Evolution: Conqueror - Chapter 149

Thann’s End,

Moongret castle,

Inside the secrecy of a secluded study…

An adorned wooden board was laid out, looking like something reminiscent of a chessboard.

Tiny but blackish green and bluish white figures were engaged in an intense battle.

And the battle looked very bitter.

“Lord Moongret, how do you feel about today’s events?” Anthony the Templar gently pushed forward one of his bluish white figures on the board with mana.

His actions made the board issue a loud ‘bzzzr’ sound.

His opponent was seated opposite to him, dressed in an ink-black attire.

“It is boorish as usual. There was nothing strategic about it, just utter recklessness,” Lord Moongret’s facial expression remained static as he saw his next attack.

“Anthony, did you believe that you could capture the night mother’s champion with just any pawn? Its best you stop the charade, and prepare to bleed.” His voice remained flat, as he continued, ” I’ve always felt that the lord’s little brat,. Davis, isn’t a very suitable character for his grand plans.

What do you think?”.

“He’s far more than a suitable character. So, there no way we can question the gods,” Mr. Anthony closed his eyes and considered for a while.

He then continued, “This Davis kid is very odd. He keeps sticking To training and without a care in the world, goes to sleep, then wakes up crying.”

“What you means is

…hmm, this would be really troublesome in the long run ” the nobleman lowered his head slightly in thought. He raised his finger to his temple and started to massage it.

“Perhaps we should give him a push” He finally spoke in a thoughtful tone.

It was evident that both parties had been Paying attention to Davis very clearly, and have both made prior in-depth consideration on the matter.

Anthony was merely using this opportunity to speak his mind, it’s a habit he just picked up.

“Oh, that’s what you meant?!” Lord Moongret picked up the fallen chess piece from the board, but stopped.

“There are no reasonable words to justify weakness. But I believe however, that lord Ragol, won’t do something so useless” Anthony smiled and moved another chuckled.

“Just use some of the gangs in Thann’s End to pressure him”.

Lord Moongret automatically ruled-out the possibility of a major change in character anytime soon.

“Your thought process is indeed admirable,” Anthony carefully considered the angle, and approved of it.

Anyone who knows him would be surprised with how intelligent he was sounding but this was in fact, his real self.

“Anyways, We have to be quick with the purple haired woman issue. The borders on all sides are becoming restless from what I hear. I know all you Noble Families are loyal to the throne but Your queen is… The Church is too busy with the upcoming God’s war, so we are no longer keeping things in check.

The situation in luegad is like a boiling volcano and is just short of a fuse to blow it all up.

I’m saying a lot will happen in the near future.” Anthony looked at Lord Moongret seriously, “it’s best to be prepared.”

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Torug POV,

“spread the word, the Black moon clan has conquered the Greyeye clan and are the new Masters of the fortress.” I ordered the messenger goblins to head out.

There were more voices in the background as everyone was busy.

Largash spoke with those handling the carts, “You must purchase them even if you have to pay two times the price!, No more!. What did I say?, I mentioned three special herbs… if you find them — get them; make no mistakes or I’ll throw you into Elder Lovan’s fire.

I want them all as soon as possible! Do you understand?”.

“Me understand! Me will do my best!” The shivering hobgoblin team leader could sense the urgency in her tone.

Therefore, he agreed without any hesitation.

I exhaled a long breath; before I turned around, and stared at the improving buildings which looked mighty under the sunlight. There were construction activity going on all over the territory, all the way to the main town.

There was this sense of urgency, I was feeling since the fall of Kharag greyeye but I couldn’t find where it was coming from but I once again calmed myself down.

Could it be that the Degr kingdoms attention had been Drawn to me. Impossible.

‘I think I need to do some power leveling, there’s also the issue of Moz.

So shy, she’s been hiding ever since the battle.

I could simply have Vass find her but I’ll let her take her time on this one. A few more days at most’.

My training on the cultivation manual is coming on nicely.

Raz and his apprentices are making weapons every day, the iron ore mine is not yet up and running though.

A day ago, I found 500 gold coins and had two of my elite clan guards send them to Torrelsav to buy more supplies.

News of the increasing Chaos around the orc lands have reached me, so I’m confident that the Degr kingdom aren’t aware of my actions yet.

Next target would be the Bloodhorn tribe.

[Requirements for a territory upgrade:

°Population Should reach the 15 thousand upper limit!”

°All basic structures for housing are to be built

°Host’s rank is at least a 3rd Circle of evolution, <requirement met!>

°Politics, economy, culture and military Should all be up and running.]

Anytime I look at the recent quest, I feel embarrassed.

It was as if the system was reminding me of my neglect for many things.

‘But to be fair, there’s culture right?’

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While I was trying to cheer myself up, I spotted Hagi struggling to ride a wolf.

He sat himself on the saddle and grabbed the reins, but no matter what he did, he would fall and the wolf laughed in disdain.

A little speed from the brown wolf, and Hagi would immediately find himself patting his back on the ground.

But he did not give up.

Day after day, hour after hour, he has been working himself to the bone, trying to ride that wolf. He fell and fell, and many more times did he fall.

I remember I asked him why he didn’t just change the wolf, there were many Master less ones. He refused, so now I just watch…

No one bothers him either.

But in time, the falls grew less and less.

Impressed by his improvement, even some other riders couldn’t help but become zealous teachers. And they took turn to train the Gob.

“That’ll be all for today, hagi.”

“I can still do more…”

“No, we’ll be riding in the evening tomorrow, so you should get some rest.”

“Oh Alright.”

He dismounted the wolf skillfully and patted its head.

The wolf happily purred.

“Looks like you’ve gotten used to each other already..” I smiled as I said.