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Chapter 332
chapter 280 part 2
Only the group of ogres was left standing on the shore, waiting.
"They left."
"Will they come back?"
"Don't know."
"So hungry, want to eat meat."
"…"
A chattering discussion arose. Although the ogres' intelligence was low, that didn't mean they were stupid.
Time passed, bit by bit.
Soon, the humans who had left before returned, piloting even more small boats. Their holds were piled high with all sorts of grain and meat.
It took dozens of trips back and forth before all the food was thrown onto the shore. One of the humans yelled, "The trade is complete!" at the group of ogres, then piloted the last fishing boat away as if fleeing for his life.
"Take the food," the lead ogre said in a droning voice.
Meanwhile, all the humans who had returned to the large sea vessel finally breathed a sigh of relief. Being in such close contact with the man-eating ogres had left everyone terrified, afraid they would be eaten.
"Ba'ergau, come here."
The golden-haired man looked at the commoners collapsed on the deck. The worried expression he wore not long ago had vanished, replaced by his usual haughty demeanor.
"Lord." The commoner who had mustered the courage to speak with the ogres scrambled up from the ground.
This was an important person—the butler to the Lord Baron of their territory.
"Tell me about the entire transaction process," the golden-haired butler said lightly.
The commoner recounted the entire process without reservation, making sure to mention his own brave performance, his eyes full of expectation.
He hadn't expected a noble lord to actually dare trade with demi-humans. He thought of that brilliant gold ore.
The commoner subconsciously swallowed.
The value of that gold ore far exceeded the value of the wheat, other crops, and meat given to that group of ogres.
The Holy Kingdom has abundant rainfall and flat terrain. All kinds of crops and grain are plentiful. Otherwise, it wouldn't have implemented a universal conscription system, completely different from the Empire and the Kingdom, nor would it have gone to the trouble of building the Fortress Wall.
In terms of national strength alone, the Holy Kingdom was far more powerful than the Re-Estize Kingdom.
"A bunch of ogres actually followed the rules."
"They didn't even check?"
After listening, the golden-haired butler's eyes glinted with regret and greed. "This time, we prepared fresh grain and meat."
"If I had known, I would have mixed in old grain and carrion. The ogres wouldn't have checked anyway. For these demi-humans that eat anything, eating something rotten shouldn't be a problem."
The golden-haired butler muttered to himself while raising his arm and giving a wave.
Before the commoners on the deck could react, dozens of soldiers armed with weapons surged out from the rear cabin.
"Kill them all. Throw them into the sea to feed the fish," the golden-haired butler said, waving his hand in disgust.
In an instant, screams and the *splash, splash* of bodies hitting the water echoed across the sea vessel's deck.
…
*Creek, creak...*
An Evil Spirit Hound pulled a carriage along the muddy road. The wheels rolled over the rain-soaked ground, and with their rapid rotation, muddy water splattered into a dense shower of black droplets, flinging onto the low shrubs on both sides of the road and the path behind them.
Inside the carriage, Enri pulled aside the cloth curtain and looked at the majestic Fortress Wall that was gradually coming into view in the distance—soaring and stretching beyond sight.
"Is this the Holy Kingdom? It's amazing," Enri gasped, covering her mouth.
In Enri's mind, the city of E-Rantel was already magnificent enough, but it was nothing compared to the Fortress Wall before her, which stretched as far as the eye could see.
"Oh, have we arrived?" a gentle voice sounded from behind. Tang Zheng pulled aside the rear partition and entered the front compartment of the carriage.
"Lord."
"Lord."
Enri's delighted voice and the Green Leaf Witch's respectful voice sounded out.
Tang Zheng looked through the curtain Enri had opened, his gaze also falling on the Fortress Wall gradually emerging from the rainy mist. "A bastion, is it? It's nothing special."
He shook his head.
"A fortress isn't truly secure if its walls also serve as the border," Tang Zheng retracted his gaze and spoke lightly.
"Lord, are you finished with your alchemy research?" Enri was overjoyed to see Tang Zheng, who was usually absorbed in his research and rarely appeared.
"Alchemy research is never-ending."
Tang Zheng smiled and reached out to ruffle Enri's chestnut-gold hair. "Some things are truly endless, but I can take a break for now."
"That's wonderful."
Enri felt the warmth of his hand, a contented smile spreading across her face. "Lord, you always work so hard. It must be very tiring."
"Working a little harder now is better than suffering later."
Tang Zheng extended his index finger and gently tapped Enri's forehead, then turned to the Green Leaf Witch beside them. "Have you adapted?"
"I have mastered it completely, Lord."
The Green Leaf Witch immediately replied respectfully. She understood that Tang Zheng was asking about the immense power she wielded when transformed into the Forest Sage King.
Her aura had indeed stabilized a great deal.
Tang Zheng glanced at the Green Leaf Witch and gave an imperceptible nod.
*Awooo!*
Outside the carriage, the Evil Spirit Hound let out a low growl. Its voice was both affectionate and a warning, and the carriage began to gradually slow down.
"We've finally arrived... the Holy Kingdom," Tang Zheng thought to himself, gazing at the now-clear city wall outside the carriage.
