It doesn't matter what the lord is.

Reed looked at Amo, and Amo stuck out her tongue at him.

Although Liushi was still very tired, it was not as exaggerated as he said. Under the forced rest arranged by Heyue, although Liushi looked weak, he was actually still a long way from sudden death.

But no matter how you look at it, this kind of life is still very unhealthy. For example, Lid sleeps twelve hours a day when he has nothing to do, and he feels full of energy and vitality.

"Do you want me to recruit some apprentices for you?"

As soon as Lid finished speaking, Liushi, who had been hammering the iron with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes.

Maybe he was recalling his youth, but he stared at the ceiling for a long time before he slowly said:

"…Recruit a few."

He paused and added:

“I teach them myself.”

8. Something seems to be missing

Another week has passed.

This week, Lid went to the demon breeding farm and saw the little slime that had digested the heart of Ofland. The little slime threw itself on Lid's face and punched him, saying that it had lost its appetite and could not sleep during this period. It felt that it was surrounded by enemy forces, especially when Amifars attacked the city and Snake Eyes came to the human border, the little slime felt that it was going to die.

It even started digging tunnels, planning to hide underground, or bury itself in a critical moment, so that it would not die without a burial place. The tombstone was made, with a few big words on it: "Smart, brave, handsome, unrestrained, romantic, elegant, and charming, everyone loves you, and flowers bloom when you see you. Slime's position". Fortunately, the demons did not invade Yuxi City in the end. The little slime was like a small boat in a storm. It thought it was going to sink, but in the end it reached the shore in a daze.

The surviving slimes began to swell a little.

"Slime——I'm so touched!!"

"As expected, I am very lucky! How about I say that I am the mascot of this city? Because of me, this city can be as stable as a mountain!"

“Hehehe, if I think about it carefully, it’s possible that those guys retreated quietly because they were afraid of my power! Damn, if this continues, will I become an idol in the eyes of the people?! Hehehe… I feel a little embarrassed when I think about it~☆”

“Hey, hey, don’t be silent! Are you shocked by my handsomeness? That’s right, after devouring that burning heart, I am no longer the same person as before! Not only am I a unique slime, I also have such handsome wings. I am - I am - the Dragon Slime!!”

“Take this, you human boy who has enslaved me for so long! Switch to Slime Dragon form! The dragon roars—Ahhhhhhhh it hurts, it hurts! Let go, let go! Do you want to kill me?!”

Lid pinched the lively little slime helplessly. It was indeed different from before. Not only did two lines like squinting eyes appear on its round body, but a pair of small wings the size of a palm grew out of its back. It was a pity that the wings did look somewhat similar to the wings of the dragon clan, but the size was only enough to support the little slime to fly shakily.

When he thought that the heart of the ninth son of the Dragon King had turned into a pair of tiny wings, Lid couldn't help but put his hands together and sighed sincerely that it was a sin to waste such a gift.

This action was also regarded as a great insult by the little slime, who flew around in the air while throwing a tantrum:

"Wait! You just wait for me! One day, I will have a pair of super big wings, which you can't even envy!"

Reed remembered what he heard about the guys being made into grilled wings when he was in the demon tribe, and also thought of the saying that there is dragon meat in the sky and donkey meat on the ground. His eyes suddenly changed when he looked at the little slime, and he stared at the little slime so hard that it shivered.

The little slime's realm has risen to the fifth level of perfection, but Lid still has no intention of taking it out. The little slime is like a super decisive weapon. Before it fully grows up, it may be killed by someone if it is taken out. Fortunately, as the saying goes, pets follow their owners. After experiencing a lazy life for several months, the little slime no longer wants to be freed from this kind of life of being kept.

People often use pigs to describe people who have no dreams, but who dares to say that they live a happier life than a pig?

Maybe the mother pig often points her nose at the people who are working hard outside the pigpen and says to her children: See, being born as a human is so tiring. Listen to your mother, you can be a pig in the next life and live the happiest life in the world.

The little slime used to feel that he had no freedom and tried desperately to get out of here. Now he feels that freedom doesn't matter! The world outside is so dangerous, isn't it good to stay here and grow comfortably?

