Chapter 400 Daxing Youguang
After leaving Shadow Flame Volcano, Russell was quickly appointed by the Council of Elders as the deputy knight of the Dragon Blood Knights, which means deputy leader.
But this is just in name. The majestic dragon knight and dragon domain lord cannot personally command a group of fantasy beast knights and great knights to fight. Like Earl Merlin who serves as the leader, his purpose is to protect the safety of the Dragon Blood Knights.
The level gap in Longmian Continent’s extraordinary system is so large that when encountering horse-riding blue-skinned or even snow giants, the knights will have no room to perform.
You can only choose the strategy of king versus king, pawn versus pawn.
“When the Dragon Blood Knights start patrolling the border, I will use the shadow guard to notify you.” On the long bridge of the Red Castle, Earl Merlin and Russell stood side by side.
The Shadow Guard is a special team of fantasy beast knights in the Red Keep. The contracted fantasy beasts are all phantom swifts. The Phantom Swift is not good at fighting, but its flying speed is very powerful, but its endurance is slightly lower, so it is more suitable for short-distance communication.
At least within the scope of the Grand Duchy of Shadowflame, Phantom Swift is barely enough.
“Okay.” Russell responded.
It was impossible for him to stay in the Red Castle and wait for the Dragon Blood Knights to take action. That would waste too much time, and his territory still needed him to coordinate and command.
at this time.
Among the teams moving forward on the Long Bridge, Cousin Mel turned back from his horse and waved to Earl Merlin and Russell.
Lord Merlin was unmoved, and Russell waved in response.
Then he said: “I hope my cousin will be able to accomplish his mission when he goes to the Kingdom of Blazing Torrents and attract the kingdom’s help.”
After a pause, Russell said again: “Grandpa, why don’t you let Kunslai go as an envoy to the Blazing Torrent Kingdom? Apparently the Sunflower family has moved to the Blazing Torrent Kingdom. It may be more convenient for communication if Kunslai is the envoy.”
Earl Merlin shook his head: “It is precisely because the Sunflower family has turned to the Kingdom of Blazing Torrents that I cannot let Queenslai go on an envoy. Otherwise, Queenslai will not gain any benefits by being obedient. The only way is to let Mel convey my will to that person.” King, maybe we can win one or two.”
“That’s it.” Russell nodded and smiled, “Then I wish my cousin good luck.”
When Mel’s team on his mission to the Fiery Torrent Kingdom drove out of the Long Bridge, Russell looked at the sky for a day and said, “Grandpa, I have to leave too.”
“Go, manage your territory with peace of mind, polish your combat effectiveness, and wait for the notification from the Shadow Guard.” Earl Merlin nodded.
So Russell called out in his heart.
The black oil dragon Rossai, entrenched on the top of the tower of the Red Castle, roared over and passed by the long bridge corridor. Russell was pacing in the void, and at the moment when Roselle passed by, he jumped up and straddled Roselle’s back, completing the integration of the flying dragon knight in an instant.
The jet-black wings flapped whistlingly, and the huge body was as light as nothing.
With a maneuver as simple as plucking onions on dry land, the black oil dragon Rossai had already carried Russell and flew high into the sky and into the clouds.
Soon it turned into a small black dot and disappeared from everyone’s sight.
As he flew away from the Red Fort and away from the mountain wind of Shadow Flame Volcano, he suddenly felt a burning sensation in his palms.
Russell raised his hand and saw that the M-shaped mark was already burning.
After leaving the suppression of the Shadow Flame Dragon, Little Menglong was obviously energetic again. Russell laughed when he saw this: “You must have been depressed these days, ice cream… Okay, let’s go home now, Baoli, start the Thunder Boost Press technology!”
The mark of the Lord of Thunder flashed on his forehead, and countless thunderbolts emerged from Russell’s body, and quickly enveloped the black oil dragon Russell.
“Roar!” Rossay received the help of the power of thunder, and his speed suddenly reached a level close to the speed of sound.
It can be called quasi-sonic speed.
With the wind and lightning, the hot volcano turned into an icy snowfield in an instant, and then began to land at the junction of the snowfield and the volcanic oasis.
This happens to be the Nether Light Collection run by the Fluorescent Mushroom family.
At this time, the Youguang Festival was very lively, and the 65,000 serfs who were commending Russell were arriving one after another.