(end of chapter)
Only the group of ogres was left standing on the shore, waiting.
"They left."
"Will they come back?"
"Don't know."
"So hungry, want to eat meat."
"…"
A chattering discussion arose. Although the ogres' intelligence was low, that didn't mean they were stupid.
Time passed, bit by bit.
Soon, the humans who had left before returned, piloting even more small boats. Their holds were piled high with all sorts of grain and meat.
It took dozens of trips back and forth before all the food was thrown onto the shore. One of the humans yelled, "The trade is complete!" at the group of ogres, then piloted the last fishing boat away as if fleeing for his life.
"Take the food," the lead ogre said in a droning voice.
Meanwhile, all the humans who had returned to the large sea vessel finally breathed a sigh of relief. Being in such close contact with the man-eating ogres had left everyone terrified, afraid they would be eaten.
"Ba'ergau, come here."
The golden-haired man looked at the commoners collapsed on the deck. The worried expression he wore not long ago had vanished, replaced by his usual haughty demeanor.
"Lord." The commoner who had mustered the courage to speak with the ogres scrambled up from the ground.
This was an important person—the butler to the Lord Baron of their territory.
"Tell me about the entire transaction process," the golden-haired butler said lightly.
The commoner recounted the entire process without reservation, making sure to mention his own brave performance, his eyes full of expectation.
He hadn't expected a noble lord to actually dare trade with demi-humans. He thought of that brilliant gold ore.
The commoner subconsciously swallowed.
The value of that gold ore far exceeded the value of the wheat, other crops, and meat given to that group of ogres.
The Holy Kingdom has abundant rainfall and flat terrain. All kinds of crops and grain are plentiful. Otherwise, it wouldn't have implemented a universal conscription system, completely different from the Empire and the Kingdom, nor would it have gone to the trouble of building the Fortress Wall.
In terms of national strength alone, the Holy Kingdom was far more powerful than the Re-Estize Kingdom.
"A bunch of ogres actually followed the rules."
"They didn't even check?"
After listening, the golden-haired butler's eyes glinted with regret and greed. "This time, we prepared fresh grain and meat."
"If I had known, I would have mixed in old grain and carrion. The ogres wouldn't have checked anyway. For these demi-humans that eat anything, eating something rotten shouldn't be a problem."
The golden-haired butler muttered to himself while raising his arm and giving a wave.
Before the commoners on the deck could react, dozens of soldiers armed with weapons surged out from the rear cabin.
"Kill them all. Throw them into the sea to feed the fish," the golden-haired butler said, waving his hand in disgust.
In an instant, screams and the *splash, splash* of bodies hitting the water echoed across the sea vessel's deck.
…
*Creek, creak...*
An Evil Spirit Hound pulled a carriage along the muddy road. The wheels rolled over the rain-soaked ground, and with their rapid rotation, muddy water splattered into a dense shower of black droplets, flinging onto the low shrubs on both sides of the road and the path behind them.
Inside the carriage, Enri pulled aside the cloth curtain and looked at the majestic Fortress Wall that was gradually coming into view in the distance—soaring and stretching beyond sight.
"Is this the Holy Kingdom? It's amazing," Enri gasped, covering her mouth.
In Enri's mind, the city of E-Rantel was already magnificent enough, but it was nothing compared to the Fortress Wall before her, which stretched as far as the eye could see.
"Oh, have we arrived?" a gentle voice sounded from behind. Tang Zheng pulled aside the rear partition and entered the front compartment of the carriage.
"Lord."
"Lord."
Enri's delighted voice and the Green Leaf Witch's respectful voice sounded out.
Tang Zheng looked through the curtain Enri had opened, his gaze also falling on the Fortress Wall gradually emerging from the rainy mist. "A bastion, is it? It's nothing special."
He shook his head.
"A fortress isn't truly secure if its walls also serve as the border," Tang Zheng retracted his gaze and spoke lightly.
"Lord, are you finished with your alchemy research?" Enri was overjoyed to see Tang Zheng, who was usually absorbed in his research and rarely appeared.
"Alchemy research is never-ending."
Tang Zheng smiled and reached out to ruffle Enri's chestnut-gold hair. "Some things are truly endless, but I can take a break for now."
"That's wonderful."
Enri felt the warmth of his hand, a contented smile spreading across her face. "Lord, you always work so hard. It must be very tiring."
"Working a little harder now is better than suffering later."
Tang Zheng extended his index finger and gently tapped Enri's forehead, then turned to the Green Leaf Witch beside them. "Have you adapted?"
"I have mastered it completely, Lord."
The Green Leaf Witch immediately replied respectfully. She understood that Tang Zheng was asking about the immense power she wielded when transformed into the Forest Sage King.
Her aura had indeed stabilized a great deal.
Tang Zheng glanced at the Green Leaf Witch and gave an imperceptible nod.
*Awooo!*
Outside the carriage, the Evil Spirit Hound let out a low growl. Its voice was both affectionate and a warning, and the carriage began to gradually slow down.
"We've finally arrived... the Holy Kingdom," Tang Zheng thought to himself, gazing at the now-clear city wall outside the carriage.
(end of chapter)
