Lord of the Myriad Worlds

Chapter 410: The Frost Duke in Distress

At the moment the All-Territory Announcement flooded the screen, Li Wei, who was currently patrolling in the wilderness, smiled knowingly, not surprised at all.

Within the Territory Main City, Zhao Xuanxuan, who was currently forging Enchanted Equipment, laughed heartily three times, but the heavy hammer in her hands didn't stop for a single moment.

Within the One-Star Mage Tower, Second Aunt, who was currently preparing Four-Star Magic Secret Potions, was entirely expressionless, concentrating her attention completely and incomparably focused. No news could interrupt her operations; even the heavens collapsing and the earth rending wouldn't do.

Within the Black Mountain Barony Territory, Hathaway was frenzied with excitement, hugging Li Yue while crying and laughing. Actually, she was the one who was most worried during this period of time. Not worried about whether Li Wei could succeed, but deeply afraid that Li Wei would turn into some little scumbag. Now it was finally settled. As Li Wei's Vassal Baron, she would also become a Substantive Viscount along with Li Wei, automatically losing the qualifications to continue pioneering and building a city, equating to being bound to Li Wei.

And this was simply the best outcome.

Yes, although Hathaway constantly claimed she wanted to come to Li Wei's territory to act as an Advisor, if she were truly allowed to become one, she would instead be unhappy and unreconciled. In a certain sense, she was no different from that sickly, morbid Anna; both were hypocritical and affected. It's a sickness, and it needs to be cured!

In short, the current distance was exactly right and perfect.

Not an Advisor, but a Vassal. On the one hand, she could hug Li Wei's thick thighs; on the other hand, she still had sufficient freedom. To be considered having the best of both worlds.

"Alright, everything is not over yet. Right now, the only place that is secure, cozy, and comfortable is Li Wei's legal territory. It is best that you establish the framework of your territory before the Task Settlement. Being destitute and having absolutely nothing like this, what proper propriety and state of affairs is this?"

Li Yue also laughed, even the gloominess between her brows lessening considerably. Because to her, it was also equivalent to the conclusion of a stage. She was an Advisor; from the moment of the Task Settlement, she would naturally possess the right to dividends and inheritance rights over this territory. Furthermore, based on her performance and the contributions she made during the mission period, she might ultimately obtain 1% to 5% of the territory's ownership rights. But Li Wei had already stated explicitly that it would be handled according to the maximum standard.5%, Baron!

It was exactly this simple.

Including Liang Yuzhi, including Zhao Xuanxuan, including Thomas—all were Barons, all were 5%.

And this was also the most fundamental reason why Liang Yuzhi and Hathaway covertly schemed to drive away Qin Yu and scared away Anna. Even this wave of planning had already begun back when the flood peak was crossing the border. Hathaway taking the lead role, Liang Yuzhi highly cooperative, and Li Yue also participating.

Even Night Owl had made some coordinations.

As the Garrison Commander of Thorns Pass, one of the primary examiners of the Pioneering Mission, and simultaneously the Supreme Commander of the war frontline, she truly possessed the authority of "a general in the field may decline to obey certain orders from the sovereign."

In that case, releasing some important information that wasn't overly accurate but also couldn't be considered wrong, slightly adjusting the protective Magic Net, and creating some tense smokescreens was simply as easy as lifting a hand.

Ultimately, on one side were two "good" sisters she had fought with for the majority of her life, plus Hathaway, whom she practically treated as a personal disciple, and finally adding a Substantive Viscount destined to rise rapidly. There was no reason for her to violently clash head-on with this combination of theirs.

Were there any benefits?

Of course, there was no need for Li Wei to know about these things; this was a war among women.

In the following days, the Radiation Storms blew day by day, extremely highly powerful. Occasionally there would be intense peak tremors and fluctuations, but those were occurring on the main battlefield on the other planet. The Casters of both enemy and allied sides were bombarding each other, utilizing the Chaotic Magic Particles, utilizing some magic wreckage from ancient eras to bombard each other!

