Chapter 35 (1/2)

Zhao Yan’s meaning was clear. The higher-ups would keep some information confidential, and she was able to find out about it. This was a reflection of her strength and ability.

The other one was that she had passed the assessment and review by Toya. She had become a reserve talent in Baron Darkmoon’s territory. She could form a small team and go to the secondary education academy in Baron Soro’s territory to study.

If she studied well, she could apply for the command of the Spark battleship, and there were precedents.

The members of the small team did not have any status restrictions, and they did not have to work for Baron Soro. They could directly return to Baron Darkmoon’s territory. The only con was that they would be labeled as Baron Darkmoon’s workers.

However, for the vast majority of civilians, being labeled by a noble meant that they were on the way to becoming a noble.

Many commoners were not qualified to be labeled.

It was not a huge disadvantage.

If they did not learn well in Baron Soro’s territory, they would at least have a chance to work in Baron Darkmoon’s territory.

In terms of ability, strength, intelligence, and leadership, Zhao Yan could be said to be the best among everyone.

Luo Fei, Ding Ling and the rest looked at each other and saw the excitement in each other’s eyes.

Zhao Yan gently smiled. Just as she was about to speak, she noticed Lin Dong frowned a little, so she asked, “Lin Dong, do you have any questions?”

All she had to do was to put in more effort and take down Lin Dong. Then, this matter would be settled.

In a team, the ability of the members was important. However, in the initial stage of a team, especially during the training period that would last for the next few years, there was a lack of corresponding benefits. Therefore, what was more important was the internal harmony and loyalty of the team.

When she chose the initial stage of the team members, they were all classmates who knew, and not others who were more capable than her.

While it was easy to cultivate ability, it was not that simple to cultivate a team’s loyalty.

First, she had to make the members admit that they were not as capable as her and they were willing to listen to her orders. With her as the leader, it would be easier to gather their loyalty.

Zhao Yan and the other 3 looked over. Lin Dong was silent for a moment before he opened his mouth and said, “The history of Baron Darkmoon’s territory has already exceeded 1,000 years.”

“The current Baron Darkmoon has been in power for nearly 100 years.”

The topic seemed to have changed. They were talking about forming a small team, so why Lin Dong brought up the history of Baron Darkmoon’s territory?

However, Zhao Yan and the rest did not intend to interrupt. Instead, they quietly listened.

They did not think that Lin Dong would say anything that had nothing to do with the current situation.

Lin Dong looked around before he continued, “Due to the lack of talent and sufficient perseverance, the current Baron Darkmoon’s meditation technique level isn’t very high. His body has never been in good shape. He didn’t make any changes for over 30 years.”

“Over a dozen of Baron Darkmoon’s children are maintaining the operations of his territory, and all of them want to fight for the position of Baron. Currently, the his body is getting weaker and weaker, and his children are fighting even harder for the position.”

“Under such circumstances, commoners with no background and strength will definitely be cannon fodder.”