Path of Light
Chapter 460

Empress Ivini Islands

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The Prisoner of War Camp had a total of fifteen rows of dormitories, each row being more than 150 meters long. All the buildings were constructed with dark gray hollow square bricks.

When the dwarven craftsmen built these houses, according to Roy's construction plans, they did not build these dormitories into large communal rooms, but rather into independent dormitories with individual rooms. Because it was Prisoner of War Camp, the corridors outside the rooms were connected, and the windows were only fitted with iron bars. These rooms had no privacy whatsoever, and anyone standing outside the window could see everything inside.

These rooms were quite cramped, with only two bunk beds against the walls, enough to house four headhunter prisoners of war.

The Row House, which was 150 meters long, was divided into 100 dormitories by the dwarf craftsmen.

In Roy's opinion, these dormitories wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them prison cells...

This row of dormitories could house just four hundred headhunter prisoners of war, while the entire Prisoner of War Camp was crammed with more than six thousand headhunters.

The Concentration Camp camp was surrounded by a three-meter-high wall, topped with sharp iron spikes, and guard posts were built at the four corners to monitor the headhunter prisoners of war.

There were only three thousand adult laborers in the Prisoner of War Camp, including one thousand female headhunters; the rest were the elderly and children.

Under Roy's Prisoner of War Camp Regulations, the elderly, children, and the sick were exempt from forced labor.

These headhunters could only drink some Wild Vegetable Mushroom Soup every morning, all of which were gathered by the female headhunters from the wilderness.

The food in the evening is more substantial, usually consisting of ' Mixed Stew '.

The vast plains are teeming with herds of bison. Although the Half-Elf do not hunt one- Unicorn Wild Ox Unicorn Wild Ox, they do not object to headhunters killing them. In the eyes of the elves, this is the law of nature...

Therefore, in order to alleviate the transportation pressure on the Leishande caravan, Roy allowed the headhunters to hunt Unicorn Wild Ox in the wilderness.

Almost every dinner consists of Mixed Stew...

The headhunters didn't know how to use spices, and they barely used any salt, so the taste of the Mixed Stew was simply indescribable. Every evening when the Prisoner of War Camp Prisoner of War Camp cooked meat, a strong, dirty, and fishy smell would permeate the surrounding area.

In the end, Roy couldn't stand the smell of the stewed meat anymore, so he found the cooks in charge of cooking it and taught them how to Sand Onion, rosemary, and Sea Salt to the soup pot to improve the flavor of the Mixed Stew.

Many headhunters had never tasted salt in their lives, but suddenly, in Prisoner of War Camp, they were greeted with this salty stew, and their taste buds were instantly awakened by the broth...

Every evening at dinner time, the Prisoner of War Camp would become incredibly lively. Whether it was the elderly, children, or even the middle-aged headhunters, they would all hold round plates and line up in front of the cooking pot.

Next to these cooking pots, you can see some buffalo bones, cooked until they turn white, piled up to the side.

Next to each large iron pot, four cooks diligently chopped the cooked offal and beef into small pieces the size of a thumb, throwing them all into a wooden basin. The cook responsible for distributing the food stood next to the large iron pot, first scooping a spoonful of minced meat into a round plate, and then using a wooden spoon to scoop out milky white broth from the soup pot and pour it over the meat.

The headhunters, carrying round platters, carefully held their plates and went to a secluded spot to savor the large plate of delicious food.

For many middle-aged headhunters, their daily toil outside Concentration Camp is actually not hard at all.

It's nothing more than some moving and lifting work. Moving stones isn't that difficult, and it's much easier than hunting monsters on the plateau.

However, the collective life in the Concentration Camp camp was something they had never experienced before. For example, they never had to worry about what to eat every day, nor did they need to make hunting plans or take any risks.

As long as they work honestly, they can eat hot and delicious food every day and live in stone houses that shelter them from the wind and rain.

Those wooden beds would also be covered with a layer of Raw Cowhide, which was soft and dry to lie on, much more comfortable than their hunting life in the Headhunters Tribe.

During this period, Roy practically instilled a habit in these headhunters: they would get up at dawn to eat breakfast, then go to the construction site to work until it was almost dark, then return to the Concentration Camp for a delicious dinner, and finally go back to their dormitories for a good night's sleep.

Highland Slavers have even become accustomed to this lifestyle...

