Chapter 982: Chapter 290: March with Me (10,000 Words)

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Mo Ying stepped with its strong and powerful hooves on the smooth surface laid with limestone mortar, making crisp sounds.

The soldiers’ gaze followed their leader slowly.

Upon hearing the words ’I will start a war’ from their Lord.

Their eyes widened slightly, showing varied expressions.

Lynn tightly gripped the reins in his hand, and continued speaking.

"Perhaps, you wonder, clearly having just harvested the crops in the fields, the warehouse is stocked with vast amounts of grain."

"Perhaps, you are confused, clearly having the protection of the city walls and Weng City, the territory faces no danger at all."

"Perhaps, you are baffled, clearly capable of living peacefully within the territory."

"Why do I still assemble you to wage war externally!"

Some soldiers nodded involuntarily.

Lynn ignored their expressions and shouted.

"Now, I can answer you."

"The current safety and stability of the territory are just temporary!"

"Outside the territory, there are still many forces coveting the land we live on."

"Nearby, the Manor Lords in Pulder Town, Rasio Town, Bo Xi Town, and Alba Town near Morgan Town."

"Further away, Viscount Jon Zack in Kakasong City."

"Even farther, the Imperial Authority battle ignites, the flames of war spread..."

The soldiers lifted their heads, watching their Lord with heavy expressions.

They knew what the Lord spoke of were the crises the territory was facing or about to face.

He was not fearmongering merely to motivate them to fight.

Lynn’s gaze once again swept across the faces of the soldiers.

"Therefore!"

"As crises quietly breed, as undercurrents surge beneath the calm surface, we will strike with full force!"

"Utterly nip the crisis in the bud!"

"You can see this war as an external expansion."

"Or understand it as a defensive war for the safer and more stable future development of the territory!"

The soldiers said nothing.

They only continued to stare wide-eyed at their Lord.

Lynn continued: "But there’s one thing I need to tell you in advance."

"This war is not like the past, where the opponent is only one or two Manor Lords."

"This time, we will go to war against eight Manor Lords and one Viscount!"

"The combined enemy forces total as high as seven thousand! Perhaps more!"

"And our combined forces are just five thousand!"

The soldiers were moved, their eyes filled with an eager excitement.

Looking at the expressions of the soldiers, Lynn nodded in satisfaction.

Despite the numerical difference, these soldiers showed no hint of tension or fear.

Instead.

Their faces were full of expectation and longing for war.

Lynn continued: "Perhaps, you might unfortunately die in this war."

"But I can promise you..."

"Kill ten enemies, be promoted to Small Banner, and awarded one acre of arable land!"

The soldiers were excited, breathing heavily.

They naturally understood the promotion to Small Banner.

Master Lynn’s military merit promotion system had clear stipulations.

But it was never stated that promotion to Small Banner would also come with an acre of land!

"Even if you die in battle, your bodies will be brought back to the territory, buried in this land you survived on."

"Your names will be carved under the Lord Statue, honored as ’warriors’ for everyone to remember from now on."

"Your families will be well treated, continuing to live with honor as family of warriors!"

Lynn pulled the reins, guiding Mo Ying to the forefront.

He roared, "Now, who is willing to fight for this land, for yourself, for your Lord...?"

Just as Lynn’s voice fell.

Thunderous roars of response surged from the soldiers’ mouths.

"I! I! I!"

"I..."

Listening to the resonating echoes in the mountains and forests, seeing the excited faces of the soldiers.

Standing at the front of the Pan Rock Iron Guard formation, Tyrone’s body trembled uncontrollably.

He knew that the Lord was currently adjusting and boosting the soldiers’ spirits.

But even he was affected by the Lord’s words.

Kill ten soldiers, be promoted to Small Banner!

And gain one acre of land!

This...

Fallen soldiers will be honored as warriors, carved under the Lord Statue, remembered by descendants!

Even the families of fallen soldiers will be well treated!

One could say.

As their Lord, Master Lynn had thought of everything for the soldiers!

Living soldiers receive status promotion and land.

Fallen soldiers also gain honor, without any worries left behind.

Such a military system, such leadership abilities...

Even he had never heard of it before!

Lynn glanced at all the soldiers, nodding in satisfaction.

To wage an external war, whether under the guise of expanding territory or self-defense.

Needs to be given a rightful cause for this war.

Only then can the soldiers’ fighting spirit be galvanized, enhancing their combat skills!

[Hint: Commander’s Roar skill successfully activated, boosting morale of entire army, soldiers’ Attack Power and Defense increased by 10%, lasting 2 hours]

Glancing at the text panel, Lynn willed it shut.