Chapter 240 - 220: Preliminary Training Plan for the Elite Knight Order

Chapter 240: Chapter 220: Preliminary Training Plan for the Elite Knight Order

"Let’s not do that..."

Vili patted Vilia’s head. "You can tell this adventure story to Mibu, but don’t let him write it down."

Vilia looked puzzled for a moment before nodding like a chick pecking at rice.

She suddenly remembered that before Vili set sail, he had instructed her not to mention his treasure-hunting expedition to anyone she didn’t know well. She was just supposed to say he had gone on a long voyage.

In truth, the fewer people who knew about the treasure hunt, the better.

Even among those close to Vili, only his family and a few trusted subordinates knew. Mibu only found out because Vili had asked him about the Cold Lion Kingdom’s past before setting sail and had mentioned it unintentionally.

In fact, aside from Mibu and the few who accompanied him, even those who knew Vili was on a treasure hunt had no idea he was searching for the legacy of the Cold Lion King Royal Family.

"By the way, what were you doing when I came in just now?"

Vili suddenly remembered that when he had entered the room, Vilia had been leaning over the table, completely absorbed in something.

"I was drawing some strange symbols."

Vilia immediately stood up, took her sketchbook from the table, and handed it to Vili. "These are all things I’ve been dreaming about lately... I’m still having dreams where the sky is full of stars. The starlight dances and even forms strange symbols... Look, like this..."

Vilia pointed to the symbols she had drawn in the sketchbook.

Vili took the sketchbook and examined it carefully.

The symbols were crooked and irregular. He couldn’t tell if that was their actual shape or just a result of Vilia’s less-than-perfect drawing skills.

"Do the frequent dreams affect the quality of your sleep?"

Vili knew this was all related to her awakening the Star Speaker ability.

He was just a little worried it would prevent Vilia from sleeping well, which could affect a child’s development.

Vilia shook her head. "No, not at all. It’s quite the opposite. Every time I have a dream like that, I wake up the next morning feeling full of energy."

Vili gave an imperceptible nod.

’It seems the Star Speaker ability is already subtly strengthening Vilia’s Constitution.’

After a little more conversation, Vili left Vilia’s room.

He had a servant prepare a hot bath, soaked for a while, had a light meal, and then went straight back to his room to rest.

Although Vili could now go a week, or even half a month, without sleep, it was still the best way to relax his mind.

...

「The next day.」

Inside Sopps’s office at the Personal Guard Bureau.

"They should be here soon."

Sopps estimated the time and said to Vili.

Someone had informed him of the matter yesterday, just after Vili had returned to White Bear Town.

However, Vili had turned in early yesterday, so the two brothers didn’t meet until this morning, when they had breakfast together.

Afterward, Vili issued an order summoning Sandoor and Dane to the Personal Guard Bureau. He planned to brief them on a few matters.

The topic, naturally, concerned the distribution of the treasure he had acquired.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!

There was a knock on the door of Sopps’s office.

"Come in."

Vili called out.

"Lord Baron."

Sandoor and Dane entered together and bowed to Vili upon seeing him.

They both had a feeling that the Lord Baron had changed somehow since leaving White Bear Town on his treasure-hunting voyage.

"Sit down."

Seeing that everyone was present, Vili wasted no time and got straight to the point.

Sandoor and Dane did as they were told, each taking a seat below Vili.

Sopps himself also sat to one side of Vili.

Although he was Vili’s older brother, when it came to official business, Sopps always maintained the posture of a proper subordinate, never overstepping his bounds. He knew Vili often wouldn’t mind if he were more casual, but Sopps still held himself to a strict standard.

"The recent treasure-hunting expedition was a great success."

Vili stated the purpose of the meeting plainly.

At Vili’s words, a hint of joy appeared on the faces of Sopps, Dane, and Sandoor.

They weren’t particularly shocked; it seemed that whenever Baron Vili took on a task, he never failed.

Over time, they had developed an almost blind trust in Vili.

"I acquired some very useful things this time..." Vili paused before explaining in detail. "First, a miraculous potion. With Colson’s help, it can allow an ordinary person with no prior training to raise their Constitution to the absolute peak possible for a non-Extraordinary individual. This process takes three to six months."

"Something so miraculous in such a short amount of time?"

The three of them exchanged astonished glances.

After all, among the three of them, only Dane currently possessed strength approaching that of a Senior Knight’s Squire. Sandoor and Sopps were both barely at the level of a Middle Level Knight’s Squire. In other words, none of White Bear Town’s three most powerful figures had reached the peak of human potential below the Extraordinary realm. Their busy official duties left them almost no time for extensive martial training.

