For this group of carefully recruited reservists, this journey from the capital of Demacia to Forsbarrow was both a march and a training exercise.
During the journey of thousands of miles, Lux set an example and required everyone to wear armor throughout the journey - you know, although rune steel armor has always been known for its lightness and toughness, the "lightness" here is compared to other armors.
No matter how lightweight the armor is, a complete set weighs twenty kilograms when worn on the body. Normally, when marching in a safe zone, most soldiers do not wear armor.
However, in order to achieve the training effect, in this season when the heat has not completely dissipated, Lux and everyone in this army marched forward wearing armor and fully armed, working hard during the day and studying at night... For these new recruits Well, this is no simple matter.
At the beginning, this team could barely cover thirty miles a day - if they walked faster, although the soldiers would not fall behind, the work speed would slow down significantly when setting up camp at night, so that at night If you rest too late, you won’t be able to study well or rest well.
Lux is undoubtedly very experienced in this kind of long-distance travel. It only took her one morning to figure out the level of these rookies.
They have good physical fitness and high spirits, but high enthusiasm is not enough to solve all problems. The reason why newcomers are newcomers is because they always make a fuss when faced with plans and unexpected things.
Although marching is called marching, it is not enough to just walk!
Lux, who had personally crossed the Dashai Desert and squeezed herself to the limit according to Kalya's plan, knew very well what kind of step-by-step method should be used to turn this march into an experience for the rookies.
Studying at night is only one aspect. In addition, they also need to learn to cooperate, learn to allocate physical strength and experience, learn to continue moving forward when their mental state is not so good, and learn to spend a lot of time patrolling and camping every day without feeling irritated. …
Soldiers should know why they fight, but after entering training and combat status, they should be like clockwork dolls, strict and uncompromising.
In this way, as the team gradually moved away from Demacia, these smug young soldiers quickly realized that something was wrong.
It seems that he is "taking the lead and sharing the joys and sorrows", but in fact, the leader Lux has been adjusting the speed of the rectification team.
Under the leadership of Lux, the team moved faster and faster. Every night after gathering together to study, the soldiers would be so sleepy that they could hardly open their eyes. However, relying on Lux's precise control, even if they walked farther and farther The faster they go, the farther they cover every day, but after setting up camp and studying, they feel exactly the same tiredness every day.
There is no doubt that just like Kalya squeezed the limits of Lacus and Ino in the Dashai Desert, Lax is also pushing the limits of these young soldiers at this time - due to different individual qualities, these soldiers are not They couldn't stay awake like Lux, even later, but when they crossed Velos north and began to march along the river plowed by the glacier, their speed was nearly twice as fast as when they just left the capital of Demacia. !
This is undoubtedly quite amazing progress.
Without riding mounts, without the help of militiamen and pack animals to transport army equipment, and without carrying all supplies on their own, even a fearless vanguard could not march more than eighty miles a day.
You know, the guys in the Fearless Vanguard are all in similar physical condition to animals, and their marching organizations are usually relatively small. They usually march in groups of sixteen in a sword formation or a shield formation—— This small and flexible organizational form is bound to run faster than a large army.
But now, under the pressure of Lux, these soldiers are awakened by sharp whistles at dawn every day and assemble. Then, while talking about the newly learned knowledge last night, they eat quickly, get ready and break camp, and leave as soon as they leave. Ten hours, with only a short break in between.
Almost all the pack animals and carts in the team were used to carry the demon-stricken ones who were not in good physical condition, but these newcomers, carrying tents, quilts and cauldrons on their backs, managed to run an astonishing sixty miles a day. speed!
Moreover, they did not run for a day or two - they continued running at this speed for eight days. It was not until they approached the northern mountains, the altitude began to rise, and the temperature began to drop that Lux took the initiative to slow down their marching speed.
When these soldiers stepped onto the river channel carved by the glacier for the first time and felt the unique coldness of the north for the first time, they were surprised to find that it seemed that this place... was not as scary as the legend said!
Except for a few who were out of breath, most of the soldiers were no different from usual. Under Lacus's training, their tolerance for the environment and their organization have been greatly improved!
That's pretty much the end of the training for fast marching.
Although this team is still far from the elite of the fearless vanguard, Lux, who has been paying attention to and controlling the marching speed, is very clear that they have almost reached the limit-in recent days, the daily marching distance has been They are no longer growing.
This is not a bottleneck period. After Lux’s observation and investigation, some soldiers’ bodies have become unsuitable. If they continue to increase the amount of training in an environment where the altitude is getting higher and the temperature is getting colder, it may really happen. There will be people left behind forever.
Obviously, this is not what Lux wants to see.
Fortunately, Lux also had her own ideas about the later content of the training.
These soldiers already have order and understand the form of obeying orders. The next step is for them to truly learn to unite together, use their strengths, avoid weaknesses, and stand alone!
Just as the team approached the edge of the Northern Mountains, seeing the soldiers becoming more and more familiar with the rapid march, Lux decisively invited "foreign aid" and began the next stage of "intensive training."
Wheels have been installed under Galio's feet.
Previously, he had been pulled by big animals and professionals along the way - although Galio could also fly, for follow-up training, Lux could only comfort him while preparing to give these soldiers some real fun.
Then, when the soldiers learned that Galio had to pull it uphill all the way from here to Fosbello... many of them were confused at the time.