Roy received the Conscription Order from the military and began making preparations for his departure.

After all, he was leading a group of Half-Elf Warrior to the battlefield, specifically the Empress Ivini Islands on the Elf Continent, not on the Pattington Plane.

Roy believed that the Half-Elf Warrior of the Mine Guard had the right to refuse to go to Empress Ivini Islands.

So... this time Roy let the Half-Elf Warrior decide for themselves, and all Half-Elf had to voluntarily join the reinforcements.

Roy had already explained the details of this Conscription Order to the Half-Elf Warrior gathered at the Prisoner of War Camp three days ago, and told them to consider it carefully.

Today is the day to finalize the list of travelers before departure, and a large number of Half-Elf Warrior have gathered on the grass south of the City Wall.

The wind was a bit strong, causing the Tollai River to ripple with light...

Roy stood on a Flatbed Truck and shouted to the group of Half-Elf Warrior in front of him, "Now I'm here to confirm the list of Half-Elf Warrior who are willing to come with me to Empress Ivini Islands. The warriors who are confirmed must pack their bags before dawn tomorrow and set off with me for Padesto City!"

Many of the Half-Elf Warrior before him hesitated, unsure of what to choose...

Some of the Half-Elf Warrior simply looked directly at Roy.

At this moment, a Half-Elf Warrior in the crowd suddenly asked loudly, "Boss Roy, can we know how you made this decision?"

Roy answered without hesitation, "Of course!"

"The Silver Pegasus Legion is currently facing unprecedented trouble in the Empress Ivini Islands, which is why we have been summoned to the Empress Islands to participate in the war. Many of the outer islands are currently occupied by the Gray Dwarf Bandit, and in my opinion, it would be very dangerous to fight there."

"But... it cannot be denied that as a member of the Silver Pegasus Legion, I will absolutely obey the Legion's orders when the Legion encounters difficulties."

Although Roy didn't give any long speeches, what he said was very persuasive.

The Half-Elf Warrior looked at each other, then Half-Elf of them shouted:

"So, as a member of the Mine Guard, we also have the official designation of the Silver Pegasus Legion, so I must also join the battle..."

Many more Half-Elf Warrior chimed in, "Count me in..."

"I'll join too..."

The scene became incredibly exciting. Roy hadn't expected so many Half-Elf Warrior to respond to his call. This time, he planned to bring five thousand Half-Elf Warrior, initially thinking he might not be able to recruit that many volunteers.

However, as a large number of Half-Elf warriors lined up to join, Roy soon discovered that there were far more Half-Elf Warrior willing to go to Empress Ivini Islands than he had expected.

However, drawing five thousand Half-Elf Warrior from the Pagisto Plateau was already the limit for the Mine Guard.

After all, the Pagisto Plateau is so large, and Roy currently controls fourteen mines that are in normal production. The war in the Northern Plateau has not yet ended completely. Neither the development and construction of the mines and Prisoner of War Camp, nor his control over the entire Pagisto Plateau, allows him to mobilize more Half-Elf Warrior to leave the plateau.

Mulin was originally at the North Camp in Tianpu Canyon, monitoring the movements of some headhunter squads on the northern tundra.

Now Roy can only transfer Mulin to the Prisoner of War Camp to manage the Concentration Camp POWs there...

"Hearing that makes me really want to go to Empress Ivini Islands with you!" Mulin stood behind Roy and whispered to him.

"After I leave, this place will be yours. These walls can be built slowly. Try to test the strength of this section of the dike when the rainy season comes, and then discuss whether to increase the height of the walls. As for these headhunter prisoners of war, they can be managed according to the current Concentration Camp system." Roy turned to Mulin and said.

"I'll keep an eye on these headhunters for you, and the rest will proceed as planned..." Mulin promised.

The first half of the sentence was spoken very seriously, but the second half was somewhat perfunctory.

Before dawn, Roy led five thousand Half-Elf Warrior out of the Prisoner of War Camp in a grand procession. They would travel south along the Sudaso Mountain Range, descend the plateau from the south, and then head directly to the Padesto City.

This time, Roy did not bring the Griffon Corps, but he did bring a 500-strong Assassin Squad, with Captain Timothy and Vice-Captain Tennyson accompanying him.

Roy never expected that the Mine Guard would be able to leave the Pagisto Plateau.

