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"Excuse , are you a student from the Great Tang Military Academy?" On the streets of Brunas, an elderly man dressed in respectable clothing, smilingly stopped a few young students.
These youths were clad in military uniforms but did not bear the shoulder patches of the Great Tang Group's security forces. Their jackets were well-tailored, and they wore badges on their chests that represented their identities.
From the armbands on their sleeves, it was evident that these students had already attended classes for over three months, which ant they could essentially be considered second-year students.
There was no helping it; the Great Tang Group adopted the cramming thod of teaching. In addition to combat and physical fitness classes, these students had to earnestly complete four sesters' worth of courses in just three months.
In this era, there were no gaming consoles or Internet cafes, and even storybooks and comic strips were rare sights. The sole recreational activity for all the students was to stroll along the bustling streets of Brunas.
Actually, if one understood the significance of the badges worn by the students from the Great Tang Military Academy, it would be easy to recognize that the students who had been stopped in the street had in fact been attending classes for five months.
After passing exams, such students could fully qualify to join the security forces of the Great Tang Group, or choose to work for the Great Tang Group according to their preferences.
Alternatively, they could also actively decide to beco like a dandelion seed, traveling to other kingdoms or even other continents.
Realizing that their path was blocked, the tallest and most handso boy among them, sowhat sheepishly scratched his head and responded, "Hm? Is there sothing you need? I am indeed a student at the Great Tang Military Academy."
He was unsure why he had been stopped and tried hard to recognize the old man across from him, attempting to recall if he had ever t him before.
In reality, before coming here to study, he had been just a hunter's son. Owing to his notable talent, he was selected to stay and beca a proud student of the Great Tang Military Academy.
Given his forr status, it was unlikely that he could have known such a person of high nobility.
Before he could rember whether he truly knew this elderly man, the old man took the initiative to introduce himself, "It's like this, I am the butler of Viscount Qiao from the southern province of the Gobur Kingdom."
Clearly, the old man's introduction was to no avail, as none of the students recognized any Viscount Qiao from the southern province of the Gobur Kingdom.
They did recognize the Gobur Kingdom, however, since they often simulated battles on sand tables, invading the Gobur Kingdom, capturing the opponent's king city, or even competing to see who could conquer this not-so-powerful kingdom in the least amount of ti.
Of course, they also knew that the Gobur Kingdom lay to the south of the Taren Kingdom and was a rubber-producing country with dense jungles and a population that was generally very tanned.
The curious students from the Great Tang Group's Military Academy eyed the old man blocking their way and inquired, "Oh, hello. May I ask what brings you here?"
To be frank, he had no idea what the other party wanted, as he was sure he didn't know the Viscount Qiao's butler.
The old man did not leave him guessing, but directly stated his purpose: "The Viscount's daughter hopes to have dinner with you... Would you be willing, sir?"
Of late, many nobles seed very willing to send their daughters or granddaughters to travel to Brunas, even spending hefty sums to arrange for them to study among the students at the Great Tang Won's Academy.
These daughters and granddaughters of the wealthy nobility also enjoyed visiting or studying in Brunas because it was the fashion capital, a place they dreamt of going to.
Here, exquisite jewelry and lavish clothing were everywhere. Here, one could wear skirts that showed the legs without being regarded as peculiar.
Likewise, here they could et many other wealthy girlfriends, and throw parties with handso military officers from various countries who had co to purchase arms.
There were ten to a hundred tis more wealthy people here than elsewhere, and consequently ten to a hundred tis more chances to et them. So, won sought to try their luck here, to see if they could snag a wealthy husband.
However, recently, with a piece of news gradually spreading, these noble ladies started directing their attention towards the student body of the various schools of the Great Tang Group, following instructions from their families.
This news was that in just 17 days, Professor Redman from the Great Tang Military Academy, previously of little renown, had actually stord into the king city of the Kingdom of Gerlin and captured the king of Gerlin!
In the past several hundred years, there had never been a war fought so swiftly, nor a person so divinely skilled in the art of war!
As a result, Redman suddenly rose to fa. So called him a contemporary great general, while others hailed him as the new War God of the Northern Ridge.
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The previous Count Fisheo was indeed skilled in warfare, but he did not possess the sa level of renown as Redman. No matter how capable Fisheo was, he had never led a force that could vanquish a kingdom.
