Chapter 1619 - 544: Large Population and Returning Legions
Chapter 1619: Chapter 544: Large Population and Returning Legions
"It’s been years since I’ve gone back to visit my family."
"When I was taken away, my wife’s child was only a few months in her belly, I have no idea how she’s doing now."
"We really miss our families..."
Including the other blacksmiths, they all mustered the courage at that moment and spoke with a pleading tone.
"This benevolent Lord, please have mercy and let us see our families!"
"We beg you!"
Cao Xing remained silent, contemplating something.
After a moment, he asked, "Do you know where your homes are located?"
The blacksmiths immediately started speaking all at once.
"My home is in Talin City of the Ostia Kingdom."
"My home is in Oak Village of the Brisban Wilds."
"My home is in Blue Water Town of the Viren Kingdom..."
"I..."
After hearing their reports, Cao Xing felt a slight headache.
These blacksmiths came from all over, mostly from the nearby four or five kingdoms.
And each kingdom spans a territory of four to five thousand kilometers, plus the desolate areas beyond the borders.
To travel from one kingdom to another means traversing at least seven to eight thousand kilometers.
Not to mention, some blacksmiths hail from even more distant lands.
Cao Xing said, "I can grant you leave and even give you ample time to visit your families."
"But are you sure you can make the journey back?"
"This is the Ice Crystal Kingdom, apart from a few blacksmiths who live nearby, do the rest of you have the ability to cross several nations?"
After Cao Xing finished speaking, most of the blacksmiths fell silent.
They all knew how difficult it was to traverse a kingdom’s territory in such a dangerous world.
Even seasoned caravans had to hire a large number of mercenaries or guard teams to pass between countries.
They also had to stick to routes they were familiar with, or there was a high chance of casualties if they strayed from known paths.
For ordinary folks like them, it was quite impossible.
If all over a hundred blacksmiths really wanted to go home,
Ninety-nine percent would perish on the way.
Upon realizing this, a look of despair appeared on their resolute faces.
Some blacksmiths even felt a blackness overtake them, almost fainting.
But then Cao Xing said, "Let me propose a solution, a way that can allow you to reunite with your families."
Hearing this, everyone’s eyes lit up with a terrifying gleam, looking at him with excitement.
Cao Xing continued, "From now on, all of you join my territory and work for me."
"Once my territory is stabilized, I’ll send people to bring your families here to settle down."
"What do you think of this plan?"
Hearing this, all the blacksmiths were momentarily stunned.
But they knew this was an incredible opportunity!
They were just about to agree immediately but felt uncertain.
For a moment, they stood nervously in place.
Then the expert-level blacksmith spoke up, "Honorable Lord, is what you said... true?"
"Can you really bring our families here to settle in such a prosperous territory?"
Before Cao Xing could reply, the burly Blom spoke up first.
"Aha! Our Lord never deceives his own people, a promise is a promise!"
Others in the territory shared this sentiment deeply.
Other warriors nodded in agreement.
Cao Xing firmly stated, "It’s true."
"In my territory, there are not only a large number of griffins but also many goblin airships."
"These high-mobility units can ensure the safe passage of your families here."
Upon receiving his confirmation, an excited gleam appeared in the blacksmiths’ eyes!
"If that’s the case, I’m willing to work in this territory for the rest of my life!"
"Me too!"
"We are willing to join, this benevolent and great Lord."
In an instant, these blacksmiths eagerly signed up.
Most of these blacksmiths have families.
For them, what was all the hard work in the small towns or cities for?
Wasn’t it so their families could live a better life and have a warm home?
Their ultimate dream was to save enough to move to a big city where they could have safety.
Now, this territory provided everything they desired!
It was not only warm and safe, but the Lord also seemed kind-hearted.
This place was truly the perfect home they’d dreamed of!
A smile appeared on Cao Xing’s face as well.
"Very well, welcome to you all."
He then issued a recruitment invitation to everyone.
[Recruitment successful! Blacksmiths: Luca/Oli/Stone... have joined your territory, population +348]
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After everyone had joined, Cao Xing nodded in satisfaction once more.
In doing so, the workforce in the territory saw a significant increase!
Cao Xing called for Du An, and also summoned the dwarf blacksmith who was working, Harold.
When Harold approached with his forging hammer, a steady and heavy aura emanated from him.
Moreover, Harold was now a master-level blacksmith, even his steps carried a unique rhythm and grace.
The two expert blacksmiths on the field recognized the source of Harold’s aura at a glance and exclaimed in shock.