Chapter 55: Chapter 55: The Great Crisis Threatening the Territory’s Destruction
After fifteen days of smooth operation, Su Li opened his eyes in the morning and went through the new [Daily Intelligence]. The intelligence, which usually had little change, finally had some different content today! The focus of the intelligence was shifting from acquiring resources to exploring the surrounding environment.
[Your strong will to lie flat has enhanced the timeline, allowing you to gain the [Prophet of Destiny] ability while lying flat.]
[Since you are in a lying flat state, today’s prophet message has been updated.]
[1: At the confluence of the Black River and the Brionne River, downstream by 200 imperial miles, there is a half-elf family seeking the joy of journey. Successfully robbing them could earn you at least 800 gold coins. However, the inclusive and civilized lords are unlikely to commit such barbaric acts; accepting them might be a good choice. These half-elves enjoy roles as merchants, noble peddlers, servants, and cooks, which may bring vitality to your territory.]
[2: At the peak of the Gray Mountain Range in the northern Hesse Territory, an avalanche will occur tomorrow night. After the avalanche, the Snow Elves on the mountain will open a path to a hidden cave for three days. Defeating the Evil Spirit · White Bone Knight inside the cave will yield relics from his corpse, including 50 gold coins and a Rune Sword · Frost Sword.]
[3: In the area called Mut Valley on the far right side of the rugged hills in the Green Leaf Land of northern Hesse Territory, evil land nomads have constructed a Wolfgang Farm. They have seized your land and evaded holy taxation; tonight they will face terrible retribution as a savage half-beastman herd will attack their farm. You can reap substantial wealth by being the mantis stalking the cicada and the oriole behind. Or you can save them, possibly attracting the attention of an Essence of Nature · Father of Grains · Polevik.]
[4: Under the vast canopy of the Blood Pine Forest, many dangers lurk: Green-skinned Tribe, countless Beastmen, and thirsty bandits, but there are also countless opportunities. Tomorrow a powerful Giant Shepherd Deer, following the will of the forest, will attack all evil holy artifacts it encounters, using its 64 sharp antlers and hooves to protect the forest’s people. After exhausting itself, it will bleed to death in the forest near the Brionne River. A potion made from its heart and liver can grant the drinker complete immunity to toxins for a period of time.]
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[8: In the Blood Pine Forest, a group of robust Centaur Tribe, under the influence of dragon breath, has become particularly intense in both desire and rage. In a week, they will raid the surroundings, forcing the bandits in the forest to flee their camps. This might be a good opportunity for a powerful lord to take military action.]
[9: The Kobold Tribe in the Jinke Mine has collected 6,000 imperial jin of iron ore. The tribe’s leader has gained strength from the dual enhancement of dragon breath and consuming ore, and the potential threat must be eradicated in time.]
[10: At the highest canopy deep in the Blood Pine Forest, the Young Green Dragon · Deceitful Wings · Aeliria Erebos · Cuiying has made her nest here. She is in slumber and will not awaken until five and a half months later. During this period, as long as there is no major disturbance, there is no need to worry about waking her. You can boldly steal her Dragon Nest Treasure without fearing any consequences. Because no matter what, once she awakens, she will destroy all the surrounding territories and tribes. You already have no way out, and you know how to choose.
After reading the last piece of today’s intelligence, the initial smile and composure on Su Li’s face vanished instantly. He gritted his steel teeth, kicked off the quilt with one foot, and leapt from his bed!
A Green Dragon is actually lurking inside the Blood Pine Forest!
No wonder the former lord died at the hands of the forest bandits. This is not an ordinary band of robbers, but is essentially the Green Dragon’s followers. Yet this fool couldn’t even defeat the Green Dragon followers, so no one, including Lauren, knew that an insidious, evil Green Dragon was inhabiting the forest.
Seeing the shock and anger on Su Li’s face, Hilude was slightly surprised. She quickly got up and hugged Su Li, gently stroking his vigorously heaving back with her hand, and asked: "Lord, what’s wrong? Did you have a nightmare? It’s okay, it’s okay, I’m here with you."
Nightmare?
Upon hearing this word, Su Li’s fists clenched instantly. This indeed was a nightmare-like daunting reality.
After all this time, he had painstakingly managed to develop this territory, gaining a sense of belonging in his home, only for this vile dragon to threaten to destroy everything?
Truth be told, the reminder from the Daily Intelligence system was quite timely. If he wanted to run, he could totally make it. With quick enough action, he could even reach Marle Castle in time to switch territories.
But he had just bid farewell to the previous wandering life, with his beautiful home showing promising progress, everything thriving.
How could he willingly let a Green Dragon wipe it all away?
Hence, he gritted his teeth in anger, filled with resentment, trying hard to calm himself down, but the fury in his chest was simply uncontrollable.
Damn it, I’ll fight this Green Dragon!
I want to lie flat, but I refuse to be a coward!
With the dragon intending to obliterate his territory, burn his home, massacre his people, and enslave his women, if he still considered escaping at this moment, what kind of man would he be?
In his bones, he was still a passionate young man! Even in his previous life as an ordinary person, had foreign enemies invaded, he would never have considered bowing his head or offering up his wife and daughters. Even shedding a handful of blood, he would still fight the enemies to protect his home, his land, his wife, and children.
Now as a lord, with soldiers and subordinates under his command, what is there to fear?
The dragon flame must be extinguished, brave ones follow me to slay the dragon!
Isn’t it just a Young Dragon?
If Yin Zhiping could be a Dragon Knight, why couldn’t he?
Moreover, there is almost half a year’s time; he has time to prepare. A Young Dragon’s strength is roughly equivalent to that of a Divine Chosen Knight, a Mature Dragon’s strength roughly matches a human Legendary Level knight. As for the strength of a Mature Dragon and Elder Dragon, or whether they are stronger than a human Holy Sanctuary Knight, Su Li could not comprehend.
Since the human Holy Sanctuary Knights are theoretically considerable in size, but have very few active ones, Su Li didn’t know how strong these Holy Sanctuary Knights were, and even less could he evaluate the strengths of humans and Elder Dragons.
Currently, just this Young Green Dragon is already pressing down on Su Li to the extent of being unable to breathe.
The Green Dragon’s physique may not be the strongest among the dragon race, but they are certainly the most insidious and cunning. They are famous for their deceit and venomous corruption, unlike the hot-headed Red Dragons and White Dragons who charge forward to melee combat at a moment’s impulse. Green Dragons are extremely vile and sly, often using the evil monsters that follow them to bite their enemies first. It is only when the enemy shows signs of defeat or falls into great chaos that they rush in for the final deadly strike, utterly crushing the enemy.
Just as the title of this Green Dragon · Deceitful Wings reveals, this insidious creature is strong and extremely troublesome.
With the current strength of the territory, there is simply no way to withstand her!
Fortunately, she would not awaken for another half-year. Otherwise, facing her now, with her cruelty and strength, she could easily wipe out the entire territory.