P.O.V. Maple
*BANG BANG* "Time to wake recruits. The training begins."
The beginning of our first day Zach and I were excited about our entry into a strong faction, however we quickly regret our decision. We thought our lives would be much easier with the protection of the so called "Guns" the weapons Ironhide used to defeat the bandit group who was hunting us yesterday.
The very first set of "training" that we received was a 5 mile run, we both finished the run because all we do work hard everyday to get by, be it hunting, farming, fighting, training with a sword etc.....but the speed we did the to slow. Actually, anything we did was never enough or not fast enough. Be it push ups, running, jumping jacks any sort of this "basic training" no matter what we could never please Squad Leader Kairi. The goal we were told of this training was to build muscle that was needed to support ourselves while we fired guns.
After we trained until we couldn't walk anymore, we were told we would be a break in which we did a 10 minute breakfast, and then we found out our break included the inner workings of how a pistol and P90 functioned, how the magazine worked to the safety to the actual firing progress. Over half the morning was gone in training alone and me and Zach figured we should be done soon, however we were sadly mistaken and forced to take 1000 shots with both the pistol and P90 in multiple different positions Standing, Kneeling and i believe it was called prone. The training just never seemed to stop. As soon as we finished shooting we went for another 5 mile and did another round of "basic training." Finally the day ended and we were able to sleep and be free from that, much to our surprise though. The next day was the same thing.
5 days happened in a flash, my body was still a little sore and everyday the training would get harder,but both me and Zach could feel the small improvements on our bodies, not only did we train in the basics of combat, and we taught proper Military code, proper use of equipment, call outs, and basic strategies . It seemed like an endless supply of information and training. Whenever we finished a subject we moved onto the next. Honestly, training seemed a lot easier. Zach although I haven't totally forgiven him he listens and never leaves me behind, although I think it's partly because of the "No Man Left behind" clause.
On that Sixth day however, we finally seen how out of place against the others we were, they were much faster, and much stronger. No matter what we did we just couldn't compete or be compared. Kairi said we shouldn't compare ourselves to them, because this was what they were born to do and the reason of their existence. Although, we were very confused we could tell that they were very loyal to Axel and it made us curious about his background.
P.O.V. Axel
The first day of the training I watched as Kairi, trained the 2 new recruits, I got to how the excitement turned to concern, concern to relief, relief to happiness, and happiness, to dread. This happened for the first few days of training until the bodies got somewhat use to the new training methods that were pushed upon them, After determining that the training would proceed without a hitch. I finally took the time to learn what I received from the fight by using Status, but what I saw did nothing but confuse me. The deaths of 10 men got me to level 5. but the deaths of 50 more locked out my levels at level 10 and I couldn't advance my level anymore. Would that mean I wouldn't be able to advance my levels anymore? Is 10 summons all I can do? None of this makes any sense to me, how does any of this work?
Level 10 Summoner (Locked):
Monsters: Mid-Tier Monster
-???? information unavailable
People : Mid-Tier Soldier
-Soldiers now include a "SMG" and a 9mm
-Summon Rank System is now available for use, Soldiers can upgrade from Low-Tier to
Mid-Tier, and 2 can become a squad leader.
Weapon: Grade1 Weapon
-Can Summon all Cold Era Weapons and Modern pistols/SMGs
-Very basic equipment I.E. Radios, Night Vision Goggles
I could not make heads or tails of any of this, everything just seemed to be a mess. I suppose for now I should just leave it alone. Soon we will have other things to worry about like capturing our own encampment. With that being said I summon 5 more Mid-Tier Soldiers naming them Green Squad, however instead of bringing them back to camp and letting the newbies see them I had them go scout the encampment any missing information we could obtained beforehand could be crucial. Even if our firepower is vastly superior one mage could still fight back and deal us some damage.
On the sixth day, I wanted all of them to train together so they could see the difference between a professional and a newbie. I told Kairi some encouraging words to deliver them at the end. Hopefully, both of them understood the meaning. *Nothing to be concerned about, we've been trained our whole lives to be soldiers, in due time with your training you'll be able to catch up.* Hopefully, they don't get discouraged and keep training.
Quick P.O.V. Swap ????
"Whatever you guys do, Do not show the commander weakness. We are the commanders personal summons. Do not let the commander down, we are the superior soldiers."
P.O.V. Axel
With Green Squad returning from scouting on the 7th day, I gathered all the returning forces and introduced our new reinforcements that arrived today to our newbies. We began discussing our plans and the layout of the bandit encampment. With our discussion underway our plan of attack is about to begin.