Chapter 57 First mission (2/2)
Shaar was speechless……was that a praise?
He did not know why, but in front of this general who irradiated an imposing and malignant aura, Shaar always felt a bit uncomfortable. It was as if that imposing aura of the opposite party was forcefully oppressing him.
“Are you a native? Did you grow up in Primal Wildfire?”
“Yes.” Shaar nodded.
“You must be very familiar with the surrounding terrain.”
Shaar nodded.
Standing up, Adrick walked at the side and took down the huge leather map that was hanging on the wall. This was a topographical map of Primal Wildfire. He pointed towards the map and asked: “Can you point out which position we are now?”
Shaar did not hesitate and walked up, before pointing out the correct position on the map.
“Are you literate? Do you recognize the Byzantium characters?” Adrick was smiling with satisfaction then he slightly grinned. It looked like as if the scar on his face was vibrating: “Tell me, how is the northern terrain.”
Shaar thought for a moment then said: “We are blocking the southern entrance of Al Bactre plain, if we march towards north, we can arrive at the Odin Empire if we cross the Al Bactre plain……The flanks are close to the dwarf territory and no one dares to pass those massifs hills and caves. Hm…… Closer to it is the Red Wilderness which is relatively barren infested by Goblin tribes and wolves. There are some bandits and black tribes living in the surrounding mountains, other than those…… I don’t know what else you want to know.”
He raised his head and stared at the general.
The more he speak, he was feeling more at ease – Fuck, this uncle already encountered a dragon, what is there to fear.
Shaar’s reply made General Adrick nod in satisfaction. He picked up a small iron badge from a case. This badge was shaped like to a horse hoof and had a line written on it.
“This is your military rank, an ordinary private. However, I cannot give it to you yet.” Adrick stared at Shaar’s eyes with an electrifying look and said in a deep voice: “You must first undergo a test and complete a task. When you come back, you will become my personal guard and I will personally put on the military badge on you!”
Shaar held up his head and his eyes were firmly fixed onto Adrick’s eyes.
“I will send a team of cavalry to scout the northern part. Since you are familiar with the terrain here, you will go with them. During this trip you will learn some things that you can use in the future.” Adrick hesitated a moment: “Kevin, you go with him and teach this kid well.”
Before Shaar said anything, Kevin who stood there already straightened his body and beat his chest while shouting in a clear voice: “Yes, General!”
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Before embarking, Kevin led Shaar towards the quartermaster’s office in order to receive cavalry equipment since they will be scouting on horseback.
During the selection of weapon, Kevin immediately chose a heavy claw hammer, while Shaar refused to take this type of weapon. He did not choose a lance either, but picked a halberd instead.
It seemed as if he had a special fondness of axes.
The halberd used by cavalry soldiers had a length of about one-and-a-half meters it had a two-sided axe. There was a lance sticking out of the top and during combat it could both be used for chopping or thrusting to kill. When Shaar chose this type heavy weapon, Kevin did not said anything.
Back in the tent when they were preparing to leave, this hothead hesitated and glanced at Shaar while whispering: “Ehm……Your horse it too eye catching, don’t use it for now since we don’t want any unnecessary trouble. I will lend you one of my readied horses.”
Surprised for a moment, Shaar could not help but stare at this fellow and noticed that he made a very sincere look with his shiny bald head.
It turned out that he already saw that his horse was a bit strange but did not say anything. Looking at Kevin’s calm eyes, Shaar smiled and patted him on his shoulder: “Thanks!”
He already started to like this bald man