Within the Grechea Empire.

Inside a training camp on the outskirts of the imperial capital.

"Boys, girls!" On the vast training ground, Albina Greccia, dressed in military uniform, stood in front of the neatly lined male and female soldiers, speaking in a sassy manner, her beautiful long golden hair dancing in the morning light, "Stand up for me!" ”

Princess Katerina stood beside her sister. In terms of discipline, she is not as good as her sister; As for training soldiers, she is still willing to compete with her sister.

One by one, the soldiers stood straight. I was finally chosen. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the Empire's most elite legion! Among them are ordinary professional soldiers, conscripts who are about to retire, guards who have resolutely resigned from their hometown lords, and warriors from the people......

"Your Commander, Her Highness Victoria is not currently in the Imperial Capital, so it is up to me and Lin Na to select you," Bina said in a loud voice, "If you have any opinions, you can withdraw now." ”

No one spoke. To be taught by Her Royal Highness the princess herself, a fool can protest.

"Well," Bina said, pleased with everyone's expressions, "good. You've all passed the first round of selection, and you already know what kind of soldiers Her Highness Victoria needs......"

The quota given by the emperor to the maiden was enough for 1,000 people, but after thinking about it, the maiden decided to recruit only 100 people for the time being. No matter how many people you have, it's useless to yourself, it's better to choose the best of the best, and in the future, maybe some of these people will be able to develop into a real help for themselves.

Knowing that there are many difficulties, I still don't know how many guys have signed up, and most of them have been brushed down without even passing the first level. There is no way, the first level designed by Ms. Victoria for everyone is not a test of martial arts, but a written test.

If you want to do things under the command of a girl, you can't pass the test by knowing how to write fluently and the four arithmetic, and you have to master some history and geography. More than half of the people were eliminated in one fell swoop.

The empire had church schools and aristocratic schools for free literacy education, but there were still a large number of people in remote areas who could not read and write, and even in the prosperous imperial capital, there were many martial artists who could only write their own names.

“…… There were nine hundred and ninety-seven of them. But listen, only a hundred of you will be chosen. The remaining eight hundred and eighty-seven people, where did they come from, and where did they go back? Do you understand? ”

"Understood!" Nearly 1,000 people responded in unison. The only entry requirement set by the girl is that she is under the age of 22, and all the people present are young people.

"Very good, it seems that you have entered the state...... "Bina nodded slightly, "Originally, you occupied the establishment of the 'Maple Frost Army', and the 'Maple Frost Army' only accepted female soldiers. You are Victoria's personal guard, so you don't have to be subject to this restriction. I have to warn the girls here, don't think you're going to take advantage of the admission criteria. ”

This time, nearly one-third of all the female soldiers around the imperial capital who could sign up have registered, and although the proportion of male soldiers who signed up is small, the absolute number is much more than that of female soldiers. Unfortunately, the boys in the imperial capital seem to be less good at exams than the girls, and after a round of screening, there are only 498 male soldiers left, and 499 female soldiers, but there is one more than the male soldiers.

"Now, no matter how many points you scored in the previous exams, it doesn't matter," said Binalang, "and those who rank in the top 100 in future training will become the personal guards of Her Highness Victoria." …… How? ”

Bina glanced at the expressions of many female soldiers: "With that kind of expression, is it because you don't have the confidence to compete with the boys?" I'll tell you the truth, this training includes physical strength, martial arts, discipline, etc., and basically depends on the confrontation between you to determine the results. If you don't have the confidence to fight a man, just get back to me. And the lads too. If you don't want to be surpassed by girls, just look like a man! Those who are not satisfied with such an arrangement and want to quit, can now withdraw. ”

No one talked. Several girls' lips trembled slightly, as if they wanted to say something, but in the end they didn't make any sound.

"From now on, then, I will be your instructor," said Bina, looking at the nine hundred and ninety-seven young men and women, "now...... Well? ”

A young man in a gray robe suddenly appeared at the other end of the training ground. His steps were not large, but it seemed to be a blink of an eye to reach Bina's side.

"Take a break." Bina frowned and ordered to the crowd.

Sisters Bina and Linna walked towards Goth.

……

Under a large tree next to the training ground.

"What's wrong, Goth?" Linna asked, "Ran over early in the morning." ”

The gray-robed young man Got smiled wryly.

"Dimi and Victoria," he said, "seem to be in some trouble. They may not be getting the support they deserve. ”

Bina and Linna were both shocked. Goth had only told them that Dimi and Victoria had gone on an important mission abroad.

"That ......"

"It can't go on like this." Goth said.

"Are you going to help them?" Lin Na said.

"That's right," Goth nodded slightly, "both Dimi and Victoria teleported to the borders of the Empire and then crossed the mountains to their destinations. If you want to support them in time, you have to be faster than them...... Therefore, I intend to teleport directly to the end of space. ”

"Your target is Okad," Bina asked worriedly, "are you going to break in?" ”

Goth was slightly stunned. It turns out that it has been seen through a long time ago......

"Neither Victoria nor Dimi are afraid," said Goth, "and what am I afraid of?" I'm not going to put them in danger. ”

"I'm going too." Hearing that the brother and the girl might be in danger, Lin Na became anxious.

"You stay," Goth frowned, "you still have to train these soldiers......"

"It's enough to have my sister here." Lin Na said.

"We'll talk about that later," said Bina, "Goth, you've not come to us just to talk about that, are you?" ”

"Ahh There's something I want to ask you for. Goth said solemnly.

"What's the matter?"

"Help me keep an eye on someone." Goth's voice was a little muffled.

“…… Who? Bina had a faint premonition in her heart.

"The Fourth Black Apostle, Levi Fedorovich of the Pale Moon."

"Is that him?"

"Levy. I don't know what he's planning. But be sure to stay with Big Brother Cliff and keep an eye on him. ”

……

Soon, Goth left. Bina's mind was full of Goth's warning, but she immediately returned to the soldiers and began to give orders again.

"All, stand upright."

The soldiers who had just exchanged ears fell silent.

"While I'm away...... "Bina said with a smile, glancing at the soldiers, "you're having a good time." Don't guess, he's not my fiancé, he's just an ordnance supplier. Well, in exchange for your extra ten minutes of rest, how about doing me a hundred and fifty squats right now? ”

The crowd was in an uproar.

"Do it for me right now!" Bina shouted, "If you grind any longer, you will eliminate the slowest person!" ”

Linna had already chased Goth away. In the future, I will have to support myself for training......

……

Distance.

A beautiful black-haired woman in a black robe holding a crystal staff in her hand was silently watching all this.

She is none other than the Third Black Apostle, Franbel Matthia, the "Butterfly of Hades". The best at illusion, with the help of the staff of Altusai, the artifact left to her by her teacher, even Goth could not find her trace.

"Okad?" She whispered to herself.

It was as if the female mage shrouded in the fog quietly disappeared in place.