Friel, on the other hand, nodded inwardly with satisfaction.
She liked it this way—she loved this kind of unbridled slaughter.
Jona Velli continued speaking.
"Forget it, we will only massacre the demons in the capital of the Demon Country. For now, leave the other regions alone. However, once you take over other city-states, if you hear even a whisper of rebellion or any ill winds, don't report it, don't hesitate—just slaughter the city."
"Don't let your hearts feel any burden. If I discover that you haven't done so, then I will be the one massacring you instead. Is that clear?"
The Dependents' hearts tightened as they clearly felt the killing intent radiating from Jona Velli, and they hurriedly replied.
"We shall obey your will!"
"Mhm."
Jona Velli nodded and continued.
"However, let me make this clear first: the price for doing this is that our White Crystal City will be completely exposed. At that time, many curious fellows will likely come looking to take advantage of us."
"So..."
Jona Velli's expression turned solemn.
"I plan to establish a new nation immediately after destroying the Demon Country. As for Little Shunzi..."
Little Shunzi immediately stood up straight, snapping to attention on the spot.
"Present! My Lord!"
Seeing this scene, Friel couldn't help but feel a bit amused.
"You must take precautions and punish those disrespectful fellows."
"Furthermore, use torture to interrogate them and find out where they come from, to facilitate my future liquidations."
"I shall honor your will, Great Master!"
"Good. Now, the logistics work must be properly implemented to ensure we are prepared for a long-term war."
Little Fenni, who was nearby, landed on Jona Velli's shoulder with a look of confusion.
"Jona Velli, are you going to keep fighting even after you occupy the Demon Country?"
Hearing this, the corners of Jona Velli's mouth twitched slightly, but she suppressed her smile and said,
"That's right. Not only am I going to fight, but I'm going to fight hard!"
"But this is also somewhat out of necessity. After all, we must seize the entire Jesup Continent while the various forces are still unaware of our true strength."
"I believe that our thunderous methods will surely intimidate many petty scoundrels."
"You should know that there are almost no beings who have managed to rule an entire continent in such a short period of time."
"When the time comes and we break through the Whit Kingdom, I will lead some people to the North Ice Plains to unify that place."
Jona Velli was confident she could easily unify the North Ice Plains because she hadn't forgotten one of her talents.
That was Frost Sovereign, which would make any ice-element creature feel an affinity for her and be unable to resist submitting.
Therefore, Jona Velli believed that unifying the North Ice Plains would be the easiest task.
At that moment, Jona Velli suddenly looked up at Friel with a serious expression.
"Friel, where is that Red Dragon?"
Friel was startled, but she obviously knew what Jona Velli was referring to.
"You don't need to worry about it. I've seen the memories you transmitted to me."
A mocking curve curled at the corner of Friel's mouth.
"If it weren't for that Blue Dragon, I wouldn't have lost."
Seeing Friel's confident appearance, Jona Velli frowned. After all, she had met her end last time precisely because of such confidence.
"You really don't need help?"
Jona Velli's words caused Friel's expression to turn sour.
"Are you questioning me? Who am I? I am Friel! My power allows me to solve anything!"
Seeing Friel's confident look, Jona Velli didn't want to waste any more breath. Instead, she decided to quietly follow Friel when she went for her revenge.
"Since you insist, I won't say much more. However, I must still warn you: be careful in everything, because... I don't want to lose you."
Friel originally wanted to retort—warning her? That was way too pretentious.
But after hearing Jona Velli's following words, she forced herself to hold back. She tilted her head and said tsundere-ly,
"Hmph! Naturally. You didn't need to say it."
"Good. In that case, let's begin the operation."
Jona Velli stood up and looked at her Dependents.
"Little Shunzi, you are responsible for commanding the White Crystal Knights' attack this time. Emi and Mofana will lead the charge to disrupt the enemy's formation and create a favorable attacking environment for the White Crystal Knights."
"Yes! My Lord!"
"Jona Velli, just to remind you, the military forces of White Crystal City have now been divided into three groups: the White Crystal Knights, the Obsidian Knights, and the Crimson Knights."
Hearing Little Fenni's words, Jona Velli was stunned and instinctively asked,
"Who changed it? Why was it done without telling me..."
"Gris and I changed it. You have a problem with that?"
Jona Velli looked at Friel and noticed her brow was slightly furrowed, as if she were dissatisfied.
"Of course not. What? Can't I even ask?"
Jona Velli suddenly thought of something and continued.
"Since things have changed, I'll change something too. Blockhead, your name isn't very good. I'll give you a new one."
"From now on, you shall be called Blockhead. Also, change your race's name to White Phosphorus Goblins."
"Yes! My Lord!!"
"Alright, enough small talk. In three days, we officially set out to march upon the Demon Country."
"We obey your will, My Lord! Great One!"
"Dismissed."
"Yes!"
The Dependents left one after another, but at that moment, Jona Velli called out to her personal maid.
"Medusa, go prepare food for me at the Sam River."
"I understand, Master."
"Liya, Gelina, take me for a stroll around White Crystal City."
"Yes, Master."
The two Fox-eared Girls walked to Jona Velli's side. Friel's angry gaze shot toward them, making them feel like needles were pricking their backs.
Meanwhile, Jona Velli ignored Friel and instead floated up with a smile, resting her hands on the fragrant shoulders of the two Fox-eared Girls.
The two Fox-eared Girls shuddered from the icy touch of her hands, their furry ears perking up high.
"Alright, let's go."
As she spoke, Jona Velli also turned to wink at Friel before leaving with the two Fox-eared Girls.
Although she liked what she liked, Jona Velli had also inherited a fickle nature.
Friel was fuming with rage on the spot, wanting to go and stop them.
But then she imagined Jona Velli wearing that trashy expression and saying something like, "Ara ara? Friel, are you jealous? No way, right? Getting upset so easily, hoho~ You really are just a small fry~" Friel felt very uncomfortable at the thought.
The angry Friel fumed with suppressed frustration.
"Hmph! Just you wait, you'll get what's coming to you."
Friel stomped her foot, transformed into her true form, and flew away... Three days later, all the combat-ready Dragon Vein Followers of White Crystal City had finished assembling.
The dwarves also expressed their desire to participate in the war, but they were rejected by Jona Velli.
Even many White Phosphorus Goblins with a talent for alchemy were left behind by Jona Velli to guard the city-state.
Furthermore, Jona Velli arranged for a force of three hundred thousand to stay behind and guard White Crystal City, and she had Friel leave spatial coordinates on the spot.
She planned to move directly against the Whit Kingdom after destroying the Demon Country and establishing her new nation.
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