"..."
Su Yue smiled and said, "Indeed, the military strength is growing stronger. The number of rebels in the Count's territory of 'Kavrwit' alone is over 100,000. The Papacy is struggling to cope and is regarded as an enemy capital. This is indeed a crisis and trouble, but it is also a great opportunity for us to develop and expand our territory."
Huntington's appearance has changed drastically at this moment.
His large, white, curly belly, paired with that impeccably tailored aristocratic suit, surprisingly exuded an aura of dominance, composure, and regal authority. Su Yue looked on in astonishment.
The emperor then said:
“If you need, I can immediately mobilize countless of my former subordinates and clergy who believe in the Messianic Doomsday Monarch to join your ranks, and you can immediately obtain supreme power in the secular world.”
Su Yue fainted.
He currently has a limited understanding of the power situation of the human race in the Empire.
What is the name of your empire?
Huntington Frederick laughed, “My empire is more than ten times the size of the ‘Batho Empire.’ You’re carrying a ticking time bomb right now. Once news of my existence gets out…”
"Hasn't the legend level already increased?"
Huntington shook his head and said, "That's not the same. Once the news of my true existence and resurrection is revealed, one-tenth of humanity's territory in Faisa will be plunged into war."
"..."
"Is it really that exaggerated?"
Frederick Huntington II smiled without saying a word...
Su Yue knew what the Messiah meant; it was a thousand-year prophecy passed down by all believers, a rumor that a doomsday monarch would lead everyone to complete the judgment and redemption of the world… But such rumors and legends were irrelevant; the world of Turin did have gods! Above humanity, above the material plane, there was divine authority; the Cthulhu pantheon had even emerged. Su Yue didn't actually take the strength of a secular king like Huntington, a mortal empire, too seriously. No matter how high one's power and status, it could never surpass that of the gods.
Su Yue was certain that he would inevitably clash with the 'Wind King' Hastur in the future...
"Once Cthulhu arrives... a mythical-level crisis will erupt."
"Compared to these, the old emperor's so-called imperial crisis seems rather ridiculous."
"Therefore, even with my increased strength, I still need to accelerate the development of my territory."
Seeing the Tier 5 Imperial Artillerymen flanked by a massive steel cannon, the Dwarven Tier 3 Quadruple Organ Cannon looked like a pathetic little brother compared to this heavy artillery!
Su Yue's leather boots pounded on the muddy ground, constantly emitting the color of black soil and pollution.
"You will pollute the territory?"
The Tier 5 Imperial Artilleryman said, "This is a situation we can't avoid..."
Su Yue pondered, thinking that he would definitely need to recruit some special NPCs such as environmental scholars in the future... Apart from Huntington, the 'old dragon' and the old emperor, among the previous 5,000 refugees.
Su Yue glanced at the lord's log.
"You have discovered and recruited a special Tier 3 NPC among the refugees, Nancy, a high-ranking imperial tailor."
At this moment, the tailor was standing in front of Su Yue.
Nancy.
"Greetings, Lord Canaan."
Nancy was a dark-skinned girl with ordinary features and silver hair.
Compared to her silver hair, her skin appeared even darker.
But not Black.
Su Yue asked, "How many of our current staff are involved in the textile and tailoring industries?"
Nancy said, "There are probably fewer than 140 people, and more than 30 others have more important professions and job skills. There are four Imperial infantrymen who are also skilled weavers, and now they are serving in your army."
Su Yue said, "I'll transfer them to you. I need you to produce uniforms and attire for the entire Canaan territory."
Su Yue simply couldn't stand being called a 'ragtag army' anymore.
Uniforms are urgently needed!!
The first-tier armor worn by the cave dwellers is alright with the armor on... but without it, it looks absolutely hideous!! Moreover, soldiers often accidentally injure friendly forces during battles... This is something Su Yue finds hard to accept.
Uniform standardization is an inevitable step.
What color tone do you think it is?
"It can't be too conspicuous, it can't be bright red, lake blue or other bright colors... that would make it too easy to be ambushed or seen in the jungle or during battle." The mountain army's color is green, the desert army's color is earth brown, and the Su Yue side is close to the woodland, plus the snow-capped mountains, brown stone rivers and endless mountains occupied by dwarves.
