Liszt was already preparing to throw himself into a new war.
After news leaked that the Eagle Kingdom had long been searching for the Light Green Gem Dragon, every nation assumed that the dragon had escaped the mental brand of the first-generation Dragonrider and become one of the wild evil dragons.
Perhaps many nations were secretly dispatching people to search for the Light Green Gem Dragon.
But for the Blast Furnace Kingdom and the Iron Ridge Kingdom, this was the perfect chance to invade the Eagle Kingdom—one less dragon meant it ought to spit out a huge chunk of territory.
Many nations coveted that land. The Sapphire Grand Duchy and Liszt had no designs on the mainland for the time being; what they wanted was a monopoly over the seas. The Eagle Kingdom happened to be too preoccupied to look after itself. They naturally could not miss such a golden opportunity. Across the Sapphire Grand Duchy, knights were sharpening their weapons and readying their horses.
This time, I can't keep worrying about my status and only send my followers into battle! Liszt, who had regretted not capturing another batch of great nobles last time, secretly hardened his resolve. I'll seize as many as I can. Any noble from count to marquis, I'll capture them all. Once they're caught, they'll have to trade Elf Bugs, potions, and secret battle aura techniques for their freedom!
Marquis Raging Wave had earned him a Great Elf. Other marquises and counts might not be as wealthy as Marquis Raging Wave, and Great Elves were hard to come by, but one could never have too many Little Elves.
Then there were Black Nightshade Bugs and Thorn Bugs—he wanted as many as he could get. Auxiliary ingredients were worth several times more than potions.
Of course, if