Magical patterns spread throughout the city, taking root in flame grass that radiated heat. After the initial panic, the city's residents resumed their daily work, deeply impressed by the methods employed by the little fox city lord, truly worthy of being a sage nurtured by the Knights Alliance.
"The heat transmitted by the rock chain is beyond my expectations."
Stepping on the flame patterns on the ground, Xiao Han waved his hand, and the flame grass swayed slightly. Accompanied by bursts of blazing flames, three two-winged fire snakes darted out and affectionately circled around Xiao Han, full of intelligence!
As a soul-bound item, the Stone Chains are deeply rooted in his soul. Along with Doran's Shield and Flame Fang, they are nurtured by the Demon King's soul, gradually increasing their rank.
The reason he could move throughout the city and mobilize the power of this large magic array at any time was because he had deciphered the characteristics of the stone chains. As long as he walked on the magic runes, he could maintain the heat supply of the entire city through the transmitted magic flames.
The Crimson Demon Flame only consumes his vital energy. He can have the tavern owner cook him a sumptuous meal to replenish his body. Wouldn't that be wonderful?
"Lord City Lord!"
White Fang, who was directing his men to smuggle timber, immediately straightened his round body and greeted Xiao Han respectfully upon seeing him at the manor gate.
Then, remembering the etiquette between knights, he immediately knelt on one knee and performed a standard knightly salute, almost hitting the ground in the process.
After he had composed himself, he asked, "Lord City Lord, is there anything we can help you with?"
"Well, it's nothing. Too many trees have been cut down recently. As the lord of the city, I naturally have to make a statement... So, I've decided to plant trees to commemorate the timber that was cut down for the city's construction."
"Whoosh! Whoosh?!"
Xiao Han said with a sigh, and the two-winged fire serpents circling and taking off beside him nodded seriously, deeply agreeing.
But in Xiao Han's heart, he was thinking about where the best place to plant the orange tree was. His first thought was Minnie's Red Maple Garden. After cutting down hundreds of her red maple trees, he would compensate her with an orange tree... Uh, only an idiot would accept that, right?
"Ah, Lord City Lord is truly kind-hearted."
Upon hearing this, Bai Ya looked guilty. He had been diligently cutting down trees and taking timber for the sake of city construction, but in Xiao Han's words, it was something worthy of respect... building materials?
Xiao Han raised his head, his eyes precisely capturing the bare Red Maple Garden, which had been almost completely demolished into ruins, as if it had been ransacked by a group of robbers, leaving not even tree stumps behind!
Minnie...
Would you invite him to eat a bullet?
Therefore, before leaving, he silently glanced at White Tooth, who lowered his head in shame and decided that the remaining tree stump did not need to be dug up, as it could grow again next year.
"In short, thank you for your hard work, White Fang, and my loyal men."
Xiao Han laughed, encouraging the group of people carrying building materials. He waved his hand, and without needing Bai Ya and the others to see him off, the fox, accompanied by swirling fireflies, left Red Maple Garden, leaving behind a group of figures filled with awe.
Along the way, he inspected the progress of the entire city, encountering busy residents building houses, clearing streets, demolishing ruins, moving timber, stabbing slimes, applying cement, and chopping meat to make sausages...
But when people see Xiao Han, they all put down their work, bow slightly, and express their highest respect to him.
Without the wise little fox, Titan City would have been swallowed up by the demons, and the entire city would have been slaughtered, with no one spared!
The permanent residents all have families, so they will wholeheartedly support their savior... It might be better if the tax revenue is reduced next year.
The northwestern planting area is managed by the Tulip and the Gubang family (a puppet supported by Minise), while the cemetery is managed by the Dark Raven Guild. The Third City Guard is responsible for security management and the construction of houses in the east. The war chariots that once traversed the battlefield have become the means of transportation for materials, resources, and manpower.
Under Xiao Han's diligent governance and with the assistance of the cabinet... well, okay, under Minises's long-term vision and the cabinet's management, Titan City entered its fastest reconstruction phase (???).
This made Xiao Han feel gratified; having motivated subordinates was something to be thankful for.
Oh, he was referring to the cabinet that worked for him, and Minise, who could be fired at any time.
Xiao Han inspected the progress in various places. The eastern houses were built to one-tenth of their original size, and the greenhouses in the four planting areas began to be erected. The cool slime rolled into the alchemy workshop to refine cement and to try to produce a covering film after the purple orchid fragrance liquid was heated at high temperature.
Titan City will surely be rebuilt before the harsh winter arrives.
However, with the four city walls collapsing, more than a dozen great mages worked through the night to build a five-meter-thick stone wall, but even so, they made less than one-twentieth of the progress in a day.
Furthermore, city construction also requires the assistance of mages, such as apothecaries, alchemists, and enchanters. These noble mages, despite their dissatisfaction, are treated like tools by the domineering and powerful (secretly threatening) sage fox, and are ruthlessly exploited. They are told to get up at night to work, and first drink this bottle of energizing potion (a brand made by Natasha, quality guaranteed). With passion and faith (God, save me!), they throw themselves into the great and glorious city construction.
After all, these vampire magicians, whom small and medium-sized families worship like royalty while secretly reaping huge profits, dared to sell a magic soap for 3 silver shells (costing 20 copper eagles). During the demon invasion, they even inflated the price of magic scrolls to three times the market price. The little fox, who hates evil, wrote this down in her notebook, hoping to take revenge one day.
Finally, amidst the weary and terrified gazes of the great mages, Xiao Han announced that there were still nine days of labor reform to go. After completing the labor reform, each person would receive three golden wolves, which would amount to 3,000 silver shells, equivalent to a year's income. Then they could finally rest.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, and with the city lord personally making a promise, these great mages who had stepped into the silver rank suddenly felt a surge of motivation to build a thick stone wall as the city wall.
Watching Xiao Han's departing figure, a complex emotion welled up in the eyes of several mages as they threw themselves into the construction work on the city's outskirts, releasing their magical energy without reservation.
At least, the effort wasn't in vain; ten days of work yielded a year's worth of generous compensation.
But why do I feel...?
Is this little fox with a prior record of raiding homes untrustworthy?
...
Ruins of the Divine Court.
"Your Highness!"
Ba'e stepped forward, leading a group of elite knights, and respectfully said to the approaching figure, "The strange black mist has not emerged, and there are no changes on the side of the Divine Court for the time being."
Xiao Han glanced silently at the Divine Court, which was full of ruins. The flesh and blood covering it, as well as the gushing blood pools, all seemed to have been wiped away by a purification spell.
Amidst the crowd's anticipation, he stepped forward and conjured an orange tree with a wave of his hand.
"Your Highness, what is this...?"
"Oh, you all stay still, I'm going to plant an orange tree."
"Could it be another sacred tree of the elves?!"
The patrolling figure popped out, its bright blue eyes wide open, and asked curiously.
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