Vili saw their reactions and knew they were getting ahead of themselves with their surprise. "This potion, of course, will be used on you first."

This was something Vili had already planned. He needed to gradually cultivate a core of Extraordinary Power in White Bear Town, and the first candidates would naturally be his most trusted subordinates.

"Once your Constitutions reach the level of a Senior Knight’s Squire, I will teach you a Knight’s Breathing Technique, allowing you to advance toward the Extraordinary realm."

Vili continued.

"Lord Baron..."

Sandoor hesitated for a moment before speaking up. "But... the Frost Knight Breathing Technique was taught to you by Baron Kels, after all. It seems... improper to rashly pass it on to us..."

Sandoor wasn’t afraid of displeasing Vili with his opinion; he knew Vili wasn’t one to sweat the small stuff.

"What I’ll be teaching you won’t be the Frost Knight Breathing Technique, of course."

Vili smiled. "I have other types of Knight’s Breathing Techniques... about twenty of them. You can take your pick."

"You mean... twenty different Knight’s Breathing Techniques!?"

It wasn’t just Sandoor. Dane and Sopps exchanged a glance, their eyes wide as they stared at Vili, waiting for his confirmation.

This was truly astonishing. They had no idea that Vili had been seeking the legacy of the Cold Lion Royal Family.

"Yes."

Vili confirmed. He ignored their shock and continued, "While we’re strengthening your personal abilities, I also intend to use these potions and Knight’s Breathing Techniques to build a powerful core team, similar to Count Lumbar’s Elite Knight Order."

"That miraculous potion you mentioned... you seem to have a lot of it?"

Sopps asked, his brow furrowed. That seemed to be the implication of Vili’s words.

"I have enough of that miraculous potion to raise the Constitutions of over a thousand ordinary people to the peak of the non-Extraordinary realm."

Vili nodded, giving them only a rough estimate.

Over a thousand people!

If Sopps, Dane, and Sandoor had been shocked and amazed before, they were now simply numb.

Vili paid no mind to their reactions and continued, "Of course, I can’t use all of these potions at once. Aside from the three of you, I’ve decided to allocate enough for one hundred men. We will start by selecting exceptional and loyal subordinates from the Sea Defense Team and the Personal Guard Bureau to enhance their Constitutions. Once they have been promoted to Senior Knight’s Squire, I will then teach them a Knight’s Breathing Technique. We are going to gradually build White Bear Town’s own Elite Guard Team."

Sopps and the other two nodded in unison. In their eyes, Vili’s plan was flawless.

"Brother, Dane, you two will begin the selection process today. The Personal Guard Bureau gets sixty slots: forty for members of the Personal Guard Team and twenty for members of the Guard Team. The remaining forty slots will go to the Sea Defense Team."

Vili hadn’t forgotten the Guards, whose status was lower than that of the Personal Guard. They were more numerous, and there were some talented individuals with potential among them.

"You have three days to complete this task. Then, submit the information on the selected personnel to the Town Hall, where Sandoor will have dedicated staff verify it."

The identities of the selected candidates must be strictly vetted.

After all, they were to become the core of Vili’s power in the future.

"Understood."

The three men quickly acknowledged.

After briefing them on a few other matters, Vili left the Personal Guard Bureau.

Instead of returning to the manor after leaving the Personal Guard Bureau, Vili took a metal block he had brought back from the treasure site to the Military Equipment Manufacturing Bureau.

Before coming to the Personal Guard Bureau that morning, he had summoned Mibu to identify the type of metal.

However, even the well-traveled, knowledgeable wandering poet couldn’t recognize what it was.

So, Vili brought it to the Military Equipment Manufacturing Bureau and left the metal block with Alek, tasking him with analyzing its composition and properties.

Although Alek maintained his usual deadpan expression, he was clearly pleased to receive a task from Vili.

Vili was quite satisfied with Alek.

It was just that his abilities made his contributions to White Bear Town seem limited compared to Transcendents like Colson, so Vili had less contact with him.

After finishing these miscellaneous tasks, Vili began to review the main administrative affairs Sandoor had handled over the past three months. It wasn’t that he distrusted Sandoor; he just needed to get a general overview for himself.

Vili’s diligent work continued for about three days.

Three days later, Vili took a portion of the treasure and set off for Diamond Town with Colson and Benduin.

The Treasure Map leading to the Cold Lion Royal Family’s legacy had been a gift from Kels and Olay. Now that he had reaped the rewards, it was time to repay their kindness.