Searching the Mangroves for Ducks (Third Update, Bonus Chapter for 1,600 Monthly Votes)

Igniting the fire dragon bone looked to be a vast undertaking. Liszt even doubted whether gathering all the fire dragon magic power on Black Horse Island would be enough to ignite it.

"Hopefully, with the help of the Smoke Mission, I can ignite as much of it as possible!"

But extracting fire dragon magic power would have to wait. At this stage, he did not have enough serfs to arrange production. Once construction began on Black Horse Island, there would definitely be a massive labor shortage.

After one last look at the fire dragon bone, Liszt returned to Port Town.

Because he needed to attend the investiture ceremony the day after tomorrow, he did not have time to remain on Black Horse Island any longer and had to return to Flower Town tomorrow. That night in Port Town, he held a brief meeting.

"Measuring the island only means surveying its perimeter once, but the royal envoys and the Tulip Castle envoys will certainly set foot on Black Horse Island and stay in Port Town for several days. So secrecy must be handled properly. Advisor Gortai, what arrangements have you made?" Liszt asked.

"My lord, there are four places on Black Horse Island that require attention. First are the Black Blood Steeds on the pasture. They must be strictly guarded to prevent discovery."

Gortai reported, "Second are the bones in the Burial Ground. No matter what creature they came from, once discovered, they will inevitably attract covetous eyes. Third is the Fire Dragon Brickworks. The formulas for the stone slabs, culverts, and pottery must all be strictly guarded. Lastly, there is the rubber plantation. Rubber is simply too important."

Liszt looked toward Karl Hammer.

Karl immediately rose and reported, "The patrol unit has now completed its training and established patrol arrangements