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Chapter 59 Annual Summary
A few days later, Captain Danny brought back two elm trees from Blackwood.

One type is the common elm tree, and the other is the blackwood elm tree.

There are relatively few types of elm trees, and the evolution difficulty of the thorny elm sprite is higher than that of Fran.

However, compared to Fran, the thorny elm spirit insect in its fat pupal stage was more composed, seemingly confident in its own evolution.

In late December, Shashi Town was greeted by a winter snowfall.

The Elf Kingdom is not as frigid as the Ice and Snow Empire, but it is still very cold.

There are far fewer workers in the town.

Residents spend more time at home warming themselves by the fire.

Xuefu successfully advanced to the rank of Level 2 Apprentice Wizard.

Logically, becoming a level 2 apprentice wizard should allow one to learn level 1 witchcraft.

However, the wizard's handbook contained very few models of witchcraft, so she had to study them on her own.

Liz led the knights back, bringing back 400 pieces of magic ore, including 10 pieces of magic ore essence.

"My lord, the magic ore in the mine has been completely mined out; there should be nothing left."

Liz reported the facts truthfully.

"Well, thank you for your hard work. Now, take these Demon Flame Stones and distribute them."

There are many Demon Flame Stones in the warehouse.

Loren left the Demon Flame Stone to enhance his own and his subordinates' strength.

Thanks to the Demon Flame Stone, Liz was able to quickly advance to the rank of high-level knight.

Thanks to the Magic Flame Stone, Xuefu was able to quickly become a Level 2 Apprentice Wizard.

Recently, Loren discovered that the dragon egg in the ring could also absorb the magic power of the Demon Flame Stone.

"Why would the eggs laid by the Frost Dragon be interested in Demon Flame Stone?"

Loren recalled the battle between the Flame Dragon and the Frost Lord, and his mind filled in many possibilities.

Those two giant dragons might be having an affair!
After much consideration, Loren decided not to let the dragon egg absorb the magic flame stone.

The magic of the Magic Flame Stone may accelerate the hatching process of dragon eggs.

Once hatched, the contract will be much more difficult to execute.

Loren wanted to sign a contract before it hatched.

On the last day of December, Loren held a celebration in Sandstone.

Celebrations to welcome the New Year.

This year has been a bumper year.

Loren gave a brief annual summary.

Regarding farmland.

Many new plant varieties have been cultivated.

In addition to common crops, potatoes were also grown, and watermelons and sugarcane were planted in the fields.

There are also three other magical plants: Black Rose, Demon Flame Grass, and Mutant Asters.

For a small territory, Sandstone Town already boasts a fairly diverse range of crops.

Regarding the spirits.

A total of fourteen fairy insects were harvested.

Rye, barley, prickly elm, rose, cabbage, sage, peas, carrots, potatoes, blueberries, mulberry, cucumber, wheat, lemon.

Among them, the Rose Fairy Bug evolves into a Little Fairy.

The thorny elm nymph enters its pupal stage.

On the Cavaliers' side

Leaving aside the twenty apprentice knights Loris sent to assist Sandstone Town.

Liz has been promoted to High Knight.

The Queen sent Danny, a mid-ranking knight.

There are also twenty-six novice knights.

Moreover, each knight was accompanied by a centaur.

In terms of individual ability.

Xuefu was promoted to Level 2 Apprentice Wizard and then to Intermediate Knight.

Loren, on the other hand, is a first-level apprentice wizard and a mid-level knight.

The contract includes Millie and Lilia, and there's also a dragon egg waiting to be contracted in the ring.

From the end of June to the end of the year, it's only about half a year.

Loren, however, gained so much.

Thanks to the daily and monthly intelligence!

Tomorrow is a new month and a new year.

Will there be more valuable annual intelligence?
The anticipation in my heart clearly makes this New Year celebration particularly long.

The knights sat around the fire, drinking and eating meat, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

The centaurs also joined the celebration. They had never imagined that as prisoners, they would be able to enjoy a feast alongside the knights.

The remaining centaurs in the dungeon have also been released.

Anyone who has lived in Shashi Town for a period of time will inevitably develop a sense of belonging.

At first, the residents were afraid of the centaurs.

But gradually, they discovered that orcs and humans were not much different.

At least the centaur's beliefs are not much different from those of humans.

Lilia freeloads everywhere she goes.

Because she was Loren's personal mount, everyone respected her greatly.

Millie habitually sat on Lilia's shoulder.

I don't know when it started, but their relationship became exceptionally good.

Fran continued to wail and wail.

It really loves to sing.

With the firelight reflecting on her face, Xuefu said with emotion, "I never thought I could be so happy."

Loren smiled slightly, "You'll be even happier in the future."

"Loren, I can't help but want to brag to my sister all the time. Is that a bad thing?"

Xuefu and Ailan have been competing with each other since they were little.

Some time ago, she felt that she only needed to live comfortably and didn't need to care about other people's opinions.

But when life really started to get better, she couldn't help but want Alan to know.

"That's normal. It's not just your sister; everyone will be able to see her on the wedding day."

Xuefu's emotions gradually became excited.

It doesn't matter to anyone else.

She just wanted to annoy Alan.

“Once the thorny elm spirit insect has successfully evolved, let’s go and send out the invitations,” Loren said.

"Wouldn't that mean we'd be leaving next month? Wouldn't that be a bit too early?"

"It's not too early, January is just right."

The main reason is that the monthly intelligence reports provide various information, which keeps Loren very busy.

Similar situations may occur every month in the future.

The invitations should be sent out as early as possible, to avoid running out of time later.

"Let's take a trip to the royal city and see if we can recruit an apothecary and a blacksmith."

Two days ago, Loren took magic ore to Haikou City.

While repaying the money, he also asked the blacksmith in town to help him forge weapons.

That's the arrogant boss who claimed he could forge magic ore.

He never expected that Loren would actually bring a magic ore.

They were dumbfounded on the spot.

He was just saying it casually, why did you take it seriously?
Therefore, Loren will have to go to the royal city sooner or later.

The blacksmiths in the royal city were even more outstanding.

On the way to the capital, they visited both families and extended wedding invitations.

Xuefu nodded. "That's right. It's difficult for farmland to breed fairy insects in winter, which is perfect for going out."

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, the food festival was about to come to an end.

Loren took out a red envelope and handed it to Xuefu.

Xuefu took it, looking curious. "What's this?"

"Happy New Year red envelope, wishing you a happy new year."

"A red envelope? Should I open it?" Xuefu examined it repeatedly, like a curious child.

"Yes."

I opened the red envelope and found a note inside.

This voucher can be exchanged for 520 gold coins – Loren.

Xuefu looked at Loren in confusion, "What do you mean?"

"It means exactly what it says; you can use it to exchange for money with me."

"Isn't my money your money too?" Xuefu still didn't understand.

"That's different."

Loren explained.

"The gold coins you spent before were all for the construction of the town."

But these 520 gold coins are like your personal stash, which you can use as you please.

Xuefu smiled and said, "You always know how to make me happy."

(End of this chapter)