Mount & Blade: Pendor Becomes a Dominator Starting with the Creation of a Self-Established Knigh

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Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, the group did not embark on the main road north from the abandoned Broken Amber Village, but instead, led by Roger, they proceeded northward along the forest.

The dense forest acts as a natural barrier, blocking the view and isolating it from the noise of the outside world.

The paths through the forest are winding and covered with fallen leaves, making a rustling sound when you step on them.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees, and the occasional birdsong added to the tranquility.

Led by Roger, the journey was smooth sailing, and they did not encounter any bandits or pirates.

Rogge led the way at the front of the group, walking side by side with old Járrolf.

Having shed the burden of Yar, Rolf became much more open-minded, and his face showed more smiles.

"Do you think I'm just an old man from the countryside, what do I know about fighting?"

To be honest, when I was young, I served as a soldier under the great lord of Lightwhistle Bay for many years and fought in many battles with the main force!

He turned and looked at the neatly dressed, orderly team members from Broken Po Village, his eyes full of admiration: "Rogge, you've led these young men very well!"

"How did they train them to be so well-behaved, like real soldiers, in such a short time!"

That's amazing!

Roger smiled and said, "You flatter me. It's mainly because they are hardworking and willing to learn."

Rolf shook his head and said seriously, "I could tell from the moment you gave Old Kui five of your divine medicines before you came down the mountain!"

Roger, you are truly extraordinary!

There are plenty of people who are willing to work hard and learn, but very few who are truly willing to follow you wholeheartedly.

Listening to old Yar's words, Roger remembered giving old Quai five experience candies.

His experience still allowed the candy to leak out, getting out of his control.

Previously, when Roger gave out experience candies, he always watched them swallow them on the spot, never holding back any for himself.

Five experience candies—not too few, not too many—are enough to keep five people on the verge of death alive!

At this moment, Roger only hoped that Old Quay would use it for good; he didn't care if he ate it himself.

Rogge wasn't afraid that he wanted to conduct reverse research!

I'm afraid the experience candy might fall into the hands of someone with ulterior motives, causing them endless trouble.

Previously, Rogge was able to give Virgil and Gold the experience candy without hesitation, and allowed them to store some, mainly because they were Rogge's uniquely certified "comrades!"

They recognized Roger's authority, and Roger trusted them in return, so there was basically no need to worry about betrayal!

As soon as someone harbors thoughts of betrayal, Rogge's stats will know immediately!

Seeing Rogge's thoughtful expression, Rolf changed the subject, his tone becoming serious: "Rogge, I've discovered a problem in your unit. If it's not corrected in time, it could lead to serious consequences!"

Rogge snapped out of his reverie and quickly asked, "Old Jarl, please speak! I was just about to ask you something."

Old Yar stroked his gray beard and said slowly, "Currently, your troops are no match for a pirate force that outnumbers you."

You might not even be able to fight against a pirate force of equal numbers!

Roger frowned, somewhat puzzled: "Why? Our equipment is no worse than the pirates', and our team members are just as strong!"

"That's the key!"

Old Yar seemed to read his mind, smiled, and continued, "This isn't a matter of strength. This is your problem!"

Roger was stunned. "Is this my problem?"

"That's right!"

Rolf nodded, saying with absolute certainty, "You're too kind, too cautious!"

"You haven't truly grasped how to win!"

"Before every battle, your first thought shouldn't be whether you can win, but how many people you'll lose!"

"You will never launch an attack if the potential losses are greater than you expect."

He looked at Roger with deep eyes: "Do you think I'm right?"

I know you feel sorry for these people and don't want them to die in vain.

Roger fell silent; he had to admit that part of what old Jarre said was true.

But he doesn't regret it!

He still believes that caution is never wrong, and he always insists on putting people first.

Rolf continued, "That's excellent! That's the right idea!"

"But on the battlefield, it will cause you to miss many opportunities!"

Nothing on the battlefield is ever foolproof!

"The battlefield is ever-changing. Sometimes a small, local victory can disrupt the enemy's entire deployment and change the course of the battle."

"By abandoning the attack to avoid casualties, you may seem to have preserved your strength, but you might end up paying a much higher price!"

"I thought it would be absolutely safe, but in war, people always die."

"Since your team has a small number of members, this problem is not yet obvious."

Old Yar's tone became serious: "But when you command troops of hundreds or thousands of men in the future, this problem will be magnified infinitely."

"You must understand that a major war between nations is completely different from catching a few petty thieves in a village or engaging in a one-on-one martial arts contest in a martial arts arena."

On a real battlefield, in a well-organized military formation, hundreds or thousands of people march forward shoulder to shoulder. No matter how brave a person is, they cannot charge ahead without permission, and no matter how timid a person is, they cannot retreat or fall behind.

When the enemy's spears thrust in densely, our side countered with a dense counterattack of spears. The entire army could only charge forward together. Even turning around in the formation was extremely difficult, so how could anyone be allowed to jump left or right to dodge at will?

If even one person hesitates and turns back, the entire army will be filled with doubt; if even one person takes half a step back, the morale of the whole army will waver.

"In this situation, any hesitation or mercy could lead to total annihilation!"

"Sometimes, for the sake of overall victory, we must sacrifice the parts, even if that sacrifice will break our hearts."

"Rogge, do you understand what I mean?"

After hearing these words, Roger remained silent for a long time.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting shadows on his face.

He had to admit that old Jarre was right.

But deep down, he still couldn't agree with the practice of sacrificing soldiers' lives at will for the sake of victory.

Even in this chaotic continent of Pendor, life is as cheap as grass.

He took a deep breath, looked at old Jarl, his eyes filled with gratitude: "Thank you, old Jarl. I will seriously consider your words!"

Seeing Roger's noncommittal expression, Rolf smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "You always think about protecting everyone, that's a good intention."

"But from now on, as a commander, you won't be protecting any one specific person, but the entire team, and ultimately, victory!"

"I won't say much more. You have to walk your own path. This is just my personal opinion; perhaps your insistence is right?"

Sunlight filtered through the dense foliage, falling on old Jarre's wrinkled face, each wrinkle seemingly etched with a lifetime of wisdom.

Old Jarre's words were like a pebble thrown into Rogge's calm lake of heart, stirring up ripples.

Perhaps old Jarre is right.

As a commander, he cannot only think about protecting each individual; he must consider the fate of the entire team and the ultimate victory.

But he also secretly made up his mind that no matter what, he would do his best to ensure that everyone who followed him could live to see the sun rise tomorrow!