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Leon Territory is located in the central part of the Fallen Star Kingdom, not far from the south, but the climates of the two regions are quite different. Although Baron Roth is a strong man and a second-level bloodline user who has undergone a second awakening, he obviously does not want to go to the hot and humid place to fight the mercenaries of White City.
Count Cross shook his head and said in a muffled voice, "The king is preparing to divide his forces into two groups. He will personally lead the troops to attack from the south, while the king's eldest son and eldest daughter will lead troops down the waterway from our territory of Leon to directly attack White City."
Baron Roth and the others were speechless.
Well, this is worse than the whole country attacking the south together! The Falling Star Kingdom is not located by the sea and has no navy. Now you're telling me to attack White City, which has a large fleet, by sea? And it's not even the king himself who's commanding it. Instead, you're throwing the eldest son and daughter, who are vying for the throne, into commanding the troops?
What's the difference between this and having Johnson Leon lead troops alongside Jem Leon?
The silence lasted for a while, and no one knew what to say. Opposition was out of the question; as a direct vassal of the king, Earl Cross could not refuse his lord's request for war. Baron Roth and Baroness Miss were naturally unable to refuse Earl Cross, who was their lord.
As for the three churches, the king must have obtained permission from the church headquarters in the capital to wage war, so the church in Starry Night City naturally could not refuse.
Bishop Rosa sighed and said, "Count Cross, please tell me what exactly we need to do?"
A vague statement like "all-out preparation" is not enough to conclude the meeting.
“Bishop Rosa, I hope you can do your best to raise the people’s expectations for the war and remind them of their hatred for White City.”
Count Cross's swift response was clearly pre-planned, and the others were not surprised.
Of the four churches in Starry Night City, the most popular among ordinary people is not the Healing Church, but the Vengeance Church. This is because the Healing Church cannot cure all ailments, but the Vengeance Church can truly help you achieve revenge—provided you are genuinely a victim.
Bishop Rosa did not want to get involved in the war, but it was not something she could control, so she could only nod slightly: "I understand, but we don't need to make it too obvious now, do we?"
“Of course.” Earl Cross nodded and looked at the next person: “Bishop Charles, I need enough weapons, spears, shields, and armor, the more the better, the finer the better, but at least enough to arm six thousand men.”
The biggest arms dealer in Starry Night City grinned, his beard, which covered half his face, trembling with delight: "Of course, sir, even without Master Rom Harper, the war church's weaponry is still the best! But regarding the price..."
Bishop Rosa glanced at Charles, realizing that the man had likely already begun targeting Zhuang Sen. After all, regardless of Nia's situation, Rom Harper, as the most outstanding blacksmith in Starry Night City, could indeed influence the War Church's business. However, it seemed he was merely taking a jab, not anticipating that Zhuang Sen was truly preparing to strike at him. After all, logically speaking, one blacksmith couldn't influence the entire market—and Rom Harper wasn't exactly a high-level bloodline individual.
At this moment, Bishop Bivoro, dressed in the most magnificent attire and with all ten fingers adorned with jeweled rings, touched his bald head and interjected, "Lord Cross, I am also willing to share your burdens."
Bishop Charles, his expression of delight faltering, turned to Bishop Bivoro with a look of displeasure: "Come on, Bivoro! Your junk isn't even good enough to chop wood, it can't even hold a fire stick, and you have the nerve to give it to the soldiers!"
“But they’re cheap.” Bivoro’s jewels reflected the candlelight, making him the brightest star in the room.
Count Cross shook his head, stopping the two merchants from competing: "We'll discuss the specific prices later, Bishop Charles. I also need your knightly order. Bishop Bivoro, let's leave the arms aside for now. You can also make a price list for oil, food, and potions later."
"At your service, sir."
"As you wish, I will give you the best possible discount, sir."
With the two bishops silent, Count Cross turned to the next person: "Bishop Ottel, I need a sufficient number of doctors. I wonder how many you can provide?"
Bishop Autel, dressed in brocade robes and with a large, drooping mouth, said, "At most thirty, sir. You know, that's all we have."
Count Cross shook his head helplessly, but knew there was nothing he could do: "Alright, do your best, at least make sure you have enough potions and ointments."
Bishop Autel nodded repeatedly: "My lord, I will do my best, and I think you don't need to worry so much. Didn't the Church of Vengeance just awaken a holy bloodline with healing abilities?"
