Training and Ned's Mission

OK, guys. This episode is a little slow. I already said that the story would be slow. It will be much slower right now, especially since we are in the world-building phase.

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Arthur: "My lord has given you a great chance. Don't waste it for nothing. Get all of you on the training ground at dawn."

The next day, there were 50 people inside the training ground. Some were eliminated in Week 4. By dawn, they were all on the field.

There were about 80 people off the field. These were those who heard the giveaway or were eliminated in the final round. This crowd will increase day by day.

When Arthur arrived, he saw the situation and couldn't help the headache.

Arthur: "Anyway, rascals, listen to me. You can only watch the training for these 3 months. Is it understood that the next will be hidden? So pay attention."

Arthur again took up a battle position in front of everyone. Then he showed the vertical, horizontal, stub, and diagonal intersections.

(Friends, I got help from a European history martial arts expert for this section.)

Arthur: "Remember, the sword is just a tool. It is an instrument in your hand. Today I will give you information about the sword. We will only inform at dawn for the first seven days. Your sword choices may vary according to your speed, strength, and style. Some of you can fight with a one-handed horizontal sword. One-handed horizontal swords are for swinging momentum and attacking as such. I said waving the sword, but you can't open yourself with too much force. The primary focus of sword fighting is to survive with minimal damage."

As Arthur spoke, he swung his sword from left to right, up and down.

Arthur: "With straight swords, a stub is an attack probability. At the same time, since the center of gravity is closer to the handle, they are not very suitable for swinging. Remember, you have to be careful with your swords. Swords are things that break. No matter how good a swordsman you are, if your sword breaks, you will die. When your series of moves is finished, you should return to your original position."

Arthur swung his sword slightly to the right, then to the left, and at the last abruptly thrust forward.

Arthur: "If you're using a rapier, don't try to block an attack. You may be cut in two with your sword. All you have to do is deflect it to get closer and then stab it. You use your strong side in battles. What does this mean? If you're fast, you should use this. If you are strong, you should come closer and show your strength."

Arthur changed the sword position and pulled out another thin sword. Then he made small movements with it and stabbed last.

Arthur: "If you wield a two-handed sword, rely on your strength and momentum. You can make some small plays, but you can't stop or block an attack that has that much momentum."

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Nashi and the others were watching Arthur's lecture from afar.

Edward: "I must say, he teaches the villagers well as a Kingsguard, although he has never done it before."

Varys: "Ser Arthur has often been referred to as a genius. If it weren't for her loyalty to Prince Rheagar, she could have thrived even more."

Nashi: "Well, it doesn't matter right now. How is it going to acquire and grow the Varys intelligence system."

Varys: "My lord, frankly, the intelligence system is in very bad shape. But with my touch, we collect information from all the palaces and streets in a year or so."

Nashi: "So fast?"

Varys: "My lord, it's because of your financial support and real little birds."

Nashi: "I see then when you keep that promise, I will reward you with something you cannot imagine."

Nashi: "Ned, we're done here so we can start your quest. Go get ready."

Nashi continued to watch the field for a minute or two after Varys and Ned had left. Then he set out for the great gate of the castle.

The Citadel was almost finished, and now they've come to the last part of the first phase of this plan.

Nashi arrived at the door, and the guards at the tower immediately greeted him and returned to work.

Nashi took his pipe and lit it. It took a big pull from the pipe.

He waited for Ned for half an hour.

Ned: "Sorry I made you wait too long."

Nashi nodded and handed him a large bear fur. Then he wore a similar one himself.

Nashi: "It's okay, it's been a good time to think about it."

Then the two of them began to descend the mountain in silence. They had descended near mid-afternoon.

Ned: "These bodies are seriously weird, I'm still not tired."

Nashi: "You're a little stronger than a meat bag against a high-class vampire."

Ned sighed and continued walking. Finally, they smelled blood, and they came to a forest-style place. Although there was a lot of dried blood around, there were no bodies.

Ned: "I think Shadow is a little busy this row."

Nashi: "Just a few people who don't know their limits. There is no need to respond now."

Ned: "So, where are we going?"