If Lux had proposed this training method from the beginning, I am afraid the soldiers would not have accepted it, but along the way, Lux had gradually gained prestige in the team, even though Galio's body was extremely large and the ground was bumpy. The resistance was astonishing, but the soldiers still followed the requirements and wrapped the ropes around their arms and chests in full force. With a team of sixteen people as the basic unit, they began to drag Galio.
After that, they spent a whole day dragging Galio barely more than ten miles - this was while Galio silently let go and "occasionally" quietly moved on his own.
The soldiers couldn't understand why Lux had to do this. If Lux hadn't pulled a long rope by herself and shouldered the tasks of nearly half the team, I'm afraid someone would have been out of work long ago.
Demacia's army does attach great importance to strength training, but usually, the methods of strength training are to carry weights, form formations, and drag Galio, which looks more like torture!
Facing the confused soldiers that night, Lux told her story in Shurima for the first time.
At the beginning, she told about her several encounters with sand pirates - although Lux's tone was not frivolous, the soldiers couldn't help but laugh at the sand pirates in the story who only fought with the wind.
If there are casualties, turn around and run?
These robbers are so mean!
"On a real battlefield, the enemy will not form a formal formation with you to fight to the death." Looking at the disapproving soldiers, Lux shook her head gently, "In your opinion, the Sand Pirates are just a group of rabble, but In the eyes of more powerful beings, why are you not the same?"
Faced with Lux's "slander", the soldiers were naturally unconvinced. They recognized Lux's strength and were willing to listen to Lux's command, but this did not mean that they were willing to accept Lux's "rabble" evaluation.
Especially after just hearing the story of a truly ragtag group of people.
Lux didn't take it seriously, and taking advantage of the soldiers' unconvinced spirit, she simply woke up Galio and asked the Colossus of Justice to play a game with these soldiers.
The rules are simple. Draw a big circle under Galio's feet. The soldiers drag the rope that transports Galio. If they can drag Galio out, they win.
"As long as you can do it, I will drag Galio along for the remainder of the journey."
The soldiers who had dragged Galio for more than ten miles today heard this. Although they were physically exhausted, their spirits became high. Facts have proved that everyone can drag Galio away if they work together. They will definitely win this little game. Got it!
The confident soldiers took on the same posture of dragging Galio away during the day. Each sword formation and shield formation team cooperated with each other, shouting slogans and pulling the rope around Galio's body.
The thick rope was bent straight, and the soldiers were leaning on their feet and arms on their arms, each one trying their best.
But it's a pity that Galio seemed to have taken root under his feet. He just shifted his center of gravity back and stood there quietly. No matter how you dragged him, he remained motionless.
When the soldiers who had been struggling for a quarter of an hour lowered the rope, they all looked a little doubtful about life - they really never expected that as long as the Colossus of Justice was unwilling, even a team of thousands of people would be unable to pull him from that place. Drag out of the little circle!
"Our enemies may not have a colossus as powerful as Galio." After the soldiers had to be counted, Lux concluded slowly, "But on the battlefield, once we face such a super-sized enemy, we cannot fully cooperate. The warrior's performance is no different from that of the sand bandit who collapses at the first touch, and neither of them can cause trouble to the enemy at all."
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"The fact that you can drag Galio forward during the day proves that you have this ability." Lux continued, "But judging from the current performance, the cooperation between the teams can only be said to be better than nothing - this will This is our main training direction for the next period of time!”
"Report!" After Lux finished speaking, Heathlia asked with confusion, "But why do we train in this way?"
"The reason is very simple." Hearing this, Lux smiled and said, "This should be the fastest way to train - winter is extremely early this year, and it won't be long before it snows in Forsbarrow - when winter comes, Training will be a luxury."
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When Lux began to train the soldiers to pull animals and expand the investigation area, Silas gradually approached his destination in the increasingly cold autumn wind.
Sylas's goal is the Freljord. In his opinion, this is the place where he is most likely to accumulate strength and make subsequent counterattacks.
Because Lux was well prepared and Galio entered the scene in time, Silas took the initiative to absorb the magic power of an unlucky man when he escaped from the capital. As a result, although the man escaped, his heart was gone.
Originally, these demon-stained people had little to do with Silas. They were released not because Silas wanted to liberate them, but more because Silas needed their help to make noise and build momentum.
Silas had an easy time without his men at first - alone, as long as he avoided the main road, everything seemed to be fine.
However, times have changed.
Silas, who traveled north, soon discovered that he had underestimated the weather in the north - it was only autumn, but in many places there was already a hint of snowflakes.
Even if Sylas didn't know much about the Freljord, he at least knew that it was cold and snowy all year round, and it was always colder than the northern part of Demacia.
The autumn in the north is already so cold, so wouldn't the winter in the Freljord be freezing to death?
It's a pity that Silas was driven out of the capital like a bereaved dog and headed north without daring to stop.
It is no exaggeration to say that as long as he does not leave Demacia and does not come to Freljord for a day, Silas will have trouble sleeping!
In this case, even though he knew that the cold in the north was terrifying and might even exceed his expectations, Silas could only simply prepare a few thick clothes and came to Mithril City. Started climbing the Feilongji Mountains.
After spending nearly three days and eating more than five days of food, Silas finally climbed up the ridge of this mountain range shivering.
Then, he looked at the vast white snowfield to the north, with a somewhat subtle expression - it was not that he was excited when he saw snow for the first time, but that he felt the cold wind blowing after climbing the Feilongji Mountains. , the whole thing felt a little... shivering.
"Ah sneeze!"
Silas, who was used to being shirtless, clearly felt that he was going to be unbearable even if he put on a heavy fur coat.
