Sorcery Monarch

Chapter 48: True Dragon Bloodline

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Chapter 48: True Dragon Bloodline

Bay Village.

Afternoon, after lunch.

Excited cheers echoed all around.

Every soldier who stepped up to the stage was able to select the weapons and equipment they had hoped for.

When the rules of the contribution system were posted on the village notice board, every villager couldn't help but widen their eyes in surprise.

Alongside the contribution system, a brand new recruitment notice was also posted.

"Recruitment Requirements: Bay Village residency, age 18, and passing the recruitment assessment."

"Recruitment assessment: Lift a 100 kg stone lock and complete a 10 km weighted run within the allotted time."

"Or, if you have mastery-level skills in archery, swordsmanship, or other forms of combat, you can become a reserve soldier, regardless of gender."

"Reserve soldiers receive full food and housing, with 4 hours of daily training and 4 hours of assigned duties."

"The monthly salary is 5 silver coins, along with relevant combat skill training, contribution point accumulation, and rewards."

"After one month, candidates may take the final exam. Passing the exam qualifies you to become a full soldier."

"Full soldiers receive full food and housing, with 8 hours of daily training and standard issue weapons and equipment."

"The monthly salary is 20 silver coins, along with combat skill training, contribution point accumulation, and rewards."

Unsurprisingly, the two announcements ignited the ambitions of all the eligible men in Bay Village.

Many were eager to sign up immediately, but most failed at the first hurdle.

The 100 kg stone lock proved to be quite challenging for the majority of civilians, who had long suffered from malnutrition and had never undergone proper training.

Unwilling to give up, they tried to opt for the second path.

However, Village Chief Field informed them:

"If you can't meet the first condition, no non-professional candidates can proceed to the next stage of the assessment."

"So, don't aim too high. Go home, eat more, train harder, and get your body into shape."

"Also, let me share some good news: the lord has opened four stores where you can buy inexpensive but good-quality food."

"But each household has a purchase limit. This is the lord's reward for your hard work, so don't try any tricks!"

The soldiers weren't the only ones cheering—other villagers shouted praises for the lord as well.

Butler Ralph, reflecting on the villagers' attitudes and behavior over the past two days, still found it hard to believe.

Matthew, however, was confident in everything. He patted Ralph on the shoulder and said:

"This is just the surface. The real show is yet to come."

Butler Ralph nodded, his expression complex, and turned to return to the lord's manor.

Tomorrow, the professional training academy would officially begin in the territory. Ralph needed to quickly select a leader and appoint professional instructors.