Year 7444, Month 6, Day 1
Since the assembly of elders has continued to push back against it, there hasn't been much of any change at all to the number of warriors but he's still been advocating that. And then the other day, we received divine instruction from her majesty Lilus. The details were over a number of topics unlike ever seen until now. However, among those the warriors were almost not mentioned at all. The only words she offered us were "Rank 1 is fine. Deal with the fall in quality of Ranks 2 and 3." was just that."
Hearing that Akein and Emyuddo looked down making mortified faces. In their eyes they were directly referenced by her majesty the Queen in the "fall in quality". Certainly they haven't just been playing around but it's true they've felt a drop in quality compared to 10 years ago as well.
"Hearing this what do you think? Do you have any ideas on what to do?"
Fantodu questioned the two head warriors.
"I would like to increase the amount of time for training. I'll discuss the details afterwards with rank 3 head warrior Emyuddo but in order to make the most effective use of the extended time I would like for the two of us to devise some means."
Akein replied.
"We should urgently revise the details of the training and on top of closely investigating them, we should abandon the standardized training and focus on growing each individuals strong points while also having them overcome their weak points."
Emyuddo replied as well.
"That's true. I think we should start off with things like that. However, it seems that warrior inspector general would have preferred the effects be shown even sooner. He's thinking about having 20% of the warriors with the lowest abilities of each ranking retire and include them into the service ranking. I think that he's most likely aiming to pull out the motivation of the remaining warriors through that act as well. And then, in the case it really comes to that, I'm sure the morale of the remaining warriors will drop a bit. What I think was raised as a plan to avoid that is for the rank 2 and 3 warriors to defeat a rank 1 warrior."
Of course it's not as if all Fantodu's guess is on the mark but Fantodu said with a confident expression while looking at the two head warriors. Akein and Emyuddo couldn't hide their surprise. Only Zageruforu was making a bitter face as he stood in the back.
"The basis for those thoughts of the warrior inspector general-dono being "There's no difference in the abilities between each ranking of warriors. The only difference is their skill with magic." is something I'm sure you already know. I dare to question this but what do you two think in regards to this?"
Fantodu caressed his grey hair which isn't very appealing as a Dark Elf while asking.
"If it's ranks 2 and 3 then I think it's fine to say that's largely correct. Of course if you properly make the comparison then I think that rank 2 is slightly above rank 3 in some ways...Nevertheless, whether it be simply martial arts and obviously magic as well they're not match for rank 1. If they're going to be a match for rank 1 then..if the opponent is just one then, at the very least they would need at least three people to challenge them at the risk of their lives. It would be while preparing themselves for two of them to be killed or suffer heavy injuries though. Obviously it would also be necessary to make preparations under favorable conditions as well."
The rank 3 head warrior Emyuddo said. Hearing that the rank 2 head warrior Akein nodded as well.
"It's almost the same opinion as myself. Zageruforu rank 1 head warrior. How about you?"
After accepting Emyuddo's answer Fantodu questioned the rank 1 head warrior who was still standing disappointed in the back.
"..I'm of the..same opinion."
Zageruforu twisted his face in regret as he replied.
"Ho? I remember you saying that seven people of rank 2 and 3 would be plenty to challenge them but..."
Fantodu said it disagreeably. He still took it personally how Zageruforu made a slip up in his words the other day. He thinks that if something unnecessary hadn't been said it wouldn't have gotten this complicated.
"Well it's fine. As a matter of fact the things I just said were a statement that Zageruforu rank 1 head warrior said in front of the assembly of elders. It ended up taking the shape of the warrior inspector general taking it as his pledge."
While the two head warriors eyes went wide, Fantodu continued his words.
"The order has already been given out to prevent the infiltration of any dark elves who don't have the yellow ribbon as a mark tied on their arm from making it above the 4th perimeter of the mountain. According to Zagerufory head warriors report there's two targets. It's possible that both Dendudasu and Chizumagurol will return from outside within the next two months.
Just, please think carefully about it. What can be earned from the warriors injuring each other. We will end up losing 20% of the total number of warriors as well. Of course, since they'll end up servicing our country through the service ranking I'm sure it will still raise the national power of our country. Nevertheless decreasing our precious active duty warriors who have gone through training by 20%, I wonder how we are supposed to accomplish the Royal Road Paradise Construction Project from here on out.
Year 7444, Month 6, Day 20
She flew into the air and while Miduchi was making a twisted face she sent pale blue lightning flying from her left hand.