As the news of the Grand Duke's arrival at Hild Fortress spread like wildfire, many nobles rushed in like cats smelling blood.

Some of them rode in gorgeous carriages, while others rode on sturdy horses, pouring towards the center of Hild Fortress like a tide.

Looking down from the sky, these nobles gathered into a dense crowd, like a group of greedy flies, swarming and surging forward noisily.

They were dressed in gorgeous clothes, wore dazzling crowns on their heads, held precious scepters in their hands, and their faces were filled with flattery and adulation.

Everyone was eager to show his loyalty and diligence to the Grand Duke, hoping to gain his favor and reward through this opportunity.

However, amidst this chaos, some people remain calm and alert.

They knew very well that there were countless plots and calculations hidden behind this visit, and if they were not careful they might fall into an irretrievable situation.

But faced with the temptation of power, they could not resist and had to bite the bullet and join in this feast of intrigue.

After all, the outcome of this war was already certain, and the goddess of victory was on the side of humanity. As long as the Grand Duke successfully slew the powerful tin dragon, the remaining demonic beasts in the Moyi Forest would be as vulnerable as chickens and dogs, unable to pose any substantial threat to them.

At this moment, some nobles with unique vision have begun to think about how to use these defeated monsters to gain greater benefits.

Some people have proposed to tame some of the more docile monsters and make them into loyal companions or combat tools of humans through careful breeding and training.

Some people also plan to breed certain rare species of Warcraft on a large scale to meet the market demand for precious materials and high-end ingredients.

In this way, not only can huge profits be obtained, but a stable supply of World of Warcraft-related products can also be ensured for a long time in the future.

In this way, the original pattern of interest distribution will become complicated and entangled;

The various nobles would inevitably develop resentment and conflicts due to the uneven distribution of interests.

Once this happens, not only will their soldiers and knights become hostile to other nobles, but it may also affect the development of the entire war.

In fact, not all nobles are unaware of these potential risks and problems, but they ignore the existence of such risks.

The reason is simple: it is out of absolute trust in the Grand Duke's strength!

After all, in the last pioneering war, the Grand Duke personally rode the majestic golden dragon and beat the arrogant tin dragon so badly that it fled in a panic.

If the insidious and cunning tin dragon had not attacked our camp unexpectedly, that great battle might have ended in victory long ago and become a glorious legend passed down through the ages.

The heroic deeds of the Golden Dragon Knight, the Golden Grand Duke Veronica, will also be spread on the continent. She killed the tin dragon with her own strength and used the tin dragon's corpse and blood to create a rich tin mine for the country.

By then, Veronica's prestige as the founding duke will be pushed to the peak in everyone's mind.

A word she casually said in her spare time would make the nobles under her command, who were usually arrogant and domineering, obey it respectfully as if it were an imperial decree.

They may be terrified by this statement, fearing that their behavior may be the slightest mistake;

Or maybe they will be ecstatic because of these words, thinking that they have received supreme honor and grace.

In any case, Veronica's words have unparalleled authority and influence, making no one dare to ignore or violate them easily.

Although Grand Duchess Veronica now enjoys high prestige, people are more afraid of her because of her powerful strength and noble bloodline of the Emerald Royal Family.

Back then, when Grand Duke Veronica established this country, she received full support from many nobles and the Emerald Kingdom.

Unlike those great founding monarchs who were able to expand territory and establish a country with just themselves and a dragon, Grand Duchess Veronica's "entrepreneurship" journey actually relied to a large extent on the support of the powerful forces behind her.

Otherwise, given the policies of the Emerald Kingdom at the time, how could Grand Duke Veronica be allowed to go to this barren land in the southern part of the kingdom to open up territory?

You know, the southern wilderness area has always been a special zone. Only when the domestic pressure of the Emerald Kingdom accumulates to a critical point will the Southern Development Order be issued as a means to ease internal conflicts.

In fact, this can also be seen from the geographical location of the principality. To the north is the border area of ​​the Emerald Kingdom, to the east and south are the sea, and to the west is the vast Moi Forest. It is estimated that after many years, the Moi Forest will be almost developed, and Grand Duke Veronica will continue to look west for new development sites.

In fact, this is also a way for a kingdom to control the surrounding unowned land. It does not mean that a dragon knight can establish a country by riding a dragon. He must obtain the consent of the surrounding countries.

Throughout history, there have been many dragon knights who died in wars because they were unable to obtain the consent of neighboring countries.

But as long as he succeeds, the dragon knight's reputation in his own country will reach the highest level, and he may even be named "God".

Unfortunately, Grand Duchess Veronica did not achieve this, and her reputation was far from reaching such a high level.

Therefore, this may also be the main reason why Grand Duke Veronica wants to kill Xilong alone, which is to prove that her own strength is enough to support a country, rather than relying on the help of others to sit firmly on the throne of Grand Duke.

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