Chapter 335: Speaking to a Familiar Face (1/2)
”In any case, I should show you around the fort. If there are any questions, please ask me!”
Liu Wan then lead her out of the main building and brought the trio through the ins and outs.
”This here is the general canteen that everyone uses. The cooks here are pretty amazing and the food is always changing.”
”This is our armory here coupled with several forges and workshops. This is where most of our equipment is repaired. If you ever need to have your sword cleaned and restored, you can come here.”
”These are our storehouses...”
”Training grounds and dueling arenas...”
The group went through the entirety of the North Fort as Liu Wan introduced Ming Yue to everything.She found it all interesting to look at, slowly adjusting to the atmosphere here. Not to mention, Liu Wan's cheerful voice made it easier to listen.
”We do also have a room prepared for you unless you plan to go on your mission immediately.”
He stopped in front of what seemed to be a simple house, pointing at it while looking towards Ming Yue.
She nodded.
”Yes, I plan to go as soon as possible”, she said, ”I apologize for having you show me all of this when I would not be using it at all.”
”Nonsense, just because you are leaving does not mean that you won't return later. It is better to know and not need it than to need it and not know.”
He waved his hand, dismissing her apology.
”In any case, do remember that we are an army made of many other kingdoms and forces. If you had not noticed already, we have those of the demon race in our quarters. If you have any preconceptions about them, do away with that. They may be different in appearance but inside they are like us.”
Those last words were spoken in a sharp and serious tone as Liu Wan suddenly changed his attitude. Such as shift had made Ming yeu a bit curious.
”Has there been any incidents?”
Liu Wan's face darkened slightly.
”At the beginning, there had been a bit of friction between a few groups from varying kingdoms about helping those who did not join Kong Zhi's side. In their mind, the Demon Continent was ripe fro the taking and the demons that were still alive were dregs that were barely staying alive. The higher ups sought to shut down any thoughts like those and immediately made an example of them. More than that, they constantly drilled into everyone that this is not some conquest but aid.The first year was chaotic but now the Five Armies had become much more cohesive.”
”At first, the demon's formed their own army but that was changed as all armies were restructured to be more balanced. Hence an army like General Nie Xia's is mainly footmen and shieldmen but were given siege weapons as a way of weakening the enemy before entering battle. Sometimes, it could even prevent a battle from occuring if the enemy were to suffer too much damage.”
Liu Wan continued to explain the inner workings of the FIve Armies while Ming Yue listened carefully. Like this, she slowly learned more about war tactics, finding it intriguing.
After all, managing millions of soldiers is a daunting task.
By the time, they finished speaking, the sun was beginning to wane. as it was now the afternoon. The conversation ended as Ming Yue realized that the day would be gone if she continued asking questions.
”Thank you for showing me around, Liu Wan.”
She cupped her fists and gave a small bow.
”Please, this has been a fun experience for me. I hope I wasn't speaking too much. I know I tend to be a chatterbox sometimes.”
Liu Wan smiled and bowed in respect.
”To say once more, welcome to the North Fort.”
With that, he left her, returning to his original duties.
Ming Yue then walked around the fort befoer heading to the canteen. As the time for lunch had already passed, it was quite empty and there were not to many choices left.
”I should have at least try the food before going”, she thought.