Chapter 1960 - 533: The Demon King Places a Bloodsucking Sword in the Hero's Brother's Hand (Part 2)

Even more excited than the players were those Lizardmen who had been stirred up by the noise for a whole day.

Previously, playing with mud in the swamp, they had never done such high-intensity work before. Thanks to these players, they were able to experience a different kind of "Lizard life."

However, the players brought them not only sweat but also beer and barbecue they never dared dream of before!

When they heard that there would be meat after the task was completed, these physically strong guys got completely wound up and started shouting "awesome" along with the players!

Although they didn't know what "awesome" meant, anything shouted by the "Dragon descendants" would definitely be right.

After all, only these fellow countrymen from the Gana continent could bring them delicacies that even the Chieftains hadn't enjoyed!

"Awesome——!"

"Roar roar roar!"

Excited roars rose and fell.

Thousands of strong Lizardman Warriors surrounded the newly laid tracks, their thick tails rhythmically beating the ground, making a dull "bang bang" sound.

They danced an ancient and wild war dance under the sunset, with footsteps that quaked the earth, seemingly showcasing the majesty of the Dragon God to this conquered plain.

What a pity that Taufu didn't know about this, or surely this guy would shamefully bury his little head under his wings.

If he had known, he wouldn't have used the DNA of the Zeta people as a blueprint to create these things, it was too blasphemous!

...

On the other side, the Andes Manor in Thunder City.

Outside the window, the birch trees had sprouted lush branches, perfectly blocking the blazing sun from shining into the study room.

In that warmly furnished study room, the air was tranquil and cool, seeming like a world apart from the bustling construction site.

Duke Edward sat at the desk, holding the urgently delivered report, his gaze lingering on the last few lines of the record for a long while.

"Fifteen kilometers..."

He softly repeated it, with a few notes of disbelief in his voice.

Just a few months ago, these scaly creatures were still hiding in the swamps attacking merchant caravans, listed as prey on the adventurer guild's clearing list.

Yet, in less than a year, their identity underwent a dramatic transformation, becoming the most efficient builders on this land!

They were more diligent than the strongest human laborers, even more obedient than the most loyal soldiers—provided they were given enough meat and beer.

Though they couldn't handle overly complicated tasks, they could extend the Campbell Duchy's tracks all the way to Rapids Pass...

This was simply a gift bestowed upon Campbell by the Divine!

"...It seems our previous misunderstandings about them were too deep." Standing in front of Edward's desk, Mr. Andes' face was also full of emotion.

The Andes Family had attempted to tame Lizardmen as miners and porters, but failed every time.

This area was where Mr. Sak from the Gutaf Kingdom had means.

When they brought out the Dragon God's Orthodox law and the ancient contracts of the Ancestor's land, they immediately bought over the Chieftains from the Southwest Swamp.

Once the "Condensation Core" was bribed, the rest of the Lizardmen were much easier to manage.

Not only could they create significant value for the Campbell Duchy, but they didn't occupy any social resources that belonged to the Campbell people.

Since the Chieftains took the money, which then made its way to Thunder City, only a minimal part would follow the trade route to the Gutaf Kingdom.

"You're right, Mr. Andes, our previous misunderstandings about them were too deep, and we must pay attention from now on... They are not just a facade project for our relations with the Gutaf Kingdom but are a strategic resource we've overlooked for a long time."

Putting the railway construction report aside on the desk, Edward leaned back slightly, his fingers interlaced on his belly.

His gaze soon turned to Andes, who stood beside the desk, asking another concern at the moment.

"By the way, how are things going with the Silver Supervision Commission?"

Facing the Duke's inquiry, Andes slightly bowed, answering confidently.

"Everything is going smoothly, Your Majesty. We now require every bank in Thunder City to leave detailed receipt traces when conducting large-scale transfer and deposit and withdrawal operations. Although this increases their workload, surprisingly, when I proposed this initiative, not a single person opposed it."

At this point, a sneer appeared on his face.

"...After all, they are also suffering. Too many low-quality silver coins from upstream of the Rushing River have flowed in along trade routes, causing a severe disruption in the silver coin pricing market. Further lack of regulation, and their vault would be filled with junk metal."

Currently, the Thunder City market mainly circulates three kinds of silver coins.

One kind is the finest and most exquisite Campbell Silver Coins. Another is the mixed quality coins of Various Kingdoms flowing from overseas.

The last kind, which is most troublesome, is known among Thunder City merchants as "Laine Iron Coins," referring to Laine Kingdom silver coins.

The most valuable among them is undoubtedly Campbell Silver Coins.

Even though all silver coins devalue against Gold Coins, the former is devalued the slowest, and the prices pegged by "silver pound" are relatively the most stable, typically not requiring changes every two days.

This war without smoke is more brutal than wars with smoke, as Campbell's paper money has unknowingly stolen the crown value of the Devalu family.

After all, even if the Imperial market is large, it is impossible to transport all other regions' currencies and goods in an instant.