356 Chapter 355

"Everyone has gone through a lot in recent days. Unlike the other fronts, no battles are going on here. You will spend most of your days getting bored more than you think. There is not much luxury and entertainment, nor there is any good wine and drinks, still, the conditions are considerable for you to be able to spend your day comfortably loitering around."

"Still, don't forget that this is the border and you are all the soldiers of Kinley. So, don't lose your guard or do anything that brings calamity here. Since you are posted as a soldier, at least try to act like one."

These were the words Earl Ruth had consistently repeated throughout the training course.

Alex could feel a hint of desperation and resignation from his words. Instead of advice, it looked more like a pleading from his end to knock some sense into them.

All of these people were assigned to the fourth defence line. Since it was quite far from the border out of a column of the 7th defence line. It was quite safe and risk-prone.

Most of the nobles were assigned here whereas the cadets and recruits were assigned to the 6th or 2nd defence line which is quite close to the border and are in a tactical position to provide support to others.

Alex had heard others talking about this place as if it was a holiday spot. There was an heir of a noble assigned here and he used his father's wealth to modify the place.

He didn't upgrade the stronghold, rather he turned it into the party hold.

"I will miss you a bit."

Alex backed down a bit seeing a nostalgic look in Johnson's eyes.

"You are the first person who has undergone things seriously. Your spirit had woken many from their slumber and in the short time, you have shaped many soldiers here. It is rare to see a gentleman like you."

"Here, take this."

Seeing Alex's confused look, he added"This is a book containing some information about the Western Front, its terrain, secret hideouts and also the name of the people who work sincerely instead of lazing around."

"Every time I find a worthy man in this dead land, I note them down. Now, I am passing it out. I feel you are going to need it soon."

Alex didn't know whether this man sensed something or not but Alex thanked him from the bottom of his heart.

Alex had asked his men for information about this man.

Johnson had a tragic history.

He was deployed at the Eastern Front and was a Sergeant. He fought brilliantly against Harold's assault and didn't give them an inch.

Back at his home, his son fell seriously ill and they sent letters for his help but Johnson who had dedicated his life to the border wasn't able to respond to it and his son died of illness.

After finishing the war and achieving a major achievement, he returned home only to find his son in the coffin.

His wife accused him and asked him to choose between their family consisting of her and his small daughter or the country, which made him fall in a pinch.

Seeing his hesitation, his wife left with his daughter and no matter how Johnson amended, she didn't return.

She feared that if she stayed with him, they would die helplessly with no one to take care of them.

With a broken heart, Johnson poured all his frustration on his enemies and achieved miraculous feats one after another.

As he reached fifty he decided to retire and went back to finally settle in with his family but only to find that his daughter had been married and their families had been living happily while his wife had gone on some journey.

'A man like him belongs on the battlefield not anywhere.'He always believed in this and decided to spend his life serving as an instructor teaching young soldiers.

Every time he sees some good lad, he is reminded of his dead son who also wanted to follow in his footsteps and become a soldier and serve the country but alas he passed away.

"Alex, I can see your dedication to the lives of soldiers but because of this don't neglect your family."That was the last advice Johnson gave Alex before he departed.

And it was also what he advised many as he didn't want the young men to suffer the same faith as him.

Alex accepted Johnson's sincerity and pure kindness like this should be respected.

Not many good people like him remained. Alex knew that he had never shown anyone pure kindness and much of his kindness was due to responsibility or a way to seek profit in the future.

Alex liked Johnson's character and sincerely prayed to the Goddess Of Lust to give Johnson a chance to redeem himself.

He was at Transcendent rank and his wife seemed to be at Master rank so both still have a long life ahead.

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Alex and the soldiers started the march towards the fourth defence line.

The troops had been deployed and all of them had to walk towards the defence line.

Warhorses and cavalry were valuable aspects so no horses were spared for them.

And even if there was a horse, a noble who tried to forcefully sit on a horse, would just be kicked down as evident during the training.

"Damn! Why do I have to walk on my own? I am a noble. I should have my carriage."

The nobles grumbled on their way. Their soft feet which had never suffered till now started to hurt.

One of them was unable to carry on and ordered his soldiers to carry him on his shoulder.

Meller was also in their group and he was fairly surprised to see Meller becoming quite docile.

He was a bit chubby but his figure had changed a bit. He had taken part in Alex's exercise routine but he was unable to complete the set till the end, still, he had at least taken a step, unlike others.

After a long walk, they finally arrived at their destination.

Alex for a moment was paralysed seeing such a colourful sight. The walls had been painted green, and the watch towers had been decorated into a light tower used for parties.

The small sphere which can be used as a torch light to give a signal was now used as a disco light.

The spikes on the walls had been removed.

"What the hell is this?"

"I think this is a place to party," Riya said helplessly.

"This is a disgrace. We will take down these things as soon as we reach here." Alex ordered his men with a frustrated expression.

After reaching the place, everyone tried to accommodate.

They rested comfortably and under Alex's strict orders, the place was starting to be fixed.

It had hardly become alright after being worked upon for two days when the danger knocked on the door.

? TANG!TANG!TANG!TANG!

"Emergency!"

The sounds of the bell ringing loudly could be heard and everyone started to run around like a headless chicken here and there.

The nobles wonder what happened when an officer appeared in a pale place.

"Just now, Arkham. The Empire had attacked and taken down the First defence line.7th and 6th line is currently in a stalemate and soon they might find their way here."

The moment everyone heard the news, they felt as if they had been pushed into a death trap.

"So, it's finally here,"Alex muttered with a helpless look.