" Brutus allow all the soldiers to focus on their cultivation and consolidate their strength, as their current cultivation levels is unstable," Nexus said to Brutus, who stood before him. Currently they are in a tall building that served as the military's administrative center. Currently, Nexus, Kassius, and Brutus were on the tenth floor of the building.
"Understood, Your Majesty," Brutus nodded solemnly.
"Furthermore, I suggest that they begin cultivating using the remaining blood essence of demonic beasts to strengthen their foundations. Do not halt their training; instead, increase its intensity," Nexus added.
Brutus nodded, maintaining his serious expression.
"Your Majesty, now that the soldiers have become cultivators, their appetites will increase significantly. Ordinary food will not suffice, and our chefs may struggle to keep up," Brutus voiced his concern.
After a moment of contemplation, Nexus replied, "Regarding the food, consult with Lazar, the Agricultural Team Leader. Ordinary food may not be enough, as it lacks Spirit Energy. Since that's is the case, increase the quantity of food and utilize the meat from demonic beasts, excluding the seven 3-Star Demonic Beasts. Hire additional cooks as needed."
"Understood, Your Majesty," Brutus acknowledged.
"Very well, Grandpa Kassius, let us go and meet with the Black Armored Guards," Nexus said, rising from his seat and exiting the room, with Kassius trailing behind.
Ten minutes later, Nexus arrived at the quarters of the Black Armored Guards. Situated in the Western District alongside the Military Headquarters but in a separate area, only the Black Armored Guards were permitted access. Their quarters were spacious, with individual buildings for each guard, adorned with trees, ponds, and pavilions, providing a more luxurious environment compared to the military's facilities.
Nexus did not stop when he arrived at the quarters of the Black Armored Guards, but continued on his way in a straight path. A few moments later, he appeared before a huge training ground, albeit smaller than the military training grounds. Standing in front of him were the Black Armored Guards, all of them exuding an aura of vigor and spirituality. All the injuries they had sustained from the adventure in the Emerald Mountain Range had already healed.
Nexus smiled at everyone and nodded his head. Ever since they had taken down the Nobles, not a single Black Armored Guard had come to demand his reward and leave, as he had promised them earlier. This showed that all of them were willing to follow and fight for him. After eliminating all the criminals and gangsters in the Kingdom, only the Black Armored Guards remained as Cultivators. Many of them were not original citizens of the previous Purple Thorn Kingdom, having come here for various reasons.
"Men, ever since we took down the Nobles and freed this Kingdom from the abyss of destruction, none of you have come to demand the rewards I promised you, and none of you have left. For the past few months, all of you have been following my orders unconditionally, fighting for me and the Kingdom. I, Nexus Astaseul, am grateful for that. Your loyalty and dedication do not go unnoticed. By choosing to stay and fight for me and this Kingdom, you have made the right choice. I promise to lead you to glory and riches. Each and every one of you will be remembered in the history of the Mysthaven Kingdom, and your future descendants will bask in your glory.
I vow to make you all strong and powerful, giving you control over your own fate. I will never mistreat you. By choosing to follow me, you have entrusted me with your lives, and I will cherish them " .Nexus paused, giving the Black Armored Guards a serious and determined look.
"From this moment forward, you are my personal elite soldiers. No one has the authority to command you except for me. You are no longer the Black Armored Guards; you are now my Kingsglaive." Nexus's powerful voice echoed across the field, instilling a sense of purpose in the newly named soldiers.
The Kingsglaive, formerly known as the Black Armored Guards, displayed determination on their faces as they made the decision to follow Nexus. They believed that by following Nexus, they had the potential to achieve greatness and power, and also they decided ot follow Nexus because of his mysterious background.
Little did they know that years later, they would look back on this moment with gratitude for the choice they had made. They would rise to such power that the mere mention of their name would strike fear into the hearts of those who heard it. But that was a future yet to unfold.
With excitement and determination in their eyes, the Kingsglaive pledged their loyalty to Nexus. "From now on, we are your sword and shield, Your Majesty!" they declared in unison, kneeling before him.
Nexus smiled and raised his hand, signaling for them to rise. He had drawn inspiration from an animated movie he had watched back on Earth called, "Kingsglaive : Final Fantasy," where the King of the Realm of Lucis have elite soldiers that defend the Realm of Lucis with the king's magic. Nexus envisioned his own Kingsglaive surpassing the power of those in the movie, hence bestowing the name upon his soldiers.
As Nexus gave the order to begin the procedure, his gaze fell upon the wooden tubs filled with essence. These tubs contained not just any essence, but 2 Star demonic essence.
The Kingsglaive already have cultivation bases, with the weakest among them at the Fifth Layer of the Essence Meridian Realm, while the strongest are at the Eighth Layer of the Essence Meridian Realm. This process differs from what the soldiers previously underwent; Nexus intends to expand the meridians and expel toxins from the Kingsglaive's bodies.
Shortly after, all the Kingsglaive had entered the wooden tubs and began circulating the technique provided by Nexus, which expanded their meridians. The ability to expand one's meridians indicates a higher level of power than an average Cultivator at the same level, with long-lasting effects. Some Cultivators have meridians ten, a hundred, or even a thousand times larger than others, allowing them to absorb Spirit Energy at a much faster rate. Techniques that aid in meridian expansion are rare and highly sought after, with some geniuses from powerful factions having larger meridians from birth.
As the Kingsglaive began cultivating the technique, the blood essence started boiling vigorously and seeped into their bodies. Nexus used his soul sense to observe their expanding meridians, which gradually increased as they absorbed more essence. The expansion became more pronounced over time, pushing out filth and toxins from their bodies.
Ten times..
Twenty times..
Fifty times..
Hundred times..
After two hours, their meridians had expanded by a hundred times, with the essence fully absorbed, leaving only the tubs filled with toxins. Nexus was pleased with the results, as the expanded meridians meant they could now absorb Spirit Energy ten times faster.