Mage Lord: The Tech Tree is Skewed by Me

What I said is real!

I saw that with my own eyes, and the scars on my back are proof of it!

In the lord's castle, Giorny was vividly describing what he saw and heard in the sunken wood forest.

In front of Giorni, including Viscount Leon Jimena of Antolia, Aaron, Todd, Fast and other big guys in the territory were also listening to his description.

The monster is so long and so big...

As Giorgi spoke, he gestured in the air with his hands.

Snapped!

Bah bang bang!

He smashed my bagpipe to pieces in one fell swoop!

Even though several days have passed, there is still obvious panic and fear in Qiaoerni's eyes, as if he has not yet recovered from the shadow of that day.

You're wrong.

When Qiaoerni finally finished recounting the experience of that day, Aaron only spoke briefly.

No! It's impossible! That's true, you have to believe me!

Giorgi's eyes widened and he objected fiercely.

Lord Viscount, I suggest giving him a residence in the Thorn Territory City so that the bard can rest in peace. Aaron looked at his young lord.

I'm not sick, the wound on my back...

Todd, do as Butler Aaron said and find a better place to live. Leon ignored Giorgi's argument and just said to himself.

I understand.

After that, he ordered the guards around him to escort Qiao Erni out.

What do you think about this matter?

After Qiaoerni left, Leon asked.

Although what he said sounds a bit incredible, it actually doesn't seem to be false.

After pondering for a moment, Aaron finally said: However, this matter must not be publicized. The people of Antolia are not afraid, but Shenmulin is too close to Antolia. Those refugees who have just been caught here may Being afraid will inevitably affect the current progress of the project and... the Viscount's land reclamation plan.

To be honest, even Aaron, who is a butler, really can't understand what his lord is doing right now, and he can't figure out what factual basis the so-called land reclamation plan has.

But Leon was full of confidence in his land reclamation plan, and even boasted about Haikou, which could solve Antolia's food problem, which made Aaron a little unsure for a while.

In addition, there was a precedent of moon velvet before, so even if it was something as outrageous as sprinkling moon mushroom powder on the ground, Aaron followed it to the letter and did not dare to slack off at all.

Todd is going to send militiamen to keep an eye on the bard named Giorny and not allow him to talk nonsense.

After listening to Aaron’s insights, Leon specifically added:

In addition, send a few agile soldiers to the Sunken Wood Forest to take a look with your own eyes. If what Qiaoerni said is true, the movement speed of those tree-shaped monsters is not expected to be too fast. Maybe they can lead us Some more accurate news.

I may know something about the monsters Qiao Erni encountered.

Finally, Priest Lapluk, who had never spoken before, spoke, and Aaron and others on the side also left with great interest.

oh?

Those monsters may be the legendary tree men.

Treant?

yes.

Fast nodded seriously, and then looked at the lord with confused eyes: The books that the Viscount allowed me to read earlier contain descriptions of the tree people.

Yeah?

Leon scratched his head slightly embarrassed.

Most of his previous reading focused on the field of ancient magic. Although he knew that there were some history books about Asgard stored in the ancient archives, if he read each one carefully, there would not be enough time after all.

Seeing this situation, Fast was unwilling to give in, so he immediately told everything he knew:

The history of Asgard contains records about tree people. Some say they are the masters of the mountains and forests, while others say they are the guardians of the God of Nature.

In short, Lord Viscount, you can relax. If the monsters in the Sunken Wood Forest are indeed the tree men in the records, then there is a high probability that they will not leave that land and will not pose a threat to Antolia.

However... in the books you provided me, Lord Viscount, there is another possibility mentioned.

What is it?

Wherever there are tree-man guards, there are usually treasures of the God of Nature, and there seems to be a similar reference in the songs of the Lapluk people.

Hearing this, Leon was happy at first, but then calmed down.

Regardless of whether there are treasures or not, Antolia’s current development direction is the southwest highlands.

The thorn collar old house renovation plan, the southwest highland practical control plan, and the black land improvement plan.

I already had a full schedule of tasks for Antolia, and I bit off more than I could chew. I really didn’t have the time or energy to deal with the tree people in the sunken forest.

Since Fast said that those guys usually don't leave their territory, then just leave them there for now.

At this moment, the development of the southwest highlands is the top priority. Just keep an eye on the Sunken Wood Forest. As long as the tree guards don't actively harass Antolia, don't provoke those guys.

Leon set the tone without hesitation.

If you give up, you will gain. If you focus on everything in the initial stage, I am afraid that the final result may not be good.

Anyway, if there is a treasure, it cannot escape. It will eventually be held by the Antorians, so there is no need to be too impatient.

Your Majesty the Viscount is right!

Fast replied quite approvingly.

Just like the reason why Leon directly incorporated Fast into the core layer of Antolia was because of Fast's unique identity in the hearts of the Lapruk people.

Fast's previous words were not a test for Leon.

After all, the Lapluk people are not the natives of the Thorn Territory. Only by understanding the temperament of their lord can they determine how much of Leon's previous promises are true and how false.

Obviously, Fast is very satisfied with Leon's decision this time.

At least in Fast's eyes, this young lord could really lead the Lapruk people back to their homeland!

After discussing the threat of tree people, Leon asked curiously:

What do you think of Collins? The new mage who came to Antolia.

The magic that Fast had previously performed in front of Collins was certainly not an accident.

As the only mage in the land of Antolia besides Leon who was involved in ancient magic, Fast certainly needed to investigate the newly arrived mage according to Leon's request.

This person wants to study magic. I think his purpose in coming to Antolia is probably as he mentioned before. He is attracted by the Lord's unique magic.

However... my previous testing of him only stayed on the surface. It will take time to observe whether we should let him come into contact with ancient magic.