The Demon Fall Valley was located between Jarrosus and the Forest of Whispers. After leaving Jarrosus and heading north along the mainland, one would be able to see a small forest after about 40 minutes. Following the edge of the forest, one would be able to see the rich and beautiful valley a few kilometers ahead …
However, the owner of the Demon Fall Valley had now changed from the Emerald Tower to the Shadow's Nest.
Under the winding mountain range, between the green grass was a patch of mottled brown. Panting and cursing could be heard continuously from the cave, accompanied by the dull "dang dang dang" sound, which added a tinge of cruelty to the Demon Fall Valley. From time to time, a few mining carts would be dragged out from the cave entrance. The carts were loaded with heavy black ores. Even in the Felan Kingdom, where mining technology was severely backward, this was still the most primitive method — using manpower to drag the mining carts to transport the ores.
"Hurry up, you bunch of damned lazy bums. You only know how to eat and do nothing all day long. Isn't five copper coins of food enough to feed you all? Dragging such a small amount of ores is so slow. Do you want me to use my whip to wake you up? " A few supervisors were pacing back and forth at the cave entrance, waving the whips in their hands. They were all low-level members of the Shadow's Nest. Comfortable tents and relaxed patrols were naturally not their turn. Those were the treatment of core members. For low-level members like them, who had joined for less than three years, they could only accompany a group of slaves under the scorching sun. The only privilege they had was probably to play with the whips in their hands.
The sallow and emaciated slaves dragged the mining carts strenuously, dripping yellow droplets of sweat on the green grass. Further away, a few crude furnaces were temporarily built. The order they received was to smelt the most mithril ores into mithril ingots in the shortest time possible.
Ronald was 45 years old this year. He had lost an eye in his early years as a fugitive, but he had never regretted it. This was because he had gained control of the entire Shadow's Nest in exchange for this eye. Now, he was standing on top of a sentry tower, using his remaining eye to overlook the entire Demon Fall Valley. Under the torment of the scorching sun and leather whips, slaves would fall to the side of the road from time to time. Some struggled to get up, while others never got up again. Ronald had been watching all this coldly. To him, slaves were just consumables. Their value was not even comparable to a piece of refined mithril ingot. The only trouble was that too many slaves would die, which would delay the mining process.
"The recent production is still not ideal. I think we have to buy another batch of slaves. Yes, we should increase the number of supervisors as well. These freeloaders are too lazy. They need more whips to greet them …" Although he was complaining, his tone revealed an unconcealable pride.
It was no wonder that Ronald was proud …
As early as 10 years ago, he had the ambition to expand the Shadow's Nest, but it was limited by the barren land. It was only until two months ago, when the Demon Fall Valley was conquered that he finally had enough capital. The huge production of mithril ores had brought terrifying profits to the Shadow's Nest. Perhaps in the near future, he would have an elite combat force armed to the teeth. By then, what would Jarrosus amount to? My ambition is to expand the power of the Shadow's Nest to the entire Felan Kingdom. Even if His Majesty were to pass through my territory, he would have to pay a protection fee …
"Ronald, don't be happy too early. The real crisis is far from here. You need to be prepared for battle …" Standing behind Ronald was an old man with an old voice. He was wearing a black robe, and his hood was pulled up high, covering his face completely. Only under the shadow of the hood could a pair of sharp eyes shine from time to time … "Haha, my old friend, you are too careful …" Ronald's laughter spread far and wide, and his one eye was filled with pride.
"Haha, my old friend, you're too careful …" Ronald's laughter spread far and wide, and his only eye was filled with satisfaction. "If it was the Emerald Tower two months ago, I might have been worried. But now, they are no longer qualified. Gerian is already a piece of trash. Even when we burned down the Emerald Tower, he didn't dare to climb out of his turtle shell. Do you know, my old friend? That fatty is already afraid. Haha, he's afraid. He's afraid of the power of the Shadow's Nest, and even more afraid of our powerful ally!"
"Gerian is not the only mage in the Emerald Tower …"
"Mage? Are you kidding me, my old friend? Didn't you always tell me that in the world of magic, levels are everything? An Archmage can easily kill dozens of Magic Shooters. Now that we have an Archmage like you in the Shadow's Nest, unless Gerian recovers his full strength, who else in the entire Emerald Tower can be your match? "
"Hmph, Gerian? So what if he recovers his strength? What I'm really worried about is not him … "
"Oh?" Ronald could not help but be stunned. His only eye was filled with surprise. "Could it be that there is another Archmage in the Emerald Tower other than Gerian? My old friend, don't joke with me. If there is really such a person, I'm afraid we will not have a chance to take down the Demon Fall Valley, right? "
"I don't know if that person is an Archmage, but there is one thing I'm sure of. If that person is around when we attack the Demon Fall Valley, even if we can really take down the Demon Fall Valley, I'm afraid we will have to pay a heavy price …"
"There is really such a person?"
