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Chapter 61 The Dragon Daughter's Supreme Instructions

The high elf Diamond readily agreed to Raine's request.

He still had the poison of corpse transformation in his body, so he could only obediently cooperate and had no right to discuss other conditions.

Next, once a large number of lizardmen arrive at Salt Island, they will begin assembling a smuggling fleet, which Diamond will then lead to the Gem Islands to make money.

The reptilian people are generally adept swimmers, and to cope with their annual rainy season migrations, they all have extensive experience in boating. As for where their boats come from…

We need to think of other methods, since not just any small boat can sail the open seas.

Let Diamond continue managing the Salt Island Market, while Raine, along with Dia, Ellina, and Bersalia, left Blood Castle and arrived at the city's port.

The previous escort fleet has been taken back by the old Marquis Fahel.

Currently, the trading fleet of Darian Fahre, Raine's patriarch who has a relatively good relationship with Raine, is in charge of the garrison duties in Iron Harbor.

"The rainy season on the rainforest peninsula isn't completely over yet, is it?" Darion asked, puzzled. "The lizardmen are currently hiding deep in the mountains to avoid the floods. Do you really want to sail your fleet into the mountains to trade with them? You can't exactly sail on dry land, that's wishful thinking."

“I don’t plan to go to the coastal towns of the peninsula.” Raine took out a rough nautical map and pointed at it, saying, “Go around the southern coastline of Changshui Province, enter from Pearl Bay, follow the main channel of the Red River, and finally stop at the Twin Lakes of Longyuan City.”

“This is a seagoing vessel,” Daryl said, shaking his head. “It has a pointed hull and a deep draft; it would run aground if it sailed into the river.”

“No,” Raine said firmly. “The rainy season isn’t over yet. Although the Red River isn’t as completely flooded as the Mad River, the water level will still rise considerably. I’ve rented some boats from the Nightshade Legion, and we’re also requisitioning all the fishing boats from Salt Island. If you’re worried, once you arrive at Pearl Bay, start by entering the bay with the shallowest boats to check the water depth and see if it’s safe.”

"Raine." Upon hearing that so many ships were coming, Dillian was immediately shocked. "What are you going to do with so many ships going to Longyuan City?"

“I have something very important to do,” Ryan said seriously.

Daryl paused for a moment. Since Ryan didn't want to say more, he wasn't so tactless as to ask, "What important thing is it?"

Anyway, the old marquis has already given the order, so we just have to do it.

Soon, the vanguard of the family fleet set sail south from Iron Harbor City.

The remaining main fleet will remain on Salt Island for the time being, and will be escorted over once the requisitioned fishing boats and legion chartered ships arrive.

Starting from the southern part of the River Reef Province's Fertile Lands and heading south along the coastline, one will pass through the waters between the Serpent Mountains and the Emerald Isles. The former is the territory of wild elves and savage tribes, while the latter is occupied by the High Elf kingdom, which prohibits any foreign ships from entering its ports.

Continuing onward, they arrived at Li Island in Changshui Province, where the fleet made a brief resupply before heading south to Pearl Bay.

The lead ship stopped here to wait for the rest of the ships to arrive.

Raine led his team directly off the ship, preparing to head to Dragonpeak City first to assess the situation on the front lines.

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The rainy season on the peninsula is coming to an end, and the water level at the foot of the mountain is dropping every day.

General Vinales Diego, the lord of Dragonpeak City, is arranging for the city's hydrologists to estimate when the rainy season will completely end, so that he can make plans to evacuate Dragonpeak City.

Of course, no one in the entire rainforest peninsula knows yet that the White Walkers are an "enemy of civilization" that requires the entire world to unite in order to defeat them.

General Diego, relying solely on his military experience, judged that the monsters were numerous and possessed the strange ability to climb cliffs and city walls, rendering Dragonpeak City's advantageous terrain completely ineffective, thus offering almost no hope of victory. Considering their potential return after the rainy season, it was now necessary to plan an escape route to ensure their survival.

