Ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.
Between the magical 'energy potion' and the 'magic storage jar' that caused them unbearable pain, the mages experienced what it means to 'suffer and enjoy at the same time'.
Thirty thousand magic storage devices have been distributed equally to each defensive tower.
Arthur hired a master dwarf craftsman who worked through the night to modify the defensive tower.
The defensive towers are now like 'turrets' waiting for the knights to operate.
Everything is ready.
However, the 'Dragon Society' has not yet made a move.
The time was delayed again and again, and the winter festival was fast approaching.
However, due to the impending war, the Winter Festival had to be canceled, and the entire city was placed on war alert.
Li Aili did not conceal the news of the impending war in the territory from the city's residents.
Then, unsurprisingly, the merchants sold off their Emerald City properties at low prices.
Everyone was packing their bags and fleeing for their lives.
As for the refugees who fled to Emerald Valley, their eyes were vacant.
They looked at the sky, unable to understand why it was so difficult for them to live.
For a time, Emerald City was in complete chaos.
The once prosperous city-state, built with great effort, collapsed overnight.
All the officials who were not required to participate in the war gathered at the city hall for a meeting.
As soon as Li Aili walked in, she felt the oppressive atmosphere in the conference room.
The rise of Emerald City is the result of the joint efforts of everyone present.
However, the approaching dragon destroyed the home they had painstakingly built.
Li Aili took her seat, and most of the people lowered their heads and remained silent.
She glanced at the officials at the conference table.
“We will win.” That was the first thing she said after sitting down.
It was also the only sentence concerning issues related to the war.
Mr. Mike Kings, who served as the chief press officer, was one of the few people present who did not show any negative emotions.
Of course, if he really came from hell, then he knows far more inside information than any of you here.
Putting everything else aside, just the fact that Prince Arthur can interact with their Hell boss on equal terms makes this war a foregone conclusion.
"Report on the losses of the past few days."
Joanna was the first to speak, "Everyone has been running away these past few days."
"All the shops and properties previously purchased by the businessman are now up for sale."
"Of course, as you know, no one is willing to take it on."
"They came to the city hall hoping for a refund."
"Of course, this point was not mentioned in the original purchase agreement."
Joanna paused for a moment, then said, "So, if we don't back out, it doesn't mean we're in breach of contract."
"If we don't refund, our losses are still within our acceptable range."
Li Aili nodded, then said something that baffled everyone: "Give it back to them."
At the conference table, Chief Press Officer Mike Kings smiled slowly.
The rest of the people looked astonished.
Even Joanna couldn't understand His Highness's decision.
Anne, who had just been appointed as the 'Administrative Assistant to the CFO,' was furious.
"You can't always be thinking about those ungrateful people!"
"The central city of Cold Emerald Territory has experienced more than one war!"
"But there has never been a time when the citizens of the central city betrayed their lord!"
"To deal with such an ungrateful scoundrel, one must..."
Before Li Aili could speak up to stop them, someone unexpectedly spoke up.
Chief Press Officer Mike Kings said slowly, "My dear new lady, I think the Lord has done the right thing."
Everyone looked at the middle-aged press officer who was smiling slightly.
Anne crossed her arms. "Sir, this is no time for you to try and flatter me."
Mike Kings stood up and said, "How many of you believe we will win this battle at Emerald Valley? Please raise your hands."
In the meeting room, everyone looked at each other.
Finally, among the few people who raised their hands, Anne raised her arm high.
The people sitting here are the core management of Emerald City, and officials who know many secrets.
For example, that golden dragon; for example, the Elf King's brother's miraculous alchemy; and for example, Prince Arthur's combat prowess...
"So, officials who think we will lose, please state your reasons for believing we will lose."
The first to speak was Thomason from Black Street, "At least 100 dragons, that's outrageous."
"A single dragon can destroy a small country. Bullshit, we're just a newly established small city-state..."
Another official chimed in dejectedly, "That's right. Even if we add two more knights from the Knights Order, we have no chance against 100 dragons... we really have no chance."
Looking at everyone, Li Aili felt a warmth in her heart.
Although people are not optimistic about this war.
But none of the management team members fled.
Mike Kings smiled, a slight upturn to his lips.
"If everyone here thinks this way, then shouldn't everyone in the world think this way even more?"
"Your Highness, I would like to report on the upcoming war."
“I want to bring this ‘war to slay the dragon’ to the world stage. I want all intelligent races that know the Common Tongue to see this war.”
After listening, Li Aili considered it for a moment, and then asked, "If you report on this war now, will it cause any unexpected problems?"
For example, the dragon that was about to be in the pocket got so scared that it didn't come.
Mike Kings pushed up his glasses with his index finger. "No, Lord."
"The greedy will always be hungry."
"Not to mention the proud dragon breeders."
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