The commotion was massive, and the battle situation was also extremely tragic and intense.

Sometimes at night, one could even see the flames of light igniting on that planet with the naked eye... Alright, perhaps it was just a blur of the eyes; anyway, it was very relaxed and content.

The Sequence 2 Magic Crests knitted by Li Yue and enchanted by Hathaway had long exceeded one hundred pieces. The frontline needed them very much, and he didn't know exactly how Night Owl and Hathaway transacted.

Was it incorporated into the taxation system? Or was the Royal Capital's Taxation Department currently also battered and exhausted, burned over the head and forehead?

Haha!

But the profits on Li Wei's side were massive.

Over at the Territory Main City, and here at Riverside Fortress, they could take in 50+ units of standard magic power every day.

Only here at Hathaway's barony territory was the magic power consumption massive.

But these days, first, the nine Riverside Knights all obtained a Sequence 2 Magic Crest. Following that, some heavyweight officials within the territory also obtained Sequence 2 Magic Crests, such as Zhao Qingshan, or Nelson and Linus of that sort. The remainder were given to some elite soldiers with outstanding performances; it was quite good.

The total number of soldiers who obtained a Sequence 2 Magic Crest had already reached fifteen people.

Therefore, whenever the magic power reserves of the Three-Star Magic Well at Riverside Fortress reached full capacity, some could be transferred over.

All of the above was done with tacit understanding; there was no need to say anything. Everyone was racing against time, seizing every minute and second, all scrambling to earn a bit more profits before the settlement.

As for other things, they already didn't dare to harbor extravagant hopes. What special boss, what final stage boss—it was impossible now. The only thing they could hope for was for the Neanderthal masters to show some kindness and come over here for a trip to amuse everyone.

But the Neanderthals really... they truly didn't make a single commotion or movement.

Since there were no other methods, they could only pull the Heavenly Engineering Group from within the territory over, building the city wall for Hathaway's side while also repairing that destroyed bridge. This barony territory of hers couldn't just remain extremely destitute and bare like this, ah, nor could they keep placing the Three-Star Tavern at the Black Mountain Fortress forever, ah.

Actually, right now the Radiation Storms outside were blowing fiercely, already unsuitable for large-scale construction. The cost of construction would become massive. Thus, whenever this occurred, Hathaway would go out for a stroll and release a Light Magic, also known as Entropy Reduction Magic. It roughly meant exactly this. Releasing it once could last for twelve hours; during this time, the Chaotic Magic Particles within a radius of several kilometers would be corrected, the two sides canceling each other out to produce a positive, thus emitting a grand, brilliant light—hence called, Light Magic.

And every single release required consuming two units of standard magic power; far too extravagant and luxurious.

But all of this was necessary. The Dawn Fortress to the north could be abandoned, because support genuinely couldn't reach over there, and there were no surplus Casters.

After being converted by Temple Knight Mark, those three Half-Sheepman Casters could no longer be considered Casters. They had to grind out Scholar Cards anew before they could become Casters again, and this time period might have to be measured in units of years.

Because Li Wei also currently didn't have any surplus resources to give them.

They had to learn to be a down-to-earth Freeman, keeping their feet on the ground. Either joining the Engineering Group based on what they had previously learned, or going to the Internal Affairs Group, or, like the other converted Ability Users, directly registering to become soldiers.

For instance, among those individuals the Centaurs were converted back into, thirty-two of them directly joined the army, beginning to train as cavalrymen. And among these thirty-two people, there would definitely be someone who could grind out a Rare Cavalry Card, and the proportion wouldn't be small.

But there was still a portion of unlucky bastards, which was that the Faith Value within the temple had emptied out again. Therefore, the twelve Half-Pigmen and five Half-Cowmen could not be converted. Ultimately having no methods, they were brought back to the temple. Under the protection of the temple, they wouldn't have to worry about the threats brought by the Radiation Storms. Otherwise, if they faced the Radiation Storms directly, they would easily lose control.

