As the exercise progressed, everybody gave it their all since no one wanted to do any of the devil's punishments.
Once they were done, they all dropped to the floor like flies.
Everyone was dead tired.
Their thighs felt sore and their hands felt heavy.
Some were lying on the ground, while others were kneeling and trying to catch their breath.
Some even tried to sleep for a minute, while those who were awake just stared in a daze at the main culprit who caused them to be in this state.
They almost thought he wasn't human.
He had been doing these exercises with them, and yet he looked the same as he was before the exercise.
Once everyone caught their breaths and became more relaxed, Landon spoke.
"Line up!"
Once they heard the devil's call, they all jumped for their lives, lining behind their Captains.
Even those who were almost asleep woke up and acted like shinobis, as they desperately tried to find the Captains.
Landon was sure that after this day, most people would stick closer to their Captains like glue.
Landon chuckled secretly.
The men followed him in training for the next 45 minutes.
They did sit-ups, duck walks, leg stretching, front kicks, regular kicks, sidekicks, back kicks and roundhouse kicks.
All these exercises were new to them.
When they were done, he allowed them to rest for a bit.
While they were resting, a maid came over and spoke to him in a very low whispery tone.
"You will all follow me in straight lines for breakfast. Your breakfast will be served every morning at this exact time.
If you are absent for breakfast because you were off your duty or sick, you need not worry.
The staff will make sure to deliver your food wherever you are in Baymard.
Now follow me."
As they followed him into the dining area, they saw 12 maids, his mother, Lucy, Grace and 12 giant pots of food. On the side of the pots were a lot of plates and spoons.
The dining hall looked precisely like the meal hall in 'Harry Potter', If not, bigger.
"You have an hour."
As soon as they heard the demon king, they quickly rushed up one by one to get their meals.
With 12 pots stationed and 12 maids serving the food, within 20 minutes, everyone had food on their plates.
Water was then brought out and served to the men.
Those who finished their food earlier could go for a second round if they weren't satisfied.
The only issue was that it had to be done within the time frame Landon had set for them.
He brought little Momo with him and joined Lucius, Lucy, Grace and his mom for breakfast.
Looking at the cute tired Momo, Lucy, Kim, and Grace lightly pinched his cheeks.
"Little Momo, is it too stressful for you?
You don't have to work that hard.
Aunty will take care of you." Kim said while smiling at him.
"That's right.
When sister gets strong, she will feed you and take care of you," Grace said while nodding her head.
"You just tell big sister when you want to stop, okay?" Lucy added.
"Aunty, elder sister, sister Lucy, I'm fine....brother Landon took good care of me when we were training. I want to get strong." Momo replied.
"My cute little Momo. So cute!!" Mother Kim exclaimed while rubbing his head
"My little man is so cute," Grace said while lightly pinching his jaw
"Little Momo, you are so adorable...." Lucy said while lightly pinching his other cheeks.
Momo turned and saw Lucius and Landon holding in their laughter.
He felt wronged.
No man wanted to hide behind women forever.
What would people say?
He looked at his arms and thought: 'Cute? Adorable? No! No! No! Brother Landon was right. Right now, I'm too weak.'
Once the time was up, Landon yelled: "Line up and move out!"
In the minds of the men, the words [line up] were their devil commander's favourite words.
And their worst.
They were pretty sure they would have nightmares of the King chasing them while saying: [Line up!]
When they returned to the courtyard, Landon continued.
"Two weeks from now, all teams will compete with each other.
The strongest in each team will be second-in-command to their Team Captains.
Also, those who prove themselves will be promoted on the spot."
Everyone was surprised and excited.
"Everyone is required to practice their swordsmanship for at least an hour a day.
There will be three sessions; one after breakfast, one after lunch and one right before dinner."
He looked at them seriously.
"For today, we will train in swordsmanship now.
And right after training, Commander Lucius will give you all your responsibilities.
Some of you might need to guard the entrance, checking for spies, while others will work in the city."
Everyone listened attentively.
Landon took his sword from the ground and smiled at them, making them extremely confused.
"As of now, I am not your Commander; Commander Lucius is. Right now, his word is the law. I am just a knight in training."
"_"
They almost coughed up blood.
'Who are you trying to deceive with those innocent looks?
One minute you're a demon, and the next minute you're an angel?
Sigh...
At least now, we don't need to be alert all the time.'
They thought while sighing in relief.
Some even tried to sit on the floor. Lucius looked at them and knew that they needed discipline.
"And who said you could sit?
Those who broke out of formation, step out and give five me 100 push-ups each.
Captain Josh, you will continue training Page Momo.
The rest of you take out your swords, let's train," Lucius yelled.
"Sir, yes sir."
They all yelled back, including Landon.
They couldn't help but share their heads wryly.
From the frying pan to the fire.
From one demon King to another.
Such was their faith.
At the same time, Lucius was happy with the positive responses he was getting.
The men were more attentive and did things more diligently.
He could get use to this.