Cecilia left, but she will come in a week, because it will be the Chinese New Year, and as a subordinate, she will come to attend the Demon King's banquet.

This time I went back and went to the forest to catch it... I bought some New Year's goods, after all, Dikao would definitely cook himself.

Norm also wrote a letter saying that because Sunac City is too far away, he may not be able to come here in person to congratulate Dikao this year.

However, he had prepared a gift for his confidant to send it to the Castle of Devils, and at that time he could only let Mihar bring it to him.

Now the chat time between Dikao and Selena has basically stabilized. Every day after sunset, I always chat for hours and talk about my longing.

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Time passed quickly and the last day of the year soon came.

Starting from the morning, the protection of the four borders has come one after another.

Mihal and Carita came back together, and Nathan and Edward also came over and brought a lot of gifts.

Rudolph also brought Jacqueen and Barta to congratulate Dikao, saying that they have been completely settled and that they have already done everything they need to do, and they can start working at any time.

"In this case, I have an iron ore here, so you can connect with Edward and prepare to build a batch of weapons." Dikao said.

"Weapon?" Rudolf was stunned, "I don't know what weapons my king wants?"

"It is mainly a standard weapon for the Ghost Rider and the Human Knights of the Castlevania," Dikao explained.

But suddenly I thought of a question, then turned my head and said, "Amelia, ask Carita to come here."

"Abide by the order!"

...

After a while, Carita trotted over with her head.

"My king, please look for me."

"Well, I want to ask, does the Knight's weapon have to be a sword?"

"There are also long spears..."

"I know!" Dikao interrupted, "I mean, why can't you use a knife?"

"Knife?" Kalita asked back, "Is it a long sword?"

"No matter what kind of knife, don't you think the knife is more suitable for the battlefield than the sword?" Dikao asked.

Dikao often read various extracurricular books in his previous life. Although he didn't understand professional things, he could tell a lot about most of them.

I remember reading many explanations of ancient wars before. There are very few swords appearing on the battlefield, and basically they are commanders who use them to issue orders.

The only sword on the battlefield is a two-handed sword, which is wider and heavier than ordinary swords, and the proportion is not large.

In ancient battlefields in previous lives, most of them were mainly knives, spears, spears and bows.

A spear is a spear, but there are various versions, but some spears have structures similar to maces in front.

"This... the knight's weapons are swords and spears," Kalita explained, "as a battlefield etiquette..."

"Etiquette? What etiquette is there to be said after all the war?" Dikao said, "This way, let's change it!"

"What do you want to change to my king?" Rudolf asked.

"My idea is to replace melee weapons with swords and then add a shield!"

Dikao expressed his thoughts.

This is not to say that you don’t understand. There is a reason to say that.

In the past, Dikao had also looked up a lot of information because he was a little interested. Sword and shield soldiers were indispensable in ancient wars.

The main method of combat is to first block the enemy with a shield, and to encircle the enemy in the middle with your comrades, then narrow the encirclement and squeeze it, and then chop it with a knife.

This combat method is extremely classic. Until Dikao came to this world, this combat method was still the most commonly used combat method among riot police in many countries.

It's just a way to replace the machete with a baton, but the same method is still the same.

Dikao explained this combat method to Carita and Rudolph in a very detailed manner.

After hearing this, the two looked at each other, and then Kalita said, "My King, although your idea is indeed feasible, it is not suitable for riding on horseback."

"Well, I know." Dikao nodded, "So I plan to divide a group of troops into the human guards and separate them from the knights. What about the infantry?"

"infantry?"

"Well, nowadays, both sides fight on horseback, but for those who want to be guards, some people are poor and cannot afford to raise horses at all." Dikao said, "So there are still very few soldiers between countries now, but if a military branch that does not ride horses can be divided, can the number of troops be increased a lot?"

"Yes!" Kalita nodded, "But my king, your method is a bit ignorant of the etiquette between the knights..."

"I've said that what kind of etiquette is needed after the war?" Dikao looked helpless, "Besides, we are the demons, right?"

Kalita thought about it carefully and it seemed that this was the case.

I am no longer a human being, so why bother with the etiquette?

"I tell you, war is a strange way. Therefore, if you can, you cannot, you can use it and show it not, if you are close, you can show it far away..." Dikao memorized Sun Tzu's Art of War.

