Years passed by in a flash.
Standing at the top of the lord's mansion halfway up the city, Ine Lily looked down at this prosperous "big" city with a permanent population of 250,000. Even at night, it was crowded with people and brightly lit. The whole person had an unreal feeling.
You must know that before this, even Holy City Rapona at its peak had a population of only about 60,000 to 80,000.
If there are more, as an inland city, it will not be able to bear the daily consumption of daily necessities by a huge population.
Especially grains and vegetables often require a large amount of human and animal power to be transported.
For an environment full of wild beasts, Yoma and bandits, this is simply Hell level of difficulty.
Otherwise, once there is a crisis in the city's supply chain, the prices of various daily necessities will skyrocket like a collapse, eventually leading to panic hoarding and panic buying.
What happened next was that the hungry people, regardless of casualties, attacked various shops and the homes of wealthy people and looted, and then the order collapsed and completely fell into riots.
However, Allen has taken a different approach and relied on developed sea and river transportation to minimize the pressure of transportation.
After all, the long-distance transportation capacity of dozens of cattle and hundreds of horses combined is not as good as that of a fully loaded ship.
Moreover, ships do not need expensive feed. With only sails, they can travel between rivers and important towns in coastal areas, continuously transporting various living materials to the city.
In addition, fishing boats can also provide a large amount of fresh fish and seafood, greatly reducing the pressure on food supply, which is why they can afford to support so many urban people who are not engaged in agricultural production.
The most important thing is that a considerable number of these citizens are craftsmen with special skills.
Just look at the row of blast furnaces standing by the river that spew hot molten iron day and night, and the sailboat Galleon that is cruising on the sea and is incompatible with this world. You will know what Allen has been doing in the past ten years.
Although he did not rely on the technological accumulation of Sky City, he still raised the technological level of Western Lands under his rule to around the eighteenth century on earth.
Of course, things like primitive muskets and artillery should not pose much of a threat to Dragon's Descendants and Awakened Beings.
But Allen originally built these things not to deal with Dragon's Descendants and Awakened Beings, but to prepare them for the two countries on the mainland that are still stuck in Cold Weapon Era.
You must know that whether it is Awakened Beings or Dragon's Descendants, they are destined to be in the minority on the battlefield.
Even in a large-scale battle, the one-time investment will not exceed dozens. Their main function is to break through defense lines and formations.
Therefore, it is the ordinary army that ultimately completes the conquest and occupation.
Right now, the entire Western Lands belongs to two completely different worlds from the rest of the island.
It's a pity that the organization that was immersed in obtaining Life Energy's training method did not realize these changes, and still worked tirelessly to promote Dark Twin Plan, hoping to use Life Energy, this new tool, to create the most powerful weapon beyond the abyss.
But it doesn't matter even if they are aware of it, they have no channel to send the information back across the vast sea.
Looking at the busy scene of the market in the distance, Ine Lily, who stood there for a long time without moving, finally couldn't help but sigh softly, "Ten years have passed before I knew it! The changes that have occurred in these ten years are like a dream!"
"Who says it's not? As a witness to all this, I still can't believe it is true. It seems that we made the right bet when we took a huge risk to come to Western Lands." Sophia raised the wine glass in his hand and drank it down in one gulp, then gently wiped the remaining wine stains on the corners of his mouth with his fingers.
Today, she did not wear a tight combat uniform, but a red low-cut long dress, which looked beautiful and sexy.
Coupled with the effect of alcohol, a faint blush appeared on her face, full of charm that words cannot describe.
Obviously, with the perfect fusion of human cells and Dragon's Descendants cells, the bodies of the three people have returned to normal.
Not only can you enjoy fine wine and delicious food, but you can also participate in various banquets and dances.
Sophia's outfit was obviously that he had just attended a banquet held in the hall downstairs.
"Are you enjoying your current life?" Ine Lily asked in an uncertain tone.
Sophia chuckled and nodded, "Of course! No normal person would like to live a precarious life of fighting and killing. The reason why I joined the organization and became Claymore was because I had no choice at all."
"Tch! You are really depraved." Roar Road turned over Byakugan angrily.
Compared to her companion's sexy and gorgeous skirts, she always wears tights that allow for easy movement.
And it's easy to see from the dust on her clothes that she just came back from Knight Order's training ground.
"No, this is not depravity, it should be called a combination of work and rest. Last time I hid in the dark to observe the training of the current No.1 Arisia and No.2 Bixi of the organization, I took a considerable risk. Although they were just learning I have learned the basic use of Life Energy, but with a fully awakened Abyss Stance, I can level a town with just one blow." Sophia slowly put down the empty wine glass, his eyes flashing with fear.
"Allen seems to have said that Dark Twin Plan relied on the telepathy between the twins. One of them was fully awakened, while the other remained in human form for control. One of the three abyss, Luciela, lost control because there was a problem with mental synchronization. Isn't the organization afraid that the other person will be suddenly attacked and create a new abyss?" Roar Road frowned and asked.
"How do I know what the organization thinks? They were able to send the extremely mentally unstable Priscilla to attack Teresa, and finally created a super Abyss. There is nothing else they can't do." Sophia shrugged and complained.
"Speaking of Priscilla, who has disappeared for a long time, I suddenly remembered the child who used to follow Teresa. She seems to have graduated from the training camp and started to perform tasks now, right? What is her name?" Ine Lily touched his chin and tried to search for his blurred memory.
"Clare! She received the seal not long ago and officially became the organization's No. 47, which is the last Warrior." Sophia gave the answer straightforwardly.
"What? The last one? Are you kidding? As far as I know, she is fused with the flesh and blood of Teresa! That Smiling Teresa!" Roar Road opened her mouth in surprise.
