MMORPG: Divine Mech Hunter
Chapter 1172 - Chapter 1172 Chapter 1172 Threat

Chapter 1172: Chapter 1172: Threat Chapter 1172: Chapter 1172: Threat Li Yao was surprised. He had thought that a tough battle was imminent, but unexpectedly, the Black Heart Lord had made such a decisive retreat.

“The Black Heart Lord seems to have some ideas. It looks like he saw the strength of his master and had to back down,” the Black Dragon Queen said.

Li Yao nodded, “This time, he and the Gryphon Lord fought too fiercely. Besides, now that we have acquired Griffin City, he saw that I had no intention of letting him go. He opted for a strategic retreat, presenting a true threat.”

“With Black Heart falling, it is unlikely he would return to the Dark Council. He would probably enter the domain of the fallen elves underground. This increases the threat we face from below,” the Black Dragon Queen said with furrowed brows.

“That’s a matter for the future. As long as we occupy this place and give me some time to assimilate, as long as we’re not attacked by the main force of the fallen elves, this place will remain safe. Moreover, the fallen elves underground are not without troubles and are not likely to deploy their main force against a minor player like me,” Li Yao pondered aloud.

“What does my Lord plan to do?” asked the Black Dragon Queen, puzzled.

“Of course we shall take Black Heart City, but it’s almost a ruin now. It could be transformed into a fortress that seals the underground entrance. The location of Black Heart City is rebuilt at the junction between the plains and the hills, serving as a barrier to the vast plains. With this arrangement, the area will become fertile ground, and Black Heart City will be the frontline for exploring the underground world and a gathering place for adventurers.”

“So, there’s quite a lot to do next. We can still plant crops this season and harvest once, so we need to recruit enough farmers, which should not be a problem. Then there’s the issue of building the new Black Heart City. Of course, the most important thing is the detection of mineral veins in the mountains and the construction of secret bases. This point cannot be taken lightly; whether for the Worm Tribe’s transformation or the production of ores for the Mechanical Legion, we cannot afford to lack resources. We are not members of the Steel Alliance, can’t purchase minerals from them, and must guard against their recapture of Griffin City. I thought I had enough people, but now it seems we’re short-handed.”

The Black Dragon Queen laughed, “It’s just that your territory has expanded too quickly, my Lord. But it’s not like you don’t have capable people under you, like Collet, who learns quickly. He may not become a powerful leader, but he has more than enough capacity to be a city’s internal affairs officer. Nicholas has profound familial knowledge and is both astute and skillful, truly talented. You can’t always be here, and Nicholas is the best choice to manage this place for you. The key is whether you’re willing to let such a beauty stay away from your side.”

Li Yao gave a wry smile, “Right now, where would I have the mood to worry about beauties? What worries me is that if I leave Nicholas here, I’ll be without a constant Vampire Troops by my side. But given the shortage of people, what you say makes sense. Those surrendered generals or newly recruited Heroes can also be observed by the two of them. Maybe we can discover some capable individuals.”

Having made a decision, Li Yao summoned all the generals to his side and explained the situation in Black Heart City. The generals of Griffin City were very excited; this was their archenemy. They had not expected their new Lord to just take over Griffin City and even scare away the Lord of Black Heart City.

“The situation is roughly as I’ve described. Now I will assign the main tasks. Specifics will be managed by the person I appoint,” Li Yao declared, sweeping his gaze over everyone, continuing, “Collet, I now officially appoint you as the lord of Griffin City. For now, your main task is to stabilize the hearts of the people of Griffin City and to recruit enough manpower to cultivate the land. I hope not to rely on these crops for profit; self-sufficiency is my only requirement.”

“Lord, this may not be appropriate,” said the commander of the Tank Legion.

Li Yao raised his eyebrows, “What is inappropriate?”

The commander of the Tank Legion said, “My Lord may not be aware, but the true overlord here is actually the Gryphon King. Rumor has it that the Gryphon King has the bloodline of the Demigoddess Aviana, has a long life, and is already approaching the strength of a Tier 6 world leader. This plain has always been their hunting ground, and if we transform it into farms, I’m afraid…”

“The Gryphon King, huh? I will speak with the Gryphon King, and what I require is to establish several large farms on fertile land, not to turn the whole plain into farmland. Collet, you handle this.”

After finishing, Li Yao turned to Nicholas, “I originally agreed that you would fight by my side, but the current situation forces a change of plans. Someone exceptional needs to oversee and lead Black Heart City. So, for now, Nicholas, you can be the city lord.”

“Your task is significant: establish the new Black Heart City, renovate the old city, and ensure the safety of the plains. Recruiting the Legion is up to you.”

“Rest assured, Lord; I will not disappoint you,” Nicholas said, a glimmer of disappointment in her eyes, but she accepted the assignment.

Next, Li Yao detailed his plans and then left the city with the Black Dragon Queen.

“Your Excellency has quite the strategy, turning the tide with just a flip of your hand, seizing two major cities while planning for your offspring’s future. I’ve never met someone like you before; I must express my admiration,” boomed a grand voice as countless Gryphons appeared.

Gryphons densely filled the sky, and the Black Dragon Queen returned to her true form, suddenly letting out a sky-shattering dragon’s roar. The powerful sound wave drowned out all other noise, and all the Gryphons looked uncertainly at the immense Black Dragon, involuntarily bowing their heads as if to show reverence to the powerful creature.

“Dragon King’s Presence, only the power of guardianship can make our offspring bow. Who exactly are you?” The Gryphon King, with his dark golden body and purple eyes, remained defiant.

“It doesn’t matter who I am. You just need to know that you cannot suppress us. Even now, my master’s strength may be insufficient, but once my master reaches Tier 6, I can return to my peak strength. By then, it won’t matter whether you have become a world leader or not; it will be easy for me to kill you,” the Black Dragon Queen exuded strong pressure.

“Should I interpret this as a threat?” asked the Gryphon King, looking towards Li Yao on the back of the Black Dragon Queen.

Li Yao nodded indifferently, “Think of it as a threat if you like. This plain is now my territory. However, I don’t intend to harm your interests. Of course, you can disagree with my plans for the plain, and I will leave immediately. But, as I said before, I can return within a year to fight. You might want to think about what that would mean.”

All the Gryphons became angry, but under the oppressive presence of a Dragon King-level dragon, they found it difficult to move…

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