Redman, however, was different; he led a re contingent of slightly over 4,000 troops, not even fully utilizing them, as he took just 1,500 n deep into the heart of the Kingdom of Gerlin and triumphed in three battles, seizing the King City.
Now, the defeated monarch of the Kingdom of Gerlin was being escorted back to Brunas, yet everyone had already confird the news of Gerlin's demise.
The well-inford nobility and the wealthy families of generals had heard the news and confird one thing—the military academy of the Great Tang Group was truly a den of hidden dragons and crouching tigers.
If one could find a son-in-law there, or recruit talents willing to work for them, it would undoubtedly add wings to one's family, one's career, one's nation…
This Viscount Qiao in front of them obviously belonged to those privy to information… He knew so early because he was currently doing business in Brunas.
Thus, he wisely had his daughter wait here like a hunter ready for its prey, ready to catch a husband through an encounter that resembled a modern twist on the ancient practice.
This young cadet who had finally earned a day off awkwardly waved his hand, showing no realization of the romantic encounter before him, as he asked, "Ah? I don't know the young lady of Viscount Qiao's family… why would she want to invite to dinner?"
The elderly man stepped aside, extended his arm, and pointed towards a luxurious carriage parked in the distance, blatantly and straightforwardly explaining, "Our young miss is in that carriage over there. She is very interested in the uniform you are wearing, and in you…"
The handso young man invited was struck speechless. He truly had never expected that the girls of Brunas were so bold as to start stopping people in the streets for a chat.
The atmosphere suddenly turned a bit awkward, and ultimately, the cadet looked at his classmates beside him and declined, "I'm sorry, sir, I think I must decline the viscount's daughter's invitation, as we have training in the evening and I cannot ask for leave."
Being a straightforward guy, he always felt won could affect the speed with which he drew his weapon… Yes, literally, don't misinterpret.
However, upon hearing his refusal, the persistent old butler continued, "Oh… that is truly regrettable news, then… Sir, may I have a way to contact you? We will be staying here for quite so ti, and if there's a chance…"
In the end, the young man couldn't resist the butler's persistence and told him of his next break, "If you want to find … well, the weekend after next, I have a day off. In the evening, you can go to the front gate of the school and let the ssenger room send a ssage, just say it's for Hershel from room 319… they will help."
"I am truly grateful to you, sir," the old butler imdiately expressed his thanks enthusiastically, making sure to bow slightly after the young man had walked away.
"Father! Do you really think that handso young man is better than the eldest son of Sir Byton's family?" the young girl inside the carriage asked through the window, puzzled.
"You don't understand, all the cadets here have the potential to beco a great general in the future…" The middle-aged man beside the girl watched the group of military academy cadets walking away, reassuringly said, "Besides, you like that young man, don't you?"
"Indeed… he's much better than the sons of Sir Byton," the girl thought back to the dopey son of the landlord who resembled a round ball of flesh, and felt that the handso young man she just saw was simply perfect.
Yet she still worried about her prospect after marriage, "Father! Aren't you rushing to marry off without even investigating his background? After all, I am your daughter!"
"Do you have any idea how much the King of Leite Kingdom would pay for a young student like him? Money? To these people, it's just a number!" Viscount Qiao earnestly advised his daughter. "Don't ss this up! This is the best match you could possibly make!"
"It's still all for your business," the girl muttered under her breath, not daring to say more.
At that mont, the butler returned to the side of the carriage, bowed slightly, and reported, "Master, I've found out… the young man's na is Hershel… He has agreed to et with the miss in two weeks' ti."
"Prepare well!" Viscount Qiao directed his daughter. "Don't go ssing around with those flighty friends of yours anymore!"
"Humph," the girl turned her head away, displeased with her father's arrangents.
On the other side, the students were stopped once again on their way…
Almost exactly as before, there was another daughter of a rich and powerful family inviting them over, seemingly wishing to get to know these young talents.
But this ti, the butler who was rebuffed returned to the side of a luxurious automobile... It was clear that the one who had approached them this ti, had a status far above a viscount's daughter.
Even in Brunas, not many could afford such a luxurious car, so this was likely the granddaughter or daughter of an earl.
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