I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

……

……

The new equipment is powerful, but it is only standard equipment for ordinary soldiers in the legion.

The corps commander's equipment is still many versions ahead of that of ordinary soldiers.

After exchanging a few words with the quartermaster, Gunle handed over all his work to his adjutant and turned back to the training ground.

They took off their clothes, leaving their upper bodies bare, and began their daily training.

First comes the simplest and most direct strength training, followed by actual combat.

Alcohol and women were forbidden in the military camp, so Gunther devoted all his energy to training.

However, recently, his stomach has been protesting halfway through his training sessions.

"Gurgle..."

The sound was so loud that even the soldiers training alongside them could hear it.

Are you hungry again?

Gunle muttered to himself, a hint of helplessness on his face.

Since the war against the undead legions in the Corrupted Lands ended, his appetite has become unusually enormous.

Previously, he ate three meals a day, and the amount of food at each meal was twice that of an ordinary soldier.

This is normal. As the leader of the vanguard regiment, the high-intensity training and combat require a lot of energy.

but……

Since the war against the undead legions in the Corrupted Lands ended, his appetite has become unusually enormous.

Five meals a day.

Moreover, each meal is a full-sized meal.

Sometimes I wake up hungry in the middle of the night and have to get up to find something to eat.

"What on earth is going on..."

Gunle put down his battle axe, walked to the edge of the training ground, picked up his water bag, and gulped down several mouthfuls.

Water can only temporarily relieve hunger, but soon the feeling of emptiness will return.

It's like there's a bottomless pit inside your body that can never be filled.

"Could it really be because of an increase in strength?"

Gunle recalled the fierce battle he had fought against the undead army.

Faced with the surging tide of undead, even the Silver Skeleton showed no fear; on the contrary, it fought with increasing ferocity.

In the end, even Darth Vader could not stop him.

What is most impressive is the warm current that surges through the body during the battle.

But after the war ended, he was never able to summon those warm currents that were like gas again.

Strength and endurance have improved considerably.

"Gangle!"

A familiar voice came from outside the training field.

Gunle turned around, and Kyle, dressed in light silver armor, walked slowly toward him with a smile on his face.

Compared to Gunther's ruggedness, Kyle exuded aristocratic elegance.

"Yo ho, our great legendary knight!"

Gunle tossed the stone block aside and joked, "What brings you here today?"

"Could it be because our vanguard regiment changed their uniforms?"

"Can't you?"

"Your outfit is much more expensive than our standard equipment."

Gunle looked Kyle up and down.

Kyle became a legendary knight, and his equipment was completely changed.

Even Gunther could sense the intense magical aura emanating from it.

"If it weren't for you, I might not have become a legendary knight so quickly."

Kyle took off the magic ring from his hand and handed it to Gunle, saying, "It's yours if you like it."

"Look at you, taking it so seriously, it's pointless."

Gunle shoved Kyle's hand away. "Come on, let's go get something to eat."

"Eat something?"

Kyle paused for a moment, then laughed. "Didn't you have lunch?"

"have eaten."

"I ate three servings, but now I'm hungry again," Gunle said helplessly.

Kyle didn't say anything, just nodded.

The troops have been stationed here for some time and have a fixed courtyard used as a mess hall.

Normally, food is not served at this time, but there were quite a few officers sitting in the courtyard at this time.

Upon seeing Gunther and Kyle enter, the officers all stood up and saluted.

A servant stepped forward and asked, "Sirs, what would you like to order?"

Three lunches.

Gunle blurted out, looking at Kyle, "And you?"

"One serving is enough for me."

As a legendary knight, Kyle's appetite was equally astonishing.

What would be a normal soldier's portion is nothing more than Kyle's snacks.

However, Kyle only replenishes his energy in large quantities after training or fighting.

I don't usually eat such an exaggerated amount.

"Yes, sirs, please wait a moment."

The attendant bowed and withdrew.

Not long after, four servants came out of the kitchen carrying large trays.

On the tray, a whole roasted chicken steams, its surface charred and golden brown, the fat sizzling.

A large bowl of stew containing potatoes, carrots, and onions, with a thick broth, and freshly baked dark bread.

