madnovel Chapter 21 Comprehending Life Force
Chapter 21 Comprehending Life Force
I laughed for a while.
Richard realized he shouldn't have mocked the loyal captain of the guard, so he quickly coughed twice and suppressed his laughter.
He said in a serious tone:
"Karl".
"Pass down the word that all guards must assemble in front of my main tent tonight. You will all share this golden trout with me."
"Um?"
"Oh... okay!"
Carl was overjoyed and quickly picked up the fish trap from the ground, tightly embracing the still struggling golden trout.
He turned and sprinted towards the camp!
...
Night quietly fell.
A bonfire blazed in the center of the camp. The serfs had already eaten dinner and were lounging under the wall, chatting and joking.
In front of Richard's tent, there was a simple long table, which was made by piecing together two halves of a huge log.
On top is freshly grilled golden trout, with no seasoning, just a sprinkle of salt.
Yet it still exudes a rich, caramelized aroma.
Richard sat in the main seat at the center of the long table, looking relaxed and at ease.
Nine guards stood in neat rows on the other side of the long table, facing Richard, but their eyes were fixed on the grilled fish on the table.
Her face was flushed with excitement, and her breathing became heavy.
They could clearly feel the rich life force; just smelling it made them feel comfortable all over.
Just then.
Six maids then slowly arrived carrying three wooden buckets filled with milky-white silverfish soup, seasoned with many condiments.
Steaming hot.
The misty vapor blurred everyone's vision.
...
Boo!
Richard stood up, uncorked the bottle, and poured the ale into nine wooden cups.
"I have said that as long as you offer your absolute loyalty, Chiffon will grant you wealth and power."
Drinks flowed.
He personally placed nine full cups of ale in front of the guards.
"The reason I say this is because I don't care about your aptitude. It would be best if you could successfully comprehend life force, but it doesn't matter if you can't."
Put down the bottle.
Pick up the knife and fork.
Cut the Venus grilled fish into ten equal portions, distribute them into bowls and plates, and then place them in front of the guards.
"Starting today."
He raised his silver goblet and gestured for all the guards to raise it as well!
"Life-sustaining food will become an essential part of your daily meals; fill your stomachs as long as there's even the slightest space left!"
"Even if I have to force it on you, I'll elevate you all to the ranks of the extraordinary!"
"Cheers!!"
The nine guards were moved to tears, and at the same time they clenched their fists and pounded them hard against their hearts.
Raise your glass.
They shouted in unison.
"May chiffon cake live on forever!!"
"Long live Lord Richard!!"
No one knew how to express their highest respect for their lord, so they could only roar to show their determination to serve him to the death.
The beer was downed in one gulp!
...
Richard nodded in satisfaction, snapped his fingers, and pointed his index finger downwards, signaling everyone to sit down and start eating.
The guards could no longer contain their excitement. They sat down, picked up the wooden spoons and knives in front of them, and began to wolf down their food.
The flesh of the golden star trout is extremely tender, and its rich life energy melts in your mouth, making your pores feel relaxed.
In fact, they ate food that provided life.
That was a military inspection ceremony.
It's very unique.
Once a year.
In a large military pot that can serve a hundred people, a bowl of clear soup made from silver star crops is simmered.
After cooking, divide it into two hundred bowls.
The portion of each bowl wasn't even enough to moisten the entire throat.
Although this small mouthful also contains life energy, it has been diluted so much that it is as faint as it can be.
This tiny amount is certainly not enough for the soldiers to grasp the essence of life.
At this time.
High-level superhumans will come to sense the amount of life force remaining on their bodies, and once a soldier with a relatively obvious life force is found, a second round of testing will be conducted.
In this way.
Select exceptional talents with good potential.
We've reached this point.
They will be divided into groups of ten, sharing a single Silver Star crop, and continue testing.
If one can advance to the extraordinary level, one can swear allegiance to the lord and join a high-ranking legion, distinguishing oneself from ordinary soldiers.
Members of the high-ranking legions are allocated a Silver Star crop almost every year.
Once you accumulate enough military merits, you will be granted a knighthood by the lord.
Knights who are granted the highest status receive the privilege of enjoying a single Silver Star crop each month.
The extraordinary soldiers selected in this way are almost all exceptionally talented and gifted.
The legions they formed were very powerful and were a symbol of the strength and power of each family.
And Chiffon's guards.
Apart from Karl.
The other eight guards had spent several years in the army, and after several preliminary tests, none of them were able to retain any signs of life.
Therefore, he was judged to be of mediocre talent.
But this doesn't mean they are truly incapable of advancing to the extraordinary level.
Only by consuming life-giving foods with a sufficiently high concentration, and thus probing their true nature to the greatest extent possible, can one truly know whether they are or not.
to be honest.
Their potential may not be the absolute best, but their potential remains unknown.
And now...
The curtain is raised.
...
Bang!
A heartbeat, like the pounding of a savage war drum, resounded among the guards!
Everyone at the long table was suddenly startled.
They searched around.
Im stared wide-eyed, his pupils filled with disbelief, oblivious to the fish meat that had fallen from his mouth.
He staggered to his feet.
All the muscles in his body were trembling slightly.
A warm energy flowed continuously from my heart to my whole body, as if something inside me was about to break free.
—It's vitality!
"I..."
"I get it!"
Im's voice trembled with sobs, and her eyes were filled with tears as she looked at Richard.
Irving and the others were instantly in an uproar!
"Well done!"
"Haha, you beat me to it!"
The group slammed their hands on the long table and cheered loudly. Karl even put his fingers in his mouth and whistled.
envy?
nonexistent.
Apart from Karl, everyone else in the army was considered a mediocre soldier. Who could laugh at whom?
As Chiffon's bodyguard, I naturally hope that the others at the long table are stronger so that they can look after each other.
Richard also put down his knife and fork.
He clapped his hands with a broad smile.
The second extraordinary guardian has been born!
...
Im could not hide his excitement.
He walked around the long table, quickly approached Richard, and knelt down on one knee.
"Thank you for your grace, Lord, allowing me to advance to the transcendent realm!"
Richard stood up and patted him on the shoulder.
"You deserve it."
"Stepping into the extraordinary realm is just the beginning; your future holds much more. Keep striving!"
"Please stand up."
Im nodded emphatically, and with Richard's slight support, slowly rose to his feet, his back ramrod straight.
He suppressed the turmoil in his heart.
He opened his mouth and said:
"My lord, I wish to bring my family to Chiffon Territory."
"My father was a leatherworker in the Wolf's Lair. He was highly skilled and adept at making tough leather armor and warm fur coats."
"My mother is skilled at weaving, and my brother can help manage the fields or defend the territory; they can both be part of the chiffon cake family!"