System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 925 - 280: Pledging Loyalty (10,000 Words) (Part 4)

With this considerable contingent of war captives, a significant number of individuals were involved.

Out of an abundance of caution, he personally commandeered the cavalry to oversee their transfer.

During the journey toward the town.

Rose distinctly perceived an aura of hostility radiating from these prisoners of war, an intensity surpassing that of the soldiers he had trained!

He comprehended the reason behind this.

It was because the soldiers under his command were largely drawn from the ranks of ordinary peasants or free individuals.

Furthermore, given the limited timeframe, neither their collective spirit nor their individual strength could possibly match that of the captured fighters.

However, Rose had not anticipated this.

This entire group of prisoners, exuding hostility from every pore.

Master Lynn, with merely a few words, managed to instantly shatter the prisoners' defiant momentum, leaving them disheartened and dejected.

This was not a mere display of eloquent persuasion.

It demonstrated a profound capacity for mental subjugation and effective management!

After a lapse of two minutes.

Lynn addressed the prisoners once more: "Now, you have a choice to make."

"Pledge your allegiance, or face the consequence of death!"

The prisoners, already grappling with indecision and doubt, exhibited even greater consternation etched upon their faces.

They found themselves in a quandary, unsure of how to proceed.

Standing a distance of three to four meters in front of the assembled prisoners, Tyrone finally raised his head.

His countenance bore an expression of deep bitterness. "My Lord, precisely as you stated."

"During the conflict at Pan Yan City, it was precisely because I wished to avert their futile resistance, which would have led to their demise in battle, that I ordered them to lay down their arms and surrender, thereby becoming prisoners."

As he spoke.

Tyrone Ramirez bent his right leg, bringing his knee to the ground.

His brown eyes met Lynn's directly as he proclaimed, "Now, in order to preserve my life, I, Tyrone Ramirez, choose to offer my unwavering loyalty to you, my Lord."

The multitude of prisoners behind him, observing Tyrone's action and listening to his declaration, exchanged bewildered glances.

A murmur of questioning arose from within the ranks of the captives.

"Commander Tyrone, what is this..."

Without averting his gaze, Tyrone called out, his back still to them. "My comrades, you are undoubtedly quite aware of our present predicament."

"The line between life and death is but a single thought away."

"Given that you willingly followed my command to disarm and surrender at Pan Yan City."

"Then, I urge you now to heed my instructions one more time."

"To ensure your survival, offer your steadfast loyalty to Lord Lynn Blake!"

Upon hearing Tyrone's words, Lynn experienced a slight sense of surprise.

The Tyrone standing before him was clearly more than just a mere warrior.

He possessed not only formidable strength but also a keen intellect capable of carefully weighing potential outcomes!

The hushed discussions among the prisoners intensified.

Lynn remained silent, standing before them, patiently observing.

Before long.

Two prisoners positioned behind Tyrone knelt down.

Words of submission and dedication flowed from their lips.

"I, Bradley Schneider, choose to pledge my loyalty to you, my Lord."

"I..."

With these two prisoners kneeling to declare their loyalty.

It was akin to a stone being cast into the tranquil surface of a lake.

The prisoners who had remained standing, much like the spreading ripples, all knelt on one knee upon the ground.

A unified chorus of voices pledging their allegiance began to swell.

Until, after a few minutes had passed.

The group of prisoners, initially standing tall, were now all kneeling on the ground.

Their heads bowed, gazes fixed upon the earth.

Awaiting Lynn's command.

Lynn surveyed them, his voice resonating with a deep tone. "Loyalty extends far beyond a mere utterance."

"Since you have chosen loyalty, I trust that you will come to regard this place as your sanctuary for survival, much like the townsfolk who labor diligently here each day."

"You may rise."

Following Lynn's directive, the kneeling prisoners rose to their feet.

Lynn continued, "Henceforth, you shall be allocated to various work assignments across different sectors to contribute your labor."

"Even if some among you lack prior work experience, guidance will be provided by the foremen at your designated work sites."

The prisoners responded in a unified and orderly manner.

"Yes, my Lord."

Lynn then turned his attention to Rose. "Disperse them and assign them to the respective foremen."

"Additionally, I require you to arrange for soldiers to maintain supervision over them!"

Even though these prisoners had pledged their fealty to him.

They were, nonetheless, still captives!

They possessed formidable combat capabilities and invaluable battle experience.

Furthermore, they all hailed from Pan Yan City.

If they were not segregated and allowed to integrate with the townspeople.

Nobody could predict their future actions.

Despite making arrangements for a meal to be provided to these prisoners and allowing them a brief period of rest.

Their loyalty metric remained at a stagnant zero!

Lynn placed greater trust in the Loyalty Value function at his disposal than in mere spoken oaths.

Rose conveyed her understanding: "Master, I comprehend your instructions."

Lynn replied, "Proceed."

Under Rose's meticulous arrangements and the watchful guidance of the soldiers, the prisoners were dispersed and led away.

The once-bustling Lord's Square gradually settled into a state of calm.

Leaving behind only the farmers, earnestly engaged in the task of selecting and processing barley, their figures moving to and fro with purpose.

A warm breath left Lynn's lips as she made her way toward the Handicraft Workshop District.

Eight hundred prisoners, all with robust physiques and battle-honed experience, stood before her.

If these individuals could be subdued and molded into soldiers…

Then, under the command of Tyrone, whose talents and skills lay in heavy infantry, they could become an unstoppable force.

The potential for obtaining a method to train peak physical fitness from them was immense.