It wasn't that the Devers didn't consider the problem of the pikemen having weak defenses, but the pikemen weren't part of his plans for the future of the Dionysian Army. In his mind, they were only a temporary unit. In the future, Diónia could nurture more powerful cavalry to deal with the enemy's cavalry.
"Blow the bugle, let them run, and then charge again. Let me see." The Devers looked at the sky and urged.
Although the Devers said that, it was still dangerous to have the freedmen who had never used such long spears in a group charge. Hence, the instructors repeatedly instructed the recruits on the main points of movement.
"Woo woo woo!" The bugle sounded three times in a row. Under the instructors' lead, the freedmen raised their spears vertically with both hands and started jogging.
The neat formation that had taken so much effort to recover began to sway again as they increased their speed. The gap between the front and back also widened.
At this moment, the bugle sounded even more urgently. The recruits roared angrily. The first row of soldiers placed their spears horizontally, while the soldiers at the back raised their spears diagonally in order to avoid accidentally injuring the soldiers at the front. From the side, the spears moved from low to high, giving off a three-dimensional feeling. However, it didn't last long. The formation of more than a thousand people scattered during the charge. Some were too forward, while others were lagging behind. They didn't form a proper formation at all. There were even a few who fell while running, accidentally injuring a few of their comrades.
Capus looked at the Devers with slight apprehension.
On the other hand, the Devers had a calm expression. He had already changed the four-meter-long spear used by the Swiss in his previous life to a simpler spear, reducing its weight. However, it was still not something that the freedmen who had never used it on the battlefield could easily grasp. He thought for a moment and said, "I have a suggestion. Don't charge in a unified square formation. That's too rigid, and it's easy for the formation to fall apart. Why don't we split into smaller units, just like how heavy infantry units march in disorder in front of the enemy? We can use this method to assault the enemy's cavalry. This way, it'll make it easier for the officers to control the soldiers. Not only will it ensure that the small square formations are concentrated, but it'll also make the formation more flexible and able to occupy a larger area. As for Syracuse's cavalry from the Numibian Plains and the Wave River Plains, our lances should be more agile to capture them … "
After listening carefully to the Devers' suggestions, Capus was greatly enlightened. He immediately said, "Your Majesty, I will immediately let them train according to your instructions."
The Devers solemnly reminded him again, "Lord Capus, there isn't much time left for them to train. You have to quickly think of a way to let these free people familiarize themselves with the usage of the pike and the change of attack formation within two to three days!"
Capus nodded heavily and strode onto the training ground.
… …
The Devers had been busy all day. Finally, they set foot on the moonlit night and returned to their own house.
As soon as he pushed open the door, he heard cheers, "Master … No, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, you're back! Congratulations on becoming the King of Diónia! "
"Your Majesty, congratulations on defeating the Syracuse Navy and annihilating the Tarantum!"
…
As the Devers became the King of Diónia, the slaves in his house felt that their status had risen and they were proud of it.
The Devers nodded to them one by one and finally came to the slave manager, Ribazot. "You've worked hard at home!"
"Your Majesty, it's my duty!" Ribazot said respectfully. "Madam and the young masters are waiting for you in the inner courtyard!"
"It's so late and they're still awake?!" The Devers was a little surprised, but he was more touched. He then said to Ribazot sternly, "Let them all rest. Blow out the candles in the corridor and put them away. Is this the time to celebrate? How can they be so wasteful? Aren't they afraid of what the people will say? "
Although the Devers's words were tactful, Ribazot heard the rebuke in his words. He quickly bowed his head and apologized.
"The higher the status, the more you should be low-key and cautious! You must always remember this and restrain them. Otherwise, if there's a problem, I'll deal with you first! "The Devers's warning made Ribazot secretly vigilant.
The Devers opened the door to the backyard. Asuna was already waiting there. She said happily, "Your Majesty, welcome home!"
"Asuna, it's all thanks to you that Kristoya could successfully give birth to Eunice and both mother and daughter are safe. Thank you!" The Devers sincerely expressed his gratitude to the backyard manager.
Although Asuna was excited, she did not dare to say anything. Instead, she said, "The two madams and the children are waiting for you in Madam Kristoya's bedroom!"
"Oh, looks like it'll be lively tonight!" The Devers laughed.
"Your Majesty, have you had dinner?"
