"Hmm." Jun Shang only made a sound as he nodded his head, keeping the cold and firm surface in front of his soldier.
Meanwhile, things weren't the same for Yun Xi as she became enthusiastic after receiving greetings from him.
"Meow!"
She jumped off from Jun Shang's shoulder, walking towards the soldiers happily while waving her tail side to side.
The soldiers adored her for her cuteness and the way she acted coquettish, so there was no need to be wary of them.
Although Jun Shang wasn't that happy, he still let the little fellow interact with others.
By this time, he needed to prepare something anyway, so he went back inside.
'Aww! You cute thing!'
'So fluffy! She feels so good to touch!'
'This kitten is really cute and obedient, was it trained before?'
'Not only that, it seems that it can also understand what we say!'
'It's the first mutant, so it is possible that it's actually intelligent.'
The soldiers surrounding Yun Xi was making various comments and opinions of their own.
"This kitten is really docile in terms, but don't think that just because this one is docile, the others would be the same."
Jun Shang walked towards them holding a long but narrow wooden box as he said.
"Meow!"
"See? Even the kitten is agreeing to my words." a faint smile curved on his face, but his eyes were cold.
"We have many high-technology weapons, from guns to cannons. But has anyone ever thought about whether these things will come in handy at the right time or not?"
"Especially when the monsters gonna be different and intelligent at the time from us?"
The entire grounds went in a pin drop silent, but it was the harsh reality.
No matter what, you have to accept it whether you like it or not.
Jun Shang started to open the wooden box as he put it on the ground.
"I think the monsters that will appear will most likely be difficult to deal with, and we will need to get in close combat rather than distance fight."
"But what we lack the most is now the hardcore close combat, be it fighting, training or any instrument."
Shinnng!
He pulled out the long and metal thing from the box, stabbing on the ground.
"So, we need to go back to the training that used to be a hundred years ago."
Jun Shang held the butt of the sword proudly as he stood among the soldiers.
Yun Xi was also surprised to see that he actually took the idea so seriously and even prepared everything within a night.
'Hmm… not bad.'
It was indeed the way to fight off against whatever the future held for them.
"No way, is that… a sword?"
"We can't believe we have to start this sword training!"
"But would it be really helpful?"
In an instant, all the soldiers started to have a different opinion of their own. But naturally, Jun Shang was also prepared for the comeback.
"If we really wish to fight, then why not do it until the end?"
Jun Shang's words made them silent once again, but this time, one of the soldiers stepped out in front.
"If it's what it takes to save our world, then we are willing to do anything."
The soldiers were still confused as they exchanged glances with each other.
"I'm in."
Suddenly, another soldier stepped out as he put a hand on his comrades soldier.
It was the hand of assurance, it was the hand of pride as a soldier.
"Me too."
"Count me in!"
"We are joining as well!"
In an instant, all the soldiers came in unity as they shared the same mindset. This put Jun Shang in ease as well.
Because as their commander, he couldn't just force something to his subordinates whenever he felt like it. This was also the reason he asked for their opinions first.
But the persuasion plans, he didn't need to take them much further.
Saving his breath was something important too!
It was a good start, anyway. If what Yun Xi was predicting comes true, then that means the world will start getting many 'Gates', from where the monster swarm will enter this world.
As well as the divine artifacts from thousands of years ago will start coming within the gates as well, right after clearing dungeons.
Soon, this world will face a drastic change that comes together with the law of survival.
Yun Xi's head dropped the more she thought about it, feeling a little guilty for no reason.
Jun Shang was talking with the soldiers about a course plan for swordsmanship instructions, because not only the soldiers need to take it.
He was also a part of them.
"Then, we will need to ask Mr. Lin to become our instructor." Feng Ming answered respectively.
"Lin Han is a national champion in swordsmanship who got three gold medals in line for three consecutive national events. He can instruct the soldiers actively."
"Looks like he has good potential. Then invite him over." Jun Shang held his chin thoughtfully as he instructed Feng Ming.
If he really was a national champion, then that means he has the skills to do a living.
All he needs to prepare is a learning goal and supervising, and Jun Shang can take on the practice in a short time.
Then he can also help the soldiers as well.
"On second thought, Young master. Why don't we invite the other people who are working in this field as well? Like the Archers, Equestrian, Fencing, Trampoline etc."
It wasn't a bad idea, either. Jun Shang knew that every soldier won't have the same talent for swordsmanship, so they will need to take up other sides to cover for this one.
He turned around as he crouched down, ruffling the little kitten's fur.
"What do you think of this idea?"
"Meow."