When the envoy of the Osterland stood in front of the mountain-like remains of the ice dragon, his expression was so exaggerated that everyone couldn't help but chuckle.
"Is this the Frost Dragon?"
The messenger gingerly touched the scales of the ice dragon with his hands. Even though it was dead, the remains of the ice dragon were still incomparably shocking. The closed eye alone was as tall as half a person.
Several sharp dragon teeth protruded from the dragon's mouth, with traces of blood still remaining on them. It seemed to tell of its past brutality and bloodshed.
"To be precise, it's just an ice dragon, not a giant dragon."
Rhodes replied with a smile. He reached out to touch the dragon skin. The imperial envoy wanted to follow suit, but as soon as his fingers touched the dragon skin, he quickly retracted.
"Why is it so cold?"
The messenger asked in surprise.
"Normal. The frost dragon has a cold constitution. Even if it dies, the cold air still remains in the body. All weapons made with the remains of the frost dragon also have cold properties."
Rhodes returned with a smile. In fact, the dwarf had just told him this knowledge not long ago. Although Rhodes knew some, he was not omnipotent. Some of the knowledge did not match reality at all...
“Breathtaking.”
The messenger let out a heartfelt sigh while walking around the remains of the ice dragon.
"I wonder what the Lord plans to do with this corpse?"
Finally, this young envoy from the Oster Territory of the Empire couldn't help but asked curiously.
"Recycle everything that can be recycled. Burn the rest."
Rhodes answered concisely.
"That would be an astronomical amount of wealth."
The envoy boasted. Rhodes only thought it was funny. It only took less than ten minutes for this guy to change his attitude from being arrogant at the beginning to being flattering now.
"Astronomical figures? Haha, no way to talk about it."
Rhodes was polite——
"But for me, wealth is important, but the symbolic value of this dragon is even more important. Your Excellency, do you know that before this, the northern territory of Kislev was in panic all day long because of rumors of the coming of the giant beast. Now, as long as
With the remains of this ice dragon, people's panic can be alleviated. This is what I value most. In fact, the value of the ice dragon cannot be measured by wealth alone. When I have enough manpower, I will let people
Hang up the dragon's head and place it at the gate of the town to intimidate all the northern Norscans. Let them know that this town is inviolable. These things are the values I value most."
"Of course, Lord Rhodes, your eyes see deeper and farther than ordinary people."
The envoy was so flattering. Of course, Rhodes did not finish saying some words to him. The remains of the ice dragon will be dismembered and sent back to Elengrad and Blackhammer Castle in multiple pieces, and the largest dragon tooth will be
It was sent to Dulong City in the north to be processed by dwarf rune craftsmen, integrated with the family sword, and made into a dragon tooth sword to deter the northern barbarians. There was really no need to say too much to a strange foreign envoy.
"Let's get back to the topic, when do you plan to set off?"
Rhodes asked, but before the messenger could answer, he continued -
"My opinion is to leave today."
"No matter how credible the wood elf's words are, as long as there is a possibility of this situation, you must pay attention. As an ally of Kislev, I do not want to see the great empire suffer any barbarism.
Invasion and plunder by forces. If that is the case, it will bring chaos and bloody disaster to the prosperous empire."
"Please rest assured, Lord, I am here specifically for this matter. I will bring the guards on board today."
The messenger answered respectfully.
"As soon as possible, if the news reaches Altdorf as soon as possible, many more innocent civilians can be saved."
Rhodes said.
"And one more thing."
The messenger looked at Rhodes and said seriously.
"What's up?"
"I am here this time under the order of Lord Maximian to invite Lord Rhodes to meet with you in Wolfenburg."
"Haha, don't be kidding. I am a lord, not a wandering poet or knight. What am I going to do in your territory? In special times, I think it is better for me to stay in my own territory."
Rhodes answered with a smile.
"Dear Lord, I am not joking with you. In fact, when I came here this time, my first task was to escort the wood elves and Rick guards back to the capital of the empire. The other thing was to serve Maxi
Lord Mian has issued an order to send you an invitation, hoping that the lords can come to Wolfenburg to gather together. Lord Maximian has already given instructions on the construction of the Great Wall, and General Oster has sent some engineering teams.
Materials to support the construction of the Great Wall. Subsequent cooperation requires you to go to Wolfenburg in person and communicate with the great lord himself."
The imperial envoy said with a serious expression. Moreover, this kind of thing is absolutely impossible to joke about. Osterland borders Kislev. Maximian had come to Kislev before to discuss trade cooperation matters with him. Now,
The imperial elector actually agreed to support the construction of the Great Wall, which surprised Rhodes. However, before the messenger finished speaking, Rhodes guessed that the matter must not be that simple. Even though Maximian understood the righteousness well,
He is a human being, but as a lord, it is impossible to unconditionally support foreign countries in building city walls. Not to mention the waste of money and energy, there will be no results in the short term. He cannot explain to his subjects and local nobles.
…
"Great Lord, news from the north."
After the messenger left, knight Sibes came to Rhodes with a letter.
"Open and read."
Rhodes said.
"Yes, my lord."
Sibes slowly opened the letter and read the words on it——
"The respected Lord of Blackhammer Castle, the great Lord of the North, the Grand Duke of Elengrad, the Guardian..."
"Okay, let's read the key points."
Rhodes interrupted the knight's announcement.
"The main road connecting Blackhammer Castle to Erengrad has been repaired, and the drainage system has been completed simultaneously. The production of vodka in Heidelberg has declined, but farming has been carried out in an orderly manner. The news of the killing of the Frost Dragon has spread among the people of the North.
Open, the people no longer panic, and the Great Wall migrant workers return in an orderly manner."
Sibes read.
Rhodes breathed a sigh of relief. Over the years, nine out of ten news coming from the north was bad news. Now, the civil war in Kislev has just ended, and it is time to recuperate. If anything happens again, it will not happen at all.
It’s too much to bear. As for the decline in production at the Heidelberg brewing base, it’s not surprising. The raw material for vodka is potatoes. The war has left a lot of land abandoned. Without harvests, there are no raw materials. It is natural for production to decline. Grain agriculture is the foundation, and there is no stability in this area.
Big problem.
"Okay, I get it."
Rhodes said.
"High Lord, do we really want to go to Wolfenburg?"
Sibes put away the letter and asked curiously. When he saw the busy workers on the remaining dock, he couldn't help but have questions in his heart.
"Yes. We set off with them. Maximian promised to support us in building the Great Wall. This is a good thing for the north, for Erengrad, and for Kislev. It will reduce the financial burden.