Chapter 484 The stage for the performance is ready, and the king is coming to inspect!

The old butler frowned.

Rand's tone was light, but his words were sincere.

Clearly the plan was serious.

But this obviously also means one thing.

That is, this trouble cannot be solved or cannot be easily solved by the power of Earl Dandelion and Duke of Moon Phase alone.

That’s why more support is needed.

What a big trouble.

It's a pity that Rand is unwilling to reveal what he has obtained, something that the vampires crave so much.

The Dandelion family didn't get anything, but got into so much trouble.

It seemed as if he could see the reason why the old butler was frowning.

Rand scolded coldly: "You have already received your reward. My glorious record of destroying the undead has been taken by you. This achievement does not mean much to me. It is just a part of my countless merits. But for you, destroying the last resistance of the undead..."

"How much fame? Wealth? Even land?" Rand said. "You have received a lot from me. Now it is time to repay you."

The old butler certainly knew this, so he couldn't blame Rand for leaving such a big pit for them.

This is what they chose themselves.

The old butler took a deep breath, and the decent messenger dress rose and fell with the old butler's breathing: "How do you plan to get more people to join in the fight against vampires?"

Rand smiled and said, "I plan to be more diversified. I will issue a super bounty mission to the Adventurer's Association, propose to the country to explain my recent profound understanding of the threat of vampires, seek support from allies, and..."

Rand said: "I plan to choreograph a grand drama, record it with crystal, broadcast it around the world, and arrange a tour for the troupe to let everyone recall the era when vampires were rampant."

"Vampires are not only our enemies, but also the enemies of all intelligent and non-intelligent creatures in the entire main world." Rand said firmly, "Fighting against vampires, the enemy of this world, should be the common responsibility of all creatures in this world."

In short, on a more practical level, we need to gain support from all sides and make everyone realize that the next to come after the evil undead are the evil vampires.

The Scourge, a small and insignificant cult that was originally suppressed by the Torch Church, is now able to create a tide of undead and the poison of the dead.

Then, isn't it possible that vampires, a species that committed countless bloody crimes in ancient times, would be plotting something to harm the world now? "What conspiracy are you going to make up for them?" The old butler thought this was a good idea.

"The vampire archon who was exiled to purgatory and is extremely thirsty is planning to return to the main world. We must stop his plot, otherwise a demigod vampire will definitely be a disaster for the main world." Rand spoke as a matter of course.

As a cloud player of the game "Deep Moon", Rand knew about the sacrifice of Grand Duke Vladimir and the far-reaching impact of this event.

But if he said it directly, his words would not have any basis, he could not explain the source of the information, and he had no evidence.

With teammates, it is still possible to slowly fabricate a similar incident.

Now, thanks to Lord Dandelion's greed, Rand has gained an ally in the Kingdom of Rensar.

At least when facing vampires, the two sides are allies.

This ally blocked the vampire's first round of exploratory attacks. It seems that he is quite powerful. As long as he is not besieged by a large number of subordinates of the Azure King, or the Azure King himself goes out, he will not be destroyed in a short time.

Rand is ready to support one or two.

"Then there's nothing to worry about. I will arrange some priests and paladins from the Church of the Goddess of Harvest and Health and the Novice Sect of the Torch Church to help you defend the territory." Rand looked at the old butler.

Count Dandelion's old butler then took his leave.

The lord's hall, which was still being renovated by Duke Rand of the Moon Phase, returned to silence.

"So this is why you've always wanted to form a band or a theater troupe?" Olena asked.

"No, it was just a personal hobby at the beginning, and I wanted to promote my territory. The holiday villa will be a holy land for film and television, music, far away from war, with beautiful scenery and diverse food. Then maybe the legendary hero will decide to settle in the holiday villa?" Rand smiled.

This was the case with the Burning Steel Team, a team of legendary adventurers. The team leader, who was also a top-level professional, decided to settle here with his team.

But now, it seems that it can be further developed and used to fight vampires.

Just as the evil forces in this world are endless, there are also countless warriors of justice. As long as they can make enough contributions in the fight against vampires, if they crave fame, Rand can give them fame; if they crave wealth, Rand can grant them wealth.

