Chapter 144
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Year 7444, Month 6, Day 1
After giving out the instructions Fantodu returned to his office room and called out the head warriors of each ranking. With the rank 1 head warrior Zageruforu at the front, the rank 2 head warrior Akein, and rank 3 head warrior Emyuddo were all quickly called to gather in Fantodu's slightly narrow office room. They're all older than Fantodu. In an already cramped room, while feeling the pressure of the three head warriors, even then Fantodu somehow tried to maintain his dignity as he opened his mouth. Obviously since he's younger he spoke politely.
"Yesterday, just as we notified you, the command was given by warrior inspector general Yoretto. Just a moment ago with rank 2 warrior Harugozon as the command an interception unit with a total of seven members were given the dispatch order. As the assistant inspector general, no, as a single citizen of Lail Kingdom I don't think there's any order more foolish than this. I'm sure that the inspector general has his own way of thinking but I have my own thoughts as well. I would like to proceed with this discussion as if everyone already understands the circumstances. If anyone still doesn't understand then please come forward now. I'll explain everything."
The rank 3 head warrior Nemerukoru.Emyuddo her long light blue hair swayed as she stepped forward. Just the same as Zegeruforu, she's a female warrior wearing leather corset armor dyed in high quality black and crimson with a mantle that goes midway down her back. Her skin color is considerably deep. Emyuddo appeared nervous as she opened her mouth.
"What I was notified about was commencing a practice match against a member of the rank 1 warrior class as they return from the outside. I wasn't told as far as the reason."
Just the same the rank 2 head warrior Dyusukuri.Akein stepped forward with his slightly reddish hair fluttering. While he's also wearing leather corset armor but that armor is dyed black and yellow green. He isn't wearing a mantle.
"I haven't heard about the reason either. I thought that we would receive an explanation about it here though"
Hearing their words Fantodu made a face as if he expected it and nodded.
"..I see. I'm glad I asked. The reason is far too worthless. First off, the warrior inspector general is of the thoughts that he wants to make Lail Kingdom even larger and more abundant. Of course, I am too and I'm sure everyone thinks that way as well. The matter this time is a dispute over the method of how to achieve that. The warrior inspector general believes that in order to make the kingdom even more abundant we need to increase our production ability. Up until here is fine right."
After confirming that the two head warriors who stepped forward nodded, Fantodu continued.
"For that reason, the warrior inspector general is of the thoughts that it would be best to cut each of the warrior class numbers by 20% and allocate those numbers to the service ranking in order to increase our productivity...Yeah, without a doubt that's what he's thinking. I think that you all already know but ever since the warrior inspector general took up his role he's been advocating that we should reduce the number of warriors.
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.