Bishop Rosa was not surprised and said calmly, "My lord, she has only recently awakened and her bloodline power is not yet sufficient for the battlefield. I think it would be more appropriate to invite a Faro. I think the kind-hearted Bishop Ottel should be willing to bear this expense, after all, he is the one who has the obligation to provide a healer."
Ottel gritted his teeth and glared at Bishop Rosa, but Bishop Rosa didn't even bother to acknowledge him. He was just a level two bloodline user; if it weren't for his status as a bishop, Rosa would have killed him like a dog.
Charles's heart skipped a beat. He was about to support his ally, Ottel, and continue to belittle his potential rival, Johnson, when he heard Earl Cross speak up: "This matter is not urgent. Anyway, we still have almost a year. So please do not leak the news, lest it affect His Majesty's plans."
—And my plans.
Count Cross silently added the second half of the sentence in his mind, recalling the pleasure of his bloodline becoming clearer and stronger. He silently immersed himself for a while before speaking, "By the way, remember to keep this a secret."
Bishop Rosa's eyes flickered, but she remained silent.
Chapter 54: The Second Inheritance
Time flies, and several days have passed in the blink of an eye.
Zhuang Sen poured the last bit of green liquid into a glass bottle, ending this long potion-making process—he would definitely need to find a trustworthy apothecary in the future!
But now, we should go check on Nia and the others first...
"Honey, are you done?"
Nia peeked in from outside the door, followed closely by Dantalian. Their cuteness and sexiness combined to create a stunning effect, making Zhuang Sen's heart flutter.
"Oh, it's done. You guys got it sorted out too?"
Zhuang Sen put away the Sunflower Anawen's Awakening Potion, opened his arms to catch Nia who pounced on him, pecked her delicate face, and then used one hand to hug Dantalian's waist, leaving a wet mark on her face.
“It’s done.” Dantalian’s eyes lit up. The kiss from Johnson made her feel much happier. She said in a light tone, “As Neil Leon told me, I have found the savings he has embezzled over the years, and I have also found the letter.”
On the same day that they interrogated Nia and Dantalian about the War Church, they came to report to Zhuang Sen. However, Zhuang Sen entrusted the matter to the two of them with peace of mind. After all, they were just a group of failed spies and could not possibly be a match for two monster girls, especially since Dantalian had already completed her second awakening.
It's true that the Church of War has two bloodline members who have awakened three times, but they wouldn't personally act as spies. Even if they did, they couldn't hide it from Bishop Rosa, who would definitely inform them. Therefore, Zhuang Sen was at ease, and facts proved his prediction correct.
"Well done, what about Nia?"
“That traitor has been executed, and the materials have been replaced without error. Three sets of plate armor have been completed, and the quality is quite good.” Nia was still a little angry when she talked about it, her round face puffed up.
"Don't get angry over something like this, it's not worth it." Zhuang Sen rubbed her smooth cheek. "We'll get our revenge, and then you'll..."
"Forget it." Nia reached out to stop Zhuang Sen, who was about to make a promise. "I'm not that petty. Besides, darling, you're planning to subdue the Church of War, aren't you?"
“This is not causing trouble. The troublemakers must be dealt with. And if we don’t kill the chicken first, how will the monkey be afraid?”
Zhuang Sen patted Nia's head, and the majestic King of Blacksmiths squinted his eyes in enjoyment, nuzzling her head affectionately. Dantalian chimed in from the side, "That's right, there's no need to feel ashamed of revenge, nor is there any need to give up, and besides, it doesn't necessarily have to be about killing."
"It would be better to kill her then, and we'll see how things go." Zhuang Sen listened to Dantalian's tactful advice, then touched her soft, peach-like buttocks, causing the perverted vengeful priestess to blush.
"Dear~"
Lamia, no longer concealing her intense desire, moaned softly, her voice wet, as if she were already licking Zhuang Sen's body. Zhuang Sen was tempted, but he still planned to finish what he was doing first, otherwise he might not have time.
"Let's see if the inheritance of the second awakening is any different," Zhuang Sen said seriously. "We deliberately kept it until now for testing, didn't we?"
Dantalian goes without saying, and Nia also completed her second awakening yesterday, gaining the [Basic Earth Magic Mastery] which combines Stone Shot and Rock Skin spells. Johnson, on the other hand, completed his second awakening even earlier, gaining [Basic Light Magic Mastery] and experiencing this change firsthand.
As for the rewards brought by these two things, we will not go into details now.
The reason Zhuang Sen left the [inheritance] until now was not only to let them familiarize themselves with the state after the second awakening, but also to verify a guess.