The Silver Pegasus Military Department had originally restricted the Mine Guard from leaving the Pagisto Plateau, but this ban had clearly become ineffective...

As the procession passed in a grand procession in front of the North Mithril Mine, Qian Ning stood atop the City Wall and watched Roy depart.

The upgrades to the Magic Furnace at both the north and south Mithril Mine have been completed, and the new Magic Furnace are now in normal use.

Klayr brought back three Magic Furnace, all of which were excellent. After they were put into normal operation at the Mithril Mine, the daily output of Mithril Ingot at the Mithril Mine doubled, and that wasn't even at maximum capacity.

Qian Ning does indeed have some unique insights into mine management...

Roy didn't stop at the North Mithril Mine, but instead drove directly along the Mountain Road in front of the mine towards the South Mithril Mine...

It took five thousand Half-Elf a full month to reach the Padesto City, riding their argali sheep.

Roy didn't even linger outside Padesto City. He obtained Teleportation Portal pass from the Silver Pegasus Military Department Silver Pegasus Military Department that same day and also received a batch of military supplies before leaving the Pattington Plane through the Teleportation Portal in the Central Square.

Just as the Half-Elf Warrior lined up to enter the Teleportation Portal, a large number of Half-Elf civilians gathered around the Central Square.

Hearing that a Half-Elf Army from the plateau was passing through Teleportation Portal to the Elf Continent, everyone rushed out of their homes to watch the spectacle.

When they saw a Half-Elf Army dressed in standard armor and walking in perfect formation passing through the Teleportation Portal, a burst of enthusiastic applause suddenly erupted around the entire plaza, though no one knew who had started it.

"... Go for it!" someone shouted from the crowd.

"Go and drive those Gray Dwarf Bandit out, and better yet, send them back to their homeland," another elf shouted.

"We await news of your victory in Padesto City!"

These Half-Elf Warrior arrived at Pattington Island with the blessings of the Half-Elf in the Padesto City. The town square of Pattington Island was also piled with a large amount of military supplies. As soon as the Half-Elf Warrior stepped out of the Teleportation Portal, they were immediately led by the Teleportation Portal guards to the street outside the square.

The town on Pattington Island remains unchanged, nestled within a sliver of the mountainside, with various buildings crammed into the entire town.

As the Half-Elf Warrior emerged one after another, the streets of the town simply couldn't accommodate so many of Half-Elf Warrior.

Roy then led the Half-Elf Warrior to the dock, where the beach was relatively empty.

Gazing at the clear and azure Endless Sea, countless Half-Elf Warrior cheered. Many Half-Elf had not seen the sea for many years. A group of Half-Elf Warrior stood on the beach, running around like madmen, and then lay down on the soft sand.

Today, Pattington Island has become Transit Station for supplies for the Silver Pegasus Legion. Not only are large quantities of military supplies stockpiled in the island town, but a portion has also been preserved in the Padesto City in the Pattington Plane.

Therefore, the island's docks have long been home to the Silver Pegasus Legion's sailboats.

Roy brought a total of 5,000 Half-Elf Warrior with him this time, and the ships currently docked on the island simply cannot transport so many Half-Elf Warrior.

So Roy could only wait for the logistics department to mobilize ships from all over the place...

Roy waited on Pattington Island for a whole day.

It wasn't until the afternoon of the following day that the Silver Pegasus Legion's later division managed to gather enough sailboats to transport the five thousand Half-Elf Warrior Roy had brought out to sea.

Due to the short notice, the logistics department of the legion mobilized a wide variety of ships, including various medium-sized sailing ships.

Roy stood at the bow of the ship, smelling the familiar sea breeze, his heart filled with many inexplicable emotions. He looked out at the distant Parrham Island Prison, but could only see a blurry black shadow on the sea.

Twenty sailing ships braved the wind and waves, heading east. After sailing for a full day and night, the captains quietly told Roy that the fleet was about to reach the outskirts of the Empress Ivini Islands...

They ventured so far out to sea; no wonder the Naga Sea Clan and the Silver Moon Elf fought over this island.

This place is indeed quite far from the Elf Continent. It would probably take the elven army a lot of resources to control this island...

Many of the Half-Elf Warrior, who hadn't been on a ship in a long time, were seasick. Many elves lay listlessly in their cabins, but as soon as they heard they were about to reach the Empress Ivini Islands, they immediately sprang to life and climbed out of bed...

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