Chapter 11: Land

-At Night, in Barrack-

The barracks were located close to the king's palace, and because of that, there were a few people who were still awake to prevent unwanted situations.

A guard could be seen guarding the barrack's gate while yawning, and some guards were patrolling around the king's palace. The security was so tight that even a guard must be reporting every time to their superior.

The barrack occupied 5000-meter land, a wall surrounded the barrack in this world, a wizard/witch could replace the bowmen, so they guarded at the top of the wall while swordsmen guarded every gate and corner.

The barrack was divided into two areas; each area represented a class. The swordsman's area had a vast training ground and more room, while the wizard/witch area had an experimental building and less room.

The rooms were used for many functions. If you were on duty, you can't go home until you finish your task, but you could rest in the barrack rooms. This rule applied to all ranks, whether it be a superior or lower rank.

There were many rooms in this barrack: There were rooms for a lower guest- a higher guest, the army, and a superior room. Only a 3rd class or higher could have their room.

-Inside a superior's room-

There's still a room shining with candles, and you could see an older man sitting on a chair reading some of the documents on his desk. The older man then focused his gaze on the door, and a knocking sound could be heard.

A beautiful woman in a military uniform entered while holding a kettle; she looked at the older man and bowed, then she asked,

"Master, it's already late at night. Doesn't it affect your health?" The woman came forward and placed the kettle on the table while she asked worriedly.

"Hahaha. Don't worry, even though I'm old like this, my body is still strong, just like a young man." The older man spoke and then coughed.

"Master." The woman hurried to hold the old man's shoulder while using a spell to create a cup and pouring some tea.

"Ah. Thank you," The old man said after drinking the tea. The woman smiled and stood beside him.

After a few minutes, the woman saw that the cup was empty and asked, "So why did the master call me?" The woman asked while tilting her head.

This was Weston's room; after he made Bastian's family citizens of the North Empire, he immediately looked for land to live upon according to his promise. He also prepared documents regarding Bastian and Leona's placement in the military.

His position was the GrandMaster of the North Empire Kingdom. This year he will retire and become the North Academy principal, which has just been built. Even though he was ancient, many people respect him, not only because of his rank but because he's also the teacher of the latest king, Edward.

"You go tomorrow and tell the Bastian's family that their house is ready and tell them to move to the inner city land located close to the market," Weston said, handing over the file he was holding.

The woman took it and looked at the file given; after a few seconds of reading it, she asked, "Will this be okay, master?"

"Hmm, is there a problem?"

"It doesn't really matter, but the land is the largest area in the city, and it was also the former residence of the former nobility before the revolution happened.

"They just arrived at the North Empire and are also bringing trouble.

"After all, why did the master lie about the lack of troops?

"Is this okay?" The woman said breathlessly with a worried expression. She noticed that Weston has close his eyes and went silent without saying a word and just listened.

"Ah, sorry for my impudence." The woman was embarrassed by her behavior while lowering her head.

"Noel, let me ask you a question? How do you win a war without casualties?" Weston asked while looking straight into Noel's eyes.

"That's almost impossible, in my opinion, master. Because the war started after there were casualties, Then both sides can declare war."

Weston shook his head and said, "You're still naive, Noel. Even though you're already an Officer as well as a Master Witch in the army."

Noel lowered her head, and her cheeks burned red. She then asked, "Then-please-tell-me. Is there another way?" in a lower voice.

"Tsk... what if before the war we get the enemy's heart?"

"By provoking or sabotaging the allegiance of the enemy army camps, we can initiate a rebellion, the assassination of the leader, or we can immediately attack when their morale drops."

"Ah," Noel snapped. "Master is right, but what is the connection between the Bastian family that we are talking about now?"

Weston sighed and said, "How did I have a student like you," while shaking his head. "How stupid of myself in the past."

Noel grumbled, sticking her tongue out at Weston.

"Listen carefully, and don't interrupt me while I am talking."

Noel chanted a spell and made a chair in front of Weston. Noel sat and listened carefully without even batting an eye.

"Although we also don't lack a master wizard/witch, what's wrong with adding another one. From my observation results, it seems that this master wizard is still as young as you.

"Even her partner is not inferior. He has a dual-class like you but with older age."

Weston paused for a moment, allowing Noel to absorb his words. After a few seconds, Weston spoke again, "And why don't I want the secret it carries?"

"If you want to earn the loyalty of others, the first step you have to take is not to peer into their privacy."

"But, Master-"

"Let me finish it," Weston interrupted, shaking his head.

"If we have earned their loyalty, they will divulge the secret of their own.",

"That way, we get the secret that the imperial empire wants, as well as we get a strong soldier. Our fighting strength will be increased to fight the imperial empire in the future."

"Ohhhh… I understand now, master."

"If the plan the master spoke of works, then it's like killing two birds with one stone," Noel said excitedly.

"True, but this plan will take a long time because gaining loyalty is not as easy as buying vegetables at the market."

"Master, that's Genius, Incredible ..." Noel continued to praise his master with words of wisdom. Meanwhile, Weston continued to nod, smiling.

"Go now, do your job as I ordered."

"Yes, master."

"And for the Witch Master, she will be in the same rank as you, so treat her politely," Weston said with a severe tone because he knew that his students often underestimated and caused trouble for other people. And then Weston spoke again, "Also prepare people to watch over them."

"tch," Noel muttered.

"Where is your answer?!" Weston said in a high voice.

"Yes, Master."

"Good."

[Written by DragonKnov || Published by Webnovel]