Chapter 809: Chapter 500: Inspecting the Mine, Harold the Fool
This place doesn’t seem like a building. It lacks a clear affiliation.
Ultimately, it’s a significant hidden threat.
Zong Shen can only delay for now, at least to ensure normal production for a period.
For this, he must find a way to conceal the mine entrance.
Before more Lords discover here, continuously increase the forces and manpower at the mine.
Zong Shen contemplated for a moment; there’s still a long way to go concerning the mine’s construction.
After delegating all short-term important matters, Zong Shen decided to leave.
Dogman Chief Dutra, accompanied by several managing Dogman Prophets and Fourth Squad of Wolf Cavalry, escorted Zong Shen and others to the mine entrance.
Outside the mine, the Eagle was idly cleaning its feathers with its beak.
Its gigantic size almost startled Dutra.
The accompanying Dogman Prophets were even more unbearable, standing there constantly trembling.
If Zong Shen and his group were right in front, the kobolds would definitely be scared out of their wits.
For these little pups, the Dragon Vein Griffin is undoubtedly a terrifying predator.
Furthermore, it possesses the True Dragon Bloodline, releasing Dragon Force unintentionally.
That’s also why the Eagle is more powerful than ordinary griffins.
Who knows which giant dragon caused such chaos.
Dogmen are renowned Dragon Servants, extremely fearful of such Dragon Force.
The Eagle, however, was very calm; it merely turned its head to glance and showed no interest.
To the Eagle, the kobolds are far too scrawny, unworthy of being its feed.
In this regard, the Eagle adheres to a minimalist style.
Towards Alien Races, it only has two standards: edible/not edible.
"This is my new mount, the Eagle."
"You don’t need to be afraid."
"Alright, go back now."
Zong Shen found the kobolds’ reactions amusing.
Differences between races are indeed quite evident.
Upon hearing his words, Dutra and those Dogman Prophets seemed relieved.
They quickly bowed and hurried back into the mine without a backward glance.
Zong Shen mounted the Eagle’s back again, and once everyone was seated, the Eagle took off once more.
This time, Zong Shen’s destination was within the Territory.
Since they’ve returned, and a Space Beacon is set up outside Boss Bang.
They aren’t in a hurry to return now; they can go back to the Territory first to have a look.
It’s about forty to fifty kilometers from the mine to the Territory.
For the Burden-Bearer Mecha, it might take an hour and a half to reach.
But the Eagle is different; it only took them five or six minutes to fly over the Territory.
The Eagle and Zong Shen have a contract relationship, and the Territory’s Defense Arrow Towers consider it friendly, so they won’t attack.
As they flew over the living area of the Territory at low altitude, Zong Shen noticed chaos below.
Several large bonfire pits were lit, and two lines stretched over hundreds of meters.
The Eagle finally flew to the central area and landed outside the Lord’s Courtyard.
Zong Shen deftly jumped off its back.
He removed his Battle Helmet and stored it in the Storage Grid.
He walked straight into the Lord’s Courtyard, seeing the Lord’s Small Tower lit up.
So he went to the building’s entrance, where he could faintly hear conversation inside.
The voices were loud, indicating the speaker was somewhat agitated.
And it was a young man’s voice.
Thinking about this, Zong Shen couldn’t help but frown and directly pushed open the door.
"Creak..."
With the door opening, Zong Shen understood the situation.
The long table in the dining room was almost full of people.
Luna sat at the head, Marie to her right.
To her left was a blond man.
He wore light armor with a roaring giant dragon badge, indicating a kingdom background.
The long table was a mess of plates and cups, with purple-red wine dripping on the surface.
It seemed these people had just finished dining.
When the door was pushed open, the lively conversation abruptly stopped.
"My Lord, why have you returned?"
Luna and Marie immediately stood to greet him.
Zong Shen smiled and waved his hand.
The blond man at the table seemed quite arrogant.
He had not risen or introduced himself.
Those drinking with him were the same.
From their attire, it was clear they were all Light Cavalry.
So their identities were self-evident.
Zong Shen quickly walked up to the table, a smile still on his face.
Luna and Marie exchanged a glance and hurried to catch up.
"My Lord, we forgot to introduce."
"This is Harold, the eldest son of Baron Bezos."
"He brought Light Cavalry to escort refugees to us."
Marie stepped forward, standing before the blond man to introduce him.
By then, Zong Shen had reached the table.
Only then did Harold slowly stand, looking at Zong Shen without a word.
Some inexplicable tension spread through the air.
"Harold?"
Zong Shen grinned, not extending his hand.
He could sense this lad’s inexplicable hostility and disdain toward him.
Hearing his name mentioned, Harold nodded.
"Indeed."
As a guest, he lacked any courteous awareness, instead acting aloof.
"Heh, I’m the Lord of this place."
"My name is Zong Shen, and I’m a friend of your father’s."
Zong Shen naturally knew who Harold was, Baron Bezos’s cherished eldest son.
So he wasn’t angry, opting to continue the interaction.
"Humph, what Lord."
"This is Boss Bang’s jurisdiction, and my father is the Governor of Boss Bang!"
He declared righteously, lowering Zong Shen’s status.
Hearing Harold’s words, Zong Shen already considered him a fool.
