All eyes were fixed on Master Lynn, awaiting his next words.
Lynn began to speak: "Next, Lord Rose will conduct an initial selection for you."
"Those who qualify will start training from tomorrow."
"Those who do not qualify, do not be discouraged."
"I once said this—this is not the first recruitment, and it will certainly not be the last!"
The townsmen nodded in understanding.
Lynn's gaze shifted, looking at Rose who stood beneath the platform.
Rose bent down in acknowledgment, responding in kind.
Immediately, he called on Earl and a team of soldiers to enter Lord's Square to begin the selection of soldiers.
One by one, men were selected, their faces full of excitement.
At this moment, Lynn uttered no words.
He awaited the selection of one soldier after another.
After an hour, five hundred sturdy and robust men were chosen, standing at the far right of Lord's Square.
Under the watchful eyes of the townsmen, the five hundred men stood resolute yet with a tinge of shyness.
