Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

Chapter 455: Chapter 184: War Reparations and the Sky Griffin Knight Order!_2

”No, no!” Su Li supported her as they walked into the castle, saying, ”Ingrid won’t mind. She will do her utmost to take care of you.”

Such a strikingly beautiful female knight, now reduced to a skeletal figure, limping along—how could anyone’s heart not ache?

Hilude dragged her right leg, walking with faltering steps, yet she still smiled brightly. Even though her cheekbones protruded and her face was gaunt, her beautiful smile remained unaffected. ”Lord, everything will get better. Marshal Orstein discussed it with me and allowed me to return because the situation at the front line has stabilized, and I can return to the territory to help you stabilize things.”

Hearing this news, Su Li finally managed to feel a bit relieved and asked, ”We’ve already advanced to beneath the Green Dragon’s Nest. The Chaos Monster Chimera was no match for the Green Dragon’s legion and was personally skinned and executed by Green Dragon Airelia under the Emerald Ring. Marshal Orstein is tallying the treasure in the Green Dragon’s Nest, and it won’t be long before he leads the army back in triumph. We won this battle against overwhelming odds; it’s an epic victory. Once it’s proclaimed to the Goddess at the monastery, we’ll surely receive the Goddess’s generous grace, bestowing upon us a powerful Holy Relic of Glory!”

A new Holy Relic of Glory?

Su Li suddenly felt a surge of anticipation; the territory indeed hadn’t received a new Holy Relic of Glory for a long time.

This epic victory has brought unparalleled glory for the Sun Goddess. If the Goddess bestows a new Holy Relic of Glory, its quality will likely surpass previous relics like the Radiance of the Scorching Sun and the Phoenix Wing Talisman.

The answer to this will soon come clear, and Su Li didn’t dwell on it much. However, another matter was quite surprising to him. Raising an eyebrow, he asked, ”The Green Dragon is actually this trustworthy? It cooperates with us on war reparations. Are you sure there won’t be any problems with your return? I’m just worried it might break the pact spirit, and while we’re retreating with the treasure, send troops to ambush us.”

The spirit of the pact is probably the greatest lie in the world.

In his youth, Su Li once firmly believed in this narrative until one event after another opened his eyes.

Politicians have no bottom line when it comes to interests!

The so-called spirit of the pact is either beneficial to oneself or a result of intimidation by the other party, preventing a fallout.

Otherwise, it takes only a moment to show you how historical documents lack practical significance.

The current Human Legion’s strength is just about enough with its 800 Elite Knights to deter the Green Dragon Legion, but in the forest, the remaining thousands of the Green Dragon’s beleaguered troops might still take a chance.

Thus, Su Li was quite curious why the Green Dragon was so docile, willing to painfully hand over more than a hundred thousand Golden Crowns, yet not attempt a gamble.

Is it because the Green Dragon is innately devious and unwilling to take reckless risks like the Red Dragon? Or does it have grander ambitions, restraining its stingy nature to extract more wealth from Su Li’s tribute system?

Hilude replied with a smile, ”There’s no complicated reason; it’s simply because the Green Dragon still needs to rely on us to support its rule. It was injured fighting the Chaos Monsters, and its internal control is unstable. Moreover, there are still significant external threats. We obtained crucial information from a forest monster prisoner that when Chaos Monster Chimera Skaros saw us deciding to form a joint force with the Green Dragon and advance towards the Dragon’s Nest, it decisively summoned other chaos monsters from deep within the forest.”

*Hiss~*

Upon hearing this, Su Li took a deep, cold breath. That evil fool, even in death, refused to settle down, causing trouble right before its demise.

Hilude comforted him, ”Lord, such events are unavoidable. Since we’ve chosen to ally with the Green Dragon, Skaros could not sit idle; it must seek other reinforcements. And the Chaos Monsters, Minotaurs, and Dragon Apes are undoubtedly its best partners.”

”Marshal Orstein stayed on-site partly to assess the Green Dragon’s defenses. Our territory truly cannot withstand another such intense conflict. Thus, maintaining a treaty with the Green Dragon benefits both us and it as the best option.”

Thinking this, Su Li felt reassured. With the Green Dragon as a barrier, they could fend off further penetration and invasion of evil forces from the east of the Blood Pine Forest towards the Hesse Territory.

Otherwise, given the territory’s current heavy casualties and significantly depleted Primordial Qi, it would be impossible to withstand another Chaos Army or Roaring Beast herd invasion.

Su Li didn’t expect the world to change so quickly. Just half a month ago, humans were in an all-out brawl with the Green Dragon, undying and unyielding. After the army swept through the forest once, the two sides became allied comrades with back-to-back support against common threats.

As a lord, he found it hard to accept, not to mention the soldiers and citizens under him, who were filled with hatred for the Green Dragon.

But fortunately, the strategic objectives of the territory had been fully achieved, forcing the opponent to sign a series of unequal treaties—a crucial hallmark of victory in this world’s power struggles.

More importantly, with this substantial war indemnity, the territory could swiftly heal its wounds and resume production!

In the Border Prince’s Territory, human life has always been cheap. As long as Su Li had money and grain, the burnt cities would quickly be rebuilt, and the scorched farmlands reclaimed.