The White Walkers were attacking from the gentle southern slope, so the military nobles had no choice but to retreat north. After passing through many deep mountains, they would reach the plains in the north of the peninsula, which was the territory of Dragon Plains.

This route is mainly mountainous, making it extremely difficult for the lizardmen to traverse and climb. If they wait until the monsters conquer Dragonpeak City and then pursue them relentlessly along the mountain path, the situation will become extremely dangerous given the monsters' abnormal mobility and off-road capabilities.

Therefore, to survive, they had to retreat in advance. At the same time, someone had to stay in Dragon Peak City to continue commanding the soldiers and civilians against the monsters—the so-called rearguard and scapegoats.

Choosing a scapegoat requires skill. It's not difficult for commoners and soldiers to conceal their intentions and deceive, but once the military nobles realize that the city lord intends to flee, almost none of them will be willing to live and die with the people and soldiers of Dragonpeak City.

After living together for so many years, how could we not know each other's true nature?
General Diego decided to take advantage of the "Daughter of the Dragon".

He interrogated many refugees from Dragon Valley City and confirmed that the Dragon Daughter had not followed him to Dragon Peak City.

In other words, the lizardman refugees from Dragon Valley City are worshipping a religious idol who is not here, or even whose existence is unknown.

Diego had no interest in shamanistic culture. His family's long-standing military tradition had made him accustomed to using any means to achieve his goals. If the Dragon Maiden didn't exist, he would use her name; if she did exist, when she actually came, he could claim that he was "borrowing her name to boost the morale of the army and the people."

If the Dragon Maiden wants to rule Dragonpeak City, then accepting his loyalty and support is practically her only option.

General Diego left his study and went into the castle hall. Looking at the assembled military nobles, he announced:
"Just now, I received a message from the daughter of the true dragon."

The military nobles exchanged bewildered glances: The Dragon Princess had written a letter to the city lord?
"The Dragon Maiden has issued her supreme command: Dragon Peak City's defenses must be held at all costs until her return. I will lead a contingent north to Dragon Plain City to request reinforcements," General Diego declared, waving his arm with a resounding voice. "We will return with reinforcements and supplies. In the meantime, you must hold Dragon Peak City until the Dragon Maiden's return!"

The nobles in the hall remained silent, pondering the matter with a mixture of belief and doubt.

Dragonpeak City is nestled deep in the mountains. It was originally built as a fortress by the ancestral Elven Empire to establish military control over the surrounding areas. Although it cannot be self-sufficient in terms of resources, many lizardmen come to Dragonpeak City every rainy season to escape the floods, so a large amount of food and goods can be obtained through the city's entry tax.

However, the sudden appearance of those terrifying monsters has drastically reduced the number of refugees seeking refuge in Dragon Peak City this year, leading to a shortage of supplies. To continue holding out, seeking aid from Dragon Plain City is the only option.

Well, the reasons for leaving the city to seek help are indeed very valid, but is it necessary for you, Lord City Lord, to personally take action?

"Can we see the message from the Dragon Maiden?" a military nobleman asked.

Diego unfolded the letter in his hand and showed it to everyone in the hall.

All the nobles stared intently at the letter.

The above message indeed instructed Longfeng City to continue its defense and to send the letter to Longyuan City to request reinforcements.

The problem is... no one has ever seen the Dragon Girl's handwriting! Who knows who actually wrote this letter!
“The wisdom of the Dragon Daughter is not something we mortals can rashly question,” a nobleman suddenly said. “Although I would like to continue to defend Dragon Peak City, in order to carry out the sacred decree of the Dragon Daughter, I am willing to follow the lord to Dragon Plain City for help.”

“Very good,” General Diego said with satisfaction. “Then you may come with me.”

No sooner had he finished speaking than several particularly quick-witted nobles in the hall eagerly echoed his words:

"We are also willing to obey the will of the Dragon's Daughter and follow the City Lord north to seek aid!"

(End of this chapter)