Chapter 27

[Congratulations Host for creating your emblem. May it be seen throughout the world. May it make your enemies piss their pants and your soldiers break through the mightiest walls.]

Kane had partied the night away but that did not keep him in bed all day. He had a lot to take care of after all. First, he needed to make his empire's emblem. This would be the main symbol of his empire. It would represent the entire thing as a whole. Even if certain groups had their own symbol like certain roman legions it would not be the one representing the entire empire. He already decided that the troops would hold that group or armies banner plus the United Deus Beli Empires banner. For example, the Crimson Crusaders would have their own symbol on their armor and banners. But they would also have banners with the empire's emblem on them.

He decided that if he was going to conquer the world then the most fitting banner would be the world tree. He made his emblem a gold and blue Yggdrasil. It became the empire's emblem and Kane had his men put up banners all over the kingdom. He also made the Crimson Crusaders symbol. It was a red and black sword on a shield. He would have it put on their armor. As for the Romans, they would keep the Legio V Macedonica symbol that they already had. This decision made Annius happy. As for the Orcs they did not have a group yet so Kane put them with the Crusaders.

"BOT please use the troop vouchers to summon 20 Roman legionnaires."

[Summoning in progress]

The throne room started to light up. After the light died down 20 figures could be seen.

[Summoning successful]

"Ave the Emperor!" the Romans saluted Kane. Kane looked happily at the new troops. His forces had grown once again. He now had over 40 Romans. They may not be much but 40 Romans could still do a lot of damage as long as Kane strategized well.

"Go outside and head to the barracks. You will meet your commander there and he will assign you your job" Kane gave his order to the Romans and then gave his attention to his system map.

From all the maps he downloaded from the kingdoms maps he had learned a lot. He needed resources fast and in bulk. Life would be easier for now but it would not last for long. He had one mine that he had found behind the waterfall and had recruited most of the bandits in the surrounding area. He still needed more troops and resources. He had sent scouts to all the nearby groups in the forest to see if he would be able to subdue them. He also sent people to start logging near where the old bandit camp where he stayed was. It would become a logging camp for the kingdom. Kane saw an area on the map called the Green Talon Kobald tribe. Kane saw that these lizard-like creatures lived in a swampy part of the forest. The camp was in front of a big cave that apparently had a lot of precious metals in it. The old King could not take over the mine though due to the tribe. Kane would have to be smart if he wanted to take it for himself. It would be hard because Kane wanted to get the mine and recruit the Kobolds. Kane planned on making an army that would basically be a monster hoard. It would have Orcs, goblins, Kobolds, and more. But that was for later. Now he needs to focus on this camp.

Kane talked it over with Dallin and they decided to send scouts to the Kobold camp. He also planned to have Dallin. allocate some men to hunt for more wargs. Kane thought they made great mounts and the current ones they had were not enough. Most of them were babies anyways.

Dallin has been very helpful these past days and Kane was happy with him. He was the temporary leader for the crusaders but Kane would probably have a different follower at a later date become the leader. Dallin would be useful for other things and leading a big army was not his forte.

Kane also wanted to know the states of the surrounding kingdoms. Kane knew a bit about them but not what they were currently up to. He had Sanford and George lead teams to investigate the closest 2 kingdoms. Hopefully, neither of them has their eyes on the Iron Rose Kingdom.

Kane ordered one of his guards to go fetch Xugar the Tower, 6 Romans, 20 crusaders. He decided to see if he could get goblins on his side. They would make perfect cannon fodder and could easily grow his forces as they bred like rabbits. Kane would make a camp that specified in breeding an army of them and even use some of the trainers he got from the system shop to train them to fight. There were many goblin villages and Kane had a good feeling about his plan. He had Alfred go recruit some men to set up a camp for the goblins at the old Ruby Leapored Bandit camp location. He would ask the goblins what would make a good environment for them to breed at build their forces when he got the chance. For now, he wanted a place that was large and had a wall. That's why. he chose an old bandit camp.

"Ave!" "Greetings lord!" Kane's men had arrived. He looked down on them from his throne. They were all geared up and had determined expressions. Xugar looked as excited as ever. Cleary he knew it was time to fight.

"We shall be going on a recruitment drive men. Our target today will be the surrounding goblin villages. If they refuse we will show them that we are serious and if they do not give in then we kill them all. Are you ready?" Kane asked his troops.

He got yells as conformation. Kane smiled and went to put on some crusader armor. His was the normal crusader plate armor like the others as he had not made his own version yet. But he would eventually. A king should dress like a king after all.

"Let's make some little green friends!" said Kane as he lead his men to their horses and then galloped into throughout the city and past the farmlands until they reached the forest. Everyone looked prepared for the coming battles.