NOVPUBChapter 472 -473: A Visitor from the Rebel Palace (1st Update)
After finding the root of the problem, Lin Qian’s Heavenly Art Department had successfully developed the antidote.
However, members of the Black Corner Clan from the Black Corner Army, who wanted to obtain the antidote to resolve the dangers in their bodies, had to take a heart demon oath, pledging allegiance to serve the Huaxia Empire before they could receive the antidote.
For this requirement, the members of the Black Corner Clan had no objections; they all readily took the heart demon oath, willing to serve the Huaxia Empire before unhesitatingly gulping down the antidote.
Only when they saw black smoke leaving their bodies and rising into the sky did they breathe a sigh of relief, finally at ease.
When the antidote had first been developed, one of the Six Crystal Generals who had gone to get the Enlistment Wine bravely volunteered to test the antidote.
The emerging black aura from his body indicated the success of the antidote.
It was only after witnessing this living example that the Black Corner Clansmen felt assured enough to take the antidote themselves.
As for serving the Huaxia Empire? What did that matter when they learned of the treachery involved in the Enlistment Wine bestowed by the Black Corner Emperor? They could only feel resentment toward the current Black Corner Emperor.
Especially after hearing from the scholars of the Heavenly Art Department that their life force would silently fade away and be seized after their temperaments had drastically changed—where it was taken, they had no clue.
After swearing allegiance to the Huaxia Empire, these members of the Black Corner Clan were assigned their first task.
However, the first task given to them by the Huaxia Empire was beyond their belief.
According to their original expectations, the tasks assigned to them by the Huaxia Empire would be extremely challenging and fraught with danger.
For example, being at the forefront of a charge into battle or attacking arrays—situations with heavy casualties. After all, they were captives, to be dealt with accordingly, within the process of being cleared out.
What they hadn’t expected was that the task given to them was exceptionally easy.
“Contact fellow clansmen in other cities to ensure their temperaments haven’t changed, to inform them of the truth, and to avoid confrontation early on when the Huaxia Empire army attacks. Return after the war to take the antidote. Do your best,” was the instruction.
Such a task was hardly a challenge at all for them, with no difficulty whatsoever.
Even some of the quarrelsome members of the Black Corner Clan eagerly volunteered to join the army of the Huaxia Empire, wanting to participate in the upcoming war.
They certainly didn’t believe that Lin Qian, having simply conquered this Mountain City, would then end the war.
However, their request was sternly refused by Lin Qian when it truly came time for the empire to go to war, as the stage belonged solely to the Huaxia Empire.
Using such uncontrollable and untrained forces would only create chaos for him and serve no other purpose.
To become a member of the Imperial Army, they must switch to Soul Device equipment and undergo professional training; otherwise, they would be unable to integrate with the Imperial Army and the War Beast Army.
In fact, the protective guards had undergone specialized training, but as a precaution, their Soul Device equipment wasn’t as advanced as what was used by the Imperial Army or the War Beast Army.
Additionally, although these warriors could employ various weapons of war, any sign of mutiny would instantly revoke their rights to use these weapons, which were designed to self-destruct if necessary.
The rejected and warlike members of the Black Corner Clan had no choice but to leave, disappointed.
At this moment, on a spacious area of the Mountain City, the craftsmen of the Fire Department and the scholars of the Heavenly Art Department were collaborating to build the Tactics Hall.
Beside them, the Dwarves, who had once been enslaved in this city, gathered around, marveling at the exquisite craftsmanship of the Fire Department’s men.
Looking at the craftsmen of the Fire Department, the Dwarves’ eyes were filled with respect and admiration, deeply impressed by their forging skills, bowing in reverence.
They had always believed their own Dwarf Clan’s artifact refining and crafting techniques were unparalleled.
Yet here, they were astonished to witness such extraordinary forging skills possessed by the Human Clan.
The busy craftsmen and scholars put aside their tools and respectfully greeted Lin Qian as he approached from afar: “We pay our respects to Your Majesty.”
“Rise, continue with your work,” Lin Qian nodded, signaling them to focus on constructing the temporary Tactics Hall.
With His Majesty watching over them, the craftsmen of the Fire Department and the scholars of the Heavenly Art Department worked with even greater enthusiasm.
The observing Dwarves, upon seeing Lin Qian’s arrival, also recognized the identity of this young Human, looking embarrassed and unsure of the proper address.
One Dwarf eventually took the initiative, adopting the same title used by the craftsmen and scholars: “Your Majesty!”
“We pay our respects to Your Majesty!”
Voices unevenly rang out from the Dwarves, their faces flushing as they looked toward Lin Qian.
At this moment, the Dwarves were perplexed and anxious, for the young Human man before them had the power to determine their lives and deaths in just a word.
It was obvious that these craftsmen and scholars belonged to the young Human man, and by protocol, while constructing such a building and employing their craft, they should not be observed, as it might constitute stealing secrets.
Furthermore, upon noticing Lin Qian approaching them, the Dwarves grew even more fearful.
Were they wondering if he came to seek justice and whether their lives were in peril?
Being enslaved for decades created a profound shadow in the hearts of the Dwarf Clan.
“My gaze from afar told me you seem to hold the men of the Fire Department in high regard, and your eyes shimmer with aspiration,” Lin Qian addressed them with a friendly smile, continuing, “I am curious if you have any interest in joining the Fire Department.”
“Ah?”
Hearing Lin Qian’s words, the Dwarves exchanged looks, evidently in disbelief of what they had heard. 𝓃ℴ𝓋𝓹𝓊𝓫.𝒸𝓸𝓂
“The Fire Department is responsible for artifact refining and manufacturing within my Huaxia Empire. To transform this city, which your clan crafted, I fear I need your help,” Lin Qian looked at the stunned Dwarves with sincerity, “Would you be willing to become my subjects, no longer be enslaved, and to fully utilize your true talents?”
With that, Lin Qian pointed to the busy craftsmen: “To become part of them, to learn more advanced skills.”
The Dwarves exchanged glances, their faces showing delighted colors, fervently taking the heart demon oath and pledging themselves as citizens of the Huaxia Empire.
“Haha, come on over!” Seeing this, the craftsmen of the Fire Department warmly beckoned the eager Dwarves.
Just as Lin Qian had arranged for the Dwarves, Yue Liqun suddenly rushed over in haste: “Your Majesty, messengers from the Rebel Palace have arrived.”
