Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

Chapter 295: Chapter 140: Sorting the Spoils – Fire Spike Crystal 2

But the war has just ended, and there are many things to handle. Su Li smiled and put away the ”Crown of Guardian,” saying to Captain Constantine, ”Thank you, Captain Constantine, for this battle keepsake. I really like this gift.”

Then Su Li waved to Rong’en, brought over the Steel Fierce Sun Battle Banner, handed it to Captain Constantine, and said with a smile, ”This is the gift I prepared for you, to commemorate our glorious victory in this battle.”

Constantine clearly recognized this flag from the Flame Sun Knight Order. He received the vermilion banner with both hands and looked at the golden fiery sun with sixteen beams on it, saying excitedly, ”Thank you, Lord, for your generosity. This will be the pride of me and our entire Corona Knight Order.”

”As long as you like it,” Su Li smiled, then calmly said, ”Now let’s talk business. What is the harvest of spoils from this battle?”

Constantine immediately replied, ”There are indeed quite a lot of spoils. There are over ten thousand pieces of rough weapons and crudely-made armor crafted by gnolls and goblins.”

”Don’t underestimate these items. Once we take them back to Heisen Castle and melting down, they will bring us a vast amount of Star Iron and Vibranium.”

As he spoke, Constantine took out a huge machete from his back. This machete was crudely made, with huge chips on it, clearly not a weapon for proud knights like those from the Corona Knight Order.

”This is a huge machete I obtained from a goblin war general. Its craftsmanship is not worth mentioning, but the materials used are incredible. I estimate there are at least three pounds of Vibranium in this, and there’s a Flame Gemstone embedded in its hilt.”

Dorglin also took out a dagger from his waist, saying, ”You discovered the Flame Gemstone too? There’s also a Flame Gemstone on this dagger.”

Hilude took down a short lance from the wall beside him, saying, ”I obtained this from a goblin bodyguard boy during a chase. There are actually three Flame Gemstones on it.”

Su Li’s eyes lit up, asking, ”Does this mean there is a ruby mine in the territory ruled by the Green Dragon in Blood Pine Forest?”

Dorglin excitedly nodded and said, ”That’s very possible. In our Dwarf world, this kind of Flame Gemstone is called Fire Spike Crystal, a type of Steel Jade. It contains potent Flame Essence and Earth Lava Power. When engraved on Fire Attribute Rune Weapons, it can significantly enhance the effect of Flame Power. Moreover, once it hits the enemy, it leaves a flammable mark on them. Subsequent attacks, even ordinary physical damage, will carry some fire burns.”

In fact, judging by the performance on the battlefield, the effect of this Fire Spike Crystal is even more comprehensive than Dorglin said.

The reason why Forest Goblins largely equip this gemstone is because goblins and green skin alike enjoy various flashy things.

Even an ordinary weapon set with this Fire Spike Crystal, when delivering heavy hits or combos, will shine with a cool red glow. During slashing or thrusting, it leaves a fiery trail, accompanied by a roaring flame sound, increasing fire damage.

What Dorglin talked about is the Dwarf using superb forging skills to consolidate these traits into Rune Weapons, strengthening their fire attributes. When a Fire Attribute Knight uses a Rune Weapon, even a normal attack will burst forth with dazzling and scorching light, adding stronger Fierce Flame damage.

The number of Fire Spike Crystals obtained from this battle is feared to be significant, enough to foresee that Fire Attribute Knights’ powers will surely be further enhanced.

Imagine hundreds of Fire Attribute Knights wielding Blades of Flame, slashing toward enemy ranks—that’s not something an ordinary army can withstand.

Su Li then said, ”Soldiers can keep their weapons, armor, and other spoils, but all equipment containing Vibranium must be fully handed over. Our territory also needs to clearly state a ban: Anyone hoarding Vibranium, smuggling military-grade equipment, is subject to execution, adopting a collective punishment system. If one person hides it and his team fails to report it, those who harbor them are guilty as well.”

”Of course, to reclaim Vibranium, the territory must not solely rely on severe laws. Let the logistics officer set rewards: everyone who provides Vibranium weapons or armor shall be rewarded 3 Golden Crowns, and for every additional pound of Vibranium contained, an extra reward of 16 Golden Crowns will be given!”

Oerstein nodded with approval, saying, ”No problem, I’ll reinforce military discipline and strictly enforce the ban. Prohibiting the hiding and smuggling of Vibranium is already a common decree of the Empire, the soldiers will understand. Especially since our territory grants rewards to those turning in Vibranium, I believe most will make wise choices. Those who must take risks will not cause any concern or discussion even among others if killed.”

A weapon containing one pound of Vibranium yields 19 Golden Crowns upon handing over. This value is already very considerable. Equivalent to nearly half a year’s salary for an Elite Knight, nearly two years’ salary for a Knight, and more than six years’ earnings for ordinary Armed Attendants and Free People.

One cannot compare the lord’s generosity with the black market smuggling prices.

Turning in Vibranium to the territory comes with generous rewards, which are gained openly and may also earn military merit, honor, and praise.

But if driven by greed, choosing to hide it and smuggling it out of the territory, you really place your head on the line. You’ll not only be discovered by layer upon layer of officials and soldiers but also have to worry about family members, comrades, and colleagues around you finding out, or being exposed by the lord’s intelligence system. No matter the reason, exposure means a dead-end for the hoarder.