Rygar walked through the Iron Legion base, observing the activities and progress of each sector. Wherever he passed, the mbers greeted him with respect, so with evident enthusiasm. He waved back, offering a discreet smile as he continued. It was fascinating to see how everything was developing.
As he crossed one of the training zones, his gaze settled on a group of children led by Rufus. Yan, the forr slave trader, had reinforced the training of the younger children in the legion and seed to be adapting well to this new life. In fact, his son was among the young trainees, showing dedication and determination.
Rufus, in turn, seed to have befriended a peculiar boy from the beastn race nad Garrison. He was part deer, with small horns beginning to sprout from his head. Despite his delicate appearance, Garrison demonstrated remarkable combat talent, particularly with spears, which was his favorite weapon.
However, Rygar couldn't help but notice so prejudice associated with the use of spears among warriors. He knew this was deeply tied to stories about the Superd, a demon race described as terribly evil. His master, Verdia, once told him she had t a Superd. According to her, he was incredibly strong, but Rygar had never seen reason to judge soone just based on the weapon they wielded. Still, he had yet to et a Superd to form an opinion on them.
In fact, he made it a point to cultivate diversity in weapons within the Legion. To him, the predominance of swords as a symbol of combat was too restrictive. There were countless possibilities beyond that, and he wanted his warriors to explore each of them.
Rufus' wolf, Geri, was also growing quickly and helped with the children's and Rufus' training. The animal seed to be almost a celebrity among the children, admired as much as Rufus himself. Rufus' skill with magic and having such a large wolf made him a kind of unquestionable leader among the youths.
After watching for a long ti, Rygar couldn't help but smile as he noticed Rufus trying to imitate his way of giving orders. It was an endearing sight, and he felt proud of the boy's progress. He had already taught Rufus most of the beginner-level magic and even so advanced spells. His latest advice had been for the young man to focus on improving his magic control and practical skills without chanting, sothing crucial for future magic.
As he observed the training, a beast-girl from the Adoldia tribe approached him. She appeared to be around 13 or 14 years old, with reddish-brown hair and strikingly beautiful features. Pushed by her friends, she took a few hesitant steps, her ears twitching nervously.
"Hey... leader..." she began, her voice trembling. "Would you like to go for a walk around the city with ?"
Rygar turned to her, surprised for a brief mont before giving her a kind smile. The girl's tail wagged frantically as she waited for a response, revealing her excitent and nervousness.
"Unfortunately, I don't have ti at the mont," Rygar replied politely and sincerely. "But I appreciate the invitation. Maybe another ti?"
Her poorly expressed words left her, and the girl's expression changed noticeably. Her ears drooped, and her tail stopped moving.
"Of course..." she murmured, disappointed, before slowly moving away.
Rygar sighed softly, feeling a little concerned, but he knew he had priorities to attend to.
He thought about all the divisions that the Legion's outer branch currently had.
First Division: Combat and Tactical Operations
Commander: Taes Dedoldia (Beastman, Feline)
Vice-Commander: Dravos Bloodscale (Demon Race)
Second Division: Training and Education
Commander: Anira Vinar (Human)
Vice-Commander: Yan (Human)
Third Division: Logistics and Support
Commander: Peikak (Human)
Vice-Commander: Liana (Human)
Fourth Division: Communication and Intelligence
Commander: Gorrin Redwine (Dwarf)
Vice-Commander: Tovan Adoldia (Beastman, Canine)
Fifth Division: Internal Control and Security
Commander: Joseph Longrob (Human)
Vice-Commander: Myyren Frostvale (Elf)
Sixth Division: Research and Developnt
Commander: Jory Jinavrio (Dwarf)
Vice-Commander: Kolda (Human)
Seventh Division: Exploration and Reconnaissance
Commander: Eidar (Human)
Vice-Commander: Elusir Ragebear (Elf)
Eighth Division: dicine and Alchemy
Commander: Lyra (Human)
Vice-Commander: Elian (Human)
Ninth Division: Comrce and Diplomacy
Commander: Lounirc (Elf)
Vice-Commander: Selina Warrith (Beastman, Rabbit)
Tenth Division: Administration and Human Resources
Commander: Daruk (Human)
Vice-Commander: Lwis (Beastman)
Estimated number of mbers: 844
It was quite a lot, and their numbers were growing rapidly, as one of the main activities of the Combat and Tactical Operations Division was attacking and recovering slaves from various places.
