Feeling a little unwilling, Fen asked, "There is always a general idea." ”

Faced with the question, Lin Shen said mysteriously: "In a word, it is four words - military education." ”

"You're going to train them as soldiers, not magicians?"

"No, no, no, that would be a waste of their talent. They will still follow the path of magicians, but it will be much more difficult than ordinary people. But as long as you can get through it, it's good. ”

Familiar with the essence of Onishima's cramming education, as well as serving two years of compulsory service, he clearly knows how the modern army is trained. And to make a group of people grow quickly, that is undoubtedly a shortcut.

The price is that if they want to really get to the top, it will be a little more difficult than the other magicians brought out under the master-apprentice system in the Lost Land, because the thinking is easily limited by the rigid methods instilled in the growing years. But so what, it's better than the situation they are now in on the brink of abandonment. As long as they take one more step, they will have no connection with the word 'magic' at all, and even fall into a worse situation than their original life.

But before that, we'll have to get some people to help. If you want to manage such a group of big children, and it can be expected that the number of people will increase in the future, it is not enough to rely on yourself. Neither Finn nor Elihuber are suitable, and they need to find a real warrior.

The next day is a Sunday and a holiday. Most industries choose this day off, and only a very small number continue to work on this day. Like restaurants, taverns, and brothels that deal in the skin and meat business.

Send Halumi to the academy and convey something unimportant to the group of children. Lin mainly wants to say a word, take advantage of the time when you are relaxed now, and enjoy it more. Hell will follow......

With Kaya's help, Lin baked a few more pots of coffee, partly because the brown-skinned and dark-haired girl wanted to learn. Harumi's little girl who can't sit still will probably learn how to cook until she bakes, don't count on her.

After putting the cooled coffee beans in a bag, Lin went to visit the noble man who was very important to him, the Grand Wizard Greenwin.

As expected, for the sake of that bag of coffee, the Grand Magician showed unusual enthusiasm. It seems that the coffee I got before has been almost ruined.

After a pleasant exchange, the wife of the Grand Wizard Greenwyn also showed off the skills she had recently trained. Lin can only say that she is really worthy of being a woman from an aristocratic background, and she quickly figured out some experience from the matter of making coffee.

After a few words of praise and a comment on the taste, the lady left with a sense of humor. In fact, Greenwin's wife also rarely sees outsiders. Lin was able to meet this noble lady thanks to the blessing of coffee, and thus his relationship with the Grand Magician Greenwyn became one step closer.

Only the host and guest were left in the living room, and even the servants who were waiting for them left. After all, the owner of this house was a magician, not a nobleman, and social etiquette did not fully apply.

However, there were enough politeness before, and as soon as the irrelevant people left, the conversation between the two went straight to the point. Greenwin asked, "Lord Tripwood didn't come to visit me today for this cup of coffee?" ”

"Indeed, there is one thing I would like to ask your Excellency. It won't be a hassle, it's just a matter of borrowing your connections. ”

"Oh, tell me."

"You also know that I've been busy with the affairs of the academy lately, and all kinds of things are waiting to be done, and there is a shortage of people everywhere. So I would like to ask Your Excellency, is there a warrior you can trust to introduce? ”

"Warriors? Not a magician. Are you sure? ”

"Yes, I'm not wrong, it's right to hire a fighter. And it doesn't matter if this person is old, it doesn't matter if he is even disabled, because he doesn't need to go to the battlefield to fight people. But to be experienced, it is better to have experience in leading soldiers and teaching people. The college would provide three meals and lodging, and he would probably have to live with the children, day and night, and of course be paid. The main thing is to teach the children discipline, as well as to train them physically, and maybe some simple fighting skills. But after all, it's about training magicians, so it's still about magic. ”

For a while, it was a little unclear what the intention behind Lin's request was. However, Greenwin still seriously thought about whether there were suitable candidates among the fighters he knew.

The ecology of the Lost Warrior is not the same as that of the Mage. The degree of danger of a magician, even at the point of death, should not be underestimated. But even if the warriors can afford to hold weapons, they will no longer be suitable for the battlefield for various reasons. It may be the state of mind, it may be the physical pain, or it may be the long-term accumulated trauma that forces the soldiers to choose to retire or die on the battlefield.

Everyone who can survive the life-and-death struggle again and again has their own unique skills, but not everyone can have a good end. The main key is 'money'.