Some of the serfs have already boarded the carts pulled by thunder beasts and embarked on the icy journey on the mountain and river trade routes; the remaining serfs have settled in Youguangji, especially the serfs who are not in good health and need to live here for a period of time to adapt to the cold environment.
Those serfs who are sick will be placed directly in Youguangji to live – Russell will also invest in property here, which just needs serfs to take care of it.
“Russell, you’re back. Have you settled everything?” The eldest brother Roland stayed in Youguangji and was responsible for coordinating the family’s fleet to transport serfs.
“We are all a family, so what’s the point of hard work? The sudden addition of so many serfs to your territory is a great benefit to the family!” Roland said with a smile. The more people there are, the more prosperous the territory will be.
In particular, the Black Fire Land and Lei Ze land reclamation require a steady stream of material support, which requires the Fluorescent Mushroom Family to transfer them.
It can be said that with the rise of Russell, the Fluorescent Mushroom family will also make a lot of money.
“Where’s my sister-in-law? She didn’t stay with her brother?”
“I asked her to return to the Fluorescent Castle. The conditions in the Netherlight Collection are too bad and I can’t bear for her to suffer here.” Roland said a little unnaturally.
Russell smiled, but he remembered that Roland had a little woman here, her name seemed to be Ba’er.
At this time, Charles came over with Tom and Jack, sweating profusely: “When I heard Mr. Rosey’s roar, I knew you were here.”
“Thank you, Charles.” Russell smiled.
Charles was immediately flattered and responded: “Serving Your Excellency is the mission of our followers, and it doesn’t feel hard at all!”
Roland smiled and said helpfully: “Charles is still very capable. He arranged the serf team in an orderly manner without any confusion.”
Charles immediately thanked him and said, “Thank you, Master Roland, for your compliment. This is all Charles’s responsibility.”
“Okay, I don’t need anyone to wait on you here. You can continue to do your work. When we get back to the Cigar Courtyard, I will reward you all.” Russell waved his hand, dismissed Charles and others, and followed Roland to the small courtyard.
Roland immediately ordered the little woman Ba’er to quickly prepare lunch in the kitchen.
Then he and Russell drank tea together and talked: “Territory development requires the transfer of materials, and the Dark Light Collection must be expanded. Russell, my eldest brother is planning to build a small castle here so that you and I can come and live in it in the future.”
“Okay.” Russell nodded.
“As I told you before, my colleagues in the Dragon Blood Knights have been arriving one after another. Let’s see how we can arrange it. Should we let Charles take them to escort the serfs, or should we send them directly to the Black Fire Land?”
“Let Charles and Eric lead the area first.” Russell said, “There are many serfs in the territory, but there is a shortage of managers. Let me see their talents.”
Now when Russell accepts followers, he must not only examine the followers’ courage, character, and combat effectiveness, but also examine their ability to manage the territory. In the future, when the Black Fire Land and Lei Ze are connected, a large number of officials will definitely be needed.
He was a little reserved before, feeling that the population in the territory was too small and the need for followers was not that urgent.
As a result, he was suddenly rewarded with a population of 65,000, and the territory’s population had reached 75,000.
This requires a large number of knights to serve as officials, manage serfs, develop wastelands, and make the territory self-sufficient as soon as possible.
“By the way, brother, is Marcus at the Netherlight Collection?” Russell suddenly asked.
“Of course, he is indispensable for the thunder beast to pull the cart.” Roland replied, “Do you have anything to do with him? I will send someone to invite him over.”
After a while, Marcus came to the small courtyard.
“Master Roland, Master Russell.” Marcus greeted him respectfully, without his usual arrogance.
Russell asked him to sit down, and then said: “Musk is too young, let him study at the Knight Academy for a few years, and I am short of manpower now. I have met Malena and Mikel before, and Mikel seems to be interested in following me. ?”
Marcus heard this and nodded in response: “Yes, Mikel’s father, Lord Minor, has asked me about this before, but I don’t know your attitude towards recruiting followers, so I don’t have the nerve to mention it to you. “
“Then please inform Mikel. If you want to become my follower, come to the Black-waisted Snake Manor to find me.”
“On behalf of Mikel, I would like to thank Mr. Russell for your support!” Marcus said solemnly.
“Marcus, you know the situation in the three territories, so I won’t say much about Mikel’s future.” Russell picked up the wine glass and said, “Here, let’s drink.”
Marcus clinked glasses with both hands: “I’d like to propose a toast to Mr. Russell!”
(End of chapter)