable race can discuss..

"You must make a firm decision. They are beasts that don't even deserve to exist. They are dirty parasites that should not live.."

On modern Earth, orcs are not treated well, even to empty words..

This is because their brutality and violence are difficult to accept in civilized society..

However, since this is a world that guarantees the human rights of orcs in the name of political correctness, no one radiates extreme hatred like Leon..

"Destroy those disgusting molars and stinky jaws. There is no need to hesitate in slaughtering animals.!"

"Good orc? Only dead orcs can be good."

"There is no need to discuss cowardice when hunting animals. All we need is slaughter and deserved anger. I only have the murderous intent to destroy them.!"

[【[The most orc butcher of any primate] spreads deserved hatred against orcs.]

But as Leon's speech continued, a fire was kindled in the hearts of the cadets..

Although there was no reason in his logic, there was deserved trust..

The soldiers, who were already immersed in the teachings of Leon and the Pantheon, became even more intoxicated by the divine spirit.──

"Kill it! kill the green beasts!"

"Kill it! kill it!"

"Kill it! kill it!"

They respond by banging their shields and swords. Until proper values ​​are instilled in the young cadets who are being swallowed up by the madness..

"annihilate!"

"Destroy!"

"Don't leave a single animal behind.!"

Glory to Lionheart.

There will be honor in your swords and spears.

* * * *

Disgust and hatred. Under the command of the overwhelming charisma of Leon, all the orcs at the Orc Gate were slaughtered..

After slaughtering without stopping for a full day, there were no more orcs left at the gate, and the profit was much higher than the original expected profit..

"Wow, there are three hearts of the great warrior and a spirit weapon... How much is the magic stone??"

The profit is close to 1.2 billion won. If you think of it as the profit of an A-class attack force, the unit price may not be right, but the hunters here are C-class and cadets who did not graduate from the academy..

Kim Jae-hyuk looked at the accumulated loot and calculated his share..

"Since there are 96 hunters, even if we estimate it conservatively, it would be 6 million won per two.?"

"This is my first time catching so many orcs.……."

"Suho, you also need some money for the first time in a while. Are you going to send me to an orphanage??"

"half of it."

The heart of an Orc warrior is an item that rarely sells for 500 million won when put up for auction. If that happens, profits will go up even more..

After being instructed to clear the Oak Gate and collect their allowances, the cadets approached Yapi, who was managing their finances, with expressions of anticipation on their faces..

I wasn't really used to having an artificial intelligence machine calculate my allowance, but since it's a machine, wouldn't it calculate it honestly??

-Deposit completed.

"Oh, that's fast! Did you calculate it in advance??"

"The heart of the Orc warrior hasn't even been sold yet... uh?"

The two people who checked their account on their smartphones were puzzled by the amount that came in..

"Me, Mr. Yappy? I think I made a mistake with my deposit.?"

-There are no mistakes in the computational capabilities of this machine..

"No, no, why is there only 700,000 won in my account? You don't have to come in with at least 6 million won.?!"

-Jaehyuk Kim. Battle video analysis. Calculation allowance: 7 million won.

"uh… You held it a little higher. No, but why did I only receive 700,000 won?!"

-ten structures.

"yes?"

Cadets who had received their allowances came flocking to ask questions. They should have heard the same answer from Yappy.

-Ten structures. Collected in advance to save you trouble.

This doesn't make sense.

The cadets looked dumbfounded at the vicious tax structure..