Lid gave half of the materials he had saved from killing the new demon to the little slime, and the little slime was naturally so happy that it was bubbling. The bubbling here refers to physical bubbling. It really spit out a lot of floating bubbles around it, and the two lines that looked like eyes were also curved, and the joy that could not be hidden was overwhelming.

“I know you’re the best——!!”

The little slime that took the demon materials immediately changed to a flattering tone:

"Don't worry, when I grow up, I will use my big wings to take you to the sky to play!"

Reed touched its head, his eyes full of doting on the Husky.

Even though you are silly, Dad loves you...

After sending the little slime away, Reed went to the Northern Industrial Base to check on the situation at the school.

At present, the school is indeed developing steadily, but this is because of its small scale. In the past, Yuxi City basically had no schools, and there were almost no people with experience in running schools. After He Yue drafted a program, the people below just did it casually. Although it did cultivate a lot of talents, this is also because these children are very talented. This is truly elite education. If education is to be popularized in the future, the current school management concepts and rules and regulations will be far from enough.

We need to find someone who knows the business, preferably someone who is familiar with the education situation of this era and can accept new ideas. There are very few such people, and Li De just wrote this down. Education and medical care are the infrastructure construction that has not yet been popularized in Yuxi City. He Yue has mentioned it to him several times, but Li De has not found a suitable candidate yet.

Another thing that made Li De feel quite emotional was that many of these students would spontaneously go to the welfare home in Yuxi City to help out during breaks. Li De also asked them about the recent situation of the welfare home. The students said that a very good sister had come to the welfare home. Not only was she beautiful, but she also always smiled gently at the children, like an angel. The only problem was that she didn't like to talk. It took a long time for her to say a word.

"When I become successful in the future, I will buy lots of beautiful clothes for my sister named Yayu."

“There are so many delicious foods!”

“And a big house!”

"Everyone, please stop arguing. I can take care of my future wife myself—"

Before he could finish his words, the young man was dragged out by everyone and beaten up.

Hearing this, Reed raised his eyebrows slightly, smiled and said nothing.

When the teacher walked into the classroom and saw Li De, he called out "Lord of the City" in surprise. Then the students realized that the boy they had been chatting with for a long time was not a new student, but the Lord of Yuxi City. The classroom was suddenly noisy. Some people bowed, some bowed, and some children were trembling and trying to kowtow, but Li De had already waved his hand and walked away.

"Study hard, you are very good. In ancient times, kings and nobles were born in poverty, and Yuxi City has always been open to talented people."

This is not a blank check. There are positions reserved for them in various positions in Yuxi City.

After returning, Lid recalled and felt that he had seen all aspects of the people in Yuxi City. He also knew what specific changes had taken place in Yuxi City during the more than one month in the Demon Clan.

So he fished comfortably for two days, and then suddenly he thought of a question.

It seems like I have missed someone.

9. Delis: My Miserable World

Delis felt uncomfortable, very uncomfortable.

Last time in the demon territory, she was deceived by a man named Lide and came to Yuxi City. Not long after she entered the gate, a guy who couldn't tell whether he was a man or a woman took her to live in the city lord's mansion. Delis thought, this is not possible, isn't this city lord's mansion the backyard of Lide's house? If she goes in, she will be trapped. When Lide comes to hide his beautiful wife, she will be helpless. It won't be long before she will be like the one in the mysterious booklet, hot every day, so hot that her tongue sticks out. How can this be tolerated?

Delis immediately shook her head and waved her hands: No, no.

He Yue looked at her in confusion, thinking that she was an elf princess after all, and should live a life in the mountains and forests, so he nodded and allocated a piece of land for her in the woods on the outskirts of Yuxi City, and built a small wooden house for her to live in. Delis looked over and was shocked. It was ok that she had to chop wood to make a fire, but she also had to jump into the river to take a bath. How could this be allowed?

Delis shook her head and waved her hands again: No, no.

He Yue could only spread his hands and said: Then you choose a place to live by yourself.

Delis walked around Yuxi City for two rounds, and finally found a house next to the city lord's mansion. He Yue personally negotiated the price with the owner and helped Delis to get the house. Delis lived there and was quite comfortable for the first two nights. After all, she had stayed in the woods hut for two or three days, and it felt very comfortable to return to civilized society. But after two nights, the princess disease resurfaced.

