Starting with the defeated female knight

[A puppy is hardly such an inconvenient creature!]

As it turns out, Ella's intelligence had absolutely nothing to do with her abilities.

Furthermore, the fact that she could develop such a severe stomach ailment despite possessing such combat power, and even nearly starve to death on the roadside, is even more proof of the high quality of her intelligence.

If I had to say, Green was quite interested in her ability to blend into the shadows.

But after spending this time together, Green was certain that, let alone having Ella teach him, she probably didn't even understand her own abilities.

Afterwards, Green also talked to other people about the 'wolf hunt'.

Although news from the border is scarce, this incident caused quite a stir, so many people know about it and say similar things to Morphia, except that no one has actually seen the 'wolf'.

Or rather, those I've seen are no longer here.

"Mom said I need to protect myself and stay away from people..."

"But that person hates me and wants to kill me..."

"so......"

"I'll kill him."

"Later, someone even tried to kill me."

"I... I'll kill them all."

This was Ella's answer after she tried hard to recall when Green asked her.

And when answering, there was no special expression; it was as natural as drinking slime or licking tentacles.

Green is not surprised.

Although no nobles have been seen yet, not to mention Edith, even the barbarians on the border know the Emperor's prejudice against outside races. Not to mention a mixed-race person like Ella, if she doesn't turn red within three seconds of meeting him, she is definitely a fake Emperor.

And so, Ella's matter was temporarily put to rest.

After confirming her condition, Green touched her head with his tentacles and watched her fall asleep peacefully in the pile of tentacles before refocusing his attention on the construction work of Dawn City.

Then, it moved to a busy figure.

"can I help you?"

Mofia, who was working with her head down, looked up at the tentacles that had crawled into her room.

The tentacles explored her room for a while, their gaze lingering on the bottles and jars before turning to the musket placed to one side, and finally moving to her face.

Or rather, it resembled some kind of prison utensil, or perhaps a gag for some kind of hobby.

"this?"

Realizing the tentacles' intentions, Morfia removed her muzzle, opened her mouth, and showed them her sharp teeth.

Unlike Ella's human head, Morphia's head was more like that of a wild beast, and her teeth were not just two slightly protruding canines, but all of them were as ferocious and terrifying as those of a wild animal.

"Some orcs have a bloodlust or some other instinctive craving, and I am one of them."

"This device not only prevents me from harming others when I'm having a fit, but it also helps to suppress impulses in normal times."

"This is a skill I learned from a tribe during my travels."

You seem to be very knowledgeable.

Green rolled up one side of the musket and fiddled with it slightly with his tentacles.

"I wouldn't call myself erudite, but I've simply traveled to many places and learned a few things from people."

Mofia shook her head.

"Are you interested in that thing? If so, please forgive my bluntness, but it is useless to the truly strong, and for the weak, the price is far too high."

【I know】

The tentacle nodded.

Although we know how advanced firearms can become, it's not something that can be achieved simply by using some gunpowder.

The development of science and technology, the construction of industrial base, coupled with suitable resources and minerals, and sufficient human resources for production...

Firearms are not such simple things.

However, that doesn't stop him from learning some basics first.

Do you know how this thing works? Especially the formula and proportions of the explosives inside?

To be honest, Morphia had a bit of a problem figuring out what Green was thinking.

Gunpowder has existed in the world for quite some time, but it hasn't received much attention until today, and there are reasons for that.

While the main reason is the availability of other supernatural powers as alternatives, other factors include the low power resulting from poor craftsmanship, the low cost-effectiveness due to the lack of large-scale production, and the vicious cycle where the more difficult it is to use, the fewer people use it, and the fewer people use it, the less research it receives.

Nowadays, apart from a few orc tribes that still research and use firearms and explosives, you can hardly see them anywhere.

So why would orcs use such a thing?

The answer is also very simple.

Because of their overly abstract reproductive methods, the beastmen are unable to form any systematic force.

Although they are born with animalistic characteristics and can acquire corresponding abilities, they have slightly more low-end combat power than other races.

But once you rise to the mid-to-high level, aside from some orcs who are born with special abilities, the rest of them are just born whatever they are.

In this situation, although firearms were not cost-effective for them, they were still better than nothing, and were a last resort.

Therefore, Morphia couldn't quite understand why Green was so interested in gunpowder.

Despite her doubts, since Green had asked, she told him everything she knew.

"The core ingredient is nitrate ash, mixed with sulfur and charcoal powder, in the following proportions..."