Nashi: "Of course nowhere."

Ned sighed with boredom. If he tried to understand this person a little, it would immediately become a mess. So he just followed quietly. Only until he came to a cave at night. The shadow was lying on the ground when they entered. There were bones of dozens of people around.

Nashi: "I see you are well fed."

Shadow just turned his head from right to left.

Nashi: "Come on, don't do that. Maybe I found some prey for you."

Meanwhile, the shadow's ears were pricked.

Nashi: "Ned, whatever you hear from now on should never come out of here. Do you understand?"

Ned: "I understand, my lord."

Nashi set up two chairs and a table. Then he put a chess on it.

Nashi: "Play a game with me while I'm talking to you. I remember the rules were the same in your world."

Ned did not deny it and sat down. He realized that some things were the same in different worlds.

Nashi: "I realized with this award that it is not cheap to invite people who are not like you, even for me."

Ned frowned and made his first move as white.

Nashi: "Like you, they did not leave a mark on the world. Or they are useless."

Nashi made his move in chess.

Ned: "And? What do you mean by that, my lord?"

Ned made his move again, trying to follow the path of the conversation with his moves.

Nashi: "I will keep the tasks I gave you. The important thing was whether you deserved it or not."

Nashi made his move, and Ned thought for a moment before answering and made his move.

Nashi: "Ragnar is on his mission. If he succeeds, I will listen to a request and accept it if it is not too much."

Nashi took out his pipe and lit it.

Nashi: "When Arthur trains the guys this year, even though I know his request, I will listen and think."

The game passed in silence for a few minutes.

Ned: "And what do you want from me, my lord?"

Nashi: "This is the important part, isn't it? I want you to do something that these lands are not used to. Build a mercenary stronghold known for their strength and honor in battle."

Ned lifted his head towards Nashi. After a few seconds of silence, he played his piece.

Ned: "To be done, my lord."

Nashi: "I'm sure of that, Lord Stark. You can set up your household here. I'll even give you a big gift before you start. The important thing is, can you have enough influence when I want it?"

Ned: "My lord, I will do as you wish until the end of Phase 2."

Nashi: "Checkmate Lord Stark."

In the end, although Nashi had three stones left and Ned had close to 8, he had lost.

Nashi: "It is very similar to your past life. You died and everything collapsed. I hope you don't make the same mistakes in your new life."

Without waiting for an answer, Nashi stood up and tore a scroll. A few gaps tried to open around but were forcefully closed by black hands. Nashi threw a large lightning bolt from a trunk into the hands.

Nashi: "Get out, bug. This place does not fall under your jurisdiction."

A baby wolf was thrown out of the void, which Nashi quickly caught.

Nashi: "This is a Great Wolf from your world. Take good care of him after that. For each member of your family, you succeed in summoning, I will give you a guardian. You can go."

Ned simply picked up the wolf bowed and left the cave. Nashi immediately clung to the chair and spat out a great deal of blood.

Shadow immediately came to support him.

Nashi: "It's okay man. Just a bastard intervening. I'm giving you your task. You must hunt 3 top-class monsters. Beware, don't hunt a vampire, especially in this area, do you understand?"

Shadow grunted and stepped out of the cave. Nashi sat on the couch and spat out the remaining blood in his mouth.

[Ned Stark POV]

It's been 2 days since I spoke to Lord Nashi. I wanted to ask further questions in the cave, but when the hands appeared, too much weight fell on me. I understood the meaning of the word weak that the lord said. Still, awards will be given to the 100 strongest people of all people every year. These have been told to us by the Lord this only applies to the summoned. At least for the moment. At the same time, we are not yet 100 people. I wonder how the Lord will do the ranking. He said it wouldn't be tournament style because it would be very unfair to Varys.

I left the cave and reached the castle in the morning. I noticed that 150 people were waiting at the door. When I asked the person who looked like their head, these people were after Rank 50. Even though it was said that there would be a challenge style every month, everyone noticed. The difference between them will get bigger and bigger. This was done to recruit people later in the army or to fuel unseen talents.

Ned: "So your name is Klein and you're saying Lord Nashi has put you under my command?"

