The Mighty Dragons Are Dead-Chapter 813 - 0810: Pleasure of Solitude (First Update)
Chapter 813 -0810: Pleasure of Solitude (First Update)
The Formless Dragon was an old friend.
It must have gotten lost, otherwise it wouldn’t have waited until the end of June to come to the feast. The smoked grass Liszt had prepared was nearly dried into hay: “But where did the Formless Dragon get lost?”
This was a tricky problem.
After leaving the Flame Islands, Liszt almost daily used the Eye of Magic, hoping to encounter the Formless Dragon on the way back to Black Horse Island.
Unfortunately, he did not come across the Formless Dragon all the way back to Black Horse Island.
He then went to the Dragon’s Dining Table near Green Tea Town and lit a pile of smoked grass, the stench sickened the nearby serfs to the point of nausea, but the Formless Dragon was nowhere to be found, indicating it was not lost near Black Horse Island. Therefore, Liszt hurriedly headed to Fresh Flower Town to continue lighting the smoked grass.
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Undoubtedly, besides nauseating people, it was utterly useless.
“Where exactly did the Formless Dragon get lost?” Liszt was completely perplexed and could only temporarily put aside this aimless search and return to his regular duties.
According to the consistent nature of the Smoke Mission, most rewards did not need to be deliberately sought and would naturally be driven by the Power of Destiny, coming to him, ready at hand. Perhaps the Formless Dragon was waiting for him on the road he was about to take, waiting for Liszt to imprint its spirit.
“So, first focus on the construction of Flame Town,” Liszt calmed his anxious mood.
Flame Town was the next phase of the Flame Origin Camp, which was the new mission content.
“Mission: Since the island distribution of the Flame Islands has been surveyed, the next step is to start the relocation of the territory, systematically transferring the industries and population of the Flame Territory, and carry out major development of the Flame Islands, please transform the Flame Origin Camp into Flame Town. Reward: New Longitudinal Sailboat.”
The new longitudinal sailboat seat reward was somewhat perfunctory, as Black Horse Island’s earliest boatyard had been studying the longitudinal sail technology provided by Liszt—he proposed the concept, but the specific production and operation required the shipbuilders to realize it bit by bit. After more than a year of development, they were close to success.
“Your Highness, all the large frame ships have been properly prepared, cargoes have undergone multiple reinforcements and loaded into the holds, and the hemp rope vine woven safety ropes have been mass-produced to ensure that the migrating serfs and craftsmen are securely tied within the cabins, preventing them from being thrown out.”
Isaiah came to report on his work.
“Go over the large frame ships again carefully; I don’t want any oversights. Even a small oversight could lead to a catastrophe of shipwreck and loss of life.”
“As you wish, Your Highness.” Isaiah bowed and retired, going to recheck again.
This time crossing the Great Whirlpool, ten large frame ships had been arranged, the masterpiece of tens of thousands of shipbuilders on Black Horse Island who had labored day and night. Five of these ships were filled with various materials, including living and construction materials, with rubber occupying half a ship alone.
It’s undeniable that since the Rubber Bug triplets evolved into three Rubber Minor Elves, Big White, Two White, and Little White, under Liszt’s guidance, they had learned to use the Tri-Phase Force themselves to repair the rubber trees. Thus, the rubber production of the territory had soared rapidly, and stocks were plentiful.
This time, all were arranged by Liszt to be taken away, to carry out major construction on the Flame Origin.
Besides materials, there was the population.
Farming serfs were indispensable; one couldn’t rely on hunting and fishing for sustenance all day—relying on the Great Whirlpool to transport food was too extravagant.
The construction of Flame Town could not do without craftsmen, so large numbers of carpenters, stonemasons, and architects led by Jomaya Bangtu had to be taken.
Knights were also essential personnel, constantly protecting the security of the Flame Origin area. Currently, the camp only had Cross·Thorn, a Sword Saint without a title stationed there; once he went to explore the surroundings, the camp could only rely on a dozen Elite Earth Knights for protection.
“Philip, go call Earl Durt.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Philip Wool immediately rode away from Thorn Castle.
He had followed Liszt for many years but still remained a Retainer Knight because his skills had stagnated at the level of an Apprentice Knight. The first batch of Retainer Knights selected by Liszt were all descendants of serfs from Fresh Flower Town, with modest talents, and advancing to Earth Knight required constant perseverance.
However, there were exceptions.
Among Philip’s cohort, Zavier Dung did not necessarily have better talents than Philip, but because he was good at flattering, he had already been promoted to Diplomatic Assistant on Black Horse Island, aiding Zambrotta. With the resources poured in by Liszt, he had been promoted to Earth Knight.
His secret task was to work with the Blood Servants to spy on information, controlling the rats infiltrating various forces—serving as another eye for Liszt.
Soon, Durt Red Apricot arrived, “Your Highness, what do you need from me?”
“I want to develop the Flame Islands, and need to dispatch a Knight Order to ensure the safety of the construction personnel. Since you’re free, I’ve decided to give this task to you,” Liszt said.
Durt’s eyes lit up with excitement, “I am willing to relieve Your Highness of your worries!”
“Very good, but I will not provide you with elite knights. You can go to Iron Hoof City and recruit those lower-ranking knights. However, maintain secrecy, as the affairs of the Flame Islands are not yet to be revealed.” Considering the vastness of the Flame Island, one can only imagine the dangers within the Wild Forest.
Elite knights should not die in the forest, so may as well recruit those substandard knights to sacrifice.
“If they’re lucky enough to live until the founding of the nation, why not reward them with wealth and honor.”
“Understood!”
“You have one month. Captain Garcia of Iron Hoof City and the knights of the Tulip Family will assist you.”
“Yes.”
As Durt hurried off, Liszt again called for Philip, “Summon Emily.”
Emily was still an elite Earth Knight; she had killed many knights in the sea battle but had not been promoted to Sky Knight—compared to the early overpowering Liszt who had been promoted from Earth Knight to Sky Knight in just half a year, even Emily’s superior talent still fell short.
“Your Highness,” the young woman entered the castle.
“How is your training?”
“Without war, progress is slow,” Emily honestly admitted.
“In that case, I’ll arrange for you to go to Flame Island, where the forest is teeming with magical beasts,” Liszt said, “Take Douson and the Blizzard Beast Squad with you to help produce rock for Flame Town… Douson doesn’t need to produce the rocks, just protect you.”
“Your Highness, Emily can protect herself!”
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Liszt observed the tall young woman, a meaningful smile playing at the corners of his mouth, “It will protect you, and you must also protect it. Douson is one of my earliest close combat partners; I don’t want anything to happen to it. Emily, I entrust Douson to you; you should understand my expectations of you.”
A slight blush crossed Emily’s face, then she soberly responded, “Please rest assured, Your Highness, Emily will not disappoint you!”
“Very well, go, and make sure the Blizzard Beast Squad adapts to the cabin framework of the large ships, ensuring their discipline during the voyage.”
Liszt watched as the young woman walked away, slowly closing his eyes.
He immensely enjoyed this feeling of controlling others’ destinies, a lonely thrill of a dictator. In the Flame Territory, on the Flame Islands, he was the sole… King!
