Cedrick woke up on his fifth day since arriving in this world. He noticed Claire is hugging him. She's in deep sleep but Cedrick did not bother waking her up.
During the past days he noticed something strange in Claire. Everytime she saw him, she will be very happy as it was the best for her.
Cedrick didn't know how to explain her behavior but he didn't think further. He directed his attention on what he's going to do this day.
Cedrick got up and went to meet Edward. He teleported to Edward as he can sense where he is. Cedrick appeared in front of Edward, the latter shout out of fright and stumble backwards. When he clearly saw it was Cedrick he breathe out of relief.
"Forgive my shameful reaction earlier. What can I do to you Cedrick-sama"
Cedrick took out the weapons he had created from the inventory.
"Spacial Magic!"
Edward was surprised but he immediately calmed down. Josh had explained to him what kind of dragon Cedrick is. Seing that he used spacial magic to store items means that what his son said is true.
He took one of the items and it made his eyes widened. 'Epic! It is an Epic item". He scanned every item in front of him. 'All of these are Epic!"
Finding Epic items is very hard, much more owning them. He then look at Cedrick and immediately calmed down. 'Master is a dragon so this should be natural.' He reasoned himself.
"You guys have these. I don't have any use of these items so I think these will very useful to you guys."
"Thank you very much Cedrick-sama."
He was so happy Cedrick gave them the items he had created. He himself had to go through lot of trouble to look for one Epic item but now the Barbarians will now be owning 250 of them. He was so grateful of his choice of serving an absolute.
"So today gather your troops in a minute. I want to see them."
Edward eyes widened when hearing that but he immediately carry out his orders. He himself was filled with pride as the barbarians is one of the strongest in Lugarix.
-IN AN OPEN FIELD-
Cedrick stood in the center facing over 100,000 men. He was impressed by the barbarians. If he should be on earth, the time should be 5:00 in the morning. Yet, they were up and ready.
None of them came late. Cedrick then asked Saphira.
"Saphira can you give me information on how soldiers on Earth train."
{I understand Master. Your order will be done in a second.}
{Processing Completed.}
{Sending to Master.}
Cedrick mind was filled with various information and he now knew what he should do.
[Draconic Eye Activated.]
[Dragon Fear Activated.]
[Draconic Magic Activated.]
Cedrick then used mana and amplified his voice.
"Line up to straight lines in 10!"
Cedrick then started counting.
"1...2...3...4...5....45...47...50....51."
The barbarians formed their team within 51 seconds waiting for his next command.
"Too slow. Lines should be completed by the time I count on 10. From today onwards, anyone who isn't fast on lining will run 20 laps around the field before the training. Is that understood."
"Yes Cedrick-sama."
"During the training no one should call me by my name. When answering to me you will all say: SIR, Yes SIR."
"Sir, yes sir!" They yelled back.
"While training, there are three military disciplines to follow: first, I am the law; second, obey my orders; and third, unconditionally follow my orders."
Due to Dragon Fear, the barbarians were taken aback by his frosty aura, which sent shivers down their spines.
"Is that understood?"
"Sir, yes sir!"
He had them do a 10-minute warm-up routine before stopping. He stood there watching and waiting for them to catch their breath.
Due to their high vitality they immediately recovered as it was nothing.
"Line up behind your assigned Captains."
They leapt to their feet and raced to find their respective Captains. There was no one who wanted to be punished.
Edward was awestruck. When it came to disciplining his warriors, he had always struggled due to their high pride. This is a wake-up call for him.
"Captains step forward."
The Hundreds of Captains stepped out and looked at Cedrick.
"You will all lead your team to become more powerful. You'll tackle obstacles together, and no barbarian will be left behind. If one member of your squad fails, the entire team will fail. Do you follow me?"
"Sir, yes sir!" Answered the Captains.
Then they stepped back and stood in front of their respective teams.
"Pay attention. Everyone squats with their feet spread wide and their hands clasped behind their backs."
The barbarians were confused as they have never done this before. All of their training was maximizing their strength and mastering their weapons. All for fighting.
Despite their confusion, they hurriedly performed it. Even Edward, who was on the sidelines, decided to participate. He was eager to try out this new activity.
"Holding this squatting position, jump to move forward. You are to do this 25 times around the field."
Hearing this, the barbarians assumed the task would be simple. Even Edward was skeptical about the exercise's results.
How could Cedrick be unaware of their thoughts? When he initially saw how the workout was done back on Earth, he thought the same thing.
Cedrick smiled as he want to see their faces when they will be filled with despair later.
"Start."
Everyone was ecstatic when they first started. They expected to accomplish this quickly and be done.
They were breathing heavily and their throats were dry after a while. Everyone used to be proud of their strength, but now they couldn't take their gaze away from their frail bodies. Even Edward felt the heat, but he knew he couldn't stop it.
Everyone felt like they were about to die. Their swollen limbs and exhausted legs began to wobble.
Seing the barbarian feeling tired, Cedrick grinned widely. He then spoke loudly, due to his voice being amplified by mana, his voice was very loud.
"Are you really warriors if you give up so easily? Are you real men? Get up! This is a command. The law is my command."
When they heard that, they all thought the same.
