Lord blessed by the elves

Chapter 119 Departure
Even though Kruse was mentally prepared, upon seeing this introduction, his breathing became rapid and his heart pounded!
The effect of this [Small Fairy Spring] is simply incredible!

The first effect: Increases the chance of plants giving birth to fairy insects!

what does this mean?
This means that Lion Fang Territory may be able to continuously "produce" new Elf Insects in the future!
Although the odds may not be very high, compared to aimlessly trying one's luck in the vast wilderness, this is undoubtedly a stable and sustainable shortcut to increasing the territory's value!

Given time, Lion Fang Territory might become a breeding ground for elf insects!
The second effect: Slightly increases the chance of a bug evolving into a miniature sprite!
This is even more precious!
There is a qualitative leap between Pokémon and Bug Pokémon; their abilities, lifespans, and strategic value are incomparable.

Just look at the huge benefits that come with advancing to the Green level!
In the past, the advancement of the spirit insect relied entirely on its own accumulation and luck, and the success rate was difficult to control.

And this spring can actually directly increase this probability!

This means that, as long as resources keep up, Lion Fang Territory may be able to raise more than one Pokémon in the future!

“A strategic treasure…this is definitely a strategic treasure!” Kruze muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

With this spring, Lion Tooth Territory's agricultural foundation and development potential will be elevated to an unimaginable level!

It's even more significant than acquiring a few more ready-made Pokémon, because it represents "sustainability" and "growth potential"!
He immediately began to devise a plan on how to "reasonably" build the spring within his territory.

The location must be secluded and secure, ideally inside the castle or in a garden adjacent to the insect house, guarded day and night by the most loyal guards.

The purpose of the water source must be kept strictly confidential, and it may even be prohibited from being used by outsiders.

A long-term and ambitious development plan centered around this small elven spring began to slowly take shape in Kruze's mind.

Today's "four joyous occasions" may just be the beginning of a glorious era.

At the heart of all this will be closely linked to this unassuming yet crucial spring that is about to emerge.

On the eve of their departure for Campo, the castle was quiet, and most people were already fast asleep, conserving their energy for the journey the next day.

However, Kruze slipped out of his room silently, moving like a ghost in the shadows, avoiding the sight of the night watchmen, and arrived at the cassava experimental field outside the castle, which was being tended by the cassava spirit insect "Huang Deng".

The moonlight, like water, spilled onto the thriving cassava plants with their broad leaves in the fields.

Kruze crouched down, carefully sensing his surroundings. After confirming that no one was around, he took out the reward for completing the novice quest from his system space—another cassava sprite bug!

This newborn sprite insect is similar in form to Huang Deng, with wood-like textures all over its body and exuding a calm earth-type magic power, only it is slightly smaller and looks a bit immature.

He had no choice but to place the insect here.

Cassava is a crop with enormous potential and will be key to solving territorial food problems and even serving as a strategic reserve in the future.

However, relying solely on the magical nourishment of Huangdeng, a single spirit insect, is still too slow in terms of its promotion and increased production!
He couldn't wait that long, nor could he wait for the development of his territory.

"With one more worm, the magic coverage and growth-inducing effect will be multiplied... so that cassava can quickly become the true staple food of the territory." Kruze thought to himself as he gently placed the newborn cassava worm on the fertile soil.

The little creature seemed to immediately sense the shared aura and the instinctive attraction of this land to it, emitting a soft, cheerful hiss, and quickly burrowed into the cassava bushes, where it merged with a cassava plant, becoming its cordyceps.

Of course, this process takes more than a week to take shape, and it may take another week or so to fully develop. Feeling the more vibrant life in the fields, Kruse seemed to see the future—in the vast fields, tall cassava plants swayed in the wind, their tubers large and plump.

A yield of seven or eight thousand pounds per acre? It could even reach ten thousand pounds!

The thought of that scene, of the territory being free from the threat of famine and having enough food to feed the army and a large population, made Kruze feel a surge of excitement, and even his breath became hot.

That's not just food; it's power, confidence, and a solid guarantee for the future rise of Lion Fang Territory!

"Heh..." In the darkness, he couldn't help but chuckle, his laughter filled with boundless anticipation for the future and a hint of barely suppressed smugness.

Tonight's adventure was worth it!

He took one last look at the cassava field, which seemed even greener under the moonlight, and then, satisfied, quietly returned to the castle along the same route.

The next morning, as dawn broke, the area in front of Lion Tooth Castle was already in a state of solemnity.

Baron Reyes, dressed in a brand-new aristocratic suit and wearing a cloak embroidered with the emblem of a roaring lion's fang, looked dashing and triumphant.

Behind him, Kruze, Rezael, and Elena were all dressed appropriately. Kruze was composed, Rezael couldn't hide his anticipation, and Elena carried a mixture of curiosity about the unknown city and a hint of timid excitement.

They are about to depart for Campnor, the power center of Campnor County, to attend that crucial investiture ceremony.

The purpose of this trip is far more than simply receiving a title.

Reyes had a longer-term plan in mind. He wanted to use this opportunity to formally introduce his three children into the aristocratic circles of Campino County.

Especially for Kruse and Rezaar, who are both getting older and it's time to consider marriage.

Previously, Reyes himself was only a knight, and although he was powerful, his title limited the upper limit of his marriage alliances.

He was proud and unwilling to let his children be tied to ordinary knightly families, as that would not only fail to provide them with assistance but could also become a burden.

Now that he has been promoted to baron, his status and power are commensurate, making it the perfect time to find suitable spouses for his children.

“Marriage alliances between baronial families are the way to achieve a powerful alliance.” Reyes glanced at his two tall and handsome sons, his own thoughts in mind. He wasn’t worried that those well-established barons would look down on him, this “newly rich.”

Reyes, not yet forty, was already at the peak of the Gold Knight rank, and there was still a great possibility that he would advance further in the future. Whether it was his title or his personal strength, these were assets that many other barons who relied on the legacy of their ancestors and who themselves might only be Silver rank could not match.

This potential is his greatest source of confidence.

Kruse was fully aware of this, and he calmly accepted his father's arrangement, knowing that the essence of marriage among nobles was a union of interests and the continuation of the family line.

He even had a little expectation, after all, he had been a single dog for so long in his previous life, and he wanted to try a life with someone by his side.

(End of this chapter)