Chapter 211 Goblins Have Grown in My Black Oil Field
After the small-scale conflict with the Golden Tooth tribe began on the riverbank, Iron Dragon Thorog did not personally participate in the battle; the fighting was mainly carried out by cavalry and wyverns.
However, Sorog was not idle either.
In the Monarchical Treatise of the Iron Dragon Legacy, there is a statement regarding the knowledge of war.
—By carefully observing every texture on the enemy's shield, the sword's edge will naturally find a crack.
The more you know about the enemy, the higher your chances of victory.
Taking advantage of his ability to soar through the air, Iron Dragon Thorog tried to conceal his movements and presence while silently observing the goblins' actions, not just from the riverside stronghold.
During this time, he discovered something strange.
The alchemical golems of the Golden Tooth tribe are used without restraint.
They used the alchemical golems almost extravagantly, completely disregarding their enormous consumption. These things were basically powered by black oil, consuming large amounts of black oil every second during operation.
At first, Tielong didn't understand the reason, but felt that something was strange.
He continued his investigation around this point and then discovered other unusual things.
For example, the Golden Tooth tribe's supplies, soldiers, and raw materials were transported not using normal tribal methods, but rather using steam-powered wagons powered by black oil energy, much like alchemical golems. Although the models were old, they were genuine alchemical wagons.
In comparison.
The Ironforge tribe was quite primitive in its transportation methods, mainly relying on wild beasts such as heavily armored rhinoceroses to pull carts for transport. The fastest way was for cavalry to transport goods on all fours, or for wyverns to use for express air transport.
In fact, the Ironforge tribe was not incapable of using more advanced alchemical wagons for transportation.
The blueprints for those old alchemical wagons are plentiful. They may not be very beautiful or exquisite, but their structure is simple and intuitive and not complicated. If you buy the core components through a merchant group and then build the basic components yourself, you can get them without spending a lot of money.
The key problem is that the energy supply cannot keep up.
The black oil fields are mostly under the control of the Lorthern Federation. The black oil purchased from the Southern Federation in the border areas is bought at a high premium and cannot support consumption at all.
The Ironforge tribe has a closely connected group of gem merchants, but it is still difficult to obtain black oil at a low price.
Black oil fields are abundant, but they are controlled resources. Unless you have a strong background within the Federation, ordinary merchant groups have to pay a premium to get black oil.
The situation is similar for other tribes in the border area.
In short, the practice of supplying mech golems and a large number of other alchemical creations with black oil, like the Golden Tooth Tribe, is extremely abnormal.
Other tribes are not sensitive to this because they do not have a great need for black oil.
However, the Ironforge tribe is different. Due to the Crimson Wing Lord's fondness for black oil, everyone from Dragon Valley to ordinary members of the tribe is very sensitive to black oil. They will prick up their ears and pay special attention as soon as they hear the word.
Iron Dragon Sorog is no exception.
Once he realized this, he did the calculations carefully.
The Golden Tooth tribe's high expenses are absolutely unbearable with their existing resources.
But the reality is that they can squander it.
Either they have a channel to purchase black oil at a low price, but that's basically impossible. The border tribes are seen as primitive barbarians by the Federation, and only merchants who will do anything to make money are interested in trading with them.
Do those people in the stinky border region want federal black oil?
dream!
Besides, there is another possibility.
—The Golden Tooth Tribe has its own black oil reserves, so there is no need to purchase it at a high premium.
To verify his suspicions, every time Iron Dragon sent soldiers to raid goblin strongholds, he would take advantage of the goblins' distraction and personally go to their airspace to carefully investigate.
About a month later.
Iron Dragon Sorog is getting closer to the truth.
Within the territory of the Golden Tooth Tribe, about a hundred miles to the east, lies a plain that is neither particularly remarkable nor a strategic pass. However, the Golden Tooth Tribe has amassed a considerable number of troops there, and there is even an aerial defense line in place.
Iron Dragon Sorog dared not approach rashly.
He patiently observed from the outside and discovered that convoys frequently traveled back and forth around this plain, transporting sealed barrels of unknown substances to other outposts.
Iron Dragon Sorog followed the convoy heading towards the riverbank.
