Global Lord: Start As A Desert Lord

Richard looked at Andaier, who was beckoning at him with a wink, and was inexplicably poked at the cute spot. This girl...

After thinking for a moment, he stared at Rebecca.

"Ms. Rebecca, the chips you offered are very sincere, but... not enough."

"The Ice and Snow Empire is too far away from the desert. It is very difficult for us to travel tens of thousands of miles to mine a vein."

"Moreover, Frost Ore is not necessary for us, even if we get it, it is just icing on the cake."

This is true.

He has never seen the Frost Mine, and from what An Daier said, although it is precious, it is not indispensable to the current Twilight City.

The troops in Twilight City all have their own weapons from the moment they are recruited, and he does not need additional forging.

Only races like elves, orcs, and humans need extra attention, because these races can not only recruit troops from the troop lair, but also train the aborigines into an army.

This is racial talent.

The barracks are used to change jobs for Common residents, but Twilight City obviously has a different development path, and there is no need to convert Common residents into soldiers.

The weapons obtained from the underground world are all sold for resources.

Rebecca frowned subconsciously.

Looking directly into the deep eyes in front of him, he spoke seriously.

"Your Excellency Richard, believe me, after you have seen the Frost Ore, you will agree with this decision."

Her original bargaining chip was not this very Precious mine vein, but after coming to Twilight City, seeing Zong Zongfan forced her to change her bargaining chip.

The original exchange item is obviously not eligible to be brought to the negotiating table again.

This mysterious territory is not as simple as she imagined.

But now after changing the chips, a new problem appeared - she found out embarrassingly that she didn't carry the frost ore, so she couldn't show the extraordinaryness of this ore.

At the moment, it's a little embarrassing.

At this moment, An Dai'er stared anxiously. If she hadn't been unable to make up her mind, she might have agreed on the spot.

Richard pondered for a moment, and just about to speak again, Rebecca suddenly took out a treasure and placed it on the table.

"Your Excellency Richard, how about I add this treasure as a bargaining chip?"

Richard stared intently. It was a statue of a girl in a long skirt carved out of ice and snow. It was crystal clear and exuded a slight coldness. The statue was so vivid that it seemed to come alive at any time.

Reaching out to take the statue, feeling the huge magic power contained in it, immediately aroused some interest.

There is no rush to respond, first open the properties panel.

After taking a look, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Ice Elf Statue

Rating: 5 stars

Features: 1. Placed in the territory, the temperature of the territory can be adjusted freely, the highest cannot exceed 27 degrees, and the lowest cannot be lower than -20 degrees, and can be maintained all year round.

2. It can summon 100 ice and snow elves. The ice and snow elves have normal intelligence. When fighting, they can add magic to the army, causing negative effects such as freezing, cold, stiffness, and trembling to the enemy.

3. You can release the skill - Frozen Shield, which protects the entire territory. Duration: 1 hour, cooling time: 24 hours, you can input magic power to the statue to extend the shield time.

Introduction: A treasure made of the coldest ice, with powerful power.

Good guy, 5-star treasure! !

And the properties are still so good...

Three skills, one is more practical than the other.

The first skill can be called a large air conditioner. This thing may not be useful for other territories, but this is a desert... The dry and hot weather is simply torture for the Common people.

A treasure that can adjust the temperature in a wide range, absolutely.

The second skill, summoning ice and snow elves, is not bad for fighting.

What he valued the most was the ability to summon the Frozen Shield.

This skill makes up for Twilight City's defensive weakness.

And you can also input mana to increase the duration of the shield.

This undoubtedly directly hit the point that his heart desires the most... the safety of Twilight City.

Richard's heart skipped a beat.

This chip is obviously much more fragrant than the pie drawn by the other party.

"This treasure can be exchanged for half a year's output of flame dragon rabbits in Twilight City. The rest of the deal...I need to see the Frost Vein before signing."

The moment the words fell, Andai'er's eyes turned into crescent moons, and she smiled extremely happily, joy seemed to overflow from the bottom of her heart.

That contented expression was pleasing to the eye.

A smile appeared on Rebecca's face, too.

Although this treasure is precious, it is nothing compared to mastering the Frostwolf family.

"Happy cooperation, Your Excellency Richard, may the goddess of ice and snow bless our cooperation."

This transaction is not complicated, it's just bartering. After the general direction is settled, the remaining details are also quickly negotiated.

When both sides reached an agreement, Richard asked the key.

"Ms. Rebecca, after we cooperate, how can we ensure the interests of both parties?"

This cooperation will last for several years.

Rebecca glanced at him in astonishment, and said delicately.

"You don't know the ice and snow contract?"

Seeing Richard shaking his head, Rebecca explained with a smile.

"The ice and snow contract is the glory that the ice and snow goddess spreads on the main plane... As long as the terms are signed on the ice and snow contract, the goddess becomes the notary of the contract."

