Fulilian: Becomes a disciple of Celia at the beginning

"After all, time is too short."

"This"

"Okay, let's stop talking about this!"

The captain of the guards with pigtails made a "silence" gesture to his subordinates who were talking at once.

"Don't forget who is sitting in the main tent now."

"That noble lord who was airdropped from the Imperial Capital of Esberg and given full authority over all camp affairs is not one of ours."

"Saidat's departure is against camp rules. If he were to take it seriously, the noble lord could easily charge him with desertion."

The captain of the guards' words dampened the enthusiasm of his subordinates to discuss. Most of the soldiers fell silent, with only one or two still complaining in low voices, speaking up for their idolized Sayyidat.

"How is that possible? Didn't that noble also accumulate merits in the army?"

"As a fellow magician who has earned the title of [Battle Hero], I understand why Brother Sayidat would desert the battlefield."

"Shut up."

The captain of the guards walked over and kicked each of the two recruits in the buttocks. "If you two have nowhere to use your energy, go downstairs and push the gate open so that your admired war hero can ride in later."

"As you command, sir!"

The two recruits answered excitedly, took their leave, and trotted towards the camp gate.

Watching the two young figures leave, the captain of the guards with pigtails sighed helplessly.

"So he's still a new recruit after all."

"I've never been to a battlefield, so I don't understand the intricacies behind it."

"They only worship the war heroes promoted by the Empire, believing that being as brave as Sayyidat will lead to great achievements."

"But they don't know how long it has been since the battle hero they admired received a promotion. And Duncan, who is also a [Battle Hero], has now taken the position of Court Magician, able to directly lead our entire army."

"Hey, who doesn't feel this way when they first join the army?"

An old soldier smiled and said, "After they've experienced a few battles, heard some military rumors, and witnessed the differences in promotion speeds, they should understand these things."

"That's right. It will be fine after a few days."

The captain of the guards agreed, but

Although they knew the goal of the next battle, they were all filled with a question in their hearts.

After the next battle is over, will these new recruits, or even these veterans, have another chance to fight?

You know, even the expulsion war against that [Demon General] in the past would cause huge casualties.

But what we have to fight now is a [War of Annihilation].

"Everyone, long time no see."

At this moment, Saidat's calm voice sounded in everyone's ears.

"Yo, I'm back!"

The captain of the guards with pigtails smiled slightly and walked forward to hug Saidat.

The other veterans also greeted Saidat with hugs or fist bumps.

The subordinates were not given much time to reminisce with Sayidat. After just a few pleasantries, the captain of the guards dragged Sayidat away first and walked towards the main tent in the camp.

Taking advantage of the time along the way, the captain of the guards explained things to his old friend who was ignorant of the ways of the world.

"Currently, the one in charge of the troops in the main tent is the court magician, Lord Duncan."

"He was ordered to lead this [Annihilation Campaign] during your absence and is aware of your illegal leave."

"Although we all have various reasons to explain your behavior, Duncan has been in the army after all and understands these things."

"You definitely can't hide it from him. He just didn't make trouble for you."

"So, when you get in, put away your usual temper and have a good talk with Duncan."

"I heard you two had some interactions before. After we catch up, the matter of you leaving the army in violation of regulations will probably be put behind us."

"Duncan?"

Saidat paused, looked at his old friend and boss, and asked.

"Are you saying that he is the high-ranking official in the Empire who arranged this [Annihilation Campaign]?"

"Hey, hey, hey, that's not what I meant."

The captain of the guards, familiar with his old friend's temper, quickly pulled Sayyidat aside and explained, "Duncan is merely the commander ordered to lead this battle. We still don't know who formulated this strategic plan."

"But if this battle can be won, Duncan will be the one who made the greatest contribution, right?"

The captain of the guards was silent for a while and then nodded.

"correct."

"So how is Duncan doing lately? Is he in a critical period of promotion or competition?"

"This..." The captain of the guards looked embarrassed. "Saidat, don't ask these questions for now. Let's talk about the past with Lord Duncan first and smooth over this illegal discharge."

