In the darkness of the night, the three-eyed Great Devil's head laughed in a very strange manner.
Ma Wen gritted his teeth and closed his eyes. The next second, he opened his eyes and found that the other party had disappeared!
"Did I let him escape?"
Ma Wen silently checked the data record.
Sure enough, the moment the big demon's head appeared, he had an instinctive reaction — it was very likely to be an illusion!
The Will check on the data record proved this.
This illusion was similar to the one his grandfather had set up in the secret room of the study. However, in terms of strength, the illusion that the enemy used in a hurry was not as strong as the one in the secret room. That was why Ma Wen could easily avoid it.
However, this spell bought time for the other party to escape.
Although he could not see through the other party's strength, Ma Wen could feel that the other party was no match for him.
This might have something to do with the form of his existence.
Ma Wen had a feeling that the other party was not actually a physical entity.
It might just be an existence similar to a vengeful spirit.
His body exuded a strong power, but it seemed to be suppressed by a stronger force.
This made Ma Wen very puzzled.
However, no matter what, he could not find the figure of the black-clothed old man again when he activated Night Tracking again.
He searched for a while and could only choose to go back the way he came.
Passing by the Gnoll Valley, Ma Wen did not hesitate and spent half an hour to massacre the remaining Gnolls.
His methods were very ruthless. It could be said that he cut the weeds and eliminated the roots. Even the youngest Gnoll children were not spared.
The Gnolls were cruel by nature. Since the two sides had already formed such a hatred, even if they could not pose too much of a threat to the White River Valley now, they could still hurt the people of the territory.
Ma Wen's kindness was limited. He was not that kind of saint after all.
In a sense, the Gnolls were also a kind of intelligent life on the Fernand continent. They only survived and fought for the reproduction of their race.
But this world was so cruel.
Ma Wen wanted to open up the wilderness, and sooner or later these monsters would all be killed.
He would not leave any hidden dangers for himself, because he wanted to ensure that the place he protected and the people he needed to protect would not be harmed.
Because of this, he didn't care even if his hands turned into rivers of blood in the end.
…
After breaking through the small valley, there was an undulating hilly area. After passing through a sparse forest, a large open space appeared in front of Ma Wen.
In the distance, the familiar White River slowly flowed over. On top of a tall mountain, a castle could be vaguely seen.
They had finally arrived at the White River Valley.
Ma Wen quickened his pace and quickly returned to his territory.
However, what surprised him was that the territory was much livelier than he had imagined!
More than three hundred low-grade adventurers had gathered here. They had all rushed over from Gem Bay.
Among them, less than one-tenth of them were on Ma Wen's recruitment list.
The rest of the people were just there to join in the fun and see if they could take advantage of the situation.
A small place like the White River Valley could not accommodate so many adventurers.
Fortunately, there was enough food in the territory. The chefs worked overnight, and a freshly baked bread was quickly sold out.
Apart from the adventurers on Ma Wen's recruitment list who had the right to live in a special place outside the castle, the rest of the people had set up tents beside the White River at the foot of the mountain.
Ma Wen had explicitly stated that these adventurers were not allowed to disturb the lives of the ordinary citizens, or they would be severely punished.
Now it seemed that this group of people was still content.
However, seeing them making a ruckus by the White River, Ma Wen could not help but frown.
If he did not give these people something to do, they would sooner or later get into trouble with their large amount of energy.
The people of White River had never seen so many powerful adventurers. Fortunately, there were guards patrolling frequently, which made them feel at ease.
…
By the time Ma Wen returned to the castle, it was already noon. Anna and Vigny were overjoyed to see Ma Wen return.
The two of them began to complain to Ma Wen at the same time.
The content of their complaints was only one thing, and that was that these adventurers were too difficult to manage!
"Because the adventurers who were recruited only listen to the orders of the initiator of the Wildlands Development Territory, we can't control them." Anna spread her hands helplessly.
"There are a few hot-tempered adventurers who have been fighting and causing trouble, although Andre and I have stopped them. Although Andre and I stopped them, there were still a few innocent farmers who were affected. Because of this, I drove them all to the White River. "
"But they are still lawless."
"Something big happened yesterday. A drunk adventurer tried to rape a girl in the territory. Fortunately, Lord Constantine intervened and killed him. "
"When those people learned that there was a Legend in our territory, they restrained themselves a little."
Vigny added, "But they are still very troublesome. They urinate and defecate everywhere, very uncivilized."
Ma Wen listened and rubbed his temples.
These things were already within his expectations.
With Anna and Vigny's words here and there, he had more or less figured out the current situation in the White River Valley.
…
Fighting a war was indeed a money-burning job.
In order to recruit the grade 2 adventurers on the list, Ma Wen had almost used up the 200 Wizard Gold Coins he got from Black Jack.
Not to mention that there were so many adventurers gathered in the White River Valley. Once they could not provide for their food and water, there would be problems.
Ma Wen promised to provide food to the adventurers on the list. But for those who were not on the list, even if they wanted to buy, they needed to have the production capacity in the White River Valley.
Fortunately, at this time, the supplies from River Beach City finally arrived.
With Anna's proper arrangements, the basic needs of the extra hundreds of people could be barely met.
Under Hathaway's witness, the deal between Ma Wen and Medeline was completed. River Beach City would be a part of Ma Wen's power in the future. Sending some supplies to Ma Wen did not have any psychological burden at all.
