Chapter 143: The Pure Puppet, The Corrupt Nun (10.4k, 12/76)
"In summary, this time our initial goal was achieved, and we can now provide a satisfactory answer to the Church of the Knowledge God.
Next, the real focus needs to be put on the Undead; they are the ones who will expand the domain of the Knowledge God in the future."
Kael said this, with Old White nodding beside him. He was aware of some of Kael's plans, especially now seeing so many Undead entering the Duchy, which affirmed the correctness of Kael's previous decisions.
Such a large number of Undead, if not warned and strategically planned for by the Earth Mother Goddess Church in advance, including securing related exchanges of interest, would definitely have brought a huge impact to Lancaster Duchy.
Yes, often just a large influx of people is enough to cause substantial destruction, not to mention the significant influence that the arrival of these guests from Shangtiya Divine Country will have on the Shenhua Continent.
'A clash of thoughts?' Old White thought to himself.
Compared to a regular war, the clash in the realm of ideas, though seemingly uneventful, is filled with smoke and never stops—indeed, it could be said to be even more brutal and never-ending until one side is exterminated.
He wouldn't inquire why Kael knew that a significantly larger number of the Undead would arrive soon. He would just choose to follow Kael's orders.
If things ever became unmanageable, he would just take the young master and flee, just as he initially brought him to the border.
Fortunately, the young master had indeed grown up now; even without him to cover for him, he felt the young master could survive on his own strength.
"By the way, tell Hassaka that the Lord Mansion's stock of 'Body Magic Potions,' 'Agility Potions,' and 'Elevation Potions' can be moved in small quantities to the shops in the Dungeon."
Old White nodded again; he also knew about the Magic Potions Kael had prepared earlier, many of which were intended for the Undead.
The prices of these potions will be significantly lower than those exclusive shops in the Royal Capital, with the aim to rejuvenate Chaoming Town in the Twisted Jungle quickly.
In fact, in recent times, many Chambers of Commerce from other regions, having heard of the remarkable effects of Kael's Magic Potions, have been coming from afar to Lancaster, hoping to become the local agents for 'Body Magic Potion,' 'Agility Potion,' and 'Elevation Potion.'
However, Kael had been cautious and hadn't distributed these potions earlier because he was unsure if any complications would arise without the players' arrival.
He was well aware that if the players arrived later and he couldn't obtain enough resources through cheaper missions from the players, a considerable part of these materials would be used as a long-term supply to strengthen the Rangers.
As the Dungeon developed, the strength of the Rangers was clearly falling behind the growth pace of the Dungeon.
They weren't players; they needed more time to build their foundation.
But now, Kael had prepared that foundation for them!
As for acquiring the recipes and manufacturing techniques for the Magic Potions, Kael thought these people were indeed wishful thinkers.
Some of the potions originated from the Dungeon under Kael's control. As the overseer and conqueror of the Twisted Jungle, it was nearly impossible for ordinary people to enter the Dungeon without Kael's permission.
Meanwhile, the Dungeon was becoming busier.
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[Location: Twisted Jungle Dungeon - Chaoming Town]
This is a new town occupying an area comparable to Titan Town; previously, some refugees had been housed here under Kael's arrangement in this town base rewarded by the will of the world.
"Wow, is this the legendary Chaoming Town?"
Dragging a huge cargo trolley, a young merchant looked around.
It was his first time directly entering a town established in a Dungeon. In recent years, as the Bell Federation focused on stability, not many Border Lords had completely conquered a Dungeon; most hadn't even fully cleared the first one.
For someone like Lancaster who had half completed the second Dungeon raid, it was indeed rare, let alone directly obtaining a town base from a Dungeon reward.
The young merchant, named Lawrence, had come from the Royal Capital of Lancaster, wanting to see if he could procure some emerging potions in Chaoming Town.
But as a merchant, he obviously wasn't quite up to the mark in some areas.
He had even hurried over via the Teleportation Array before fully investigating which area these Magic Potions were mainly sold in.
Though the costs associated with teleportation had dramatically decreased with its widespread adoption compared to earlier years.
Yet, traveling from the Royal Capital to the border still wasn't a small sum; if he couldn't earn enough profit here, this trip might leave him bankrupt right on the spot.
If it came to that point, Lawrence would have to consider whether to sell himself cheaply to a wealthy matron as a slave to survive.
"Excuse me, sir, what are you looking for?"
Just as Lawrence was wandering confusedly down the street, a crisp voice rang out. He turned around, lifted his head, and responded in the direction of the voice: