Merchant From Earth in the Magical World

After discussing his development plans for the Eternal Domain with three Domain Officials, Yan Xing let them go about their business.

Militia Captain Eddie selected thirty soldiers to leave the Domain and march towards Nuta City.

As Yan Xing walked out from the town-level government hall, Domain residents he encountered greeted him one after another. Among them were many new faces—Peasants who had joined the Domain as refugees.

These people appeared much weaker compared to the Domain's ruddy-faced, robust farmers.

However, once their bellies were full, their spirits lifted. Wearing the workwear freely provided by the Domain, their faces brimmed with happiness and respect for their lord.

Yan Xing wanted to give them candy, but he realized he hadn't brought any… Donna wasn't by his side.

Without her, he truly felt unaccustomed.

He wondered how she was doing in training with Hibel.

Thinking of how Donna had initially been reluctant to be a maid, aiming instead to become a militiaman, Yan Xing involuntarily recalled that somewhat forgotten main quest:

"Help the Werewolves establish military units from the First to the Twelfth Order."

How to establish them?

The quest didn't provide any hints.

Back in Nuta City, Yan Xing had also called the Light Armored Werewolf Warriors to his side to see if he could get them system-recognized.

There was no response whatsoever.

Thinking about it… No matter how much he armed those Light Armored Werewolf Warriors, their essence was still that of a First Order Werewolf. Without a boost in base attributes, they naturally wouldn't receive Order recognition.

But how to make the Werewolves stronger?

At that moment, Yan Xing suddenly had an inspiration.

The constituent race of the Human forces was Human, starting as First Order Peasants, a much lower starting point than most powers.

Yet, the Human forces, through a complete training system, had managed to create a training system for military units from the First to the Twelfth Order using just a single race.

The Werewolves also started as a First Order race, at most advancing to Second Order Great Werewolves.

Could the Human training system be used to train the Werewolves, enhancing their base attributes for advancement?

Yan Xing felt it was worth a try.

The Werewolves' physical constitution was much stronger than that of Human Peasants. If they could really utilize the Human training system for advancement, then the Werewolf race would become quite formidable.

He was one to act on his thoughts immediately. Since the ordered supplies hadn't arrived yet, Yan Xing was relatively free.

I'll see if I can make some headway with the Werewolf unit.

Now, as a Level Three Domain, the Eternal Domain possessed a militia training ground and an archer training ground.

Yan Xing sent someone to gather a few of the Domain's own Werewolf Warriors at the militia training ground to await orders, while he himself walked towards the earth-attribute demonized chicken.

It was time to give them names for easier reference in the future.

The air-attribute demonized chicken that likes to eat Poison Flies will be called Carnivorous Chicken… No, that seems to conflict with their pre-Demonization role. Let's just call it Carnivorous Bird.

After all, they don't look much like chickens after Demonization.

So, the earth-attribute demonized chicken will be called Chocobos.

Once Yan Xing had settled on these names for the two types of demonized chickens, he reached the side of the Chocobo.

The nearby Battle Griffin, upon seeing Yan Xing approach, stood up and shrieked, stomping its feet and ruffling its feathers, preparing to take off.

Upon seeing Yan Xing gesture for it to rest, the well-trained Battle Griffin immediately calmed down and lay on the ground.

Yan Xing slowly approached the Chocobo.

The Chocobo also watched Yan Xing warily.

Duan'er had said Chocobos possessed a docile nature, and its behavior as Yan Xing approached was much quieter than the Battle Griffin's had initially been.

When Yan Xing touched the Chocobo's neck, it only made a token attempt to evade. When it realized Yan Xing meant no harm, it became quite submissive.

Yan Xing took the opportunity to step into the stirrup and mount the Chocobo.

The Chocobo did not resist at all.

Of course... this Chocobo was so docile thanks to Duan'er and Li Zhua's efforts.

These two Werewolf Beast Tamers had put in a great deal of effort to be able to ride Chocobos and run about.

Otherwise, an untamed Chocobo would not have been so easy to accept a rider.

Riding on the Chocobo's back, Yan Xing shifted his weight, testing its balance and applying some pressure.

Since the Chocobo's back was covered in feathers, it was somewhat more comfortable than riding a horse.

Its ability to bear weight was also commendable.

After all, Yan Xing was wearing full plate armor, and the Chocobo absorbed the downward force by slightly adjusting its stance. Looking down, Yan Xing observed the Chocobo's legs; their joints had a wide range of motion, making them act like springs.

One could imagine that when the Chocobo ran at full speed, the ride would be much smoother than on a warhorse.

As Yan Xing personally experienced riding the Chocobo, he also received a prompt.

[Your Domain has acquired a new Magical Beast species, please name it]

"Chocobo."

The name I just thought of is now put to use.

Chocobo: Fifth Order Magical Beast

Attack: 6

Defense: 10

Killing Power: 7

Stamina: 25

Talent: Rideable, Earthen Constitution (Strength enhancement, immune to First to Third Order earth-attribute status Magic)

Magic: Protective Divine Shield (Reduces physical damage by 15%)

Seeing the Chocobo's attributes, Yan Xing found its defensive capabilities somewhat beyond his expectations. Coupled with its innate Magic, Protective Divine Shield, and its Earthen Constitution talent, it was definitely a superb mount for forming Cavalry units specialized in charging enemy lines.

Not bad, not bad.

Another pleasant surprise.

Duan'er and Li Zhua had already equipped this Chocobo with a complete set of tack. Yan Xing grabbed the reins and gently tugged, and the Chocobo started to walk.

Indeed, as expected, the Chocobo's leg structure made for a very comfortable ride. On long marches, it would allow Cavalry to maintain their combat effectiveness.

We can train a few on a small scale for now, and then breed them on a large scale when the Eternal Domain forms its Cavalry.

Yan Xing flicked the reins, signaling the Chocobo to run. The advantage of its spring-like legs was immediately apparent.

The Chocobo took large strides, its body as powerful as a high-performance sports car, surging forward with Yan Xing on its back.

Moreover, even when the Chocobo ran at high speed, the ride remained remarkably stable. This would definitely help Cavalry deliver precise attacks in combat.

This time, I've found a treasure.

The more Yan Xing rode the Chocobo, the more he loved it.

He tested the Chocobo's turning and obstacle avoidance capabilities while running, all of which greatly satisfied him.

However, the Chocobo's endurance issue, which Duan'er had mentioned, also became apparent, especially when it carried the heavily armored Yan Xing. After running for a while, its speed quickly decreased.

It seems the Chocobo can't be used as a mount for heavy Cavalry.

Its short-range burst power, however, is very suitable for light and medium Cavalry, skirmishing at the edges of the battlefield.

If pursued by the enemy, they can use their speed to maneuver towards our main forces. The moment they spot a gap in the enemy lines, they can immediately charge at full speed.

Military tactics say: "Be swift as the wind, quiet as a forest, fierce as fire, immovable as a mountain, as unfathomable as darkness, and strike like a thunderbolt."

Yan Xing believed the Chocobo had immense potential for tactical deployment.

As for how to use them specifically, more tests and drills are still needed.