Chapter 613: Ideal 'Cooperation'
"Ah! Don't rush for now, there are still many varieties in the laboratory undergoing breakthroughs. There should be results during this period."
Yaya saw that Elio seemed a bit anxious and quickly comforted her.
With a look of anticipation on her face, Elio flipped through the various results and information on food modifications, nodding thoughtfully.
She had already placed the order task. All she needed to do was check the task progress.
The remaining time.
Elio could use it to enhance her own strength.
To craft battle armor that suits her identity and abilities,
To command the development and task assignments of Brave City.
In this way, it seemed as if Elio had never left Brave City.
After finishing the daily "reminders," Elio glanced at her notebook.
She suddenly saw that there was still an important task today—to follow the Lord to receive the members of the Mother Earth Church.
She thought of the Lord's reminder, and a slight smile appeared on her face.
"To deal with the people of the Mother Earth Church, you have to find more things for them to do, so they won't bother you."
With this thought in mind, Elio quickly sorted out the various documents and swiftly headed to the city gate.
The reason for going there was that the priests of the Mother Earth Church did not like to use teleportation arrays.
Because of this, Elio had to go and greet them.
"Roar..."
The Wyvern roared viciously, its eyes glaring wide, face twisted in ferocity.
The children around gasped, instinctively preparing to flee.
But they couldn't bear to put down the Flowing Crystal in their hands, clenching their small fists and huddling together with their friends.
They stared with wide eyes, eager to see the Wyvern's next move.
"Don't be so fierce, be a bit more gentle, understand?"
The Wyvern instinctively shrank its neck. Fortunately, the expected pain did not come, and it let out a sigh of relief, trying hard to soften its expression.
However, this movement was too difficult for it. Its expression became even more twisted, looking both funny and awkward.
"Hahaha..."
"That was so interesting. Did you record it?"
"Mm-hmm! I recorded everything..."
"The Wyvern looks so fierce, but I didn't expect it to have such a cute side."
"Ah, in front of Lord Yaya, it definitely can't be fierce!"
"That's not it. I remember the teacher saying that the magical creatures that can move freely in the territory have all undergone strict learning and testing before being allowed."
"Huh? I remember now too. The druid teacher also said that if you encounter danger and difficulties, you can seek help from some of the higher-level magical creatures in the territory..."
"..."
Watching the children discussing and analyzing seriously, Yaya couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed.
She originally wanted to make the kids happy, but who knew this Wyvern was so uncooperative!
"If it's not cute, of course, the kids won't like it."
She suddenly had an idea and threw out the little Menglan in her hand.
In the flickering glow, a water element pool appeared in front of all the children.
Under their surprised gaze, the nimble little Menglan quickly grew bigger.
She wagged her little tail, darting around, occasionally leaping out of the water to perform water splashes for everyone.
As soon as the black-and-white Menglan appeared, she immediately attracted the children's attention.
They were captivated by this cute little ocean spirit.
Watching her dart around, feeling the coolness of the water splashes on their faces, her mysterious identity and abilities made most of the children gasp in surprise.
Beside them, Orianna had an idea and shouted to Menglan, "Catch me!" before jumping off the Wyvern's back.
Orianna spread her hands in the air, floating down amidst the children's astonished gasps.
As she reached midair, Menglan suddenly jumped up, catching Orianna perfectly.
All the children had bright eyes and couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow!"
Many of the children seemed eager to try it themselves, clearly braver than usual.
Orianna hugged Menglan joyfully, swimming around, her bell-like laughter making many of the children envious.
Elio, who arrived at the gate, watched this scene with a smile. Listening to the children's laughter, she felt that all the efforts and hardships were worth it.
A dull sound of something cutting through the air came to her ears. She turned her head to look, and dozens of Wyverns slowly descended, obediently standing in neat rows.
The burly Beelzebub jumped down from a particularly massive Wyvern.
His towering figure and nimble movements made Elio realize.
Beelzebub's mastery over power had reached an extremely profound level.