At night, under the cover of darkness, the centaurs and dragons launched a surprise attack on a goblin stronghold on a riverbank, but were repelled by a series of exceptionally powerful mech golems and heavy artillery crossbows.
Although a certain price was paid.
However, amidst the goblins' cheers, Iron Dragon became certain of one thing—the Golden Tooth tribe had most likely unearthed a black oil field.
And this definitely didn't happen recently.
They most likely rose to prominence because of the black oil fields.
Other tribes in the border region are not sensitive to black oil, have no demand for it, and do not care about it. The Lorthern Federation has no troops stationed in the border region and pays little attention to the tribes there, and similarly has not discovered the existence of black oil fields.
"Based on the current findings, it can be basically concluded that there are black oil fields in the territory of the Golden Tooth tribe."
Iron Dragon Sorog said slowly.
Through his account, Galus roughly understood what had happened and the specific circumstances.
The Golden Tooth tribe deployed heavy guards in the black oil field, and also carried out vigilance and cover.
But perhaps because the other tribes in the border area had not reacted for a long time, they had become a little less vigilant and used black oil almost recklessly, which made the Iron Smelting Tribe, who were sensitive to black oil, realize that something was amiss.
"Sologer, you're wrong."
The Red Iron Dragon slowly stood up, its scales as black as night, like thorns in a forest of swords, slightly raised.
He said, "It's not that the Golden Tooth Tribe has black oil fields; it's that the Golden Tooth Tribe grew out of my black oil fields."
Hong Tielong bared his sharp fangs and said, "These insect-like creatures dare to encroach on my black oil field and squander my black oil like this."
Even though the Black Oil Field has been exploited and used by the Golden Tooth Tribe for some time, its value is still immeasurable.
Because it concerned his future development, Red Iron Dragon was burning with heat and wished he could fly into the sky immediately, rush to the Golden Tooth Tribe, beat those goblins to their knees and beg for mercy, and obediently offer him the black oil field.
He took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing his boiling greed.
The Golden Tooth Tribe has accumulated considerable wealth, and the Black Oil Fields are located deep within their territory, heavily guarded. If one were to fly directly there, it would likely not end well.
He needs to calm down.
We cannot be overbearing when dealing with the Golden Tooth tribe.
He is the absolute core, but the power of the Ironforge tribe also needs to be brought into play.
The Red Iron Dragon looked up at the cliff face and asked the Crimson Silver Dragon, who was lying on a rock slab, "Deborah, the war between the Ironforge and the Goldtooth Tribes is about to escalate. Will you help me?"
The crimson dragon furrowed its brow, its gaze shifting unfocused.
She overheard Garros's conversation with Sorog and sensed that Garros was after the Golden Tooth tribe's black oil.
This is an evil act.
The principles of justice that belong to the metal dragon made her somewhat troubled and struggled.
"The Golden Tooth tribe attempted to monopolize the riverbanks of the Estonian Great River near the border, completely controlling trade in the border area."
Red Iron Dragon said, "If they succeed, given the cunning and greedy nature of goblins, they will definitely exploit all the value of this land and destroy the peace of the border region."
He continued righteously, "We are attacking the Golden Tooth Tribe for the sake of the border region, for the sake of the many creatures here, and for the sake of peace and justice!"
at last.
Galos added, "After it's done, I'll give you ten high-quality magic gems as a reward."
The Crimson Silver Dragon fell silent.
She originally intended to refuse Garos, since wars aimed at plunder did not align with the principles of metal dragons.
However, on the other hand, goblins are creatures of the evil faction, and it is what she, as a metal dragon, should do to fight evil and uphold justice.
As for the son of the Red Dragon and the Iron Dragon, who are inherently evil, he is different.
Under Garos's gaze, the Crimson Silver Dragon nodded emphatically and said, "It is my duty to vanquish the evil goblins!"
After receiving the Crimson Silver Dragon's reply, Garos nodded almost imperceptibly.
【Dragon Taming Techniques: The Crimson Copper Dragon Chapter】
All it takes is a reason, an excuse, and a reward. The naturally chaotic yet kind-hearted bronze dragon is happy to participate in the 'unjust' war.
Red Iron Dragon silently perfected his dragon-taming skills.
(End of this chapter)
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