In the Comrce and Diplomacy Division, Rygar found Darvin negotiating with a local rchant. "Fifteen gold pieces for the lot is a robbery!" the rchant exclaid. Darvin, calm, countered, "With our protection on the roads, the profit will triple." Rygar sat down, listening to the conversation. "He's right," Rygar said. "But rember, we want allies, not just business. Offer a small discount as a gesture of goodwill."
The rchant thanked Rygar, "Thank you, sir! You won't regret it!"
Rygar walked calmly through the base, his eyes scanning each sector attentively. He arrived at the Research and Developnt Division, where he was greeted by Kolda, the vice-commander of the division.
"Master Rygar," Kolda said, bowing respectfully. "We were expecting you."
"How's the research on the Black Gem going?" Rygar asked, getting straight to the point.
Kolda sighed slightly before responding. "We've confird that it is the sa type found among the demon races. The type that grants specific abilities, but we're facing difficulties extracting the black energy you ntioned."
Before parting ways, Rygar looked at Kolda and asked, "And the other research? Any progress?" Kolda adjusted his glasses and answered, "We're testing the compatibility of minerals with mana for the mass-built magical weapons project and investigating simpler, easier enchantnt symbols. There's still a lot of work, but the initial results are promising." Rygar nodded, satisfied. "Great. Make sure to keep this well docunted."
Rygar pondered for a mont before giving his orders. "Designate soone to continue the research on the Black Gem. The rest of the team can disperse to other projects. I don't want all focus to be on this."
"Understood, sir," Kolda replied, agreeing.
With that settled, Rygar left the sector, walking through other areas of the base. He observed the divisions of the Iron Legion functioning at full capacity and felt a pang of pride at the progress. The base was growing day by day, and the mbers were becoming increasingly well-organized.
Rygar paused for a mont, observing Sköll, Geri, and Freki playing in a corner of the training field. Despite their already intimidating sizes and the strength they displayed, they still had a youthful energy that made the Legion's children adore them. Taming them had been easier than he expected, perhaps because they resembled dogs so much? Or because many of them were of beastman descent? He still had ti to figure that out.
He didn't dwell on the future. In a few months, it would be his 10th birthday. The mbers of the Legion had planned to throw a big celebration, but he wouldn't be present to take part. His next journey would take him to the Dwarven territory, and he would be leaving soon.
Rygar didn't pay much attention to birthdays. In his current life, he had only celebrated once with his mother when he was five, and he didn't miss it. However, before leaving, he wrote a few letters. ssages were sent to the Great Forest, addressed to his master, Verdia, his parents, Hontar and Selene, Kilian, and Gustav. He wrote about his progress, expressed how much he missed them, and ntioned he was preparing to travel to the Dwarven territory.
He had decided that his wolf, Sköll, would travel with him. These animals had grown faster than expected and had shown remarkable loyalty to their owners. Sköll would be his trump card, his final ace in case sothing went wrong during the journey. Although he was out of action, he didn't think he could do much, but hey, why not?
As his thoughts wandered, he decided to give so basic instructions to those who would focus on things in his absence. He would hold a eting; Rygar considered himself a good leader, as he carried ideas from his previous world to implent innovative and efficient strategies. More importantly, he was strong enough that no one questioned his orders, only offered suggestions.
Rygar found this quite useful. Even with his previous life, there were people who had lived ten tis longer than he had, and their experience was valuable. Sotis he wondered if he was worthy of such a position, but he quickly discarded the thought. The first step toward doubting himself would be doubting his own abilities. He would do his best and correct his mistakes with their help.
In the days leading up to his departure, Rygar gathered the commanders of all the divisions in a large eting room at the center of the base. They sat around a circular table while Rygar stood, observing each one with a firm and determined look.
"As you may have already been inford, I will be away for so ti," he began. "I want everything to continue running perfectly in my absence. Each division has an essential responsibility for the growth of the Iron Legion. Trust each other, support one another, and stay focused. In my absence, follow the leadership of Kidar Dedoldia."
