Ever since learning that the final battle was about to erupt, the Hesse Territory had entered a state of full preparation for war.
The survival or demise relies on the outco of this battle.
Thus, under the full mobilization of the newly appointed Governor Oliver, the territory almost halted all internal affairs and production, pushing military mobilization to the extre.
The territory’s Fallen Wolf rcenary Corps and Blue Heron rcenary Corps were all urgently summoned, and together with mbers of the Red Brotherhood, the standing Free People’s Corps alone reached a size of more than 500 people.
Then the territory also temporarily hired over 300 rcenaries, ranger knights, trade team guards, and other free people with exceptional combat abilities journeying through Hesse Territory, all forcibly conscripted and directly incorporated into the Free People’s Corps for military control.
Besides these 800 or so outstanding soldiers, Oliver also mobilized 1,000 free people, including artisans, rchants, and farm owners with property and wealth within the territory, as well as a squadron of Dwarf Thundering Musketeers.
Notably included were more than 60 other Pioneer Territory survivors from the southeast, migrating from the Empire’s Tirteus Territory, known for their valiant ways and expertise in crafting war chariots. When they joined the territory, they brought four chariots with outstanding impact force.
Marshal Oerstein returned from the north with a large supply of armor and horses, greatly alleviating the territory’s equipnt shortage.
However, after three days passed, Su Li had not yet seen the arrival of the Green Dragon Legion but instead welcod the first thunderstorm of autumn.
Each autumn rain brings a chill, and once this heavy rain ceases, the weather will noticeably turn colder.
Nonetheless, the heavy rain was advantageous for defense. The main forces of the Green Dragon Legion, already slow-moving, would have their march further hindered by the muddy roads in such torrential weather.
On the other hand, the Hesse Territory was relatively less affected. The blacksmiths inside the castle worked fervently 24 hours a day. The dwarves entered a celebratory mood, fully enjoying their favorite life of sweating profusely while crafting weapons and armor.
Day and night, these blacksmith shops smoothly produced dozens of longswords and two to three sets of armor, amassing a considerable scale. Since Marshal Oerstein’s return, the territory’s entire military equipnt output rose to more than 100 weapons and over 30 sets of armor daily, with two sets of Vibranium Rune Armor erging each day.
Every day that the final battle is delayed, the strength of the Hesse Territory grows.
However, it was sowhat disappointing that the Rare Level weapon had yet to erge. Su Li, too, didn’t understand why a group of four or five champion-level dwarves hamring on a weapon for days couldn’t complete it, causing sparks to fly under their hamrs.
A perfect-grade weapon takes just a day or two to forge; why does a Rare Level weapon take so long? Is the engraving of the rune beyond their capacity?
Yet, Su Li couldn’t help either, and during such critical tis, even if Su Li was the lord, disturbing the stubborn and irate dwarves might have led to him being scolded out by them.
Thus, Su Li simply took Oerstein to the banks of the Black Water River to start fishing.
In fact, he wasn’t too worried about the residents catching the Storm Dragon Head Eel, as fishing this carnivorous extraordinary fish required God Chosen Level bait, which the residents clearly lacked.
For Su Li, fishing such fish brought him the joy of angling, as the God Chosen Level mouse at proved imnsely effective. Once imrsed in water, the blood and scent quickly attracted nurous fish, eager to fight over it.
After a morning of fishing, while Su Li didn’t catch the Storm Dragon Head Eel, he managed to catch over a dozen ordinary fish, including one trout weighing over 40 pounds, nearly snapping his fishing line crafted from Extraordinary Spider Silk.
In the afternoon, as the rain slightly cleared up, Marshal Oerstein put down his fishing rod and said to Su Li, "Lord, I need to hurry back to train the soldiers. The newly enlisted Free People’s Corps are still used to their previous unruly combat style, like lone wolves, not understanding cooperation. This is a major taboo on the battlefield. It takes ti to drill them to enhance their military discipline and improve their ability to obey orders and cooperate in battle."
Su Li, having a fish on the hook, replied while reeling it in, "Then you go ahead, I’ll continue fighting here. I’ll treat you to fish tonight."
"Ingrid, co quickly and prepare the net."
However, the strength of this fish was astonishing. Su Li and Ingrid, the Beautiful Witch, battled it together for over ten minutes. Despite the struggle, this fish retained its vigor, holding tightly to the mouse at and continuing to thrash at the river’s edge, even leaping out of the water.
Ingrid, with her frail body and lack of strength compared to the knights, was already panting, asking, "Lord, could this be the Storm Dragon Head Eel?"
Indeed, the joy of fishing and hunting is the sa—it’s the thrill of harvest and capture. This huge fish in the water, even though Su Li was worn out, he was imnsely excited, saying, "No matter what, I must reel it in."
Su Li’s blood surged, activating the ability of [Blazing Blood·Royal Authority], inflicting dragon-like pressure on the fish, sapping its strength.
But the big fish, unwilling to succumb, released a surge of electric current over its body, causing Ingrid, who was holding the rod for Su Li, to exclaim and collapse onto the ground. With erald green magic robes, a pair of round, white silk-clad legs peeked out from the split skirt, glowing with beauty.
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