Hiding underground, these lives don't really need to worry much about their safety.

If it weren't for the Swamp Boggart, enslaving the opposite party might not necessarily work well.

The other side spots a threat and burrows underground...unless one can burrow underground like them, you can only be left staring.

The earth is the best shield.

Toen looked at the Mire Wasp like it was a treasure, shouting excitedly.

"Yes, great Sovereign! Your will is supreme!!"

This is a lifeline indeed.

His chest instinctively puffed up a bit; from now on, these lowly underground lives have someone to accept them, and a backing!!

Praise the goddess!!

Lear chuckled and turned to glance at the ground.

The only thing that troubled him was that Weilu City currently lacked the ability to smelt iron.

Mining ores back and taking ten days or half a month might be difficult to utilize.

Upon returning, I must start constructing a Blacksmith Shop.

Just then, Toen whispered.

"Great Sovereign, may I share the good news of your willingness to accept our allegiance with our tribe?"

Lear laughed.

Oh, you're happy to mine for me?

Innate sacred body of bulls and horses?

"Go ahead."

Receiving approval, Toen immediately turned and stepped forward to stand before the cave dwellers wobbly under the cold gaze of the Wetland Lizard-man.

Loudly declared.

"The great Sovereign has just accepted our allegiance."

"In the future, we will be protected by the Sovereign and guarded by the warriors around us!"

"Tribesmen, we are no longer alone!!"

The cave dwellers below immediately stirred in disbelief, looking at the cave dweller hero.

These lowly beings, surviving in caves and even afraid to look at the sun, now have someone willing to accept them?

And it is a force with so many powerful Wetland Lizardman Warriors?

Swish~ their gazes fixed on the cave dweller hero, cautiously sneaking glances at Lear, seemingly seeking confirmation.

Feeling the gaze of the cave dwellers, Lear strode forward, standing behind Toen, sweeping his imposing gaze.

An endless surge of divine power emanated from his body.

The cave dwellers felt chilly all over, their blood frozen.

Thud~ all collapsed uncontrollably to the ground, trembling violently.

It was an overwhelming pressure from the depth of the bloodline, a terrifying threat to the soul, even a Giant Dragon would bow its head, these humble lives couldn't resist at all.

Under the majestic aura, a calm yet heavy as a mountain voice slowly resonated.

"In the name of the Master of the Marshes and the Lord of Weilu City, I accept your oath of allegiance; from today, all cave dwellers will become my people and work for me."

"I will provide you with food and clean water, and ensure your safety."

"This zone will be under Weilu City's dominion, work hard for me, and nobody will abuse you anymore..."

"Additionally, every week, I will reward some diligent workers, allowing them to visit Weilu City for a vacation and watch great theater performances."

The cave dwellers immediately erupted with excited clamor.

Feeling that overwhelming pressure, it was thrilling amidst the terror!

Indeed, this mighty human lord is willing to accept their allegiance and protect them!!

For the weak cave dwellers, despite living underground, they severely lack a sense of security.

Gaining the protection of a powerful force feels like an injection of adrenaline into the heart.

Security skyrockets.

Lear saw this and slowly withdrew the pressure.

He was merely backing up the cave dweller hero's scene; in the future, it's still up to the other party to manage these subordinates.

Ignoring the still-excited underground beings, his gaze fell on the equally excited cave dweller hero beside him.

"Toen, are there any powerful beings around here?"

The other party shook his head, slightly ashamed.

"Master, we have always lived underground, knowing little about the surroundings..."

Upon encountering an enemy, they think first of hiding, burying themselves deep underground; how could they possibly come out and see who it is?

The earth is their best sanctuary!

Lear wasn't surprised, that's typical for cave dwellers.

Returning to the main point.

"Do you need tools to mine the veins?"

"Our claws are the best tools!"

The cave dweller hero proclaimed with a hint of pride, perhaps the only thing they can boast about.

Lear chuckled, saying no more.

Directly instructed Toen to arrange the cave dwellers to begin mining.

Thus, he occupied Weilu City's first mineral vein and gained enough miners.

And the cost he paid was almost zero...These cave dwellers don't even require him to provide food.

Workers bringing their own meals, comfortable indeed.

With this matter settled, the second goal for today—

A Magic Beast's body buried 30 kilometers west-in the land, can elevate Haggs' potential to 3 Stars!

Lear pondered for a moment, waving to dispatch 100 cave dwellers to accompany the army.

No one is more skilled in digging pits than them.

The cave dwellers felt excited yet apprehensive as they followed along.

With Toen responsible for arrangements, Lear didn't linger and directly led the troops away.

Continue marching.

With the guidance from the Magic Map, it's easy to distinguish directions.

After walking for roughly half an hour, the Wetland Lizard-man from the front relayed news—encountered enemies ahead.

Having hunted many times, the army now has a proficient response pattern.

Once an enemy is discovered, they strive to investigate the exact numbers and strength as much as possible.

If the enemy is formidable, they promptly retreat and report the news to avoid alerting them.

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