Chapter 2374: Chapter 1057: My Lord, the Times Have Changed (3)

After the initial period of brutal development, Gaven’s development strategy for Weizemay Manor has now become conservative.

No longer focusing on quantity, but quality.

Those ordinary souls have all been given to Lady Strategy.

He isn’t planning to absorb the Undead Divine Office, so strength isn’t crucial, as long as it’s enough.

Especially now that he has the Undead Slaughter Territory in the Bottomless Abyssal, some matters can be shifted in that direction.

"Thank you, General, for the reminder. I’ve been involved in the Undead Domain not just for a day or two. I know where the True Gods draw the line."

The Great Chieftain of the Undead Stone Giants returned to his original cold unfeeling state, "They do not care about the life and death of all beings; they care about whether someone fears them because of it.

Undeath is the best display of their Divine Right.

An appropriate undead disaster, whether for Death God or Benevolent God, is always beneficial.

The former harvests fear, the latter receives praise."

Despite the lack of emotional fluctuation, his words were filled with disdain for the high and mighty Gods.

Clearly flawed logic, yet one cannot deny there is some truth in it.

Without darkness, how can light be contrasted?

Without suffering, how could one long for goodness?

Any matter, once mixed with interest demands, loses purity, including faith.

Gaven naturally wouldn’t get tangled up in this matter and took the initiative to bid farewell: "If there are no other matters, I must leave.

I have entrusted Ms. Katherine with command over the affairs in the Giant Plains; any relevant matters can be negotiated with her."

"Wait, there’s one more thing." Katherine interjected, "The Domingo master who returned with me, his carving artistry has reached its pinnacle, touching upon the Law Divine Charm.

The Giant statues he carves and molds are the best carriers for Divine Nature Force.

I hope the Great Chieftain can lend him to us for a while."

The Gaven’s statue crafted by Domingo left a lasting impression on her, especially the one she destroyed.

That statue, bearing a fallen implication, was destroyed by her, but it doesn’t mean new ones can’t be carved in the future—after Gaven is liberated from the Bottomless Abyss and Lady Strategy has fully digested all Souls of Slaughter.

The Great Chieftain of the Undead Stone Giants coldly and unfeelingly responded: "Domingo has already committed dereliction, and should return to the council for punishment, previously granting him one year’s time was an exceptional leniency..."

Before he could finish, Gaven interjected on the side: "We won’t use Domingo master without compensation.

Any statue carved by him will grant the Giants of Nidheim unconditional protection. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

If the Great Chieftain truly decides to build a city on the surface, we’ll fully assist with road construction, offering the best prices."

The first offer was a price, the second clearly a promotion.

Everything has a price, even the Undead.

Upon hearing the terms presented by Gaven, the Great Chieftain of the Undead Stone Giants changed his tone and said: "Let him make amends then!"

It seems he wasn’t genuinely intending to transform Domingo into an undead state, but seizing an opportunity instead.

Since their grand strategies are changing, the original methods of rule also need to change.

For the Council of Death Chiefs, the most important matter henceforth isn’t transforming Stone Giants into Undead, but vigorously growing the Giant population.

As long as there’s ample population, why worry about future Undead Giants?

After finalizing this matter, the negotiation was nearing its conclusion.

The Great Chieftain of the Undead Stone Giants returned to silence, needing only to confirm the general direction; the Council of Death Chiefs naturally would execute his Will, turning it into reality.

Gaven’s Divine Thought withdrew from the Bottomless Abyss, while Katherine returned the way she came, and Domingo the Stone Giant was already waiting for her at the Teleportation Array.

Compared to the previous despair, now his face was shining with excitement and vigor.

Upon teleporting back to Colossus City with Katherine, he eagerly asked: "What exactly did you say to the Great Chieftain? Not only was my Death Mark removed, but I’m also allowed to return with you to Colossus City without any assigned tasks, it’s simply unimaginable!"

"No tasks from the Council of Death Chiefs doesn’t mean there are no tasks on our side." Katherine replied with a smile. "From today onward, you are the designated Divine Statue Sculptor and Architect for Lady Strategy and the Conqueror.

You’re not only facing arduous carving tasks ahead but also architectural design tasks; you must design at least two church architectures—one for Lady Strategy and one for the Conqueror.

You must perfectly integrate the Divine Positions they represent into the architecture, forming your own characteristics."

Domingo happily replied: "You’re not assigning tasks, you’re granting a gift; whereas I won’t speak for Lady Strategy, the Conqueror poses no problem; a roadside fort is ideal for his church, combining residence, trade, exploration, and faith into one.

It can be constructed alongside road development, wherever the road goes, the roadside fort follows."

His ability to carve out Gaven’s divine charm wasn’t accidental, but a result of deep understanding.

In return, during the carving process, he resonated and harmonized with the related Laws, gaining an understanding beyond ordinary people’s comprehension regarding Gaven’s related Divine Position.

"It seems giving you this task is the right choice." Katherine nodded in satisfaction and said, "Lady Strategy’s nature should be similar, leaning more towards urban and fortress bastion."

Finally, she emphasized once more: "In the short term, avoid carving any statues; whenever you can, you’ll be informed.

Focus mainly on designing various constructions, be bold; if you’re to oversee the construction of a city with ten thousand, a million, or even ten million people, what should be done?"

"A million? Ten million?" The Stone Giant Sculptor instinctively felt his own smooth grayish head, continuously inhaling and exclaiming, "Unimaginable! Unimaginable! Unimaginable!"

The Giant population has always been sparse; forget a million or ten million, even ten thousand is unimaginable.