119 It’s time to train the Knights!

Above the sea, a huge blue dragon figure flew quickly, generating immense pressure as it soared over the ocean, creating a pattern of turbulence below.

Safi's flying speed was incredibly fast, yet it ensured that Allen , who sat behind, remained unaffected by the wind's force. Safi's body was quite unique, and it contained flowing magic that prevented Allen from either closing his eyes or getting blown away by the fierce winds.

Sitting behind Safi, Allen felt as comfortable as if he were lounging on a castle's sofa, albeit with a gentle breeze.

One could say that this person and their dragon companion were experiencing the sensation of flying under the moonlight.

Both Allen and Safi were greatly content.

"Alright, Safi, it's almost time to head back."

Glancing at the sky, Allen , although reluctant, gave the command to return home.

"Hoohoo!"

Safi immediately turned around and sped off in the direction of Sirius.

Before long, the duo, comprising one person and one dragon, had returned to the Strangforth Mountains. At this point, the sky was beginning to lighten. Allen escorted Safi back to the dragon's nest and sighed.

"Safi's strength is more than sufficient. When will I be able to reach Sanctuary powerhouse status? Only then can I truly become a dragon knight."

Allen thought with a touch of helplessness, realizing that his own limitations were currently holding him back.

As Allen arrived back at Sirius Castle, the sky was fully illuminated. He rested briefly before receiving word that Sparrow wished to speak with him.

"Sir, the factory is nearly complete, and the tree people's abilities are exceptional! Soon, we'll be able to construct exquisite wooden houses."

Sparrow's eyes gleamed with excitement, having already seen the tree people as a lucrative opportunity.

"Excellent, that was remarkably fast, only taking an afternoon and night."

Allen nodded approvingly. "Instruct them to start producing farming tools as soon as possible. I need extensive farmland within two months."

Sparrow smiled and bowed. "Certainly, my lord."

"Also, Sparrow, there's another task for you."

Alan snapped his fingers, prompting a maid to present some of the food he had prepared the previous night.

He asked Sparrow to taste each item, and the financial officer, accustomed to fine dining, was instantly taken aback.

"Sir! What kind of food is this? It resembles pastries, but it's so exquisite. And what's the white substance? It smells incredible!"

"My lord, what is this cake-like item?"

"Sir, this…"

Sparrow couldn't restrain himself, even though he had eaten breakfast not long ago, and even with Allen present.

After sampling the food, Sparrow couldn't contain his enthusiasm. "So delicious, incredibly delicious!"

"I'm already quite full, yet I still want to eat more!" Sparrow remarked with a slightly bloated stomach.

"Since you find them delicious too, it seems these items have a promising future," Allen said, seated on the sofa, stroking his chin.

"Sir, these foods are so delicious, where did you acquire them?" Sparrow inquired with wide eyes.

"I made them," Allen replied calmly.

"Oh, you made them, I'll go... huh?!" Sparrow exclaimed. "Sir?! You made these?!"

"Have a problem with that?" Allen raised an eyebrow.

"No! No problem at all! Whatever the lord does is the best!" Sparrow replied sincerely, expressing his admiration for Allen many talents.

"Very well, then. Find some individuals and have them learn the preparation of these foods from Mrs. Daisy. Initially, introduce them throughout the Sirius Territory, and then gradually expand to other territories," Allen instructed.

"Yes, my lord," Sparrow acknowledged, clearly grasping Allen's vision and fully supporting it.

"Good, you may go," Allen waved his hand, allowing Sparrow to depart.

Following breakfast, Allen rested briefly, engaged in communication with Lucy and the nature spirits, and then strolled toward an area near Sirius Castle.

Ten minutes to the east of Sirius City, a vast tract of isolated land came into view.

This was the region where Allen had devised the training regimen for his soldiers.

It featured dormitories capable of accommodating 50,000 individuals and over a dozen vast training grounds, which were off-limits to the general civilian population in the military district.

"Marco!"

Allen entered the barracks with ease, spotting Marco engaged in training soldiers in swordsmanship.

This marked the third group of recruits, and each time, Allen provided an advanced warrior training acceleration card for the entire batch of recruits.

Previously, Allen had purchased ten advanced warrior training acceleration cards at once, enabling him to train a full 5,000 troops in one go!

Hence, Allen had instructed Marco to train 5,000 soldiers at once.

Allen held significant prestige in Sirius Territory, not just due to being a war hero but also because of his benevolence and generosity.

As a result, recruiting warriors had been relatively straightforward. If the entire Sirius Territory had a larger population, Allen would have already completed training for the fifth group of warriors.

However, due to the territory's status as an emerging one, there was a limited population. To prioritize agricultural development and ensure sufficient labor for farming, recruitment had to proceed at a more gradual pace.

"Yes, my lord!"

Marco halted his actions, and another knight stepped in to continue the soldiers' training.

"Marco, the most recent batch of weapon armor that Sparrow ordered should arrive in your hands in a few days," Allen informed him.

Allen glanced at the soldiers undergoing training. The 5,000 troops were divided into several small formations, each led by a seasoned veteran responsible for training.

However, Marco and the other knights served as the chief instructors.

"Very well, my lord. We've trained 10,000 individuals so far. After completing this batch, we'll have 15,000 troops," Marco reported with a hint of sentimentality. Once upon a time, he had led a squad of a thousand.

Back then, both he and Alan would have been extremely satisfied with their progress, given the circumstances.

"Yes, Marco, having 15,000 soldiers is commendable. At the moment, our territory can only sustain this number of troops," Allen sighed. He had refrained from further recruitment for now, considering the financial challenges they faced.

"Yes, my lord, you're absolutely right. Also, my lord, you instructed me to select a thousand elite warriors earlier, and I've chosen all those who have seen combat. Additionally, as per your orders, I've summoned the Sea Cavalry to Heavenly Wolf City," Marco reported.

"Oh? Are they ready? Excellent, gather all of them and meet me at the training camp nearby. I'll await you there," Allen replied, a touch of excitement evident in his voice. With the personnel selected, it was time to commence knight training.

Allen remained eager to have his own knights. As an earl, this aspiration was certainly not unreasonable.Above the sea, a huge blue dragon figure flew quickly, generating immense pressure as it soared over the ocean, creating a pattern of turbulence below.

Safi's flying speed was incredibly fast, yet it ensured that Alan, who sat behind, remained unaffected by the wind's force. Safi's body was quite unique, and it contained flowing magic that prevented Allen from either closing his eyes or getting blown away by the fierce winds.

Sitting behind Safi, Allen felt as comfortable as if he were lounging on a castle's sofa, albeit with a gentle breeze.

One could say that this person and their dragon companion were experiencing the sensation of flying under the moonlight.

Both Allen and Safi were greatly content.

"Alright, Safi, it's almost time to head back."

Glancing at the sky, Allen, although reluctant, gave the command to return home.