Therefore, he prefers to choose military uniforms that are more understated.
“Yes, sir, we’ll take a look at it for now. Here are a few options for you.” He had been designing military uniforms for the Empire for many years and was clearly an expert in the field. Su Yue looked at her draft, a meticulous 3D sketch, which was worthy of being called a top-notch tailor and painter. In the picture, Su Yue’s figure was vaguely visible as the model.
Stand sideways.
Stand facing forward.
From the overhead view and the image of him lying down, everything was perfectly captured by the black and silver Imperial military uniform.
"What do you think of the second set?"
The gray lining, along with the cuffs and red tassel shoulder straps, evokes a World War I era feel, and it's quite imposing... but it's too modern, and Su Yue doesn't like it.
The third outfit is a green camouflage military uniform with a slanted collar, a cinched waist, and military boots.
It looks fine, but something's a little off.
It looks like a goblin.
Su Yue said, "Let's tentatively set it as the first option. Let's come up with a few more plans, and then I'll choose one."
While Canaan Forest is currently short of funds and lacks the resources to build a Tier 7 port (Tier 6 blueprint, +1 to Jinxiu'er's building level), it can still afford the expenses for uniform attire. This is not Su Yue being idle and looking for trouble, but rather something that will greatly benefit the formal development of the Canaan territory, including the subsequent government officials.
Internal affairs officials and NPCs also need to wear uniforms, at least to the point of being "identifiable at a glance," which can improve the operational efficiency and command convenience of the territory to some extent.
"Is Brother Su Yue still busy?"
A female player from the Dragon's Emblem Guild suddenly initiated a video call!
"What's wrong, Rize?"
Elizabeth said, "I've taken care of my daily work here, and you're still busy over there..." He looked at the large number of sketches and drafts in Su Yue's hands. Su Yue smiled and said, "There are some things that require my decisions, so being busy is to be expected..."
Elisa gazed intently into Su Yue's eyes, her alluring, seductive aura unchanged.
"I've run into so many flies lately..."
Su Yue remained silent; she knew she was referring to her suitor.
"They can't compare to you. I really want to see you..."
"Then let's go."
"Did the council reserve a bed for me? I don't want to go back tonight..."
"!!!"
Su Yue was practically splitting in shock. Isn't a relationship supposed to progress step by step, like holding hands and going on dates? Why is his relationship with this high-society socialite from Elie's circle moving so strangely? It's moving way too fast! What's most absurd and perplexing to Su Yue is that it's the woman who's taking the initiative?
"Sure enough, outstanding men are always being pursued by others, no matter where they go."
Su Yue smiled; he still had something to take care of.
He hadn't visited the players' auction house in a long time.
I checked the forum.
Now that the conflict with the dwarves and the Holy See has been resolved, Su Yue still needs to check on Schwartz's situation.
no way.
When a lord gets busy, he gets really busy.
There were too many trivial matters waiting for him to do.
He could only select some of the more important tasks to complete. Turin was, after all, a real world, and it was impossible for Su Yue to skip certain processes or develop in a non-step-by-step manner; everyone had the same 24 hours.
If you don't work hard to get ahead of other players, in the future other players will get ahead of you.
Su Yue certainly didn't fall into the trap of involution.
There was no point in internal strife.
However, he understands the terrifying potential of players in the future... Once they all have the ability to wage war, the world's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or pattern) will be completely changed by this group of 'players' who are like natural disasters... Of course, it is too early to consider these issues now.
It is only the third day in the world of Turin.
Su Yue felt that time was passing slowly.
It's because he has so many things to do, and the quality of his time is so high.
Before long, the alluring Elie arrived in Su Yue's territory. Everyone loves a beautiful woman, and several devil cultists instinctively wanted to whistle at her. However, they were stopped by the third-tier slave master: "This is the lord's concubine."
"ah!!"
The cultist was startled... and immediately went to pray, repent, and apologize.