As Hand of the King, and Grand Duke of the Moon, Rand could even grant titles and lands.

"Something." Olenna asked.

"What's up?"

"His Majesty the King intends to visit here."

"ah?"

"According to the time, Grand Duke Adrian will be back soon. The King wants to bring his son to travel here, inspect the progress of the Labor Act, and see the newly made paper." Olenna repeated the letter sent by King Marcus.

"Oh, I see. He wants me to help him with the work for a while, and then he can play on his own." Rand summarized.

"It's possible." Olena smiled softly.

Although Rand's speculation about the great King of the Frost Moon Kingdom was extremely malicious.

But based on Olenna's understanding of King Marcus, she felt that Rand's malicious speculation might have some truth to it.

…

A week later.

Outside the Lord's Hall, below the upper sanctuary.

Holiday villa.

The area of ​​holiday villas is expanding every year.

The monster road that seemed to be devouring the world was made wider and wider, the floor tiles were laid farther and farther, and the small wooden walls that prevented wild animals were demolished and rebuilt.

Three large baths have now been built, and the Adventurer's Association's green building has now been expanded to four floors. Plans are now being made to build two more offices in the resort villa.

The furnace that had been roaring and emitting black smoke on the upper level had been moved to the burning area, and the surrounding market was bustling with activity.

Rand personally welcomed Fenris' return at the resort.

And Adrian.

Adrian has brought back the eldest princess of the Lionheart Kingdom and they will be getting married soon.

Adrian came to Rand and saluted: "Uncle Rand, thank you for your help."

Rand's face twitched a little, although it was a matter of face to be regarded as an elder by a powerful person who was also a Grand Duke.

But in terms of age, he may be younger than Adrian.

"You should go meet your sister. She and Taner are in Manyue Territory. Your great aunt is there today too." Rand said helplessly, "And just call me Rand. I'm not older than you."

Adrian looked like he was carved from the same mold as his father, with dark blue eyes and a handsome face.

But their words and actions are completely different. Adrian is gentle and polite, while his father is shameless.

Adrian bowed politely again and took his leave.

As for the eldest princess of the Lionheart Kingdom beside him, although she was confused about the scene before her, she did not ask any more questions.

Rand went to the Burning Lands.

King Marcus might not arrive for another day or two.

Rand had to go to the paper factory in the Burning Land first to check it out, so as to avoid any mistakes and make a fool of himself.

The Burning Land brings together the main industrial systems of the Sanctuary forces.

Rand was well aware that industrial development would cause pollution.

Although with Rand's current size, the pollution it can cause even if it tries its best is insignificant to nature.

But Rand was certain that he would not always be this size.

Therefore, when relocation was convenient, the industrial zones were relocated and the industries were integrated to form block advantages.

And unified pollution treatment.

The Burning Land is already a heavily polluted land, with many places even ablaze with fire, smoke and poisonous insects everywhere.

So if there is a little more pollution, it won’t matter much.

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The Burning Land also produces coal, which Rand uses simultaneously.

Charcoal has good properties in all aspects, but it has a disadvantage. It is troublesome to cut down trees and burn charcoal. If the purpose of cutting down trees is to produce charcoal required for industry, the charcoal will be consumed very quickly.

Of course, this era is still far from the point of protecting trees and forests, but if there is coal available nearby, Rand will naturally not sit idle.

Steelmaking and coal washing are both industrial activities that pollute water sources very much.

The same is true for papermaking.

Papermaking also causes serious water pollution.

Anyway, Rand is integrated together.

Originally, Rand had considered discharging the waste into the sea, but after thinking about the Naga tribe and the expensive seafood he could sell, he rejected the idea.

Rand came to the paper mill.

It's already very busy here.

When Rand stepped into the gate of the paper mill, he was greeted by a moist smell of pulp mixed with a faint scent of grass and wood. The factory was bustling with workers, some shirtless and some with their sleeves rolled up, immersed in their respective processes. The huge wooden troughs were soaked with broken bamboo pieces, rags and hemp stems, and the workers used long poles to stir them constantly to turn them into pulp.

