"Because you give me a special feeling, a feeling that I have felt from many people who are called "adults". Aristocrats and scholars call it "great fighting spirit and courage", but I prefer to call it "ambition". ”

Fatis spoke in a tone that accentuated several times, and Byron listened attentively.

"You have ambition, you have the ability and potential, and I believe that one day you will be able to gain a place among the nobility and a fief in a kingdom. You have never been soft on the wicked, but I have also seen your kindness, and thoughtfulness that I cannot see. If you do reach that status, I hope you will be kind to your people, the poor people of this world are miserable enough. ”

Phatis bowed his head as if he were saluting.

"Thank you for your comment on me, Fatis, it's an honor."

Byron was silent for a moment, and after a little thought in his head, he made a solemn appearance.

"The nobles treated war as a game, and their enemies as livestock to be slaughtered at will. After hundreds of years of fighting in Calradia, the disaster has not left the land, and the civilians have suffered. Maybe one day someone will end this, and of course, I don't dare to expect myself to be that person. But I have to do something to satisfy myself and make the people a little comfortable, whether they are my subjects or not. Justice comes first, Fatis. ”

Byron's remarks seem a bit middle in the Celestial Empire's online novels, and they are obviously a bit duplicitous.

But language is targeted, and in any case, Fatis eats this set in particular.

After hearing this, a hint of blush appeared on Fatis's face, and his body trembled slightly, as if it was caused by excitement.

"If you're really doing what you say you are today, then let me help you do it! I do not expect anything but that my sins will be lightened by this noble deed. ”

Byron was a little weak-hearted by Fatis, but people can't pour cold water on others, so he nodded cheekily, imitating the posture of those generals in the TV series and nodded, and adjusted his tone to be chivalrous.

"Your right and left hand, Phatis, may glory be with you."

"May glory accompany you, dear sir."

Fatis went to gather the soldiers with excitement, and Byron breathed a sigh of relief, wiping his sweat while the other party didn't see it.

"It's so exciting to open your eyes and talk nonsense..."

In a short time, Byron's soldiers were gathered.

The soldiers who had been with Byron for a while were whispering but at least standing neatly, while the recruits were not even serious.

Bandak stood aside and gave him a helpless look.

Byron stood on an empty cask, cleared his throat, and looked around.

"All right, boys, you're all here."

Byron clapped his hands and quieted them down.

"I think you already know that we're going north to trade in the snowfields of Vekia. I don't think you have any opinions, right? ”

Byron paused, and there was another whisper of conversation among the soldiers.

"But no matter what, we're going to leave, and we're going to the north. The northern trade routes earn a lot of dinars, and you can profit from them. Of course, I'm a fair man, and if you're afraid of robbers and the cold and don't want to go, you can't leave now. ”

Byron deliberately straightened his face as he spoke, and his tone became heavier.

"But if you don't want to go, take off your gear that doesn't belong to you and fuck off! And you don't get a penny of your salary during this time. I pay you more than the average soldier in the army, and I'm not spending so much money to feed a bunch of idlers! ”

Byron's words were addressed to the recruits, and the veterans smiled indifferently and disagreed. And the faces of those recruits have indeed changed, and the ranks have become much more tidy.

"Very well, I don't think anyone has any objections."

Byron nodded, then took a pocket out of his arms.

"I think every one of us likes this stuff, we call it the dinar. You're doing a great job, and I'll give each of you one. ”

With that, Byron asked Fatis to give each soldier 2 dinars, and watched as they began to tempt them with their wealth.

"Brothers, it's cold in the north, and there are a lot of robbers, but so what? The trade routes we are going to take have been trodden, and we are well supplied, and we can easily reach Zhivadin, and Kulau, and as far as Zhivachaze, we will make a great fortune, and we can enjoy good wine in the city, and we will be accompanied by beautiful women. ”

"And the robbers and the pirates? We've defeated thirty bandits with a dozen men before, and while the pirates are stronger, we're not made of dirt. The new brothers can ask the brothers who have been with me for a while, who have only farm tools and leather armor when they first joined my army, and they are worried about life. And after a few battles, they have amassed a lot of wealth. You also have the opportunity to get enough loot to fill your wallet. ”

The voice sounded again, but this time Byron didn't stop them.

So, don't worry too much, if you want to get enough benefits, then you have to take enough risks. It won't be long before the Peony Mercenary Group will grow again, and you will be proud of it. I promise, follow me, and you'll all make a fortune. Even if you do lose your life, I will pay your family a sufficient pension, and even the funeral will be beautiful enough. It may not sound like that, but your former friends will envy your life now. ”

"We'll follow you, Captain!"

Several mercenaries and militiamen who had already received the money in advance shouted when they saw Byron's gesture, and the rest of the people shouted along.

Maybe they just want to keep themselves from being out of the group, and just want to follow the trend, but as long as they shout, that atmosphere will infect them and give them the illusion that they are really strong. This illusion can sometimes be really important, and it can greatly boost people's morale.

It also gives soldiers the confidence to go down before they encounter danger, even if the air in the snow is bitterly cold.

"Okay, that's all I have to say, and you all understand. So for the sake of our rich and beautiful life, in order to be able to see the beauties of the north as soon as possible, go pack your bags, and we will set off tomorrow. ”

Byron finished his speech, and the soldiers and mercenaries dispersed.

They were to go and pack up their salutes, take the thick coats that Byron had given them, and gather the supplies they needed for their departure.

For Byron, the morale of the army was initially stabilized, and he began to plan a detailed route. Defeating the bandits will give them a lot of things, but don't meet them.

Byron's team is still fragile, and he doesn't want to take any risks yet. Except, of course, those who take the initiative to find it.