Knight: Becoming King of the World

And last but not least, there was the Heavy Cavalry that Henry had been longing for.

Even though Henry’s personal combat prowess was already off the charts, allowing him to run rampant across the Caladian Empire, his interest in Heavy Cavalry hadn’t diminished in the slightest.

On the battlefields of the Empire, the strategic and tactical importance of Heavy Cavalry could not be underestimated. Their role on the battlefield was comparable to Henry’s medal: "The Empire’s Bulldozer."

With the popularization and spread of three key pieces of equipment—the saddle, stirrups, and horseshoe—and the introduction of overseas iron-smelting techniques, Heavy Cavalry began to transform from a strategic asset into a standing force.

Their formidable defense, combined with their heart-stopping impact force, often made Heavy Cavalry the ultimate power on the battlefield!

A charge from the Heavy Cavalry could easily shatter an enemy’s battle formation, creating opportunities for their allies to secure victory.

Of course, Heavy Cavalry might not be as efficient at killing enemies as Henry was with his axe, but their intimidating presence and actual combat effectiveness on the battlefield were irreplaceable.

Their very existence not only boosted the morale of their own side but also inflicted immense psychological pressure on the enemy.

To put it simply, just because a man enjoys walking and riding a bicycle doesn’t mean he can’t also think a sports car is cool.

The three units of Citizen Cavalry were recruited from the sons of exiled nobles. They came from families of minor landowners and prominent self-employed farmers in the villages under Westwood Laine Castle, perfectly fitting the criteria for Citizen Cavalry.

Sixty strapping young men of excellent quality would soon complete their training and don the armor of Heavy Cavalry!

Henry and Tommy gazed out at the bustling town, their hearts filled with anticipation for the future.

His cavalry, those Warriors who would soon be clad in heavy armor, would sweep across the battlefield like thunder, smashing the enemy’s lines time and time again.

He could already see it: his cavalrymen brandishing their Riding Spears and sharp swords, striking terror into the hearts of their foes. Beneath their horses’ hooves would be the wails and rout of the enemy!

He couldn’t help but laugh out loud. This display of power, this absolute domination over his enemies, filled him with immense satisfaction and excitement.

Tommy glanced at Henry but said nothing. ’Perhaps the lord thought of something funny?’

’Sigh, when will I get to go on a trip with Henry? I want to get out and see the world with him too.’

’I’m always left behind at Westwood Laine Castle; I’m practically chained to my desk. Am I doomed to be a clerk for the rest of my life?’

’It’s not that being a Civil Servant is bad, but being with Henry, getting closer to him... that’s where the real opportunities are.’

Henry chuckled softly, but then his brow suddenly furrowed.

He thought of the Mercenaries he had sent out. They should have brought him a wealth of Overlord Training points by now, yet he hadn’t received any.

This confused him. Based on past experience, these Mercenaries should have already earned him a fortune.

He returned to his study and reread the letter from Vostrom. In it, Iron Fist mentioned that Henry’s Warriors were so overwhelmed with tasks they could barely keep up.

They were wiping out bandits every two days. Sometimes, two infantry squads would team up and take on five jobs in a single day!

Most of these tasks were commissioned by village heads within the emperor’s fiefdoms and merchants from the towns.

This was also an indirect reflection of how chaotic the Empire’s public order had become, nearly reaching the level of turmoil seen during the era when the eight great powers vied for supremacy on the continent of Caladia.

Henry shook his head. He didn’t understand why the Overlord Training points hadn’t been credited this time.

However, he quickly put it out of his mind.

’Even without the Overlord Training points, I’m still getting a huge payout in Dinars, right?’

He wasn’t short on opportunities to gain Overlord Training points right now. Given the way the Empire’s situation was developing, the clouds of war were gathering, and opportunities to earn points would surely be so numerous they would exhaust him.

After a little while, Tommy left the city wall. He had to go deal with the mountain of administrative tasks awaiting him.

Work was endless; there was always more to be done.

Henry, on the other hand, headed to the barracks, where new recruits were crying out for him to train them.

Selas and Roland were Henry’s assistant instructors this time. The two had argued over who would be in charge of training the new soldiers, ultimately deciding to settle it with a duel.

After a one-on-one fight, Roland—whose overwhelming strength could overcome any technique—won the right to train and manage the Citizen Cavalry Team and the Grassland Warrior Team. Selas, meanwhile, was put in charge of the imperial New Recruit Team.

The reason they fought over the chance to train new recruits was partly because they had seen Bain’s performance when he trained the Grassland Warriors and how commanding he was on the battlefield leading them.

Henry always did things according to a plan. What he did before, he would do again.

Therefore, they also wanted to command these cavalrymen in battle!

How lofty was the status of a military officer who could independently command cavalry?

Who wouldn’t want to be a cavalry commander, a master of the battlefield?

Besides, they were former Independent Nobles, and they could never truly let go of their desire to lead troops into battle.

Henry knew exactly what they were thinking, but he didn’t object.

In any case, these soldiers were all absolutely loyal to him, and these Attendants of his would all eventually have to become commanders capable of holding their own.

This time, Henry also made a point of having Claude and Bain... oh, and Leon too.

The reason Henry had Bain and Leon follow Claude was to give them a chance to train in other areas.

A qualified commander couldn’t just be good at fighting; they also had to know how to manage an army and formulate strategies.

After all, not everyone could possess superhuman combat abilities like Henry.

Not everyone was a cheater using hacks.

In the barracks, the new recruits were training under the scorching sun, drenched in sweat. Although their movements were still a bit clumsy, they were already starting to show the bearing of true soldiers.

Patches of green were now visible, and the weather had warmed up, making it the perfect season for sweating buckets.

Henry stood on the training grounds, looking at these young faces. These new recruits would become the fresh blood of his army.

Batch after batch of Warriors had emerged from this place, earning titles from others like "The Invincible Butchers" and "The Unbeatable Executioners"!

In the future, even more soldiers would walk out of Westwood Laine Castle and appear all over the continent of Caladia, and even beyond!

Since Henry was training nearly two thousand new troops this time, even the expanded castle garrison couldn’t accommodate all the soldiers.

Following his usual method, Henry dispatched all the veteran soldiers to every corner of his territory.

They were stationed in villages, farms, horse ranches, pastures, and the Forest Hunting Ground, carrying out rotating patrols.

This arrangement not only solved the problem of overcrowding in the barracks but also strengthened the territory’s defense and security.

As a result, heavily armed squads of soldiers began to appear in the areas surrounding Westwood Laine Castle and Ximira Castle.

You could now see them patrolling through the fields or moving along forest paths. Anyone with ill intent would find their malicious thoughts evaporate upon discovering these "randomly spawning," fully armed patrol squads.

The appearance of these soldiers also put immense pressure, heavy as a mountain, on the spies lurking in the shadows.

They worried that their movements could be discovered at any moment by these patrolling soldiers.

Spies caught in Henry’s territory usually met a bad end; they were afraid of being hanged from the city walls.

This forced them to act with greater caution. Some spies even considered abandoning their missions to avoid a grim fate.

A few days later, when this news reached Chai Kan, a gloomy young man flew into an impotent rage, becoming a master of desk-clearing.

"Damn you, Henry! Can no one kill him?! Useless! They’re all useless! So many nobles, so many armies, and they were all defeated by Henry!"

"Damn it all! After I gave them so much money and so many weapons!"