Chapter 287 Breaking News
The news of the capture of "Black Wind Territory" spread throughout all human territories in a very short time like wings, causing an uproar.
With the Glorious Kingdom now developing at its peak, no one would have thought that someone would actually dare to stroke the tiger's whiskers of the Glorious City and capture a territory!
With the active activities of various intelligence dealers, detailed intelligence was quickly passed to various major forces.
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Just a few hours later, a detailed intelligence report was delivered to Dracula XIX, Emperor of the Theed Empire.
After seeing this information, the old vampire could hardly believe his eyes.
"The Black Wind Territory was captured? How... is this possible!"
Dracula XIX looked at the information in his hand, as if he had seen something out of this world, and asked in shock: "Has the news been confirmed?"
Even if he had heard that Oma was suddenly divided into internal strife, he didn't think he would be as shocked as he was now.
Because, Omar split that is possible.
But his reason told him that the information in this intelligence was impossible to happen!
"Yes, sire."
The intelligence officer solemnly took out several parchment scrolls, which contained several other versions of the intelligence.
He said: "In the past half hour, our intelligence department has received intelligence from eight different sources. The contents are similar. The basically confirmed contents are what you see in your hand. The intelligence from our intelligence department's [Nightingale] organization, Omar's [Blackwater Platform] organization, as well as intelligence dealers of all sizes and the wasteland hunters' union have all confirmed this news..."
Hearing this, Dracula XIX looked through the information carefully with a serious expression.
After a while, he finally believed that the information was correct.
Someone actually captured a large territory of the "Glorious Kingdom"?
But...how is this possible?
Although this is also what he really wants to do.
Now that the "Glorious City" has been established, a large number of scavengers and civilians have been attracted to Sid. The old nobles have long been jealous, but they can do nothing about it.
After all, Glory City is the only dominant city west of the Alcoron Mountains.
Their two great empires, Theed and Omar, are out of reach, so who can cause trouble for them?
But the fact is, not only did someone cause trouble, but also made Glory City pay a heavy price.
The intelligence officer reported: "Our intelligence department has previously discovered from clues that the auction in the Black Wind Territory should be a trap designed by the Glorious City. It should be aimed at the wanted [White Wolf] Bazel and the remnants of the barbarians... Various signs indicate that on the day of the auction, the Glorious City should have ambushed a large number of experts in the territory..."
“…”
Dracula XIX became more and more shocked as he listened to the news summarized by the intelligence officer.
With such a strong lineup, even if Sid were to attack the city, they would definitely not get any good results. Regardless of the outcome, the final result would definitely be a lose-lose situation for both sides.
Because if you want to capture a mechanical city that is defended by top-level warriors, you can only rely on a mechanical city with at least the same or even stronger firepower to break through the city first, and then enter the city for hand-to-hand combat...
But the description in the intelligence was: [Thousands of flying dragons descended from the sky, and the Black Dragon City side paid a slight price and won a crushing victory.]
These few simple words made Dracula XIX completely confused.
He is the great Emperor of Sid. What big scenes has he not seen?
But the scene in the intelligence is simply unheard of!
Flying dragon on the face?
What is this tactic?
Are there still flying dragons in this world?
If the barbarians had this ability, why didn't we see any of it during the initial resource plundering war?
Of course, what concerned him more were the top intelligence experts who were killed in action.
Dracula XIX looked at the information, his hands tangled in shock, and asked, "The Black Witch Dia Vanilla of the Ten Legends was killed, and the Frost Moon Swordsman Carlo Gracie also died in battle?"
These two are from Sid. Although they do not work for the royal family, they have a close relationship with each other.
For masters of this legendary level, three or five strong men of the same level may not be able to kill them, and they can escape calmly even when surrounded by tens of thousands of troops. Can they die just like that?
How strong are those barbarians?
The intelligence officer responded, "Yes, Your Majesty. According to the intelligence, Witch Deia died at the hands of White Wolf Bazel and some barbarians. The one who fought against Carlo was the Sword of Justice Guy Villiers. There is intelligence that Master Kavo also showed up..."
The first-hand information that has been brought back now is not detailed enough, so people only know the result but not the process.
Dracula XIX did not ask any further questions.
Then, he became confused again about the [Black Dragon City] that was specially marked in the intelligence.
Those attacking the city were not just barbarians, but an organization?
Dracula XIX asked: "Is this 'Black Dragon City' the city of Omar? Why don't I remember there being such a territory..."
"No, sir. As far as I know, Omar has no such city either."
At this time, the intelligence officer took out another piece of intelligence and said, "We just got the latest intelligence from the 'Black Gold Chamber of Commerce', but it has not been confirmed. According to the intelligence, the ' Black Dragon City' should be west of the Alcolon Mountains, in a place called the 'Karatwa Basin'..."
