Chapter 363: Birth of the Tempest Regiment (2/2)

”Exactly,” Argentum said with a smile. ”All guards must at least achieve a Rank 1 class with a Tempering skill like that, while the three heads need to be at least Rank 2.”

He then shifted his attention towards the three and asked them, ”Is it possible to obtain a Wind-related Tempering skill and Ascension skill? It doesn't have to be really good, just slightly better than most.”

In response, all three nodded as Rosalia was the one to respond for them, saying, ”Yeah, we can. It wouldn't take that long of a time for us to find one or two. So, expect it to come in a few days or so.”

”Understood,” Argentum said before deciding that it was now time to finish talking about the initial development plans of the town. Letting out a cough to attract the attention of the four, he then said, ”With that, all of the initial development plans I have in mind have been said. And with that, this meeting is now adjourned.”

After that, he sent a private message to Felix and the others, making sure Delmann wouldn't listen in as he said, ”I hope you three can send the gold coins tomorrow.”

”We'll try to make sure, Argentum,” Felix said in response as the other two nodded. Not long after, the three disconnected themselves from the connection, leaving only Argentum and Delmann in it. Naturally, with the two of them near each other, there was no need for such a connection, so Argentum cut it not long after.

With only the two of them remaining, Delmann was now free to voice his doubts towards Argentum as he asked, ”Is it really possible for us to do all of those things you said, Sir Argentum? Even if I wrap my head around it multiple times, I still don't think it's quite feasible, given how we don't have much funds at the moment.”

In response, Argentum lightly chuckled as he replied, ”Relax, Delmann. If I say it's possible, then it's definitely possible. In any case, we should definitely announce the changing of leaders tomorrow, lest we want the citizens to revolt.”

”Do you want me to tell the guards to spread the news?” Delmann asked, to which Argentum nodded as he said, ”Please do.”

Nodding in response, Delmann then left Argentum alone in the manor as he headed to the guards at the gates, telling them to spread word of an announcement happening tomorrow.

After a few minutes or so, Delmann went back to where Argentum was, noticing that a mass of gray energy was circling around him. He then lightly coughed to attract Argentum's attention, which worked as that gray mass disappeared.

Knowing very well that Delmann letting out a cough had to mean something, Argentum then asked, ”Is there a problem, Delmann?”

”Not really, Sir Argentum. I've just noticed while you were talking about the initial plans that you've placed in quite a lot of detail into the expansion of the guards,” Delmann responded as he shook his head. ”I was just curious if you're planning to do something else with them.”

Hearing that, Argentum lightly smiled as he replied, ”Well, I do have a use for them. As Undying Flame has said before, I'm not content with Verdant Breeze Town staying as a town. In the future, we'll surely expand this town's territory to transform into a city. After that, we'll conquer other cities to form a state. And after that, we'll conquer states to form a kingdom. Don't you think that's a good idea?”

Seeing how big Argentum's ambition was, Delmann could not help but get sucked into it as well. Though, he did see the dark side of such a plan, telling Argentum, ”Achieving it would cost a lot of lives, though.”

”And that's why I'm putting a lot of focus into the expansion of the guards,” Argentum said, only to correct himself soon after, ”Or better yet, I'm putting a lot of focus into the creation of this town's military.”

At this point, Delmann had a feeling that Argentum's words had a chance of becoming true. Nevertheless, the idea of turning the guards into the town's military force had never come across his mind. Naturally, as a man, his blood started to boil from the excitement of the town having a military in the future. With that in mind, he asked what he considered was the most important thing for a military force, ”Do you have a name in mind for this future military, Sir Argentum?”

”Now that I think about it, I haven't thought of that yet,” Argentum soon replied before going silent as he pondered over the question. Not long after, he started to think out loud as he muttered, ”Since we're in Verdant Breeze Town, a place where Wind energy particles are plentiful, it would make sense that the name of the military would be related to wind.”

”Hmm…since the military I'm aiming to create would be as swift as a coursing river and as fierce as a great typhoon…I think the word 'Tempest' would fit.”

After muttering for quite a while, he looked at Delmann and asked, ”What do you think of the name 'Tempest Regiment'?”

In an instant, a wide grin could be seen on Delmann's face as he became even more excited. Of course, he calmed himself down not long after as he replied, ”That's a wonderful name, Sir Argentum.”

”I know, right?” Argentum said with a light chuckle. After that, he said, ”Well, from this day forth…”

”The Tempest Regiment is now the official military of Verdant Breeze Town.”