Chapter 574

Chapter 574: The Legend of Old Times

As the forces began to clash ahead, the preparations in the capital of Clancia were also being carried out in an orderly and tense manner. Supplies and personnel were being allocated, and training exercises were being conducted across various regions to prepare for the upcoming conscription.

Lolan Hill often participated in national meetings, offering advice and proposing strategies.

After finishing her work for the day, this silver-haired girl would converse with the elderly man temporarily staying in the palace, learning about the history and current state of the nation.

On the horizon, the sky was painted with purple-red twilight. In a pavilion on a hillside in the palace, Lolan Hill and Feihlang continued to reminisce about the past, while Parinsha served them some fruit. Outside the pavilion, a young man and woman ran through the grass, overlooking the bustling capital below.

“Master Feihlang, you mentioned earlier that during King Roland’s reign, the West Wind Knights charged like the sea with their lances, forming military formations that even Sequence 9 could attack?” she asked.

“I didn’t expect the Sage to be interested in such legends,” Feihlang replied with a smile, continuing, “I didn’t witness that era firsthand, but I did experience the revival period of the West Wind, specifically during the famous ‘Battle of Broken Bows.'”

“During the Battle of Broken Bows, the Snow Flower Seven Nations united, with eight Sequence 9 Extraordinary Beings among them. The Verdant Empire had roughly ten. However, they learned from the lessons of Oz Country and did not directly engage. Thus, the highest Sequence on the battlefield was only 8.”

“The king of the West Wind at that time was also a Sequence 8 being. He was a wise ruler who reformed the military system and, with great resolve, organized the populace to dig canals north-south, boosting the nation’s prosperity.”

“His cavalry numbered around 400,000, with 60,000 West Wind Knights of Sequence 3 or higher. Although their quality and quantity did not match the 100,000 White Horse Riders under King Roland, it was still quite impressive.”

“When these glorious and brave West Wind Knights arranged themselves according to their unique military formations and charged, their momentum was like a mountain and sea, shaking the earth, and no one dared to face them head-on.”

“Although the Sequence 9 combatants did not directly participate, there were those who secretly protected their heroes, preventing them from dying in the chaos. Yet, several geniuses and nobles from the Verdant Empire still perished under the sharp lances.”

“I myself had just entered Sequence 9, and my strength had not yet reached its peak. But even if other Sequence 9s faced such an attack, it would have been difficult to withstand it.”

“Luckily, after reaching Sequence 9, there are many methods to avoid direct confrontation, but the power is still formidable.”

“At that time, the only ones who could stand against the West Wind cavalry were the knights riding blood-winged red dragons. They were the elite of the Basca family, numbering only a few hundred, but each was above Sequence 6. With the cooperation between human and dragon, they could unleash immense power.”

“Wasn’t the Treiye family, the Raven Duke, not involved in the Battle of Broken Bows?” Lolan Hill suddenly asked curiously.

Feihlang looked at the silver-haired girl, thinking she must be a witch. It was normal for her to be curious, as many witches retreated from public life due to the events involving Oz Country.

“The Treiye family lost most of its members in the attack on Oz Country, leading to a decline in talent. Later, they were relocated to the north. Due to compassion for the scarcity of the Raven Duke’s lineage, the Treiye family members were not sent to the front lines when the Verdant Empire attacked. Instead, they contributed around 400,000 troops.”

“However, the Raven Knights were renowned across the continent, and their strength was considerable. It is said they inherited techniques and military tactics from the Mercury Dynasty.”

Hearing this legend, Lolan Hill, recalling the enemies Clancia faced when it was founded, puzzledly remarked, “If the West Wind was so powerful 200 years ago, why did it decline so quickly, and why did the famous military tactics disappear?”

“There are many reasons, but let me mention the two main ones.” The old man sighed.

“First, much land was seized by the nobility, reducing the territories given to knights. The High Nobility was unwilling to invest money and resources to train so many knights, leading to a gradual decline in talent.”

“Second, the unique military tactics of the West Wind were always controlled by the royal family. Later generations of kings, wanting to consolidate power, ceased teaching these tactics to the public, keeping them exclusive to royal offspring. However, these nobles’ children could not endure such rigorous training, resulting in fewer people knowing these tactics, which eventually faded away.”

“As a result, by the time Clancia rose, apart from the Lightning Knights, other West Wind legions had forgotten this honorable and heroic technique.”

After hearing the old man’s explanation, Lolan Hill became interested in the secret military tactics of the West Wind. She already knew many military tactics from the Mercury Dynasty, which emphasized synchronized combat through resonance.

This required each member to be disciplined and skilled in the same progression class, ensuring consistent movements and magic flow to maximize effectiveness.

In the current Clancia army, only the Catastrophe Knights and Steel Sun Knights were proficient in such techniques; other legions struggled to meet the requirements.

Not because of poor discipline, but because these techniques demanded specific classes and Sequence levels. Many classes from the Mercury Dynasty were no longer relevant, making widespread adoption difficult.

After listening to Lolan Hill’s inquiry, Feihlang did not refuse her request.

“Now that Clancia has inherited the land and people of the West Wind and earned everyone’s love, even my niece, Parinsha, willingly stays here to work. I won’t stubbornly say that these secrets won’t be passed on.”

As he spoke, Feihlang took out a small inheritance gem from his pocket. It was a light gold color, shimmering in the sunset light. After rolling a few times on the table, it stopped.

“I hope these secret techniques from the West Wind will help Clancia today. After all, I haven’t seen everyone’s smiles in years, and I don’t want this peaceful present to be destroyed.”

Lolan Hill picked up the small gem and bowed slightly, “Thank you for your assistance. Clancia needs these things now.”

After examining the gem for a long time, she opened her eyes again. Turning to Parinsha, who stood quietly beside her, her face was somewhat hazy in the twilight.

Compared to her usual efficiency, she appeared more tranquil, reminiscent of a former princess of the West Wind.

“What an incredible kingdom, the West Wind.”

“Parinsha, you have a proud ancestor.”

After calculating in her mind system, Lolan Hill deciphered the secret techniques within the gem.

No wonder it was one of the legendary tales of the West Wind, the kingdom of galloping white horses. Even after hundreds of years, the glory and honor of that belief could still be glimpsed in this gem.

To master such military tactics, every member needed unwavering unity and focus. Back then, although Roland did not know about the Throne of Gods, he relied on his wisdom and belief, unknowingly achieving similar effects with his knights.

With this unified belief of honor, the extraordinary cores of the members resonated and merged, reaching a nearly miraculous power.

(End of Chapter)