He was able to be taken in during the previous two inheritances, so if there are other monster girls nearby who possess the ability of "inheritance," could they also be pulled in for free?
Anyway, there's no harm in trying, so I'll just give it a shot.
“Okay, then I’ll go first?” Nia looked at Zhuang Sen, a mischievous smile appearing on her lips.
“Of course.” Zhuang Sen put Nia down and then switched to the tall-dwarf bloodline. The level of the rankless angel dropped back to 33%, stuck at the bottom line for the second awakening. Zhuang Sen wasn’t surprised by this, as the system had already explained it. Further drops in bloodline development level would not affect the number of awakenings.
As the bloodline of the tall and short people took effect, Zhuang Sen instantly transformed from a handsome young boy into a 1.31-meter-tall, adorable young man. His delicate, dew-like face caused Dantalian's pupils to dilate and her breathing to quicken. She crossed her arms over her chest, her body involuntarily twisting as she approached the edge of excitement.
So cute, so cute, so cute! I want to... *sssss*
"Dantalian, please don't..."
The soft, boyish voice became the final straw. When Zhuang Sen came to his senses, his entire upper body was buried in the snake woman's enormous breasts, and his exposed face was covered with countless wet and red marks. The snake woman, now a strange aunt, laughed in a distorted way, like Lady Shiji.
[Practical verification confirms new content unlocked in the Lamia subspecies encyclopedia]
[Lami subspecies' favorite prey type: cute and handsome young boys]
Okay, okay, let’s play like this, right?
Zhuang Sen lowered his head and used his ventriloquism, which had already been tested in practice, but it had no effect. Instead, it made Dantalian's actions even bolder and more direct, as if she wanted to execute Zhuang Sen on the spot.
With no other option, Zhuang Sen simply ignored this point and chose to use [Inheritance] on Nia.
The familiar black screen reappeared, followed by the equally familiar Molten Core. However, the location had changed; it wasn't where they had entered last time, but where they had left. Fortunately, the dwarf "big sisters" had all returned to their original positions and were diligently hammering iron.
Also, it's a pity that Dantalian didn't appear here.
"What's going on?" Zhuang Sen was a little confused. He thought he was going to be gang-raped by the older women again... cough cough cough.
"This is a good thing... right?" Nia saw through her man's wicked intentions, but she didn't care, after all, they were all sisters from the same clan.
Zhuang Sen, however, seemed a little guilty and changed the subject: "Let's move on, Nia."
Nia grinned and took Zhuang Sen's hand, taking a step forward. The dwarf woman closest to her looked up and yawned: "Ah, whose little brat is this? Tell me, what do you want to learn... Hmm, little girl, you look a bit strange?"
Monster girls are only female.
Zhuang Sen suddenly realized something: it seemed these dwarf women considered him one of their own, a woman, because of his dwarf bloodline? Could he then use this...?
Before Zhuang Sen could even begin to imagine what was happening, the dwarf woman who had just spoken strode up to him, looked up at him, her cute little nose twitched, and her eyes suddenly lit up: "Man!"
Then it went out again: "No, how could a man be a dwarf..."
"Yes, yes, this is definitely a man's scent..."
"No, no, dwarfs..."
"Idiot, just pull down his pants and take a look!" Another dwarf woman couldn't stand it anymore. She came straight up to Zhuang Sen and, with a speed that Zhuang Sen couldn't even dodge, pulled down his pants.
Zhuang Sen, who was low-key but whose size was hard to hide, was immediately exposed.
"By Mother Goddess above—" the dwarf woman who was pulling down Zhuang Sen's pants screamed. She could also feel the bloodline of the tall and short people in Zhuang Sen's body. It was not one of those deformed inferior species, but a pure bloodline that had not been contaminated!
She was completely powerless to resist.
Zhuang Sen was knocked to the ground again, and this time, there was no foreplay. The dwarf woman's hot, furnace-like honey pot directly devoured Zhuang Sen. More dwarf women swarmed in, covering every inch of Zhuang Sen's skin with their full breasts, plump, thick, millstone-like buttocks, strong yet smooth little hands, and jade feet.
In the last second before being swallowed up, Zhuang Sen looked at Nia: "Nia, save me!"
The little dwarf waved with a smile: "Have fun, darling, don't worry about me~"
After saying that, she walked briskly into the main hall, in a cheerful mood.
Hmph, no matter how long Sister Dantalian persists, can she bring as many people to my beloved as she does? She can't, can she? Only I can!