It was evident that Beelzebub had experienced many battles in the Catachan Demiplane, significantly enhancing his strength.
Behind him, Angela had restrained all her aura and sharpness, appearing no different from the other Wyvern Riders. In reality, she gave Elio a sense of unfathomable mystery and power.
Elio marveled at the rapid growth of the many commanders in the territory and grew curious about the upcoming situation with the Mother Earth Church.
After all, for the Lord to arrange such a grand display, summoning so many high-ranking commanders and managers, it showed his absolute importance.
The grand presence of dozens of Wyverns immediately caught the attention of many adventurers and residents of Bay City.
Feeling the fierce aura of the Wyverns, they stared in awe at the shimmering metallic armor covering their bodies, a sense of indescribable security welling up inside.
In reality, although the Wyvern Rider unit was powerful,
Their numbers were so limited that they were not ranked among the forefront of Bay Territory's battle formations.
They typically appeared last or were deployed as auxiliary combat forces for cleanup missions.
Their usual duties mostly involved assisting Bay Territory's other air forces in controlling the skies of the battlefield.
However, for most ordinary residents,
The visually impactful Wyvern Riders, combined with their long-held impressions and perspectives, made them feel immensely excited.
With such a force in the territory, everyone's safety would surely be well assured.
Angela walked to the center of the group, a slight trace of seriousness appearing on her handsome face, and she spoke lightly to everyone:
"The conflict between the Kingdom of Kor Elves and our territory is now practically out in the open."
"They are powerful, with many allies and minions, so we must be careful."
"When defending or going out to battle, everyone must always be vigilant for traces of the Kor Elves."
"Those forces that show hostility or special attitudes towards us also need to be properly understood and investigated."
"However, everyone does not need to worry too much. The ranks of the modified Warriors have grown stronger. Everyone will be equipped with one..."
"..."
Hearing Angela's words, not only did everyone not feel any tension, but their eyes brightened.
They naturally understood the grievances between the territory and the Kingdom of Kor Elves, and they had long resented the other side's actions.
Seeing that conflict with them was imminent, there was naturally no fear.
Of course, they would not act impulsively or deliberately provoke their opponents.
What they carried was different from before. Any conflict and battle with the Kor Elves had to be handled with care.
Nearby, Yaya, after entertaining the little ones, gave them some encouragement and cheerful exchanges before walking over with a smile.
It was also at this time that Matthew completed the preparations for the underground laboratory.
Besides summoning the territory's senior managers and talents.
A portion of the most outstanding modified Warriors who had shown remarkable performance on the battlefield would also undergo pre-surgery training and preparation.
Matthew was arranging their training tasks and selecting experimental subjects with high mortality rates.
Aside from Leon, who was currently defending against the Wokou pirates.
All of Bay Territory's senior commanders and managers had arrived.
The grand display also aroused everyone's curiosity and anticipation.
All the Wyverns soared into the sky, flying away together amidst powerful and thunderous roars, leaving behind a trail of envy and excitement.
A cool breeze brushed against their cheeks, already carrying the chill of winter.
Matthew glanced at the slightly glowing Goddess Insignia, his mind already made up.
More Priests and Paladins must be nurtured.
After this period of probing and research, Matthew had basically concluded.
This path of the Professionals, whether in mastering power or guiding Holy Light energy,
Was indeed as the players and some faithless clerics had said—even without faith in certain deities, one could still freely and smoothly walk this path.
On the contrary, the use of various divine spells was more reliant on the trust and favor of the gods.
Because of its existence, it influenced the number and success rate of Priests, Paladins, and other classes reaching higher peaks.
After all, decades of hard training.
Might not even compare to a single favor or smile from a god.
How could that not be discouraging?
And how could it not be tempting?
The demand for Priests and Paladins, as well as other Holy Profession members, will only grow in the future.
Matthew and the territory naturally had to prepare early.
Whether it's the raging zombie horde or the various natural disasters soon to come, Holy Profession members can play a significant role.