“It’s actually there!”
After listening to the report, Dracula XIX's thoughts became very complicated, his eyes flickering non-stop: "In addition to the 'Wind Pass' leading to the City of Glory, there is actually another pass across the Alcoron Mountains? And it's also in our Theed territory? And...you mean, in that basin, a large territory that can resist the tide of zombies and beasts has been built?"
Intelligence officer: "Yes, Your Majesty. According to the existing intelligence, the city lord is a young man named 'Ryan Hermes'. He used to be a subordinate of Princess Omar. Therefore, our intelligence department analyzed that this Black Dragon City is very likely the territory of Ymir Spurgeon. As for that Ryan, the earliest information we can find about him is the black market wanted order issued by Prince William in Omar."
"William has issued a wanted warrant for that Ryan?"
"Yes."
“…”
After gathering some information, the whole story gradually became clear.
A "Black Dragon City" suddenly appeared and launched a surprise attack on a territory of the Glorious City.
Intelligence Officer: "Your Majesty, I think there is something more troublesome now."
Dracula XIX looked stern: "Huh???"
At this time, the intelligence officer said: "The Black Gold Chamber of Commerce is spreading this information through its various channels. If nothing unexpected happens, before sunrise tomorrow morning, not only our empire, but also all human territories in the Omar Empire and Glory City should know the location of the 'Black Dragon City'..."
"What?!"
Upon hearing this, Dracula XIX's face changed drastically!
Although he was shocked by the information he heard before, it was after all "someone else's story."
It was none of his business, and he was happy to see Glorious City getting beaten.
At this moment, what the intelligence officer had just reported was like a cigarette holder that burned his fingers, giving him a sudden startle.
As the emperor, how could he not understand the potential impact of this information?
The purpose of the "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce" spreading this information is obvious, which is naturally to attract refugees and scavengers!
Here comes another poacher!
The Glorious City is already such a headache, and now there’s a “Black Dragon City”?
From this point, he was certain that the intelligence content was 80% true.
Dracula XIX was a little angry. Why wasn't this pass discovered by Sid?
Originally, if a new pass through the Alcoron Mountains was discovered, even if someone wanted to build a mechanical city there, his Theed Empire would nip the opponent in the bud. Whether it was controlling the city's resources or directly sending troops to attack...
Such an important strategic location can only be controlled by the Theed royal family.
But now...it can't be killed anymore?
Because that “Black Dragon City” has already been built?
How do those guys do it?
Barbarians + Princess Omar + Black Gold Chamber of Commerce...
It was like a huge mountain pressing down on his head, and Dracula XIX instantly realized that something was wrong.
"Call the ministers immediately!"
If this matter is not handled properly, it may even directly shake the foundation of Sid!
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Almost at the same time.
Uzenbar, the capital of Oma.
Emperor Spurgeon XV is critically ill and bedridden, and Crown Prince Quentin has died unexpectedly. Now the Omar court is arguing endlessly over the heir to the throne.
The old aristocratic group is no longer a monolithic entity, but has split into three interest groups headed by the second prince, the fourth prince, and the eighth prince, three princes who have the opportunity to ascend the throne.
But the old emperor was not dead, and the famous empress temporarily took charge of some of the government affairs.
The first-hand information from [Blackwater Station] was also delivered to Queen Tess Lopez.
In the Queen's meeting room, several patriarchs of old families, led by the Lopez family behind the Queen, gathered together.
Seeing the information in their hands, these veteran nobles all took a deep breath.
The setback suffered by Glorious City is a minor matter.
They were more concerned about the news about the eldest princess.
After all, the throne is still undecided, and there are already some voices in the court that want to recall the eldest princess, who is both talented and virtuous, to take charge of the power.
"What! That bitch actually established a new territory, west of the Alcoron Mountains?"
"This is terrible..."
"I don't know where she got the luck to find such a narrow pass. Now that the Black Tide has erupted, with so many innate advantages, that 'Black Dragon City' will probably soon become the second 'Glorious Kingdom'..."
"After hearing this news, I'm afraid the reformists in the court will revive again. If they don't think of a solution, then 'Black Dragon City' will definitely become a big problem ."
“…”
Upon hearing the news, the faces of the old nobles turned ugly.
It was they who pushed Ymir out of Omar's high-level political circle.
I didn't expect that Ymir, who had disappeared for half a year, would suddenly appear and cause such a big commotion.
Now seeing their former “abandoned children” grow up, how do they feel?
Moreover, they also saw the significance behind this information.
The emergence of this "Black Dragon City" will inevitably intensify the population loss within the Omar Empire.
