Swamp Lord with an Intelligence System

Chapter 268: Chapter 135: Outsiders in the Wilderness, Spider Boggart

He came to the window, gazing at the brightly lit blacksmith shop.

There was a hint of pleasure in his eyes.

Now, he had the power to turn the tide.

No longer as passive as before!

October 10th, early morning.

After Lear got up, he immediately summoned Haggs and Bain.

He informed them of several critical pieces of intelligence.

Finally, he said.

“In the coming period, the outside world will not be calm, and you need to be more cautious.”

“Haggs, you first take people to retrieve the Sunfruit.”

“At the same time, search the area where the Kelder Ratman was previously encountered; this will be a priority patrol point in the future.”

“Bain, vigilance within the territory must also be heightened.”

“As you wish!”

“Yes, my lord!”

After Lear finished speaking, he fell into thought again.

It seems that now is the time to establish an army dedicated to defending the territory.

The current territory defense task involves temporarily detaching personnel from the army to perform it.

Without war, it’s of little consequence.

But when leading an expedition, he would face the decision of who to leave behind as a guard.

Having a dedicated army eliminates the need for temporary arrangements each time.

However, which army is suitable to choose?

Moreover, having an army is not enough; a strong enough commander is also required.

Otherwise, in the event of a sudden crisis, there will be a predicament with no one to make decisions.

Bain, as Chief Civil Officer, naturally excels at governance, but in military affairs, is clearly inadequate.

After careful consideration, Lear thought of the Corrupted Naga.

This army of 300 men is as high as Level 12.

And it is commanded by the Level 15 King of Naga.

If stationed in the territory, paired with the Ancient Tree Guardian, they could meet the strength requirements.

Leaving behind a Level 15 Great Demon to cooperate with them,

there would be sufficient assurance.

Detaching these forces would not affect external campaigns.

A decision was immediately made in his heart.

Lear waved someone to call the King of Naga stationed in the Land of Crimson Rot.

When this 3.5-meter tall Naga hero, holding a Destruction Staff, arrived, he immediately issued an order.

“Duodoru, henceforth, Corrupted Naga will take over the defense of Weilu City.”

“Your daily duty is to patrol, repel enemies, and resolve any sudden crises.”

“I appoint you as Chief City Defense Officer, with full authority to command the territorial defense forces.”

The territory is rapidly expanding, and these divisions must be clearly defined to avoid chaos.

The external forces will no longer participate in territory patrols or other cumbersome tasks.

External forces are for the external; the guard troops are responsible for the guard, similar to the distinction between police and military.

“Your will is above all else!”

After transformation, the soul of the King of Naga entirely belongs to Lear, and he will execute any of Lear’s orders 100%.

Even if it meant taking his life!

Lear nodded, looking at Bain.

“Inform Duodoru of the current detailed situation of the territory, marking out the most defense-needed areas and those that need patrolling, for the Corrupted Naga to station.”

“In the future, you will need to work together closely to protect our territory well.”

Bain also felt invigorated.

Previously, without the separation of powers, when Lear left the territory, he also had to manage part of the military command.

Already weighed down by cumbersome civil affairs, his energy was further consumed by these, leaving him physically and mentally exhausted.

Not everyone has such a desire for power; now he doesn’t need to worry about this anymore… Instantly, the world felt brighter.

Without hesitation, he and the King of Naga went down to start a detailed introduction of the territory’s situation.

He felt it was crucial to emphasize the most needed areas of protection.

As a semi-undead life form, the Corrupted Naga does not require rest or food.

It only needs to return to the Land of Crimson Rot periodically to devour some Crimson Energy to sustain itself.

It is well-suited to serving as a Guard Legion.

After everyone left, Lear felt a little better.

Now, he finally had several capable talents at hand, not as pressed as before, when everything required his personal intervention.

By noon, Haggs returned with the army.

They retrieved as promised the treasure that could transform the Mud Worm — the Sunfruit.

The Sunfruit is not a single fruit but a plant.

Its leaves are like burning flames, giving off a sensation of vigorous life energy.

This half-human-high plant has seven or eight fist-sized fruits hanging from its top.

Each of them is a bright red, like the sun that has just risen in the morning.

Getting slightly closer allows one to feel the energy contained within its fruits, a sensation akin to a oppressive heat wave.

Lear, full of curiosity, examined it carefully, and detailed attributes of it appeared in his mind.

Sunfruit

[Level]: 2 Stars

[Traits]: Contains unique energy, can burn off waste energy remnants in the bloodline, purifying it.

[Evaluation]: A unique fruit that can purify the bloodline, but consumption will bring extreme pain, unbearable for ordinary life forms.

The item is indeed excellent, but this evaluation…clearly not meant for normal life forms to consume.

Lear didn’t hesitate, bringing the Sunfruit to the fish pond, summoning the Mud Worm still wallowing in the mud, and fed it to the other party.

Swallowing five Sunfruits consecutively, the Mud Worm immediately glowed with a hint of red.

Scalding hot, like a heated prawn.

With a cry of agony, it plunged into the mud, sinking in.

It was clearly sensed that the Mud Worm had become a scorching furnace, being seared wildly.

The surrounding magic power surged down, penetrating the mud and entering the Mud Worm’s body.

Waves of painful wails emanated from underground, the sound penetrating the murky muddy water, becoming deep.