Klein: "Yes, my lord. He said you would pay us every month. Ah, the money was in your bank account. He said they wouldn't dare cause trouble if you went to the dwarf banks. He told us to go to the nearest temple if they did."

Ned stopped and thought. At least he doesn't have to build an army from scratch. Starting from scratch and having a band are two very different things. It looks like they have a certain amount of money. At least they can be armed. But no one can arm so many soldiers.

Ned: "Let one of you who can write write everyone's profession on the parchment. I'll rest until noon and then we can leave."

Ned had been on the road for 2 days without sleeping. The puppy wolf on his arm walked in his lap.

Everyone was doing physical exercise as we passed the training ground. Will they teach Sword Arts to people who are not yet well-founded? What they did was just a game.

Ned slept until noon. When he got up, he ate and fed the baby wolf. He gathered his remaining belongings and put them in the room. Lord Nashi had cars prepared for them. I'm sure there are tents and supplies inside.

She picked up the wolf cub and looked at it carefully for the first time. The wolf was gray and only the size of a head.

Ned: "Little man, you better grow up fast. Just a little past half the shadow, you'll be a strong and big wolf."

The shadow was bigger than the horses. A wolf as well as humans is enough to scare anyone. Especially if their teeth can pierce armor.

Ned tucked the baby wolf into his armor and put it on Ice. He started walking next to Varys.

Varys was dealing with ravens and scrolls when he came to one of the towers.

Varys: "I think our last meeting for a while, Lord Stark."

He was used to Ned Varys being like this. After all, that's how it was in the other world.

Ned: "Yes, now that we have all received our assignments, I can go."

Varys gave 3 ravens in a cage.

Varys: "You can get information from the nearest department with these. If my lord didn't say it, I will. Do not go as far as you can to the temples and do not become associated with us, my lord. Remember the purpose of all missions."

Ned took the cage and shook his head.

Ned: "You better not go behind your back this time, Spider. I don't want to see your head between the teeth of the shadow."

Varys: "Don't worry, Lord Stark. The goodness of our Lord is the good of the whole world."

Ned didn't say anything and walked out with the cage in his hand.

When he got to the door, he handed the cage to Klein.

Ned: "Take care of these ravens. If something happens to someone, you will all be punished."

Ned took the scroll and began to read. A few minutes later they started pushing cars with soldiers. There were no horses at the top, so they would tie them to the horses when they came down.

Ned had finished reading by the time he got downstairs.

Ned: "Klein, I make you my right-hand man. I made the headman, who wrote this article, also a Printer. I'm making a person named Erik a cook. Every day, two people will help him cook for him. All other blacksmiths will continue their work at our leisure. Our first stop is Toussant. Eric, come with me."

Others started tying the carts to the horses, and a middle-aged man came up to him.

Eric: "Did you summon me, Lord Stark?"

Ah, I forgot that I was called that in the whole castle.

Ned: "All soldiers, call me Master, not Lord Stark from now on! Yes, Eric, I called you and I'm going to give you a very important task. Every day when you cook, I want you to drop a drop or two of this liquid. But no one can see you, do you understand?"

Eric quickly nodded and took the extended bottle.

Ned then went to Klein. Ned took two bottles out of his pocket.

Ned: "Klein, when the food is done from now on, no one will take it before you. Add a drop of each of these bottles to very little food. If it turns red when you drop the first one, catch those who are cooking that day. If it's not dark purple when you drop the second one, grab Eric right away. Did you understand?"

Klein: "I get it, sir."

Ned shook his head and continued walking. Klein was a former officer, so he appointed him his right-hand man. He arranged the lookout and patrols. One of the drugs he gave Eric was bodybuilding syrup. He doesn't know what the other is. To Klein, one is a liquid that detects poison and the other tests a bodybuilding drug with the other drug. Lord Nashi gave them and told them to be used with care.

On the way, they came across only 14 Garkolans and a few wolves. Ned killed the Garkolans and took their precious parts. When the wolves saw them, they fled. Valuable parts of monsters were shown to everyone in an Alchemy and Craft book.

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