"Anyone who violates the terms of the contract will be punished by the goddess."

He said with a bit of pride in his eyes.

"In the entire main plane, there are less than 10 gods who can notarize contracts, and our great ice and snow goddess is the most impartial one."

"That's why a large number of merchants from other empires will come here to buy ice and snow contracts, so that the goddess can witness..."

Richard nodded thoughtfully.

This Ice and Snow Goddess has a bit of skill. She can gain fame and earn money by doing so, and spread her beliefs to expand her influence. It's killing two birds with one stone.

As she spoke, Rebecca took out a translucent ice and snow contract.

Richard opened the attribute panel, and after confirming that the effect was as the other party said, it would really be witnessed by the gods, he was also relieved.

After writing the terms, both parties sign their names.

At the moment the signing was completed, he faintly felt that he was being watched by the Ice and Snow Goddess.

A pair of indifferent eyes seemed to glance in this direction.

Although he turned around and disappeared, the sacred breath still made him admire in his heart.

Compared to the Snow Goddess, the Kobold God is nothing at all...

The contract stipulates that the flame dragon rabbit fur produced by Twilight City within 5 years will belong to Rebecca, and within six months, at least 10,000 units will be provided every month. After half a year, Twilight City cannot retain more than 10%, and the retained It cannot be sold to the Ice and Snow Empire either.

And Rebecca needs to pay for the Ice Elf Statue and a Frost Mineral Lode located in the Frost Eternal Land.

The two parties agreed that if Twilight City did not accept the Frost Lode, they would only provide half a year's output of flame dragon rabbit fur. The terms are simple and clear, without unnecessary nonsense, but because of the existence of the gods, the restrictive effect is almost full.

No one would risk being punished by the gods to violate the terms.

Of course, if you want to die, that's another story.

After the transaction is completed.

Richard took the ice elf statue and ground it finely in his hand, very satisfied.

This is a 5-star treasure. Normally, apart from being a little easier in the dungeon, it can be redeemed with points.

On the main plane, only by taking huge risks to capture some high-level maps can you have a chance to get it.

Moreover, this treasure also made up for the vacancy in the defense of Twilight City.

In the future, there is no need to worry about the enemy directly crossing the city wall and attacking the city.

After discussing the business, Richard took Rebecca to visit the breeding base.

Seeing the lively flame dragon rabbits walking around, and the goblins taking the opportunity to gather the rabbit fur that had retreated from each other, Rebecca was extremely satisfied.

This is the hope for the future...

Not long after, two goblins appeared in Rebecca's sight, and they came out of it holding some unknown magic plant roots.

Those rhizomes exude a strong wave of magic power. Looking at the tooth marks, it seems that they have just been eaten.

These are the food used by Dusk City to feed the flame dragon rabbit?

Rebecca and Credo took a few glances.

The goblin had sharp eyes, and immediately covered the roots with something to prevent them from seeing more.

In this regard, Rebecca and Klein looked at each other with a little regret.

But I didn't go into it too deeply. It's a secret to be able to feed the flame dragon rabbit that no one knows how to raise. Naturally, it is impossible for them to know.

However, Kelie secretly kept the shapes of those plants in his heart, thinking that he would ask someone to look for them later, to see if they could find similar ones...

Richard turned a blind eye to the gazes of the two, and solemnly introduced how difficult it is to raise them.

After the Flame Dragon Rabbit visited, he took the two of them to the Jujube Forest and tasted the fresh desert crown honey.

The wonderful taste made the hearts of both of them fly...

The sun sinks to the earth, and the moon hangs high in the sky.

In the evening, greet Rebecca with a sumptuous dinner.

At the tea party after dinner, Richard curiously asked the question that had been bothering him.

"Ms. Rebecca, the Ice and Snow Empire is so cold, how do you grow food? And how do you prevent the food from being destroyed by wild monsters?"

This question stunned Rebecca. After thinking about it, she said directly without hiding anything.

"Our food is a plant called ice fruit, which likes cold and can take root in solid ice."

"There is a piece of land inside the iceberg in the Frostwolf Territory, which is specially used to produce food, which can supply millions of people."

"As for resisting danger... unless the enemy outside breaks into the entrance, they can't enter it."

Richard was a little disappointed, this experience has no meaning for Twilight City.

He wanted to find a safe place, but the terrain of the desert was too difficult for him.

He didn't hold back at the moment, he talked about the agricultural issue of Twilight City, and finally asked.

"Is there any way to prevent the agriculture of Twilight City from being destroyed by the war?"

Rebecca shook her head decisively without even thinking about it.

"The desert is too barren and the terrain is too monotonous. It is not suitable for agricultural development at all, and it is not even suitable for the development of territories."

"Your Excellency Richard, with your ability, you can develop better if you leave the desert."

