Chapter 183 - 145 Political Awareness_1

Chapter 183: Chapter 145 Political Awareness_1Gaven directly pointed out, "Zack, Gos, you two take the Red Copper Dragon Blood Potion, Bark, you take the Fire Dragon Blood Potion, and then enter the Dragon Seeking Meditation." In the past, Dragon Blood Potions were used only after the Dragon Seeking Ritual Ceremony had begun, then allocated based on Attributes. To Gaven, this seemed somewhat too passive. Before, there was no choice, but now with the Dragon Scale Oak as support, he planned to change the approach, to see if he could use the Dragon Blood Potion to directly induce them into a state of Dragonization. If it worked, that would be a stroke of fortune. Even if he sent them into the Dragon Seeking Ritual Ceremony, the initiative would be in his own hands. The allocation of Attributes for the Dragon Blood Potion was naturally not random. It was after comprehensive consideration. Zack was already skilled in Earth Element magic and dealt with veins of ore; it was natural to further enhance his Earth Element powers. Bark was a combatant, and even more so an aerial fighter; Earth Element abilities were not very compatible with him, Fire Attribute suited him better. As for Gos, this fellow was purely being taken care of because he was an elder, giving him a chance regardless of what Attribute he was given. He probably didn’t care. Gaven naturally chose an Attribute the same as that of an Ancient Giant Dragon, to increase the chances of success. "Understood," the named Gnolls said with faces full of surprise. Gos, in particular, dropped to his knees with a plop and cried out, "Thank Lord, Gos will never forget the kindness of Lord, from this life to death I follow the Lord, willing to be the Lord’s loyal servant forever." Gos’s kneeling directly made Zack and Bark somewhat embarrassed. To kneel felt somewhat shameful, their skins were not as thick as Gos’s. Not to kneel, on the other hand, would appear rather obtuse given the precedent set. Gaven kicked Gos away with a foot, "I’m giving you three seconds, if you don’t get up, the original command is revoked. Who the hell did you learn this from? We don’t do this in our territory. Don’t you learn from him. The Dragon Blood Potions distributed to you are recognition of your past work; they are your well-deserved rewards. If you do not work hard, no amount of flattery will be useful." "Yes, yes, yes! Lord is correct in his teaching," Gos quickly scrambled to his feet, promoting his shameless skills to the utmost. Compared to others present, this should be his greatest strength. "Lord is wise," Zack and Bark quickly concurred, seizing the opportunity to ease the awkwardness. Gaven handed the three bottles of Dragon Blood Potion to them, then tossed a Spirit Container to Susie and said, "Begin!" "Wait a second," called Susie urgently, "Spread out, keep a distance of at least ten meters apart." The three Gnolls, who had just prepared to drink the Dragon Blood Potion, were startled and quickly understood why Susie had instructed them to do this—it was for their good, to prevent them from entering the Dragon Seeking Ritual Ceremony and scrambling for energy. They hurriedly ran in different directions until they were more than ten meters away from each other, and then poured the Dragon Blood Potion into their mouths. Boom! Boom! Boom! Three crisp sounds successively came from the bodies of the three Gnolls. Those were the sounds of the Elements entering and leaving their bodies. Exiting, were the elemental powers contained within the Dragon Blood Potion itself, released instantaneously due to exceeding the load their bodies could bear. Entering, were the surrounding elemental forces, activated by the Dragon Blood Potion, finding an escape and rushing into their bodies. All three succeeded. But the condition of each was different. The Elements around Bark and Zack were moving fast and furiously, much like Susie’s situation, not the Dragon Seeking Ritual Ceremony but Dragonization. The movement around Gos was relatively slow, and some of the Elements that drilled in also spilled out; this was the standard Dragon Seeking Ritual Ceremony. Searᴄh the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Without waiting for Gaven’s instructions, Susie was already quickly setting up the Dragon Seeking Array around them. This result was a pleasant surprise for Gaven; this was the correct use of the Dragon Blood Potion. This stark contrast made Gaven wonder if Dragonization had anything to do with Professional Level. Both Bark and Zack possessed Professional Levels, only Gos did not. Of course, an isolated case cannot be considered proof, and to truly know the results would require a large number of experimental comparisons. Chester, standing nearby, couldn’t hide the envy in his eyes, which didn’t escape Gaven’s notice as he finally spoke, "Mayor Chester, do not misunderstand; it’s not that you are unqualified to take the Dragon Blood Potion. Look, I have already prepared it for you." Gaven took out another bottle of Red Copper Dragon Blood Potion and shook it, "There are some tasks that I need your help with. I’m worried if you begin the Dragon Seeking Ritual Ceremony, it would take too long." "Lord, you misunderstand..." Chester, whose thoughts were exposed, became a bit embarrassed. "Pursuing strength is the instinct of all creatures; there is nothing to hide," said Gaven with a smile, "You should be the most experienced one in our territory, especially with construction and digging out giant caverns. I need your advice on how to arrange and modify this Ancient Dragon Nest." Gaven walked with Chester and continued, "This entrance leads directly to the surface, over a kilometer in length, where our allies the Yaling reside. We cannot go to the surface without permission, but we can make use of this cavern. Behind this, is a sealed entrance leading to the Dark Domain, where enemies reside. It won’t be long before they launch another invasion, so we need to build a defensive fortress here. There’s no need to mention this teleportation portal; it’s key to maintaining the connection between two worlds. How should we arrange the hatching grounds? And how do we construct the Dragon’s Nest?" "Can we dig around the land as we please?" Chester didn’t directly answer but instead posed a new question. "You may dig anywhere you wish, but you may not break through to the surface, nor to the surrounding Dark Domain, and most importantly, you