CHAPTER 1522: CHAPTER 774: CONQUEROR SPEED

Firstly, deepen mutual understanding, as much divide and conflict often stems from misunderstandings and lack of knowledge.

The Conqueror Army, on its journey, has already created numerous legends, cloaked in countless halos, with rumors flying everywhere.

The name "Conqueror" is highly aggressive and does not align with the relatively gentle nature and slow pace of life in the Valley, leading many residents of Mist Valley to feel deeply concerned, especially after the internal conflict stirred up by Lord Lashan of Scar Valley three years ago.

They do not know, nor care about, the political struggles involved; they only know that if war breaks out, they will be the most impacted.

The best way to dispel rumors is not through endless explanations but by allowing them to see, hear, and feel for themselves.

The Conqueror Army is mostly composed of bankrupt citizens, farmers whose homes were destroyed by monster attacks, and slaves sold into bondage. These people, though perhaps bearing a touch of the city, are still fundamentally simple and unspoiled, unchanged by traversing three thousand kilometers.

It’s easy for them to resonate with the residents of Mist Valley and realize there isn’t much difference between them.

Secondly, to carry out a tangible exchange of interests.

The Conqueror Army can be seen as a super caravan, carrying specialties not only from Thacel but also from the Giant Plains, the Giant Dragon Coast, and the Goblin Margins, dazzling and numerous, allowing many Mist Valley residents to find what they need.

Meanwhile, the Conqueror Army is madly buying up grain in Mist Valley, with the bulk from Golden Wheat Sheaf Monastery.

After determining the cause of the fire at the Central Granary, Gaven did not insist on holding Golden Wheat Sheaf Monastery accountable but rather signed a supplementary contract to adjust the way the grain is delivered.

This time, a one-time transaction of three thousand tons of grain, with the remaining two thousand tons to be made up after the new crops are harvested next year.

As compensation, the Mother Goddess of Earth’s dedicators from the Golden Wheat Sheaf Monastery made every effort to help the Conqueror Army through the famine free of charge.

These dedicators exclusive to Shontia, known as Earth Shepherds, have abilities between priests and druids, not only excelling at casting spells to aid farming but also more adept than ordinary spellcasters at using spells like the Water Creation Spell, Food Creation Spell, and Hero’s Feast.

The Mother Goddess of Earth’s dedicators preach in famine-stricken areas, usually paving the way with these spells to help the residents through the toughest times, aiding them in resuming farming and production. This is why the Mother Goddess of Earth is well-renowned among all intelligent beings, as long as the race is not inherently evil, her priests will go to every length to help them.

If the casting is free of charge, the consumption of casting materials in the process is relatively cost-effective, and in the long run, it can substitute up to eight hundred tons of grain, significantly reducing the grain gap.

Moreover, once they reach the Three Rivers Region, they will certainly not remain idle, coordinating with the Conqueror Army in large-scale land reclamation and farming, establishing breeding farms, which is their sacred duty. At that time, Gaven won’t even need to ask, so this can’t be considered too much of a loss.

It’s important to note that the Golden Wheat Sheaf Monastery is one of the three main centers of worship for the Mother Goddess of Earth on the Felen Continent.

The number one is called the Golden Meadow, located not far southeast of Anfield Village, built on a land called the Golden Prairie, double the size of the Golden Wheat Sheaf Monastery. It is said to host a community of over ten thousand believers of the Goddess Shontia, currently the largest and most vibrant area of Shontia’s followers, and is the undisputed granary of the Northern Lands.

The second-ranked is the Harvest Estate, situated in the Amm Kingdom, entirely comprised of temple sisters, an incomparable magnificent garden. This temple is very ancient and existed before the founding of the Amm Kingdom, once the core of Shontia’s faith, later replaced by the Golden Meadow.

However, its second place is also being challenged, not by others but by the Golden Wheat Sheaf Monastery, now known as the Valley Granary, famous for its admirable farming skills and willingness to help, with a substantial number of priests, only a few hundred residing at the monastery, while ten times that number are dispersed throughout the Valley, a formidable strength.

The Conqueror Army is also massively consuming perishable fruits, vegetables, and poultry eggs from Mist Valley farmers.

The price of easily stored and transported grains has soared, while these perishable foods have fluctuated in price but not to a dramatic extent.

The Conqueror Army does not buy grain from Mist Valley residents with money directly, but instead uses its large force to do things local residents want to do but cannot.

For example, widening and repairing the country roads along the Moon Sea Road.

Or clearing dangerous spots around various villages, not limited to areas with frequent monster appearances but also suspected ghost monster locations, sparing none, sweeping all clean.

Furthermore, improving public facilities in some villages and towns, not only those like municipal halls but also repairing irrigation channels, building water reservoirs, and more.