And Narant's men's power gradually grew over time.
For example, the number of Knights of the Storm surged again, reaching two hundred and fifty.
Because during this period, the cultivator of Lucky Daughter Bessie once again matured the two bloodline fruit trees.
After the two fruit trees matured, a total of twenty-three blood and energy fruits were born.
Configured into potions, that is, one hundred and seventy-one bottles of blood potion.
Nalant took out 150 bottles of these medicines and gave them to his subordinates, so the number of knights in the Knights of the Storm reached 250.
As for the other twenty-one bottles, Nalant temporarily allocated them to Thomas, Mario and the maids in the castle.
Thomas Mario is considered loyal to him, so such a reward is still necessary.
After becoming a titled knight, they will be more energetic and able to serve him better in the future.
As for the maids, the same is true, even Lilia, the personal maid, also has a role.
After she becomes a title knight, if Narante goes out in the future, he will no longer be a petty jerk.
As for whether spending these twenty-one bottles of Bloodline Qi Fruit Potion on them is considered a waste.
In fact, Nalant already has a plan, which is to purchase bloodline fruit trees from various principalities.
Of course, if it is a intact bloodline fruit tree, these principalities and empires will definitely not sell it. After all, it is considered a strategic material.
But it's different if it's a bloodline fruit tree that's sick, bitten by soul-eating insects, and can only survive for a year or two.
Narant believed that the nobles would settle accounts. The trees would die in two years after being placed in their hands, and there was a possibility of infecting other magic plants. It would be more cost-effective to exchange money directly.
In this way, Narant, who has money, is not afraid of the high price of these fruit trees, but is afraid that no one will sell them.
Once enough bloodline fruit trees are obtained and Bessie works hard to ripen them, he will have more and more title knights under his command.
And the two hundred and fifty storm knights are actually no different from the two hundred and seventy-one storm knights.
Because there is still a huge gap with the Holy Alliance Empire.
This is entirely due to the difference in background between the two parties.
Even if Nalant turned on the plug-in, it would still take a lot of time to catch up.
For example, Quick and the first batch of knights who joined the Knights of the Storm have now broken through and become Silver Knights.
But there is still a big gap in strength with the elite knights of major empires and even principalities.
Even if he equipped everyone with sophisticated dwarven inscribed armor, the gap could not be made up.
Unfortunately, Nalant didn't have enough energy points to spend.
If it is enough, this gap will definitely be shortened as quickly as possible.
In addition to the Knights of the Storm, Nalant's Knights of the Wild Wolf have also grown in strength during this period.
Because of the powerful fruit, Lei Meng Dashi and others already have combat prowess comparable to that of Peak Silver.
Even ordinary members of the Wild Wolf Knights, with their lowest strength, have combat effectiveness comparable to that of Silver Intermediate and above.
In this way, this hundred-member Wild Wolf Knights can be said to be the most combat-effective existence under Nalant's current command.
Nalant has ordered his subordinates to start trapping ordinary wild wolves. When the Warcraft Fruit matures and is made into Warcraft Potion, Nalant's number of wild wolf knights will increase rapidly.
In addition to these two main units, the construction of Nalant's magician army has also taken the first step.
Many team members have become apprentice magicians, able to cast apprentice magic such as light and fire.
And it has only been a month or two, but the army of one hundred magicians has made such rapid progress.
If word spreads, it will definitely frighten a group of people. It is estimated that people from the Holy Magic Academy will go crazy after seeing it and come to find out.
When Nalant learned about the progress of the boys and girls in the Magician Legion, he was very generous and once again rewarded them with a spiritual power fruit and an affinity fruit.
His idea is to turn these boys and girls into junior magicians as quickly as possible.
At that time, they will not be required to learn any difficult magic, as long as they can make fireballs.
Think about it, a hundred fireballs that even the Golden Knights are afraid of appear on the battlefield, what a terrifying scene it would be.
And this is the most advantageous means for Nalant to reduce the gap in strength between himself and empires such as the Holy Alliance.
"Sir, a small group of cavalry has come outside the castle. They claim to be the messengers of the Holy Alliance Council!"
"A messenger from the Holy Alliance Council?"
Nalant, the Holy Alliance Council, does know that it is the same existence as the 'Union Cauldron' council in the previous life.
It is the institution through which the empire and principalities handle alliance matters.
