Global Lords: Hundredfold Increments Starting With the Undead

Chapter 1153: Chapter 754, Isabella

Main city, Lord’s mansion.

After sending Rolana away, Fang Hao immediately started to get busy with his own affairs.

He began by recruiting troops and then adjusted the assortment of troops in Troop Hiding Cave No. 1 to prepare for the attack on the Sea Tribe.

A portion of the troops was recruited within the main city to fill the ranks in the Troop Hiding Cave.

The rest would be directly recruited on board the ships.

The trade with the Fishmen had resolved the shortage of ‘Sea Scale Stone’ needed for recruitment.

This material, necessary for recruiting oceanic troops, was scarce on land.

But underwater, it was not rare at all.

Land infantry exited from the Troop Hiding Cave.

Oceanic troops and Bone Dragon entered the Troop Hiding Cave.

A dense mass of Skeletons started to move as heroes like Demitrija and Anjia directed them.

Ding!

Suddenly, a notification sound rang out.

Opening it, Fang Hao saw a message from Ma Tianyi.

“The Bronze Bull leader has arrived and has already begun to take over the city’s military strength.”

The Bronze Bull had reached ‘Kenreva City.’

Faster than Fang Hao had imagined.

As for taking over the city, the Bronze Bull was not doing it for the first time and was even somewhat experienced.

After arriving, he immediately took command of the troops and began controlling some of the city’s uncontrollable forces.

“Have you figured out how many slaves there are?” Fang Hao continued to ask.

Ma Tianyi replied, “There are over twelve thousand, all from the Orc race, mostly of prime age.”

“Hmm, tell the Bronze Bull that if he has no place to arrange them, I can find some open land to settle these slaves,” Fang Hao said.

After all, he still owed Amanda some population.

If these Orcs had nowhere else to go, they could be sent to Amanda.

“Okay, and boss, I have already recruited all the Alliance Hierarchs who were involved in the negotiations with the Slave King, including their members, there are more than two hundred people,” Ma Tianyi’s message came through again.

Fang Hao was aware of this, and the annexation of transmigrators by the various vassal lords counted as territorial expansion.

It had no downside, as long as they were well-managed.

“Hmm, got it.”

He ended the chat.

Fang Hao couldn’t help but think of Rolana again.

He wondered if she had seen her mother after going back.

If she had been killed.

He was somewhat concerned about what a Demigod like her mother would think when hearing that her daughter suddenly had a man in her life.

He hoped the gift he had sent could change the initial impression.

…

Inside the gloomy and luxurious palace.

On the gray and white throne, a mature woman with an air of nobility and a solemn face was sitting.

Her black hair was tied up, wearing a black dress with golden patterns, holding a golden goblet in her hand, leaning lazily on her chair in a somewhat languid pose.

Her right leg rested over her left, revealing exquisitely textured boots.

Her gaze shifted to the figure below and spoke indifferently, “What brings you back?”

Contrary to what Fang Hao had imagined,

Isabella showed no significant emotional fluctuation when faced with her daughter’s sudden return.

There was neither anger nor joy, only a tone laced with a hint of complaint.

Rolana sat on a chair below without answering, instead asking, “How did the castle end up moving here?”

“That area was designated for the commercial district, I wanted to inform you, but I couldn’t find you,” Isabella set her goblet on the tray held by an attendant, continuing, “Sneaking off, have you found what you sought?”

Rolana, a Dark Gold level hero, rarely found anyone who could harm her outside.

Of course, her mother did not know that even with her considerable strength, her daughter’s first foray into the world lacked social experience.

Fooled by the Red Duke, dismembered and sealed for decades.

“Yeah, it’s better than being cooped up here,” Rolana continued.

Isabella looked at her daughter and sighed deeply before saying, “Stay for a few days and tell me about the interesting things outside, I haven’t been out for a while. If you’re bored, help your brother at the fortress; they are currently fighting against humans.”

Reflecting on her daughter’s departure, as her mother, Isabella considered assigning her some tasks – it was better than stewing at home.

“I’m not going to any fortress. I’ll stay with you for a few days, but then I have to go back to my husband,” Rolana said, her leg cocked.

As soon as she finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall instantly solidified, the air turning thick and heavy.

Isabella’s lazy gaze sharpened, like a sword drawn from its sheath.

The attending servant beside her bowed their head even lower,

Legs trembling, even breathing became difficult.

“Is it so strange? Have you forgotten how old I am?” Rolana, seemingly unaffected, pushed the two wooden boxes at her feet forward, “Here! His gifts for you. He wanted to come in person, but the Sea Tribe is attacking his territory right now. He’ll visit you another time.”

Isabella squinted her eyes.

The surge of anger was somewhat quelled by her daughter’s words.

“What kind of man is he?” Isabella took a deep breath, reining in her formidable presence.

“A man, not very old, with his own piece of land,” Rolana began softly.

“I know he is a man. I’m asking about his lineage, his status.”

After thinking, Rolana countered, “Why… are you asking so many details for?”

Isabella took the goblet from the servant’s hand again.

Gently swirling it, the red wine spun around the golden cup.

“Shouldn’t a mother know who her daughter’s husband is?”

“Don’t you want to see what gift he has prepared for you first? I can tell you everything about him in detail later, and his territory is also a very interesting place,” Rolana said.

Isabella frowned at her daughter.

She felt her youngest daughter was very different from before.

