After a winter of rigorous training, the North Wind Territory's guard force had finally become capable of formal operations. Fifty outstanding members were selected as full guards, while the remaining thirty were assigned to the reserves. To motivate everyone to maintain their fighting spirit, Ang established a fair yet fiercely competitive promotion system: every two months, reserve members could challenge full guards, and if they won, they would take their place. In addition, he decided to hold a major assessment once a year. The best-performing guard would not only receive honor, but also a precious Healing Potion as a reward.
The potion was worth as much as five magic crystals on the market, nearly equivalent to several decades of income for an ordinary person. To the guards, it was not only an honor symbolizing strength, but also a considerable fortune. This system greatly stirred their enthusiasm. The training grounds were never short of sweat-drenched figures, and the entire force's morale reached unprecedented heights.
One day in early spring, a warm breeze awakened the North Wind Territory from the depths of winter. Sunlight spilled across the land, bringing an involuntary sense of ease. However, a traveler hurried to the North Wind Territory's administrative building with troubling news: a Green Wolf pack from the Beastlands had begun ravaging the area. They were sweeping through the region, threatening not only the North Wind Territory's borders but possibly nearby villages as well.
Ang frowned slightly upon hearing this. He immediately gathered the guard force and stood before all its members on the training ground. "The winter's training is over. Now it is time to test your results. The appearance of the Green Wolf pack has given us an opportunity. We can curb their expansion while familiarizing yourselves with the Beastlands' environment. All full guards