Supreme Magus novel Chapter 353

"Around two hundred ships. They are crossing our borders right now, near Dead Island. You can’t miss them." Fenagar’s image disappeared, leaving the two alone again.

"What are we waiting for? Let’s go!" Milea kicked one of Leegaain’s scales, prompting him to get up.

"What are you planning to do?"

"Kill them all, what else? If they get close enough to our coasts, they could Warp Steps into the Gorgon Empire. I can’t allow the maniacs who created such a plague into my lands.

"Not knowing they are insane enough to carry it with them instead of destroying it. I’d say their intent is clear. They don’t seek asylum, they want new lands to start over. Well, not on my watch."

Milea dispatched several instructions, setting her fleet to sail with the order of sinking every ship coming from the Jiera continent, no matter the cost.

"What about the plague?" Leegaain asked.

"I had enough with the one from the Griffon Kingdom. It has to be destroyed. I’m not going to spare anyone willing to spread such madness."

"Then you’ll have my help."

Less than an hour later, the Torin Kingdom was extinct for good.

***

Lith’s boot camp.

After countless hours of training and combat simulations against other units, it was time for the recruits to perform their first field test. Sergeant Tepper appeared confident and relaxed as usual, but him not insulting them even once spoke volumes about how serious the situation was.

"Even though you are cadets, you are still part of the army. Our Griffon Kingdom has been blessed by centuries of peace, so aside from the troops stationed at the borders, the army’s main job is to guarantee the safety of our citizens.

"Sometimes a local Lord can need our help against rioting citizens or get rid of organized crime. More frequently, we are called to exterminate monsters. They are usually stronger than humans, spawn fast, and destroy everything on their path.

"Every time a mercenary group is called to clean our mess is a dishonor for the Crown and the army alike. The reason why the mercenary guild exists is that we can’t be everywhere at a moment’s notice.

"We do not have enough soldiers to cover the whole Kingdom. Too many people prefer to make a quick buck at the expense of the weak rather than dedicate their lives to the service of others. If you are one of those people, the army is the wrong place to be." Tepper looked straight at Lith, who remained unfazed as usual.

"When we are called for help, we must be fast, ruthless, efficient. Monsters are able to proliferate only in the absence of magical beasts. That’s why killing one without reason is a crime.

"Magical beasts are smart creatures, able to comprehend and speak the human language, so if you meet on,e ask for its assistance rather than attack it. Monsters rarely act alone, that’s why we operate in units.

"Monsters are efficient, learn from their mistakes, and their system is merit-based. You’ll never met a lazy a*s spoiled monster because they die first. To beat them, we need to be better than them.

"We may be weaker, but our training and equipment give us an edge they’ll never have. Most monsters are unable to use magic and even the few that do are usually limited to spells from tier one to three.

"That’s not reason enough to underestimate them. Monsters reach adulthood in a matter of weeks, while it took you sixteen years to become cadets. Today we’ll discover if you have what it takes to become an active soldier, a paper pusher, or if you’ll be sent back home with a gift wrap."