"Look at this door of yours, everyone, look at it, can you call it a door? The doghouse in my house is bigger than this door of yours!"

"Why are these steps made of bluestone? They are slippery and look shabby. Replace them with gold ones immediately!"

"And the food! It's hard to swallow. Are you eating pig food?"

He Yue received more than 40 complaints in one day, all of which were made by Delis alone. This added a lot of work to He Yue. She is truly a big villain.

But after all, this was a woman brought back by Lid, and He Yue himself was also very distressed. He had never received an elven princess before. What if this was Lid's new lover? Then he would have to receive her as the wife of the city lord. However, this request from Delis was too much for Lid, the city lord, to mention the wife of the city lord. Even if Lid, the city lord, personally proposed it, He Yue would have to have a good battle with him.

What a shame to live a luxurious life at such a young age!

Delis probably also discovered that Yuxi City was quite poor and really couldn't meet her requirements, so she softened her tone and said to He Yue:

"I don't ask you to cook anything magnificent, nor do I ask you to feed me the most delicious food. But I am the princess of the elves. How can I eat, dress, live and travel the same way as ordinary low-class humans? I have to show my nobility and uniqueness, understand? At least I have to make those low-class humans retreat as soon as they see me!"

He Yue nodded and understood.

The next day, Delis returned to see that the house was still the same, except that there was a crudely made wooden plaque with a few large characters on it: The House of the Elven Princess Delis, in parentheses, the top luxury high-end version. There was also a white horse parked at the door, with a broken wooden sign hanging on the horse: Selected Little White Dragon from the Western Regions that Travels a Thousand Miles a Day. On the table was a newly delivered cloth dress with a line of large characters embroidered on it: Incomparably Noble, Anyone Seeing This Should Leave. Even the plate of radish stewed with cabbage that the waiter had just delivered had a label on it: Specially for the Elven Royal Family!

Delis was so angry that she didn't eat the whole night.

Later, Fang Shisan came to her politely and asked if she could help treat the wounded in Yuxi City. Delis was angry and naturally refused, but when she saw Fang Shisan, who could not see or walk, bend down with difficulty and ask her to save those people's lives, Delis finally relented.

She only has one request. I can help you, but this stewed radish and cabbage must be removed. It is not something that human beings can eat at all. Let the person who made this dish come to see me immediately!

Then Alayya came.

The time spent in the demon clan had made Delis realize that provoking Reed would not bring good results, and this girl named Alayya was obviously Reed's number one lackey. Provoking her would also lead to very serious consequences, so Delis wisely chose to shut up and back down.

"…Is the radish and cabbage stew I made delicious?"

"It's delicious. Very delicious! I like it very much."

"Hmm... That's great. If Miss Delis said that, it must be true. When the young master comes back, he will definitely like it."

"Okay! ... I mean, I will! Make more for him to eat, I guarantee he will be overwhelmed with joy!"

Next, Delis experienced the glory of labor through practical actions.

Of course, she couldn't hide the fact that she was an elf. According to He Yue's idea, there was no need to hide it. Whether it was the strange healing power or the long and pointed ears, it was difficult to hide. As long as Delis didn't publicly declare that she was an elf princess and didn't always refer to herself as "this queen" in public, everyone would just treat her as an ordinary elf. Although rare, it was normal for beautiful elves to be sold to humans by slave traders. If Yuxi City bought one, at most Lid, as the city lord, would be criticized for wasting the people's money, and it wouldn't cause too much of a sensation.

Delis used her own strength to help heal the people injured in the battle to defend the city. As a result, she even got the nickname "Angel Elf", which made her a little embarrassed. Because when she was treating people, she didn't want to touch those bloody people with her hands, but those people always smiled at her and said some words of gratitude, and Delis couldn't refuse.

However, giving them treatment is also for the purpose of having better food. I am fundamentally incompatible with these lowly humans!

Then, Lid returned to Yuxi City.

At that time, He Yue and the others cheered together, but Delis felt extremely complicated. On the one hand, she was afraid that Lid would do something bad to her, but on the other hand, she wanted to show off to him what she had done for Yuxi City. How many wounded people have you treated, how many hours have you worked, a princess of the elves has called on the power of the pure-blooded elves to help your people heal. For this credit, it is not too much to give me your position as the city lord, right?

