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Gordon didn't have much thought about Ferrerton's domestic form. He wasn't going to fight on the mainland anyway to claim hegemony or anything, so the chaos between the nobles in the country would have no impact on him. It's just that the emperor is good to him, and Gordon is still a little concerned about his sudden strange condition. Maybe when this mess in the Endless Abyss is over, it's time to go to the imperial capital again.
Aside from the political changes that he didn't care much about, there was no news about the things that Gordon really cared about, such as Renus's whereabouts. This made him feel a faint uneasiness in his heart. However, Xie Ona's conversation with him was not necessarily bad news. At least the development of his territory can be called thriving and thriving.
The expansion and training of the armed forces are proceeding in an orderly manner, the equipment of the fleet is constantly being upgraded, and the total tonnage is further enhanced. Now that the steam sea has been fully secured, the Haiwen Peninsula can safely carry out maritime trade and accumulate wealth for the lord's treasury.
And more importantly, the puppet dragon that Gordon began to build as a decisive weapon is also progressing smoothly. With the Grey Dwarves' skilled metalworking skills and ample supplies, the entire metal body of the puppet dragon has been crafted. The rest of the work had to be done by Gordon himself.
Due to the short duration of the call, Gordon couldn't say much. In view of the current instability in the country of Ferredon, Gordon asked Sheona to strengthen the defense of the border. Because the lord adjacent to the Hyven Peninsula, the Earl Frey, was formerly the backstage of the Aldrich family, and was also involved with the Eisenstein family. There are such uneasy and well-meaning neighbors there. In this eventful season, we had to strengthen our precautions.
ββ¦β¦ That's right. Sister, you'd better keep in touch with Faria. If something really happened that shook the entire Ferreton political situation, the Antello family and the Freeman family. They can also help each other...... When the time comes, so be it. Stay safe, sister, I'll be back soon. β
Gordon quickened his voice, and finally got everything in order. As soon as he finished speaking, the ultra-long-distance communication circle under his feet that could cross the spatial barrier gradually extinguished and lost its luster.
The mage sighed helplessly and left the teleportation tower.
Miss Jeanne, the six-armed snake demon with only five arms, waited at the gate of the tower. Seeing Gordon appear, she swam to Gordon with her snake waist and asked, "How, Master Freeman, have you contacted your family in the main material realm?" β
"Yes, Miss Jeanne. The Teleportation Tower of Balu Dilong is the premier marvel of construction in the Endless Abyss, and thanks to it, I was able to get in touch with the main material realm in time. Gordon gave the other a mage salute.
For most demons, etiquette is useless. But the Barudilon and his right-hand man were an exception. At least Gordon, with his usual politeness, left a good impression in the hearts of the two demons.
"Mr. Mage, I'll send you out of the palace."
"Then there will be labor." Gordon glanced at the six-armed snake demon. Nodding slightly.
It stands to reason that this big celebrity with many hats around Balu Dilong should be very busy, why would she still have the leisure to hang out with her, a human mage adventurer from the main material realm? If you don't already know that the other party is the lover of His Majesty the King. Gordon even suspected that the glamorous six-armed snake demon had taken a fancy to him.
As she was about to leave the symmetrical palace, Jeanne finally lost her breath. An invitation was sent to Gordon: "Freeman Mage, your abilities and strength. His Majesty and I both appreciate it. If you wish, we can give you the title of Viscount. β
"Hmm......" Gordon was surprised by the six-armed snake demon's words.
It's not that I'm surprised that Jeanna is wooing her, it's the bargaining chip that the other party has made by wooing her: a knighthood.
It seems that Barudilon is playing for real, not only founding a kingdom, proclaiming himself king, but even starting to establish a feudal system in the country.
Seeing Gordon's surprised expression, Jeanne continued: "Of course, the generous Balu Dilong is not those hypocritical human kings, the title of viscount is not just a title, you can also get a real piece of land. β
"Land? What land do I, a human being, want in the Endless Abyss? Gordon smiled and shook his head.
"Of course, it's not just the land......," Miss Snake Demon waved her five arms in unison, continuing to persuade Gordon, "you can get a large numberβat least a thousand loyal demonic minions." From the weakest of the Kwasai Demons, to the Berserker and Thorn Armor Demons who can serve as the backbone of the army, and even the most powerful Six-Armed Serpent Demon and Barlow Flame Demon, they will be there for you. Of course, there are also glamorous succubi. With the orders of His Majesty Balu Dilong, these demons will always be at your service and will never betray. Aren't they the most ideal subordinates compared to humans with unpredictable hearts? Already several adventurers, among them the Dark Elves, the Giss Yankees, and the Humans, have agreed to His Majesty's conditions and become the first lords of the kingdom. β
There is some truth to this. However, if Gordon really had such a group of demonic subordinates, the reason why they would be unconditionally loyal to him was only because of Barudilon's orders. If that demon lord suddenly changes his mind one day and looks at Gordon unpleasantly, then a single thought can make the demons all betray.
And that's not the crux of the matter.
What really cared to Gordon was why did Barudilon suddenly put so much effort into recruiting outsiders from the Abyss to work for him? He is so eager to expand his strength, there are about two possibilities.
First, Barudilon is ambitious and ready to conquer the territory of other demon lords, so he needs to expand his strength quickly.
Second, the other Demon Lords were ambitious and prepared to invade the kingdom of Order of Barudilon, and he felt threatened, so he needed to expand his strength quickly.
After a moment's thought, Gordon ruled out the first guess. Because for Barudilon, who has symmetrical obsessive-compulsive disorder, he will not invade the territory of other demons until he has completely taken care of his territory.
Then the remaining possibility is the second guess.
Thinking of the sudden appearance of Seranzu and the various rumors of Ironhoof Barral, Gordon had a bad premonition in his heart. If the Kingdom of Order is in the midst of war, then in the entire Endless Abyss, a place for him to settle down safely will probably not be so easy to find. (To be continued......)