Start of Recruitment of the Army.

Xander, Dye and The Heavenly Army also left the Kingdom of Ocawyth.

The atmosphere in the Kingdom of Etherac was lively and peaceful. The shops had many customers, the streets were bustling and Tavern was always full and full of gossip.

There were all type of gossips were spreading around Tavern. On one table :

"Did you hear, Our king will marry in 2 months."

"What? Who is eligible to marry to our king? He is such an amazing person, who could match him?"

"She is the princess of Kingdom of Ocawyth, Princess Elisia."

"Oh, Is that so? then I am satisfied. I heard she is very beautiful and intelligent. I also heard that she is very good at swordsmanship."

"Who cares what do you think? But I agreed with you, I also heard from my relative in the Kingdom of Ocawyth that she is the perfect match for our king."

On another table:

"Did you heard that our king killed a Rank E beast in the battle between the Kingdom of Ocawyth and Demonic beasts wave."

"Yes My brother told me that he saw Rank E beast for the first time in his life. He told me that they were scary. He also said that they are intelligent."

"Your brother? Who is your brother?"

"My brother is currently serving in the kingdom's Heavenly Army. He told me about the whole battle. He told me that our King Xander, Commander Dye and our four generals were amazing. They alone killed around Hundred thousand Demonic beasts."

"Really, Oh, our king and army are awesome. Did he tell you something?"

"Yes, he said that our king is planning to expand our Army and recruit soldiers. But this time the generals will personally select soldier for particular stronghold."

"Really, I am preparing for a long time to join our army. I also participated in the last trial, but I couldn't. Which division you are trying to join?"

"Me? Only Heavenly Army. They are the strongest army in the whole world. That's what King Xander said to King Ebradus on the battlefield."

"Really, if that's so I will also try to join the Heavenly Army. But won't it's requirements will be harder to join."

"Well, no pain no gain. If we want to join the Heavenly Army, then we have to train hard."

These type of talks were heard all over the Kingdom.

The fever of joining the army was more strong than during previous recruitment. Everyone had heard about the battle against Demonic beasts wave. They also heard about the strength of the soldiers.

Every open area in the kingdom of Etherac was filled with people training. Everyone was trying their best to join the army.

On the other hand, The generals, all the high-rank officials along with the soldiers were training as their life depended on it, in their respective strongholds. They also started to expand in the demonic domain in full force. In a few days, they went a few hundred kilometres in the demonic domain. They slew countless demonic beasts. They also started the preparation to recruit soldiers. Aldith sent the list of Military students to strongholds to their preferred fighting style.

On the other hand, Xander, Dye and the whole Heavenly Army were training like madmen. They were levelling up quickly. They were also using the fruit sent by Warren from North East stronghold. It made their training very quickly, almost impossible if someone outside sees.

After returning from the Kingdom of Ocawyth, Many other Kingdoms also started to buy the papers and Inks. King Bartlet sent ransom of 10,000 golds to freed Prince of Kingdom of Yabrella.

On the other hand, the Kingdom of Ocawyth started to import the Cement and Bricks in large amounts. He started to build the wall thicker and more powerful. He also started to build any new building with Cement and brick. He also built Public toilets and bathrooms on the suggestion of Xander.

Xander and King Ebrardus enclosed the area of Dark forest with walls for training.

The treasury of the Kingdom of Etherac was almost filled.

After a few days, Recruitment of the army started. People were coming in hordes to strongholds.

This time the trial was arranged in five places. Four strongholds held their particular trial and for the heavenly army, the trial was set up in the previous location where the previous trial was arranged.

Xander was sitting on the chair in his Office. Aldith was standing in front of the Xander.

"So Aldith, How did the recruitment went?"

"Your highness, It went smooth. Way more people participated than expected."

"Huh, How many people participated?"

"Average of around 70,000 in every stronghold."

"Hmm, what about the Heavenly Army?"

Aldith replied while slightly hesitating " Around 100,000"

"What? 100,000. that was the number of our army. Hmm, How many were selected in every stronghold?"

"In North stronghold, Reignald selected around 30,000 soldiers. Now total strength became 55,000.

In North East stronghold, Warren selected 32,000. Now total strength became 57,000.

In East stronghold, Noah selected 25000. Total became 50,000.

In west Stronghold, Phinala selected around 30,000. total became 55,000.

Our total Army strength excluding Heavenly Army is 217,000 soldiers."

"OK, that's good what about Heavenly Army?"

"Mostly confident and trained people participated in the trial, so the selection was higher. Around 50,000 soldiers were selected for the Heavenly Army."

Xander was firstly shocked upon hearing such a huge number but then smiled "Good, Let's train them good and we will be ready for battle. Also, tell other generals to train them seriously."

"Yes sir, I will immediately send the message "

"Wait a minute Aldith, How is your training going?"

"Good, I am now around Level 19."

"Hmm, It's still low. Let's do this, You will also join the training of new soldiers. And for practical combat, they will train in the dark forest. Also, Soldiers of the Kingdom of Ocawyth will join us there."

Aldith nodded "OK I understand your highness. and I will join them in training."

After that Aldith went outside of the room.