Mage Veigar

Chapter 270 Erkia
The city of Erkia.

The city has a total permanent population of 2000 million. Due to its abundant mines and developed transportation, it is known as the Pearl of the Orient.

Erkia was one of the great cities in ancient times, so it has 5 crystal hubs. At the same time, as an important city in the east of the empire, it is home to the Seventh Army, the largest army in the east.

Vega arrived at Erkia Castle in the evening of the next day.

Although magic lanterns are not popular here, the traditional lights hanging on the streets are no less than the flickering magic lanterns. Accustomed to the advanced urban culture of the imperial capital, suddenly coming to Erkia is like traveling through time and space.

Both are important cities of the empire.

Compared with the city of Kareni, Erkia lacks a bit of solemnity. Compared with the Imperial Immortal City, the pace here is much slower.

If I had to describe it in words, Erkia would probably be peaceful, prosperous...happy.

Yes, it is happiness.

Although Vega and the law enforcement team were holding swords, the passers-by did not look at them with fear, but consciously made way for them. Some girls even gave Vega a friendly smile when they saw him.

This is different from the Imperial Capital and Kaleniko.

I still remember that when he was in Kareni, even though he was a child, the civilians would be afraid of him as long as he held a sword, but here he can actually make a living by relying on his looks.

"General, I like this city."

Walking along the way, Iroh said excitedly with all his eyes full of new things: "I have heard that Erkia is one of the cities with the highest happiest index of the residents in the empire. Now I see that it is indeed worthy of its reputation. Although it is not as prosperous as the imperial capital, I like it here."

"Hahaha, Lieutenant Ilo doesn't know something."

Dar took the opportunity to say, "The Empire and the Holy Dynasty have been friends for generations. Elkia serves as a bridge between the two countries and has not smelled the smell of gunpowder for hundreds of years. Although this place is known as a retirement home for officers, there has never been a precedent for officers who came to Elkia to apply for transfer."

“I see.” Vega suddenly understood.

If the diplomatic relations between the Empire and the Holy Dynasty were this good, then it would indeed be possible for such a "happy" city to be born in troubled times. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this was the safest city in the Empire.

Why do you say that?

Because in order to attack Erkia, one must cross the border of the Holy Dynasty. As long as the Holy Dynasty remains on good terms with the Empire and never falls, the city of Erkia will not have to worry about being attacked.

In other words.

The peace of Erkia has lasted from the founding of the country to the present day. Compared with other cities, it is inevitable that there is an atmosphere of happiness everywhere, but how long can this atmosphere last?
Vega, who was already used to the smell of gunpowder, was somewhat allergic to the atmosphere of this city.

Under the protection of the law enforcement team, Vega came to the military camp in the suburbs. From here he could see from afar that the team waiting to greet him at the gate of the military camp seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

“Thank you for your hard work, Brigadier General Vega.”

The Chief of Staff of the Seventh Army, Lieutenant General Eskar, came to Vega and said, "After we last met in the Imperial Capital, I never thought that you would join the Seventh Army. On behalf of the Seventh Army, I welcome you."

"I'm new here, please take good care of me, Chief of Staff."

Vega saluted Eskar, and a few hours later, Vega met with the commander-in-chief here, Hausmann Christian, and completed the relevant transfer procedures.

After all the formalities are completed.

Led by Chief of Staff Eskar, Vega came to a three-story detached villa.

"This will be your residence from now on."

Chief of Staff Eskar pointed to the north and said, "My house is in Area A. As long as I'm in the barracks, you're welcome to visit me anytime. I'll take my leave now."

“Thank you for your hard work.” When Eskar’s figure disappeared on the horizon, Vega turned around and took a look at this future home.

First of all, this is a rather luxurious three-story villa, equipped with a 20-man guard team, including two magicians and 15 professionals. It can be said to be a very powerful defensive lineup.

Enter the villa.

Vega discovered that there was a 10-member female soldier team responsible for the daily affairs of the house, and the kitchen was specially equipped with two cooks from the cooking squad. This treatment was in stark contrast to that of the middle and low-level officers.

Since Vega is about to serve in the Independent Heavy Armored Brigade.

Therefore, this house was built directly inside the base of the heavy armored brigade. It is also regarded as one of the most heavily guarded restricted areas of the entire heavy armored brigade. The area around the villa is also a key patrol route for soldiers on duty.

Vega is very satisfied with this place.

The strong sense of security made Vega feel that his struggles so far were not meaningless. He slept soundly that night. He had not experienced such a safe and comfortable feeling for a long time.

“When was the last time you felt this safe?”

Vega thought about it carefully and felt that he had only experienced this feeling on Earth. He had never experienced it again since coming to this strange world.

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After a good night's sleep, the next day arrived.

The inauguration ceremony was held today, and Vega was standing in the center of the parade ground of the Independent Heavy Armored Brigade.

After a long ceremony, Commander-in-Chief Hausman solemnly announced: "Ahem... I declare that Brigadier General Vega from the Imperial Capital will serve as the supreme commander of the Seventh Army, the Independent Heavy Brigade, starting today."

A banner with a sword and shield crossed was handed to Veigar.

Commander-in-Chief Hausmann saluted Vega and said, "From today on, the 'victory' of the Independent Heavy Brigade is in your hands. Please lead the Imperial 7th Army to victory."

The crossed swords and the unbreakable shield are embroidered on the flag with a black background and a gold border.

This is the flag of the Independent Heavy Brigade, and its name is "Victory".

The name of the army is like the flag. The Independent Heavy Brigade of the Imperial Seventh Army is the most elite unit directly under the military headquarters besides the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Divisions. It has the qualifications for independent command, so the number of the Independent Heavy Brigade is consistent with the name of the flag, also named -

victory!

The cross sword is used for attack and symbolizes glory.

The unbreakable shield represents defense and symbolizes dedication.

The core belief of the Seventh Army's only independent heavy brigade is glory and dedication. It is the place of glory that every soldier yearns for and the victorious army that every general desires. The troops that Vega is about to lead are truly elite troops.

This unit has only one mission:

As the sword and shield, he led the Seventh Army and the Empire to victory in the most dangerous moments.

Veigar took the sword and shield, and the flag with the smell of gunpowder on it. He stood at attention and saluted, saying, "For victory!"

Crash.

As Vega finished speaking, all the soldiers of the Independent Heavy Brigade raised their spears and made a powerful sound.

"For the Empire!"

(End of this chapter)