The night passed peacefully. The last night when he would stay on the barony gradually passed.
Early the next morning.
Luis was ready and walked briskly into the parade ground. He sent Pipi to Cultivation World to stay.
Baron Felipe was there with many soldiers around him standing on attention. The atmosphere was heavy with anticipation.
"Take a look. Is there anything else you need?"
Baron Felipe said softly to Luis and looked at him gently. As Felipe spoke, Michael who was beside the baron handed a list to Luis.
"Yes." Luis looked at the list with expectation. His father would obviously not wrong him and provide him sufficient help.
The list of items came into his view.
15,000 gold coins
100 bottles of low-level life potion
20 bottles of medium-level life potion
50 official knights
250 apprentice knights
500 reserve knights
10 sets of black armor
40 sets of silver armor
100 sets of bronze armor
650 sets of black iron armor
Luis breathe quickened as he saw the items that were presented on the list.
This was beyond what he had imagined. Mother said yesterday that there would be more than 50 sets of life potions, but it seems that it is more than 120. Just the estimate of items like life potions and armor. The cost will be more than 100,000 gold coins.
The annual fiscal revenue of Hartmann Family is just around $600,000. Almost 1/6th of the money is spent on him.
Not to mention 50 knights, 250 apprentice knights, and 500 apprentice knights. This force is already stronger than most of the Pioneer Knights in Northern Wasteland.
His eyes instantly rose, and he looked at his own father with heavy breathing.
"It is time for the young eagle of the Hartmann family to spread its wings. As the future successor, this gift is not too much," Baron Felipe said.
"How is it? Are you satisfied?"
Baron Felipe said with a gentle voice, his expression calm without much fluctuation.
"Thank you, Father. I am more than satisfied." Luis took a deep breath and said with a voice full of gratitude.
"Let's go see your future subordinates. Today, under my witness, they will take an oath and become your most loyal knights."
Baron Felipe smiled and walked towards the soldiers in Parade Ground.
"Yes, Father," Luis began to follow, with Michael trailing behind them.
They arrived before the 800 soldiers, all standing still in perfect formation.
"Go there; the stage is yours." Baron Felipe smiled and gestured to Luis.
Luis nodded and took a step forward. As he approached, an older knight in the lead kneeled and performed the knight's salute.
"Swear your loyalty," he commanded.
All the 800 soldiers kneeled down in unison. Together, they raised their voices, reciting their oath to follow Luis Hartmann and remain loyal to him.
The breeze picked up, swirling around them as their words filled the air. Luis felt the connection between him and the soldiers solidify in the vortex. The bond was formed, the contract sealed.
Luis felt all these soldiers connection in the vortex. As the contract was finalized, Luis motioned for them to stand up. He saw Arthur, Devon, Ruben, and Brian among these soldiers. It seems Father has chosen for them to follow him on the battlefield.
He gave them a small nod before turning back to Felipe.
"From today, you are the soaring eagle of the Hartmann family. I am waiting for the day when we stand side by side working together to make the Hartmann family stronger."
"I hope that day arrives soon."
Baron Felipe finally said his final instructions to Luis.
"Don't worry, it won't be long," Luis faces as full of expectation. A new chapter in his life has begun. From now on, he will rise stronger in both worlds.
"Father, where is mother? Why didn't she come to see me?" Luis then questioned his doubt.
"Your Mother... She will be more sad when she sees you leaving home." Felipe said with a smile, "You can go ahead in your journey; I'll wait for your good news."
"Yes, Father," Luis nodded and mounted on the horse that was on another ground. The 800 soldiers also mounted on their horses. Baron Felipe has even arranged horses for every soldier.
He raised his hand in a final wave before riding off. The 800 soldiers followed behind, their departure creating a mighty spectacle.
Felipe and Michael were watching the leaving figures.
"Lets go; he has chosen his own path." Felipe said quietly, turning back toward the castle. Michael nodded, and together they made their way inside.
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As Luis rode through the city streets, everyone in the city walked out on the road to watch the departing figure.
"Isn't that young master Luis? Where is he going?"
"My cousin's uncle's friend said that he's going to the battlefield."
"What! He is just 14 years old."
"This is why the Hartmann family is one of the strongest noble families in Northern Wasteland."
"I also want to go to the battlefield and protect the territory from dangers."
"..."
The murmurs of the crowd followed Luis and his army as they rode out of the city.
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Back at the castle, Felipe and Olivia were beside each other.
"Can he handle it? The battle field is very cruel," Olivia said softly, her voice trembling with worry.
"Don't worry. Our son is not so fragile" Felipe placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder.
"Also He has his own secrets, he will not be in any danger."
After that, two stood by each other, looking outside the window, reminiscing about their past and current troubles.
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The land area of this continent is very large. Just to reach the battlefield, it will take almost a month.
As a new emerging province in the Azov Kingdom, this Northern Wasteland is the most chaotic and dangerous among the whole kingdom.
However, with 800 knights behind him, Luis was not worried. According to Biggs plan, he will first enter the Central City and buy living supplies for the Hartmann Chamber of Commerce in Cultivation World.
The past 15 days had been smooth. No one had dared to challenge the Sirius Gang in Anyu Town. Troublemakers have already been dealt swiftly, and those two families didn't dare to cause any further trouble.
Now with the extra 800 knights, the development in Cultivation World will be even more rapid.
The strongest martial artists only reached the Grandmaster realm, which was equivalent to a 2nd Stage Official Knight, which is not something to worry about. As for martial artists stronger than grandmasters, there is none in history.
Luis smiled to himself as they rode onward. The future was bright, and he was ready to conquer whatever lay ahead.