In short, Li Wei's territory just continued to develop methodically and orderly like this. Riverside Fortress and the Northern Fortress had both already begun planting winter wheat. The scale wasn't large, only a thousand mu each. But when these thousand mu were harvested next year, the highest quality would be impossible to break past Two-Star; they had to begin establishing a slow and steady stream.

Just like this, the days passed day by day.

Finally, on the day of October 16th, Li Wei and the others finally received a bulletin of victory from the Neanderthal masters. Ah, no, an All-Territory Announcement!

[All-Territory Announcement!]

[A small squad of Barbarian Cross-Border Players lying dormant within the current Task World launched a sudden assault on Zhao Kewu's territory after remaining dormant for many days, successfully destroying the Magic Shield within Zhao Kewu's territory, and cruelly massacring hundreds of civilians as well as soldiers. Simultaneously slaying Zhao Kewu as well as a certain number of important personnel, Zhao Kewu's City Building Pioneering Mission has failed.]

[All-Territory Announcement!]

[While attempting to seek out and contact the Frost Duke, the King's Special Envoy was ambushed and assassinated by a squad of Barbarian Cross-Border Players of unknown origins! Fortunately, the Frost Duke noticed the situation wasn't right and fled in advance; his current whereabouts are unknown.]

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Yi!

Fuck me!

Is it that explosive and shocking?

Li Wei was truly so shocked he was dumbfounded and tongue-tied. It was far too fucking a pity. Why didn't these two small squads of Neanderthal Cross-Border Players come charging at him?

Let go of that Zhao Kewu!

Let go of that King's Special Envoy!

If you have any abilities, come charge at me, ah!

Sigh, next it should be my turn, right?

Li Wei was extremely expectant. Two elite Neanderthal small squads, ah! Are they going to outflank from the left and right, or merge forces in one place to attack my vitals? Hathaway's barony territory currently doesn't even have decent defenses, ah, feeling a bit worried...

It was amidst this kind of worry that time passed day by day. Nothing transpired at all. Seeing that it was about to be November, the main body of Hathaway's fortress was completely constructed, and the large bridge to the north had also been built. Still no movements; the years were quiet and beautiful.

On this day, Li Wei was patrolling the surroundings. Mhm, he currently fundamentally didn't dare to leave beyond a twenty-li radius of Hathaway's barony territory, precisely worried that the Neanderthal elite squads would come killing over.

In the end, all of a sudden, he saw a tall, large savage appearing within the mountain forest. The other party furiously rushed straight over, not the slightest bit polite.

Li Wei was completely dumbfounded, because the instant he laid his first glance upon the other party, he determined the other party's identity.

Yes, the Frost Duke!

Fuck me, why has this guy come here?

Is he here to attack my territory?

But why is he a solitary man, all by himself?

Without a moment's hesitation, Li Wei summoned his Four-Star Warhorse, making preparations for battle.

Because even if the Frost Duke was all alone, he was still exceptionally formidable. Li Wei himself knew very clearly that he fundamentally wasn't the other party's match. A joke, this was a final stage boss approaching Seven-Stars.

In fact, at this moment Hathaway, Li Yue, and the others were all alarmed. The Three-Star Magic Well had already been comprehensively activated, and five Enchanted Giant Ballistae took aim. Even Riverside Fortress and the Territory Main City received war early-warning alerts.

Yet just when the war was on the verge of breaking out at a single touch, that man opposite suddenly shouted loudly in a high voice.

"Li Wei, I have no intention of going to war with you, I have only come to seek refuge!"

"Why? What I mean is, Your Excellency is so formidable, your Ability User Legion's soldiers are strong and their horses are sturdy, why have you become reduced to the degree of having to come to me to seek refuge?"

Li Wei was heavily curious. He had thought of many types of possibilities, but he simply hadn't thought that the Frost Duke would actually run over to his place to seek refuge. Wouldn't it be fine to directly find the King's Special Envoy to surrender?

(End of this chapter)