The campaign against the [Ocean] Titan had begun. Kryudera had explicitly refused Yan Huan's direct involvement, citing rules related to the trial of [Law].
After Caesar left, the city-states whose representatives had been detained would never sit idly by. It was highly likely they would unite and attack Okhma Holy City while it was vulnerable.
Of course, Yan Huan had never been afraid of that.
"Then should we fix some roads while we're at it?" Yan Huan rubbed his chin.
Amphoreus had no efficient means of transportation and mainly relied on Earth Beasts for hauling.
Earth Beasts fed on red soil. Massive, immensely strong, and mild-tempered, they would become Okhema's primary means of transport and riding beasts a thousand years later, and even a source of food.
The Earth Beast steaks had received unanimous praise from the citizens. Everyone except Anaxa said they were delicious.
Earth Beasts moved with their powerful limbs and did not have high demands for roads, allowing them to traverse many steep areas.
"How many Earth Beasts do we have in the city right now?" Yan Huan casually asked the official standing nearby.
"Reporting to the Chancellor," the official answered respectfully, "there are currently around fifty Earth Beasts within the city..."
"How many?!" Yan Huan's eyes widened.
He had not expected the number of Earth Beasts, a strategic resource, to be so low.
Fifty? Forget taking them into battle—there were not even enough to ensure basic material transport.
Sensing Yan Huan's surprise, the official hurriedly explained:
"You may not know this, but during Lord Caesar's campaigns in recent times, the Earth Beasts suffered considerable losses..."
"The original plan was to requisition more from the subordinate city-states once the situation had stabilized, thereby replenishing the Holy City's needs."
"But now that Lord Caesar has led the army