From Baron's Second Son to Dragon Rider

Since he had obtained the specific location and information of several islands near Amethyst Island, Krober would not waste such a good opportunity.

So, he began to prepare to organize a fleet and planned to start a new seafaring exploration.

Exploration is not an easy task.

Under the normal process, you first need to send a team to investigate, explore the specific situation and general terrain of the island, and then bring back the prepared map.

The advantage of this is that you can avoid being directly wiped out by one or a group of powerful monsters after you bring people to the island.

The disadvantage is that it takes a long time and the loss of personnel will be great.

If the exploration team brings back the general information of the island, the nobles will send the main force to explore the island after learning the specific situation on the island.

And that Naga is equivalent to helping Krober conduct preliminary exploration.

Just like Yan at that time.

The deserted island and green leaf island he marked are not dangerous in themselves, only the scorched earth island is specially marked with a dangerous mark.

Pick the soft persimmon first, Krober plans to conquer the two small islands first.

With Krober's current military strength, it is not difficult to explore and occupy those islands.

But the problem is that Krober's current soft power is insufficient to build on these islands.

Tools, labor, and officials.

Labor is easy to say, at most, buy another batch of slaves. Now it is during the war, and the price of slaves can be much cheaper than before.

Tools can also be purchased from Black Feather Island, but Krober also needs to build some workshops on his territory, mainly to make some stone or bone tools.

The most troublesome thing for Krober is the problem of officials.

Now most of the officials who manage Amethyst Island and Black Feather Island in Krober are selected from the locals of Black Feather Island and the members of the Blue Jacaranda family.

It's okay in the short term, but if it takes a long time, these officials will inevitably form cliques and corruption will definitely happen.

Although I built the Amethyst Island Primary School, it takes time to train an official who can count and read.

What's more, I haven't even built the school yet...

Therefore, the best way to deal with these three islands is to explore them first, and then transport all the good things back to Amethyst Island.

In this way, not only can manpower and material resources be saved, but Amethyst Island can also grow faster.

As for the three islands, Krober does not plan to move people in.

After all, no one manages them, and they may rebel after a long time.

Who is willing to be a slave forever?

Speaking of which, Krober plans to hold a promotion ceremony in a while, and promote a group of original tribesmen to become lords to stimulate the enthusiasm of the new slaves.

This may speed up the construction of Amethyst Island.

Of course, in this world, there is a good solution to the situation where there is no one to open up new territories.

That is to divide the land!

The area of ​​Green Leaf Island and Deserted Island should be similar to that of Black Feather Island, the standard area of ​​a baronial territory.

Krober can completely divide one of the small islands and give it to a noble family.

For example, the Jacaranda family.

Logically speaking, this method is more suitable for Kroeber and more in line with his current interests.

But Kroeber just doesn't want to do that, especially after seeing the scene at Grand Duke Veronica's birthday party, Kroeber's heart is increasingly pessimistic about this system.

But he doesn't plan to use the system of his previous life, he plans to slightly neutralize the two.

But that's all for later.

What he has to do now is to organize a fleet and manpower to explore new islands, which is the top priority.

And just as Kroeber was preparing to explore new islands, the army led by Grand Duke Veronica also arrived at the border city between the Emerald Kingdom and the Mountain Copper Kingdom-

Twilight City.

As soon as they entered the city, everyone was caught off guard by the sudden high-intensity battle.

Because the Emerald Kingdom was at a disadvantage on the battlefield, most of the battles were city defense battles, and there were few field battles.

Since the knights of the Mountain Copper Kingdom couldn't hit anyone in the field, they could only choose to attack the city again and again.

Unfortunately, the people of the Golden Duchy had just entered the city and had not rested for long before they faced their first battle on this battlefield.

"The army of the Mountain Copper Kingdom is here again! Everyone, move, pick up your weapons immediately, and stand in your respective positions.

The substitute soldiers must pay attention to the situation on the city wall. If you see someone seriously injured or losing the ability to fight, take him down immediately!"

With the order of the officer, the soldiers of the Emerald Kingdom quickly took action, and they picked up their weapons and rushed to the city wall.

They stood in the fixed positions in the previous training, and the others were ready for battle under the city wall.

However, in sharp contrast to the soldiers of the Emerald Kingdom, the people of the Golden Duchy seemed a little flustered.

Perhaps because there has been peace for decades, some young earth knights in the team are inexperienced.

Some people even stood there stupidly, without even drawing their weapons. It was not until their companions reminded them that they drew their weapons as if they had just woken up from a dream.

The Frost Wolf Marquis looked at the scene in front of him and couldn't help sighing in his heart.

He knew that the Golden Duchy lived in a too comfortable environment. Even if there was a war of westward expedition every ten years, it was only fighting against monsters, not against people.

These are two completely different concepts.

As the most prestigious person on the Golden Duchy side in this war besides the Grand Duke, he naturally understood that he had a heavy responsibility.

So, he calmly said to the soldiers around him:

"Don't panic, be alert. I'm going to find the commander of this city now to see where we can be arranged to fight.

Remember, stay alert and follow orders!"

After that, he turned and walked into the city.

In the command room of the City of Dusk, Andrew. Marquis of the Feather of the Gale sat on a chair, staring at the map in front of him with a sad face, his heart full of worry and helplessness.

How long has this war lasted!

The Emerald Kingdom has paid a heavy price, but still can't see the dawn of victory.

As the owner of the City of Dusk and the surrounding 4,500 square kilometers of land, Andrew knows that he has a heavy responsibility.

However, facing the fierce war between the Emerald Kingdom and the Mountain Copper Kingdom, his territory has long been riddled with holes and in ruins.

Today, taxation has become an unattainable dream, and the residents in the territory live in poverty and are unable to pay taxes.

The military forces outside the City of Dusk were ruthlessly crushed by the powerful army of the Mountain Copper Kingdom, the population was robbed, and the resources were plundered.

Andrew couldn't help but think of the glorious days when he was still a respected fantasy beast knight with a lofty status and glory.

But now, he can only watch his territory fall, and his soldiers were killed and wounded. Except for this City of Dusk, he has almost lost everything, as if he has become a commander without troops.

"What about the fantasy beast knight? Even the dragon knight may not be able to win!"

Andrew muttered to himself, with a flash of despair in his eyes.

"My Lord Marquis!"

The voice of his personal guard suddenly came from outside the door.

"Speak!"

Marquis Andrew calmed down his mentality.

Before the City of Dusk was broken, he still had to maintain a calm look of victory.

If not, Dusk City would have been in civil strife long ago!

After all, civil strife is the strength of the Emerald Kingdom!

Marquis Andrew silently complained about his homeland.