Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!
Chapter 761 - Four Hundred and Fourteen I’m Here!_2

Chapter 761: Chapter Four Hundred and Fourteen I’m Here!_2

"No! You’ve just been dismissed, and you cannot lead the legion again."

"Uh... I am willing to comply with His Majesty’s arrangement!"

Huitu’s eyes flickered at the memory of the old Militia’s words, and he prostrated himself on the ground, showing submission to the King.

"Hmm."

Xiulote pondered for a while before he spoke.

"This Divine Mountain is a mine, very similar to the ones in Qinganbate. I intend to appoint a director of mining here, subordinate to the Mining and Metallurgy Bureau, responsible for the mining affairs."

"The Divine Mountain is a mine? Mining on the Divine Mountain?"

On hearing this, Black Wolf’s eyes widened in surprise. Until now, he still revered the Mountain God within Divine Mountain, fearful that the Mountain God would strike him down with a Thunderbolt.

"Precisely. The name of this mineral is iron. Iron is a gift from the Earth Mother Goddess, attracting the Chief Divine’s lightning. The so-called Mountain God of Tekos does not exist; it is merely that the Tekos people are unaware of the Chief Divine’s might, attributing it erroneously to a false god..."

Xiulote’s expression was solemn as he earnestly explained the "theological" rationale. Humans needed to be recruited from the nearby villages to mine the iron ore, and it was imperative to dispel their fears first in order to eliminate resistance and develop the iron mine as quickly as possible. With this in mind, he continued to speak in a grave tone.

"Everything in the world is governed by the laws set by the Chief Divine, following certain natural Laws, and not acting upon mere whim. A great accumulation of iron ore will attract lightning. This is because iron contains the essence of the Earth, and lightning contains the essence of the sky. The union of Earth and sky is a natural predetermined law... Therefore, mining iron ore here will need to avoid the stormy seasons; during the dry season, however, there is no harm! Of course, everyone must pray to the Chief Divine regularly! I will also send a Divine Priest here."

Bertade took out paper and pen, quickly recording the Highness’s words. The Highness often spoke of natural laws, which, in his view, were as sacred and self-evident as divine decrees. These teachings were to be compiled into volumes and placed in the Divine Might University for future generations to learn.

"Praise His Highness! His Highness’s wise Divine Revelation!"

Having listened for a while, Black Wolf came to an abrupt realization. He had no doubts about His Highness’s words and now spoke vehemently.

"Damn those Tekos priests, daring to bluff and intimidate me! Next time I encounter a priest of the Evil God, I will surely slay them!"

"Ha, from today onwards, this mountain will no longer be called Divine Mountain but Black Rock Mountain! Black Rock Mountain Iron Ore!"

Xiulote smiled and returned to the matter at hand.

"Puap, you now have two options."

"Ah? Your Majesty?"

Huitu looked up excitedly and uneasily.

The King paused, his gaze fixed on Huitu’s eyes.

"One is to stay at Rivermouth and manage the iron mining in Black Rock Mountain for me. The mining here will gradually expand, and the number of Warriors stationed will also increase. In a few years, there will be another mining district, Blackstone City."

"...Uh, to become a mining supervisor?"

On hearing that, Huitu Puapu was greatly disappointed.

The Mexica Alliance and the Kingdom of the Lake held prowess in warfare in high esteem for a thousand years of turmoil. In the tradition of the Kingdom’s Warriors, managing any number of miners did not carry the same status or identity as being a Warrior Camp Chief. The former was merely a common civil manager, while the latter was an esteemed warrior leader.

"Your Majesty, what is the other option?"

"The other option..."

Seeing the expression on Huitu’s face, Xiulote knew well what was in his mind. He didn’t insist, but instead smiled meaningfully. He had already prepared another option for Huitu when he was banished to the river’s mouth.

"You will lead the Naval Forces for me, set out from the Rivermouth, and explore along the boundless Great Lake. You will continuously seek new fertile lands for the Kingdom of the Lake and conquer them!"

"Ah! A Naval Commander of the South, conquering coastal land!"

Upon hearing this, Huitu Puapu’s heart "thumped" with excitement. This appealing choice sounded much better than being a mining supervisor. He did not hesitate and prostrated himself again with gratitude.

"Praise Your Majesty! I am willing to lead the Naval Forces and fight to the death for the conquest of the Kingdom!"

"Ha ha!"

Xiulote laughed heartily. He went on to say with a smile.

"Puap, this is a choice that requires courage, don’t regret it later!"

"The Chief Divine bears witness, I will never regret it!"

"Good! The Chief Divine bears witness!"

Xiulote nodded and said no more. He turned to the Head Warrior standing calmly beside him, smiling quietly.

"Bertade, we need to arrange for a loyal mining supervisor here. It’s best if they are devout and understand the customs and language of the Tekos people... Do you have any recommendations?"

The Head Warrior pondered silently, recalling the relevant personnel. Beside him, Black Wolf’s expression changed slightly, and he suddenly spoke up.

"Your Highness, I have a suitable candidate!..."

Moments later, Mavik, the trusted aide, stood anxiously before the King, brought into His presence by the King’s summons. Black Wolf patted Mavik on the shoulder with a smile, introducing him to the King.

"Your Highness, this is my trusted aide Mavik, a Tekos man, born not far from here in Trout Fish Village. He worships the Chief Divine fervently, joined the Royal Army many years ago, and even served in the Imperial Guard Legion as a Vanguard, participating in the battles of the conquest of the Canine Descendants. Later, he accompanied me to the Guajili Legion, and he served as an important guide during our sweeps to the southwest..."

"Oh? A Tekos trusted aide..."

Xiulote scrutinized Black Wolf’s trusted aide carefully. Mavik was in his early thirties, with a robust physique and a calm demeanor, bearing the typical features of a Tekos. Although he seemed somewhat nervous, he still appeared quite capable.

"Mavik, how many years have you been with the Royal Army?"

"The Chief Divine’s blessing!"

Mavik subconsciously clutched the Sun Hummingbird Amulet around his neck, bracing his spirit.

"Your Majesty, I was a captured soldier who joined the Royal Army when the Northern Route Army took the Huayamo Fortress; it has been four years!"