The commanders nodded, but one of them, Joseph, in charge of Internal Control and Security, crossed his arms. "With all due respect, sir, it's difficult to maintain order without your presence. The mbers rely more on you and your strength than on us."
Rygar didn't hesitate. "This is why we are building this structure. The Legion cannot depend only on . If sothing happens to , you must be able to lead. Believe in your abilities. I believe in you."
The weight of Rygar's words eased the tension, and Joseph, though reluctant, nodded. During the eting, Rygar delegated specific tasks to each division and made it clear that he trusted each commander to maintain a stable base.
Later, Rygar found Eidar in the main courtyard. "Are you really going alone?" he said. "That doesn't seem wise. The blue dragons are Rank S monsters, and they almost always travel in groups."
Rygar replied, "I won't be alone. Sköll will be with , and I trust my own strength to escape from a group of flying lizards if necessary."
"Maybe you're one of the few people who calls dragons flying lizards."
Rygar laughed. "It's necessary. The other day I tried using a staff from one of the Legion mbers to cast magic, and it made a normal fire spell three tis stronger. It's an excellent staff, and it made realize how much of a leap it would be if I could have a magical stone embedded in my sword. It's essential for my future plans."
Eidar sighed but respected Rygar's decision.
The next day, Rygar gathered Rufus, Garrison, and the other children of the Legion for one last training session before leaving. He watched Rufus giving orders to the others, and the resemblance between the young boy and himself made him smile.
"Rufus," Rygar called. "Co here."
Rufus moved over with Geri at his side. "Yes, chief?"
"While I'm away, you are the leader of the Children's Division. I want you to take care of them and continue their training. Teach them what you've learned and keep the order. Can I count on you?"
Rufus puffed out his chest with pride. "You can count on !"
Rygar stroked the wolf Geri's head before standing up. "I trust you. Don't disappoint ."
Finally, Rygar visited the base's forge. The heat of the flas was intense, and the sound of the hamr striking tal filled the space. He spoke briefly with the blacksmiths, ordering repairs for his weapons and checking the supplies. Before leaving, he thanked them for their hard work.
On his last night before departure, while watching the base lit by moonlight, a ssenger approached. "Sir, we've received information about House Joylore, still no movent, like most of the noble houses in Milis. At this mont, there are no issues with your departure."
Rygar stared at the horizon, where the territory of the expected years awaited him. "Understood. Keep monitoring and inform of any updates."
The Iron Legion was strong and united, but he knew that the next step of his journey would bring even greater challenges.
Rygar Adoldia
Age: 9 years and 10 months
Titles: Flaming Beast, Red Wolf
Mana Reserves: God Level
Weapons: Tsukikage (of the 49 Blades of the Dragon King Kajakut), Auxiliary Short Sword, Hidden Daggers
Magical Skills:
Fire Magic: Advanced
Earth Magic: King
Water Magic: Saint
Wind Magic: King
Healing Magic: Advanced
Detoxification Magic: Advanced
Barrier Magic: Advanced
Howling Magic: Conqueror's Haki
Combat Skills:
North God Style: Advanced
Sword God Style: Saint
Water God Style: Advanced
Combat with Natural Weapons (claws, instincts, etc.): Advanced
Battle Strength: King-Level Warrior
Intellectual Skills:
Reading and writing in Beast-God, Demon-God and Human languages
Mathematics (University Level)
Practical Skills:
Excellent hunter, Good teacher, Very bad cook (It's almost inedible, but it can be eaten to avoid starving to death), Excellent Builder (Earth Magic), Good swimr, between others.
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Taes Dedoldia
Age: 13 years and 1 month
Mana Reserves: Advanced Level
Magical Skills:
Fire Magic: Advanced
Earth Magic: Interdiate
Water Magic: Elentary
Healing Magic: Interdiate
Howling Magic: Mastery
Combat Skills:
North God Style: Advanced
Sword God Style: Interdiate
Battle Strength: Low Saint-level
Intellectual Skills:
Reading in Beast God and Human languages
Mathematics Basic
Practical Skills:
Good hunter, Good Leader
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