Magic Mech Wars Steel Torrent-Chapter 114 The Hillside, the Aster, and the Stele without Inscriptions

In the small square.

The detailed recruitment notice indeed mentioned that anyone over the age of twelve could join the army, but they would have to serve as reserve soldiers for two years.

The recruitment even opened up to women, which showed how desperately they were seeking soldiers. The victory in the previous war had not brought the slightest sense of security to this country. On the contrary, because of the seventh-level magic strike from the family heirloom magic item, they were afraid of retaliation from the Kingdom of Lanwu.

"What an ugly struggle," Sulian murmured to himself as he looked at the recruitment notice.

What was the point of being in such a hurry to recruit soldiers?

Did they want to ensure that even if they were occupied, they wouldn't leave a complete social environment for the invaders?

It was disgusting, yet also pitiful and sad.

The overall environment of the Kingdom of Yaminik was actually quite good.

Most of the areas were relatively flat and suitable for farming. Even in areas with forests and such, the natural magic power was relatively stable. So, there were basically no extremely powerful natural monsters breeding, and the more powerful monsters that did breed had already been hunted down.

In addition, it was close to the sea. As long as it developed peacefully, it could basically achieve national prosperity and people's well-being.

It was a pity that due to the oppression and exploitation by the forces of the noble manor lords and others, as well as the greedy neighboring countries that had always coveted this land, it could never have peace.

Of course, if we had to analyze it, it was still due to its own lack of strength.

...

After that, Sulian continued to wander around the city for a while, but then he lost interest in this terrible environment and patiently waited for Nalin to come back.

"I've just had a brief talk with the viscount. We can go now," Nalin said directly as soon as she returned.

The viscount she mentioned was most likely her uncle or something similar, but she didn't want to call him that.

"Okay," Sulian nodded.

"Why did you change your clothes?" Nalin asked casually.

"I wanted to try the clothing style of this country," Sulian replied.

"Oh," Nalin didn't ask any further.

Then they met the viscount.

He was indeed Nalin's uncle, but now he was very old and didn't seem to be in good health.

In contrast, Nalin, who still had a young appearance, it somehow felt a bit ironic. The child who had obviously been ostracized by this uncle in the past was now about to witness his aging in an extremely youthful state.

As for what Nalin meant by "had a brief talk", it was actually that she lifted the blood magic she had cast on him, allowing him to remember this niece. The niece who had been suspected of being of mixed race with other races, and even possibly a vampire, because her body hadn't changed for many yea

rs.

But now, being already old, he was much more indifferent about these things.

The negotiation went smoothly.

Sulian negotiated on behalf of the Kingdom of Avisu, asking this viscount to provide various intelligence about the Kingdom of Yaminik in exchange for benefits after the country was occupied.

The viscount agreed readily, as if betraying the country was not worth mentioning at all.

It was understandable.

Anyone could see that if it hadn't been for the covert help of the Kingdom of Avisu before, they would have been long gone on their own. Now that even the Kingdom of Avisu was going to take action against them, there was simply no room for resistance. Instead of foolishly remaining loyal and being d

estroyed, it was better to be sensible and exchange for a better future.

As for whether he would pretend to agree and then report to the King of Yaminik?

There was no need to worry at all.

Because Sulian not only changed his clothes but also asked Nalin to alter his appearance before the meeting. And they used the name of the Kingdom of Avisu, not that of Prince Esha.

But how could he trust Sulian?

It was simple. Since Sulian represented the Kingdom of Avisu, he must be able to command the tough general Carolin who was in charge of external affairs, right?

By stating the upcoming instructions for a certain number of Carolin's troops, as long as these instructions were carried out later, it would prove that Sulian represented the Kingdom of Avisu!

The cooperation between the two parties was thus established.

...

Sulian and Nalin didn't leave in a hurry.

Because at this time, Nalin led him to a small hillside behind the manor. Going further ahead from here was a dense forest, and next to it was a mountain about three hundred meters high.

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This small hillside, which was now in summer, was lush with flowers and grass.

Among these flowers and grass, there were mainly asters with blue-purple petals and light yellow stamens in full bloom. Coincidentally, there had been a thunderstorm the day before, and now the somewhat wet flowers and grass emitted a strong fragrance of asters. Mixed with the familiar scent of mixe

d flowers and grass, it was really a nice scenery.

It was also in this scenery that a small tombstone stood quietly among the asters.

In this open hillside covered with flowers and grass, among the asters, it seemed to be silently waiting for something.

This was the tombstone of Nalin's mother.

"Why isn't there a name written on it?" Sulian asked.

The tombstone was nameless.

"A name represents the family, both the surname and the given name. And besides, except for me, those people won't come to pay their respects to my mother anyway," Nalin said simply.

Those people naturally included her terrible father, August, who had been missing for many years.

"Did your mother like this field very much?" Sulian asked again.

"She liked asters, especially large patches of them. Besides her own preference, she also met my father here. So, it really took me a long time to decide to bury her here," Nalin said as she gently stroked the tombstone and gave a helpless smile.

She hated her father, but her mother loved all of this.

In the end, she still followed her mother's wishes and buried her here.

Perhaps she also had a small hope that when that irresponsible father returned here again, even if he saw a tombstone without a name, he should be able to know who was buried here.

That was...

A woman who had loved and waited for him all her life, and even when she died of depression, she wanted to be buried in this place of former happiness.

...

"Sulian," Nalin called out.

This was actually the first time she had actively called his name.

"Hmm," Sulian replied softly.

"You said before that you thought I was someone who could be utilized and wanted to invite me to join your unrealistic ambitious plans," Nalin brought up the old topic.

"That's right. Even now, what I said back then is still valid," Sulian said.

They were actually already considered to be cooperating, but they had never officially acknowledged it in terms of those unrealistic ambitions.

"Although you gave your reasons back then, I still have some doubts. How exactly do you think I can help you with your ambitious plans?" Nalin asked again.

"Do you think I don't have the ability to check your academic performance at the Irons Military Academy?" Sulian smiled.

"Is that so?" Nalin understood.

She smiled, feeling a bit relieved, and as if she had made a decision.

"Then now, here, I officially accept your invitation."

"At the same time, I hope you can change this terrible country, change my terrible hometown and family."

"Preferably, give me the opportunity to teach my father a lesson with my own hands."

Nalin looked directly at Sulian and replied seriously.

"I will definitely fulfill your wish, and you are welcome to join us," Sulian said with a smile as he extended his hand.

Nalin also smiled and reached out her hand to hold his.

In this field covered with asters, in front of this nameless tombstone.

The gentle breeze blew, and the fresh scent spread into the distance.