Lord's Log: "Your divine architect, Jin Xiuer, has completed the territory building 'Tier 3 Blacksmith Shop'. Due to the divine architect bonus, your blacksmith shop level has increased by 1."
Su Yue looked at the fourth-tier blacksmith shop in front of him, as well as the numerous houses within his territory. It would be a lie to say he wasn't happy.
He had been fighting outside.
They didn't pay attention to the development and construction within the territory, and when they came back, wow!
Looking at the progress of the Lord's Log, putting aside whether or not to receive the holy monks of the St. James Brothers, he was still more inclined towards Abraham and the Devil's Cult. He first looked at the Lord's Log.
The white horse was taken away by Eric, a fourth-rank government official.
This talented administrator also managed the territory very well; at least the farmers' quarters were no longer as chaotic as Su Yue had seen them before.
"Your territory has completed the construction of Tier 3 houses. Due to the bonus from Jin Xiuer's divine architect, the building level has increased by 1, and you have obtained Tier 4 houses."
"Your territory has completed the construction of the third-tier city wall. Due to the bonus from Jin Xiuer's divine architect, the building level has increased by 1, and you have obtained the fourth-tier city wall."
"Your territory has completed the construction of a Tier 3 road. Due to the bonus from Jin Xiuer, a god-level architect, the building level has increased by 1, and you have obtained a Tier 5 road."
Su Yue glanced around and his eyelids twitched. In the distance, the city wall made of giant rocks had already been erected near the city's storage warehouse and tavern in the territory. The fourth-tier city wall not only had high defense, but also high health. What was even more outrageous was that Su Yue had returned with nearly two thousand troops and found that the roads in the territory had already been paved.
Previously, the Canaan territory was covered with a series of dilapidated dirt roads, the kind that would pile up mud after rain. But now, the main road connecting the council, the shrine of the gods, the tavern, and the blacksmith's shop was all connected. Su Yue almost didn't recognize that this was his own territory.
How can one word describe the sheer joy I feel?
Jin Xiuer, her pretty face flushed, rushed towards Su Yue: "Master, you're back!~"
The sweet, apple-like scent of the young girl wafted into the arms of the White Horse Lord. The handsome Divine Lord held the girl in his arms, stroking her long, glossy black hair, completely oblivious to the hint of jealousy that flashed in Europa's eyes beside him...
"They're back, they're back, with over two thousand troops... Do we have enough herbs now?"
"That's not enough... but I can ask the farmers to go up the mountain to gather some... but it'll be dark in four hours..."
The second day of the Turin World was about to end. Su Yue felt a chill for no reason. He turned his head and glanced at the viewer, only to find Europa looking at him with a beaming smile.
That's strange, why do I feel a chill down my spine?
Jin Xiuer stuck her tongue out at Su Yue.
As a god-level architect.
Its value is no joke. Although it's only at the fourth tier, its true value is probably immeasurable, especially for Lord Su Yue. The development of a territory means logistics and trump cards; the stronger the trump cards, the more powerful the logistics.
The higher the potential for expansion and recruitment, the better the territory's development.
The economy is one aspect.
Leading in construction is another aspect. It can be said that Jin Xiuer is the veteran architect of Su Yue's territory. This succubus girl is hardworking and dedicated, and is simply a lucky star.
Su Yue looked at her and smiled, "What kind of reward do you want? You've done a great service."
Jin Xiuer pointed to her pretty face, her cheeks flushed, and said, "I want the lord to kiss me."
"no!!"
Europa's voice came through.
Su Yue turned his head. Could it be that Europa was also the sixth?
Europa said seriously, "The army is currently returning to its territory to regroup, and some soldiers carrying the wounded are slowly making their way back. What kind of behavior is this?"
Jin Xiuer looked at Su Yue with a wronged expression, her face showing a manipulative, scheming look. Su Yue laughed and said, "Alright, alright, stop vying for favor..."
Not far away, a dozen or so monks from the Holy See's Order of Saint Georgia gathered together, speaking in the Imperial language.
Father Schwarz von Richter, wearing a cross and dressed in robes reminiscent of the clergy of a previous Christian era, was not the cardinal of legend, but his long gray beard and tall stature still made him stand out in the crowd.
The priest's white robe was spotless.
"Greetings, Your Excellency Su Yue, Baron of the Bato Empire. News of your campaign has been relayed through the Holy See, and the Holy Church will spread your achievements throughout the Empire's territories."
Everyone loves flattery, especially from this seemingly serious and tall priest, whose flattery was not at all mercenary, but rather extremely believable.
