Emperor of Arcane

The reason why Leon said this was because the support that was about to arrive gave him enough confidence.

A group of druids wearing black and green robes quietly arrived at the underground fortress in the center of the lake.

Alona, ​​who led the team, completed negotiations with Leon as quickly as possible.

Leon examined the items they transported, his eyes flashing with disbelief.

He led the druids to the underground space of the fortress in the center of the lake.

The underground space is empty except for an elemental energy pool, which is emitting surging magic waves.

However, the surrounding energy-absorbing magic circle covered up the magic wave and transmitted it to other areas of the dungeon at the fastest speed.

The manufacturing plant facilities transported from the Gulf Territory operate on the energy of these transports.

The only thing that makes people scared is the huge corpses piled up around the magic circle.

Upon closer inspection, they turned out to be huge skeletons left behind by the death of the aboleth.

All the flesh and blood on these white bones has been stripped away, leaving only hollow and terrifying skeletons.

In all directions of the space, dozens of Aboleth skeletons were piled up.

After checking the nearby situation and confirming that the placement conditions were met, Alona asked the druids to put down the transported items.

The dark wooden box slowly opened, and a yawning baby elephant walked out of it.

He remained in the form of a very cute little fat tree man, with his big eyes looking around curiously.

Noticing the huge skeletons piled aside, the little elephant ran over excitedly, climbed up easily, knocked the heavy bones with his hands, and shouted with great joy:

"Here it is, the little ones will like it very much."

As soon as he finished speaking, several flexible little tree men came out of his pockets.

They excitedly jumped on these huge skeletons, couldn't help but look at each other, bumped into each other unceremoniously, and retaliate decisively with old punches.

"Um?"

The clear voice of doubt reached their ears, and their fist-waving movements immediately stopped, and they subconsciously looked towards the baby elephant.

"Do you still want to continue fighting?"

Under the gaze of the little elephant, they dispersed obediently and each selected a huge corpse.

Leon was a little confused at first, but soon saw a scene that shocked him extremely.

There were a total of 6 little tree people. When they stood on the top of the corpse, they sat down carelessly.

Dense and fine roots spread from the bodies of these little tree people, wrapping the entire heads of the skeletons.

Those seemingly weak roots easily penetrated the hard bones and penetrated densely into the bones.

The expressions of these little tree people are very excited, as if they are tasting some delicious food.

The small body continued to expand at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the spreading roots became thicker and denser.

In just over 10 minutes, the roots grown by these little tree men surrounded the more than 10-meter-long skeleton of the aboleth.

The whole scene is fast and silent, giving people an indescribable sense of horror.

Seeing that they have all taken root, the little elephant also walked into the elemental energy pool carelessly.

This was originally a nutrient pool prepared for him. He helped the Gulf collar earn wages for another 30 years of working.

When the little elephant stepped into it, a huge oak tree quickly expanded to a height of twenty or thirty meters at a seemingly slow but fast speed, and its huge crown filled the top of the entire space.

If it weren't for the height controlled by the little elephant, Leon even doubted that he could grow directly from the underground space.

The spreading tree roots completely surrounded the entire elemental energy pool, easily penetrated into the solid ground, and began to grow in all directions.

After about half an hour, the little elephant finished moving, opened his eyes again, and said to Leon with a stern gaze:

"Put the collected Aboleth eggs into the hatching area I have arranged, and prepare some live large fish."

Leon, who received the order to cooperate, would naturally comply with the instructions.

He followed Alona all the way to the edge of the island, and immediately discovered the incubator that the little elephant had mentioned.

It was a large area of ​​water surrounded by tree roots.

This water area is full of tree roots, and all kinds of fish swarm in, as if this place has a fatal attraction for them.

What was even more interesting was when Lyon sent staff to put down the eggs of the aboleth.

These fish eggs immediately caused a rush of fish. Before he could stop him, he was eaten up by the fish that came over.

At this moment, the loose tree roots suddenly became denser, completely sealing off the space available for passage, trapping tens of thousands of fish here.

Blinking in confusion, Leon looked at the fish that fled after eating all the fish eggs, and subconsciously looked at Alona aside.

After confirming that the life breath of those fish eggs was stable and complete, Alona shook her head and said with emotion:

"This is a special way for aboleths to hatch."