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Author's note: I failed miserably, but I'll still keep writing, meow (;?д`)ゞ
Chapter 55: Dwarven Runes and Holy Potions (4130 words)
[Tall and short people's bloodline: 1% - 5%]
Dwarven bloodline: 38%–45%
[Bloodline progress has been synchronized]
[Tall and short people's bloodline: 5% - 12%]
As the magnificent sight of the molten palace faded, Zhuang Sen's eyes were immediately drawn back to her fair, soft, and large breasts. The soft, tender touch pressed against his face, making his mouth water. Below, his large penis, which had somehow become erect, pressed tightly against Dantalian's smooth and soft belly, releasing a scalding heat.
Dantalian's vertical pupils were half-closed, her whole body burning from the scorching heat of the dragon. Her forked tongue flickered as she licked Zhuang Sen's cheek: "You're back? Looks like the test failed."
"It did fail, but the other test was a success." Zhuang Sen nuzzled Dantalian's chest, then glared at the innocent-looking Nia, grinding his teeth, "So, tell me, what did you get this time?"
Although Zhuang Sen was swallowed up by a large group of dwarf women, and could only see the waves of their buttocks and breasts, he couldn't see how far Nia had gone. But he remembered how long he had been drained. At least a dozen dwarf women had been filled up like cream puffs by her and were unable to get up again. It must have been at least an hour. Nia must have gone quite far, right?
Seeing that Zhuang Sen didn't pursue the matter of her "selling her husband for personal gain," Nia dropped her innocent, feigned expression and said smugly, "I walked about a hundred meters forward this time, and then I wasn't blocked by thin air anymore. But I got a lot of rewards, mainly identification and smelting methods for some special ores, as well as methods for making full plate armor, lamellar armor, and other armor. But the best one is actually this~"
Nia presented a gray stone slab covered with various runes to Zhuang Sen, holding her hands behind her back as if offering a treasure.
"These are dwarven runes. They are created using special mineral powder and a specially formulated solution. They can even give ordinary weapons and armor the same power as magic iron equipment! They increase sharpness, durability, reduce weight, and even resist damage from certain elements!"
Zhuang Sen became interested: "So how much do you use now?"
Nia lowered her head shyly and gave an awkward smile: "Um... I haven't learned it yet."
Zhuang Sen was somewhat disappointed, but naturally he wouldn't take it out on his wife. He wanted to reach out and pinch the little one, but in his dwarf form, he was being held in Dantalian's arms and couldn't reach Nia standing on the ground. He could only change the subject: "By the way, do you know what I got?"
Nia noticed Zhuang Sen's favoritism and put on her cute smile again, saying, "Darling, did you really get the inheritance content too?"
“Yes.” Zhuang Sen nodded, then said in a low voice, “But because I only went to the place last time, I only gained the knowledge you gained last time.”
"Ah ha ha……"
Nia scratched her head awkwardly. She wanted to hug Zhuang Sen's leg and act cute, but she couldn't because of the position. She could only look at Zhuang Sen innocently.
Zhuang Sen was also helpless, and he did feel quite good about it... *cough*: "Don't do that again next time, understand?"
Nia nodded quickly, thinking that if it wouldn't work in the traditional way, then it would work in reality, since there just weren't enough women available right now...
Zhuang Sen and Dantalian looked at Nia, whose big eyes were darting around mischievously, and shook their heads in unison. Then Dantalian hugged Zhuang Sen tightly: "Darling~ let's go in?"
She was thinking, since she could stay in the inheritance chamber for a long time anyway, she could thoroughly enjoy this adorable darling inside, and then enjoy... no, pray for it later.
Zhuang Sen enjoyed the face wash, but still shook his head: "Wait a minute, shall I switch my bloodline back?"
"Huh? Why?" Dantalian was quite disappointed, but she still let go of Zhuang Sen. She had always liked Zhuang Sen, not the little boy, just like she especially liked the little boy Zhuang Sen. Just like liking large breasts doesn't mean someone would abandon their wife if they saw even bigger breasts; racial characteristics are ultimately only one aspect of a person's character.
"Of course, it's to focus on improving the bloodline of the Unranked Angel. Splitting it out into two secondary awakenings is less effective than creating a single tertiary awakening." After stating his main point, Zhuang Sen added, "Besides, what if I use the bloodline of the tall and dwarfs to enter the Lamia inheritance and it triggers the same riots as in the dwarf inheritance?"
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