Chapter 367: Low-Level Dragon Beast

There was no rush to check if the barley worms in the barley field had hatched.

Liszt decided to stay in Flower Town for the night and resume the attack on the castle the next day: "Don't forget to strengthen the vigilance! Leiden, divide the Black Knights into three groups, each taking turns to stand guard for four hours! Marcus, lead a squad of knights and inspect the security barriers again!"

Unlike other knight squads, the knight squad from Flower Town not only learned how to charge but also studied traps, navigation, and foreign languages.

In fact, Liszt had the idea of training his knight squad to become special forces.

While Leiden organized the knights and squire knights for guard duty, and Marcus led the inspection of the security barriers, Parris suddenly walked over: "Lord Baron, I plan to go and scout Mane City's castle to find out the true situation inside."

As a black dragon thrall of the light dragon, her ability to manipulate light and shadow allowed her to become invisible, an excellent reconnaissance skill.

Liszt was, of course, willing to let her go, as knowing your enemy is key to victory. However, he did not immediately agree: "The Mane City castle must have received news of our attack by now and will be guarding every part closely. Isn't it too dangerous for you to go?"

"Trust my skills. As long as they don't possess abilities like your eyes, Lord Baron, no one will be able to detect me. Even if they do, they won't be able to stop me. I'll return quickly, and if feasible, eliminate the leading knights."

It wasn't an empty boast; Parris had the ability to do so.

However, Liszt shook his head: "The strength of Mane City isn't strong enough for you to make a move. Just scout carefully and don't put yourself in danger. You know, I don't want anything to happen to you." As he spoke, he patted Parris's shoulder.

A flush of red appeared on Parris's face: "I understand."

Liszt's lips curved into a handsome arc as he said calmly: "Moreover, I need to use the knights of Mane City as a whetstone. This is my first time leading a knight squad into battle, and it's not easy to find a suitable practice target."

"Yes."

Parris looked up at Liszt: "Lord Baron, I'll be back soon."

Her figure vanished from view, her footsteps echoing into the distance before fading into the darkness, leaving no trace.

Liszt stood there, lost in thought for a moment.

"I've only used the hide of the six-headed sea serpent to make one piece of leather armor for myself. There's still plenty of hide left; I should make a set for Parris as well... Also, I need to find a way to forge the mithril in my collection into mithril armor for my knights... Unfortunately, there are no blacksmiths skilled enough to work with mithril."

Mithril, as a magic metal, requires very strict forging methods that ordinary blacksmiths cannot handle.

Immediately after.

He called upon the smoke mission.

Since arriving on Iron Horse Island.

The smoke mission had already hinted: "Complete the mission, reward: Virginia·Truth's Awakening."

Virginia, residing in the soul tank, could be released, but now wasn't the right time. She wouldn't be much help on the battlefield. Regarding the dragon bone technique of the Magic Goat family, he could ask about it later when he returned.

Now, the smoke swirling before his eyes formed the serpent tongue, signaling a new mission.

"Mission: 'A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.' As an ambitious dragon lord, you must excel on the battlefield by defeating at least one enemy of equal rank to prove your worth and earn greater glory. Reward: A low-level dragon-type monster."

"A low-level dragon-type monster!"

Liszt's heart raced with excitement. "I wonder what kind of dragon-type monster I'll receive. In the Sapphire Duchy, dragon-type monsters are rare. A low-level dragon-type monster isn't far behind a mid-level monster... If they can be bred in large numbers, they would be even more valuable!"

According to enthusiasts, magical species are ranked by rarity.

The Spirit King is on par with dragons, more valuable than super dragon-type monsters (sub-dragons).

Wyverns are more precious than dragon spirits, and dragon spirits are more precious than high-level dragon-type magic beasts (high-level dragon beasts);

High-level dragon beasts are more precious than great spirits; great spirits are more precious than superior magic beasts; superior magic beasts are more precious than mid-level dragon-type magic beasts (mid-level dragon beasts);

Mid-level dragon beasts are more precious than high-ranking magic beasts; high-ranking magic beasts are more precious than low-ranking spirits; low-ranking spirits are more precious than mid-ranking magic beasts; mid-ranking magic beasts are more precious than low-level dragon-type magic beasts (low-level dragon beasts).

Low-level dragon beasts are more precious than dragon-type beasts;

Dragon-type beasts are more precious than spirit bugs; spirit bugs are more precious than low-level magic beasts; low-level magic beasts are more precious than beasts with a mix of magic beast lineage.

In Flower Town and Black Horse Island, Liszt already possesses two types of dragon-type beasts: black blood horses and dragon milk cows, as well as a mid-level magic beast, the blizzard beast, and a low-level magic beast, the green-headed duck. Additionally, there is also the black pearl giant clam, which should be considered a magic beast species, or rather, a sea monster species shell.

Each of these industries is worth developing vigorously.

Of course, all of them require time to mature; without a few years of cultivation, they won't be able to generate significant value.

"I wonder if the low-level dragon beast rewarded by the smoke mission can develop into a breeding industry. But regardless, in this battle to eliminate Mane City, I must personally kill an elite Earth Knight!" Liszt didn't have a bloodthirsty desire, nor did he like killing.

But since it was war, one must be mentally prepared for enemies to die and for oneself to live.

Since stepping onto the battlefield, killing has become a necessary skill. The two rats were a drill. Since they chose to gather information on the Black Knights, they were enemies. He would not show mercy and let the rats escape with information back to Mane City.

……

About an hour later.

Liszt was practicing "Breath Attenuation" when he heard familiar footsteps, causing him to look up at the door.

When the knocking sound came, accompanied by Parris's voice: "Lord Baron, it's me."

"Come in."

Once Parris entered, he immediately asked, "Did you encounter any danger?"

"None. The atmosphere in Mane City's castle was indeed very tense, but not a single knight there could detect my presence," Parris replied with some pride, then added, "It appears they do not intend to defend the castle to the death. I found that they are digging tunnels, leading to Mane City."

"They are preparing to escape at any time?"

"I think they might be bolder than expected. I saw Lord Morey, and I overheard his secret conversation with other knights. They plan to regroup in Mane City via the tunnels. When you lead the knights to attack the castle, they will launch their assault from Mane City."

Liszt nodded: "A good strategy... You did well, Parris."

"It was a small matter."

"You must be very tired; rest early."

"Goodnight, my lord."