While the elders were carrying out the tasks he had assigned, Mu En himself was naturally not idle either.
Through the spiritual link between the Blessed, he summoned Yupa and Mito.
To be honest, this lone swordsman has never accepted a blessing, but he is willing to listen to and diligently carry out his commands.
Although Mu En wielded great power, unlike Nausicaä, he could not directly see into people's hearts, and he could not see through Yupa's specific reasons for doing so.
However, with Mito, the Blessed, acting as a "translator," communication was not a problem.
"A group of militiamen will be recruited from among the young farmers as reserves, and outstanding individuals will be selected from the existing militia to be blessed, thus expanding the number of Blessed Warrior."
"At the same time, we must comprehensively improve the training standards of the militia, ensuring they are as disciplined as the Blessed Warrior and are willing to dedicate everything for the Valley of the Wind."
Although he had previously told Gol that there would be no large-scale increase in the number of ordinary Blessed in the short term.
But Blessed Warrior is another matter entirely.
The purpose of bestowing blessings upon ordinary people is primarily to boost productivity, and it can also be seen as a reward for hard work.
Blessed Warrior, from the moment they gain power, have a mission that is completely different from that of ordinary people.
The rigorous training is for fighting, the strong physique is for fighting, the best swords and shields are for fighting, and the generous treatment is to ensure they are single-minded and can better engage in battle.
And battles are always accompanied by injuries, and even sacrifices.
Mu En always required Yupa to instill in his warriors the idea that they should be ready to give everything, including their lives, for what they were protecting.
To put it more bluntly, this power is less a reward than a prize earned by risking one's life in advance.
They have already paid the price for what they have gained.
Therefore, expanding the scale of Blessed Warrior and increasing the number of ordinary Blessed are two completely different concepts.
Besides these, Mu En had other considerations.
First, whether it was going to Pejite to receive refugees or sending caravans to the gathering, a sufficiently reliable and powerful protective force was needed.
Ordinary soldiers have limited combat effectiveness; only Blessed Warrior can ensure absolute safety.
Secondly, he wasn't naive enough to think that once he dealt with Ohara's gang, he would no longer have to worry about other threats and could finally relax and focus on farming and developing his business.
Judging from the fragmented information that the tough guy inadvertently revealed during the interrogation, the situation is probably more complicated than expected.
For example, the spy who had previously been hiding in the Valley of the Wind, and whose presence even he hadn't been able to detect, turned out not to be a member of the Insect Claw Expedition Group.
Judging from her tone, the female insect trainer was likely a guide or collaborator of higher status than Ohara.
This means that Ohara is likely backed not only by the Empire, but also by other forces, such as the support of insect trainer groups.
In addition, the words Ohara uttered before his execution also made Mu En pay attention to them.
"So you too have received blessings from the gods."
Who exactly is the "god" he speaks of? Is it Void and ethereal object of worship, or a real being possessing extraordinary power?
Could it be a queen, like those in "Warhammer" or "Starship Troopers," who rules over the Sea of Corruption? Does this "god" harbor hostility towards the Sea of Corruption nations?
Although Mu En has taken control of his soul, it will probably take some time before he can regain his ability to speak.
Too little information, too many doubts.
That is precisely why we need to speed up our pace and strengthen our capabilities.
Moreover, even setting aside the mysteries left by Ohara and the Sea of Corruption itself, there is also the Torumekian Empire true nature is already known and which has always been eyeing the region covetously.
Valley of the Wind must ultimately rely on its strength to resist the Empire's plunder.
"You said you want to expand the militia?"
Upon hearing Mito's relay, Yupa frowned slightly and confirmed the instructions again.
He naturally couldn't know all of Mu En's considerations, but as a military instructor in the Valley of the Wind, he had his own insights.
"I have no objection to recruiting more Blessed Warrior, but if we were to adjust the training standards of ordinary militia members to align with those of Blessed Warrior, I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to handle it."
Yupa wasn't speaking on behalf of anyone, but rather worried that the soldiers' mental and physical health wouldn't be able to withstand it.
Having personally trained Por and others, he knew the severity of that training even better than the Blessed Warrior themselves.
High-intensity combat, pressure tests that approach or even surpass real combat, and repeated challenges to physical limits...
Without the power of the Erdtree, those soldiers would have been crippled long ago.
Even he himself, when he looks back, feels that he was a bit too radical back then.
"Discipline, obedience, and physical training must be emphasized. The stronger the soldiers, the higher the quality of the Blessed Warrior they will become."
"But the training intensity of ordinary militia members is naturally not the same as that of the Blessed Warrior." Mu En had already considered this point.
"In addition to reducing the intensity, we also need to provide all soldiers with more nutritious food to ensure they don't fall ill from excessive physical exertion. I've already assigned this task to Beruto."
"As for the training methods for Blessed Warrior, the initial high-risk, life-or-death combat elements can be gradually reduced."
"It can be used only as a special training, selection, or punishment step."
After all, Mu En now has more time to train soldiers, and it's not as urgent as before.
If this hellish training continues, it will be a huge loss if it drives the Blessed Warrior into a bunch of lunatics.
"Remember, expanding the scale of conscription is a must, and there is no room for discussion on this," Mu En emphasized.
Not only because of future plans, conscription can also alleviate the "employment pressure" for more than two hundred farmers.
In the Valley of the Wind, being a farmer isn't something anyone can do.
This is the most important job for maintaining the survival of the entire valley, and it requires a high level of physical strength, endurance, and experience from the practitioners.
"Being strong and able to endure hardship" is just the basic requirement. In the past, in order to maintain a sufficient area of cultivated land, the vast majority of young and middle-aged laborers were absorbed into the agricultural sector.
Today, the Golden Order has brought about new farming methods, significantly reducing the manpower required to grow crops.
Many young people accustomed to manual labor may not be willing or able to immediately switch to jobs that require relearning complex skills.
Well, the grassroots military, which doesn't require much prior professional knowledge and mainly tests physical strength, willpower, and discipline, is a perfect fit for them.
"We should properly package and publicize the deeds of the Blessed Warrior in rescuing refugees and eliminating bandits."
"Let all young people know that they are heroes, and joining the army for training is the best way to become Blessed and gain honor."
" Yupa handle this. Mito, you'll coordinate resources within the valley to provide support."
The two exchanged a glance; Mito looked thoughtful, Yupa nodded slightly.
Since the Divine Tree has already weighed the pros and cons and considered everything, what else do they have to worry about?
Just do as instructed.
"Yes!"
"Clear."