Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!
Chapter 758 - 413: The End of the Southern Expedition, Black Wolf’s Divine Stone_2

Chapter 758: Chapter 413: The End of the Southern Expedition, Black Wolf’s Divine Stone_2

Seeing such a request, Xiulote pondered silently. As long as the grain supplies delivered by the Naval Forces could keep up, an army of seven thousand breaking through Sea Woman City did have a high chance of winning. However, the civil unrest in Zicao City had only been quelled three months ago; the people’s hearts had not yet settled. Spring farming in May would soon begin, and even if tens of thousands of people were plundered, it would be impossible to catch up with this year’s farming. They would have to be supported until next year’s autumn harvest before they could be self-sufficient. Additionally, the spring cultivation in Zicao County might be delayed to support the large army...

After much deliberation, Xiulote made a more prudent choice.

"Prepare for the spring farming with peace of mind! Before the autumn harvest, Zicao County is not allowed to mobilize troops. The Jingji Legion will soon be redeployed north to suppress the tens of thousands of agricultural slaves who migrated into the Capital Region."

No sooner had the King’s Messenger departed, than Black Wolf Torc, with his trusted aides, came personally from Kulamo City.

"Your Highness! I, Black Wolf Torc, have fulfilled my mission, penetrating deep into the southwestern mountains and burning grain over seven hundred li before returning!"

It had been half a year since the two had seen each other since the southern expedition. Torc, overcome with emotion, knelt on the ground, raising his head and puffing out his chest as he reported back to the King.

"Very well, very well! My Black Wolf, you’ve fought excellently!"

Xiulote’s face broke into a smile, and he, too, was somewhat excited. He stepped forward and lifted Black Wolf off the ground. Having been apart for months, Black Wolf had grown somewhat thin, but his whole being exuded greater vitality. At this moment, with his sword-like brows and starry eyes, he resembled an unsheathed bronze sword—sharp in spirit and strikingly conspicuous.

The two chatted with smiles on their faces for a while; then Xiulote straightened his face and gave strict instructions.

"However, my Black Wolf, as a Legion Commander, you must prioritize your own safety! In your future military campaigns, you mustn’t be so reckless! The entire Guajili Legion rests upon the shoulders of the Commander-in-Chief. As long as you are here, so is the legion!"

"By the Chief Divine, I swear! Your Highness, it was a rare opportunity! The hinterlands of the southwest tribes had hardly any defenses, and their military strength was extremely sparse. We also had Tekos trusted aides as guides. If we missed this chance and the enemy prepared or fled to the mountains, we wouldn’t know when the campaign would end..."

"Hm?!"

"Your Highness, I will listen to you from now on, listen to you!"

Seeing the seriousness on His Highness’ face, Black Wolf Torc repeatedly bowed, respectfully consenting. Then, with a gleam in his eye, he cautiously asked.

"Your Highness, about the conquest of Sea Woman City..."

"There’s no possibility before the autumn harvest!"

Xiulote firmly shook his head. The hearts of the people in the south were unsettled, and the population of captives numbered in the tens of thousands; the foundation of the Kingdom was indeed unstable. Only after the flag squads were assembled, the Priests had spread the faith, and both the spring farming and autumn harvest were successfully completed could things begin to settle down slightly.

"Then after the autumn harvest..."

"Torc, you left more than half of the legion and only took three thousand for the campaign, do you not want the remaining five thousand?! Go immediately to the camp outside the city and ensure the five thousand strong Guajili Legion is well pacified!"

"Uh... Yes, of course! The more troops, the better. It’s just that there isn’t enough grain. If I took eight thousand men into the mountains, we would surely starve halfway. Otherwise, with eight thousand men, I could directly take down Sea Woman City..."

"Hmm?"

"Your Highness, I’m on my way!..."

Watching the hurried departure of Black Wolf, a smile formed on Xiulote’s lips. After a long period of nurturing, he had finally personally developed his first outstanding Great General, capable of leading on all fronts.

A few days passed like this. Xiulote sat in command at Apa Army City, soothing the various southern tribes, occasionally dining and drinking with Black Wolf and other commanders. Until one day, after a banquet, Torc suddenly produced several dark blue stones and displayed them before everyone.

"Your Highness, these are the strange Divine Stones I obtained in the Tekos Divine Mountain outside Trout Fish Village, where I killed a Tekos Priest together with Puap!"

Black Wolf, having drunk half his fill, had a flushed face. He laughed as he placed the Divine Stones in his hands, then turned his back and vigorously rubbed them together for a while.

"Your Highness, guess how many Divine Stones there are now?"

"Six."

Xiulote, slightly drunk, laughed as he guessed. He had only glanced at them briefly and had counted the number of dark blue stones.

"Ha ha! No, there’s only one!"

Black Wolf laughed heartily. He brought his hands from behind to the front and slowly opened them. All of the Divine Stones had gathered together to form one large dark blue stone.

"Your Highness, these Divine Stones are very interesting! The Tekos Priest said that the Divine Stones were endowed with Divinity, possessing a twin spirit of yin and yang residing at both ends... I offer them as a gift to you! From now on, whenever you see this Divine Stone, you’ll remember my military exploits..."

"Like poles attract and opposite poles repel? Is this, is this a magnet?!"

Xiulote was startled, his eyes instantly lucid. He abruptly stood up, eagerly stretching out his hand.

"Let me see!"

Black Wolf was somewhat taken aback. Noticing the exceptionally stern expression on His Highness’ face, he sobered up substantially, feeling uneasy and said carefully.

"Your Highness... These are the creations of the Evil God, and they might indeed offend the Chief Divine. I didn’t mean to..."

"Hand them over!"

Black Wolf obediently approached. Xiulote then took the "Divine Stone" and examined it closely in his hands. These "Divine Stones" were predominantly dark blue with strong magnetic properties. Their mutual attraction and repulsion were stronger than the Black Gemstones offered by the Mayan merchants from Cuba; they were undoubtedly magnets, or rather, naturally occurring magnetite.

"Black Wolf, where did you get these magnetite stones?"

Xiulote looked on for a moment, suppressing the excitement and exhilaration welling up inside and asked in a low voice.

"Eh? Magnetite stones?"