Although he had read the whole book in full because of his interest, he has only been able to memorize two of them now.

After listening to the first paragraph of Dikao's memorization, Kalita clearly showed an interesting look, "You keep going!"

"Forehead……"

Dikao was a little stunned, but he forgot about it later that he would recite a part behind him.

But forget it, I said it directly, and I will say another paragraph.

"Soldiers are like water, traveling through water, avoiding highs and rushing down..." Dikao tried his best to keep the original meaning translated into the language of this world, so he said it a little stuttering.

However, Carita and Rudolph clearly understood what Dikao meant, and they nodded repeatedly.

Especially when Dikao said, "The one who can win due to the changes in the enemy is God!", a bright light burst out in Carita's eyes.

"My King, you are simply a genius!" Rudolf said, "Although it is a bit despicable, it is indeed in line with the style of the demons, and war does not require any etiquette!"

"You should praise me less in the future..." Dikao waved his hand helplessly, "Anyway, that's what I mean, but Kalita, you are the ones responsible for the war. Whether it's OK, you have to decide."

"The way you said is indeed very feasible. I think it is necessary to experiment!" Carita said, "The human guards in the Castlevania can be used to try it."

"Okay, I'll leave this to you!" Dikao said, "Also, Rudolph, help me make a sickle!"

The original sickle was cut by Selena for a few people last time, and she rolled the blade and was completely useless.

But it doesn't matter. Firstly, Dikao rarely uses weapons, and secondly, the dwarf's forging skills are first-class in this world, and he will definitely make a better one.

"As for order!" the two answered together.

In fact, Dikao is not in a hurry to make weapons.

Because his fighting style is mainly based on himself and he has no habit of getting weapons.

For those who have never deliberately practiced weapons and martial arts, they prefer not to use weapons.

Let Rudolph make himself a sickle, just to be handsome.

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In the blink of an eye, it was night, and Dikao did not chat with Selena because he had to be all his men tonight and had a banquet.

Selena also expressed her understanding, after all, their family also had to celebrate the New Year.

Although she herself did not want to celebrate the New Year with them, Niteya has also returned to her home for the New Year this year, and no one has accompanied her.

Every year, many people always come to give gifts, of course not to Duke Burton, but to Selena.

Because I always help civilians solve various problems in the city, people will send them with gifts that are not worth money but full of hard work every year.

Others in the family have long been accustomed to such things, and Selena is so popular among the people.

With a sunny smile, Selena thanked the person who gave the gift. When she returned to the room, she became expressionless and thought of Dikao with a lollipop in her mouth.

…………

At this moment, Dikao was already sitting in the main seat of the restaurant. Looking at his subordinates sitting in two rows, he thought in his mind that it was time to build a larger banquet hall.

"cough!"

After clearing his throat, Dikao stood up and said, "Everyone, a new year is about to usher in. I hope everyone can continue to work hard and create greater glory together!"

With a "slam", all the subordinates stood up and said in unison: "It is the honor of our subordinates to be able to share our worries!"

"Okay, don't say so much nonsense!" Dikao waved his hand and said, "Eat!"

As he said that, the first one was to take the lead in moving his chopsticks.

Only Aesilia, who was sitting at the back, breathed a sigh of relief and moved her chopsticks.

The table was filled with various dishes, and three roasted wild boars were placed on the shelf in the middle.

The juice from the golden meat flows slowly, making people feel appetite open when they see it.

There was red wine pouring in the wooden wine glasses, and there were knives and forks that couldn't use chopsticks. This banquet was taken care of by everyone.

There are all kinds of dishes on the table, combining Chinese and Western styles.

The subordinates also knew that Dikao didn't like to talk about serious things while eating, so they joked with each other, and the atmosphere was very relaxed and pleasant.

Now that the development of the Castlevania is booming, Dikao doesn't need to worry.

As for whether the royal family of the Dylanta Empire will take any action after the New Year, that is what we will talk about then.

Dikao didn't say that there would be a fifth-level paladin coming to cause trouble. After all, during the Chinese New Year, you should be more relaxed and happy.

What's more, even if you tell them, it's useless. After all, there are really not many people who can get it useful.

To be honest, even if Dikao ordered them to be ahead and filled in with their lives, they could only give away portions.

The power gap is so big that the best way is to minimize unnecessary casualties. There is no need to die by yourself and drag your subordinates to die together.
Chapter completed!