The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

"Everyone, I understand your difficulties. However, I must tell you that the situation in Withered Wood Port is not an exception. Nearly the entire New Continent is facing the same predicament! The tsunami has destroyed countless towns and farmlands, and shortages of materials and soaring prices are almost everywhere... It's not just you facing such a situation."

Hamoldon paused, his tone carrying an encouraging strength, and continued speaking.

"What we can do now is to unite as one, work together, and get through this difficult time! I assure you, the Imperial will not stand by and leave you to fend for yourselves. As long as we work hand in hand, the difficulties before us will eventually pass, and Withered Wood Port will also usher in its own prosperity and peace!"

His voice was loud and firm, like the morning sea breeze, bringing comfort and hope to people. The residents gradually calmed down, casting trusting glances at Hamoldon.

Although Captain Kaidesen had said similar words, coming from the mouth of an Imperial general, these words carried a different energy.

After all, he was an Imperial general.

Moreover, the most valiant navy!

Only these brave lads have never lost a battle in the wars of the past thousand years!

Seeing the Imperial citizens finally calm down, Hamoldon let out a sigh of relief. If they insisted on boarding the ship, it would indeed be quite troublesome.

But speaking of which—

How much does wheat flour generally cost on the New Continent?

General Hamoldon wanted to ask the quartermaster beside him, never having paid attention to such things, but a warm and enthusiastic voice suddenly cut through the crowd, interrupting his thoughts once more.

"General, welcome to Withered Wood Port!"

Governor Captain Kaidesen squeezed through the crowd with excitement, almost jogging briskly towards Hamoldon.

Hamoldon looked at him, slightly hesitant.

"And you are?"

"Kaidesen! Appointed as the Governor of Withered Wood Port by Baron Ticky Cosia! Responsible for the reconstruction here and the resettlement of residents!"

Kaidesen, face glowing with enthusiasm, said, shaking Hamoldon General's right hand solemnly, and gestured towards the dirt road beside them.

"On behalf of all the residents of Withered Wood Port, I extend our sincerest welcome and gratitude to you! Additionally, Baron Ticky has prepared a welcome feast for you! Please do come with me quickly!"

Hearing the invitation from the baron, General Hamoldon immediately showed a serious expression, cleared his throat, and spoke.

"Then lead me there quickly, let's not keep the baron waiting too long... Moreover, I also bring greetings from the garrison of Saint Yil Castle, and from the honorable Prince Colin."

Seeing General Hamoldon's expression of seriousness, Captain Kaidesen became more convinced of his guess, hiding his overwhelming joy behind a warm and lively smile.

Indeed—

Prince Colin's identity was even more extraordinary than he had imagined!

He took a deep breath, bowing his head so low it almost kissed his boots.

"As you command! I will take you there immediately!"

Meanwhile, in the fortress on the hill, dressed up similarly, Baron Ticky Cosia seemed like a clown about to take the stage.

The silver cane in his hand trembled slightly as he looked at Lumier before him with a bitter smile more painful than crying.

"Are you certain? I have, I have to meet him?"

Lumier said without hesitation.

"Lord Demon King will take some time to return, your task is to stall him. Just agree to any terms that are advantageous to us, whether you can accomplish them afterwards doesn't matter."

If you can't accomplish, just blame it on Hell.

After all, the demons from Hell would soon arrive... It's said that the arriving demon is also quite remarkable, being a High-level Demon from Demon City.

Ticky gulped.

"I must remind you, that guy is no ordinary person... Those captains and sailors are just novices, but he's experienced and won't be easily fooled."

In his judgment, that guy definitely comes from a distinguished background, just without inheriting a title. In such cases, he's either a younger son of a great family or his family elders are still alive.

Whichever it is, they're not easily deceived!

However, upon hearing Ticky's statement, Lumier displayed a playful smile.

Not easily fooled?

The Lord Demon King never said he wanted to deceive him?

Besides—

"Who told you that once you're experienced, you won't be used as a pawn?"

Not giving Ticky a chance to retort, he spoke in an authoritative voice.

"Don't overthink it, just stick to the script I taught you for now."

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(Thanks to the alliance leader "The Boss of Lotus Street" for the reward!!!)