"Bring them in, I'll wait in the lobby!"
Zhuang Kang didn't know what the Holy Alliance Council was looking for, but he definitely wanted to meet the messenger.
Soon, Thomas arrived at the castle hall with several messengers.
"Meet Baron Narante!"
"Well, please sit down, everyone. I wonder why the Alliance Council asked you to come to the Storm Territory?"
"Baron Nalant, it's like this. Next month is the date of our Holy Alliance's annual journey to clean up dark creatures, so the parliament specially sent me to inform Baron Nalant!"
"In addition, this is an expedition order issued by the parliament. It has detailed contents. Please have Baron Nalant take a look!"
As he spoke, the messenger handed over a roll of parchment sealed with fire paint.
"The journey to cleanse the dark creatures?" This was the first time Nalant heard it, and he immediately took the parchment and looked at it.
It turns out that although the situation in the Holy Continent has stabilized now.
Thanks to the sacred thorns, dark creatures can no longer continue to invade the land of the sacred continent.
But after all, most of the land is occupied by dark creatures, so the Holy Alliance holds an expedition every year.
The purpose is to destroy the dark creatures and regain the occupied land.
Although the amount of land that can be recaptured through the annual expedition is not much, over time, one day the lost homeland will surely be regained.
In this way, this expedition has become a routine
And since Nalant has become a member of the Holy Alliance, he also has the obligation to go on an expedition.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! In fact, this expedition is not only for the human race, but other races will also be dispatched at this time, also to regain their homeland.
"Okay, Your Excellency, I have received the council's expedition order. I will definitely rush to gather as scheduled when the time comes. I wonder if you have anything else to do?"
"Your Excellency Nalant, we are here only for the summons, and we have nothing else to do!"
"Well, Thomas, take a few messengers to the town to rest for a few days!"
Immediately, Nalant sent several messengers directly.
"Clean up the dark creatures. You can earn a wave of energy points this time. You have to prepare well!"
Nalant murmured, and then conveyed the news to Queclemon and others.
The dark creatures in this Holy Continent are different from those in the Glory Continent.
There are no high-level dark creatures in the Glory Continent.
But in this holy continent, there are simply too many middle- and high-level dark creatures.
"Sir, there is news about the caravan you ordered last time to purchase magic stones!"
Just when Nalant finished informing all his subordinates about the expedition next month, Mario rushed to the castle on the back foot.
"Yeah, how's it going? Did you buy the magic stone?"
"Sir, the royal family of Parkin Principality has a magic energy mine, but the output is not high!"
"They currently have about thirty coins in stock. I heard from the caravan that you want to buy it, sir, and they are willing to sell it to you!"
"However, the price is a little expensive!" Mario immediately replied.
"How many gold coins are there?"
"Sir, we need three thousand gold coins and one magic stone!"
"Hiss, it's so expensive!"
Even though Nalant is now making a lot of money from wine, sugar and other items, he still couldn't help but gasp when he heard three thousand gold coins for one magic stone.
At such a price, if we were to purchase thirty magic stones, we would need ninety thousand gold coins.
If these gold coins are used to arm guards, they can probably form a legion armed to the teeth.
Of course, even though the magic stone was so expensive, Nalant was still prepared to buy it.
Who told him to be very interested in existences like magic cannons?
"Mario, go tell the caravan and ask him to help contact the Principality of Parkin immediately. We bought this magic stone!"
"Moreover, this transaction needs to be done quickly. It is best to complete the transaction within half a month!"
As the saying goes, it's better to arrive early than to arrive in time. We will go on an expedition next month.
And when there was news about the magic stone, Nalant wanted to equip it for him before going on the expedition.
In this way, the safety of the team will be ensured when the time comes to go on an expedition.
It should also be of great help in terms of the speed of earning energy points.
"Yes, sir!"
Mario took the order and left quickly.
In the next few days, the training pace of Nalant's subordinates began to accelerate.
Because everyone knows that he will go out next month to fight against the dark creatures.
Although when they were in the Glory Continent, they followed the adults and were used to fighting dark creatures.
But they heard that the dark creatures in this sacred continent were more terrifying and powerful, and they did not dare to neglect them.
Even the little girl Bessie stopped catalyzing the Bloodline Qi Fruit and other fruit trees during this period.
Instead, all focus is placed on cultivating the sacred thorns.
