In the outer courtyard to the west of the castle, Locke was training recruits.

The last battle with the Wolf Bandits had wiped out the guards of Fort Mussen, and the castle's guards could not rely on the militia.

And this man-made disaster also made Horn, who had been comfortable for many years, realize that although they are located in a remote frontier land, they still need a certain army to defend it.

So, the day after he returned, Horn called Locke and Allen to a meeting and talked about the idea of expanding the army.

It just so happened that Eren needed someone to hunt the forest bear, so the matter was decided, and Locke, the only knight of the Merlin family, was in charge.

The shouts of killing on the training ground were shocking, and the introverted Linda couldn't help but be a little nervous when she came here for the first time, and quickly walked to the edge of the training ground, hurrying to Locke's side.

"Uncle Locke, the young master asked Cobb to go to his room, he has something to order. ”

"Oh, okay. ”

Locke stopped what he was doing and shouted at the strong man who was chopping at the stake in the distance, "Cobb, come here!"

Hearing this, Cobb carried the giant sword and ran over.

"What's wrong?"

"Young Master Allen has something to look for you, don't train yet, hurry up. ”

"Okay. Cobb hung his greatsword aside, wiped the sweat from his face, got up, and walked towards the castle.

Locke also picked up a towel and wiped his face, wanting to continue training, only to find Linda staring at him.

"Anything else?"

Linda let out an "um" sound, lowered her head and hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Uncle Locke, you said that the magician or the swordsman, which one is more useful to the young master?"

This sudden question stopped Locke, and he wasn't Allen, how could he know this kind of question?

"I don't know about that, but I think mages are more useful, because mages are rarer after all. ”

Locke thought about it carefully, and added: "Actually, a swordsman can also do it, the young master himself is a mage, and a powerful swordsman can stand in front of the young master." ”

"But the most important thing is to see what the young master needs. Finally, Locke added.

Locke's ambiguous answer left Linda confused, and in the end she still didn't get an accurate answer.

However, these words also gave her a simple understanding of these two professions, and after saying a brief goodbye to Locke, she left the training ground with her head down.

......

"Boss, are you looking for me?"

Cobb gasped and looked like he was running up.

Alan nodded, called him in, and closed the door.

"Cobb, do you want to boost your strength?"

Cobb nodded vigorously and replied firmly, "Surely yes, Chief, who doesn't want to have great power." ”

"But I know I'm stupid, and that's how it should be in this life. ”

Most commoner-born swordsmen will not have high attainments, and will not exceed the second level in their lifetime unless they become a regular soldier of the Empire or are instructed by a sword instructor.

Like Cobb, he is one of the best, and he stands out among his peers by virtue of his physique.

"Not necessarily, there are many ways to improve your strength in this world. ”

The corners of Allen's mouth lifted slightly, and he looked at the humble Cobb and said, "For example, I have a way to make your strength improve quickly." ”

"What?"

Cobb's eyes widened and he stood up and kicked down the stool behind him, "Is that true, boss?"

Strength is respected, in the heart of Cobb, who has been a robber, this is the law of survival, and strong strength is equivalent to being able to eat all the time.

"You calm down. ”

Alan looked at the excited Cobb and almost thought he wanted to do something to himself.

At this time, Cobb also realized that he was a little out of shape, and scratched his head, "Hehe, I'm sorry, boss, I didn't control it." ”

He stepped back as he spoke, wanting to sit back in the position he had just placed, but sat on the ground with a "bang" sound when the stool fell over, and Allen covered his face helplessly.

Cobb quickly got up from the ground, patted his ass on the dirt, and laughed.

However, it was because of his honest appearance that Alan recognized him after just a few days of contact with him.

"Boss, if you really have a way to improve your strength, I will do whatever you ask me to do. ”

"Then what I ask you to do now, won't you do it?"

"No, that's not what I mean, that is, if you can help me improve my strength, I will ......"

Kobka was in the word "just" for a long time, but he didn't "just" come out with the result.

"Okay, I see. ”

Alan waved his hand to stop him from continuing to "just", "I do have a way to improve my strength, but the price is very high, and the cost is not low, so I can only give it to the person who is most loyal to me......"

"I, I, I'm loyal!" Cobb stood up again excitedly.

Alan smiled bitterly, "Cobb, some things are not just talk, but this method of improving strength must be truly loyal to me, otherwise it will bring harm to the other party."

Once you use this method to improve your strength, you can't betray me for the rest of your life, otherwise you will be punished by unknowns, and the most fortunate thing is to die quietly, so you'd better think about it......"

"No, I am loyal to you, and I am willing to be with you for the rest of my life. ”

Cobb is not stupid, he has meat for meals in the castle these days, and bread with white flour, and Locke can still teach him things, which is much happier than when he was a robber.

Now you can still improve your strength, who doesn't want to be a fool.

Alan looked at Cobb, who said "I do" with a sincere face, and touched his chin, why does this sound so uncomfortable?

"Okay, since you've decided, then I'm not stingy, I'll help you improve your strength now. ”

After speaking, Alan leaned over and opened the cabinet, took out two wooden boxes from it and put them on the table, these are the two runes he has made in the past few days, the huge power of white quality.

Although Eren originally had a plan, these were relatively basic general runes that could be used by anyone, and they were not customized for Cobb.

"Boss, is this what you eat?"

Cobb looked at the two boxes on the table and was very curious, if it weren't for the awe of Allen, he might have to get his hands on it.

Alan was speechless, this guy was full of thoughts except for muscles and eating, and he didn't want anything else.

"You take off your clothes first, and I'll check your body. ”

"Oh, okay, sir. ”

Generally strong people have a strong ability to protect against the cold, and this season Cobb only wears a thin layer of clothing, and takes it off in three or two strokes.

"Boss, do you take off your pants?"

"Fart!"

Eren pinched his nose and was on the verge of swearing, he had never wanted to level up so much as he did now so that he could advance his reconnaissance spells.

That way, you don't have to let a big man take off his clothes, and he doesn't have to endure the sour smell on the other person's body.

"You, hurry up and put on your clothes and let Aunt Susan from the kitchen boil water for you to take a bath, it stinks!"

Alan kicked and kicked the clothed Cobb out, then quickly pushed the window open.

"Oh my God, why don't you take a shower? No, I have to go and wash my eyes, I can't open them......"