Each serving is the amount of a standard soldier's lunch.

Gunther wanted three portions, and Kyle wanted one.

The four trays had already filled the entire table.

The two didn't say much, focusing all their attention on the food.

Kyle drew his dagger and cut the roast meat into small pieces, maintaining a certain aristocratic elegance despite the lack of servants.

Gunle, on the other hand, grabbed a piece of roasted meat and stuffed it into his stomach in just a few bites.

Gunther ate three portions at a pace no slower than Kyle, and with exceptional cleanliness.

He would often pick up and eat every single piece of meat on the plate.

After finishing all the food on his plate, Gunle took a few sips of juice, put down the empty glass, let out a long sigh of relief, and a satisfied expression appeared on his face.

Kyle, holding a handkerchief, was elegantly wiping her mouth with a smile on her face.

Gunther glared at Kyle. "Are you laughing at me?"

"No."

Kyle couldn't hide the smile on his lips. "I just think... your situation is a bit special."

Gunle sighed. "I also feel something's wrong. Do you think... I might be sick?"

"Get ill?"

Kyle chuckled and shook his head. "I've never heard of anyone becoming unusually hungry when they're sick, and besides,"

"If this is an illness, then it is a catastrophic plague."

Kyle looked around. "These officers can eat just as much as you."

"I've also noticed that the consumption of supplies has increased exponentially recently."

A hint of helplessness flashed in Gunle's eyes: "Tell me, what exactly happened?"

"Transcendent Awakening".

Kyle explained earnestly, "When a person's body begins to evolve to a higher level, it requires a lot of energy."

"If you cannot obtain energy through cultivation, then food is the easiest way to obtain energy."

"You mean the strange feeling I experienced before wasn't accidental, but rather a sign of a breakthrough?"

Gunle's eyes lit up, then filled with doubt. "But I don't feel anything special when I practice breathing techniques!"

"Breathing techniques are not your path."

Kyle looked at Gunle and solemnly explained, "Your power comes from your loyalty to the Empire."

"Do you still remember the glory of the Empire? You felt it in the battle in the Corrupted Lands, didn't you?"

"That's not a lie, it's real."

"As the empire grows stronger, glory will continue to change everyone."

Kyle's explanation was cryptic, but for Gunther, who had experienced it firsthand, it was the only explanation.

"I see... So what should I do?"

Gunle scratched his head, looking somewhat troubled. "Actually, I can feel the changes in myself, but I can't quite grasp them. It's really annoying."

"You need to fight."

Kyle slowly began to speak: “It’s not a one-sided massacre, but a fight that can ignite your fighting spirit.”

"Moreover, you must remember that feeling in battle, the feeling of exploding, and make it your instinct."

I like this!

Gonner grinned. "I'll send people to scout the area immediately and find all the powerful undead."

"Not for now."

Kyle said, “Because my scouts have found a herd of carrion bison in the wasteland to the northeast.”

"There are about fifty of them, and they are quite strong. You can join them if you're interested."

"Of course!"

Without hesitation, Gunle said, "I need to do some real combat training. I'll take the vanguard to clear the outer perimeter, and you and I will deal with those bison together."

"it is good."

Kyle nodded. "But be careful, the Bone-Rotting Bison are stronger than ordinary Silver Skeletons, and their savage charges are very fierce."

"I like the fierce ones!"

Gunle grinned. "It's settled then. We'll meet in three days?"

"The vanguard group will be the main force; you set the timing."

Kyle said nonchalantly.

"Then it's settled."

Gunther immediately beckoned to his attendant, instructing him to pass the message on to his adjutant.

After arranging everything, Gunle suddenly realized something was wrong and stared at Kyle.

"Huh? How did you know we were about to break through, and even knew about our cultivation methods?"

“I also have officers like you in my legion, although they haven’t changed as much as you.”

Kyle explained with a smile, "Then I went to see His Majesty, and this was His Majesty's answer."

"His Majesty said it himself?"

"Yes, His Majesty said there's no need to hide it."

Kyle folded his handkerchief and tucked it into his pocket, giving Gunle a meaningful look.

