Pushing open the wooden door that had been closed for a long time, Loran Hill walked out, washed his face with clean water, and looked up at the blue sky, as if he was in another world.
Seven years have passed already? What a long dream.
Her pupils turned from red to blue, and then a stream of air wrapped around her body and flew into the sky.
The emerald green mountains remain the same, and in the distant east, the peaks of the Sighing Mountains are faintly visible through the clouds.
Loran Hill flew towards the village where the giant snake was killed that year. The wind whistled in his ears. The long-lost wind pressure brought a comfortable touch, and a refreshing feeling spread in his heart.
At this time, the Snake-Slaying Village has become a city. On the top of the hill are stone-built meeting halls, schools, orphanages, hospitals and other public facilities. Halfway up the hill are warehouses, soldier training camps, shooting ranges, workshops, and at the foot of the mountain is a huge market. Colorful mushroom houses surround the market, leaving only a few main roads passing through.
When Loran Hill arrived above the city, he saw a prosperous scene. Little rabbits who had just finished school were running happily on the streets in colorful clothes. Soldiers were shouting slogans and waving spears on the training ground. The evening market was lit with orange lights, and noisy crowds were bargaining here.
She slowly landed in the square in front of the meeting hall, and then the delighted guards around her immediately ran to gather everyone.
A large bronze bell was struck on the tower next to the meeting hall, and the sound spread throughout the mountain city. The rabbits in the city looked up, and when they saw the figure with silver hair and a red skirt, cheers echoed throughout the mountains. Messengers rode fast horses and scattered out of the city, announcing to the cities of the rabbit-eared tribe that the supreme prince had finally returned today.
After other cities received the letter, senior officials from each city also came out in droves and rushed to this city.
In the spacious meeting hall, rows of tall brass candlesticks were spread out in the hall, illuminating the interior with brilliant lights.
On the steps of the hall, there is a gorgeous throne with golden carved corners and a soft red back.
A silver-haired girl sat on the throne, her hands resting on the armrests. Seven years had left no trace on her body, and she remained exactly the same as before.
She looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old. If you first met her, it would be easy to mistake her for a weak girl, although she was indeed very strong.
Loran Hill's crimson eyes slowly swept over the rabbits present. There were familiar old faces as well as new members.
"Now, I want you to report on your achievements over the past seven years in turn."
"Your will, Your Highness," they all answered in unison.
The first to come out was the Lord of Snake-Slaying City, Kanda. He was now wearing steel armor and a white cloak, with a resolute expression, and was much more stable than before.
"Your Highness, these are the cultivated fields, orchards, and lakes we have developed within the mountains over the past seven years."
Two rabbits carried out a long table from the side, and then pulled out a huge map, on which the location of each city, the distribution of all production areas, their sizes and a brief introduction were clearly marked.
According to statistics from various cities, there are approximately 20,000 mu of arable land, 5,000 mu of orchards, and 600 mu of lakes. The annual grain output is about 20 million jin, the fruit output is about 16 million jin, and the fish, clams and aquatic products are about 3 million jin.
Watching the managers and the city lord reporting non-stop, Loran Hill was also making rapid calculations in his mind.
The average yield of this cultivated land is almost catching up with the level during the Mercury Dynasty, but it is still far behind the industrialized agriculture of the previous life.
Firstly, it is because of the lack of chemical fertilizers, and secondly, because it is mountainous, some arable land is not as convenient to operate as flat land.
The production of natural fertilizers needs to be put on the agenda. Food waste, straw, etc. are all good raw materials.
As for refining chemical fertilizers, it is still too difficult for Rabbit to do so with his current level. It would be better to increase the production volume and develop more farmland.
"At present, basic education has been fully popularized in various cities, and all underage rabbits will go to school to receive education."
"The courses of study include, but are not limited to, literacy, arithmetic, literature, history, philosophy, agronomy, combat, and herbal medicine."
The education is pretty good, Loran Hill nodded with satisfaction.
Next comes the armaments.
"After continuously consuming extraordinary fruits to improve our physical fitness, we now have more and more extraordinary warriors."
"Each city has a standing staff of 80 armored warriors and a reserve militia of 200."
"Among them, statistics from various cities show that there are over 2,400 Sequence 1 Transcendents, over 600 Sequence 2 Transcendents, 135 Sequence 3 Transcendents, 16 Sequence 4 Transcendents, and 1 Sequence 5 Transcendent."
"Who is Sequence 5?" the girl asked with interest.
"Your Highness, it's Kanda, the lord of this city." A clerk nearby answered.
It’s him. This once passionate young man has matured a lot now. I almost didn’t recognize him.
Kanda, the girl knew, was only Sequence 2 at first, but she didn't expect him to make such great progress in seven years.
Loran Hill blinked, and its information appeared in her mind.
Name: Kanda
Race: Orc (rabbit-eared 100%)
Identity: Lord of Snake Slaying City
Status: Healthy (no abnormalities)
Sequence: Primal Sequence 5 Steel-Devouring Sword (Rating: Excellent Gold)
talent:
【Strong】(Excellent): Strong physique, great strength, and strong resistance to blows.
ability:
【Iron Devourer】(Excellent): Absorbs iron, strengthens bones, and also strengthens muscles. (Strength +1)
[Song of Courage] (Excellent): The loud singing can boost the morale of companions, reduce fear, and slightly enhance strength.
[Sword of Cutting Steel] (Excellent): You can attach your own magic power to the weapon, increasing its sharpness and toughness, which is very effective in cutting steel.
Skill:
[Tempered] (Excellent): Tempering certain muscles or tissues to enhance resistance, but prolonged use can cause irreversible damage to the body.
[Training Soldiers] (Excellent): He has trained many new recruits and has his own set of experiences and methods.
This is a good material for being a general, the girl thought, and then she copied the knowledge about military formations and tactics that she had taught Pullman and recorded it in a heritage gem.
"This gem contains a complete record of the Mercury Dynasty's warfare tactics. It will be your reward for advancing to Sequence 5."
A transparent gem flew out from the girl's hand and slowly landed in front of Kanda.
The warrior in steel armor excitedly held it in his palm and knelt on one knee.
"Thank you for your reward, Your Highness. I am willing to go through fire and water for you, even if it means anything!"
It's no wonder he was so excited. The Mercury Dynasty was notorious back then. It fought wars all over the country, built something from scratch, and defeated ogres, orcs, elves, and so on.
Having fought wars for nearly a thousand years and destroyed countless races, its army's discipline, tactics, morale, and military strategy were unparalleled in the world. Even after it disintegrated due to internal reasons, other races did not dare to test its edge. That kind of awe and fear was almost engraved in the bones of the enemy.
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