As a result, after Li De came back, he first slept with He Yue, then walked out of Fang Shisan's room with his back supported, and did some unspeakable things with Shuang in the small dark room. Then he went up and down Yuxi City, left and right, front and back, inside and outside, and made several waves of presence, but he didn't come to see her!

It’s even worse!

A few days after Lid returned, He Yue led Brother Brown to Delis and said in a very friendly manner:

"I heard that you two have already met in the Demon Tribe. From now on, you will be colleagues..."

Delis didn't hear what was said afterwards.

She looked at Brother Brown and was completely stunned. She stared at it for a long time, then fell back and fainted.

Today's pigeon sound

I apologize to everyone. I have been working overtime recently and I am a little tired. In addition, the air conditioner was set a little low when I went to bed last night, so I caught a serious cold today. I took medicine as soon as I got home, and my physical symptoms were temporarily relieved, but my mind is still not very clear, so I will skip it for a day. I also want to rest early and try to recover quickly.

Tomorrow is Friday. I will come back tomorrow night to give you today’s update. I am really sorry for what happened today.

“Sometimes, it’s not that you take the initiative to slack off. It’s that even when you have restrained yourself, God lifts your hand.”

——Pregnant pigeon

10. Don’t stop

Early in the morning, Delis ran directly to Lid's office, sat down at the table, and said to Lid:

"Anyway, you can only choose one between me and him. Tell me, do you want me or him?!"

Lid rubbed his sleepy eyes, he was not fully awake yet. Yesterday, when he was half asleep, he found that Fileta was holding a pillow and quietly slipped to his bed and lay down. He had no choice but to carry her to the bed and sleep with her all night. But Fileta was notoriously restless when sleeping, always leaning into his arms, causing Lid to practice shooting for half the night.

Hearing Delis's words unexpectedly, Lid was frightened and sobered up a little:

"What's going on? Why does it sound weird?"

"What's so strange about that? You said that after I came here, I could live like an elf princess, but what happened? Apart from anything else, you knew that what I feared most was goblins, but you still arranged for a goblin to come to Yuxi City. Aren't you just trying to piss me off? Let me tell you, even if I'm down and out now, I won't suffer such humiliation!"

Delis glared down at Lid and said viciously:

"Either you drive that goblin out today, or I'll divorce you! I've figured out that your Yuxi City isn't that great. If I go somewhere else, there will definitely be people who are willing to treat me like a princess!"

Lid sighed, gathered his emotions, and said:

"Delis, calm down first. It's my fault that I didn't explain this to you clearly. Comrade Brother Brown is a good comrade. He turned against us at the last minute and joined the light after hearing about the tragic history of the elves. He resolutely chose to join our Yuxi City and was determined to make great contributions to the fight against the goblins. What kind of spirit is this? This is the spirit of selflessness and sacrifice of relatives for the sake of justice! And what about you? You judge others by your own standards. Wouldn't this make Comrade Brother Brown feel cold?"

Delis was startled and asked:

"What the hell, it's different from other goblins?"

"It is what it is. It is a different kind of firework. Brother Brown has realized that goblins have their limits and their bloodline is difficult to cross. But only by thinking from a higher dimension can we discover the truth... Well, to put it simply, it is actually a traitor."

Lid took a bite of bread and mumbled nonsense to Delis:

"We humans want to kill goblins, but are goblins so easy to kill?! Have you read the history of your country? Goblins are so powerful that even you elves are helpless. How can we humans confront them head-on? The only way is to use wisdom. This Brown is the key to the goblin's backyard. Without its help, how can we defeat the powerful goblins? I endured humiliation and lowered myself to negotiate with it, just so that one day, the girls of your elf tribe can go out boldly without worrying about being attacked by goblins... Alas, who can understand my heart?"

After a long sigh, the room fell into a brief silence.

Delis looked somewhat guilty, but she obviously couldn't bring herself to apologize, so she could only hum softly.

After a while, Delis asked again:

"But after I came here, I didn't act like a princess at all. It was as if I was working for you."

Delis angrily told Lid what had happened during this period, and Lid shook his head after listening:

"Doris, you don't know how expensive firewood and rice are until you run a household. Since you asked, I will explain it to you one by one."