Chapter 1061: Chapter 669, is there an enemy?
There was only one day remaining before the Lizardmen’s “pilgrimage.”
Early in the morning, the Lizardmen Queen, Anastasia, arrived in Fang Hao’s territory with even more Lizardmen.
However, this time, the accompanying group was different.
Instead of fierce and strong guards, they appeared more like a ceremonial squad.
Before Fang Hao could speak,
a Lizardman who appeared to be a minister stepped forward and said, “Lord Fang Hao, in view of the long-standing relationship between our two sides and future cooperation, the sacred court presents this Alliance contract and wishes to establish an alliance with your territory.”
Well, …
Both forces have called each other allies, but until now, it had been only verbal friendliness.
Now, the day before the Lizardmen’s “pilgrimage,” they brought out an alliance contract.
This was about establishing an alliance.
An alliance symbolized mutual recognition of each other’s powers and the willingness to foster relations.
Furthermore, to delve a bit deeper,
it meant both powers could back each other up and compensate for each other’s shortcomings.
In times of battle, having a reliable ally was crucial.
At least, they wouldn’t stab you in the back or play foul at crucial moments.
Otherwise, there would be no need to bother signing such a contract.
Initially, in the Hundred Cities Federation and Dwarf Gray Iron City, they signed such an alliance.
They were united against the Undead and the Blood Clan.
However, as time passed and leaders changed, this kind of alliance contract became just a piece of scrap paper.
Fang Hao took a look at the contract.
The content was an equal contract; there were no issues.
“What do I need to do?” Fang Hao asked.
Reminded by the Lizardman beside him, Fang Hao gently pricked his fingertip and pressed a thumbprint onto it.
Immediately thereafter, a system prompt appeared.
[You have established an alliance with the Lizardmen (Southern Lands) forces.]
[You have gained map sharing from the allied forces.]
[Your territory has attracted the attention of an ‘Ancient Saint,’ territory ‘Procreation Bloodline’ talent increase +2%.]
Three prompts appeared in succession.
Fang Hao was surprised, as there were even prompts for alliances.
With map sharing, Fang Hao immediately opened the Book of Lords’ map and saw, in the lower-left corner of a large area, the fog of war had disappeared.
It showed dense jungles and swamps.
The third prompt mentioned the Ancient Saint, the deity worshiped by the Lizardman tribe.
After the alliance, the Ancient Saint also bestowed a blessing on him, with a 2% increase in bloodline talent.
It seemed that both the Lizardmen and the Ancient Saint cared greatly about bloodlines.
Even the blessings provided were related to bloodlines,
but it was unknown if it would be effective on his side.
After the contract was completed,
one copy was handed to Fang Hao, and the other was quickly collected by the Lizardman official.
Then he stood properly to the side.
Only then did the Queen speak, “Now, we are truly allies.”
“It’s just a piece of paper, we were already allies before, and our relationship will be even stronger in the future,” Fang Hao replied with a smile.
Demitrija’s loyalty 100 points, it’s impossible for him to betray himself.
After being with the queen, unless something particularly severe happened, this marriage alliance would be maintained.
“Yes, that’s right,” the queen lifted her teacup and took a sip.
Fang Hao continued to ask, “Tomorrow is the pilgrimage. Do I need to arrange anything on my part?”
The queen still shook her head. “We have already arranged everything.”
“Then I will bring people over then.”
“During the pilgrimage, the territory will be closed off. Lord Fang Hao, if you wish to go, you can come a few days later,” the queen replied softly.
Ah…
It means that the Lizardmen’s pilgrimage does not welcome outsiders.
He had thought he could partake in the wedding feast.
That’s probably for the best, to avoid trouble.
“Alright, that works. Then I will visit the holy city after the pilgrimage,” Fang Hao nodded, then turned to Demitrija, “Demitrija, you’ll go with the queen to the holy city in a while and take care of the pilgrimage matters. Don’t worry about the territory here.”
“Thank you, my lord,” Demitrija immediately stood up to express his thanks.
…
After chatting for a while, Fang Hao and the Lizardmen strolled around the city.
They walked to a construction site on the east side of the city.
The Lizardmen queen looked up at the Aerial Ship slowly drifting by, a flicker of surprise in her eyes.
Goblin Aerial Ship.
Years ago, when Aerial Ships were phased out.
Many great clans tried negotiating with the Trade Alliance, planning to purchase the blueprints of the Aerial Ships to produce their own.
The Lizardmen were among them.
But ultimately, the goblins sealed the blueprints, and the last few complete Aerial Ships were sent to museums and parks, serving as artifacts.
“How do you have an Aerial Ship?” the queen asked, puzzled.
Several people looked up, watching the Aerial Ship slowly lower heavy metal supports into the prepared ground.
Fang Hao answered, “We obtained it by chance; we usually use it for transporting goods or something.”
The queen grew more curious, glancing at Demitrija.
Seeing him nod slightly, it seemed that Fang Hao’s statement was not an exaggeration.
“So, you can make them?” the queen asked, still maintaining a tone of surprised inquiry.
Fang Hao glanced at her, curiously counter-questioning, “Is the queen interested in these Aerial Ships?”
“Yes, if possible, I would like to purchase some Aerial Ships to use in my territory,” the queen stated openly.
The Lizardmen’s living area in the south is a combination of swamps and forests.
The road conditions are not good.
The transportation methods are also all carried out by livestock.
This is why the Lizardmen originally wanted to purchase Aerial Ships.
If transportation could be conducted from the air, it would be more convenient and efficient than by land.
