The Thousand Year Dynasty
04. Train Tanding
A week later the training of the troops was held at the base of the Star Alcove. Precisely on the field near Atelir Armament. Attended by about 150 soldiers in one session.
The soldiers were intensively taught only how to use firearms. Because basically they've been trained to aim using steam-pressure weapons before. So they just need to make a little adjustment.
As for the witches, they were trained to use pistols and aim. And to increase their confidence, Rafa was asked to participate in training with the witches.
In addition to the warrior leaders and Lucia, Aksa and Nata also deliberately invited the Fire Star group and some people who might be in touch with the security issues of the Pharos region. Even Parpera and the five Yllgarian squad leaders came along.
It also seems that the trio of hunters and Yvvone who are curious just want to see what will be shown by Aksa and Nata this time.
While the purpose of Aksa and Nata this time is to show a possibility and eliminate the old paradigm of the soldiers and magicians.
When the invited people were all present, Aksa and Nata asked them to gather at the firing range next to Atelir's armament.
Standing makes a fence around the field with Aksa and Nata standing in front of them.
"So what do you want to show us here, Nat?" Jean asked curiously.
"Actually in the joint training this time, Aksa wanted to show off something that he had been working on with his assistant" Nata replied.
"Are you inventing a new weapon again?" I heard Cedrik ask.
"Is this about sealing magic, yesterday?" Helen asked to make sure.
"Sealing magic? I had never heard of it" Ende immediately replied upon hearing the interesting topic of the Helen's speech.
"What is it sealing magic?" It sounds like Parpera is also interested and curious.
"No. It could be that fast. Kan is still in the works" Aksa immediately replied to eliminate misunderstandings.
"That means you're working on it? Explain to me what is sealing magic?" Parpera sounded enthusiastic.
"I heard it too" Ende didn't want to lose either.
"Already, already. It's talk about it. If you are interested, then just ask after this one is finished" Aksa replied quickly.
Parpera seemed to nod in understanding, while Ende seemed a little annoyed at the rejection from Aksa.
"So what do you want to show me?" Jean asked impatiently.
"Actually our only purpose is to show to all who are in this place, especially the soldiers and witches. That this exercise is for everyone" Aksa began to say. "Because all this time I've seen stereotypes in this world" he seemed to dissect his speech.
"What is stereotyping?" A soldier asked softly at the person beside him.
"That Seithr must be a witch. Getzja was supposed to be a hunter. Or witches don't have to learn to sword, protective magicians and healers don't have to be in the front row. And so forth" Aksa continued his words.
"That's what I want to get out of your sight. Everyone has a unique character in them. It can't be everything they want. But if with the help of equipment and hard work, then everything will be possible.
"For example; a person without healing magic can still save people by learning the science of the devil, or a Getzja who wants to be able to shoot enemies from afar with fire and lightning, can use firearms.
"And vice versa, a Seithr who does not have a strong physique can use armor or Exoskeleton to be a fighter.
"What is Eko?" Heard the soldier ask again to the person next to him.
"Have forgotten it. The words of Lord Aksa are sometimes incomprehensible" the man replied later.
"So what do you want to show me, Aks? Did you call all of us just to tell us about it?" Sela Jean was getting impatient.
Aksa stared cynically at Jean. "good. Come out, Raf," he shouted later.
And shortly after, Rafa is seen coming out of the Atelir armament.
Everyone looked a little surprised, also a little amazed to see the one-armed girl coming out in her strange dark-colored clothes.
Looks like the clothes Rafa wore are not much different from the protective uniforms of the soldiers now. It just looks slimmer, and the protective part is thinner and evenly distributed throughout the body. Closing from the end of the wrist to the upper neck.
It looked like a rope wrapped around the shoulders and abdomen, with a gun hanging on the right side of the abdomen.
Wearing pants that are also made of the same material but look hard and rough like the texture of straw woven fabric.
There are several pockets on the back, and a small bag tied to the right thigh and also the back of the waist.
There was also a knife in the ties of his left thigh. Another pistol hung the left side of his waist, and several bullet containers lined his right waist.
Rafa wears a glove that shows off his fingertips. Also a leather shoe that looks thick with a lot of ties on the top.
Which attracts the most attention of people. His right arm. There was a metal object that covered the rest of his arm. Like a tube of sword sheath. It's just that it's about the size of Rafa's arm. And only the whole stomach.
The end section is flat. But there is a wooden stick on the back side of the metal protector. Some of the wood is covered in iron.
Rafa looked shy. His skin is white, looks red. His long black hair looks harmonious with his clothes which are also dominated by dark colors.
"I offer you; Rafa the assistant messenger of the gods!" Aksa said when Rafa was near him.
"Oh, is that our new uniform?" It sounded like Margaret was interested in seeing the clothes Rafa was wearing.
"really. This uniform is an upgraded version of the one you've ever worn. Now this outfit comes with a scratch-resistant Forest Salamander skin. And by replacing the metal fibers with resin and silicone, making them much lighter" Aksa began to explain about the clothes. "Cinder Antelope skin is still used, so don't worry about heat and fire" he added.
"From the shape, it looks like it can make us move more comfortably" Helen sounded judging.
"Then what is the material of the pants, why does the shape look different?" This time Jean asked.
"The fabric is made of cotton thread that is equal to Fluoropolymer. Fluorocarbon reaction in..." Nata immediately patted Aksa's shoulder. "I mean the limestone and the Fluorite gem of the melted edge of Sekai mountain. The point is to be stronger and resistant to acids and similar solvents" said Aksa later.
"I think I understand what you mean" Jean nodded but with a face that looked uncertain.
"But it's not this uniform I want to show you" Aksa added. "Playing the ability that Rafa currently has" he added later.
"You mean what Miss Rafa's ability is, Aks?" Lucia asked.
"As you know. Rafa is a Seithr. He has a not very good physicality. Expert in strengthening, protection, and ground magic. Noted as a second-rate witch in the association. He uses his youth more to read and write. And about a month ago, he lost his right arm" Aksa said at length.
"Yes we already know that" said Jean looking annoyed because Aksa gave information that everyone already knew.
"But you guys don't know his fighting skills yet, do you? Therefore I challenge one of you to train against Rafa now" Saut Aksa with a face full of arrogance.
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