Chapter 772: Chapter 356: Armor Can Also Be a Living Creature (Part 2)

"Lord Duke."

Blom knelt on one knee, respectfully saluting Luo De who jumped down from the dragon’s back.

Luo De quickly walked forward and personally helped Blom up,

"You’ve worked hard, Blom."

Luo De carefully observed Blom and sighed, "The wind and frost here are quite strong; take care to protect your handsome face."

"Thank you for your concern, my handsomeness isn’t important."

Blom replied with a smile, "This wind and frost actually made me less delicate than before."

"You didn’t have much of a noble delicacy before; otherwise, you wouldn’t have come to the desert."

Luo De acknowledged with a pat on Blom’s shoulder, "Let’s go, show me the Magic Crystal Mine."

Blom nodded and led Luo De and the group into the mine.

The mine was located in a valley, standing on the slope, one could see the deep blue magic crystals embedded in the stone wall.

"We can currently mine about a hundred pounds of raw magic crystals each day."

Blom introduced willingly, "The miners are very careful, so the pace is somewhat slow."

"Also, each miner can only work half a day; working longer makes them dizzy."

"Therefore, the miners are working in shifts."

After a moment of contemplation, Blom said, "Master Senda says it’s the mental pressure caused by some magic power erosion, but I don’t quite understand it."

Luo De nodded slightly and asked, "How many units of demon crystal can be refined from a hundred pounds of raw magic crystal?"

"Yes, yes, Master Senda says you shouldn’t describe magic crystals with weight, but with magic power units, but I don’t quite remember the specifics..."

Blom somewhat embarrassedly said, "I think it’s around a thousand to five thousand points?"

"All this is managed by Master Senda; I haven’t inquired much."

"Hmm."

Luo De nodded slightly.

Blom is clearly avoiding suspicion, not involving himself in these magical secrets.

Luo De didn’t say much, and then entered a cave under Blom’s guidance.

Here, boxes of already mined deep blue magic crystals were stored.

Luo De casually picked out a fist-sized magic crystal, the deep blue crystal gleamed with a glossy sheen under the firelight, its hefty weight bringing joy to the heart.

Avril and Vivian also stepped forward, picking up two crystals and happily playing with them.

"The magic power inside is more active than in extraordinary gemstones."

Avril said softly, "I feel like I can absorb the magic power inside."

Vivian nodded in agreement beside her.

"Indeed, that’s also why magic crystals couldn’t be spread in the past."

Luo De said with a smile, "If you like it, take some, Blom will note it on my account."

Things can be used freely, but all entries and exits must be clear.

"Alright, my Lord." Blom nodded seriously.

"Then I won’t hold back!"

Vivian immediately stuffed several magic crystals into her backpack.

Luo De didn’t restrain her, allowing her to take as she pleased.

If she had the ability to carry a box away, Luo De wouldn’t stop her.

After visiting the temporary storage location for the magic crystals, Blom invited Luo De to the resting area.

It was also just a cave.

Blom cleaned the dust off a wooden stump and laid a leather cushion for Luo De,

"Due to the rush to mine, no wooden house has been built yet, please forgive us."

"This is nothing, you endure living here every day, I’m only staying for one day."

Luo De said with a smile, "But still, let Xue Rui build you a residence sooner, so you can work better after resting well."

"Hmm."

Blom nodded and smiled with emotion, "You’re still the same as before, unchanged."

Speaking, Blom took out a letter from his arms.

"There’s something I need to report to you."

Blom said, "The three Barons of Frost Town, Cold Roar Town, and Ice Breath Hills have voluntarily written this letter, expressing their allegiance to you."

"They know you are not in the Northern Wasteland, hoping I would present it to you."

Luo De took the letter and opened it, scanning it quickly.

In beautiful and neat writing, it expressed the loyalty of the three Barons to Luo De.

The letter was written by Edmond, with signatures from the other two Barons below.

They not only acknowledged Luo De’s rule but also stated they could send people to take over their territories anytime.

They would fully cooperate.

After reading the letter, Luo De nodded with a smile.

Edmond and the others probably received messages from their families, understanding the current situation.

Luo De was very happy; these former allies made wise choices.

"Blom, you write back to them for me."

Luo De looked at Baron Blom and said, "Tell them I accept their allegiance and will soon send troops to their territory."

"But I won’t replace them; they can still continue to manage the territories."

"By the way, if Edmond doesn’t like managing the territory and wants to be a merchant, he can come find me." Luo De added.

Blom nodded heavily, "No problem, my Lord."

"Additionally,"

Luo De continued, "They can keep their properties, I won’t confiscate them."

Blom looked at Luo De in surprise, "Are you sure?"

Luo De smiled and nodded slightly.

Those three don’t have much property, Luo De doesn’t lack that money now.

Those properties would serve as a reward for their voluntary allegiance, and also as a testament to former alliances.

Luo De is more concerned about their land and the three Barons themselves.

The vast land of the Northern Wasteland needs people to manage it, and Luo De also needs to win over these talents.

Camille and Edmond already have some friendship with Luo De; these rewards can strengthen that relationship.

Of course, the Lord of Cold Roar Town is lucky.

But Cold Roar Town is more important.

The coastline there is very open; if enemies land from the sea, the entire Northern Wasteland would be in danger.