As i walked through the streets,I noticed how lively it was.Spartan Youths who were patrolling the streets,talked with other citizens,and laughing.As i walked by them I noticed one fact,everyone who saw me,started whispering,and some startled looks were thrown at me.
Is this because there are only 2 Hippeis who,are escorting me?,and while I am on that topic why 2?,I have 20 of Hippeis.I know that if every Hippeis was with me the palace would be unprotected,but at least 4 or 6 could be with me.Did this king do me before I was reincarnated?.
I will ask them but I must do it without the noticing,I don't know what they will do if they found out that,the previous owner of this body is no longer here,God are we there?I can't stand the frightening glares.
As Alexios was anxious of those people,he wasn't used to be center of attention,in fact he hated it he rather locked himself in a room and watched YouTube videos,or playing video games.After a while they arrived,Alexios stood before the entrance of Spartan Barracks (Syssitia).
"Wait,I can see my palace from over here,I thought it would take tens of minutes,but in reality it was matter of seconds"said Alexios why looking at his palace that stood proudly on a small hill.He felt like eternity the fact that people stared at him scared was not helping.Barracks was constructed in a center of the city.
When city was attacked,warriors who were in the Barracks could mount the walls,it was big plus for it being in the center.Wall were not too far from them and,in case of imminent defeat,Last stand would be organized at the Kings palace.
Alexios was looking at the entrance,while guards were behind him,suddenly a text was in front of him."Mighty Hero,if you want to start raising an army,this southern region ever seen,come to the table in the specially made room called 'summoning system' at second floor",said the text to Alexios.
I guess I must go alone,if they saw me doing something that is not normal or out of this world,they could say I was corrupted or something,I rather not die quickly this soon."Hippeis stand guard here,I have some matters that required only my attention"said Alexios with voice that sounded so seriously,like it was life or death situation.
Witch was not far from the true,this is only place where could he raise some military force,strong enough to beat those Korithians.Who had the audacity to demand a very big tribute,and that is something that Alexios could tolerated,it was time to see what this summoning system was offering.
"Bu..but my king,we could no longer protect you if you go inside alone" said Guard who was slightly nervous,"are you questioning my authority?!" Said Alexios so loudly tha half of the city fell deadly silence."I..I..would never dared my king!"said Guard who had we getting more and more scared.
I feel bad for him,he is just doing his job I will somewhat apologize to him.This guard who was middle aged man with black beard who could kill anyone with only his eyes,was shaking like puppy.I hope previous owner wasn't a dick
Alexios approached the guard who was frightened and place his hand on his shoulder reassuringly and said in calm voice,"I know you are doing your job,but I needed to solve something that requires my attention,it will take only few minutes,so please wait a moment I will be right back"after that he said with normal voice,that guard was relieved almost immediately.
"And if there was any danger,I will kill it with my bare hands!" Alexios said with a smile "well 5 points of strength it's not much and I well rather not think about strength of his foes",both of the kings guard cracked a smile,and simply nodded.Alexios walked through the entrance of Spartan Barracks he could see a austere and disciplined, with rows of Spartan warriors' cots neatly aligned.
The air echoed with the sounds of intense training, as soldiers honed their skills in combat. Spartan red cloaks adorned the Spartan's simple, functional sleeping quarters, creating a stark contrast to the rigorous training that defined their daily lives.
"Wow,seeing a Spartan who was training was priceless,sure in Earth,were illustratings and records,but seeing this up close" Alexios said with amazement but soon he shake his head."there will be time later,I see stairs made of a marble,that would be the way".Alexios said while walking up stairs.
"Straight,right,right,right aaaand right once again and finally straight"Alexios was talking to himself as his was so curious about the summoning system.Alexios could see a wooden table far on the another side,of the room.Alexios walked up to the table,the only thing that was in this room,on it was scroll,Alexios picked it up and opens it.
"Summoning system welcomes you Mighty Hero,below are categories of what can you summon,since this is your first time we will give you a 120 Dory's (spears),and Xiphos (short swords)and 40 pieces of full armor,120 Pteruges(combat skirts ) 120 red tunics
120 Phrygian helmets,leather shoes,bronze Breastplate ,and a 120 Large rounded bronze shields (hoplon),and a 40 pieces of Himationas (iconic Spartans red cloak),and a show of good faith 10,000 drachmas,a welcoming gift for the upcoming war,we wish you the best of luck Hero!".Alexios could not believe it finally,lady fortune smiled on him.
"I…can't believe it,with this I can add 40 Hoplites,full set of armor was made right for them.Army would not be big of a size with that,but for beginning I could not ask for more
With this Hoplites will be a force to be reckoned with,breathe…Alexi…breathe" Alexios was breathing slowly and steadily to calm down,after a few seconds he started to scrolling down,and was with a smile on his face.
Category: Infantry,missile infantry,Cavalary,Siege equipment.
Scroll shared with him,Buttons on missile infantry,and cavalry were blank."due to lack of military technology's ,Siege equipment,cavalry and missile infantry are currently not available".System stated clearly."No matter,I am currently interested in Infantry,what do you have my dear system"
As Alexios clicked he could see something very familiar "Spartan Hoplites status: available",now let's see condition to summon them.
(Elite heavy Spear infantry) Spartan Hoplites:
These men know nothing but war, and are rightly feared by all.
Good defensive unit
Exponential damage,and exponential armour penetration
Exponential morale
Bonus against: infantry,large beats
Abilities:
Hoplite Wall
The unit moves into close wall formation.
Bracing, melee defence, shield strength
Slow Acceleration,and speed
Cost for 1 Spartan Hoplite:
Maintenance upkeep 87 drachmas (silver coins a used in ancient Greece) original cost: 200
134 drachmas original cost: 250 dachmars
1 dory (spear) 1 xiphos (shorsword) 1 bronze shield 1 piece of full armor.(and free space in barracks, currently available space is 320 out of 500,for additional capacity please upgrade barracks)
Summon:
I immediately pressed that button without thinking about 40 hoplites would be added to my army,it cost me over half of my newly given gift,but that is small price to pay,and then I saw another type of infantry to summon.Spartan youths what's their description?,I will quickly read it and if can,I will summoned them.
(Spear light infantry)Spartan youths:
Despite their youth, these men are a useful force in battle.
Average defensive unit
Low damage but average armour penetration
Weak attack
Low morale
Cost for 1 Spartan Youth
Maintenance upkeep 20 dachmars original cost: 40 dachmars
40 dachmars original cost: 80 dachmars
1 dory (spear) 1 bronze shield 1 helmet 1 pair of leather shoes 1 red tunic
Summon:
"60 Spartan youth to my collection,total of dachmars spend is 7,760 and what remained is measly 2,240,and that upkeep I rather look later,now where will they summon?".Alexios said with curiosity as he looked around himself,suddenly a notification pop up before him.
40 Spartan hoplites and 60 Spartan youths will be summoned at training ground,please wait a few minutes."Wait..at training grounds?,but there are other Spartans who are training,if they saw them just appeared right in front of their eyes…..OH NO.Alexios immediately rushed from the summoning room and rushed to training grounds were sounds of,clashing wooden sticks,and of hand to hand combat could be heard.
"If they saw that,will be burned at stakes,or worse?!" Alexios said while rushing to training grounds.