"And I hope that you can communicate more and forge your own new path."

……

……

three days later.

The vanguard set off, heading straight for the Valley of the Bone-Rotting Bison.

Gunle rode on his warhorse, his eyes fixed on the distance.

He had been waiting for this day ever since he talked to Kyle.

The surging power within him kept him awake.

I tossed and turned, and no matter how I lay down, I felt uncomfortable.

I finally fall asleep, but then I'm woken up by hunger and have to get up to find something to eat.

Gunle now wanted to fight, to experience the thrill of battle.

"Boss, are you hungry?"

The adjutant caught up, still chewing on his dry rations.

I'm hungry.

Without turning his head, Gunther stretched out his hand.

"Give me one."

"Come."

The adjutant quickly took a piece of dry rations from his bag and handed it to Gunle, then gulped down two mouthfuls of water himself.
"Boss, how powerful are the bison?"

You'll know when you see it.

Gunle took a big bite of his dry rations.

"No matter how powerful they are, we have to take them down."

"Correct!"

The adjutant took out another piece of dry rations, took a big bite, and
"Kill them all!"

……

……

Half a day later, the team arrived at the deep valley.

Two black rock walls slope inwards, with a narrow passage in the middle.

The rock face was covered with dark red moss.

Looking into the valley from the entrance, all that could be seen was a thick black fog.

The fog was so thick that you couldn't see anything inside; you could only see shadows moving about.

The air was thick with the stench of decay, even stronger than if the corpses had been piled up for three days.

The soldiers of the vanguard regiment gripped their weapons tightly and couldn't help but swallow hard.

"This place... looks very strange."

"The lair of the Bone-Rotting Bison, how could it not be strange?"

"Shut up, all of you."

Gunle dismounted and threw the reins to the soldier beside him.

He turned to look at the line behind him.

Of the three hundred members of the vanguard group, twenty-three, like him, showed signs of awakening.

These twenty-three people will go in with him today.

"Barton, Hall, Gray..."

Gunle called out, "You twenty-three, come with me into the valley."

"The rest of you, cover us."

"Yes!"

The soldiers responded in unison.

The twenty-three people whose names were called immediately stepped forward, each with a mixture of excitement and nervousness on their faces.

They are the same as Gonler.

I've been eating a lot and sleeping poorly these past few days; I feel like I'm holding back a lot of energy.

"Boss."

Patton stepped forward; he was a big guy, half a head taller than Gungle.

How should we fight?

"Go in and kill."

Gunther grinned. "Feel that power, and let it burst forth."

"If you really can't beat them, run towards the valley entrance."

"clear."

"Come on, boss, I feel like I can't hold it in any longer."

"Then go!"

Gunle picked up his battle axe and strode toward the valley entrance.

"go!"

Twenty-three people followed him in single file.

The remaining soldiers lined up at the valley entrance, with spearmen in front and archers behind, and slowly advanced.

A biting chill swept in, carrying a stench that made one want to vomit.

The ground was soft and muddy, and occasionally bone fragments and rotting flesh could be seen mixed together.

Each step made a "plop" sound.

The surrounding area was shrouded in fog, and visibility was extremely low.

"This place is disgusting!"

Gunther wrinkled his nose. "Be careful, everyone!"

Having spent a long time in the Corrupted Lands, Gunle knew very well that the more unpleasant the place, the stronger the undead creatures.

thump.

thump.

thump.

The dull sound of footsteps came from the black fog.

"coming!"

Gunle's eyes lit up.

Black mist surged, and a figure resembling a wild bull slowly appeared.

This creature was enormous, twice the size of an ordinary bison, and its body was covered in rotting flesh and blood, with some parts even revealing its bare bones.

Two menacing, sharp horns adorned its head, and eerie green flames flickered in its empty eye sockets as it stared intently at Gunle and the others.

His body was shrouded in black mist, like a demon from the abyss.

“This thing…” the adjutant swallowed hard.

"strong enough!"

Gunther grinned. "Come on!"

"Moo!" The bison suddenly pushed off with its hind legs and charged towards Gunle in an instant!

A surging aura of death swept in like a tsunami!
Gunle suddenly stepped aside to make way, and the Bone-Rotting Bison brushed past him!

