Land

-At Night in Barrack-

The barracks are located close to the location of the king's palace. Because of that, there a few people are still awake to prevent unwanted situations. A guard could be seen guarding the gate of the barrack while yawning and some guard patrolling around the king's palace. The security is so tight that even a guard must be reporting every time to their superior.

The barrack occupied 5000-meter land. A wall surrounds the barrack. In this world, wizard/witch can replace the bowmen, so they guard in the top of the wall while swordsmen guard in every gate and corner. The barrack was divide into two areas. Each area represents the class. The swordsman area has a vast training ground and more room while the wizard/witch area has an experimental building and less room.

The room is used for many functions. If you are on duty, you can't go home until your task is finished, but you can rest in the barrack rooms. This rule applies to all ranks, be a superior or lower rank. There are many rooms in this barrack:  A rooms for a lower- higher guest, the army, and a superior room. Only a 3rd class or higher to have their room.

-Inside a superior's room-

There is still a room shining with candles, and you can see an older man sitting on a chair reading some of the documents on his desk. The older man then focused his gaze on the door, and a knocking sound could be heard. A beautiful woman in a military uniform entered while holding a kettle. She looked at the older man and bowing, and then she asked, "Master, it's already night, doesn't it take your health?" the woman came forward and placed the kettle in the table while asked worriedly.

"Hahaha, don't worry, even though I'm old like this, my body is still strong just like a young man," the older man spoke and then coughed.

"Master," the woman hurried come and help top held the old man shoulder while using a spell to create a cup and pouring some tea.

"Ah, thank you," The old man said after drink the tea. The woman smiled and stood beside him.

After a few minutes, the woman sees the cup is empty, and then she is asking, "So, why did the master call me?" the woman asked while tilting his head.

This is Weston's room. After he made Bastian's family citizens of the North Empire, he immediately looked for land to live according to his promise. He also prepared documents regarding Bastian and Leona's placement in the military.

His position was the GrandMaster of the North Empire Kingdom. This year is when he will retire and become the principal of the North Academy, which has just been built. Even though he is very old, many people respect him, not only because of his rank, he is also the teacher of the latest king, Edward.

"You go tomorrow and tell Bastian's family that their house is ready and tell them to move to the inner city land located close to the market," Weston said, handing over the file he was holding.

The woman took it and looked at the file given. After a few seconds of reading it, she asked, "Will this be okay, master?"

"Hmm, is there a problem?"

"It doesn't really matter, but the land is the largest area in the city, and it was also the former residence of the former nobility before the revolutionary happened.

"They just arrived at the North Empire and also bringing trouble.

"After all, why the master lied about the lack of troops?

"Is this okay?" The woman said breathlessly with a worried expression. She saw the Weston close his eyes, silent and without saying a word, and just listened.

"Ah, sorry for my impudence." the woman was embarrassed by her behavior while lowering her head.

"Noel, let me ask you a question.

"How do you win a war without casualties?" Weston asked while looking straight into Noel's eyes.

"That's almost impossible, in my opinion, master. Because the war started after there were casualties, Then both sides can declare war."

Weston shook his head and said, "You're still naive, Noel. Even though you're already Officer as well Master Witch in the army."

Noel lowered her head, and her cheeks began to turn red. She then asked, "Then-please-tell-me. Is there another way?" in a lower voice.

"Tsk... what if before the war we get the enemy's heart?

"By provoking or sabotaging the allegiance of the enemy army camps, we can initiate a rebellion, the assassination of the leader, or we can immediately attack when their morale drops."

"Ah," Noel snapped. "Master is right, but what the connection between the Bastian family that we are talking about now?

Weston sighed and said, "How did I have a student like you," while shaking his head. "How stupid my self in the past."

Noel grumbled, sticking his tongue out at Weston.

"Listen carefully, and don't interrupt me while talking."

Noel chanted a spell and made a chair in front of Weston. Noel began to sit up and listen carefully without even batting an eye.

"Although we also don't lack a master wizard/witch, what's wrong with adding another one. And from the results of my observation, it seems that this master wizard is still as young as you.

"Even her partner is not inferior. He has a dual-class like you but with slightly older age."

Weston paused for a moment, allowing Noel to absorb his words. After a few seconds, Weston spoke again, "And why don't I want the secret it carries?

"If you want to earn the loyalty of others, the first step you have to take is not to peer into their privacy."

"But, Master-"

"Let me finish it," Weston interrupted, shaking his head.

"If we have earned their loyalty, they will divulge the secret of their own.

"That way, we get the secret that the imperial empire wants as well as we get a strong soldier. Our fighting strength will be increased to fight the imperial empire in the future."

"Ohhhh… I understand now, master.

"If the plan the master spoke of works, then it's like killing two birds with one stone," Noel said excitedly.

"True, but this plan will take a long time because gaining loyalty is not as easy as buying vegetables at the market."

"Master Genius, Incredible ..." Noel continued to praise his master with words of wisdom. Meanwhile, Weston continued to nod, smiling.

"Go now, do your job as I ordered."

"Yes, master."

"And for the Witch Master, she will be in the same rank as you, so treat him politely," Weston said with a serious tone because he knew that his students often underestimated and caused trouble for other people. And then Weston spoke again, "Also prepare people to watch over them."

"tch," Noel muttered.

"Where is your answer?!" Weston said in a high voice.

"Yes, Master."

"Good."

After Novel left, Weston used basic spell communication and informed them that, tomorrow morning, someone would pick them up to discuss the location of his residence.