I entered the game in advance and found that I was invincible

As he surveyed Tenon, he recalled the past.

Back then they were a thorn in my side.

When he invaded the Rhine Kingdom in the past, he passed through the Cocas Mountains and confronted the Northeast Guard.

Of course, he couldn't remember if Tenon had been there, but he was impressed by their fierce resistance.He'd always wanted to meet their commander and lieutenant.

Of course, at that time he was busy marching to the capital and never had a chance.

Commander Aiden, they're here to deliver supplies from Merchant Erica.

When they entered a large tent, Tenon informed the middle-aged man who was busy checking some documents.

He perfectly portrays the image of a seasoned veteran, even with a few scars on his face.

Why are you guys here and not Callis?Really unusual.

That one
The official leading Erica's caravan briefly explained what happened in Lanzhou recently.

The riot of the sailors and the death of Sebastian.

Aiden just nodded, after all, this is common in these free cities.

Thank you for insisting on delivering according to the scheduled delivery date despite internal conflicts.

Due to the punishing expedition, the camp of the Northeast Guard was quite crowded.

Countless burly young men were conscripted as recruits, not to mention they had to prepare to meet the official army of the kingdom.

If Erica's delivery of supplies is delayed, it will cause them a lot of difficulties.

These are the mercenaries from Landyom, they come highly recommended.

Tenon said some soldiers were sent to check the condition and quality of the goods.

Aiden took the recommendation letter handed over, and he looked at Long Xiangtian's team.

Women without armor, are they mages?

Yes, they can prove useful in combat.

Although they have not received any formal training in the academy, Liu Kaiying and Song Anna's magic mastery has surpassed that of apprentices.

And Yaris and Irene have been hiding in the shadow of Long Xiangtian, not wanting to attract any attention.

Similarly, Wu Nini also temporarily returned to the spirit world.

She is too young.She has reached the age when she can only help with some housework.

Aiden seems unconvinced by Song Anna's joining.From a soldier's point of view, women and children need protection.

She will only provide support from the rear.She is a shaman and can use musical instruments for buffs.

She also has the ability to heal, but not priestly.Still, it's better to heal minor wounds than nothing.

After listening to Long Xiangtian's explanation, Aiden reluctantly agreed.

As long as she doesn't interfere with me in combat, I don't care much.And her name seems to be on the recommended list...

He's the one who commands the guards and the mercenaries, so he can always choose to swap them out for backup if they're not performing up to par if he wants to.

When he was thinking about his little daughter in his hometown, Tian En spoke.

There is nothing wrong with supplies.

Great, then sort them out and ship them to the warehouse.

In order to avoid trouble with the soldiers of the kingdom, they had to record everything clearly.

In order to enrich their own pockets, those guys will always try to come up with some dirty tricks.

Yes, sir.

Aiden took a good look at Long Xiangtian while Tenon was busy ordering people to move the goods away.

He is the real master.

Sharp eyes and the air of a veteran.His curiosity was aroused, and he wanted to know more about this person.

你 叫 什么 名字？
Chun Woo Hyuk.

Are you trying to make meritorious service in the military?
Yes.

It's not easy.Soldiers' contributions are to be judged by the commander.

Even if Aiden reported Long Xiangtian's achievements accurately, the commander of the kingdom's army who was ordered to lead the punishment team could just ignore it.

The only way is to be inexplicably noticed by the Marquis Nelson, who is in charge of all borders.

That's unlikely since Nelson is busy with Mai Kingdom.

Callenoa, the southern province of the Marquis of Nelson, is basically the most important place in the Rhine Kingdom from a military point of view.Because it is the only border province that does not have the Cocas Mountains as a natural barrier, but is directly connected to the plains of the Kingdom of Denmark

Rhine naturally cannot lose control of that area, so Marquis Nelson will not leave Doria Castle in a short time.For this reason, Cyrian in the north and Trevis in the center were the other two frontier provinces, each with its own garrison battalions, some of which were run autonomously.

I am ready to do my best.

While I'm not sure about your abilities, I wish you luck.

Few returned from the punishing expedition to the Cocas Mountains.Even the guards, experienced in battling these monsters every year, suffered casualties.

Aiden picked up a new document, and he took one last look at Long Xiangtian and his party who were heading to their residence.

The Kingdom's army and the Northeast Guard did not get along very well.

This is due to the command structure between the two departments that separates power, often leading to conflict.Still, even if the Kingdom's military commander and Aiden don't always see eye-to-eye, at least things never get out of hand.

Aiden is also an officer directly appointed by the Marquess of Nelson.

So the commander that time was that guy.

Marquis Nelson finally surrendered, but the commander of the Northeast Garrison Battalion fought to the last man and chose to die on the battlefield.