The gust of wind it generated stung Gunle's cheeks!
"strong enough!"

Gunle spat, picked up his blood-stained battle axe, and charged straight at the bison.
"Now it's my turn!"

The battle axe swung down with a whooshing sound!
The bison suddenly swung its head, directly confronting the tomahawk!
"clang!"

The battle axe slammed into the bull's horns, sending sparks flying!

"boom!"

Gunle flew backward uncontrollably, crashing to the ground and rolling several times before coming to a stop!

"Boss!"

The soldiers gasped in surprise.

"I'm fine!"

Gunle slowly got up and spat forcefully.

Damn... this thing is incredibly powerful!

Just as Gunle was thinking about how to deal with this guy, more figures appeared in the black mist!

There were at least a dozen bison!

A direct confrontation simply won't work!

Gunther's mind raced, and without hesitation, he gave the order:
"Retreat! Retreat!"

Gunther roared.

The soldiers quickly retreated and followed orders to exit the valley.

The bison herd was hot on their heels!
"Prepare the tripwire!"

"Tripping rope?"

The adjutant was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.

"understand!"

The adjutant shouted the order, and the soldiers behind him quickly took out thick hemp ropes and iron chains from their backpacks.

This is standard equipment for the Imperial Army to deal with cavalry; I never imagined it would be used against bison today.

"Staple the ropes to the rock faces on both sides! Quickly!"

Gunle shouted.

A dozen soldiers rushed to both sides of the valley entrance and secured thick hemp ropes and iron chains to the rocks.

The rope spans the passage, about half a meter off the ground.

"Prepare a few more dishes!"

"Gunner gave a loud command," he said.

The soldiers then set up two more tripwires, arranged like steps.

"Lure them over!"

"Whoosh whoosh!"

More than a dozen crossbow bolts were fired at the pursuing bison herd!
The buffalo herd was enraged and charged forward at full speed!

"Continue the retreat!"

Gunther shouted.

The soldiers continued to retreat, leading the bison herd toward the tripwire.

"Roar!"

The lead bison charged into the valley entrance—

The thick hemp rope suddenly tightened!
The bison's forelegs slammed into the rope!

The enormous impact instantly caused the soldiers holding the ropes to fall over!

The bison lost its balance and fell headfirst to the ground!
The bison behind couldn't stop and crashed into each other!
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

A series of collisions!

Several more bison tripped and fell flat on their faces!
"Now!"

Gunle shouted, "Attack!"

The vanguard soldiers charged forward!

Spears thrust forward in unison!

"Puff puff!"

The spear pierced the body of the fallen bison!

The bison struggled, but had already lost the advantage of charging.

"Break their legs!"

Gunther roared and swung his battle axe hard at the hind leg of a bison!
"Crack!"

A broken bone!

The bison let out a mournful cry, and the flames in its eye sockets flickered violently.

The soldiers followed suit, attacking the bison's legs with battle axes and spears.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The sound of bones breaking echoed throughout the room.

Most of the dozen or so bison were tripped up, and the rest were stuck at the valley entrance, unable to move forward or backward.

"kill!"

Gunle flashed red light and charged straight into the bison herd, wielding his blood-red battle axe wildly!
"Crack!"

A bison's neck was cleaved open!

The other soldiers followed closely behind and surrounded the remaining bison!
The soldiers worked in perfect coordination, in pairs: one would draw the bison's attention while the other would ambush them from behind!

However, the Bone-Rotting Bison is, after all, an undead creature with little reason and no fear of death.

As they rampaged through the air, many soldiers were sent flying backwards.

The soldiers were not afraid; on the contrary, some of them were awakened in the face of death, and their bodies emitted bursts of red light.

"Cool!"

As the last bison fell, Gunle roared, his face beaming with excitement.

"Clean up the battlefield, thoroughly examine their brains, and pry out their crystal cores!"

"Yes, boss!"

The soldiers responded in unison and began clearing the battlefield.

"Barton, Hall, bring a few men and come with me inside!"

Gunle picked up his axe and started to walk inside.