With the slaves of the little girl Bessie, the sacred thorns began to be cultivated in large quantities.
As for Nalant, although the purchase of magic stones has not yet been completed, another key figure in his production of magic cannons has arrived in the Storm Territory.
It is the black tower of the dwarves.
"Haha, my old friend Narant, it's so good to see you again!"
"Last time I heard that you were hunted by the orcs after you left the Forge Castle, I was worried for a long time!"
The Black Tower was brought into the castle by servants.
The guy immediately gave Narant a big hug after meeting him.
"Black Tower, your worries are unnecessary. With just those few orcs, you can't catch up with me!"
Narant also joked.
Immediately, he invited Black Tower to sit down and asked the servant to bring him the Eye of the Storm.
"Haha! It's so wonderful. It makes people forget to leave!"
After taking one mouthful of the Eye of the Storm, Black Tower became energetic.
"Nalant, you don't know that your Eye of the Storm is now the most popular spirit in our Forge Castle!"
"But it's a pity that this strong drink is only available to our dwarf army!"
"Although some Eyes of the Storm occasionally leak out on the market, they are very expensive!"
"Last time I couldn't help but buy a small cup, but it cost thirty gold coins, but the taste was really unforgettable!"
"Black Tower, in my Storm Territory, I may not have other things, but the Eye of the Storm is enough. Even if you use the Eye of the Storm to take a bath, I can still satisfy you!"
Narante smiled and spoke.
If you are not afraid that the dwarves are greedy for drinking, you are afraid that they will not drink.
Otherwise, how could I keep this black tower in my own territory?
"Haha, Nalant, it's settled, I come here this time because I want to have a good drink at your place!"
"By the way, Nalant, you didn't invite me to the Black Tower this time just to let me drink, right?"
"That's not true. In fact, this time I want you to help me forge something, Black Tower!"
"Forging things, that's no problem. As long as you have the Eye of the Storm, Nalant, whatever you want to forge, as long as my black tower can forge it, I will help you forge it!"
Heita did not shirk, and immediately patted his chest and spoke to Nalant.
Nalant was not polite and immediately took out the drawings and showed them to Black Tower.
This drawing is exactly the body of the goblin's magic cannon.
Although goblins can also work as blacksmiths and forge gun barrels.
But because of his body size and the fact that he had never tried to forge a magic cannon, it would definitely take a lot of time to let goblins do this.
If one is not good, then it is estimated that a lot of materials will need to be scrapped to forge the magic energy cannon.
In this case, Nalant might as well hire a ready-made one from Black Tower, which is not only faster, but also ensures the quality of the barrel.
After the cannon barrel is forged, it is the goblins' turn to come on stage and let them carve magic energy patterns into the cannon barrel.
In this way, once the magic crystals arrive, Nalant's magic cannon can be used immediately.
"Nalant, is this the big round tube? No problem, wrap it up on my black tower!"
When he saw that he was just forging a circular tube with half a closed side, Black Tower immediately gave his assurance.
"Black Tower, we still need to draw a well-proportioned spiral pattern inside the barrel!"
"Huh? Pulling out a uniform spiral pattern inside? Is it so troublesome?"
"Yes, if this pattern is missing, then my round pipe will be useless!"
The spiral pattern inside the barrel is just like the rifling in the previous life.
Of course, this was not added privately by Narant.
But the magic energy cannon itself needs this pattern.
The reason is that when the magic energy cannon is fired, the energy groups can also be shot out in an orderly manner along these lines, increasing the accuracy!
"Okay, Nalant, although it's a little troublesome, it won't be a problem for the Black Tower!"
Heita didn't allow it after hearing this, and immediately said that he would take care of it.
"Haha, very good, Black Tower, we will talk about the forging tomorrow!"
"You just arrived in my territory today, I have to treat you to a big meal!"
"My Storm Territory not only has fine wine, but also all kinds of delicious food. I guarantee you haven't tasted it before!"
With that said, Nalant took Black Tower and headed towards Lucky Town.
Now the food in Lucky Town's restaurant is very complete and available all day long.
In this case, Nalant was too lazy to let Rose work in the kitchen, so he might as well go to the small town restaurant to let Heita have a comfortable meal.
After all, the dwarf's burly figure not only has a good capacity for drinking, he also eats much more than ordinary people.