Chapter 528 Hunting
Paul got up early today. After breakfast, he did not rush into the office as usual. Instead, he put on a handsome suit under the service of his old butler Philip. Hunting clothes, he is going hunting today.
It was not just a whim, but he was invited by the family knight Fergus.
Fergus and several other knights returned to their hometown to farm after Paul destroyed the pirates, and did not stay in the newly formed army. In the subsequent battles, Paul dealt with the crisis with the troops in his hands alone, so he did not call them back to serve.
But after all, they have been loyal to the Graiman family for generations, so Paul does not want to neglect them. He occasionally exchanges letters and gives each other gifts.
In fact, Fergus had invited his loyal master to his manor many times, and Paul had promised to go to his place long ago, but Paul had been very busy and had no time to go there. Last month, Fergus came to invite him to participate in a large-scale hunting. He felt that he should accept the invitation, otherwise he would lose face.
After finishing cleaning himself in front of the mirror, Paul looked at himself in the mirror with curiosity.
“Speaking of which, this is my first time to go hunting!”
He said to the old housekeeper beside him with emotion.
"Oh, that's not true. In fact, you went there once with your father when you were a child. It may have been too long, so you can't remember clearly."
"Really?"
Paul was incredible. Coming from the 21st century Heavenly Kingdom on Earth, he was very unfamiliar with the word hunting. Except for a few nasty poachers, there was no formal hunting profession in his country at that time.
"Will you encounter any ferocious beasts when hunting?"
Paul is a little worried. The world we live in now is not the over-exploitation environment of humans in his previous life. He remembers that he was in Port Fulan a few years ago. After the public trial of the pirates, he returned to Lake Town. It was in the forest on the roadside that he encountered a beast called the black-spotted tiger. It was also there that he met the consultant Betty Dias and her female bodyguard.
“Haha, you can rest assured.”
Butler Philip adjusted his collar again and smiled to encourage Paul, "During hunting, the servants will surround an entire area, narrow the circle little by little, and drive the wild beasts to a small area, and then you You can use your bow and crossbow to shoot at the animals inside, so it is also called hunting. There are people everywhere, and the beasts can only run away."
"The nobles and knights. Such hunting activities are often held, just like martial arts competitions, to practice one's military skills."
Paul took a deep breath and looked at himself in the mirror, "Okay! Let me see it. See the excitement of this."
He turned and walked outside the locker room.
Chief of Staff Schroeder was waiting for him outside. When he saw Paul coming out, he saluted him.
Paul said hello, "Schroeder, I'm leaving soon. It will take about a week to come back this time. If you have anything, please tell me quickly."
"There are indeed two process issues. Something is going to bother you, Lord Graiman."
Schroeder took out two documents.
"One is the routine training plan for the Huxin Town garrison, and the other is the training plan for the Huxin Town militia. Both require your signature."
Paul took it and browsed it briefly. After reading it once, he placed the documents on the small table by the wall. Butler Philip brought him a pen and ink in a timely manner.
He picked up the pen and signed the two documents, "I'll leave everything to you here, Schroeder. Ah... By the way, the troops have gone to Emden for training, but someone has to stay. This time the militiamen Who will be responsible for the training? Haha, it can’t be our great chief of staff, Mr. Schroeder, right?”
Schroeder replied: “It’s Lieutenant Burgan, the director of the training department.”
Paul looked back at him, "Lieutenant Burgan? Oh, I remember him. He was a very good officer. After he graduated from the academy, I personally presented him with certificates and awards. By the way, His military rank was also awarded by me personally. "Yes, Lieutenant Burgan is an outstanding member of us."
Schroeder agreed very much with Paul, "He is always full of energy." Enthusiastic, active and capable, he never shirks his responsibilities. Training the militia is a hard job, and everyone would rather go to Emden to train with the army. It was Lieutenant Burgan who took the initiative to stay and take charge of this matter."
"Then pay more attention to him. He may be of great use in the future."
"I obey your instructions, Mr. Grayman."
After finishing the matter, Shi Luo De took his leave and returned to the staff headquarters.
"Lord Victor and Ms. Setia are already waiting for you in the courtyard."
As soon as the chief of staff left, the servant reported to Paul.
The two men came to join him, and they were going to Fergus's estate together.
Needless to say, Victor is Paul's guard captain, and this time he will lead fifty guards to protect the lord's safety. As for Ladi Setia, she heard that Paul was going hunting and asked to follow him. This surprised Paul. Would a girl be interested in hunting? Oh, by the way, she used to be an adventurer. .
Of course, carrying a beautiful woman with you is also a great honor, especially in front of another group of big men, so Paul will not refuse La Di's request.
Victor is wearing a breastplate, with a musket on each side of his waist, and a one-handed sword. It can be said that he is fully armed and looks menacing.
Ladi was wearing a decent hunting suit. The charm of women and the heroism of hunting suit perfectly blended together, making Paul's eyes widen.
"You two, let's set off."
Paul mounted his mount and took the riding whip from an attendant.
"Yes, Lord Grayman."
The two responded and got on the mounts prepared for them.
The horse moved its four hooves and stepped on the bluestone in the courtyard of the Lord's Mansion, making a clicking sound.
They came outside the castle, and fifty guards, who were as heavily armed as Ferguson, were marching around them. In addition to the single-handed muskets on their waists, these guards immediately also hung two muskets with shorter barrels than the infantry muskets. , this is a lance specially built for horseback shooting.
Ever since he encountered a wizard blocking the road and attacking him, Paul has attached great importance to the firepower allocation of his escorts. Hum, if you meet a blind wizard again, no matter how powerful your magic power is, he will beat you into a sieve as soon as he meets you.
"What handy weapons have you prepared for yourselves?"
Paul asked Victor and Ladi while running on the north-south street of Lake Town.
"I use a bow and arrow, sir." Victor pointed to a bow hanging on his mount.
Ladi raised a light crossbow without saying a word, which was the weapon she used in the adventure group.
(End of this chapter)