Richard couldn't laugh or cry.

I'm here to ask you to give me advice, not to pour cold water on you.

The disadvantages of the desert are numerous, but the advantages are also obvious - this vast desert is a natural shield.

There are no enemies around that could threaten Twilight.

Give him plenty of time to develop.

After thinking about it, he was still not reconciled and continued.

"How do human cities deal with this problem?"

Rebecca thought for a moment before speaking.

"The geographical conditions of each territory are different, and it is difficult to summarize."

"But in general, it is better to adapt to local conditions, and there is always a way that suits your own territory."

"As far as I know, some powerful forces will distribute production tasks, buy land around dozens of cities, and share risks."

"Some have signed long-term contracts with some lords who own manors, and targeted acquisitions... What's more, they even occupy a plane for production..."

Hearing other ways, Richard didn't feel much yet.

But the last sentence mentioned made him suddenly think of the Plane Stone that he had been vacant all along...

In addition, he even has world tree seeds that can support a medium-sized plane.

Thinking of this, he frowned again.

He felt that the safe production environment he was looking for might be able to start with these two treasures.

But the biggest problem is how to make use of these two top treasures?

Richard's thoughts began to swirl...

But after thinking for a long time, I couldn't think of any good solution.

Cerebral pain.

The Stone of Plane is too high-end, and I don't know how to use it at all.

The World Tree seed requires 100 drops of divinity to activate, and now Renee injects a drop of divinity into it every week.

At the current pace, it will take more than a year to bring it back to life.

"Perhaps, you may have to wait until you step into the Extraordinary to use the two treasures..."

Richard smiled wryly.

Extraordinary ah.

Currently the most powerful boss in Twilight City - Dark Valkyrie, is still five levels away from this level.

And the higher the level, the more difficult it is to upgrade.

Not to mention Extraordinary, it would take a long time for him to reach level 15.

He rubbed his temples with some headaches, but he didn't struggle any further.

Anyway, with the treasure in hand, it will come in handy sooner or later.

After skipping this topic, Richard's thoughts suddenly jumped, and he thought of the blood coffin buried under the root of the ancient tree of evil.

This blood coffin was snatched by orcs from the vampire castle near the Ice and Snow Empire.

There is also an Extraordinary-level Vampire Grand Duke sleeping deep inside... If this Grand Duke can be dealt with, will these two treasures be used in advance?

He said with a bit of deep meaning at the moment.

"Ms. Rebecca, I heard from friends that there seem to be many vampires in the Ice and Snow Empire. Have you heard any news about those evil races?"

His subordinates are all undead, saying that others are an evil race...Kree couldn't help but smile.

"vampire?"

Rebecca raised her brows, a little confused as to why Richard would suddenly ask about this.

Richard nodded slightly.

"That's right, there are traces of vampires near my friend's territory, so I want to hear more about this race."

Only then did the girl's face relax, and she turned to look at the level 19 hero beside her.

"Grandpa Kelie knows more about vampires than I do... He participated in the blood war 30 years ago."

"The battle of blood? Can you explain it to me in detail?"

Hearing this unfamiliar vocabulary, Richard's interest surged.

Have hidden secrets?

Klein looked at the enthusiastic Richard, but he couldn't refuse, and there was a bit of memory in his eyes.

"Master Richard, there were countless vampires living on the land of the Ice Empire 30 years ago."

"Those evil beings rule a huge territory and have been collecting a blood tax on the humans below, stipulating that every person must pay a certain amount of blood as a tax every once in a while."

"At the beginning, because the vampires were so powerful, the Ice and Snow Empire was still in a cooperative relationship with them."

"But until a major earthquake integrated an ancient ruin into the main plane, the situation changed."

"That ruin, we call it the Frost Eternal Land, and the Frost Ore is its specialty."

"The vampire wants to occupy the territory where countless Precious mineral veins are bred, and an unprecedented conflict broke out between the Ice and Snow Empire."

"Under the shocking wealth, the anger continued to accumulate, and the two sides finally broke completely."

"Finally, in the Frost Eternal Land, the two sides launched a shocking battle."

"Extraordinary, Legendary, and even half-Shendu fell on the ice, and blood flowed into rivers, soaking the ground."

"In this battle, the Ice and Snow Empire won the final victory. The top vampires were killed, and their patron, a half-Divine Grade blood prince, was killed on the spot."

"Since then, the number of vampires has become less and less, and they have even gradually disappeared from sight. Only some remote areas can occasionally hear traces of vampires."

Richard was thoughtful.

Could it be that the Grand Duke Vampire sleeping in the blood coffin survived the great war 30 years ago?

His eyes narrowed slightly.

With some deep meaning.

"Ms. Rebecca, to be honest, I captured a sleeping vampire before. The opponent is not weak. I want to enslave him. I wonder if you have any solution?"