Chapter 1398 - Military Competition

--Baymardian Barracks, District B--

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"Your majesty!"

"Your majesty!"

"Your majesty!"

One by one, everyone gave Landon a firm salute before walking beside him with their hands behind their backs. 

"Is everyone ready?"

"Yes, Your majesty." One of them stated.

For the competitions amongst the many brigades, the brigade themselves wouldn't know when the competition was held.

It was only during the late morning hours today that the sirens went off. 

They, the higher-ups, liked mixing things up. 

In a year, they would get 1 or 2 competitions of this nature, and it could fall within any of the seasons, be it in the harsh climate or the warm and nice summer ones. 

They also did the same for the soldiers within the other empires too. 

It should be noted that unlike Baymard's situation, for the other empires, they bundled them and put them in the 'foreign brigades created. 

So those brigades were very diversified, having talents from Carona, Zalipnia, and even the newly treaty-signed Romain empires.

In total, Baymard had signed treaties with over 15 empires now... Most from Romain. 

The talents would enter either one of the 12 existing foreign Brigades. 

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Landon had no plans for making other brigades. These ones should be enough, even after signing treaties with the entire world. 

That's why the entire District B was for military purposes. 

Half of the vast moderate-city sized district would only be for training new arrive.

Of course, the other half had the prisons there. 

Though sometimes, the higher-ups did permit some battles to be done on the left side, seeing that they had built quite a few 'abandoned-buildings' for simulations over there. 

It can be said that when it came to the matters of those residing out of Baymard, their competitions were more or less different too.

However, it was all beneficial for them. 

Without guns, explosives, or other weapons, they primarily relied on their hands, as well as a few gadgets of their own. 

For one, they were given practice bows and arrows, which would stick on its target, refusing to come out without a specific chemical for removal.

It was thanks to the Weapon manufacturing industry that such a thing was made possible.

Also, their swords, blades, and daggers were akin to lightsabers... Except that when it made contact with any object, it would release a paint-like fluid. 

Like way, they would know if one was killed or hot.

Baymard had done its best to create as many practice weapons as possible. 

Out on the field, they would have to rely on quick thinking, terrain assessment, hearing, the ability to create ropes from plants, rock-climbing and even how to use their surroundings to their advantage.

The popular assassin skills that all empires had in common were also enhanced and taught. 

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Like so, their competitions and tests of strength differed from Baymard's. 

It can also be said that unlike those who had just 1 or 2 competitions a year, the Baymardians had 3. 

One was simulated with weapons and every technology Baymard had to offer, while another was simulated similar to how the other barracks operated. 

This was so that in any scenario, whether there was technology or not, the Baymardians would be able to stand on the top. 

This also made them not rely on modern weapons too. 

And as for the 3rd competition, it could resemble any of the first 2.

The higher-ups would pick which one they felt needed more working on, giving the Baymardian soldiers another chance to better themselves. 

The first competition for the year took place in the early months of January. 

And today, the various brigades would send forth their best Companies and units to represent themselves.

This drill was just in time to show how well they've mastered the latest drone technology that came out a month ago. 

How well they used this to their advantage was what he wanted to see!

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Landon and the rest briskly walked into the vast control center, with numerous monitors showing every corner across the scene. 

What's more, there were already official monitoring drones flying around.

The official drives were bright camouflage Red to let everyone know they weren't part of the competition.

So they shouldn't feel too bothered about them. 

However, if it were a green camouflage drone flying about, that would be an issue. 

This was still spring, and the weather was not conducive for Hot air balloon air force unit operations since it would rain mid-competition. 

Meaning the air force units could more or less stay in fixed positions, moving their drones about. 

The drones were waterproof and could even go under the sea if needed. 

So one didn't have to worry about them getting damaged. 

Landon walked in with a stoic expression, taking his seat beside Lucius.

"You're just in time," Lucius said, without even looking at Landon. 

His attention was all on the screen. 

That's right. 

Just 2 more minutes and the show would officially begin!

Landon leaned into his seat with an expectant gaze on the many screens before him.

The Poison Lily Brigade, Black Scorpion, Blue Tarantula, and many other brigades were participating. 

Good...

Landon nodded at another in the room, taking up the communicator. 

Click. 

The green bottom came on. And now, his voice would be audible for all to hear. 

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"Today, you all will be participating in your 2nd Barrack competitions!"

On the front entrances of the various barracks, the many soldiers stood firm with expressionless faces, listening to Landon's sage words. 

Their bodies were hot, their hearts boiling, and even their feet wobbling. 

No matter how many times they did this, the sensation was very jolting. 

Some brigade members were new, some old... 

The competition was never the same!

"I won't say much, but only remind you that as soldiers, it is your duty to protect, guide and lead. 

You are to act in alignment with the moral code and do your duties to the best of your abilities! 

Army General Lucius, your Brigadier Generals, the rest of your superiors, and I are watching you diligently.

Soldiers!... Good luck.

You may now begin!"