"If there's a rock mine nearby, you can mix in rock powder, or even use rock pellets directly as a substitute..."

"In addition, when mixed with specially treated light moss powder or firefly powder, it can produce a flash of light upon activation, leaving a bright mark on the target..."

"And the forging process of the gun body, as well as the mixing of materials, are..."

It was clear that Morfia was very knowledgeable in this area, and she even showed Green some materials and finished products on the spot, but the effect was indeed somewhat disappointing, just as she said.

However, Green was quite satisfied.

If the power is insufficient, increase the yield; if the effect is not good, improve the process.

Even if, due to some circumstances, it cannot reach the level of a firearm as he understands it, the power it has shown now, once mass-produced, will at least significantly increase the combat strength of his men.

After all, apart from the initial camp humans, the later humans were mostly refugees who couldn't even be considered professionals. If they had a musket, they would at least have the most basic combat ability.

Of course, he also knew that if a method for mass-producing gunpowder and firearms could be developed, it wouldn't only bring benefits; chaos and violence would follow, and it might even turn out to be a bad thing...

These are all things that need to be considered.

After memorizing the gunpowder formula provided by Morphia and having others help search for it, Green looked up again at the bottles and jars in her room.

What are these?

"medicine."

Morphia showed Green several bottles, some containing a paste and some containing powder.

"The orcs have no church, nor do they possess miracle cures, so they usually gather various herbs to heal wounds and diseases..."

[Or perhaps the poison could be applied to the weapon?]

"Yes."

Mofia nodded.

"Mixing some toxins into arrows or bullets is also a very effective attack method."

Green looked around curiously, pondered for a moment, and then randomly pointed to one of the cans.

Could you tell me what they are used for? Like this jar, for example.

"of course."

Mofia nodded with pleasure, took the jar of medicine, looked at it, and said calmly.

"This bottle is for suppressing sexual desire."

"Or rather, a drug to suppress the reproductive urge."

【...】

【what? 】

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Book 1: Chapter 27: The Well-Trained Doctor

Drugs that suppress libido.

Although it sounds a bit unconventional, this thing is actually the most valuable hard currency in orc tribes.

"Imagine you are a wolf-type beastman who is over two meters tall and has a strong build, while your partner is a rabbit-type beastman who is not even as tall as your waist."

“It is already very difficult to reproduce normally, and a lot of preparation work needs to be done. If it is the breeding season... it is simply a disaster.”

As mentioned before, the physiology of orcs is generally affected by their beast form. Although they are not exactly like wild beasts, the degree is not insignificant.

This includes the reproductive period.

Furthermore, due to the birth lottery system, although the cultures and customs of each orc tribe are different, the only thing they have in common is their emphasis on family, which naturally includes loyalty to their partners.

This isn't to say that beastmen are love-obsessed; it's simply because those genes for disloyalty often don't survive.

Although they may produce many offspring, raising young beastmen is quite troublesome. If they are not loyal or responsible, the bloodline can easily be cut off. Over time, through natural evolution, this custom has been formed.

But the problem is, some things cannot be changed even by loyalty.

"Racial differences, differences in breeding seasons, and also the possibility of having many children with vastly different traits, which could lead to conflicts in raising them..."

In summary, medicine to suppress the reproductive period became a necessity for all tribes, and it was also one of Morfia's best-selling medicines.

However, despite this, Morfia herself did not have such a need.

"Perhaps because I am a half-orc, I don't have the same situation as them."

"And he doesn't have a partner either."

Aren't you quite popular?

Although they didn't have much contact, Green could tell that the orcs who came with her respected her quite a bit.

Furthermore, even some refugees at the border seemed to know Morfia and spoke highly of her.

but......

"My appearance is terrifying and ugly in the eyes of the beastmen."

Green was initially a little doubtful, because at least in his eyes, Morphia was quite pretty, with a great figure and a great temperament. Even her beast-like face, after looking at it for a while, was quite handsome and even had a unique charm.

But after hearing Morphia's further explanation, he understood.

So, in their eyes, you're a hypocrite?

Yes, in the eyes of the beastmen, Morphia, a half-human, half-beast being who occasionally appears somewhat incongruous, is basically like a pseudo-human to humans.

Especially those hands of Grin's, which looked so soft and white. If no prior notice was given before they were revealed, they could even scare a timid orc to the point of fainting.

Even if it was stated in advance, under the operation of the Happy Bean effect, the beastmen would often tremble with fear from the bottom of their bones, causing her a lot of unnecessary trouble.