Half an hour later, after their conversation ended, Velin turned to look at Lance, who was sleeping on his shoulder, and remarked, "I didn't expect such a great harvest on the very first day. Once the fortress is built, we can begin continuously hunting Gray creatures and excavating the ores buried underground."
"However, before that, we still need to clear out another Gray beast tide. It will be perfect practice for the army."
After years of tentative exploration, they had reached some preliminary conclusions regarding the cause of the Gray creatures' appearance.
When large numbers of intelligent beings left the area shrouded in Gray fog, groups of Gray creatures would appear.
After these Gray creatures were cleared out, only scattered Gray creatures would appear within the following year. But after one year, another large-scale Gray creature beast tide would emerge.
This seemed to be tied to some sort of assessment mechanism. The strength and number of Gray creatures were also related to the strength and number of intelligent beings appearing outside the Gray fog.
Velin looked at the awakened High-Silver Swordsman and said, "Get up."
Upon receiving the order, the Low-level Silver Swordsman immediately rose from the ground, standing straight as he awaited instructions.
"Name and position."
The High-Silver Swordsman wore a solemn expression as he loudly replied, "Reporting to my lord, my name is Gugode. I currently serve as the Squad Leader of the First Squadron, Second Brigade, Blue Gauze Camp."
"Gugode, I'll remember your name. Once this campaign of expansion is over, I'll reward you further."
High-Silver Swordsman Gugode looked excited. Dropping to one knee, he respectfully answered, "Thank you, my lord."
After giving it some thought, Velin took a Gray Crystal purified by Lance from his Spatial Ring, handed it to Gugode, and said, "Every morning, hold