A month later, the war ended. The participating armies gained countless spoils, while Velin reaped immense prestige, outstanding warriors, and dependable officers.
This newly conquered land covered as much as 3,000 square kilometers. Velin named it the East Lake District, with its capital established beside the eastern lake of the region.
Within the military camp, over ten thousand warriors stood in neat ranks under the leadership of their officers.
More than a month of living together had allowed warriors from different tribes, villages, and towns to become familiar with one another.
Cyrus stepped onto a wooden platform and solemnly announced, "The Zeferus Legion selection ceremony officially begins. The legion will consist of three thousand soldiers: one thousand Battle Soldiers and two thousand Auxiliary Soldiers."
"For Battle Soldiers, strength must be no lower than Bronze Low-Tier, height must be no less than 1.7 meters, and you must defeat three warriors of the same rank to be selected as a Zeferus Legion Battle Soldier."
"For Auxiliary Soldiers, strength must be no lower than High-Tier Warrior Apprentice, age must be under thirty, height must be no less than 1.6 meters, and you must defeat three warriors of the same rank to be selected as a legion Auxiliary Soldier."
As they listened to the selection rules, the warriors present could not help cheering. Even those who were relatively weak grew excited and began praising the greatness of the West Wind Knight.
Velin sat in the viewing stand, quietly watching the scene.
Under these rules, every warrior had an opportunity. That meant the Zeferus Legion had no need for useless people; only the bravest warriors could join the Zeferus Legion.
Though it numbered only three thousand now, Velin was confident that one day he could expand the Zeferus Legion to ten thousand, thirty thousand, or