Chapter 1084 - 162: Maiden’s Ring Expansion (Part 3)

Chapter 1084: Chapter 162: Maiden’s Ring Expansion (Part 3)

"Praise the Dawn! It’s all thanks to Divine Grace and the blessings of Spirit Plants brought by you, my lord!" Vandar’s eyes sparkled with excitement as he turned to lead the way, "My lord, allow me to introduce the latest happenings in the Holy Land and let you witness firsthand the extraordinary traits of the Spirit Plants and Celestial Silkworms."

Su Li nodded, walking along the pebble-strewn path blooming with wildflowers toward the core area, flanked by Vandar and the nuns, then asked, "Isn’t it time for the autumn silkworms to be harvested now?"

On hearing this, Vandar’s face instantly radiated the glow of a seasoned farmer viewing a bountiful field, he quickened his pace slightly, following behind Su Li at half a step’s distance, excitedly reporting:

"Lord, it is indeed the last time this year for the autumn silkworms to spin silk! Thanks to the Dawn Goddess’s blessing and the nuns’ meticulous care, this season’s Moonlight Celestial Silkworms have exceeded expectations!"

He pointed to the Moon Mulberry Tree not far away, bathed in a mysterious purple-silver sheen under the sunlight, and the exquisite silkworm houses built into the hillside: "Currently, we’ve successfully stabilized the cultivation of over five thousand mature Moonlight Celestial Silkworms. Thanks to the unique essence of moonlight imbued in the purple leaves of the Moon Mulberry and the stable environment created by the Star Dew Sweet Orange territory, the survival rate of these celestial silkworms has reached an astonishing ninety-two percent, exceeding regular silkworm survival rates significantly."

"We’ve constructed three more silkworm houses for cocoon spinning and silk production, my lord, please take a look." Vandar led Su Li to one of the silkworm houses’ glass observation windows. Inside, layers of special silkworm plates were crawling with silkworms glimmering like moonlight crystal carvings. They were tirelessly munching on the deep purple mulberry leaves, their bodies seemingly brewing rainbow light. "They’ve entered the peak feeding period, their appetite incredible, but conversion efficiency remains high. The key point is, they are beginning to spin silk on a large scale!"

Vandar signaled a nun to bring forth a tray lined with soft white velvet. On it lay several bundles of raw silk freshly pulled and untreated. At first glance, the silk appeared a gentle silver-white, but under varying angles of light, it refracted dreamy rainbow hues, as if woven with fragments of a shattered rainbow. The threads themselves exuded a faintly chilly fragrance, feeling cool and slippery yet possessing a strange warmth.

"This is the raw silk of Rainbow Silk!" Vandar’s voice held a hint of excitement, "Conservatively estimated, this season’s autumn silkworms would yield at least 10 pounds of high-quality Rainbow raw silk! Enough to support our initial trial production and the making of premium gifts. Moreover, with the Moon Mulberry tree further adapting to this environment, roots delving deeper into the Spirit Field, and our accumulated breeding experience, the next season’s yield and quality hold immense room for improvement!"

"The church has already chosen skillful, devout nuns to establish a dedicated weaving workshop in the Holy Land. They work under the tranquil domain of Star Dew Sweet Orange, their minds clear, maximizing the silk’s divine effects. They’re currently experimenting with different weaving and dyeing techniques, striving to craft the first batch of top-tier silk samples before winter for Holy Robes or scarves."

pounds of raw silk—the Territory’s silk production can finally commence.

Su Li asked, "Have the clothing designer and tailor been found?"

Vandar nodded immediately, saying, "The Provincial Affairs Council has recruited a tailor cum clothing designer for us."

"He goes by the nickname ’Gilded Rose,’ Friedrich Schneider. This designer hails from the lower city district of Terrabheim, the Imperial Capital. His father was a guild-approved tailor, while his mother ran a small dyeing workshop. Friedrich grew up among piles of fabric, barrels of dye, and needles."

"Displaying exceptional talent from a young age, he was noticed by a Master Level tailor from Marle Castle and taken on as an apprentice. In Marle Castle, he not only mastered the cutting techniques of the Empire’s traditional clothing (including complex lace, tight-fitting tops, petticoats for nobles; uniforms for soldiers; long robes for clerics), but also became intimately familiar with exotic styles and rare materials from afar Arabi, elves, and even distant Zhendan and Ind. He excels at subtly incorporating exotic elements into the Empire’s aesthetics, making them novel yet dignified."

"This man has achieved peak skill, renowned in Marle Castle for his daring designs, extreme opulence, and pursuit of perfect artistic expression. His fascination with beauty, sensory stimulation, and art forms is... almost obsessive. Consequently, many peers and even certain church secret agents have doubted whether he secretly worships the chaotic deity lusting for ultimate sensory pleasure." Vandar did not directly utter Slaanesh’s name, but the nuns’ faces subtly changed, instinctively grasping their Dawn Holy Emblems tightly.

Vandar paused, his tone turning serious: "These suspicions proved not unfounded. Upon arriving at our Territory, he showcased unrivaled talent, designing everyday wear for you, my lord, and several key officials which received widespread acclaim. However, when we commissioned him to design the first batch of Rainbow Silk garments, unsettling signs emerged within his submitted... certain ’concept sketches’."

Sado!

The youngest of the Chaos Four Gods, nourished by energies of pleasure, indulgence, enjoyment, even love.

For living beings, no deity holds greater allure than Slaanesh; regardless of species, all are drawn, in varying degrees, to pay for mental pleasure. This nature created Slaanesh, irresistible like a drug. He comprehends all secrets that bring satisfaction and elation, especially affecting humans, creatures of outward emotions often enchanted by his seductive allure, inadvertently stepping into the chaotic gray zone.