"The smell emitted by these fish eggs is very attractive to other small fish, attracting them to swallow them."

"When the fish eggs sense the smell of the soft flesh around them, they will burst out..."

Before Alona could finish her words, the incubation area not far away that had calmed down became lively again.

Some of the fish were scurrying around, hitting tree roots crazily, and wandering around like they were crazy.

Leon, who was sweating a little on his forehead, couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable with the terrifying hatching method of the aboleth.

Noticing Alona's calm expression, she couldn't help but asked curiously:

"Then what's next? Just like cultivating other magical fish, just put food in regularly?"

Shaking her head, Alona took out a thick, brand-new "Aboleth Breeding Manual Record" and recorded the situation in the breeding area while saying skillfully:

"Aboleths are different from other magical creatures. Their blood and genes originally carry memories and thoughts."

"We are not planning to cultivate those aboleths who stick to the rules, but will only accept those individuals who have given birth to "wisdom"!"

Have memory and thinking?

Was “wisdom” born?

Leon, who was a little confused, didn't understand the relationship between the two, and opened his eyes wide, waiting for Alona to explain.

Poof!

A small ball of water bloomed from not far away, and a fish about half a meter in size floated to the surface.

Leon looked over immediately. The fish had lost its life, and blood kept flowing from its mouth.

Its abdomen was slightly bulging, and something seemed to be moving inside.

Then, a bloody mouth came out. The mouth was filled with countless fangs and fine teeth that opened and closed, trying hard to chew the flesh.

Tentacles stained with blood protruded from the hole opened by the big mouth, and slowly wrapped around the surrounding tree roots, fixing themselves and the dead fish.

This strange scene made Leon take a breath, but Alona's calm voice sounded in his ears:

"What we call wisdom is not their intelligence that can think, but their will and restraint that can restrain their desires and control their own behavior."

After hearing this, Leon felt that the rhetoric was somewhat familiar. He thought about it briefly and asked in a somewhat incredible tone:

"Are we preparing to tame the aboleth?"

"No, we usually use the word "acceptance" for truly intelligent creatures."

"If they are willing to integrate into the Gulf Territory, abide by our laws and rules, and are willing to learn and practice our ideas, we will bring 'em' with us."

When Alona said this, her eyes showed a little bit of anticipation and joy, and she was obviously very satisfied with the hatching effect of the aboleth.

Touching the tip of his nose, Leon thought about the terrifying appearance of those aboleths, and muttered in a somewhat unacceptable tone:

"What if they don't want to accept it? Or they pretend to accept it?"

From Leon's point of view, it is acceptable to regard aboleth as a raised magical creature.

But if this kind of monster joins the ranks of the Gulf Territory, or even wants to fight alongside him, he will still be quite worried.

After hearing this, Alona chuckled and replied in a calm and confident tone:

"This question is very simple. Just monitor whether they are lying! Isn't this your specialty?"

"Moreover, in the process of nurturing, we will try our best to let them awaken wisdom and at the same time let them recognize reality."

Hearing what Alona said, Leon, who relaxed a little, suddenly liked the testing procedure that he usually resisted a lot, and asked curiously:

"Can they really change their nature? After all..."

"Drow elves are not inherently evil. There are also many bad guys among elves. The formation of the worldview is related to the living environment and education."

"If we provide a good growth and education environment for the aboleths from an early age, but they are still unwilling to awaken their "wisdom", it means they want to die."

"Do you still have estranged feelings towards ordinary magical creatures?"

Meeting Alona's clear eyes, Leon, who was still a little nervous, completely relaxed.

fine! fine!

Leon, who had already turned his head around, decisively brought the aboleths into those "murlocs" who received education and transformation, and he had a clear mind.

The relationship between ordinary fishmen and the Gulf Territory is more like "employment".

The bay collar keeps them safe and provides them with food.

They help the Gulf leaders work and participate in some battles within their capabilities.

In essence, they have not awakened to true wisdom, but only act in accordance with the inertia of life instincts and orders.

Only those murlocs who "think clearly", learn their own thinking and wisdom, and discover the Gulf Territory's cultivation hatchery will be truly recognized.

Although these fishmen are not "smart" and cannot even think about complicated things, the Gulf Territory still recognizes their existence.

