Merchant From Earth in the Magical World
Chapter 77: Three-Level Military System_1

Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Three-Level Military System_1

After counting, there were a total of 36 Werewolf Tribes that had come to attend the assembly at the southern edge of Thunderous Swamp.

The population of each Werewolf Tribe varied. Although it was still not possible to calculate their total population precisely, it was estimated to be between twelve thousand to sixteen thousand.

The Werewolf Tribes practiced total mobilization: except for the cubs, all were Werewolf Warriors, with a significant portion being Second Order Great Werewolves. Added to that were the Werewolf Heroes and the swamp beasts they had tamed. This was an army that could not be ignored.

Now, before the Werewolf Clan Leaders, was a painting of three armed Werewolf Warriors.

The first was dressed in a black vest, holding a Steel Chains in their hand, and had a slingshot tucked into their waist.

The second Werewolf wore half-body Steel Studded Armor, equipped with a Steel Chains, a slingshot, a multi-functional engineer shovel, shoulder straps, a belt, and a backpack.

The third Werewolf was clad in Half Body Plate Armor, all their equipment identical to that of an Eternal Domain Werewolf Warrior, and beside them was a bicycle.

After the Clan Leaders had inspected these three sets of Werewolf Warrior equipment, Yan Xing said, "The first set of Werewolf Warrior equipment can be purchased by all Werewolf Tribes from the Eternal Domain with food. The black vest is called a Stab-proof Vest, which can effectively prevent stabbing injuries from bladed weapons, though it is less protective against blunt weapons. Combined with a Steel Chains and a slingshot, it can deal with general emergencies.

"The second type of Werewolf equipment, for now, is only provided by the Eternal Domain to the Red Mud Wetland Werewolf Tribe. I also hope that Clan Leader Duan’er can take on greater responsibility in coordinating the defense of other Werewolf Tribes and organize an elite Werewolf army."

Duan’er immediately straightened his back. Look at that! Everyone, look! *That’s* what I call close! This is what I call true intimacy! The exclusive provision of Steel Studded Armor for the Red Mud Wetland Werewolf Tribe shows just how important our tribe is in Master Yan Xing’s eyes!

Duan’er said, "Please rest assured, Master Yan Xing, our Red Mud Wetland Werewolf Warriors will certainly protect the safety of everyone’s territories."

However, Yan Xing said, "The Werewolf Warriors of the Red Mud Wetland are too few. I think a conscription system should be implemented. The Eternal Domain can assist Clan Leader Duan’er in building a Werewolf Barracks in the Red Mud Wetland, with an initial scale of one thousand. We’ll call it the Southern Barracks of Thunderous Swamp.

"The Southern Barracks will have the Red Mud Wetland Werewolf Warriors as its core, with other tribes sending their Werewolf Warriors to fill any gaps. Of course, this is not to have the warriors from other tribes join the Red Mud Wetland. They would serve for a term of four or six months, after which they would return to their tribes upon completing their service and hand over their weapons and equipment. The tribes will continue to send warriors to the Southern Barracks to serve, keeping the barracks always at a thousand-strong.

"The Werewolf Warriors of the Southern Barracks will not engage in labor or production, devoting themselves to training and patrolling the defense zone, in coordination with warriors from each tribe to protect our property. The advantage of maintaining a professional army is that whenever we are attacked at any location, we have a professional army that can provide rapid support. Therefore, it is also necessary for all tribes to fully support the establishment of the Southern Barracks. Only by having a strong army can we safeguard our possessions."

The fact that soldiers would return to their respective homes after their service lessened the Clan Leaders’ resistance to the establishment of the Southern Barracks. After all, this army existed for the benefit of everyone. The establishment of the Southern Barracks, therefore, did not encounter much opposition.

Duan’er was appointed overall commander of the Southern Barracks, and Yan Xing suggested Li Zhua from Stenchwater Forest act as the deputy commander. He also proposed that Heroes from each tribe take turns serving as officers in the Southern Barracks. This was all agreed upon by the Werewolf Clan Leaders.

After discussing the Southern Barracks, the Werewolves turned their attention to the third Werewolf Warrior depicted in the drawing. The warrior depicted was armed to the teeth, a truly comprehensive and deluxe armament. It was so luxurious it made all the Werewolf Clan Leaders envious.

Yan Xing took a sip of water, cleared his throat, and said, "The third type of Werewolf equipment is available only to the warriors of the Light Armored Werewolf Mobile Force, which is directly under the control of the Eternal Domain. The primary source for Light Armored Werewolf Warriors will be the Werewolf subjects of the Eternal Domain. Another source I plan is to recruit outstanding Werewolf Warriors from the Southern Barracks.

"I require Light Armored Werewolf Warriors to serve at least five years in my army. When one chooses to retire, my Werewolf Commander, Olaf, will, based on their performance during service, grant them a portion of the equipment they once used. Werewolves who have distinguished themselves with military achievements will have the opportunity to be granted a full set of equipment, as the Eternal Domain’s acknowledgment and reward for their honor as warriors.

"I hope the Clan Leaders will allow warriors who wish to join the Light Armored Werewolf Mobile Force to do so. The Eternal Domain will also provide certain compensation to their tribes for these exceptional warriors. Furthermore, when a warrior achieves distinction, I will reward not only the warrior but also their tribe of origin. If a warrior unfortunately falls in battle, the Eternal Domain will also provide a pension to their tribe."

To be honest, none of the Werewolf Tribes were very large to begin with. Giving their best warriors to the Eternal Domain for five years... the Clan Leaders were naturally reluctant. But Master Yan Xing was offering so much! After five years of service, even if a warrior didn’t earn enough merit to bring back a full set of equipment, just bringing back parts would be significant. A few such warriors pooling their returned gear might even assemble several complete sets! That would be a treasure to safeguard the tribe, an absolutely glorious matter for the entire tribe. It was only for five years, after all; it wasn’t as if they were giving their warriors away permanently.

Yan Xing’s plan to hire warriors from the Werewolf Tribes to expand his own Werewolf army faced no obstacles and was approved by the Werewolf Clan Leaders.

Thus, Yan Xing could quickly organize a Light Armored Werewolf Mobile Force of two to three hundred warriors without spending God-given gold coins or waiting for the Wolf Den’s refresh cycle. This substantially enhanced the Eternal Domain’s offensive and defensive capabilities.

As for the compensation for the Werewolf Tribes... how much could that possibly cost? A single piece of aloeswood would be more than enough.

Now, Yan Xing’s three-tier military system had been approved at the Werewolf Clan Leaders’ meeting.

The first-tier Werewolf Warriors were true militiamen. They worked during peacetime and served as soldiers during wartime, protecting the frontlines of the Eternal Commerce Company’s assets.

The second-tier Werewolf Warriors were conscripts, serving in the Southern Barracks located in the Red Mud Wetland. These full-time warriors, akin to the security team of the Eternal Commerce Company, patrolled as their daily duty. In the event of war, they would be the main force resisting invasions.

The third-tier Werewolf Warriors were professional combat soldiers, serving in the Eternal Domain. The Light Armored Werewolf Mobile Force was a tactical unit. On the battlefield, their primary function was to ride bicycles to execute tactical incursions and flanking maneuvers, independently engaging in combat with modern equipment provided by Yan Xing.

Once this three-tier military system was established, the Eternal Domain would be difficult to significantly harm through general invasions, unless it was specifically targeted by the Human, Orc, Elf, and swamp factions from the Wildwind Highlands.