After all, she had seen the true strength of Teresa with her own eyes. Priscilla could suppress Half-Awakened by releasing only ten percent of its demonic power.
"After all, compared to other Warrior, her body has only a quarter of the flesh and blood, which is a huge difference in total demonic power." Ine Lily analyzed from a rational perspective.
Just when Roar Road was about to say something, the closed door was suddenly pushed open, and Allen in a formal dress walked in from the corridor and asked with a smile, "What are you three hiding here talking about?"
"Nothing, I was just discussing the child who followed Teresa back then. On the other hand, as the lord and organizer of the banquet, does it really not matter that you left quietly like this?" Sophia joked with interest.
"It doesn't matter. Anyway, those guests will only say some useless flattery, or they just want to secretly send a gift, or introduce their daughter to me." Allen curled his lips very contemptuously.
To be honest, if it weren't for the need to calm people's hearts and maintain his rule, he wouldn't bother to hold these boring banquets every once in a while.
"What do you think of the child named Clare?" Ine Lily asked directly.
"I can only say that she has much more potential than she appears on the surface. Counting the time, it has been almost ten years. The stubborn little girl has finally grown up. Maybe I should go visit her."
Allen is obviously restless and wants to leave Western Lands and go to the areas controlled by the organization. By the way, he takes a look at Clare's current status.
You must know that he promised Teresa to take good care of this "little rabbit" and not let it be swallowed up by the darkness of the organization.
"Are you planning to bring Clare back?"
Ine Lily was surprised at first, and immediately asked in an uncertain tone.
In these years, she has used her former identity to secretly recruit and recruit many Warrior who were purged by the organization.
Since the rankings of these people are not very high, the organization's investigation is far less detailed than No. 1.
As long as some incomplete limbs or internal organs are left at the scene, you can successfully deceive Abyssal One who comes to check.
At present, the number of Knight Order and Claymore who have defected is almost thirty.
But Allen smiled and shook his head, "No, it's just a visit. During my absence, Western Lands's safety will be left to you. Remember, no matter whether it is an organization or the three abyss in the north, as long as they dare to cross the border, I will fight back mercilessly."
"No problem! Leave it to me." Ine Lily agreed without hesitation.
Because she is no longer the weakling who was helpless against Teresa and Priscilla ten years ago.
With the in-depth development of Life Energy and the ultimate evolution of High-Speed Sword's skills, she is confident to defeat any strong enemy.
What's more, there are two powerful helpers, Sophia and Roar Road, as well as more than thirty Warrior recruited from Knight Order.
In addition, more than five hundred formal Knight who master Life Energy and two thousand apprentice Knight can be mobilized at any time.
After ten years of accumulation and development, Western Lands already possesses terrifying strength that can make the outside world tremble.
It's just that it's hidden quite deeply on weekdays, and the outside world doesn't know about it at all.
"Then please."
With that said, Allen jumped directly from the balcony on the fourth floor of the Lord's Mansion and disappeared into the vast night.
It is not difficult to tell from his skillful movements that this is not the first time he has done this.
Feeling the cool sea breeze blowing from a distance, Sophia stroked his hair and sighed, "After so many years, he is still as willful as before. I really don't know how this guy combines this willful character with excellent leadership and management skills."
"Maybe in his eyes, all this is just a game. Haven't you discovered that he hasn't changed at all in these ten years?" Ine Lily asked meaningfully.
"You mean... he may have the same physique as us that will never age, or may he have a lifespan far beyond that of ordinary people?" A strange light flashed in Roar Road's eyes.
Ine Lily shook his head slightly. "I don't know. Anyway, from the things Allen has done and his living habits over the years, I can be sure that he was definitely not born in the land beneath our feet. As for whether he is from another continent as he told the organization, that is unknown."
"What a mysterious and fascinating man." Sophia subconsciously stuck out his tongue and licked his lips.
"Come on, save it! Stop blowing into the air! If you had half the courage you have now when facing him, you might have succeeded a long time ago." Roar Road laughed at his friend mercilessly.
Sophia turned over Byakugan angrily. "Humph! It sounds like you don't have any ideas in private."
Seeing that the two of them were about to quarrel again, Ine Lily immediately put a straight face on his face and shouted, "That's enough! I don't care how you fight openly and secretly on weekdays, but be honest now. You must know that with the success of Dark Twin Plan, the organization has begun to become a bit ready to take action. At the same time, three northern Abysses is not willing to stay in the ice and snow after learning Life Energy. If we add the increasingly powerful Holy Light Church in the south, the situation we will face is not objective, and we must be extra vigilant!"
"Ha! You are talking as if we are soft persimmons. Organization? Abyss? Don't be kidding! They should be the ones who are scared now. I have been holding back my energy for a long time, waiting for the moment of war to repay all the resentment I suffered at the beginning."
When saying these words, Sophia did not hide his hatred for the organization at all.
Roar Road also gritted his teeth and echoed, "Yes! I train myself hard every day in order to uproot the organization one day. Not only us, but the more than thirty sisters who were deceived by the organization also have the same purpose and determination. Allen said that the organization is the source of all pain, misfortune and despair in this land, so it must be eradicated completely."
"I can understand your hatred of the organization, but you must be patient until the time is right. Don't forget, the organization is just a research department of a country on the other side of the sea. Just eradicating it does not mean everything will be over! We must cross the sea and completely destroy this country! And the large warships being built day and night in the dock are just for this moment!"
Having said that, Ine Lily turned his attention to the fleet docked in the distant strait.
Sound the horn of revenge!
Return this island, which has been severely distorted by the organization's insane experiments, to normal!
Ever since she learned the truth, she had been preparing for this day.