The Mighty Dragons Are Dead-Chapter 635 - 0632: Overnight Wealth (Second Update)
Chapter 635: Chapter 0632: Overnight Wealth (Second Update)
The ape-like cries on either shore persist, yet my light boat has already passed through a myriad of mountain ranges.
Though the speed of the Sunset on the sea wasn’t fast, it far surpassed the sea’s pace when flowing downstream on the Three Dragon River and the Roaring River, even when the cabin was filled with mountainous stacks of supplies.
It soon arrived at Little Riverheart Castle.
Imprisoned at Little Riverheart Castle were three Sword Saints, one of whom was Deborah Yuhua Stone, another was Count Egret, and the last was Yevich Water Peanut.
Marquis Nuta sent people to participate in the ransom discussion for the three followers. The final agreement was that Count Egret would pay for two grain-producing, Magic Potion-related Minor Elves and one common Minor Elf; Deborah would pay for two grain-producing, Magic Potion-related Minor Elves and two common Minor Elves.
The Minor Elves’ lifespans could not exceed fifty years.
As for Yevich, Marquis Nuta had given up and did not intend to pay any ransom for him.
“This is really awkward, isn’t it? Yevich can’t even fetch a price!” Levis felt quite gloomy about Marquis Nuta’s decision. To abandon a Sword Saint follower as if discarding him like cabbage, “As a marquis, you have no sense of public duty. Trash shouldn’t just be thrown anywhere!”
Yevich felt similarly embarrassed, of course knowing that Marquis Nuta wouldn’t pay much for him. However, to not even name a price was a great insult to his dignity!
He made up his mind resolutely, “My lord, Yevich wishes to follow you, to start anew, forsaking any titles from the Eagle Kingdom!”
By now, he had become an inextricably attached burden.
Liszt pondered for a long while and at last came up with a decision, “You’ve decided to start over and I, being as merciful as I am, can’t deny you an opportunity. Here’s what we’ll do, I don’t want your Minor Elves, but they must be planted on my land, with Elves in my custody. And you…”
Yevich had two rather useless Water Peanut Minor Elves and fourteen Sprite Bugs.
The contract count for Sprite Bugs was too low, and switching contracts was too much trouble. Moreover, only one “Erect Centipeda Elf Bug” was capable of planting the Magic Potion Erect Centipeda, and one “Sweet Potato Sprite Bug” could cultivate the grain Sweet Potato, both had slight value. Contracting them wasn’t worth it. They were better used as a means to keep the other party in check.
“Please give your orders, my lord. Yevich has no objections!”
“I plan for you to venture out to sea and to find new habitable islands outside the Duchy of Sapphire. Each island found would be equivalent to you establishing a feat in battle. If you can find a large island like Iron Hoof Island, making you an earl wouldn’t be a problem at all… You do believe I have the power to make you an earl, don’t you?”
Yevich agreed readily, “I believe completely in your lordship!”
“Then, you agree to set sail in search of islands?”
“Yes, my lord.”
“Swear your oath of allegiance.”
The loyalty ceremony was carried out, and Yevich officially became one of Liszt’s freemen followers, having cast aside the noble titles granted by the former Eagle Kingdom. Once the oath was done, his identity naturally changed, with no possibility of returning to the past—public allegiance, under the watchful eyes of many, held clear legal effect.
Having regained his freedom, Yevich could not decide whether to feel happy or sorrowful.
A man, a Sword Saint, reduced to such a state was sincerely devoid of anything that could offer self-comfort. Moreover, he was also mentally weary of war; after a lifetime of struggle, things had only gotten worse, and it seemed better to explore the solitary seas. No need to face the manipulative schemes and one-upmanship among the nobles.
Observing the somewhat dejected Yevich, Liszt wasn’t concerned.
He didn’t want Yevich involved in any knightly wars, as the fellow’s character was unreliable. If he changed loyalties again, it would be a losing deal.
Better to dispatch him to search for new islands.
