Chapter 696: The Beginning of the Mission

Devitt, who was standing below the stage, did not expect to be called out suddenly. His face was full of surprise.

Aubrey walked forward and patted his shoulder. “His Highness has called your name. Please go up and say a few words.”

“Yes…” a trace of embarrassment appeared on Devitt’s face. He nodded to Aubrey in a panic. He quickly walked to the stairs beside the main general stage and raised his eyes to look at Kant, who was standing in the middle of the main general stage. When he saw that Kant was also looking at him, he hurriedly lowered his head and quickened his pace to walk to Kant’s side.

“Greeting, Lord.” Devitt saluted Kant.

“Mm.” Kant nodded and walked to the side of the main general stage, leaving his seat empty.

Devitt nervously raised his head to look at the soldiers below the stage. After noticing the encouragement in their eyes, Devitt took a deep breath and tried his best to relax his stiff body.

“All comrades, I am your captain, Devitt. We will be setting off tomorrow. I hope that everyone can be prepared before our journey. The place we are going to this time is the place that we, the soldiers of Caradia, have never reached before. It is also very far away from Drondheim. I wonder how many hardships we will encounter on the way and when we carry out the mission. I hope we can get through each difficult obstacle together. Finish the mission that His Highness gave us, and everyone will return to Caradia safely!” Devitt said calmly.

“Good!” the soldier standing below the stage shouted as he applauded.

Devitt bowed deeply, then turned to look at Kant.

Kant followed the applause of the soldiers below the stage and walked to the center of the main general stage.

“Mm. Captain Devitt is right. He has said most of what I wanted to say.” Kant smiled as he concluded, “This mission will be handed over to you. “I hope that you won’t cower in the face of any difficulties. The Caradia Empire will be your strongest support.”

The assembly went through the usual process. Kant stayed at the side of the main general’s stage and watched silently.

It was not until Captain Aubrey came on stage and announced the end of the assembly that the soldiers dispersed in groups of three or five.

Tonight’s evening training was not needed for the teams that would set out the next day.

This time, it would take at least three months for the team to complete the mission and return to Caradia.

“These twenty or so soldiers should not be able to go home for the New Year this year, right?” Aubrey sighed with emotion as he sent Kant out of the training ground.

“Yes. Ask the soldiers to leave a letter for their families before the expedition.” Kant instructed. His voice was like the cool autumn wind, carrying a sad chill.

“Yes, Your Highness.” Aubrey replied.

“It’s been hard on you these few days.” Kant comforted him again. “I’ll give you a break for the next two days. Don’t worry about the work of the guards for now.”

“It’s okay, Your Highness.” Aubrey shook his head and said, “I still want to pass on the will of the soldiers to the guards. They are usually too lazy, I should teach them some lesson a long time ago.”

“Okay, then I’ll take it as I owe you two days of vacation. Whenever you want to take a break, just let me know.” Kant said with a smile.

“Thank you, Your Highness.” Aubrey bowed to Kant.

Kant waved his hand and walked to the carriage. The coachman immediately drove the carriage to the palace.

The next day, a reconnaissance team of more than twenty soldiers left from Drondheim under the leadership of Devitt. Aubrey rode to the city gate early to send them off. He also brought the greetings of His Highness Lord Kant.

“Devitt, you must be careful on the journey. If you are targeted by some wandering forces in the desert, you must act according to your ability. Do not force yourself.” Aubrey was not at ease and instructed, “As the captain of the reconnaissance team, you must shoulder the responsibility of leading the team.”

“Yes, Captain Aubrey.” Devitt replied.

“Claremont, as the vice-captain, you should also think more about the team. Do you understand?” Aubrey told a young soldier standing beside Devitt seriously.

“I understand, Captain Aubrey. I will definitely help Captain Devitt.” Claremont replied.

“Alright, I have nothing more to say. You can set off.” Aubrey led his horse and sent everyone out of the city gates, saying goodbye.

“Captain Aubrey, Goodbye!” the warriors saluted in unison.

“Yes. Goodbye.” Aubrey nodded and replied.

Everyone rode their respective camels and headed towards the Elf Kingdom in an orderly manner.

Aubrey rushed back to the palace. From today onwards, he was going to take back the work of the guards from the hands of others.

Walking into the palace gates, Aubrey heard the news that Kant was calling for him.

He quickly walked to the front of the senate hall.

“Lord.” Aubrey bowed.

“Have you just returned from the city gates?” Kant raised his head from a pile of texts and looked at Aubrey.

“Yes. It seems that the soldiers’ mental status is quite good.” Aubrey replied.

“I’m relieved to hear that.” Kant nodded and said, “You’re going to return to the guards today, right?”

“Yes. For the past few days, the guards’ work has been taken care of by their subordinates. They should have wanted me to go back and take over for a long time.” Aubrey said with a smile.

“Well, I have nothing else to ask you. I just want to ask you about the status of the soldiers you sent out.” Kant replied with a smile.

“Well, Your Highness,” Aubrey said hesitantly, “I have a request. I wonder if you can agree to it?”

“What is it?” Kant raised his eyes and asked.

“Although, I know that my mission is only to train the soldiers that Your Highness needs. The following matters have nothing to do with me.” Aubrey’s expression seemed to be somewhat conflicted, “But I still want to try and ask. Can I hear the news about the soldiers on the front line from you?”

“Hmm?” Kant raised his eyebrows, and then said, “Of course. If you want.”

“Thank you, Lord!” Aubrey bowed to the ground in joy.

“It’s okay. But I didn’t expect that Captain Aubrey would be so concerned about the soldiers he handled.” Kant shook his head and said.

“Although they only stayed under me for three days, I’m still a little worried about what kind of difficulties they will encounter at the front line.” Aubrey explained.

“Yes.” Kant nodded and said nothing more.

After hearing Kant’s permission, Aubrey bade Kant farewell happily and left the senate hall.

Kant continued to immerse himself in the document. Before the scouts reached the Elf Kingdom, the matter of the Dwarf Kingdom could only be temporarily put aside.