"I was too busy and didn't have time to eat. Prepare two pieces of bread, a bowl of oatmeal, and a glass of wine for me."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I'll prepare it for you soon."
As soon as the Devers opened the bedroom door, a figure dashed into his arms and cried out urgently, "Daddy, you're finally back! I missed you so much!"
The Devers chuckled as he picked little Krow up. "Daddy missed you too. Let daddy see if you've gained weight."
The little Krow immediately puffed up his cheeks.
The Devers was amused. He pinched his chubby cheeks lightly.
"Father!" A clear voice came from behind.
"Cynthia, I've only been away for a month. You seem to have grown taller again." The Devers smiled at his adopted daughter. He carried little Krow over and pressed his hand on Cynthia's head to measure her height.
"Fa … Father." Adoris, who was beside Cynthia, called out nervously. It was strange. Adoris was usually naughty and mischievous, but when he saw the Devers, he would be as nervous and obedient as a girl.
"Adoris, you didn't ask the teacher to complain to your mother, did you?" the Devers teased.
"N-no." Adoris shook his head hurriedly.
"Father, school has been temporarily suspended," Cynthia interrupted.
"Suspended?" The Devers was slightly surprised. He thought about it and realized that it was normal. "Then stay at home during this time. Cynthia, you're the elder sister. You have to take care of your two younger brothers and lessen the burden on your two mothers."
"Yes." Cynthia nodded seriously.
"Cynthia is very sensible. She's been very busy and has helped me and Aegnis with many things. But some people don't even want to go home to visit after being away for so long! " The Devers looked up. Crystal was sitting on the wooden bed and looking at him angrily. Aegnis was lying on her side on the bed, her face full of hidden bitterness.
"I-" The Devers had just spoken when he realized that this wasn't the time to reflect. He immediately said softly, "Aren't I back now?"
Crystal snorted, "It would've been better if you didn't come back. The moment you came back, you gave away half of the money we worked so hard to earn!"
Aegnis secretly patted Crystal's shoulder. With her traditional personality, she had waited so long for her husband to return. She didn't want to ruin this warm atmosphere or even cause a quarrel.
There was no need for the Devers to explain. Little Krow said loudly, "Mother, don't blame Daddy!"
"Ah, it's still my baby who thinks of me!" The Devers happily kissed little Krow's pink cheeks, "Let's go see your little sister with Daddy."
Eunice was lying next to Crystal. She was already awake, but she wasn't crying.
When the Devers approached her daughter, Crystal hurriedly reminded him, "Be careful, don't scare her."
"Don't worry, I'm Herps' teacher."
"A doctor knows how to raise a child?"
"I'm a Chosen. There's nothing I don't know, including your … body." The Devers moved closer to her ear and whispered the last word.
Crystal immediately blushed and reached out to hit him lightly. The previous ill feelings disappeared without a trace.
The Devers gently picked up Eunice. The little person was also looking at him curiously with her big and bright blue eyes.
"Hey, baby, I'm your daddy," the Devers said gently.
"Ah … ah …" Eunice cried out, her little hands pulling at the Devers's face.
The Devers let her hands do as she pleased. He turned to Crystal and said with a smile, "Eunice's hands are quite strong!"
At that moment, Crystal looked at the father and daughter gently and nodded lightly.
"Daddy, I'm stronger than my sister!" Krow said unhappily.
"You're the older brother. Of course you're stronger." The Devers smiled. "Little Krow, look at your sister. Isn't she pretty?"
The little Krow at that moment didn't know what beauty was. He just followed his father and nodded. "Yes, she is."
To tell the truth, the redness from when she was born had already faded. Her wrinkled skin had also been enriched by sufficient milk. Eunice had a plump forehead, bright eyes, a small nose that stuck out, rosy lips, and tender skin … She was indeed a beautiful baby.
The Devers turned to the children and said, "Don't you think little Eunice looks like Daddy?"
Cynthia shook her head. "No."
Hearing his sister's words, Adoris also said softly, "… Doesn't look like him."
"Little sister looks like Mommy." Little Krow was the most direct.
The Devers laughed. "Fortunately, she doesn't look like me. She looks like Crystal. Little Eunice will be a great beauty in the future!"
Crystal rolled her eyes and reached out. "Give the child to me. It's your first time seeing her. She'll cry if you hold her for too long."
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