This way, without Liszt’s support, Yevich wouldn’t stand a chance in the vast ocean, and there was no need to worry about him attempting to defect. And Liszt did need a powerful knight to lead the fleet on his behalf, to scout for him and find suitable maritime territories to establish a state.
Toppling the Sapphire Family was only a contingency plan; it would be activated only if the Grand Duke were confirmed to turn hostile.
He disliked the life of constant fighting and preferred to establish a nation on an island, living a tranquil life separated from the world—turning to the continent for sustenance, much like the Sapphire’s Pioneer Mandate, whenever impoverished or starved.
Especially once the new sailing technology was developed, he planned to sail around the continent, seizing all islands and establishing his influence. To rear the continent as his private garden was a tempting thought, yet the difficulty of making it a reality was enormous.
Resolve the following issue with Yevich’s followers.
Little Riverheart Castle also welcomed the team delivering the ransom for Marquis Nuta. The Sword Saints could raise their own ransom, but it was up to Marquis Nuta to cover the cost for the numerous captured members of the Roaring Knights.
The ransom, after much back-and-forth during this period, was essentially settled. Now it was just a matter of completing the exchange.
For Count Egret’s part, his family delivered three Minor Elves—a Wheat Minor Elf and a Sword Minor Elf related to grain, along with an ordinary ornamental plant “Snapdragon Minor Elf.” The Sword, being a type of grain, was very valuable, not only for making ropes but also as fodder for livestock and poultry.
Deborah herself personally handed over four Minor Elves—a Coptis Minor Elf related to Magic Potions, a Millet Minor Elf related to grain, as well as a common Apple Minor Elf and a Flipped-White Grass Sprite—the Apple Minor Elf could also be used to grow apples, and the Flipped-White Grass Sprite could probably only grow wild grass.
Marquis Nuta, moreover, brought not only a large amount of Gold Coins and seeds but also owed two Minor Elves—a Tobacco Minor Elf, equivalent to grain since it could be used to make cigarettes, and a Pine Elf Bug, a commonly used timber, also equivalent to grain.
All the Minor Elves were contracted to Liszt. One could easily imagine his excitement as he watched the nine Minor Elves that now surrounded him.
War indeed was the best way to wealth.
After more than two years of farming on the island, he had gained only one Greater Elf and six Minor Elves. But with this Pioneer Mandate of less than a month, he had harvested nine Minor Elves, and if you added Yevich’s two Water Peanut Minor Elves, that was eleven in total!
The most crucial part was,
Most of them were grain and Magic Potion-related Minor Elves, which were more valuable.
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“If Alonso weren’t likely to return at any moment, I would really like to stay here, continue to capture Sky Knights and earn ransom. After a year or so, I might be able to fill an entire room with Minor Elves,” thought Liszt, watching the procession handing over the ransom and continuously carting away the supplies, feeling delighted.
An Earl typically had but one Greater Elf and twelve Minor Elves.
Yet he now possessed one Greater Elf and fifteen Minor Elves, not even counting the two Water Peanut Minor Elves, a veritable overnight fortune.
…
Late August.
Liszt, replete with his harvest, bade farewell to Li Weiliam before setting sail on the Sunset: “Father, I leave the matters here to you. I will be waiting on Coral Island for your return.”
“Go, the war may not be over, but your Pioneer Mandate is. After you return, focus on cultivating on Black Horse Island without minding other affairs, and strive to penetrate the Spiritual Power of the Ghost Swordsman soon.”
“I understand. Let Enchantress Phoebe, Night Demon Wimbleton, and One-Eyed Uso be at your command. Although their combat strength is quite average, they are the most suitable as eyes,” he assured.
The Earl glanced at the three Vampires wrapped in black cloaks: “Mm.”
And so,
The Sunset weighed anchor.
With paddles stirring and sails rising, the ship faced the undulating Sea Waves and sailed into the deep blue sea. Moments later, it disappeared over the horizon.