Before he had taken two steps, Gunle suddenly stopped.

A sense of danger quickly rose in his heart.

"Roar--!"

A deafening roar came from the depths of the valley!

This momentum is ten times louder than that of the Beast Carrion!
Before anyone could react, the ground shook violently!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Black mist surged, and a colossal figure slowly emerged.

It was twice the size of a regular bison, and its whole body was engulfed in eerie green flames!
The most terrifying thing is that a skeleton knight with flames coming out of its head is sitting on its back!

The knight, clad in black bone armor and wielding a massive bone spear, stared intently at Gunle with his crimson eyes!

"Holy crap! A Bison Undead Rider?!"

Patton exclaimed.

"spread!"

Gunther roared and shoved Barton and Hall aside.

The undead knight raised his bone spear and pointed it at Gunle.

"Roar!"

The undead knight suddenly charged forward, closing in on Gunle!
"Get out of the way!"

Gunle roared and scrambled to dodge!

"boom!"

The undead knight crashed into a boulder, which shattered instantly!
Debris flew everywhere, and several soldiers who couldn't dodge in time were instantly knocked down!
Fortunately, the newly enchanted armor was sturdy, and the soldiers quickly got back up.

Damn it!

Gunle gritted his teeth, "Be careful, everyone! This thing is too powerful!"

Before anyone could react, the undead knight turned around, pointed his bone spear at Gunle, and charged again!
"Boss! Watch out!"

Soldier Patton rushed over quickly, trying to block Gungle's path.

"Go away!"

Gunther shouted, "This is mine!"

He stared at the charging undead knight, his chest heaving with heat and flashing red light!

"Come on, you ugly monster!"

Gunther took a deep breath and, instead of retreating, advanced!

He stared intently at the Undead Knight's charge trajectory, his body slightly crouching.

The undead knight was incredibly fast, and in the blink of an eye, he was right in front of them!
Five steps, three steps, one step—

"Now!"

Gunle suddenly turned to the side!

The battle axe, glowing red, cleaved down fiercely!
"boom!"

The axe blade struck the undead knight's foreleg!

"Oh!"

With a muffled thud, the battle axe slammed heavily against the black barrier!
The barrier shattered instantly!

The undead knight roared angrily and swung his head violently!
The sharp point pierced straight into Gunther's chest!
Gunther couldn't dodge in mid-air!
"Whoosh!"

A sharp arrow flashed through the air, heading straight for the Undead Knight's Necrofire!

The undead knight had no choice but to wave his hand and turn around!
The bone spear swept horizontally through the air, instantly sparking a flurry of sparks!
The enchanted arrow was blocked by it!
Gunle seized the opportunity to retreat quickly, creating distance between himself and the undead knight!

Turning my head, I saw Kyle at the entrance of the valley, bow raised and aimed at the undead knight!
"Are you OK?"

Kyle looked at Gunle and asked loudly.

"fine!"

Gunle got up from the ground, panting heavily.

The undead knight can cast spells, but the armor on Gunther's body is no joke either.

His shield spell makes him virtually immune to injury from impacts and falls.

Do you need my help?

Kyle asked.

"Need not."

Gunle's gaze was resolute. "I'm going to kill this guy myself."

Kyle glanced at him and nodded.

"it is good."

Kyle stood still, but he didn't lower his bow and arrow; it was still aimed at the undead knight.

The undead knight seemed somewhat wary of Kael, his gaze fixed on him.

"Damn it, I'm your enemy!"

Feeling ignored, Gunle's anger flared, and he brandished his battle axe!
The heat in my chest was surging wildly!
He recalled the scene of being suppressed just now.

The undead knight's attacks are too fierce; we must use an even fiercer offensive to defeat him!

A ferocious, unstoppable offensive like the Bison Charge!
Gunle closed his eyes, feeling the power within his body.

A red glow began to appear on his body.

It's getting brighter and brighter!
In the blink of an eye, it enveloped his entire body!
"Roar!"

Gunle roared, transforming into a streak of red light and charging towards the undead knight like an arrow released from a bow!

The undead knight raised his bone spear to meet the attack!

Günle was not afraid at all!
"boom!"

