Chapter 264: The Growth of Professionals
Upon hearing Butler Ralph's arrangements, everyone in the conference room immediately began thinking in their own ways.
Selecting personnel?
They had to be elite!
Joining the Imperial Conscription together?
This was a great opportunity for them to showcase their growth!
Everyone wanted to gain the Lord's trust and recognition so they could take on more responsibilities.
The reason was simple: admiration was one thing, but they also wanted to earn more contribution points to enhance their strength faster!
Indeed, with the rapid development of Bay Territory.
They were starting to feel somewhat inadequate.
Facing the vast troll armies, especially the formidable high-tier trolls, they lacked confidence.
Particularly in those two previous battles against the trolls.
While Bay Territory's soldiers were strong, they were not as invincible as the nobles and adventurers of Bloodmoon City had bragged.
They knew their own situation well.
It was all thanks to the overwhelming power of the Lord and Lady Yaya!
The two of them not only restrained almost all the high-tier trolls but also disrupted the enemy's formation and drew the majority of their attention.
Time, place, and people were all aligned!
Even with various tactics, it was still difficult to quickly break through the weak troll army.
Beelzebub and Elio were the ones who stood out at the critical moment.
With their formidable individual combat strength, they broke through the troll vanguard, taking down the elite trolls and starting the snowball effect.
The others, reflecting on their shortcomings, decided to enhance their abilities immediately.
The reason was simple: even if they couldn't become dominant in terms of strength, they shouldn't be easily targeted as weaknesses.
In the month following the battle, Bay Territory's soldiers launched a special training frenzy.
Under the command of Instructor Arnold, they completed one special training session after another.
Instructor Arnold's reputation soared, earning unanimous praise from all soldiers and professionals.
Of course, Instructor Arnold wouldn't tell them that his techniques and training methods were all passed down by the Lord.
Specialized training required a certain amount of contribution points.
However, for Bay Territory's soldiers and professionals, contribution points were generally sufficient.
During the training, Matthew continuously collected data, gradually refining a more efficient training plan.
Following Matthew's suggestion, the training camp provided ample Nutrient Potions and Recovery Potions, allowing the soldiers to enhance their abilities without worries.
Throughout the one-month-long training period.
All soldiers underwent significant changes, with each learning at least two or more specializations.
Their average professional level increased by two tiers.
The number of mid-tier professionals surged, greatly enhancing the overall strength of Bay Territory's army.
Although they still had limited high-tier combat power, with only Beelzebub at present, their overall combat abilities improved further.
The strength of the soldiers increased significantly, and their numbers also grew.
Of course, the cost of such progress was immense.
"The one-and-a-half-month special training consumed a total of 500,000 gold coins!"
"Weapons and equipment wear and tear cost a total of 15,000 gold coins."
"The purchase of training methods from professionals was rewarded with 30,000 gold coins."
"The acquisition of various magical materials and consumables for training cost 55,000 gold coins."
"The purchase of Nutrient Potions and Recovery Potions amounted to 400,000 bottles, costing 400,000 gold coins…"
While others were busy selecting personnel, Butler Ralph, feeling pained, reported the specific training expenditures to Matthew.
"Indeed, you have to spend to become stronger!"
Even Matthew felt a bit of heartache over the massive expense of 500,000 gold coins.
And it was foreseeable that as Bay Territory's forces continued to grow, the frequency of irregular "specialization" training would likely increase, and costs could rise even further.
Seeing everyone so excited about their gains, Matthew could predict this scenario.
However, Matthew was pleased with this outcome.
The stronger they were, the more voice they had, and the more stable they could gain more benefits.
Over the past month, the number of adventurers and noble teams in the Swamp Ruins had grown.
But everyone, including the noble scions, behaved "obediently" and quietly, which was the best proof.
Butler Ralph looked puzzled and asked Matthew softly:
"Do you really want to open specialization training to other adventurers?"
Regarding the Lord's specializations.
Butler Ralph knew their importance. Despite the high cost of training soldiers, the results had surprised him.
However, exposing this ability to other professionals would inevitably cause some problems.
Matthew nodded naturally, acknowledging the capabilities of adventurers.
He was hoping these obedient "tools" could become stronger, so why set too many obstacles on their path to growth?
However, Matthew's face then showed a calm smile, and he spoke softly with a matter-of-fact tone:
"If they can learn specializations, wouldn't Bay Territory become even more attractive to adventurers?"
"And besides, we're not doing it for free."
"Training prices will be the same as other training camps, with appropriate discounts based on their contribution point level."
"In that way, if Bay Territory's fame spreads, perhaps professionals might come here specifically for training…"
Imagining that scenario, Butler Ralph nodded happily.
He opened the current detailed data of Bay Territory and reported to Matthew:
August 25th, Year 129.
Bay Territory.
Population:
62,358 → 123,200
Weekly +8,000 (1 silver coin per person reward bonus)
Kobolds: 13,000 → 21,000, Weekly +700.
Murlocs: 60,000 → 100,000, Weekly increase +3,000.
Murloc: Bobo, Level 4 Ranger, Old Six, Swamp Giant Crocodile.
Dragonblood Murlocs: 30 → 60.
Troll Captives: 12,000 → 13,000.
Reclaimed Land: 80,000 acres → 200,000 acres.
Reclamation Workforce: 15,000 → 40,000.
Reclamation Speed: 10 people per day per acre.
Resource Reserves: Enough for 200,000 people for 2 years.
+100,000 people for 1 year each month.
Bay City Management Framework:
Chief Steward: Level 6 → 8 Butler, Ralph.
Bay City:
Military:
Chief Commander: Level 5 → 7 Knight, Angela, Deputy Commander: Level 5 → 6 Warrior, Old John Kars, Chief Instructor: Arnold, Level 13 Warrior, Age 75.
2,500 → 5,000 troops, monthly +1,500.
Troll Castle: 1,000 troops.
Troll Valley: 300 → 500 troops, Level 6 → 8 Warrior Leon, Logging Camp, 100 troops.
Reclamation Patrol: 200 → 500 troops, Level 4 Warrior, Captain Sean.
Murloc Camp: 500 troops, Level 9 Ranger, Village Chief Field.
Combat Forces: 2,400 troops.
400 Heavy Infantry, Captain Beelzebub, Level 11 High-tier Warrior.
400 Shield Bearers.
400 Spearmen.
800 Crossbowmen.
Inspector Team: 400 troops (50 cavalry), Level 8 Swordsman Elio, Level 4 Ranger Feili (Intelligence, Investigation, Surveillance).
Regular Soldiers: 20 silver coins per month, enchanted armor, and weapons.
Civil Talents:
200 → 400 mid-tier, 6 → 12 high-tier.
Manufacturing and Production Talents:
400 → 1,000 mid-tier, 12 → 20 high-tier.