The Magic Empire for 20,000 years

Chapter 276 The Alliance of Lesser Lords!
"John, is your team going to explore the Snakewood Forest today?" A human nearby asked, seeing the team off.

"Yes, I hope everything goes well!" The captain, John, waved goodbye to his colleagues.

The frolicking demon army on the outskirts immediately made way for them, allowing them to proceed to the howling wilderness.

Even many demons, under the guidance of their superiors, learned to adopt a fawning demeanor, praising:
"Farewell, great pioneers!"

Looking at the team of humans who took the initiative, along with undead, constructs, and bound demons, Antonio asked in confusion, "Who is this team?"

"This is the pioneering team."

"The pioneering team?"

When the mage girl saw Antonio asking questions like a child, she couldn't help but smile and say:
"In the first layer of the abyss, the vast outer area of ​​the Wanyuan Plain is actually unexplored."

"At this time, an exploration team composed of professionals is needed to go out and explore, using magic to detect resources along the way and draw maps. In locations with mineral and biological resources, teleportation markers should be set up."

"In the Abyss Colony, the pioneering teams have the toughest work. Therefore, their treatment is also the best. Their daily meals are much better than those of us who farm!"

So that's how it is. There are forward-deployed demon legions constantly expanding their territory and plundering other secondary lords, and pioneering teams exploring undeveloped areas...

Ultimately, the Empire will surely bring the entire first layer of the Abyss under its complete control!

Antonio temporarily pulled himself out of his thoughts, recalling everything he had seen that day, looking for any business opportunities it might contain.

Antonio believes that, setting aside the promising future of the Deep Pit Portal, the most profitable venture at present is the large blacksmith that can continuously produce large quantities of enchanted weapons and armor.

After thinking for a moment, he asked:

"By the way, has His Majesty Elion considered establishing trade relations with the Dwarf Kingdom in recent years?"

The mage girl scratched her head:
"I don't know about that. My work doesn't often involve this kind of thing. Do you have any thoughts on this, sir?"

Antonio smiled, his round face beaming, his eyes gleaming with shrewdness.

"I hope to serve as one of the bridges for trade between the nation and the Dwarf Kingdom, and to take on a portion of the overseas sales business, connecting with the Dwarf Kingdom."

“Furthermore, if Your Majesty grants my request, I would like to contract the forging plant in the Iron Lake area.”

"I also want to invite some of the dwarven artisans to visit the Ironlake Forge and see if they have any ideas about working here or investing in building a factory."

"The dwarves might not know how to build a factory. But that's okay, I can teach them and lend them money..."

Antonio looked quite excited when he mentioned this grand idea.

It was as if one could see dwarves praising the natural molten iron perfect for forging before the molten iron lake, vowing to stay here permanently for the future.

However, as soon as he said it, Antonio immediately worried that he had revealed too much ambition, and instantly reverted to his previous timid and small-time businessman demeanor, quickly adding:

"Of course, of course, this is just a little thought of mine."

"I'm just a businessman, I was just thinking about it casually."

"It all depends on His Majesty Elion and the other high-ranking members of the Magic Council."

Antonio knew that although he was rich and had some professional bodyguards, he ultimately had no political standing.

This is, after all, an extraordinary world. As a top businessman in the country, having the comprehensive social status of a high-level professional is the limit.

The mage girl smiled gently:

"Okay, I'll report your suggestion." ...

"Trade with the Dwarf Kingdom? I do have that idea in mind."

The front lines of the Abyss colonies.

El-Erian glanced at the report documents on the table and smiled slightly.
"Attracting dwarves to work or even build factories in the Iron Lake area. Isn't that a form of investment attraction?"

“It’s a good idea indeed.”

He glanced at Shiluka beside him:
"Tell Antonio that I accept his advice."

"The specific scope of the contract and the division of responsibilities can be discussed further..."

…………

【Manyeon Plain】.

The summit of the highest stone mountain.

A tall tower stands.

Countless Rift Demons and Fro Demons, along with other flying demons, inhabit this jagged stone mountain, circling the tower.

These winged demons built this tower as a tribute to their proud king.

Pazuzu, the Wind Demon King, fell from the sky and stood atop the tower.

He is a great demon with hybrid humanoid and distinctly avian features. He has four wings on his back, a hooked beak, and eagle-like claws.

This is the Demon King of Wind, the Lord of the Dark Sky, and the King of Evil Flying Creatures!
Pazuzu's sharp, eagle-like eyes pierced through the flying demons, fixing on the slender, uninvited guest walking towards his tower.

“You really came, Artina.”

The Wind Demon King let out a shrill laugh:
"It's much later than I expected."

"You really are patient. Facing the expanding magic empire of Eldoron, you actually waited until they reached the other side of your territory before coming to me."

Artina Shi, the lesser lord with reddish-brown skin and an appearance resembling an elegant humanoid woman, gently raised her head, looking at the hundreds of winged demons swirling around the Wind Demon King in the air. She also imitated the respectful manner of these flying demons, bowing slightly to Pazuzu.
"Wind Demon King, Lord of the Sky of the Lower Dimensions, King of Evil Birds and Flying Creatures, I offer you my respects."

"That force from the material plane, which calls itself the magic empire of Eldoron, has already taken control of most of the land in the first layer of the abyss."

Surely you have a way to deal with this?

Although the Wind Demon King Pazuzu is the lord of the 503rd floor of the Abyss, he is also the master of the entire Sky Area of ​​the Abyss Plains and this mountain, and has a large number of flying demon worshippers in this floor.

Artina believed that Pazuzu would never stand idly by and watch Eldoron truly take control of this layer of the abyss!
"Of course." The Wind Demon King smiled slyly.
"Aldina, should I tell you?"

"Of the eleven remaining lesser lords in this wasteland, you are the last to come to me."

Pazuzu's expression changed on his hooked face, and he reached out with his claws to grab at the air.

Then, one hazy image after another appeared in the air. In each image, there was a twisted and hideous face of a great demon.

Secondary Lord.

A total of 10 secondary lords!
(End of this chapter)