Günler, enveloped in red light, collided with the undead knight!
"boom!"

The undead knight and his horse crashed to the ground, and he had to scramble and roll to regain his balance!

"Now!"

Gunther charged forward, raising his battle axe high!

"die!"

The battle axe, glowing red, cleaved down fiercely!
The undead knight instinctively raised his bone spear to block!
"clang!"

Axes and spears clashed, sparks flew!
This time, Gunle was not deterred!

Instead, the undead knight was knocked back a step!
"Again!"

Gunle raised his battle axe again and swung it repeatedly!
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

The undead knights are in complete retreat!

Gunle's attacks grew increasingly fierce, and the red light around him grew brighter and brighter!
He sensed it!
That power is surging, it's exploding!
Every strike carries the momentum of a charging bison!

"Roar!"

Gunle roared, and his battle axe, glowing red, cleaved down!

"boom!"

The bone gun broke!

The battle axe continued its downward momentum, cleaving squarely into the undead knight's head!

"Crack!"

The skull shattered instantly!
"Ow!"

A scream rang out, and the skeleton knight fell straight to the ground!

Panting, Gunle plopped down on the ground, the red light on his body slowly fading.

The skeleton knight's bison mount was trapped by the soldiers and eventually fell to their blades.

"Boss! That's amazing!"

Patton rushed over, his face full of excitement.

"What you just did... was like a bull charging!"

Exhausted, Gunle initially didn't want to pay attention, but his subordinate's words reminded him.

Bison Charge?

He recalled the battle that had just taken place.

In that instant, he seemed to feel the momentum of a charging bison, and suddenly he used that combat technique.

Yes, combat skills!

Gunle quickly closed his eyes, recalling the feeling from just now and sensing the flow of power within his body.

The heat surged from his chest, traveled up his spine, and then flowed to his limbs.

Then, in that instant, it burst forth, heading straight for its target!
This is how that energy works!

Gunle opened his eyes, a thought flashing through his mind.

The red light reappeared!

Gangle concentrated his energy, staring at a boulder about half a person's height in front of him.

"Bison charge!"

He roared, and his entire body transformed into a red light, charging straight forward!

The battle axe swung down with a whooshing sound!
"boom!"

The boulder shattered instantly!

Gravel flew everywhere, hitting the ground with a loud thud!
Gunle stood in the pile of rubble, panting.

The red light on his body slowly faded.

The sudden turn of events shocked all the soldiers, who stood there dumbfounded.

Even Kyle was surprised and quickly walked over:
"Gunner, what's going on?"

"I've figured out a new combat technique!"

Gunle grinned and shouted excitedly, "Bison charge!"

"Very impressive."

Kyle pondered to himself whether he could withstand Gunther's attack.

The name itself sounds so simple and unpretentious.

"Kyle, Kyle, am I a true warrior now?"

"Yes, congratulations."

Kyle snapped out of his reverie and nodded. “His Majesty is right. You really can forge your own path.”

"Hehe, we still have to fight!"

Gunle grinned and unconsciously gripped his battle axe tighter.

"Clean up the battlefield!"

Gunle shouted the order, "Collect the crystal nuclei and materials!"

"understand!"

The soldiers responded loudly and began cleaning up the battlefield.

Perhaps it was the territory of the Bone-Rotting Bison, where there were no more undead monsters.

The adjutant ran over carrying a pile of things.

"Boss! Good haul!"

He excitedly showed off what he was holding.

"Seven crystal cores, and one of them is exceptionally large!"

The adjutant handed Gunle a crystal core the size of an infant's fist, which emitted a ghostly green light.

"Hehe, keep them all safe and send them to His Majesty!"

Gunle was in a very good mood.

Not only did they learn the skills, but they also cleared out the undead and obtained crystal cores.

This time I'm sure I'll get a good reward again, and I can exchange it for even more equipment.

"besides!"

The adjutant lowered his voice and continued, "We found some glowing stones deep in the valley; they should be a magical ore vein!"

"A magic ore vein?"

Gunle gasped, his face lighting up with ecstasy.
"Haha, this time the entire vanguard should be able to get their new gear!" (End of Chapter)