"He is not a dragon. He's a Demon!"
No one wanted to be punished by Cedrick, so everyone gave it their all as the session progressed.
They all fell to the ground after they were done. Everybody is exhausted. Their thighs hurt, and their arms felt heavy.
Some barbarians were laying on the ground, while others were kneeling to catch their breath. There were also trying to sleep due to their intense exhaustion.
They all avoided to look at the one responsible for all of these. They were afraid if they hit his nerve, they will be punished.
The barbarians who were once proud of their physical strength is now gone. They felt stupid why they were acting like that if cannot even survive this hell.
Tears even started falling in some barbarians as they were feeling they will die if this continue.
Cedrick talked when everyone had catched their breath and become more relax.
"Line up."
They jumped for their lives and lined up behind their Captains as they heard Cedrick's call. Even those who were about to fall asleep awoke as they desperately searched for their Captains.
The barbarians continued their training in the until the next hour. They did set ups, leg stretching, jumping jacks, front kicks, roundhouse kicks, side kicks and back kicks. All of these exercises were new experience to them.
When they were done exercising Cedrick allowed them to rest. All of them breathed out of relief and even cried as they were finally able to rest in the hellish torture.
Cedrick then walked and talked with Edward.
"How is it. Now do you realize what you guys lack now?"
Edward who were breathing heavily nodded to Cedrick. He was really amazed how they were so tired despite their high vitality.
While Edward was resting, Cedrick then thought something.
"Saphira."
{Yes my beloved Master.}
"Since Edward is my subordinate, can I just give him the knowledge regardless of training the barbarians to him? Let's make it like it was as if a blessing or something like that."
{Yes Master it is possible. Due to your connection to him you can bestow him any blessings you want.}
"I see. Then that's a relief."
Cedrick then approach Edward which make the latter nervous. He suddenly thought of what happened to his son which makes him feel expectant.
Cedrick tapped Edward's forehead and dark blue mana wrapped it.
"Saphira begin transfer."
{Processing...}
{Processing Completed.}
Suddenly Edward felt his brain being numb as enormous information flooded through his mind as he knelt down due to dizziness. It took for a while to finish the process and Edward's eye were widened as he completely understand the information given to him.
"Amazing. This is really possible? Am I stupid for overlooking something like this when training my warrior corps?"
Edward was so amazed by the information on how the earth's military training is. He can't believe that achieving unity in the entire troops could be possible.
The knights and soldiers in Lugarix were training to be promoted themselves and have luxuries in their lives. They didn't really care whatever will happen in their comrades. They all believed in 'You reap what you sow'.
But, the information Cedrick sent him on how to train the barbarians were amazing but at the same time complex. There were many things new to him but he did not doubt the information his Master had given him.
He was so grateful to Cedrick as this blessing were revolutionary in the entire Lugarix. Many kingdoms and empire will covet and will do anything to strengthens their military might.
Even Gods will be no exception as the effects and efficiency were so great. To have a training method to completely changed the one sided mindset and the discipline to the soldier is very important especially in the hands of the barbarians who were phrone to war.
While Edward was immersed in his delusion, Cedrick broke his train of thoughts.
"Now that you knew what you have to do. I will take my leave."
Hearing Cedrick is leaving, Edward did not stop or did not dare to stop him. Instead he kneeled and thanked Cedrick for the blessing he had received. As he was about to leave, Cedrick was reminded by something and asked Edward.
"Edward, do you perhaps knew the coordinate to the Lubana Kingdom?"
"Yes Cedrick-sama. Lubana Kingdom has hired us many times so we naturally have it."
Edward said proudly and gave the coordinates to Cedrick. After receiving it Cedrick teleported to where Claire is.
Claire is currently reading books about history of Lugarix in the library. She learned many things such as the Heroes, Legendary Figures and various more with the help of her Innate Skill Pinnacle Intelligence which were recently upgraded.
[Pinnacle Intelligence]
[Possess thinking and reasoning abilities 5 times your current limit.]
As she was immersed in reading books, Cedrick popped out in front of her which make Claire shouted in fright.
Kyah!
"Calm down it's me."
Seing her scared as he teleported in front of her Cedrick immediately told it's him to avoid any complications.
After hearing and confirming it was Cedrick, Claire immediately ran and hug him. Seing how cute she is, he hugged her back which made Claire happy.
Huh?
"Why am I hugging her?"
Cedrick is confused by his abrupt behavior as he subconsciously did it. Thinking that he might not get the answer, he didn't dwell on it too much.
"Claire I'm leaving Kunlon for a while. I'm letting you know that I'm going to the Lubana Kingdom."
Claire who was still hugging him looked at Cedrick after hearing it. But she still accepted it in the end knowing that she will only slow him down on what he is going to do.
"Return to me okay."
"Idiot(Baka)!"
She said as she buried her face to his chest as she hugged him even tighter. After a while she let go and looked at Cedrick with teary eyes but she just returned reading the books.
After saying farewell Cedrick then looked at the coordinate that Edward had given him and prepared to teleport. He muttered something.
"Lubana Kingdom. I hope that item is really in there."
"I look forward to it."
Cedrick smiled and then activated his teleportation.
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End of Volume 1
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