In order to protect his hometown, he resisted to the end.

When the sun went down and they were in the barracks dedicated to mercenaries, Long Xiangtian's thoughts drifted to the past.

Definitely stronger than the average commander.

Few of the commanders he knew could hold on to their beliefs in the face of adversity.

In the future, when he seizes control of the Rhine Kingdom, he will put Aiden in a more prominent position.

Boss, Aiden was our leader during our punishing crusade. ?
That's right.
.
Although there is indeed some autonomy for the mercenary squad, the commander of the guard is still their immediate superior.

Refusing his orders will lead to great trouble.

Hearing his explanation, Jung Sang-hoon asked another question.

What is the identity of our guard commander?
He was fifth in the ranks of officers under the Marquess of Nelson.

The Northeast Garrison Battalion is the second most important base after Doria Castle. It is on the front line, and not just anyone will be put in charge.

There are at least 1200 troops stationed here at any one time.Now approaching the departure date of the punitive expedition, the number has doubled due to the large number of conscripts.

Then his influence can be great.

He is a faction of the northern military. "

As a trustworthy commander serving under the Marquess of Nelson, even the Earl couldn't ignore him.In fact, however, they don't think highly of him, since he's only ever confronted monsters.

When Long Xiangtian was busy talking with a group of people, Tenon walked in.

Sorry to interrupt this late, but Commander Aiden would like to say a few words to everyone.

Long Xiangtian was the only one who was summoned.

why all of a sudden.?

Is there something urgent?

Li Zaicheng and Zheng Shangxun couldn't help blurting out.

They did not understand why they had to summon him when all the arrangements had been made.

Ok.

Long Xiangtian just acquiesced and went out with Tiannong.

They walked through the camp in the dark, then entered a large tent and saw Aiden waiting, accompanied by soldiers.

You asked to see me?
According to Erica, you played a pretty big role in Landium.

I helped out at several riots, which got me a recommendation.

Can you really beat your opponent the best you can without using a weapon?

A sudden problem, but this is Long Xiangtian's plan all along.

If it is close combat, I can probably deal with about 30 people.Of course this is only when they are weaker than me.

What grade do you have?I've never heard of this ability.

Aiden rubbed his chin, looking straight at Long Xiangtian.

An expression of anticipation and wariness.

I am a warrior.To become a warrior, one needs to reach a fairly high level.

Of course, it was possible for an Asian living outside of the Teresian Empire.

Aiden nodded to himself.After staying on the battlefield for so long, he has also met some warriors.

They could block arrows with their bare hands and punch through plate armor with their fists.If he is such a martial artist, then he can also use such skills.

Is that all you want to ask?Just a few more questions. Can I demonstrate your skills?
Aiden seemed to want to assess his abilities with his own eyes.

of course can.

After Long Xiangtian accepted, several soldiers waiting behind Aiden stood up.

They all looked a little weak, based on the fear he felt from them.

Long Xiangtian activated his own demonic energy and crushed them all at once.

Kuch
Boo, can't breathe
Aiden watched his men fall in pain, his eyes widened in surprise.

Incredible.

Is this a warrior?

How could such a young man be so strong.Aiden even began to doubt the path he had taken in his life.

Is that enough?

Ah, yes, I have seen what you are capable of.

As soon as Long Xiangtian withdrew his energy, the soldiers gasped heavily, and they stood up one by one.

They feel like they've had a near-death experience.

The energy you use seems a bit dark, are you really using Qi?
I have learned a way of cultivation that can quickly develop Qi, but I haven't signed any contract with the devil.

The reason why he let Erica know that he has a connection with the demon is just to facilitate their negotiations.But for Aiden, there is no reason for him to do so.

It’s not just that most humans hate demons, but an upright soldier with uncompromising values, who doesn’t mind operating in a gray area like a businessman, is even more disgusted.

I have a suggestion.

After confirming his ability, Aiden went straight to the point.

Basically, he will temporarily give Long Xiangtian the position of second lieutenant to contain the excesses of the kingdom's military.

They sound like a lot of trouble.

You have no idea.

The army of the kingdom is engaged in various illegal activities.From plundering food and munitions, then selling them to free cities for profit, and even falsifying reports.

If something goes wrong in the end, the responsibility will fall on Wei Ying instead.

Even the upper echelons are involved, and Aiden can't get involved.

For this, Long Xiangtian's ability is needed.

I have one condition before I can accept your proposal.

What are the conditions?
If you come across a historic site on this punishing expedition, I would like to be informed and be the first to enter.

While his relationship with Aiden is important, the Alxa Temple is the top priority.

The colorful ring is an irreplaceable artifact, and his future plans require it.

Without it, even if he gains control of the entire Rhine Kingdom, his overall plan will be affected.

