Drawing Cards in the Middle Ages to Rise in Ranks-Chapter 236 - 206: Military Parade and Human Transmutation
"You're right, doing so won't be able to bring Nidhogg back to life. It needs a source of life—a fountain with immense vitality."
Through the vessel of "Nidhogg," Ragman's laughter echoed through the night sky.
"Thanks to divine providence, in Transjordan, I found such a source of life—the great oak that stands in the desert, regarded as a miracle by the foolish."
"In mythology, Nidhogg devours the World Tree, and my Nidhogg will also devour this Tree of Life. Then, you'll have the honor of witnessing the tremendous success of human transmutation. I will, like a creator, forge a new, powerful life!"
Nishaya's heart suddenly sank.
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The next morning.
Losa stood with a golden crown on his head and a black cloak on his shoulders in front of Saint Andrew's Cathedral.
In front of him were the Farmer Soldier phalanx lined up neatly, wearing uniformly styled white cross cloaks with a black double-headed eagle embroidered on the back.
Today is the day he officially inspects the "Black Eagle Banner Team" he formed with four hundred Recruited Peasants and grants them the military banner.
The City Guard Army troops brought from Hebron have been stationed in the Alandler Bishopric. With the arrival of the Saint Lazarus Order, the Winged Cavalry and Varangian Guard deployed there have been withdrawn.
The local chiefs there were also cleared out not long ago, and the situation has tended towards stability. With a hundred Hebron City Guard Army and Saint Lazarus Order's Defender Knights, it is sufficient.
At Eira Port, now, Losa has gathered eighty percent of his military strength.
Next to the Farmer Soldier phalanx is a Retained Veteran phalanx and Varangian Guard. The Retained Veteran phalanx will be reorganized into the "Eagle Banner Brigade," while the Varangian Guard will be reorganized into the "Count's Guard."
The flag of the Eagle Banner Brigade, naturally, is the golden eagle emblem styled after the Ancient Empire.
The flag of the Count's Guard represents Losa's dragon head emblem, symbolizing that they are not only Losa's closest guards but can also charge ahead like the dragon head.
In fact, as heavy infantry widely using the Two-Handed Axe, they often charge at the forefront of the army, with the Round Shield more often used to defend against arrows coming from their own rear.
"Fabio Hoss!"
This housekeeper who once managed an estate is now wearing a bright Imperial Knight plate armor, kneeling before Losa on one knee and kissing Losa's hand.
"Lord, Fabio listens to your will."
Losa took the Black Eagle Banner handed over by Hans and passed it to Fabio: "Fabio, you've faithfully implemented the Training Method I taught you. Effective fighters don't make notable achievements. You might not have made many enemy kills, but you have trained a loyal and effective elite force for me."
"Therefore, I grant you the Black Eagle Banner, appointing you as the commander of the Black Eagle Banner Team."
Fabio's tone was very emotional, even choking up: "Lord, thank you. Honestly, I didn't expect you to see all this."
Hans smiled and said, "Fabio, effective fighters don't make notable achievements. This phrase suits you perfectly. This reward is well-deserved for you."
Losa patted Fabio on the shoulder.
A grand military parade is enough to shock the petty and stabilize people's hearts.
The citizens of Eira Port, who were initially anxious due to the massacre at the border, visibly calmed down.
A lord who can bring miracles (referring to Siegfried High Tower), is considered generous towards the vast majority of the poor (distributing fields), and also has a formidable army, even if they are heretics, what reason do people have to oppose him?
Moreover, this lord is not simply a benevolent person; the bodies not yet dried on the gallows also reveal the cruel and tyrannical side of this new lord.
...
Returning to his residence, Losa hadn't even had a chance to take a sip of water before he felt his "Levant Wizard Association Badge" he carried with him become scorching hot.
"Nishaya is missing?"
Losa was a bit speechless.
The name of this witch sounded a bit foolish, and indeed, something had happened to her.
Anna's voice was somewhat anxious: "Losa, help me. Nishaya is the youngest and most gifted witch in the association. She's only seventeen this year."
In terms of a Wizard's long lifespan, seventeen often marks the beginning of their journey.
"When can you come over?"
Anna shouted, "Can't you hear the whooshing wind on my side? I'm turning into a seagull right now, crossing a stormy sky!"
Her tone paused briefly and hurriedly said:
"Losa, you must help me. You're my only hope. I'm not yet on Cyprus Island. To reach Transjordan, it'll take at least until tomorrow morning."
Losa's mood slightly sank.
"In the Holy Land, don't you have any additional support?"
"Honestly, I'm not confident in dealing with that Wizard engaged in human transmutation."
Anna was silent for a moment, and she couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed inside.
"Do you think I haven't seen the witches around you?"
Either of them wouldn't be much weaker than me, how could you not be confident against a 'Scholar faction' Wizard doing human transmutation?" 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
"I can name a price!"
Anna yelled, "Tell me, other than the secret recipe for Greek Fire, which Wizard's knowledge do you want? The Complete Guide to Transformation Magic? Common Potion Diagram? Or Elemental Magic Specialization? I can make the decision."