Reflecting on this, she still waved her hand and ordered, “Prepare for the banquet, notify the nobles in the city, my daughter is back—all are to attend the banquet.”

“Yes, madam.”

“And these gifts, make a list of them.”

“Understood, madam.”

The attendant left.

Isabella rose to her feet, walking slowly down the stairs, “Come on, I’ll show you to your new room, it’s been vacant for over fifty years.”

…

Nightfall descended.

After adjusting the troops.

Fang Hao still felt uneasy, so he contacted Rebecca and Rolana separately.

Rebecca was still on her way to the “Hall of Skylight.”

She traveled on the official roads of the Hall of Justice and was aboard an Aerial Ship, so she hadn’t encountered any danger; the journey was just a bit dull.

As for Rolana, it seemed a bit noisier on her end.

From what she said, she was attending a party her mother had thrown for her.

Fang Hao tentatively asked about her mother’s attitude and received a reply that there was no particular situation at the moment.

The Blood Clan were creatures of the night, and it was their time to be active.

After a brief conversation, he decided not to disturb her further.

Not long after.

Eira, Little White, and the others returned from the amusement park.

Fang Hao, along with the group, went upstairs to rest.

…

The next day, dawn was breaking.

Fang Hao had just gone to the seaship to check on the sailing conditions.

He had recruited some troops

And had just received a message from Eira, so he immediately returned from the sea.

He tidied up his attire a bit.

Then in the lobby, he waited for the Lizardmen Queen, Anastasia, who was also dressed magnificently.

The Queen wore a peacock blue gown, her slender, long neck proudly arched, adorned with gold jewelry, and she carried herself with noble elegance.

Over time, it was clear to see her belly had become slightly pronounced.

“Queen, what have you been busy with lately? You look thinner. You should have Demitrija bring you here for meals, fatten you up a bit,” Fang Hao immediately said.

Er, the term “fatten you up a bit” might not be very appropriate.

The Lizardmen Queen belonged to the Red Scale Lizardmen; “red and plump” might be more fitting.

Of course, he didn’t say this randomly.

The “Glutton’s Dark Gold Stewpot” had recorded many dishes, including dragon meat, so nutrition was certainly taken care of.

The Queen gave him a look and continued, “I just came to see if the Dragon Clan has discovered this place. If you can’t withstand an attack, you can go to the southern marshes, I can make you ‘plump’ as well.”

“Er, thanks. If it really comes to that, I will seek refuge with the Queen.”

They bantered a bit.

And without further small talk, the Queen continued, “I’ve come to confirm with you once more about the Glazed Tiles situation.”

Hearing about Glazed Tiles, Fang Hao immediately put down his cup, his expression turning serious.

Glazed Tiles were necessary materials for upgrading the Lord’s Mansion to level 15.

The production conditions weren’t clear yet, but through his connections with the Lizardmen, he had ordered the necessary quantity.

Thinking about it, it had been a few months since the order was placed.

“Is the quantity sufficient?” Fang Hao asked.

“I’ve come to verify the quantity with you, I should be able to deliver it to you this week.”

“Then that’s great, a total of 5,000 pieces; if you have more to sell, I can also take them off your hands.”

The Queen nodded, “The quantity you mentioned matches my records, it will be available to you soon.”

“No problem.”

They continued discussing their cooperation for a while.

Fang Hao went on, “By the way, do you have any weapons capable of defense against aerial threats from the Holy Empire?”

“Aerial? Are you thinking of defending against the Dragon Clan?”

“You could put it that way.”

Fang Hao wouldn’t usually discuss such matters with other powers.

But with the southern Lizardmen, they were already allies, even with a better relationship.

The other party was also aware of the Dragon Clan’s attack, so there was no need for secrecy,

“There are some weapons that can counter aerial troops, I’ll have someone bring them tomorrow, you can see if you need anything,” the Queen thought for a moment and said.

“Good.”

After chatting for a while longer and discussing future cooperation,

Seeing that it was about time.

Fang Hao called Eira back.

He asked her to accompany the Lizardmen Queen on a tour of the city and to see the progress of the amusement park.

As one of the city’s hostesses,

Eira surely represented the main city.

Fang Hao then went back to the sea, joining the ships as they approached the archipelago.

…

Eternal Night City.

The party lasted till the morning before it ended.

In the dim room.

Two women, who looked alike but with distinctly different temperaments, sat on either side of a table by the window.

Isabella, still in her black gown with gold trim, leaned against the armrest of her chair with a poised demeanor, exuding the aura of a queen.

The hem of her dress was slightly lifted to reveal her long, straight legs wrapped in black stockings.

“Stockings, huh? They’re also produced here in Eternal Night City, supposedly the transmigrators researched them. But the material and craftsmanship of yours seem a bit better.”

Rolana, sitting to the side in a body-hugging purple cloud-patterned long dress, said with a faint smile, “These are made from the best silk, naturally comfortable. I also have cosmetics; I’ll put some on you.”

Isabella was pulled to sit down in front of the vanity.

Her daughter began to open the gift box and get ready.

“Tell me, how did you meet Fang Hao?”

Rolana casually took out the items, speaking indifferently, “If we’re talking about the first meeting, it must have been in a graveyard, where he found my heart.”

“Heart?” Isabella frowned.

“Yes, he saved me. He asked me to help him build his territory in exchange.”

Suddenly, Isabella felt that her daughter’s excursion was not as easy as it seemed.

There must have been many, profound experiences.

“Tell me all about it.”

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