Chapter 14 Deterrence
Facing the guards with turbulent intentions, Roning smiled and signalled everyone to be quiet.
"With the approval of the Marquis and the Earl, I can only take thirty of you away."
Luo Ning thought for a moment and said, "Now, those under the age of eighteen, please come to the right."
The crowd moved quickly, and a group of people came out.
Luo Ning counted carefully and found that there were fifteen people in total, exactly half of the number he wanted to select.
"Okay, you are selected." Luo Ning said with a smile.
People under the age of eighteen still have a chance to awaken their fighting spirit and become professional knights.
So, Luo Ning used age as the first screening criterion.
As for whether any of them could become a magician, Roning did not dare to hope for it.
Because the requirements to become a magician were very harsh, he remembered that one had to have mental strength several times that of an ordinary person, and the age was not eighteen but ten.
These guards are already over ten years old, so it is impossible for a magician to appear among them.
As far as I know, there are no more than two digits of magicians in the entire Wushan City, and they are low-level.
Professional knights were more common and better known.
"The rest of you start from where you were and run around the training ground. The first one to return to where you were can follow me."
Running is part of the guards' daily training. Following Roning's order, forty-five guards began to run along the edge of the training ground.
The training ground is not very big, about eight hundred meters in one lap.
The good conditions offered by Roning made the guards rush forward with all their might. Some of them who failed to grasp the rhythm were quickly left behind.
Some of those who were slow and had no successors were gradually showing signs of fatigue.
Soon, the first person returned to the starting point. Roning nodded at him, and the other person shouted happily.
Then the second, third, fourth...
When the fifteenth person arrived, Roning signalled to the others who had not reached the finish line that they could stop.
He smiled at the thirty guards gathered on his right and said, "Congratulations on being selected. From now on, you will be the guards of the Baron of Shanlin Town!"
"At your service, Baron!" the guards shouted in unison.
"I will definitely do what I promised you."
Luo Ning looked at Chahar and said, "Chahar, one silver coin per person. Give it out now."
"Yes, sir!"
Chahar walked down with the prepared money bag and started distributing money one by one.
The guards who received the money were all beaming with joy. There is nothing more joyful in the world than receiving money.
Those who were not selected were full of envy.
While the money was being distributed, two cavalrymen escorted five traitors slowly to the training ground.
At the same time, a tall man who had dismounted from his horse came up to Ronin and performed a knight's salute.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lord Ronin. Captain of the Seventh Squad of the First Knights of Wushan Territory, Garman Stout, sends his greetings."
Luo Ning was confused for a moment, but as his memories came back, he understood.
The First Knight Order of Wushan Territory is permanently stationed in Wushan Castle, and today, it is the seventh knight squad of the order that is responsible for the defence of the castle.
Roning remembered that the captain in front of him was a high-ranking knight appointed by Wiggins.
Being knighted is considered as entering the ranks of the nobility.
"Hello, Sir Garman."
Luo Ning greeted him warmly, "Why are you here?"
Garman waved his hand, and immediately, the five squire knights kicked the five traitors, causing them to kneel on the ground.
Garman cleared his throat, "Everyone listen and watch!"
There was no loudspeaker, but Knight Garman's voice was loud enough to silence all the guards.
"The five people kneeling now were once Baron Ronin's guards. Not only did they fail to protect the Baron's safety, they even pointed their swords at the Baron!"
Garman's voice was serious and heavy, "The Wushan family does not allow traitors!"
The voice echoed, and all the guards were shocked. Such a thing actually happened!
Betrayal, how dare they betray the Baron?
"Such a traitor has no value in survival!"
Garman snorted coldly and drew out the long sword at his waist. A cold aura swept in all directions. This was the fighting spirit of a high-level knight.
Roning felt that perhaps the Cavaliers captain in front of him was even stronger than his father, Wiggins.
"kill!"
Knight Garman slashed the ground with his sword.
Puff puff...
The five knights raised their swords high and then chopped them down. Five heads rolled on the ground, and blood spurted out.
The smell of blood filled the air, and everyone was nervous.
"It is your honour to be the Baron's guard. As your former captain, I hope you will cherish this honour and serve Lord Ronin wholeheartedly!"
"If you ever betray me, even if the Baron spares your life, I will not forgive you, and the Wushan Family will not let you go either!"
After saying this, Knight Garman sheathed his sword, and the clear sound startled everyone.
"Garman, I'm leaving. I wish Lord Roning all the best." Knight Garman bowed to Roning and left in a free and easy manner.
His followers began to direct the guards who were not selected to collect the bodies.
Luo Ning glanced at the five people who were killed. To be honest, his mood was still a little up and down. After all, he had only been through the time travel not long ago, and he had not yet fully adapted to many things.
But he understood that this was the way the world was.
Having Garman execute the five traitors in public was a warning to the thirty guards he had selected today, letting them know the consequences of betrayal.
This is shocking.
Roning looked at Moster's figure, not far away, and guessed that it was probably Marquis Rulans who had ordered him to do so.
After spending several times together, Luo Ning found that the old Marquis was indeed quite friendly to him.
If his predecessor had been more capable, the old Marquis would have suppressed the matter of Selina.
As for Earl Wiggins, he could not be described as good or bad compared to his predecessor, he just had a bad temper and was a bit stupid.
Gathering his thoughts, Roning took a deep breath and shifted his gaze.
"Okay, guards, you have one night to tell your families about this. We will gather in front of Wushanbao early tomorrow morning and set off!"
He waved his hand, signalling the guards to get ready.
"Macken, the training of the guards at the back is now left to you," Roning said to the knight beside him.
"Yes, sir!"
McCann bowed and agreed but was a little embarrassed, "But, sir, McCann has no experience in training teams."
This was indeed a problem, but Roning thought of a solution.
Of course, he had no experience in training teams, but on Earth, he had participated in military training, which was a rare and valuable experience.
Although the content of military training is mainly to cultivate discipline, Roning looked at the group of guards who were leaving. Isn't discipline what they lack?
What's more, Luo Ning had learned the Sixteen Forms of Military Boxing during military training. Whether it can improve his actual combat capability is not discussed for the moment, but at least it has the effect of strengthening his body.
"It's okay. I'll teach you a plan when the time comes." Roning said to McKen with a smile.