As a result of the population loss, the old nobles were the ones who suffered the most.
On weekdays, it seems that civilians are a group of untouchables and their lives are worthless.
But once the population in the territory is lost in large numbers, there will be no one to farm and work, no cheap craftsmen... and no one to exploit and impose high taxes on.
Without the untouchables and low-level scavengers in the territory, on what basis are they nobles? Are they more noble than anyone else?
In the past, common people had nowhere to go because all nobles in the world were the same.
But now there is a "Glorious City" where you can make a fortune, and now there is another "Black Dragon City"?
This is to cut off their roots directly.
Just when the duke and marquis were worried, someone made another suggestion.
"Everyone, I think this is good news for us. Since it is a territory established by Ymir , it is naturally also the territory of our Omar! In the royal family, when the time comes, we can find an excuse to transfer Ymir back and send a member of the royal family to take charge. Then, won't Black Dragon City be in our pocket?"
As soon as these words were spoken, it was as if the door to a new world had been opened.
The eyes of the old nobles were filled with greedy green light like that of wolves.
"Oh, that's right! Ymir is a member of the royal family after all. Isn't her territory our Omar's territory? This 'Black Dragon City' is not a threat to us, but great news! If we hold it in our hands, won't we also control the endless resources west of the Alcoron Mountains?"
"But the Lord of Black Dragon City is not Ymir at all. It is said to be a guy named 'Ryan Hermes'?"
"Oh~ How is it possible! Ymir has noble royal blood flowing in her body. If she is not the lord, who else could she be? Even if she is willing to agree, will the people agree? I have read the intelligence. The man named Ryan is just a nobody. He has no foundation at all. He is probably a puppet put forward as a shield. Don't pay attention to him..."
"However, if we want to seize Black Dragon City, the most important thing is to transfer Ymir back to the Imperial Capital first."
"We have plotted against her so many times before, and now she has been enfeoffed as a king and has established a new territory. She will definitely not risk her life and return to the imperial capital. It will not be easy to transfer her back."
“…”
Just when everyone felt that the topic had reached a dead end and they were at a loss, the beautiful Queen suddenly thought of something and spoke confidently, "It's not that there is no solution..."
After a moment, after hearing what the queen said, the faces of the conspirators suddenly brightened.
They have even begun to discuss the distribution of profits after taking over "Black Dragon City".
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Almost at the same time when the Queen received the intelligence, in the secret prison of the Omar Palace, a squinty-eyed guy was reading a piece of intelligence that had just been delivered out of boredom.
Although he was imprisoned, this guy looked very relaxed.
When he read the entire intelligence, his expression became very interesting.
After a while, Squinting Eyes muttered to himself, "Tsk tsk... this is getting interesting. I was wondering why that fellow named Ryan got my Joker card. It turns out he is the most uncertain card."
Putting down the information, he tapped his fingers on the wooden table, making a rhythmic sound of "tap, tap, tap".
He seemed to be thinking deeply about something.
Suddenly, a sarcastic smile appeared on Metternich's lips, and he muttered to himself, "Tsk tsk, the Queen is probably planning to take over Black Dragon City right now. Hehe, if we don't transfer Ymir back to the imperial capital, those guys' plans will never work. Let me think about it, what reason can I have to transfer her back..."
After a while, he seemed to have figured something out, and revealed a dull expression, "However, the eldest princess's return seems to be just in time to witness the last big show before Oma's collapse."
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The royal families of the two empires were the first to obtain the intelligence.
And not long after, in Sid, Omar, Glory City... almost all human territories, intelligence dealers, chambers of commerce, taverns, wasteland hunters, unions... and even underground gangs, all obtained detailed intelligence.
Everyone knew about the war in the "Black Wind Territory" and also knew about the existence of the "Black Dragon City".
"What! The hunting tax rate in Black Dragon City is only about 10%? Even in the most resource-poor territories, the hunting tax rate is 50%, and the major cities in the Glorious Kingdom are 80% or 90%. How is this 10% possible?"
"Children of permanent residents also enjoy free education, affordable medical care, and basic magic potions? Aren't those rights only enjoyed by noble lords..."
"No nobles? Everyone has the opportunity to run for 'official'?"
"Also, the Black Mist Detoxifying Potion that was said to be able to cure the poisonous fog is also a specialty of Black Dragon City, and the price is very cheap..."
“It can’t be fake, right?”
"Whether it's fake or not, it's all on the map. You can go and take a look and find out, right?"
“…”
Because Canossa was well prepared, relying on the business network and intelligence system of the "Black Gold Chamber of Commerce" throughout major human territories, the various welfare policies of "Black Dragon City" quickly spread.
Overnight, it became a household name.
This is the real "blockbuster"!
