Swamp Lord with an Intelligence System

Chapter 259: Chapter 132: Far-Reaching Strategy

The enemies Lear encountered in the Mire Swamp were not easy to face. Earlier, there were the Mosquito Queen, Mire Wasp, Rotting Centaur, and Two-headed Ogre.

The high-tier enemies included the Demigod Master of Stench and Flies, the awakened remnant soul of the Half-Fishman God, and the Tyrant Monarch of the Dark Naga…

Just divine beings alone, there were two, and one was a demigod.

If ordinary Pioneer Lords encountered these enemies, wouldn’t they be scared out of their wits?

Besides, those hidden enemies in the dark wilderness cannot be determined how many there are.

This is the most terrifying part.

After regaining his composure, Blando looked at Lear with changed eyes.

In the vast wilderness spanning over a thousand kilometers, Lear established a domain with a powerful army.

The Lord’s methods were even more astonishing than he had imagined!

“Weapon forging and production require some time, so there’s no rush.”

Lear consoled the other party a bit.

“Familiarize yourselves with the territory in these few days… In the future, this will be your home too.”

After enslaving their souls, their loyalty was guaranteed, so there was no need to worry about other issues.

Blando immediately beamed with joy.

“Thank you for your mercy!”

Living in Lorand City wasn’t exactly great, it was just barely surviving.

Having more paths was undoubtedly a good thing.

Lear immediately communicated in detail with Blando, while Bain listened attentively on the side.

The execution of future specific affairs would also rely on Bain.

After a moment, this Mud Swamp Hero seemed to think of something and interjected.

“My Lord, if you wish to trade, Lorand City is indeed the best choice, but there are many issues, the main one being—transportation!”

“The wilderness is fraught with danger, and a distance of over a thousand kilometers is too far.”

“Transporting the weapons to Lorand City would be a major undertaking… We need to solve this problem.”

Lear nodded slightly.

He turned to the evil and fierce figure filled with a menacing aura beside him.

Without the Great Demon, this issue would require additional strategies.

But things are different now; a Level 15 Great Demon as a hero unit can completely serve as a transport carrier.

The Bubble Beast acts as the cargo box.

Having the Great Demon fly the Bubble Beast to Lorand City would greatly reduce the travel time needed.

In the face of high-tier flying heroes, a thousand kilometers could be traveled in less than a day.

Moreover, the Great Demon’s strength would provide ample power to handle external threats.

With its mastery of spatial power, even if faced with an unassailable entity, it could escape.

It’s definitely an optimal choice.

If not assured, sending the Crimson Wasp guard would be an option.

Tens of thousands of wasps paired with the fierce Great Demon.

Normal beings wouldn’t dare provoke them.

This way, safety is assured.

Lear voiced his thoughts, and Bain’s eyes lit up.

The plan was excellent, yet, a moment later, there was some hesitation.

“My Lord, if the Great Demon approaches Lorand City, it would easily be discovered.”

“The army of Lorand City would certainly not hold back against them…”

Demons paired with half-undead beings don’t seem like good people.

Lear slowly said.

“We also have Kalanis.”

Kalanis?

Bain’s eyes shifted.

“Are you suggesting… having the Dragon Breath Mercenary Corps receive the goods?”

Relying on a single person to complete such a major task is impossible; a mercenary corps is entirely different.

And with Kalanis’s loyalty, her Dragon Breath Mercenary Corps, under strong support from Weilu City, would not encounter any mishaps.

Lear nodded.

“The Dragon Breath Mercenary Corps could enter the wilderness within a range of two to three hundred kilometers, receive the weapons, and then escort them back to Lorand City.”

“Complete the latter half of the transportation.”

This idea arose after meeting Kalanis and understanding her background.

Unexpectedly, Blando suddenly appeared, supplementing this final selling step.

There’s no help for it; Weilu City is located in the wilderness, an advantage and a disadvantage, requiring more planning.

Unfortunately, although there are things like the teleportation array in this world, they are rare, and the usage costs are prohibitively high, making widespread use impossible, or things wouldn’t be so troublesome.

Bain nodded repeatedly.

“My Lord, this way, safety is ensured, and feasibility is very high.”

The wilderness is indeed dangerous, and the Guard Legion of Lorand City is not easy to deal with.

Without this venture, transporting goods would be difficult.

Lear pondered a while, then summoned the remaining ten people for a group discussion on this topic, leading to an in-depth conversation.

They talked until the stars filled the sky before they ended.

The main direction was already set during communication, and the future sales of weapons were entrusted to the White Crow Commerce Association.

The Dragon Breath Mercenary Corps is responsible for receiving and concurrently handling any potential tricky issues faced by the White Crow Commerce Association.

Weilu City takes charge of weapon forging while nurturing the Dragon Breath Mercenary Corps, ensuring it gains enough power and a foothold in Lorand City.

Each performs its duties.

The remaining details are left to Bain and Blando to communicate.

Bain, having lived for decades with rich experience, had further honed his abilities managing Weilu City’s administration over the past few months.

The two discussed seamlessly.

Satisfied, Lear left the detailed talks to them.

They headed to the Blacksmith Shop, realizing that the key to external trade was not only having an outward presence but also whether they could produce competitive products.

Even though the production of Rock Heavy Armor was complete, Lear, as a precaution, ordered an additional 500 sets to be produced for storage.

If Cold-blooded Cavalry were to be raised in the future, they’d be equipped right away, skipping the waiting time.

So, at this time, the Blacksmith Shop was bustling and busy, the clanging of metals endless.

Interestingly, the Starry Sky Vine within the building absorbed most of the noise, decreasing the sound level, making it audible only when entering the Blacksmith Shop.

The Ancient Tree Guardians, unable to forge inside due to their size, produced a considerable amount of noise while working outside.

Nonetheless, the Blacksmith Shop, located in the →south region of the territory, was distant from the ↑north residential area, creating a buffer zone.

It didn’t significantly impact residents’ rest.

Noticing Lear’s arrival, the busy Bulin immediately paused his work to welcome him.

The head of the Fray had been so busy that his feet barely touched the ground, yet his spirits remained high, exuding vigor every day.

“Good evening, Sir!”

Lear patted the man on the shoulder.

“You’ve worked hard over this period.”

“It is our honor!”

Bulin asserted firmly.

After breaking the shackles of his bloodline, he was determined to fully restore the Fray’s forging skills, equipping Weilu City with the finest gear and weapons.

It must surpass everyone else!

Lear glanced at the forge.

“Can Rock Heavy Armor be downsized to human standard sizes?”

“Don’t overemphasize perfection in craftsmanship, allow for some roughness, and remove a trait or two.”

“Still keeping the level at 3 stars.”

Bulin nodded lightly.

“My Lord, are we preparing to commence external trade?”

“Indeed.”

“If it’s for external trade, we can certainly forge a simplified version of Rock Heavy Armor!”

“Enhance other attributes while removing the automatic repair trait, eliminating the localized damage prevention.”

“These two traits hold great military value, so it’s best we retain these in our control!”

Lear agreed, nodding.

Virtually every weapon trade has an external version and a self-use version; usually, the ones for external sale are a level lower.

Or, they are specialized versions, enhanced in some areas while weakened in others.

Since it’s unknown to whom these weapons might ultimately end up, if it’s an enemy, it would be aiding the enemy in the future.

“First, develop the armor… produce a batch; we’ll need them by the end of the month.”

Bulin promptly agreed.

“Additionally, expedite weapon research… resolve this matter swiftly.”

“The military’s current weaponry is starting to fall behind.”

While the Rock Armor provided substantial defense for the Cold-Blooded Cavalry, their offense was lacking.

This shortcoming had been costly on several occasions.

Fortunately, the Dark Naga wasn’t a highly defensive being, or the battle would have had a significantly tougher difficulty.

With 4-star ore available, Lear eagerly anticipated further surprises from the Fray people.