Chapter 224: Chapter 224

The so-called military service model is literally joining the military. One becomes a member of the military, for which the army provides various weapons and training, amongst other things. Those who participate must strictly adhere to the regulations and rules.

It can be said that after joining the military, there is no more freedom, everything must be done in accordance with commands.

The advantages are that you can obtain assistance from the military and it is also safer. There are more chances to participate in battles, making it easier to earn military merits. It is arguably the easiest path to take.

However, the downside is that everything must be strictly done according to military requirements. Many nobles cannot handle this method, which is why a second method emerged later.

This second method is quite similar to the situation Du You encountered in the Derived World during the Nordland Domination.

Those who participate are somewhat like mercenaries. The military hands them tasks that do not have a significant impact and they can choose which to undertake. However, they must complete at least one task per month, otherwise, they will be eliminated.

This mercenary model allows individuals or teams to participate, entirely at their discretion.

They can choose where to live as long as it’s not an off-limits military area. The military will not interfere with them, but will not provide any effective assistance either.

"This method is indeed very suitable for the strong," Du You said to himself.

"Hmph, what strongmen, those idiot nobles simply use this method to avoid suffering in the military. Each one tender and delicate, they’re just wastes."

"Indeed, they always use a team approach, bringing a large number of experts sent by their family. When there’s a mission, they send them up front while they hide in the back and enjoy themselves. Some people even bring women along, treating this place as if it were their home."

Whenever the topic of the nobles comes up, the surrounding soldiers are filled with indignation, seemingly bearing a great grudge against them.

"You better avoid mingling with those noble brothers. They will definitely try to win over talented people like you. But once you really join those noble families, you’ll end becoming just one of their henchmen."

Du You nodded slightly. Although his thoughts differed from theirs, he agreed with them on this matter.

"It can’t be said that they’re all . There are also some experts who employ this method, but there are very few such people."

"Yes, by the way, you should just join the military directly. Your strength is good, but if I’m not mistaken, you’re still at the first tier. You’ll definitely become a key target if discovered by the enemy. If you join the military, I believe that within three years, you can rise to our ranks."

Du You rolled his eyes. Join the military, I’d rather not. If I suddenly leave and come back next time, I don’t know if I’ll be treated as a deserter or a traitor.

This world is not the Derived World; there isn’t anything like plot inheritance. One day here equals to twenty-four days in the real world. The next time I come back, let alone borrowing their strength, it’ll already be good if I’m not hunted down.

"I’ll choose the mercenary model then. Don’t worry, although my strength is still lacking, I have my own means to cope."

"You mean that golden eagle, right? Don’t be too complacent. The ability to fly isn’t a big deal in small places, but this is White Stone City. The Sand Sculptures of the Quicksand Empire are quite formidable."

Sand Sculptures? Are they airborne creatures? It seems the other side has air forces too.

Du You didn’t say anything, but he still chose this mode. Fresh chapters posted on 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✶𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲✶𝗻𝗲𝘁

"Alright, since you insist, we’ll go with this. If you can’t hold on, you can switch back at any time." Seeing Du You’s persistence, the guy recorded his choice, although he didn’t hold much hope.

Suddenly, Du You asked with a hint of confusion,"Wait, you’re just letting me join ? Don’t you need to check? What if an enemy spy gets in?"

Everyone exchanged glances and suddenly burst into laughter, as if there was something wrong with his question.

"Hahaha, you’re really something, not having been to the border much and therefore clueless." The captain of the Pegasus Knights patted Du You’s shoulder, his immense strength causing Du You’s shoulder to hurt.

"Yeah, this is my first time here." Du You moved half a step to the side with a grimace.

A gatekeeper soldier spoke up, "Let me tell you, the people of the Quicksand Empire are very different from us, it’s obvious at one glance."

"There’s a big difference? What exactly are the differences?" Du You was even more curious.

"Oh forget it, you’ll know when you see them. Hurry up and finish the first month’s task, given your decent talent, we won’t force any assignment on you. Look at these tasks, pick one for yourself."

Goodness, I haven’t even entered White Stone City yet and I already have tasks at hand?

Du You looked at these tasks, then said in puzzlement, "Why is there such a task as massacring a village? Is it really appropriate to put it here?"

"No worries, like I said before, those guys are different from us, they’re cannibals. Tell me if they deserve to be killed or not."

Cannibals? This is a very serious matter, it touches the bottom line.

"If that’s the case, then of course they should be killed. I’ll take this task."

"Wait, those villages are not so simple, you should be careful. Let’s do it this way, I’ll hold this task for you, and you take this one. The one about hunting the Black Mountain Goat."

"Yeah, who knows what they might encounter in their village, it’s not impossible to capsize in a ditch. Although this task has high merits, one shouldn’t take risks, especially newbies. But hunting the Black Mountain Goat is different. Their horns are the best material for arrows, and their wool is the best for clothing."

A soldier next to him pulled his own clothes and said, "Our clothes here are all made with Black Mountain Goat wool. The cloth is dry, breathable and dust-proof. Hurry up and change out of your clothes."

So, collecting horns and wool was for this. After some thought, Du You accepted this task as well.

"Alright, go in quick. You can choose a house for yourself. Since it’s a mercenary model, we won’t provide housing, you need to find it yourself. If you don’t have money, you can owe it first, after all, the merits earned from the tasks are certified currency here. Merits can’t be transferred to others, but they can be used to exchange for services and redeem items."

So merits have become a form of currency, who came up with this idea? Du You was quite impressed.