Black Swordsman
# Still Sloppy
Commander Xhuan casually re-entered the meeting room. Sitting near Chuan, he then called the group commanders to approach and bring a chair.
General Erlong was monitoring the departure of the soldiers.
"clan chao, tang, lin, oh there's such a thing" muttered Erlong reading the list of those who left.
"how did Chuan know"
Erlong was swept away in various questions in his heart. But the thought is busy talking in front of the soldiers in the meeting room.
"why are your choices different from theirs" Chuan asked
"we only have loyalty and faith, without a background like theirs"
"we only want to serve the empire and serve the mentors and elders"
And some answers from their own minds.
"you know why the training of special warriors is so heavy" Chuan continued
"because it must be strong and ready with torment and death" replied a soldier
"are you ready" asked Chuan
"ready" they answered in unison
"all special warriors are not just strong" Chuan explained. They had to be loyal to the empire and its master teachers. In addition, it must have a sense of family and humanity.
Special soldiers should be able to share tasks and be ready at all times. Heavy duty was on their shoulders, not just guarding the emperor but the entire empire. For that, it must at least reach the sacred stage.
"holy stage,,," they muttered
"sorry elder, can we reach the sacred stage" asked someone representing the others
"it's a real practice and cultivate hard" Chuan replied.
"special soldier camp is not a place to play" Commander Xhuan said. They each day get a portion of exercise that continues to grow, but without them knowing it. His cultivation level was also above the level of those of his age.
"you understand" asked Xhuan
"ready commander, we will be more active" they said.
"don't hesitate, we're monitoring you all the time" Xhuan explained. Every practice and cultivation would be supervised by the mentors.
"keep excited, and please come back" continued Xhuan
"ready the commander" they replied and disbanded to return to activities as usual.
The evening meeting that opened their eyes. The seventeen commanders of the group finally understood. It is still a long way to go for the journey they will take. The sacred stage they would reach, was more valuable than any position. Their determination and loyalty were getting more and more engraved in their hearts.
The two higher-ups finally realized that there was still a gap in the alignment. They are determined to start making improvements gradually. Especially the soldiers who came into contact with him.
That very night, Chuan and Meilin darted out of the camp. Far away the two had stopped when they saw the black-listed soldier being finished off by twenty special forces. They were buried in one hole.
The agility and speed of the soldiers made both of them proud.
"their training was quite successful" Meilin said
"but their instincts still need to be trained" Chuan said.
"that is" said Meilin
"even if we were monitoring them, there should be special soldiers coming" Chuan said.
"let's go" Chuan continued. Then both of them went in that direction.
"young master, princess" said they were surprised to see the arrival of the two
"even though it's pretty neat but you're too careless" Chuan said.
"we were wrong, ready to accept punishment" they said
"the next time put your people to monitor the situation" Chuan continued
"get ready, young master"
"please continue the activity, we go first"
"ready" they answered in unison.
After Chuan and Meilin, the soldiers also left the place. They went to where the others gathered.
"we are still careless" explained those who had just arrived.
Their actions were all apparently monitored by Young Master Chuan and Princess Meilin. But we have combed the situation in that place. Before leaving, the young master advised not to repeat our carelessness.
"well, in the future we must be more careful and thorough" replied a soldier.
***
Lou Sin's Shops and Lodging
Lou Sin's business is growing. Their small inn is currently the most crowded in the suburbs. Although the wine is the same as elsewhere, but Lou Sin and two employees are good at creating a comfortable atmosphere for the visitors.
"young master" shouted Lou Sin from a distance, upon seeing Chuan and Meilin enter the tavern.
"uncle still remembers me" Chuan said casually
"for sure, how could you forget" replied Lou Sin.
"this,, this, the princess's greeting" continued Lou Sin surprised to see Meilin wearing a thin black veil.
"uncle's greetings" Meilin replied.
"ohhh, please come in" asked Lou sin and then stepped into the guest room in the back.
Lou Sin's wife and two of his employees immediately came up to the two and saluted.
"greetings young master, greetings princess" they said
"greetings,, it's normal" Chuan replied with a smile.
"auntie just sat next to me" Meilin said.
Before long, Lou Sin and two of his employees brought wine and snacks.
"please" said Lou Sin as he sat down.
"hehehe long time no see, how are you" said Chuan.
"with your help, we can rise and develop as we are now" said Lou Sin.
"do you not have a baby yet" asked Chuan
"already, eight-year-old man" said Lou Sin
"so when I came here,, "," Chuan said and fell silent
"we already had a child" explains Lou Sin. But our son had an abnormality and to this day his walk is not normal. Many healers we went to and the medicine we had bought for his recovery. But everything has not shown results.
"where is he now" asked Chuan.
"if he's at his grandfather's house tonight" replied Lou Sin. Usually in the morning he is escorted here, and plays until noon. Although it was like that, but my father-in-law loved him very much.
Meilin, who previously talked to Minie (wife Lou Sin's name), is now both silent when she hears Chuan's conversation. There are tears that pool almost spilled on both eyes of Minie.
"don't continue to be sad, please take me to see it" Chuan said.
"no need, let him who did not bring here" said Lou sin immediately got up and ran out.
Chuan and Meilin continued to entertain Minie. Both of them give the spirit as hard as anything there must be a solution.
Minie said that the family ridicule and insults from her husband broke her heart. In fact they expelled Lou Sin because his wife and son were considered unlucky bearers. While telling the story, the blocked tears finally spilled.
"mom why" a child's voice sounded. It looks like a child is walking with difficulty towards Minie.
"mother cried because of Tantan" he said after being next to his mother.
"this is our son Lou Tan" said Lou Sin.
"a good and dashing boy" Chuan said spontaneously watching the boy.
"heard ma'am, the uncle said I was dashing" said Lou Tan, making Minie's cries break even more as she hugged her son.
"Formers want to be able to silat" asked Chuan
"what can Tantan" asked the boy excitedly.
"origin able to withstand pain then Tantan can practice" said Chuan.
"i can, I never complain" Tantan said, staring at Minie, as if asking for her mother's support.