The construct core can still be used?

In Glory Year XX, a Beastmen tribe from the grasslands launched a surprise attack on the camp.

The Beastmen surrounded us. The soldiers stationed and training here were caught off guard and suffered heavy losses.

Even the lords of the Knight Guard camp died in battle.

We could only wait for Sir Golden Flower's rescue.

After waiting for half a month, more than half of the soldiers in the camp had been lost. The Beastmen's attacks grew fiercer, and the number of soldiers in the camp dropped to less than three hundred. The Beastmen had already climbed the city walls.

Just as we were falling into despair, a cavalry squad broke through from behind the Beastmen, temporarily lifting the encirclement.

Just when we thought Sir Golden Flower had brought troops to rescue us.

I heard that they were not reinforcements, but had escaped from the Golden Flower territory. The Beastmen had not only besieged us but had also surrounded the Golden Flower territory. This meant no reinforcements would ever come to rescue us.

To survive, I decided to flee.

Before escaping, I chose to steal a map and some gold coins from the cavalry squad.

Glory Year XX.

I managed to escape before the camp was overrun. Later, I heard that the Beastmen had broken through the camp, and everyone had died in battle. Even the Golden Flower Family's territory was breached, and there were no longer any Human territories here.

Unfortunately, I was captured by the Underground City's slaver team and was about to be taken underground.

Before I leave, I want to record everything. If anyone finds this, please remember me.

Anubi, Elite Spear Guard of the Ninth Camp of the Golden Flower Family.

The content of the letter was not complicated.

It recorded some of the events of a deserter named Anubi.

Fang Yuan was not interested in this deserter.

However, from the letter, it could be inferred that on the road heading northeast towards the Golden Flower Family's pioneer territory, there was a military camp.

This camp was very likely a large military outpost established by the Golden Flower Family for garrisoning, training, patrolling, and resting.

Such places were called Military Territories by Lords.

After occupation, just like resource territories, they could increase the Lord's influence.

Upgrading them would increase prosperity.

Most importantly, a Military Territory itself was a large barracks and stronghold.

Generally, Military Territories could produce various types of soldiers, and some advanced Military Territories could even produce high-level special units.

The most crucial point was that soldiers produced by a Military Territory did not consume any resources.

They had a fixed daily output until the output reached the maximum population.

This meant that obtaining a Military Territory meant an endless supply of soldiers.

Furthermore, Military Territories often occupied strategic locations.

After occupation, they could also form defensive barriers.

For a Lord, their value was sometimes even more important than resource territories.

And similarly, since Military Territories were so valuable, their numbers were naturally not many.

Many high-tier Lords yearned for Military Territories.

There were plenty of Level Seven, Level Eight.

Even Level Ten Lords did not have Military Territories.

Fang Yuan never expected that he might actually obtain a Military Territory.

"If I had a Military Territory, setting aside everything else."

"I could make money just by selling mercenaries!"

"After all, they don't consume resources, and I wouldn't feel bad if they died."

"However, the prerequisite is that I can find it myself."

"And judging from the letter, even if I found it, it's likely occupied by Beastmen."

"I would have to eliminate the Beastmen before I could possibly capture this Military Territory."

"Judging from Anubi's letter, the number of Beastmen would not be small, and their strength would not be weak either."

"Next, I might have to expand my army and gather all my strength to head northeast."

As Fang Yuan was contemplating.

Lilith, who was beside him, had also finished reading the letter in his hand.

However, Lilith's focus was not on the Military Territory.

But on!

"My Lord, this unlucky Anubi was actually captured and taken into the Underground City."

"Judging by the timing, this happened before the Great Cataclysm."

"From what I understand, underground cities capturing slaves on the surface usually only happens with newly established ones."

"And it's more common with Dark Elf underground cities, meaning the Drow Elves."

"Lord, the underground city near our main city is likely a Drow Elf faction."

"These sluts are really troublesome."

"They are a matriarchal clan society, where the Matriarch controls everything, and they are extremely hostile towards other races, especially Human males."

"They'll abuse them to death if they catch them."

"Of course, if Lord can conquer them."

"The Drow Elves will kneel and lick your toes."

"Even if you violate their Matriarch in front of them, the Drow Elves won't resist."

Hearing Lilith's words.

Fang Yuan's heart fluttered slightly.

He then gave a "hmph" and changed the subject.

"So, is this Anubi dead?"

Lilith nodded.

"After capturing Human males, the Drow Elves usually throw them to the Cave Spiders first. After the spiders finish eating, they crush the bodies into powder and use it as fertilizer for the Glimmer Mushrooms."

Fang Yuan felt a chill.

"Then won't these Drow Elves burrow out from underground?"

Lilith shrugged.

"I'm not sure about that, but I did some scouting just now."

"The underground city next to our territory is likely just an outpost."

"The main body of the underground city is still deeper underground."

"Currently, only Lizardman patrols are stationed there, and I haven't seen any high-level underground creatures yet."

Fang Yuan's eyes lit up at this.

"Oh, so can we eliminate these Lizardmen!"

"And take over this underground city's outpost!"

Lilith shook her head.

"If Lord is prepared for a major battle, I can immediately send Fire Elementals to kill the Lizardmen."

"If not."

"Please be patient for a while. We need to observe longer, and make a decision only when we see high-ranking Drow Elves appear."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment before sighing.

"Indeed, I'm not ready yet."

"Then let's monitor it for now."

"However, Lilith, we now have the location for the Golden Flower Family support mission."

"The next step is to concentrate our efforts on completing this mission."

"Before that, we can take down the military territory in the northeast direction."

"This way, we will not only have sufficient troops, but the captured military territory can also serve as a supply point, ensuring we don't get lost in the jungle along the way."

Lilith agreed with this.

"I am willing to go to the northeast direction to find the military territory."

Fang Yuan had the same intention.

"Alright then."

"I will produce 100 Hunters, and you will command them to explore the northeast direction."

"This mission is primarily exploration."

"You should not take personal risks for now."

"Let the Hunters explore first, and once the Hunters suffer casualties, then lead the Flame Mages to investigate the reason."

Lilith's eyes showed a hint of joy at Fang Yuan's arrangement.

"Thank you, Lord."

"It's also a good opportunity for me to study the underground city more while I'm in the territory."

Hearing the word "study."

Fang Yuan immediately thought of the Construct Core.

He then quickly took it out and handed it over.

"Lilith, do you recognize this?"

The moment the dark, nondescript stone appeared.

Lilith was instantly captivated.

"Good heavens, Lord!"

"This… this is the energy core of a Tenth-Tier Construct!"

"Where did you get it from!"

"The magic runes on it… they aren't all damaged."

"If this core is repaired, it can even be used again!!!"