"Let's go back!" Li ng said, taking Vanessa's hand and leading her out of the Iron Cave.
"Amon, can we go back now?"
Outside, Li ng held Vanessa's hand as they walked out of the Iron Cave, strolling leisurely into the forest.
"Yes, everything here at the Iron Cave is done."
After more than two months of effort, his custom armor was finally completed. It was so large, intricate, and complex that putting it on was a hassle, requiring the help of Ogres and Goblin blacksmiths.
In the dim forest, the two walked one behind the other. Vanessa glanced at Amon beside her, hesitant to speak.
"Vanessa, if you have sothing to ask, just ask. I'll tell you everything I know."
Vanessa, a Dark Elf who couldn't hide her thoughts, showed her emotions clearly on her face.
"Amon, when did we first et?"
Though unsure why Vanessa asked this, Li ng didn't think much of it.
"It was at the Throne Palace, back when it was just a small wooden hut. One day, you suddenly appeared and gave a sacrificial disk. Although your voice was a bit neutral then, from the scent..."
Before he could finish, Li ng's voice abruptly stopped. Vanessa suddenly halted, her face blank, eyes filled with confusion.
"Vanessa, what's wrong?" Li ng turned to look at Vanessa behind him.
The confusion in Vanessa's eyes gradually faded. When she looked at Li ng again, her gaze was fierce.
"Goblin, I'll kill you!"
Vanessa scread in anger. The admiration in her eyes vanished, replaced by resentnt.
Black magic erupted from Vanessa's body. In a flash, a wave of energy exploded.
Vanessa drew the dagger from her waist and charged at Li ng. In an instant, she closed in on him, aiming to stab his chest.
Vanessa was fast, but Li ng's reaction was faster. His right hand swiftly grabbed Vanessa's wrist, preventing her from breaking free no matter how hard she tried.
Frustrated, Vanessa slapped the ugly face of the Goblin with her left hand.
"Slap!"
Li ng didn't dodge. Vanessa's slap landed squarely on his face, the crisp sound echoing in the dim forest.
Facing Vanessa's hateful and resentful gaze, Li ng was speechless. Those who manipulate mories indeed face retribution.
Vanessa's affection made him want to forget that it was all a false mory.
"Go, don't appear again, or you'll die!" Li ng said, releasing Vanessa's hand.
No matter what, Vanessa had brought him joy. At least for now, he wouldn't kill her.
Vanessa snapped back to reality. Her priority now wasn't revenge but escape.
Having spent so much ti with the Goblin before her, she knew well how terrifying his strength was.
"Goblin, I will co back for you!"
Vanessa sheathed her dagger and walked expressionlessly into the depths of the forest.
Li ng stood quietly in the dim forest, watching Vanessa's graceful figure fade into the distance until she disappeared into the forest depths, never taking his eyes off her.
After a long while, Li ng's sigh echoed in the forest. With a self-deprecating smile, he continued walking forward.
The sudden change had cost him Vanessa.
Li ng also realized the limitations of the "Word Spirit" skill. No matter how real the mory, it could never change the false reality. One day, those implanted with false mories would awaken.
"What a pity!"
A trace of regret flashed in Li ng's eyes. Vanessa's admiration had made him sowhat fond of her. Although that fondness was based on "love at first sight," Vanessa at least had a charm that attracted him. Li ng had thought Vanessa would accompany him for a lifeti, but it seed the goddess of fate had played him once again.
"The forest of the harem suits better!"
With a grin, the regret in Li ng's eyes vanished. Although Vanessa had left, his future was bright. He would gradually enrich his harem, making it more fulfilling.
Li ng quickened his pace in the forest.
Ti passed by, day after day.
After returning to the Throne Tribe from the Iron Cave, Li ng's days beca monotonous. His only daily pleasure was teasing the queens in the harem. The tribe's developnt proceeded in an orderly manner, with more sub-tribes erging in the vast Goblin Forest. Every month, a large number of Goblins were sent to other sub-tribes.
Another new day, in the morning.
Throne Palace, Throne Hall.
"Mm, tastes good!"
Sitting on the wide throne, Li ng was enjoying sashimi, with four plump Black Scale fish laid out on the table before him.
Two female Lizardn were slicing the fish with knives. The slices couldn't be too thick, or they wouldn't absorb the flavor, nor too thin, as it would affect the texture. Two other female Lizardn stood on either side of Li ng, attending to him.
Li ng used a small knife to pick up a slice of fish dipped in seasoning and put it in his mouth to chew. The seasoning was made from plants with a peculiar fragrance. Grinning, Li ng wrapped his arm around the waist of the female Lizardman on his right, pulling her into his lap.
"Co, feed !"
The female Lizardman's tail swayed nervously. She used the small knife to pick up a piece of fish, dipped it in the seasoning, and then carefully fed it to the Great King.
"Report!"
At that mont, a Big Goblin in armor rushed in. Entering the Throne Hall, the Big Goblin knelt on the ground.
"Great King, the elders of the Lizardn from the southern district have arrived!"
Under Li ng's authorization, the Lizardn in the southern district had ford a managent organization known as the "Elder Council." The Elder Council reported directly to him, the Great King. The council comprised seven mbers, with an additional position of council leader.
Li ng waved his hand, swallowing the fish slice offered by the female Lizardman. The Big Goblin quickly got up and ran outside.
Soon, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed from outside. Seven male Lizardn rushed in, bowing and kneeling in the hall.
"Great King, what do you require of us?"
The leading male Lizardman asked. The male Lizardn behind him peeked up, but when the Goblin on the throne looked over, they quickly lowered their heads.
"It's nothing major. Starting today, increase the military provisions reserve from one month to six months."
Increase the military provisions reserve to six months?
"Great King, the military provisions cannot be stored for six months!"
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