The Wizard: Grinding Experience Starting with Knight Breathing Techniques 40

Chapter 0040: The Legendary Knight [Thousand-Faced Knight] (Seeking More Readers)

The Thousand-Faced Knight, nameless. Perhaps the most mysterious legendary knight in history. No one knows his name, no one knows when he became a legend, and no one has ever seen his face. But his title, Thousand-Faced Knight, is deeply imprinted in the hearts of many descendants. This is a nameless legend. If the Deathbird’s Chorus was founded by the Thousand-Faced Knight, then that organization is truly formidable.

“Fred, do you think it might be someone trying to get rid of me?” Li Wei asked.

Fred thought for a moment, then said, “Most likely the Black Mountain Duke.”

“But the Black Mountain Duke had the chance to eliminate me six years ago,” Li Wei said.

“That’s different. Six years ago, it was the time of the Holy War, the time your father had just died. Eliminating you at that point would have caused unnecessary trouble. But now, six years have passed. The Black Snake Knight is gone, a thing of the past, and you, as the Black Snake Knight’s heir, have disappeared from everyone’s sight. At this time, hiring an assassin to eliminate you to prevent future troubles is certainly the most appropriate course of action. It’s just that the Black Mountain Duke probably didn’t expect that in just six years, you’ve grown from a child into a true knight,” Knight Fred said.

“Could it be Abraham from the Church?” Li Wei asked.

“Possible, but not very likely. If the Church really wanted to act against you, they wouldn’t need to be so secretive. After all, for a duke, killing a noble without cause requires considering kingdom laws and the rules between nobles, requiring secrecy. But for the Church, with the Heavenly Father above them, they are the law. Besides, Abraham is someone who cares only about money, not people. We’ve already agreed to pay, so he shouldn’t do this.”

Knight Fred gave his analysis, and Li Wei thought it made sense. Looking at it now, the Black Mountain Duke is indeed the most likely suspect.

Ultimately, these people have occupied the Tulip Territory and the Storm Territory for so long, but there’s still a lingering worry that occasionally troubles them. That is, himself, the son of the Black Snake. Although he seems like a prodigal son, weak and incompetent, the possibility of a fallen noble rising and taking revenge, like in legendary stories – thirty years east, thirty years west – cannot be ruled out. As long as there is a sliver of possibility, it could cause trouble for the Black Mountain Duke in the future.

And now, six years have passed since the Holy War. No one remembers the Black Snake Knight; no one cares about a minor baron’s territory in such a remote area. At this time, it would be convenient to quietly hire an assassin to eliminate him within his own territory, wouldn’t it?

“Heh, being a noble is quite difficult. I’ve tried my best to show my disinterest in power, to keep a low profile, to live in my own world and avoid worldly disputes, but some big shots always view me through the lens of power, seeing me as a hypothetical enemy, a bothersome weed that needs to be pulled out.”

These big shots, they can turn the tide with a flick of their wrist, they’re scheming, calculating, they are aloof and arrogant.

And for someone like Li Wei, who is not good at power struggles, there’s only one thing to do:

Silently grind his proficiency, until his strength is enough to change everything, to crush their skulls, and trample upon their dignity!

“Young Master Li Wei, although you’ve become a full-fledged knight, if you fight the Black Mountain Duke, you’re still far from his match. Let alone the Black Mountain Duke, one of the Seven Northern Cavalry, even the Bloody Count and the Silver Silk Countess are Great Knights. Their personal strength and military strength far surpass ours. You can’t act rashly,” Knight Fred said, looking at Li Wei whose eyes were reddening.

“Don’t worry, Fred, I know what I’m doing. From now on, we’ll continue our lives as usual. From now on, keep half of the armor we forge each month for our own use. I want to equip a fifty-man elite squad.”

“If possible, I want to buy warhorses and train our militia into real cavalry. Having a fully equipped, well-trained, and mobile cavalry unit would greatly enhance our strength.”

Li Wei stated his future plans; cavalry is a necessity. In this age of cold weapons, cavalry is the absolute king. A single full-fledged knight might be able to handle ten well-trained ordinary soldiers, but he would definitely not be able to handle a ten-man cavalry unit.

The impact of a few hundred kilograms of warhorse, combined with heavy armor, wielding lances, maces, and great swords is terrifying.

If Li Wei had a fifty-man cavalry unit, he could defeat two-thirds of the baronial territories. And if he had hundreds of cavalry, even a count’s territory would not be a threat. As for thousands, Li Wei doesn’t even dare to think about it now.

During the Thousand-Year Holy War, the Emerald King launched a counter-invasion war against the Tuva Empire, and even with the King’s authority, he only managed to conscript more than 20,000 cavalry from various nobles.

In short, in this world, although knights are powerful, the true determinant of large-scale warfare is still the number of troops, equipment, and especially cavalry.

Li Wei originally had no intention of expanding his army. He initially just wanted to make some money to support his cultivation. But he discovered he was wrong. In this world, once he sits in this position, he must constantly face challenges from all sides. He must develop his military strength to protect himself!

Li Wei’s approach is to focus on quality, first building a fully equipped cavalry unit. Regarding the construction of the cavalry and the issue of weapons and equipment, relying on the flourishing forging industry of the territory, this is merely a matter of time.

The most troublesome thing for Li Wei is the warhorses needed for the cavalry. As far as Li Wei knows, a top-quality, purebred, armored mountain warhorse costs eighty gold coins. If Li Wei wants to equip a complete fifty-man cavalry unit, ignoring weapons, equipment, and armored horse armor, just the warhorses alone would cost several thousand gold coins.

And that’s just the purchase price. Warhorses consume dozens of kilograms of fodder daily, and to ensure nutrition, they even need a significant amount of human-grade food. This is a money-burning machine for a minor lord of this era.

But thinking about the potential crises he might face, Li Wei felt that he had to do it, but he needs to plan carefully.

Ultimately, it’s still a matter of money.

“Regarding the cavalry, I agree with the young master’s idea. In the future, if we want to reclaim the Black Snake family’s territory, cavalry will be indispensable. However, at the current stage, the territory’s finances simply cannot support a cavalry unit. Let’s take it slow. By the way, there’s something else I need to tell you,” Knight Fred suddenly said. “The knight you traded with, I think I know who he is.”

“Who is it?”

“The Boar Knight.”

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