"Tell me the answer. Even if you don't tell me, I can still get it from other people."

"."

"Indeed, Lord Duncan is competing with the eldest son of another noble family for the position of dean of the Imperial Magic Academy."

"Heh, sure enough."

Saidat sneered. He was just not worldly-wise, but he was not stupid.

Some things can be guessed after a little speculation.

In front of the main tent of the border defense camp.

The captain of the guards stopped his old friend for the last time and gave instructions.

"Saidat, no matter what, you must not clash with Lord Duncan this time."

"If anything really happens, let's wait until after the war."

Saidat stopped, took one last look at his old friend, and nodded.

"I understand."

"That's fine."

Upon hearing this, the captain of the guards made way for his old friend, pulled open the curtain of the main tent, and informed the inside on his old friend's behalf.

In the main account.

Hearing this, Duncan stopped his deduction on the sand table and looked at the old friend who broke into the account office.

"Long time no see, Sayyidat."

"You've returned from hunting in the wild. I heard during the handover that you were ordered to go outside the snowfield to replenish some fresh meat for the army's logistics."

"It took all these days to come back. I guess he got lost in the snowy plains."

"I can understand, as long as the person comes back."

Duncan said as he picked up the kettle that had been warming on the stove and poured a cup of hot water for both Sayyidat and himself.

"It's really cold in [Castell], come over and have a drink."

Outside the main tent, the captain of the guards who was lying on his stomach and eavesdropping breathed a sigh of relief.

Lord Duncan's attitude was already very clear. All Sayyid had to do was go over and drink the cup of warm water, and his illegal leaving the army would probably be over.

The fact was just as the captain of the guards thought.

After all, in Duncan's opinion, there is some friendship between the two.

Of course, Duncan knew the temperament of this old friend in front of him, and it was unrealistic to expect him to say something good about him.

Since Saidat had returned to the army anyway, Duncan didn't think of making things difficult for him. He took the initiative to give Saidat a way out, hoping to get the matter over with as soon as possible and devote himself to tactical arrangements.

Sayyidat said nothing, took two steps at a time and walked to Duncan, then picked up the hot water that Duncan had poured for him.

Then, he splashed it directly on Duncan's face.

Along with it was a curse.

"Duncan, I'm gonna fuck you!"

Outside the main tent, the eavesdropping captain of the guards slapped his forehead and said, "It's over. It's all over now."

He immediately wanted to rush into the main tent to defend his old friend, but unexpectedly, he was carried out by Duncan's soldiers when he suddenly broke in.

At the same time, the royal guards who had followed Duncan all the way from the imperial capital, Esberg, also took action. They kicked Saidat, who was splashing water and cursing, to the ground and asked Lord Duncan how to deal with him.

"Okay, you guys go out too, leave me to talk to him alone."

"it is good."

The royal guards walked out of the tent without hesitation, cleared all nearby personnel, and stood guard at a distance.

In the main account.

Thanks to the cold climate in the Castex region, the hot water in the cup was only slightly warm when it was splashed on his face, so Duncan was not scalded.

Removing the single-lens lens clipped on his left eye, Duncan first wiped the water stains on his face and hair with a towel, then took out a piece of treated soft sheepskin from his arms, wiped the water stains on the lens, and put it back on.

"My mother died in a demonic attack a long time ago. I'm afraid your wish will never be fulfilled."

"And, Sayyidat."

"If you want to die, there's no need to rush. Just wait until two days later when we fight that [Demon General] on the battlefield and contribute your strength."

There was no anger on Duncan's face. He simply stated it calmly, as if he had already expected such a development.

Duncan put the sheepskin used to wipe his glasses back into his chest and pushed his own glass of water towards Saidat again.

"Duncan, I apologize for my previous inappropriate words."

This time, after picking up the cup of water, Saidat did not throw it at Duncan, but chose to drink it.

"But I still despise your behavior."

"For the sake of your own career advancement, you must make the soldiers on this border, and the residents behind the border, accompany you on this adventure."