"Medeline is really cruel. She gave up everything for the Legend rank. "
"But after she becomes a Legend, it's hard to say."
Ma Wen knew that woman's temperament very well.
After Medeline became a Legend, his Law Contract would be invalid. God knew if she would hand over River Beach City to Ma Wen as promised.
But this time, the supplies she sent made Ma Wen quite satisfied.
This batch of supplies not only included food and alcohol, which the White River Valley lacked the most, but also some simple clothes and obsolete weapons from River Beach City's patrols.
These weapons were not to be underestimated, they were all military weapons.
With a little maintenance, their sharpness would be much better than that of ordinary adventurers.
In addition, she also sent a batch of fresh fruits and vegetables, which were all given to Ma Wen for free.
And this was only the first batch of supplies, the second batch was still on the way.
Medeline promised that River Beach City would become the strongest backing of the White River Valley during the development of the Wilderness.
This also made Ma Wen feel a lot more satisfied.
At least that page of the Book of Naru was not taken for nothing.
Ma Wen did not dare to risk reading the third page of the Book of Naru. He would not touch it before he became a Legend.
This chapter, Destruction, could completely distort a person's character, and it could also make them completely crazy.
The sleeping Lich in the Scarlet Monastery was an example.
So he was not actually worried about Medeline now, he was worried about Hathaway.
Although the Awakened were wise, many people throughout the ages had been tricked by the Book of Naru, and even a god had been tricked to death.
It was enough to show how terrifying this book was.
Hathaway relied on the sixth page of the Book of Naru, Rebirth, to become a Legend. Ma Wen was afraid that she would become dependent on the Book of Naru.
However, the news from the rank 2 Wizard Legion was that Lady Hathaway seemed to be busy with the development of a new spell and had no time to care about other things.
This made Ma Wen feel a little more at ease.
Ma Wen could not figure out this woman with such a strong personality. At this time, he could only pray that she had enough wisdom to read the Book of Naru.
…
"Right, these days, those adventurers are a little restless. They have been asking when we will start developing the Wilderness. "
Anna said worriedly, "I'm afraid that if this continues, there may be riots in the territory at any time."
"Even if Lord Constantine is there, there may be casualties, which is not worth it."
Ma Wen nodded.
He thought for a moment, then said decisively, "Since these people have nothing to do, then let them prepare."
"If they want war, then give them war."
… …
In the hot afternoon, the adventurers with nothing to do were diving in the White River.
However, at this time, an important news suddenly spread throughout the White River Valley.
A war mobilization order personally signed by Lord Ma Wen was issued!
A garrison knight took the mobilization order and read out Lord Ma Wen's order in the various gathering places of the adventurers in the territory!
From today onwards, the war mobilization began!
A temporary camp was built at a gathering point in the eastern part of the White River Valley.
After a week, all the troops would be assembled. Those who wanted to participate in the war and divide the spoils of war must participate in the construction of the temporary camp.
The construction of the temporary camp was personally handled by Lady Anna, and everyone must register.
For a moment, the White River was in an uproar!
They came all the way to the White River Valley for the war!
And after the war, the countless treasures in the Ogre's lair, and the legendary gold mine!
… …
As the sun set, under the activation of the war mobilization order, most of the adventurers had already moved to their positions.
They went to the intersection of the forest and mountains that Ma Wen had designated, and under the command of the vice-captain of the White River Valley garrison, Gru, they built a temporary camp.
And in the castle of the White River Valley, a different banquet began.
"Birthday?"
Ma Wen looked at Anna and Vigny in shock. There was also Constantine, the old blacksmith Sean and his daughter Jane, the necromancer Federer, the amnesiac Alchemist, and others.
"Yes? Have you forgotten? "
Anna looked at Ma Wen with a pained expression, "Today is your birthday."
Ma Wen suddenly understood.
August 14th, the last day of the Pisces Constellation.
Tonight, the Pisces Constellation would dominate Fernand's most central Star Palace.
Ma Wen was touched, in the entire White River Valley, only Anna and Vigny remembered his birthday.
There was no need to say much about Vigny. Anna, the woman who had been silently supporting him in the White River Valley, made Ma Wen extremely grateful.
This housekeeper did everything she could, and even sacrificed her own strength to help Ma Wen manage his territory.
She did a good job.
"Thank you." Ma Wen said sincerely.
A beautiful cake was served.
"Jane made this personally." Anna said softly.
Jane smiled, "There's nothing much to do in the castle anyway."
Ma Wen nodded his head, expressing his gratitude.
Fernand's birthday was an extremely important day.
Because on this day, the Fate Palace would respond to your prayers, although these prayers might not have much of an effect, but if you were lucky, you could still receive blessings from your own constellation.
"Pray." Constantine laughed, "With your luck, you might really get something."
Ma Wen lowered his head, and according to Fernand's custom, he silently prayed.
His wish was simple, he hoped that the people around him would be happy and safe.
"Alright, just like the previous years, the Pisces Constellation did not respond to me …."
Half a minute later, Ma Wen laughed bitterly.
Everyone laughed out loud.
That was actually the normal situation. Only a few people could receive the response from the constellation.
Who knew that at this time, a bright radiance suddenly lit up the hall!
….
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