In the training ground at the city guard station, soldiers in various colors were running around the training ground under the leadership of Rupert.
The neat steps and loud voice made Clemont a little excited for a moment.
After two days of selection, the quota for the Raging Thunder Knights has finally been filled, and basic training has begun. However, it is not yet the final lineup of the Knights, because there are far more people on the training ground than 500.
"Harry, after the one-week trial training is over, the eliminated person will be yours!"
Clement smiled as he patted Harry, the commander of the City Guards, on the shoulder.
Although the city guard force is already full, having fifty or sixty more people is not a big problem.
Harry looked at the training team and nodded in frustration.
He also wanted to join the Raging Thunder Knights, but he hadn't awakened his fighting spirit yet, so he could only watch and sigh.
Clemont noticed his frustration and comforted him with a smile: "Don't be discouraged. You are still young. You will eventually wake up if you try a few more times!"
Clement knows how to strengthen the army and enrich the country, so he attaches great importance to both the personal guards and the city guards. In addition to their original salary, he also pays high subsidies to the soldiers every month. The purpose is
I want them all to have a chance to awaken their fighting spirit.
The salary plus subsidy is enough for them to buy the magic materials they need for awakening.
Speaking of awakening, although Clemont has not experienced it personally, he has seen the process of awakening, which is completely different from what he thought before.
Awakening is actually very simple. First, use a special magic item called a detection crystal to test the elemental affinity, and then prepare the corresponding elemental objects.
Elemental objects can be magic materials or magic cores, but generally magic materials are used. After all, this is cheaper and it doesn't hurt so much if it fails.
After preparing these things, you can meditate and awaken. In this world, the basic fighting spirit cultivation method has long been known to everyone. Even if you don't know it, you can get it by spending some money.
It is said that meditation awakens, but it is actually a fire caused by friction. People with high element affinity can succeed in one try, while people with low affinity may need to try repeatedly.
Except for those who cannot detect element affinity with the detection crystal, most people actually have a chance to awaken, unless they are too poor to afford the materials, or they are too old.
And the reason why nobles can awaken is also the same, there is no shortage of money!
Of course there are examples, such as criminals like him.
After inspecting the training ground, Clemont came to the flight station outside the city. At this time, a landing platform was already standing on the vast plain, and dozens of workers wearing brand-new coats were completing the final finishing work.
Looking at another landing platform that had just been built fifty meters away, Clemont couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
"This is so efficient!"
At this moment, he thought of the flower grower who was known as the infrastructure madman in his previous life. This efficiency was really as good as his own.
But this is reasonable, after all, this is a magical world.
"Your Excellency Baron, why are you here? I just wanted to report to you!"
Seeing Clement standing under the landing platform, Moulton, who was directing the workers during construction, hurried over.
"It's okay, I just came over to check on you. It's almost noon. You can rest for a while. I've asked someone to prepare lunch!"
While Clemont was speaking, a group of guardsmen in silver armor came over carrying large and small boxes.
"This... Baron, you are too polite, how can I let you spend money! We can just eat the dry food we brought!"
Moulton rubbed his hands in embarrassment.
This time, it was firstly to repay the favor, and secondly, it was for business. No matter from which point of view, there was no reason for the master to spend money.
"Haha, it's okay. You don't need to be polite to me. You don't need to remember what happened last time. The Dominic badge and those gold coins are enough!"
Clemont smiled, and then called on the guards to distribute food similar to lunch boxes to everyone present.
"Okay, eat it quickly! It won't taste good when it's cold!"
After giving instructions, Clemont walked towards a worker who had just walked down the spiral staircase of the landing platform.
Seeing the lord approaching, Old Abel didn't know where to put the lunch box in his hand for a moment, and his whole person was surrounded by excitement and fear.
"Old man, is it cold? Are you tired from work?"
Hearing the lord's gentle inquiry, Old Abel's wrinkled face suddenly relaxed, and he said repeatedly with excitement and joy:
"Lord, it's not cold at all. Look, the coat I'm wearing was given to us by the steward here. It's quite warm when I put it on."
Clemont touched it with his hand, and the thickness of the jacket indicated its warmth.
Then Old Abel continued: "The work is not tiring at all, the heaviest part is done by the magician. We just do some repairs and build stairs, which are nothing to us.
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Old Abel said it from the bottom of his heart. Although he is older now, this kind of work is really nothing to him.
"Moreover, this flight station is related to the development of our territory. No matter how tiring the work is, we will work hard to do a good job!"
At this time, old Abel had truly considered Claremont Territory his home.
He was originally a poor man at the bottom of the Katiwa Territory next door. He had been struggling to support his family all his life, and he almost always did the most difficult and tiring work.
However, his hard work was of no use. No matter how hard he tried, he could only barely prevent his family from starving to death.
When he heard about Claremont, he brought his family here with a gambling mentality, but this time he made the right bet.
In Clermont Territory, he can make money by working. Not only can he have enough to eat, but he also has extra money on hand.
His son even joined the city guard in the territory, and now he has become the envy of others. He had never dared to think of such a thing before.
At this time, the surrounding workers also gathered around.
Clemont glanced at it, then smiled gently and said: "Do you have any other requirements for your current life? If you have any suggestions, you can give me any suggestions."
When the workers heard this, they all shook their heads like rattles.
"Lord, we are very satisfied with the life we have now. We have food and clothing. Now you have built a house for us. Everyone is very grateful to you. In private, everyone calls you 'Holy Porterville'
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An offbeat worker in the crowd said with a wink, and the others laughed in agreement.
Holy Porterville?
Clemont searched his memory bank and then laughed.
Porterville is the king of the legendary Utopia. In his country, everyone can live a carefree life and will never have troubles.
Therefore, Porterville is also named sacred.
Seeing the bright smiles on their faces, Clemont felt a little emotional.
What a group of simple people! For poor people like them who have never seen a luxurious life, having enough food and clothing is probably their only pursuit!
However, this is not possible. If they have no desires or desires, how can the territory develop?