Inside the Third Army Group's camp, banners fluttered in the wind as new recruits underwent intense training.

Sauron's arrival did not disrupt their training rhythm; on the contrary, it further ignited their fighting spirit.

Looking at these soldiers, Sauron deeply felt the central province's strong mobilization capabilities and immense war potential.

Sauron patrolled the camp, engaging in brief exchanges with officers of all ranks. He learned that although these new recruits had not been training for long, they were progressing rapidly and had already begun to display the courage and determination of warriors.

Sauron stood on a high platform, his gaze sharp as he looked down at the crowd below. Men and women, totaling more than two hundred people, were either standing or sitting, talking amongst themselves, making the entire area seem somewhat chaotic. Even Yaso and Korena, at Sauron's summons, stood beside him, their eyes firm, clearly ready.

Sauron's brow furrowed, and he seemed very dissatisfied with the chaotic scene before him.

In terms of combat power alone, these two hundred-plus people were enough to sweep away two thousand-man armies. However, if facing a well-trained, large-scale army, their current state was far from sufficient.

Therefore, he took a deep breath and announced loudly, "From today onwards, I want you to follow me in new recruit training. Not just you, but I will also select a batch of legion soldiers to train alongside you."

His voice echoed across the training ground, silencing everyone as they listened attentively to his words.

Sauron continued, "If anyone cannot satisfy me, this prince will immediately tell them to get lost. What this prince needs are elite warriors, not trash, especially those who train even worse than ordinary soldiers."

His words revealed determination and decisiveness, making people afraid to be even slightly negligent.

The originally noisy training ground instantly became silent, everyone awed by Sauron's words.

Among the crowd, Edmund, usually the biggest troublemaker, unexpectedly nodded in agreement.

He knew that only excellent companions could face future challenges together, while those trashy colleagues would only become their burden.

No one dared to object. The personal guards from the Intermediate Academy and the Adventurer's Academy were all holding back a surge of unwillingness to admit defeat.

This training was not only to improve themselves but also to fight for recognition in front of those young noble masters, proving their value and ability.

Their eyes gleamed with determination, as if they couldn't wait to show their talent on the training ground.

At the same time, the personal guards from the Royal Academy had solemn expressions.

They understood that if no one from the Intermediate Academy and the Adventurer's Academy was eliminated in this training, but they were, it would be a disgrace to the academy.

This was not only a matter of personal honor but also the reputation of the academy.

Therefore, they had to go all out and could not slack off in the slightest.

Just then, the five thousand new recruits carefully selected by Sauron also entered the camp one after another.

Unlike the personal guards, who wore messy, varied armor, these new recruits were all dressed in coarse linen clothes, looking very simple.

Their faces were sallow, obviously caused by long-term malnutrition. Although their physical condition was not ideal, their eyes revealed anticipation and hope for the future.

Sauron stood on the high platform, overlooking the group of new recruits, and shouted loudly, "Soldiers, if you can complete this prince's training, you will all become this prince's direct troops. In the future, you will follow this prince in battles in the south and north, experiencing trials and tribulations together, and creating glory together. This prince guarantees you that as long as there is meat to eat, you will definitely not be left with just soup!"

Sauron's words were full of encouragement and inspiration, instantly igniting the new recruits' enthusiasm.

They knew this was a life-changing opportunity. As long as they could persevere and complete the training, they could become Prince Sauron's direct troops, following him to conquer all directions and establish meritorious achievements.

This unprecedented opportunity made them cherish it even more, and also filled them with anticipation and confidence for the future.

Sauron lightly snapped his fingers, the crisp sound echoing in the air.

Immediately afterward, several cooks quickly stepped forward, carrying heavy buckets of steaming stewed meat. The rich aroma instantly permeated the air, attracting everyone's attention. However, this scene caused Sauron's personal guards to frown slightly.

Only Yaso and Korena knew that this was not just a delicious meal but also an incentive and a challenge.

It was only set up for the new recruits. No matter how much verbal encouragement and honor were spoken, it was not as tempting to the new recruits as giving them meat to eat.

"One bowl per person. Today, let you taste this delicious stewed meat first," Sauron's voice was loud and firm. He said, "But if you want to continue enjoying such delicacies tomorrow, you must train hard for this prince, showing your strength and determination."

The five thousand new recruits burst into enthusiastic cheers upon hearing this. They formed neat rows, eagerly waiting to receive those tempting bowls of stewed meat.

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

At this moment, their faces were filled with happy and contented smiles, as if they had already felt the prince's generosity and care.

The subsequent new recruit training, however, made them deeply appreciate the hardship and difficulty of being a soldier.

The morning training mainly focused on shaping the image of a soldier, correcting bad habits such as hunching over, so that everyone's back became as straight as a pine tree.

Walking, running, and marching - these three types of gait training seemed simple, but they required extreme patience and perseverance.

Sitting down in place, standing up, saluting while walking, and military posture training - every movement required precision and no mistakes were allowed.

Even the members of the personal guard had not experienced this kind of training. They were all very surprised and did not understand the meaning of this kind of training?

The afternoon's physical training further tested the new recruits' physical fitness and willpower.

Since most of these new recruits were malnourished and their physical condition was worrying, Sauron deliberately arranged relatively simple 3-kilometer runs and basic physical training.

Even so, after a day, the new recruits were still exhausted, and the situation on the personal guard's side was equally worrying.

What made the personal guard feel the most uncomfortable was the military posture training. They had to maintain one movement for a long time without moving, which was a great challenge to both body and mind.

In terms of physical training, their intensity was twice that of the new recruits, and they also had to wear full armor.

This high-intensity, high-demand training left everyone exhausted.

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