Knight: Becoming King of the World

For the next three days, the Alliance Army’s camp was filled with cheers and laughter, as if every day were a festival.

The soldiers and nobles alike were ecstatic over the bountiful rewards they had received.

The taverns and brothels of Akakarat City were packed, filled with song, laughter, and the sharp clash of mugs.

Amidst this joyous atmosphere, only Henry’s army remained disciplined and organized.

They might have joined the celebrations, but they always maintained a certain level of restraint, ensuring it would not affect the next day’s plans.

In his tent, Henry reviewed the final assessment report that Claude and Ratifa’s teams had completed together.

He was pleased that his army had managed to acquire such rich spoils in battle.

On the final day of the trade, Henry stood outside his tent, watching the last batch of spoils being loaded onto Ratifa’s caravan.

Liquidating these supplies would bring him a large sum of Dinars. This wealth would be used to strengthen his fief’s construction, improve his army’s pay, and better the lives of his subjects.

Ratifa walked over to Henry’s side, her eyes... showing a trace of reluctance to part?

"Baron Henry, our trade was a great success. I hope we have the chance to cooperate again in the future."

Henry nodded. "I also look forward to more opportunities for cooperation in the future, Countess Ratifa. I wish you a safe journey."

As Ratifa’s caravan slowly departed, Henry turned and went back into his tent to begin planning his next move.

This war was just the beginning. His ambitions stretched far beyond this.

With the deal finalized, Claude and Bain set off with Ratifa’s caravan.

Their mission was to assess the value of the conquered hostile nobles’ fiefs, ensuring Henry’s interests were treated fairly.

The other nobles also sent their own representatives to participate in the valuation, ensuring the transaction’s transparency and fairness.

After all preparations were complete, the nobles gathered in the command tent to discuss their individual plans.

With the temporary lull in the war, they prepared to return to their respective fiefs to enjoy the bountiful rewards of their victory.

Henry saw no reason to refuse. He announced the disbandment of the current Alliance Army assembly, allowing the nobles to return home.

Staunch supporters like Edmund and Calvin declared that if Henry ever needed them, a single letter was all it would take for them to bring their armies and join him.

After thanking them, Henry took his own army and began the journey back to Westwood Laine Fortress.

During this battle, although his army had suffered losses, most of the soldiers had gained valuable experience.

A unit of one hundred and twenty Skilled Infantry and five New Recruit Teams were nearly wiped out in the fighting and had their remnants integrated into other units.

An entire team of Grassland Warriors and the eleven remaining Grassland Warriors from a previously decimated unit were lost for good on this land.

But it wasn’t all bad. On the contrary, three teams of Grassland Warriors received new equipment and were upgraded to Grassland Riders.

One New Recruit Team skipped the infantry ranks entirely and was promoted to Imperial Skilled Infantry, while one Skilled Infantry Team was promoted to a Senior Infantry Team.

Compared to the cavalry and infantry units, Henry’s archer units didn’t see large-scale promotions, but they did receive the rewards they deserved.

These numbers for promotions and losses were just a rough estimate; the actual headcounts might fluctuate.

However, he preferred to calculate in terms of whole units, as it made it easier to get a clear overview of his army’s composition.

On the road back, Henry’s mind was filled with plans for the future.

[Battle Summary

Battle Rating: The Alliance Army Engagement on the Akkalate Plain

Battle Difficulty: Moderately Low

Alliance Army Evaluation: Trustworthy, but a mixed bag.

Personal Evaluation: Caladia’s Steamroller

Overall Evaluation: Epic Victory

Battle Reward: 37 Overlord Training Points]

Henry: ???

On a bright, sunny day, Henry was passing through a patch of woodland where the army had stopped to rest.

Henry, along with Selas, Roland, and the others, was about to enjoy a sturdy deer that Leon had hunted and shared.

Suddenly, a panel popped up, nearly scaring the life out of Henry.

This Total War-style panel had taken so long to appear that Henry had almost forgotten he even had such a thing.

’Wait... huh?! Thirty-seven "Overlord Training Points"? Holy crap, that’s enough for a massive recruitment boom!’

Henry stared blankly into space. The other Attendants didn’t dare to speak or ask questions; they figured their lord had his reasons for acting this way.

’Moderately low difficulty? Hmm, it really wasn’t that hard.’

’Alliance Army Evaluation? That’s new. "Trustworthy, but a mixed bag." A very fitting assessment.’

’Huh? There’s a Personal Evaluation now too? "Caladia’s Steamroller"? Haha, is this a medal?’

As Henry’s consciousness focused on the Personal Evaluation, his Personal Panel automatically popped up. He saw that a new "Medals" section had appeared, displaying the two words: "Caladia’s Steamroller."

’So, what does this medal do?’ Henry fiddled with it for a while but couldn’t find any special function.

’Is it just for decoration? Son of a bitch, did Steam’s achievement system sync with me over here?’

Of course, for Henry, the descriptions in the other sections were secondary. What really made his eyes light up was the "Overlord Training Points" section.

This determined how many loyal troops he could recruit to increase his strength! For Henry, the size of his army was the cornerstone for achieving his strategic goals.