Su Yue smiled and said, "Father Schwartz, you are too kind. I had heard from my subordinates that noble beggar monks had come to the territory. I was also honored to learn that they were members of the St. John's Brotherhood."
The dozen or so clergymen behind Schwarz von Richter all bowed to Su Yue.
"No need for formalities. Since we've chosen to preach in Canaan, we should all get along well in the future."
Su Yue's words seemed to carry a deeper meaning.
Schwarz von Richter looked around at Su Yue, seemingly searching for someone. Su Yue guessed he might be looking for Abraham. But Abraham was always elusive; perhaps this great devil didn't want to clash with the members of the Holy See's friars in person, so he disappeared?
Schwarz von Richter's gaze lingered on Europa's face for half a second, then glanced at Gregory and Walter Lawrence. His eyes showed deep respect when he looked at Gregory.
He frowned slightly when he looked at Walter Lawrence.
Su Yue observed the priest's demeanor and sensed that the man was not simple.
He glanced at Europa.
Europa, as if by telepathy, cast a detection spell...
"Schwarz von Richter, seventh-rank cardinal, skills: Divine Invocation, Cleric Arts..."
"???"
Su Yue was stunned.
A seventh-ranking cardinal?!
Even if he wasn't an archbishop, he should be a prominent figure in the empire, right? How could a bishop of that rank hide himself as a priest and come to his Canaanite territory to preach? And with a large group of people behind him?
Europa suddenly recalled.
He then used his detection technique to investigate the St. George's Brotherhood behind Bishop Schwartz... Good heavens, Su Yue didn't know until he investigated that the members of this St. George's Brotherhood were all at least at the fourth rank!
"..."
Su Yue said, "Father, you are a guest. Please come with me to the council hall. I suppose you have important matters to discuss in my territory."
Schwarz von Richter (Cardinal) vaguely sensed something was amiss, but said nothing. The Supreme Lord before him appeared holy and dignified, and in battle, he had defeated David Felesev, the rebel leader of the Bathorian Empire, and captured Osborne Heywood.
But what made Schwartz suspicious was that he discovered a large number of devil believers in the territory of this holy lord.
There are also eerie and evil creatures...
The Holy See demanded that he intervene in establishing a Holy See-led faith within this chosen one's territory, and that these heretics should be burned at the stake by the Inquisition. Bishop Schwarz thought to himself.
Su Yue gestured to Jin Xiuer to continue developing the territory.
He glanced at the lord's log again when he had a spare moment:
"Jin Xiuer has built a Tier 1 guard tower. Guard tower: A Tier 1 guard tower allows you to recruit Tier 1 spearmen. Due to Jin Xiuer's God-level architect bonus, the building level is increased by 1, and you have obtained a Tier 2 guard tower."
"Jin Xiuer has built a Tier 2 Imperial Barracks (this building is a special building of the Bato Empire). Due to the bonus of Jin Xiuer's God-level Architect, the building level is increased by 1, and you have obtained a Tier 3 Imperial Barracks. Tier 3 Imperial Barracks (Bato Empire): You can recruit Tier 3 Imperial Spearmen, Tier 3 Imperial Farmer Archers, and Tier 3 Imperial Shield Axemen through the barracks."
Holy crap!!!
Su Yue stared in shock at the Imperial barracks under his command.
Jin Xiuer has replenished his low-tier troops, so he can now produce his own troops. However, producing troops requires farmers and refugees... He's getting impatient now, since over 5,000 refugees are supposed to arrive in his territory tomorrow.
They should start arriving gradually tonight, right?
Su Yue was filled with anticipation.
In the past half day, Jin Xiuer has repaired roads, built part of the city wall, and even set up two barracks for himself. The other one is a Tier 3 Barto barracks, which should have been built not long ago. I have to say, the efficiency of three thousand farmers is really high!
Su Yue suspected that if they were ordinary players, they wouldn't even have half a day to give them time.
Even if you give them three days, they still won't be able to finish building a single structure.
He originally intended to immediately recruit Tier 3 Bato Empire troops.
"Becoming an Imperial Baron and receiving a title from Henry VII certainly has many benefits. I can even build Imperial troops within my territory... This is no small advantage..."
He pondered during the break. At that moment, Europa, along with Kim Soo-er and the seventh-ranking bishop of the Holy See of St. George, Schwarz von Richter, had followed Su Yue into the council chamber, which was covered with a red carpet, to begin the banquet.
Farmers and second-order special servants, Innsmouth men, also began preparing food and drinks.
Su Yue was very curious about the archbishop's true purpose.
"I have a feeling that they don't have good intentions."
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