Matthew didn't expect them to go to the battlefield much; providing more progress in the medical system and ensuring security was already his greatest expectation for them at this stage.
The high-ranking commanders and managers in the territory looked at the neatly harvested wheat fields below, their eyes filled with indescribable satisfaction and excitement.
Beside these wheat fields.
Golem Trains and Agricultural Golems were transporting and distributing various fertilizers brought over.
It was precisely because of their presence that the newly cultivated lands could have sufficient fertility to ensure crop growth.
The farmers who had completed the harvest did not idle; they continued to cultivate the surrounding wastelands.
There were less than two months left until the final reclamation statistics for the year.
To claim more farmland and earn more rewards and merits, naturally, no one wanted to slack off at this crucial moment.
The busy scenes made everyone feel very content.
They also eagerly anticipated that more barren areas would be developed and transformed into havens of abundance in the future.
Seeing that the destination was not far, Matthew picked up a communicator resembling a wristwatch and said to everyone in the team:
"When engaging with the Mother Earth Church, I hope everyone can remain clear-headed and rational. Do not argue with them."
Hearing this, everyone instinctively perked up their ears.
They all understood the Lord's character; if it wasn't important, it would not have been mentioned.
"This cooperation is just the beginning. Each of you will take a group of Mother Earth Church members to tour various parts of Bay Territory."
"Except for the Druid Laboratory, you can take them to see all other regions."
"If what they say is meaningless for the territory's development, don't even mention it. Pretend you didn't hear anything."
Everyone's faces lit up with a knowing smile, thinking that this was indeed something the Lord would say.
"However, if they bring up interesting proposals or methods that can increase production or efficiency, you can record them one by one."
Free 'expert' opinions—why not listen?
If it's good, use it.
If it's not, just consider it free listening!
Under Matthew's instructions, the grand Wyvern fleet swiftly descended to the ground.
A swaying team appeared before everyone.
Their numbers were not many, only around one or two hundred, but they were quite peculiar, with a diverse range of races and creatures.
There were quite a few humans, about thirty or so.
Everyone was dressed simply, their faces peaceful, with only a hint of surprise in their eyes.
Elves and Half-Elves made up half of the group.
Most of them wore emerald green clothing, appearing much more modest compared to their kin.
Dwarves, Halflings, Ogres, Trolls, Treants, Half-Giants, and over ten other races broadened the horizons of the people of Bay Territory.
Aside from Bay Territory, they had never seen so many races gathered together and coexisting peacefully.
Even more eye-catching were the various magical creatures surrounding them.
Over a dozen Kodo Beasts served as the main transport force.
They were strong, large, had excellent carrying capacity, and were extremely docile. Their high pain tolerance made them the best beasts of burden.
Before the development of the Golem Train, they were also the primary choice for transporting large amounts of supplies in Bay Territory.
Even now, Bay Territory had increased its breeding of Kodo Beasts.
Their meat, leather, and magical materials were highly valued agricultural products.
However, progress in this area had been slow.
After all, animals could not be like magical plants that could be quickly improved and iterated with various growth-accelerating spells.
Matthew and Bay Territory did not advocate such practices.
When the reverence for life is lost, the seeds of madness and destruction begin to take root.
More than thirty emerald green tall horses happily galloped around.
They were tall, strong, well-built, with smooth fur—clearly outstanding horses.
Matthew could feel the faint presence of wind elements swirling around them, indicating their type of magical creature—Wind Horses.
Wind Horses were an extremely outstanding type of warhorse.
They had far superior size and speed compared to other warhorses. Their swiftness was their signature, and their nimbleness was their characteristic.
From what Matthew observed, the agility and constitution of the Wind Horses were at 16 and 14 points respectively.
It was truly an exceptional breed among mid-level magical creatures.
Of course, it might also be because these Wind Horses followed the Mother Earth Church's convoy and gained some additional benefits.
However, the moment Matthew saw these Wind Horses,
He could already imagine thousands of Wind Horse Riders charging towards the enemy with the cover of magical cannons and crossbows.
Just thinking about it was thrilling!