When these murlocs make meritorious deeds, they will have the opportunity to undergo "transformation" to become stronger, and embark on the bright road of becoming dragon-blooded murlocs!

For fish people who join the Gulf Territory in this way, even some of the more extreme Gulf Territory people would not dare to say anything under the strict legal requirements.

Ensuring unity and cooperation among all ethnic groups is a prerequisite for the rapid development of the entire Gulf Territory.

Here, children of every race can receive the best education.

Even these aboleths now enjoy quite good care.

Just like the baby elephant is doing now.

After these little aboleths hatched, the baby elephant did not let them fall into a "natural selection, survival of the fittest" fight with each other.

Instead, we create small spaces one after another to protect these greedy little guys.

The baby elephant, transformed into a child, kept shuttling around the hatching area, checking on the conditions of the newly born little aboleths.

"Next, we have to guide their thinking and memory correctly and establish good values ​​and worldview for them."

Seeing that the biggest druids were quickly installing the magic TV, the corners of Leon's mouth twitched involuntarily.

In his opinion, everything in front of him seemed to be too magical!

As for these magical and unbelievable things, the special breeding team led by Alona did it brilliantly.

In addition to installing a magic TV in the hatching area, they played "parenting courses" produced by Bay Territory to these little aboleths.

Worried that the little fishes wouldn't understand, they placed "magic translators" enchanted with "language proficiency" everywhere in the speaking area.

Such "intimate" treatment gave Lyon a special feeling.

"If I could have received such a good education before, would I have become stronger than now?"

He quickly shook his head and put aside this unrealistic fantasy for the time being.

He focused on giving combat training to the new dragon warriors, and sent more dragon warriors to develop around the underground space.

The Lord attaches great importance to this area. The information and intelligence gathered show that this place is located deep in the ruins group, and there are ruins that can be excavated in all directions.

However, before taking action, the production and development capabilities of this area must be arranged in place.

It's been a busy week like this.

Lyon led people to explore all the conditions in this area, established 12 posts, and built 4 passes and fortresses.

This huge underground space of nearly 50,000 square kilometers has been completely brought under the control of the Gulf Territory.

When he returned to the underground city in the center of the lake and prepared to arrange the newly dispatched manpower and resources, he saw another more "magical" scene.

In the expanded incubation area.

In front of 8 sparkling magic TVs.

Some of the aboleths, which have grown to more than one meter long, are actually very obediently arranged in two rows, staring at the image of the magic TV with three big eyes.

What makes Leon even more incredible is that several powerful staff are teaching these little aboleths to pronounce in common language.

Some of the particularly smart little aboleths can already speak one or two simple words.

"study hard, improve every day!"

The clear and sweet voice shocked Leon quite a bit.

His eyes glanced to the side and saw hundreds of aboleths feasting outside the separated hatching area.

They are not interested in the large magic TV above their heads. They are just chasing prey and fish in the larger hatching tank.

Leon saw Alona humming a tune, walking on the slender tree roots above the hatching area, carefully observing the aboleths below.

Suddenly, Alona stopped and the Smiler squatted down and let out several deep and resentful screams.

Leon felt that the voice was very familiar, and suddenly an idea came to his mind.

"Isn't this the language of the aboleth?"

"Do you need to teach them how to do this?"

"The teacher is really amazing..."

Alona stretched out her hand, waved to a small aboleth that was staring at her motionless, and said:

"Hello, what would you like to eat next?"

Wow!

The aboleth, which had grown to more than one meter long, suddenly jumped out of the water, opened its big mouth full of sharp teeth, and bit into Alona's slender palm!

Snap!

Elona skillfully slapped the aboleth on the belly and knocked it down again.

Her attack was not light, and she hit the aboleth until its belly turned upside down and it suddenly fainted.

Alona shrugged her shoulders nonchalantly and said to Xiao Jixiang beside her:

"Did you see it? These little things are very cunning. Don't let them pretend to be pitiful and fool you."

"Don't slap your head when you hit, otherwise you'll be beaten stupidly..."

"You have to be ruthless, otherwise they won't remember anything at all..."

"Those that have exceeded three times will be marked and basically cannot be saved. They will be released after selection in the future..."

"..."

Leon watched Alona walking towards the other little aboleth with Jixiang, and a little cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Are all teachers so good?"

"If the aboleth is "cultivated" like this, it will indeed succeed..."

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