Chapter 385: Ch 385: The Root - Part 1
The new recruits stood at attention under the scorching sun, their expressions a mix of anxiety and curiosity.
Kyle’s sharp gaze swept over the mass of soldiers now under his command. He turned to his own elite forces and said.
"Divide them into manageable units. Assign a commander to each. Watch them. If anyone so much as breathes betrayal, I want to know before they blink."
His soldiers responded instantly, moving like a disciplined tide as they began grouping the new soldiers, issuing orders and designating campsites.
Kyle’s authority weighed heavily over the field, and none dared question it.
Melissa stepped up beside him, frowning slightly.
"Young Master, this is dangerous. There are too many unknown variables. We barely have enough trusted men to oversee them all. If even a fraction of them turn on us—"
"It’s a risk we’ll have to take. We’re no longer dealing with petty wars and corrupt nobles. This is a divine enemy. They’ll burn the world down if we don’t stand in their way."
Kyle replied without hesitation.
Melissa bit her lip but nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation.
Kyle crossed his arms.
"We need people who can craft runes and construct barriers, not just swordsmen. Train those with potential. Divide them further by specialty—combat, defense, support. These black mana creatures are only the beginning. I can feel it. Bigger threats are coming."