Chapter 469: The Dawn Horn
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In the early morning, Jenna woke up to the chirping of birds.
She moved her body slightly. Thanks to the natural sequence she had learned while resting at the Fortress Academy, she had made quite a few potions. Although they were quite ordinary in school and no one needed them, these potions now played a significant role in rapidly healing her wounds.
After taking out some food from her saddlebag and eating a simple meal, she did not wander around but continued to rest in place, starting to cultivate her own extraordinary sequence.
Although she was currently at Sequence 2, she found it not too difficult to improve her strength thanks to her past experience of advancing.
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In Nide County.
Lolan Hill wore a black overcoat, her silver hair falling onto the hood behind her and the fur lining of her coat. She walked up the stairs and climbed to a clock tower within the city, looking down at the city below.
“Wise Lord.”
About ten officials walked respectfully behind her, standing still and waiting nervously for the Lord’s question. They were the mayors of various cities in Nide County, as well as several chief constables.
“How many troops are stationed in Nide County now?” The seemingly young wise lord turned around and asked the people behind her.
“Report to the Lord.”
“Currently, there are 8,000 troops stationed in Nide County. Among them, 3,000 guard the mountain passes and checkpoints at the border, while 5,000 are scattered across the cities. Additionally, there are approximately 12,000 reservists with military training, who can be temporarily mobilized if war breaks out.”
Nide County had about 6 million people. Among the 34 counties in Clancia, its population was not particularly high, placing it in the middle to lower range. Due to its remote location and the pressure from the West Wind, the living environment of the residents was poor, although there was extensive land, most of it was uninhabited mountainous areas.
“How many Extraordinary Beings are there?”
“There are approximately 1,000 Extraordinary Beings at Sequence 1-2, and about 60-80 at Sequence 3 or higher.”
“Are there any other combat forces locally?”
“Yes, there is the local Angel Church, the Extraordinary faction, and the regional Alchemists’ Association. The Extraordinary Beings in the Angel Church total about 100, those in the Extraordinary faction about 500, and there are about 200 local alchemists. However, due to a lack of advanced knowledge, most of these alchemists do not have high combat capabilities and can only serve as auxiliary personnel.”
“There are quite a few in the Extraordinary faction,” Lolan Hill remarked slightly.
“Yes, my lady, they have been passed down for many years and have their unique advancement channels.” One official seemed to want to say more, hesitated for a few seconds, and then spoke up.
“My lady, these Extraordinary factions have established a network through master-disciple relationships and inheritance, making it difficult to enforce laws and regulations sometimes.”
“What was it like during the West Wind period?”
Lolan Hill did not immediately answer but wanted to understand the past environment.
“During the West Wind era, local nobles would send their descendants to learn some skills and enhance their Extraordinary sequences, using this as a bond to connect with Extraordinary Beings and ask them for help.”
“I see,” Lolan Hill nodded.
“Even though they are Extraordinary Beings, they still need to follow domestic laws. If they persistently disobey after clear warnings, support can be requested from the central government of Clancia.”
These people might feel somewhat disappointed facing the current Clancia because Clancia does not provide special rights just because someone is an Extraordinary Being.
This is fundamentally different from the alliance between Clancia and the Frost Rose.
The constitution of Clancia established equality for all, regardless of social status. This is the foundation of the nation and the banner and slogan at the time of the uprising, which cannot be changed.
However, unlike the West Wind and the Frost Rose, the Frost Rose has some so-called ‘democratic’ voting, but in reality, the weight of votes from ordinary people, the rich, and Extraordinary Beings is vastly different. The vote of a wealthy Extraordinary Being could be thousands of times that of an ordinary person.
The Frost Rose imitates the Verdant Empire, establishing a hierarchical pyramid society where everyone is ranked according to wealth and power, with distinctions of respect and humility.
Compared to the Verdant Empire, the Frost Rose no longer discusses bloodlines. However, the Verdant Empire considers not only your bloodline and family history but also your historical honors.
In terms of building classes, the Verdant Empire has taken it to the extreme, with a complex and logically clear theory of nobility.
This advantage allows for relatively simple human resource costs to control the country. As an emperor, as long as a few members of the royal family, dukes, and important earls are properly managed, the framework of the country will not be greatly disrupted.
For a duke, as long as a few earls are loyal to him, the regions under his governance will not cause much trouble. The advantage of the Verdant Empire is that even geniuses emerging from the common people (which is rare due to a lack of education) are either married into noble families or given some land and positions, thus being integrated into the new nobility, cutting off any thoughts of rebellion.
Of course, competition exists even among the nobility, but it is a different kind of model.
Over time, the result is that the people at the bottom of the Verdant Empire are like grains in a field, withered and numb. They do hard labor, grow like weeds, and die like weeds.
To other countries, Clancia is doing a thankless task.
It aims to make everyone human.
Being human means providing education, healthcare, and a good living environment, which requires huge and long-term investment. What is the return?
Intangible loyalty? Working a bit harder?
They could not think of anything else worth expecting.
Perhaps this is the naive dream of a young girl.
But in reality, dreams will eventually wake up, and the Frost Rose Alliance does not mind being the cruel person who tears apart this illusion. They will govern and rule the Snowflower Seven Kingdoms in their own way and move towards their desired direction.
And that direction is definitely not what Lolan Hill wants to see.
If not for Pulman and this group of people in Clancia, she might have stayed in one place due to her personality, leading a reclusive life.
But now that she has reached this point, she will not stand idly by and watch this beautiful ideal collapse before her eyes.
“My idea is to establish a military academy locally, specifically to train the youth. The tactics and skills taught will mainly adapt to the local environmental characteristics, and they will also learn about the local demonic beasts, familiarizing themselves with their habits and weaknesses to counter their attacks.”
“Due to the specialized content of the teaching, many costs can be saved, making it easy to popularize quickly. These people will serve as excellent reserves, militia teams, and law enforcement teams. Outstanding students will be selected to continue their studies, receiving more comprehensive training and education.”
“Then, these people will form a team entirely composed of Extraordinary Beings, capable of quickly supporting various knight orders.”
“Of course, this is just my proposal. You are locals and know the situation better. There may still be shortcomings that we need to work together to improve.”
Lolan Hill’s proposal sparked a discussion among the accompanying officials, who then supplemented and improved it based on their daily experiences.
Finally, everyone began discussing the name of the newly established knight order.
“Wise Lord, what name do you think would be suitable?” Several people looked at each other, paused their discussion, and turned to ask the young woman standing in the morning light.
Looking at the distant sun breaking through the fog and gradually rising, the young woman replied softly, “Let’s call it the Dawn Horn Knight Order.”
(The chapter ends)
