Hadi is monitoring the progress of the soldiers' training in his barracks.

This time he is going to take the veterans on the expedition, so the training of the recruits is a top priority.

If there is not enough training, how can the recruits ensure the stability of Hukaro City?

Then he heard and asked to see him.

Hardy was in the main hall of the Lord's Palace, where he met and saw Simon.

Hardy was impressed by him, frowned slightly, and asked, "I remember you, who used to be the leader of the Atonement Society. ”

"It's an honor for Your Excellency to remember me as a pariah."

Hardy laughed, "You people in the Atonement Society are already free people, and the word untouchable no longer needs to be pressed on yourself." ”

"Thank you, Your Excellency, for your leniency." Simon's honest face was full of gratitude: "And this time, I want to serve the lord." ”

Hardy sat on the throne on the high platform and looked thoughtful: "You mean, you want to restart the Atonement Society?" ”

"No, they are not the Atonement Society, but a force that the Lord can rely on." Simon knelt down on one knee and looked up at Hardy: "We can be the blades and shields of your lordship." ”

Hardy was silent for a moment.

Simon, who was kneeling on one knee, was very worried in his heart, for fear that Hardy would refuse.

After a while, Hardy asked, "Simon, your heart makes me very happy." But I also have some scruples. Atonement will have a strong fighting power, and you, as farmers, I am relieved; But if you are gathered and armed, I will not be at ease. ”

Simon's expression was disappointed, but he didn't complain or resent Hardy for it.

He understood Hardy's scruples.

After all, his group of people was indeed a thief before!

At this time, Xi Xi also knelt down on one knee, and he said loudly: "Your Excellency Hardy, I am willing to vouch for Simon." ”

Simon looked at him in amazement.

Hardy looked at the sunset, no joy or sorrow, and never spoke.

The two people kneeling on one knee below were in a worried mood together.

After a while, Hardy sneered: "It's not the same as Xixi, you yourself are just a knight, why should you vouch for him, and what can you vouch for." ”

And Xixi breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Your Excellency Hardy, if Simon does something that insults his promise, you don't need to do it, I will directly cut him first, and then commit suicide in front of you." ”

"Suicide?" Hardy smiled: "You are immortal, death is just a concoction for you." ”

"I'll just quit!" And Xixi took a deep breath: "It means never to set foot in this world again." ”

There was another long silence.

The two people below are in a nervous mood and feel like they are living like a year.

After a while, Hardy suddenly smiled and said, "Okay, I believe in the promise of the Knight of the Sunset." ”

The two below breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a little grateful to Hardy.

They knew how ridiculous their request was for Hardy.

Hardy continued: "Simon, although I have pleaded with you every day, it is impossible for me to directly give you the honor of knighthood in the first place. It's unfair to everybody else. ”

Simon nodded in understanding.

"So I had a compromise idea."

Simon immediately answered, "Lord Hardy, please." ”

Hardy smiled: "I can give you the status of a temporary knight first, and you can recruit your own subordinates legally and compliantly, up to a hundred." I'll also provide upfront recruitment costs, but you don't have a territory. In a month's time, you will be on my way to the Ajja Empire, and based on your exploits, I will confirm that you have what it takes to become a knight. ”

It may sound unreasonable, but in this world, that's the most reasonable thing to do.

How hard is it to become a knight from a commoner?

No less than a miracle happens.

Simon suppressed his excitement, lowered his head, and said loudly: "I will definitely not disappoint Your Excellency." ”

Hardy nodded, and said, "You teach Simon what he needs to do when he becomes a knight." ”

And nodded vigorously.

"Alright, you can step down."

Watching the two men leave with their shoulders hooked up, Hardy chuckled as well.

On the surface, Simon took a big advantage, but in essence, Hardy also killed two birds with one stone.

Hardy is now desperately short of manpower and talent.

As the leader of the Atonement Society, Simon's abilities are quite good.

In the original world, under such a bad situation, he was able to lead the Atonement Society to hold out for so many years, until the player joined and completely broke the 'ecological' balance, and the Atonement Society was exterminated, which can be imagined his ability and resilience.

Hardy had long thought about recruiting Simon into his camp, but there was no good excuse.

Now that he has sent it to the door himself, there is no reason not to accept it.

Another benefit is that it restricts the casual play of the day.

Hardy himself has been a gamer, and he knows very well that a player without 'restraints' is definitely a time bomb.

It's not surprising when a 'big news' will come out.

However, the vast majority of players are very emotional, and as long as they have feelings with NPCs in the game, they are the ones who can be 'reasonable'.

It's like when they start a family and have children.

It's easy to get them to work overtime, like an old cow.

Love, friendship, and love are all means that can be used to control players.

Therefore he was very pleased, and then in the evening, he summoned his maid to help him, and engaged in a hearty battle.

The days that followed were fulfilling.

Handle government affairs, exercise your body, and learn magic.

The library 'bought' from Principis played a key role in expanding Hardy's knowledge base.

But the greater benefit is the help of Aya, the goddess of light.

As his soul was gradually 'repaired', he grew faster and faster.

Not only has his physical fitness been greatly improved, but his mental power and magical ability have also been greatly enhanced.

The current Hardy, even in human form, is a very powerful professional, let alone in the form of Nightmare Knight.

Hardy even has the feeling that he already has a boss-level template.

Far more than the player template data.

A month later, the recruits were almost finished, and he set off with the veterans.

After leaving the city, Simon joined the group with his army, and as he passed through the village of Il, he also joined the group with a hundred elite soldiers.

In this way, Hardy took 300 elite soldiers, and more than 200 militiamen in charge of logistics, to camp outside the city of Boris.

He took Xi Xi and Simon to the Jeanne estate.

Lady Sisi received them: "Didn't I say you don't have to bring troops here?" ”

"It's more convenient to have your own people."

"Yes." After more than a month, Mrs. Sissi also came out of the grief of her mother's death, and when she saw Hardy, she smiled gently: "According to the courier's report, our army has almost assembled on the border, and in ten days, we will set off, and then we will trouble you." ”

Hardy nodded.

And the sunset is behind, full of envy.

(End of chapter)