Hudson always kept his word. If he said he would keep them by his side and train them, then he had to follow through.
Franz was miserable. As the eldest, he was the first victim, his childhood cut short ahead of time.
Before dawn had even broken, he climbed out of bed into the biting wind and began his morning drills on the training grounds.
If talent was lacking, effort had to make up for it.
Holy Domain experts had long lifespans. To avoid the tragedy of losing a son during one's "prime," Hudson adopted the harsh training methods commonly used for noble children.
As for the younger ones, their age was their best protection. There would be plenty of time to train them when they were older.
Other than the increased knight training, their daily studies were not reduced in the slightest.
Peaceful days were always short-lived. As the strategy of relocating civilians to settle the frontier was implemented, the formerly sparsely populated border provinces suddenly became bustling.
As the territory supporting industrial production, Snow Moon Territory was undoubtedly one of the biggest winners in this wave of migration.
The large-scale transfer of labor was itself a massive market. Even for self-sufficiency, local industries had to be developed first.
Those coming from nearby could carry supplies with them, but for distant regions, it was cheaper to purchase directly than to face exorbitant transportation costs.
The gap in the market injected vitality into the commercial and industrial development of Snow Moon Territory.
Unfortunately, this consumption boom was temporary. Not only could it not last, but the transaction volumes were also limited.
Orc Empire.
As good neighbors, the upper echelons of the Beastfolk races had been closely monitoring the movements of the Alpha Kingdom.
After witnessing their neighbor's grand move,