CHAPTER 423: CHAPTER 417 TESTING

Cecilia’s action capabilities are tremendous; the next day she found Laksha, who was studying the Undead Black Scripture. Laksha currently resides at Watchtower Port, not Volcanic Island.

"I heard our King entrusted the Undead Black Scripture to you, giving you a significant responsibility. No one has ever received such attention right after joining us." Of course, Cecilia wouldn’t be foolish to interrogate Laksha endlessly, "Do you have any thoughts?"

Laksha frowned, closed the Undead Black Scripture, and said, "I can use the Undead Black Scripture to summon a large number of undead creatures, but what to do next... I’m clueless."

"Don’t worry," Cecilia said, "Isn’t your sister here to help you?"

Laksha finally realized that the younger Green Dragon always referred to herself as sister. She opened her mouth, wanted to say something, but considering her current situation, one can’t but bow when under another’s roof, or perhaps retracting a fist is to strike one later; there will be opportunities to strike.

"Our King’s wisdom surpasses your imagination. Coming to our Zhen Dan Kingdom, you need to discard all stale ideas and start learning anew." Tassera was more concerned about spells, for which Cecilia received much guidance from Leon, "Let sister teach you what advanced productivity is all about."

For the next few hours, Cecilia talked endlessly about assembly line principles, standardized operation concepts, etc., leaving Laksha baffled, abandoning thought.

"Currently, Watchtower Port has several factories, soap factory, cotton spinning factory, glass factory, fertilizer factory..." Having been in this world for so long, Leon did do something, not entirely passive, otherwise Cecilia wouldn’t be reciting them fondly.

"How to use undead creatures to replace existing workers needs to be gradually explored, you can’t rush it," Cecilia nodded, "We should start from simple things."

Laksha blinked, bewildered: "What simple things... Where to start?"

"Hmm, let me think... Undead creatures are filled with negative energy, which will stifle vitality. Advanced undead creatures just standing there can wither nearby plants, so taking them farming is definitely unfeasible." Cecilia pondered for a moment, clapped her hands, "Mining is the simplest, besides mining, we can also dig canals."

"Whatever sister says, we do," Laksha lowered her head and proactively called her sister.

Cecilia looked at Laksha and couldn’t help but laugh.

"I completely understand how you feel." Cecilia said, "I used to be just like you, completely unable to keep up with Leon’s way of thinking."

"In fact, even now, till now, I can only barely understand some of his ideas," Cecilia continued, "Just the tip of the iceberg, only seeing the iceberg floating on the ocean surface, you never know how much is hidden underwater."

"Take it slow, if a year doesn’t work, then two; if two years aren’t enough, then three," Cecilia patted Laksha’s shoulder, "In any case, we dragons don’t lack time... speaking of which, it’s almost lunchtime; I’m treating you to a feast."

Cecilia called Laksha to leave with her, of course to eat at the government canteen, at the canteen kitchen, otherwise expecting a dragon to pay for a restaurant visit? That sort of thing only Leon would do, and the Brass Dragon would dare it, at the cost of chatting with him endlessly, don’t hope to leave within half a day.

"What do you like to eat? If you’re unsure, I recommend this honey glazed roasted chicken," among the canteen-provided food, Cecilia’s favorite was honey glazed roasted chicken, "Selected are small chickens that don’t crow, just matured but not yet bred, brushed with honey and put into the oven... the outer skin is fragrant and crunchy, the inside tender and juicy."

Cecilia enthusiastically recommended, Laksha didn’t refuse, took a honey glazed roasted chicken, plus a heap of food, followed Cecilia to sit by the window.

"We’ve talked enough about work... let’s not discuss work when eating," Cecilia rested her chin watching Laksha, "So, how’s life?"

"Life?" Laksha was eating with relish; human food indeed had merit. Hearing this, she lifted her head.

Cecilia suddenly winked, her jade-colored pupil flickered with a hint of slyness, said, "You like Leon, don’t you... Don’t be nervous, I didn’t say it’s disallowed. Even if I oppose it, it serves no purpose, right? Because you seem determined to pursue."

Laksha scrunched her nose.

Cecilia lazily leaned on the chair back, arms crossed, eyes rippling with nostalgic waves, said, "Suddenly reminded me of when I first met Leon, we were enemies then, right?"

"You were enemies before?" Laksha’s eyes lit up, her interest in gossip instantly ignited.

"At that time, he was practicing in the Primitive Forest. I thought he was our enemy, and then tried to outsmart him..." Cecilia bit her fork, "Luckily, I turned sides timely, defected at the critical moment, turned the tables against the Green Hag. Had I hesitated, you might not have met me now."

"Luckily, indeed, lucky," Cecilia expressed, her tone filled with post-crisis relief, "That’s truly the most wise decision I’ve made in my life."

"Even more thrilling was that time..." Cecilia said emotionally, "I don’t even know how Leon caught the King’s attention; the King actually sent me dreams, asking me to secretly monitor Leon... To make me work hard, even bestowed me, helping me activate the Green Dragon’s bloodline."

"And then?" Laksha’s voice sounded impatient, "How did you respond?"

"Of course, I honestly told Leon everything," Cecilia said, "The King is far away in Aphnas, while Leon is nearby; distant authority cannot be relied upon in crises, everyone with a normal mind knows how to choose, right... Don’t you think?"

Laksha laughed awkwardly twice, her smile containing some discomfort.

"Actually, Leon wasn’t as strong as now back then, but I believed given time he would certainly grow," Cecilia’s gaze drifted to the window, "Thanks to that candid revelation, gradually gained his trust... Really, he always had a prejudice against Green Dragons, thinking we’re cunning and fickle, full of schemes."

"Speaking of which, I don’t mind telling you, I fancied him at a glance, but even so—" Cecilia clenching her teeth, "I was still slower than that guy."

"The Queen?" Laksha resonated deeply, "When encountering a satisfying male, one must act swiftly; time waits for no one, waiting only leads to missed opportunities, must grab."

"Blame my bad luck." Cecilia sighed, her expression dim, "When I met Leon, she had already been accompanying him for many years."

"And it was the Blue Dragon," Cecilia ground her teeth, "Leon trusts the Blue Dragon more, he thinks Blue Dragons are more reliable, value friendships, adhere to their roles, rarely engage in power struggles; it seems rare for Blue Dragons to challenge the Overlord for ruling power, dissatisfied Blue Dragons usually just move to new regions."

"Let’s not discuss such discouraging matters," Cecilia quickly adjusted her mood, ate and spoke simultaneously, "Leon is easygoing, if you want to leave later, just say it boldly; he won’t trouble you, you’ll still be friends when meeting again, the only absolute is never betray him, eat and betray."

"I know, I won’t do that," Laksha earnestly promised.

"That’s good." Cecilia liked fruits, continuously stuffing them into her mouth, "Considering your uniqueness, you must’ve been quite imposing among your siblings when young."

"No, quite the opposite." Laksha slightly furrowed her brow, "They envied my talent, banding together to exclude me, but I’m not afraid of them... Because of them, I despise those dark, wicked Black Dragons, I vow never to become like them."

Lunch continued for a full hour.

"Finished eating, time for a nap," Cecilia stretched, prepared to get up; suddenly Laksha remained seated, "You’re not leaving yet?"

Cecilia was sincere from start to end, without a single falsehood, otherwise, in terms of scheming, Black Dragons are often as cunning as Evil Demons, not easily dealt with.

Laksha slowly raised her head, her eyes flickering with resilient light: "I need to see Leon; there’s something important I must personally tell him."