"Yes …"
The old man's voice was very soft, but for some reason, Ronald felt that his old friend's voice sounded a little sinister.
"His name is Felic."
"Ah?" When the sinister voice fell into his ears, Ronald was stunned at first. Then, he suddenly burst into loud laughter. "Hahahaha … My God, I was wondering who you were talking about. So you're talking about that pharmacist from the Emerald Tower? Stop joking, my old friend. That's right, I admit that this pharmacist is very powerful. He can concoct the Arcane Magic Potion and the Wild Potion at such a young age. But so what? He is only 20 years old. Even if he started learning magic at birth, he would at most have the strength of a Magic Shooter. With your power, you can turn him into ashes with just a flick of your finger. I say, what's wrong with you recently? Whenever you encounter a little setback, you start to become timid. You're even afraid of a kid in his twenties … "
Ronald's words were very impolite, especially the last sentence. It was simply undisguised sarcasm, but the old man did not seem to hear it at all. He only stared at the mountains in the distance. After a long while, he sighed slightly. "Ronald, you have not seen that Felic. You have no idea how scary he is. If it were any other Magic Shooter, I might tell you that there is no problem, that he is not my match. But this Felic is really different. I have no confidence, no confidence at all …"
"Why?"
"Why?" The old man suddenly laughed, but this laughter was indeed a little tragic. It was hoarse and dry, like the sound of two pieces of glass rubbing against each other. "Do you know that when this Felic was only a level-eight mage, he could already resist the suppression of my mental strength? Do you dare to imagine that? A level-eight mage can resist the mental suppression of an Archmage. Ronald, you have not seen it with your own eyes. You can't imagine how scary he is … "
"Say no more!" Perhaps it was because the old man's words were too direct, but Ronald's voice sounded a little rough. He grabbed the edge of the sentry tower tightly with one hand, and his gaze fell on the continuous mountain range. That was the only way to enter the Demon Fall Valley. "Even if it is really as you said, that Felic can fight against an Archmage, so what? Do you think that the Emerald Tower would still have the guts to come to the Demon Fall Valley again? Do you think that they really have the ability to take back the Demon Fall Valley? It's not that I, Ronald, am boasting, but if the Emerald Tower dares to come to the Demon Fall Valley again, I will eat this sentry tower … Damn it! "
Before Ronald's voice fell, his gaze suddenly froze, and he blurted out a vulgar word.
Because he clearly saw that there was a cloud of dust rising on the continuous mountain range in the distance. With his many years of experience, Ronald could tell at a glance that this was definitely a team of more than a thousand people. F * ck, this was like seeing a ghost. A team of more than a thousand people coming to the Demon Fall Valley. Did they not know that this was the territory of the Shadow's Nest? Barging in without an invitation was equivalent to provoking and declaring war?
"Could it be the Emerald Tower?" As soon as this thought popped up in his mind, Ronald quickly denied it. Of course, it wasn't because he wanted to devour the sentry tower, but because he believed that the Emerald Tower wouldn't be able to send so many people. Looking at the terrifying number of people, it was obvious that the Emerald Tower wouldn't be able to send so many people …
Not to mention the Emerald Tower, there was not a force in the whole of Jarrosus that could send out so many people.
Unless, all of them came together …
Thousands of thoughts flashed through Ronald's mind. He could not be bothered to determine which one was the most likely. He quickly reached into his pocket and took out a magic beacon. At the same time, he pulled the fuse on the magic beacon. Then, a red flame soared into the sky with a "whoosh".
"Bang!" The red flame exploded in the sky. In an instant, a dazzling red light lit up half of the Demon Fall Valley.
"Enemy attack, enemy attack. Bastards, come out and prepare for battle!" Ronald's hoarse shout could be heard from the sentry tower. A large number of members of the Shadow's Nest were coming out of their tents one after another. Most of their faces were filled with confusion and confusion. Some even muttered softly, "F * ck, it's broad daylight, what's the point of attacking …"
Then, they saw a bright fire.
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