In that life-and-death battle, few people can save a sum of money for retirement, and not many even think they can live to the age when they have to retire. So naturally, most of the fighters lived a life of drinking and getting drunk.

When you really reach the age when you can't go to the battlefield, those who can have children rely on the support of the children; If you don't have it, you can rely on the help of friends. And then in this miserable life, end this life.

It's not that no one wants to get another job. But what will they do after fighting for most of their lives? Most of the lucky enough people can return to their hometown to farm, which is already the best retirement life. How many people can be called lords and live in castles.

So when Lin said his conditions, Greenwin didn't want to say who was selected, and it wasn't a problem to make a long list. But if you want to find someone to trust, most of the names on the list have to be crossed out. Finally, he gave a name: "John Goodman." ”

"Oh, who is this one?"

"I won't tell you the truth, he is the oldest of the soldiers who follow me who are still alive. In fact, a few years ago, he had the intention of dismissing me, because his physical fitness and reflexes could no longer keep up with the people who joined later. It's just that a magician has the intention of easily abandoning his followers, not to mention that in the few battles when I was young, I was saved by him more than once or twice. —" Greenwyn said, with a wistful look.

This old fellow is the third son of a down-and-out nobleman, who was kicked out of the family very early and begged for a living on his own. It was only after I came to the Southwest Peninsula that I became my follower. They had a wife, but their only son had a serious illness at a very young age and did not survive. After that, the couple had no more children, until a few years ago, when even his wife died. - "Greenwin also felt sorry for the situation of this old friend.

"—this guy didn't save much either, most of it went to other people's widows. Without my care, I don't know if he would have survived until the next day. Just an old-fashioned guy who doesn't steal or rob and doesn't know how to say good things, I really doubt how he spent his youthful years. However, if he just wants to train a group of children in physical fitness and simple combat skills, he should still be able to do it. He was the captain of my followers, and from time to time he took over the affairs of the Legion in a state of war. Bringing troops and experience is definitely not a problem. ”

After listening to Greenwin's description, Lin's eyes lit up and said, "It's great that you're willing to give up such a talent." ”

"But don't be too happy, Your Excellency, I also took a lot of effort to find a way to persuade him to stay. As for whether the old guy is willing to help you, that's another matter. I see, I'll get him first, how about you talk directly? ”

"Couldn't be more than happy. Then I'm sorry for you. ”

"No trouble, he lives here."

Lin was surprised: "Doesn't he have his own house?" ”

Greenwyn shook the bell and instructed the servants who had entered the door before turning back and saying, "The old fellow, since his wife died, said that the house was no longer necessary, and sold it for money, and went to give alms to his former comrades-in-arms, or to the widows who had been left behind. I didn't have anything with me, so I didn't feel comfortable letting him go. ”

"This is really ......" Lin held back for a long time, thinking about how to describe such a person, and finally smiled helplessly: "A special person." ”

"Don't worry, this old guy is just scaring people with that face, and it's still very easy to get along with. It's just that you have to get used to working with someone who doesn't laugh much. ”

In a moment, a sturdy old man with white hair who was dressed in what could be seen to be old clothes, but who was meticulously groomed, came to the living room. He still looks energetic and not old. Such a person wants to dismiss a follower of a great magician, and you can imagine how dangerous and difficult the task assigned by Greenwyn is.

Just compared to his age, Lin didn't dare to take it in front of such a person. So he stood up and saluted, and Grand Wizard Greenwyn introduced them to both sides. After settling down, of course, it was the host who gave an overview of the guest's intentions and asked the old warrior for his opinion.

Unexpectedly, John Goodman nodded in agreement without thinking about it. Greenwin said a little depressedly: "You old thing, just want to leave like this." ”

"It's better to have something to do than to stay with you and eat white food. Besides, it's not going to be too bad for you to come to me. What do I have to refuse? ”

"You can't bear to be my old friend, or you can't be reluctant to be my cook."

"We are all at a time to leave, and it is not surprising that we are at an age, so there is nothing to be reluctant about."

Seeing that the two old men were complaining about each other and were about to sublimate to another realm, Lin interrupted them and said, "The relationship between the two is really good. However, my job on my side may not meet Mr. Goodman's requirements, and he will eventually come back. So leave some leeway, don't talk too much, okay. ”

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