To some extent, the Devil's Church and the Holy See's Church share many similarities, but there are also many differences. For example, their prayer practices, holidays, and Mass celebrations are completely opposite. Some rules might even offend the Holy See's Church; for instance, while they engage in usury, the Holy See forbids usury.
For example, the Vatican does not allow lower-ranking clergy to own private property and interferes too much in the development of secular businesses.
The Devil's Church allows its members to own private property and declares its protection, eagerly participating in all secular commercial activities—natural masters of accumulating wealth.
Today, the Canaanite territory of Su Yue has become a fixed gathering area for devil cultists.
Schwarz von Richter looked at his subordinate's report with a dark expression:
"The Papacy is in turmoil. Those heretical sects claim that half of the clergy need to be tried. The Papacy near us has been destroyed, and the Inquisition is also encountering trouble and obstruction. It is unlikely that we will be able to reach Canaan in the short term. Even if we do reach it, we may be recalled by order of Pope Benedict IV."
Schwarz von Richter was troubled...
Their previous communications were cut off, and two fourth-order priests died. Now they were just waiting for the Inquisition to arrive to rebel and change the landscape of Canaan... In the process, they discovered something even more terrifying.
—The Canaanite territory is developing too fast. While it might not quite feel like skyscrapers are springing up everywhere, arsenals with steaming chimneys and imperial buildings are already underway. This means that worldly and secular forces are strengthening within the Canaanite Empire's territory. No, why did he subconsciously utter the words "Canaanite Empire"?
"..."
"The Canaanite territory has all the potential to develop into the capital of an empire, but it lacks only the support of the Holy See!! The damned Eastern Expedition has broken out, and we are currently preoccupied with our own problems. You must come up with a new plan for spreading the faith of the Holy See within two hours, tonight!! Otherwise, we will all be left behind by the wheels of the Canaanite imperial era!"
"The wheels are rolling forward, and we absolutely cannot miss this train."
"!!!"
José Fernández and others were all troubled.
“Our recruitment of the ratmen already angered the Canaanite lord, who had no intention of summoning us for a meeting. The angel has been busy organizing his troops outside. There's no desire to communicate with us… Why isn't the angel on our side? Why is it so difficult?”
José Fernández de la Prairie clasped her hands together, and the cross seemed to glow with holy light.
The crowd began to pray.
Schwarz von Richter said, "I need to speak with that lord. We need to have a showdown with him regarding the Papacy's status in the Canaanite Territory."
"Now?"
"There are too many variables, I can't wait any longer. I want to confront this Canaanite lord directly in my capacity as a cardinal and cardinal of the Holy See!"
In his wardrobe, there was an incredibly imposing cardinal's robe...
Schwarz von Richter imagined that he had revealed the identity of the cardinal, and that the Canaanite lords should kneel and greet him as a matter of course. However, an unexpected event occurred.
Countless civilians in the Canaanite lands stared in astonishment at Schwarz von Richter, the "Holy Man," who walked the earth carrying a staff and dressed in red.
A great deal of divine power surged from all sides towards the common people.
Many Canaanite farmers and commoners immediately felt a divine calling, kneeling on the ground and kowtowing in prayer, with many of them in tears.
His expression was one of fervor.
One by one, the priests, dressed in their priestly robes, walked toward the territory's council.
What made them feel extremely resentful and deeply wounded was...
In front of Parliament.
The knight commander Walter Lawrence said, "The lord is currently on a date with a chosen female lord and will not see you for the time being. You may return."
The couple, sipping red wine and enjoying a candlelight dinner, are savoring a private and intimate atmosphere.
"Brother Yue, are you sure we don't need to pay them any attention? That's a cardinal, after all."
Su Yue sneered: "What's a cardinal? Even if the Pope came, he'd have to wait until I finished eating."
Elisa looked at Su Yue with increasing respect, her gaze tender and gentle. She raised the swirling glass of red wine, shimmering with the glow of the evening sunset, and said, "A toast to you, a toast to Canaan."
"hehe……"
Su Yue touched her soft, delicate fingers, which were mixed with the scent of pine branches and her body, and thought to herself, "This is life."
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