must not harm the root system of the Dragon Oak Mother Tree," Gaven added three restrictions in succession. "Then that simplifies things. The incubation area can be placed on both sides of the entrance passage, a kilometer-long corridor is enough to dig out a large number of side chambers, with guard outposts set up at both ends of the passage. The Dragon’s Nest can extend inward, similarly through newly dug channels. As for the Dragon’s Nest itself, it can be partitioned vertically to construct multiple-story buildings, making rational use of every inch of space and also making it easier to defend." Chester immediately provided a modification plan. "Underground City?" Gaven nodded in approval and said, "Clan Leader, your experience in this area is indeed extensive, leaving it in your hands is the right decision." "This is only a preliminary idea. The specifics depend on the soil quality, rock distribution, and the root spread of the Dragon Oak Mother Tree, all of which require on-site surveys," Chester added. "Gos has already entered the Dragon Seeking Ritual Ceremony, and he will not awaken for another ten days, so you will need to take on the role of head of the Dragon’s Nest construction team as well. Strive to have the blueprints for the new Dragon’s Nest ready before he awakens." Gaven extended his hand and passed the Red Copper Dragon Blood Potion to Chester, "Keep the potion for now, and only after you’ve handled the necessary affairs should you take it." Chester did not reach out to take it but bowed deeply and said, "Your lordship’s magnanimity makes me feel inferior. Your intent alone is more than enough. Indeed, I do have some experience in constructing such an underground city. Should there be issues during construction, it would waste a great deal of manpower and material, and adjustments would be extremely troublesome. It’s not that I don’t trust Gos, but learning construction isn’t something that can be done overnight, especially when it comes to mobilizing manpower from Eagle Cliff Town, which is also a big project. Therefore, it’s not appropriate for me to consume the Dragon Blood Potion until the work here is on the right track, and when my involvement becomes inconsequential. At that time, there will surely be the need for Mayor Susie’s assistance on the side, and I would have to trouble Your Lordship once more." It must be said that Chester is the Gnoll with the keenest political acumen in the entire Dragon Oak Territory. Everything has its two sides. When it comes to being self-serving and deceitful, this political acumen can seem like the slyness of a political insider, something detestable. But now, as he takes the initiative to align himself with me, it’s considered high political acumen, prioritizing the greater good and the interests of the territory, making him a qualified subordinate, a qualified mayor." "Hmm," Gaven nodded appreciatively and said, "Mayor, your behavior of putting public before personal interest is a blessing for our territory and an example for everyone to learn from. Very good, very good, very good." Chester humbly replied, "It’s my duty to do so. Any Gnoll facing such matters would make the same choice as I did." "Indeed, the Gnolls are one of the few races willing to forgo their own benefits for the sake of their tribe," Gaven exclaimed sincerely, "This place will be our main construction site for the coming period. Aside from a few personnel needed to maintain normal living, all Gnolls from Eagle Cliff Town must be devoted here and begin full-scale construction. In this process, your coordination will surely be indispensable. You will be working hard for a while." "It’s my duty to do so." "Whether it’s the previous appointment or the current one, both are temporary." Seeing that the other party was so compliant, Gaven decided to give him further guidance to see if he could make another step forward. "Don’t just focus on this place; look further ahead. Beyond Eagle Cliff Town lies the Dragon Oak Territory; beyond that lies the Rocklands, and beyond those are many kingdoms and wildlands, places we shall eventually venture to. The number of us here is far from enough. Hence, we must cultivate professionals, such as those who can succeed you as mayor, or those who can replace you in construction planning. Only when you have someone to take over your duties can you face higher and tougher challenges, follow me, see more beautiful landscapes, and achieve a better self." After hearing Gaven’s words, Chester was deeply contemplative. For him, Gaven’s words were sufficiently clear. This was an indication for him to quickly cultivate successors in Eagle Cliff Town, as well as apprentices in construction, freeing himself from these tedious administrative tasks, in preparation to undertake greater endeavors alongside him. If someone else had said these words to Chester, he would have dismissed them outright. But coming from Gaven, they carried a different weight—especially the Gaven of the present. He still clearly remembered Gaven’s first visit to the Eagle Cliff Burrow. The visitor had to present the head of a Harpy as a greeting gift. And now, the Harpies of Eagle Cliff were a thing of the past. Unknowingly, the man had grown into an existence worthy of Chester’s admiration. The speed of his rise felt like a dream. Gaven’s momentum, soaring to the skies, was unstoppable. If Gaven said now that he was preparing to have the entire Gnoll race occupy the Rocklands, Chester would believe it. It was a wake-up call for him, to keep up with the pace of the territory’s development. As long as he kept up, he might also be able to ride the wind, just as Gos did. Gos was just an average Gnoll, with no remarkable features apart from thick skin, a talent for bootlicking, and a bit of cunning. Not to mention the now tens of thousands strong Dragon Oak Territory, even in the former Eagle Cliff Burrow, there were several like him. Yet now, he was thrust forcibly into the Dragon Seeking Ritual Ceremony. It was not his lineage but the massive allocation of resources to his training that made it possible—Dragon Blood Potions, Spirit Containers, were all part of the enabling resources. What did Gos rely on? Cunning or flattery? Neither. He was recognized as one of the first of Gaven’s loyal elders. This also fully demonstrates that Gaven is someone who values loyalty; even if Chester later encountered similar issues, he would also be given priority in resource allocation.