In a nearby stone mortar, several craftsmen were swinging heavy wooden hammers to pound the soaked and softened fibers. Their hands were covered with calluses, and sweat dripped down their foreheads, but they were still skilled and did not stop for a moment. As the hammers fell and rose, the slurry became more delicate and uniform.

Not far away, workers skillfully dipped rows of bamboo screens into the pulp pool. They gently shook them to make the fibers evenly adhere to the screens, and then slowly lifted them up. Water drops dripped down the bamboo screens, leaving a thin layer of paper embryos. Workers on the other side carefully peeled off the paper embryos, covered them between layers of felt, and then neatly stacked them up, waiting to be pressed.

Sunlight shines through the high windows into the corner of the workshop. Several young apprentices are lifting up dried papers one by one and sending them to the polishing process. They carefully rub the paper surface with smooth slates or shells to make it smoother and brighter. Old craftsmen walk by from time to time to check the texture of the paper, nodding occasionally, frowning occasionally, and whispering something.

Seeing Rand coming, the factory manager immediately came over to greet him.

"Lord Rand," the factory manager asked, "Would you like to see the newly made paper?"

Rand put his hands behind his back and nodded, but then he felt uncomfortable and returned to his normal walking posture.

"These papers have been improved," said the head of the paper mill. "Now the pattern is smoother."

Rand picked up a piece of paper and the sunlight shone through it.

It’s a piece of thin paper, and the craftsmanship isn’t particularly complicated, but it’s also the result of a lot of hard work by Rand and the Alchemy Workshop.

Rand will be able to sell paper for profit later, but now, Rand still needs to make improvements, and there is still a large gap in the use of its own territory.

"Oleanna" Rand motioned for Olenna to try.

Olenna picked up the quill that had been prepared beside her, dipped it in ink and started writing.

Neat and elegant words are written on the paper.

Some ink smudges, but not noticeably.

It has indeed improved.

After a while, the ink dried quickly and Olena shook the paper.

The quality is also acceptable.

It is much more convenient to use than the newly developed models.

And just behind the factory, which Rand couldn't see, One Ear was carrying several bundles of bamboo.

Although it is not officially summer yet, one of my ears still feels hot due to all the physical labor.

I am sweating.

At this time, the foreman came over and handed over a piece of bread.

"This is high-quality bread. Let me give you a taste. You work very efficiently, young man." The foreman patted Yi Er on the shoulder. "Work hard. If you do a good job, you will be rewarded. I have a recommendation quota here."

"What is the commendation?" Yizier took the bread wrapped in some unknown leaves and asked vaguely while chewing it.

The foreman patiently explained: "It's just that I have money."

Yi Er nodded and kept it in mind.

The foreman was one of Rand's subjects. He was originally a villager in an ordinary village, but later he moved to a holiday villa. Later, he was hired and employed by Rand.

The foreman usually works with them and does not whip them, but they will still be scolded if they do not work hard.

As a citizen of Rand and a formally employed worker, his salary must be much higher than theirs. Unfortunately, Yizier didn't know how much higher it was. But the foreman could actually afford such good white bread, so he must be a superior person.

I am so envious.

The foreman looked at the young man with one ear.

Some pity, and some relief.

The vast majority of their wages were paid to their lords.

The foremen's wages were paid to them in full.

He could only say that he was very lucky. When the village war had just ended, he came to the resort to work for Rand. He even participated in the construction of the first large bathhouse.

Although the main force was the Minotaur construction team, he, as a human, still provided a lot of references and constructive suggestions.

Up to now, he has become the deputy captain of the construction team.

It’s not wrong to call him a foreman, he likes to work with ordinary laborers, that’s how he got here.

If he had been a subject of Rand from the beginning, perhaps the young man in front of him could have lived as well as he did.

I just don't know if these migrant workers who only come to work during the slack season will have the chance to become Rand's subjects.

The foreman finished the bread in his hand, stretched his muscles, and exposed his streamlined muscles to the sun.

These are not what he needs to consider. He just needs to firmly obey Lord Rand's orders and follow Lord Rand.

This is how their current life is, and they, the subjects who follow Rand, also believe that things will be better in the future.

(End of this chapter)