This request was unexpected.Here, I thought you were going to ask for a letter of recommendation.

With Aiden's letter of recommendation, it would be a breeze to become a junior officer under the Marquis.

Although it is not as ideal as an officer in the kingdom's army, because he will fight on the front line, it is a good opportunity to accumulate meritorious service.

But Long Xiangtian didn't plan to go to Doria City.

If I need help, I will come to you.

As long as it is something within my power, I will try my best to support you.

Aiden decides to invest in Long Xiangtian.He thinks here is a good opportunity, and he will achieve something in the future.

Then I will go.

As their conversation ended, Long Xiangtian walked out of the tent.

Tian Nong, who had been watching the development of the situation, spoke.

In the end you still didn't bring it up.

There have been recent rumors of adventurers appearing throughout the kingdom with watches on their wrists.However, since they are stationed at the border and are quite far away, their intelligence is not up to date.

However, due to this latest news, the army and nobles are still quite troubled.Not to mention their numbers seem to be growing exponentially over time.

We don't want them to get defensive about us.

It's too early to judge them just because they're all walking around with the same watch on their wrist.

They must have their own situation.It's not too late to ask after the punitive inspection is complete.

Let's hope our casualties are not too high this year.

The kingdom's army is always a problem.

The only way for people in the army to gain merit is to defeat pirates or kill monsters.Because of this, the army often took ludicrous risks, but most of the time it was the Northeast Guard who bore the brunt.

Marquis Nelson also knew this, but there was nothing he could do about it.The only adjustment he could come up with was to send more men on the punitive expedition, which of course didn't help.

With five thousand infantry and three thousand archers, Xiao Wang's determination must be great this time.

Let's hope our commander this time is at least a decent guy.Gaius, appointed commander of the disciplinary force, arrived three days later.

As soon as he arrived, all the troops were under his control, and the guard camp became quite busy.When Aiden went out to meet Gus, Long Xiangtian was training his team.

Gao De
They slashed at the wooden scarecrow lying on the ground with their knives.

This is not enough.

Although I have experienced the tutorial maps of the primeval forest and canyon battle, they are still very rudimentary.In terms of sword use, they have never received any professional instruction.

Liu Kaiying and Song Anna are slightly better, but even they are only at the level of apprentice mages.

When Long Xiangtian clicked his tongue, Lefina came over.

My lord, do I really want to stay in the camp?

I need someone to watch Leah.

She was too young to experience the horrors of the battlefield.In order to avoid her distorted personality when she grows up, it is the right choice to keep Lefina.

Dad, look what mom gave me.

Leah smiled happily as she showed him the stuffed bunny.She finally received a gift he bought at a store in Lanzhou.Lyfina was worried about giving it to her right away, in case she dropped it during their journey.

She grew up better than I imagined.

He has been a little worried about what kind of personality she will have, but he doesn't seem to have received any negative effects.

He just needs to cultivate the affection between them and provide proper parenting.

After resting his group, Long Xiangtian went over and hugged Li Ya.

What would you do if a stranger offered you something to eat?
I'll run away and tell Mom and Dad about it.

What if you get lost or find yourself in a bad situation?
I hide myself first, then use the ring.

He gave Leah a Scout ring in case she needed it.This is what he got from plundering the defeated Carliss Merchant Group.An artifact that can send a voice message to a person can only be set in advance through physical contact.

Leah doesn't have a unity ring, so this is the only way for her to communicate with Long Xiangtian in an emergency when she is separated from him.

Everyone gather at the gate of the camp!
When Long Xiangtian was with Liya, a soldier appeared in the training ground and shouted loudly.

Before they set off for the Cocas Mountains, the commander inspected the troops.

That's all for training.

Hearing Long Xiangtian's words, the group members stood up firmly.

new battlefield.If they don't go all out, they may lose their lives.

Will Liu Kaiying and Song Anna join?
of course.

With Long Xiangtian's new position as a temporary second lieutenant, he commanded 500 troops.That's a sizeable force, and they'll likely be stationed in the rear, so things should be relatively safe.

The soldiers hurriedly gathered at the gate of the camp and quickly formed a team.

8000 of the Kingdom's army.

Two thousand five hundred guards.

1500 mercenaries.

A total of 1 soldiers were assembled.

Wow, that's incredible.

how can they gather so many
Li Zaicheng and Zheng Shangxun opened their mouths in surprise.This scale was several times that of the canyon battle at that time.

You better get used to it.

In the future, battles between big clans will often involve armies of at least ten thousand people.

If they feel like it, as long as they cooperate with each other, they can easily conquer the small kingdom.Of course that's only possible after they've sorted out all the infighting.

Everyone is probably busy developing their power.