Fang Hao nodded, quickly weighing his options, and said, “What’s there to buy? When you leave later, take twenty ships back for use. Do you have technicians? If not, I’ll give you a few Skeleton Technicians.”
The Lizardmen, during their few visits, had brought quite a few items.
Especially this time, various gold and silver utensils, and even several hundred four-legged Giant Lizard Shepherd’s Flutes.
He had been thinking about what could be given as a return gift.
Giving away some Aerial Ships was also a good way to support Demitrija’s face, so as not to be seen as clinging to the queen.
“These are rather too valuable.”
“What’s too valuable? It’s all appropriate,” Fang Hao said nonchalantly.
Seeing Fang Hao’s generosity, the queen did not refuse.
However, taking them away still required a “pilgrimage” afterwards, and arrangements for Fang Hao and the transmigrator to connect.
The transaction of the aerial ship then took place.
After the affair of the aerial ship had passed.
Fang Hao took them around the vicinity, discussing possible future cooperative ventures.
After dinner.
The queen and her entourage planned to leave.
Everything that needed to be taken was fully prepared for Demitrija.
“Demitrija, if there’s nothing important in your domain, stay longer with the queen,” Fang Hao said.
It was like giving him a marriage leave.
“Thank you, my lord.”
Following this, Anjia, Eira and others also came forward and expressed their congratulations to Demitrija.
It was as if he was never coming back.
After everything was ready.
Only then did Demitrija follow the Lizardmen troop and enter the Trade Alliance’s teleportation screen.
“When Demitrija returns, let’s have him take us there for a visit,” Anjia suggested.
“Sure, I’ve heard it’s all swamps over there and very dangerous,” Little White added, somewhat scared.
“What are you scared of? If you fall in, I’ll just pull you out.”
…
Inside the lord’s residence.
Fang Hao opened the map in the Book of Lords and started checking it.
After the alliance map sharing.
The Lizardmen’s territory was still very clear.
Located in a region to the southwest of the domain.
If divided according to the transmigrator’s area, part of the Lizardmen’s territory was in the same area as Fang Hao’s.
A larger part was in another area.
In between the two areas, large regions covered by the war fog were unclear about their affiliations.
Plans to avoid the Trade Alliance and establish private trade were not feasible, as the merchants could not make it through.
Such a long distance made any strategic support unthinkable too.
Fang Hao had teleportation and could support the Lizardmen, but the Lizardmen supporting him was impossible.
…
Ding!!
Suddenly, a private chat notification rang.
It startled Fang Hao, making his hand tremble.
He closed the map and checked the private chat.
It was Ma Tianyi.
Previously the hierarch of the Mountain and Sea Alliance, Ma Tianyi.
Whether in leadership or capability, he was actually very strong.
Opening it, the first message he saw was, “Boss, do you have any enemies?”
Fang Hao frowned.
Well, not a few enemies.
But his enemies should be unreachable by Ma Tianyi.
Thinking about it, he replied, “What do you mean?”
Ma Tianyi replied, “Recently, many people in the world channel have been inquiring about your news and location through various means.”
Hmm?
World channel?
Being curious about him was not something unusual.
Now when he opened the chat, countless messages would come in.
But Ma Tianyi, having been a hierarch, would not speak carelessly.
“Explain further!” Fang Hao continued to ask.
There was a slight pause on the other side before continuing, “A foreigner contacted a girl in our alliance, and although she didn’t reveal any information, it was clear that they were intentionally probing your location.”
Fang Hao’s brows furrowed.
The members of the Mountain and Sea Alliance, including Ma Tianyi, did not really know his situation.
And it wasn’t a big deal to reveal anything.
But the ceaseless probing by foreigners still made him vigilant.
At the same time, a name flashed through his mind.
Aerygon!!
“Can you still contact that foreigner?” Fang Hao continued to ask.
“No, they’ve been blocked, that’s how we suspect they have some ulterior motives,” Ma Tianyi said.
“Alright, I understand. Keep me informed if there are any news,” Fang Hao said.
“Okay!”
The two ended the chat, and Fang Hao fell into deep thought once again.
From Ma Tianyi’s description, it was clear that someone was ceaselessly gathering his intelligence.
Apart from the many alliances interested in collecting his information.
The most likely was ‘Aerygon’.
The Dragon Clan had been looking for him, and Aerygon was affiliated with the Dragon Clan.
He was the only one who would keep collecting his information to demonstrate his value to the Dragon Clan.
With Demitrija going to the Lizardmen’s territory, it seemed he had to fill the vacancy of heroes again.
If the opponent really had a way to cross world regions and attack him.
A hero capable of combating the Dragon Clan, such flying-class units.
Hmm, …Rolana!
The only candidate who could fly and had the required strength was Rolana.
It seemed that no matter what, he had to coax her over.
He would have to stay in the main city for a while.
After deciding, he activated the teleportation screen and disappeared from the spot.
…
Stepping out from the screen, he had already arrived at Blood Castle.
The cold ancient castle was no longer the gray-white walls and floors.
Wall paintings and hangings were mounted on the wall, and a layer of dark red carpet covered the floor.
Even the window sills were decorated with plants resembling ‘Screaming mushrooms’ and ‘Droopbeard mushrooms’.
It was no longer as bare as before, yet it still seemed somewhat bizarre.
Lounging on the main throne, Rolana in a purple long dress, her straight legs in black stockings resting on one side, the hem of her dress trailing down to the tops of her thighs.
Her head tilted back, her hands holding a stack of papers, seemingly uninterested in Fang Hao’s sudden appearance.
“Why are you here again!”
She said indifferently.