Recruit

"Who is that guy lying flat on his face?"

"Oh, that's probably just a new recruit you don't need to worry about him. Continue training. "

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"WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU'RE SLEEPING YOU BASTARD." I hear a burly man with a Stalin sequence mustache and red hair scream at my face while splashing a bucket of water on top of me.

I stare blankly at the man as the cold water trickles down from my face. The nauseating feeling is overwhelming me as I feel weakness overpower my body.

'Who is this guy and what is he doing here?' I ask myself as I struggle to keep my consciousness.

"Go a little easy on the new recruit, Lucas." I hear a small but horse voice as I turn my head and see a slender blonde man adorned with plate armour approach towards my direction.

"You don't need to lecture my about new recruits, Fabian. I know what I'm doing. Now state your business before I kick you out of here." The man named Lucas spoke with a hint of irritation on his face.

"The count has called you to his mansion. I will be taking over this section of he barracks for the coming month" Fabian spoke with a smile on his face.

"What? How can that be. Get out of my way. I need to meet the count immediately." Lucas said as he stormed his way out of the door.

Clank Clank Clank

As I hear the sound of clashing swords I am finally awoken from my stupor and turn around to look at my surroundings. I am greeted with sight of knight's in silver armour clashing with dull steel blades with a superhuman speed.

And then as I watch to my left I am greeted with a giant fireball heading to a transparent wall.

'This isn't earth. It can't be earth wih such magical powers involved. Perhaps a fantasy world.' I think to myself in the split seconds that I have to process this information.

'How did I get here? Wasn't I supposed to be sleeping on my bed right now? Did I get reincarnated like all those webnovels that I have read?'

"I'm sorry for that recruit. I am Fabian and you are?" Fabian approaches me while giving a helping hand for me to get up.

"I am Ryan. Where am I and what am I doing here?" I ask confused and still looking around at my surroundings. I can't help but feel agitated at the thought of a new life. The feeling of a new beginning fills me with a strange state of mind. The excitement and fear clouds my mind.

"You are at the knights training grounds of the esteemed count Richard, Ryan. It is your fortune to become a knight. Now come with me and register your name before I change my mind." Fabian speaks with a questioning look on his face while he retracts his hand. Seeing such a wierd recruit must feel novel.

Feeling a bit more energetic after gaining my consciousness I stand up and look down at my hand. The same skinny hands that I saw yesterday.

'Have I transmigrated?' I can't help but ask just to fall on the ground just as I take my first few steps.I feel a bit taller.

"Walk faster recruit. You won't impress your superiors with such slow steps." I bring my thoughts back together after hearing Fabians voice and start to try to run. Can't say the ground tastes sweeter than it did a few moments ago but sure do hope it does.

As I enter the training grounds through the gate I cant help but marvel at the tall stone walls and wooden watch towers that surround me. The feeling of medieval stories and intrigue fill my mind. Maybe I will have the opportunity to leave my name upon this world like Suleiman the magnificent. Just the thoughts of a fantasy world in my mind fill me wih excitement.

Controlling my excitement I continue walking and walk for what feels like 5 minutes and eternity itself. Ofcourse garnering wierd glances from knight's in silver armour who seem to be surprised about me or perhaps Fabian.

"Wait here for a moment, Ryan." Fabian says as he approaches a black haired woman. After a few minutes of discussion and many glances my way the woman's enters a tent and brings out a paper and a feather like pen it seems.

"What's your name and age?" The woman asks me as she approaches me while seemingly ready to write my name on the paper.

" I am Ryan. I am 19 years old this month." I say as I stare at her beautiful face. What a beauty. Her raven hair and red eyes would make any man fall for her instantly.

"Got it. Take this badge. This is the badge of count Richard, make sure you don't lose it." The woman says as she hands over a bronze badge with a lion imprinted on it. The badge is a bit light. I keep it in the pocket of my shirt. Such a confusing situation, well atleast I got transmigrated with my clothes on.

"Oh and follow me to your new quarters." The woman's says as she starts walking away.

I glance at Fabian who gives a nod to me. I follow her to a stone cold building with a modest appearance. Why does it feel like I have went from a luxurious life to a life of poverty. Well it's not like I'm particularly fond of my past world and the promise of superpowers fill me with the enthusiasm to continue.

He woman's leads me to a wooden door with 248 imprinted on it. She opens the door and walks into the room. I follow her into a dark and cold room with little sunlight. There seems to be a man sleeping on the bed with the clothing of a beggar though.

"I know you're just pretending to sleep to bunk on your training. If you don't wake up right now or I'll tell the count about how you skip on training." The woman says as she looks at Liam with a disapproving gaze.

"Haha you know me best. Who is that person next to you though." Liam says as he tries to divert the topic.

"This is Ryan , a new recruit. You are going to help him adjust in this training ground." The women says as she turns to leave the room.

"Another recruit eh? Well choose your bed Ryan. I am going to bring you your new armour and clothes befitting a knight." Liam said as he rushes outside the door. He seems to be very afraid of the woman's threats. Quite an interesting fellow.

As I take a good look at the room I can five beds with four them having clothes scattered on top of the beds.

'So much for a choice.' I think as the cold unsettling felling of the castle comes over me.

Calming my thoughts and going to the window I see a somewhat a medieval look with a peaceful atmosphere. He peaceful atmosphere reminds me of my time in my village. I didn't like this peace when I was younger but now it fills me with relief.

'A new life just like that?' I think to myself. The room is empty with no furniture other than the beds. Not even a wardrobe. Explains why the clothes are scattered around.

I head to he door as I feel like exploring my new surrounding. Who knows I might just get more information from people I meet on my small journey.

However as soon as I opened the door I bumped into Liam rushing in with a silver plate armour.

"Ah sorry Ryan. Here's your new armour. You can go outside and meet Lucas for your new training." Liam said as he yawned and jumped straight into his bed.

I can't decide if he is reliable or unreliable. After all he brought me an armour set within minutes. Well I don't think I'll be meeting Lucas as I heard Fabian is taking over here. Might be a bit troublesome to find him though.

"Thank you Liam." I say as I try to put on the armour. It takes quite a while as I don't have any experience. Kind of tough to put on 30 kg of armour on your body by yourself.

Clad in brand new silver-plated armour I enter the training grounds. I start looking for Fabian as try to walk in this bulky armour. How do you put this on and take it off every day? Oh well this is a fantasy world let's dump all explanations on it.

"Go for it Russel! Show the new commander the strength and bravery of our knight's order."

"Don't show him mercy commander Liam."

As I hear the loud voices and turn in direction of the sun to face them I spot a slender blonde dude in a duel against another silver clad knight.