The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 671: Volume Nineteen: Lost Horizon - One: Half-beastman Hybrid

Chapter 671: Volume Nineteen: Lost Horizon Chapter One: Half-beastman Hybrid

The early spring wilderness always spreads a lazy mood that makes one want to doze off. Tender grass shoots drill out from the gaps in the mud, basking in the warm breezes from the Mediterranean and the Nether Sea, almost changing daily. After a few days, the fields that were originally sparse and dull with patches of green amidst the withered grass have turned lush and verdant.

His heart, once lifted, slowly settled again. Komer was always watching for all sorts of subtle changes that might occur around him, and at the same time, he was cautiously searching for the potential harm that the Church of Light might bring to him, as mentioned by Katya. He had silently uprooted several strongholds of the Great Mysterium Sect in Mattdam and Bahomon, and the activities of the Nether Guest Association in Bruce had also been politely ushered out. For the time being, his controlled territories were not welcoming these newcomers; they would only be allowed if under his control.

His stance on the secret clean-up was firm, yet his methods were relatively peaceful. Making them temporarily disappear was the best solution. Komer didn’t want to take any risks at this time. Reno had provided some convenience and support for the preaching activities of Priest Beran and Pastor Gustav as much as possible. But Komer knew it might be a little late now. If the Church of Light was clever enough, these actions of his might only serve to confirm their suspicions. As for the Great Mysterium Sect, he had already reached a certain understanding with Xerob, even though they still opposed his actions. As long as he didn’t show his colors, it was all irrelevant.

Now, all he could do was leave it to fate. Komer always felt a sense of anxiety in his heart, but on the surface, he had to appear as unwavering as a mountain, continuing with all the scheduled plans. The exploration of the Little Greenland Forest had also been put on the agenda. If the matter with the Church of Light turned out to be a false alarm, then opening up the passage from the upper reaches of the Nissai River to the Southwest region of the kingdom was currently the most pressing matter.

Days went by, and now that the people from the Court had been gone for more than two months, and Katya had returned to Jazair for over a month, the Church of Light should have come by now if they intended to. Beran and Gustav continued to behave properly, showing no signs of change, but Komer knew that their behavior was not enough to mean anything. If the Church of Light was going to take action, perhaps even those in Homer or Jazair would not be privy to it.

Time passed day by day, but he couldn’t just do nothing and wait for death because of some potential danger. As for whether the Church of Light and the Court would seriously consider his small piece of land, Komer had no confidence. Nevertheless, whatever was coming would come. Komer had thought it through. In any case, as for what the Church of Light and the Court might do, he could only passively wait and respond. Katya wouldn’t get involved; although she was important to him, her importance wasn’t yet at a level for her to disregard everything else to help him. People are pragmatic; to become more important in her eyes and in the eyes of all the people in the kingdom, apart from continuously increasing his own power, there was no other way.

"Maha Gummi, how is the exploration of the Little Greenland Forest going? I hope you can complete the task I gave you within the time I’ve set." Komer had become more and more accustomed to being casual and natural in front of this half-beastman hybrid—it was an effect gained from a long time of harmonious interaction, though the half-beastman might not think the same, Komer didn’t care how the other felt.

The impeccable gentleman’s suit on the half-beastman hybrid showed no signs of discomfort, with hair combed so sleek and shiny that it seemed to flow with the light refracted from outside the window. It’s said to be made with high-grade floral hair oil from the middle and upper reaches of the Catania River, which not only greatly improves body odor but, most importantly, has excellent hair styling effects. In the homes of many northern nobles who liked to use fake hair and chest hair, this was an essential item. The defiant hair of the half-beastman finally succumbed to the oppression of external forces; it seems this hair oil was quite effective.

"Sir, the results are not ideal. The environment of the Little Greenland Forest is vastly different from that of the Great Greenland Forest. That place has always been a no-go zone for humans, with hardly anyone willing to set foot there—even exploratory teams and adventurers are not interested." Maha Gummi knew his master was not the least bit interested in these objective reasons, but he had to remind his lord that this matter was not as easy as imagined. Otherwise, being too eager would only increase his own pressure.

"Is that so? The lack of interest is because there used to be no profit there, but now we have the lure of Gold Shield, the seduction of legends, the enticement of treasures; could it still be that no one is willing to venture there?" Komer’s eyebrows rose, but his tone remained restrained.

Maha Gummi had a profound understanding of his boss’s shamelessness. The ludicrous rumors that the Little Greenland Forest hid the treasure of the ancient legendary Goddess of Nature Minto were fabricated with ease. This made Maha Gummi worry that once this lie was exposed, all the adventurer teams and exploration parties on the Continent might feel discontent towards Caucasus, considering the act of luring adventurer teams to their deaths as a form of indirect murder. Maha Gummi couldn’t even begin to imagine how he would face the angry stares of adventurers from across the whole continent after the truth came out. By then, even heaven and earth might not provide an escape from the relentless pursuit of those adventurers known for their vengeful nature.

Seemingly sensing the worry in the other’s heart, Komer smiled faintly, "Maha Gummi, we aren’t making blind assertions, nor are we fabricating things out of thin air. The Little Greenland Forest truly was a place where the Goddess of Nature Minto resided for a long time. The forest’s mystery today is a gift from the majesty of the Goddess of Nature. However, now the steps of the Goddess of Nature have graced the whole continent. She wouldn’t block her faithful followers who respect her from exploring this land. Look, this Tianmiao God Ring in my hand and the Essence God Ring that I gave to Duke Zellin’s daughter, Princess Vero, were both obtained from a treasure trove during my adventures in the Little Greenland Forest."

In Komer’s hand, a sky-blue ring had appeared at some point, its pale blue light flowing like water, quickly enveloping his entire palm with a spill of luminous waves. The soft and moist aquatic aura spread throughout the room in an instant. The crystalline clarity in the ring’s jade, like droplets of water, appeared to spread unrestrainedly and then retract just as quickly. The wonder of it was indeed difficult to put into words.

Seeing shock still painted on Maha Gummi’s face, which barely concealed his lingering doubts, Komer knew his credibility was distressingly low in the eyes of his subordinate. With a helpless smile, he said earnestly, "Maha Gummi, you don’t need to worry about proving the legend. I am confident I can handle this aspect. Hesse will provide some theoretical support for the propaganda. I’ve had him and his adventurer friends personally authenticate this Tianmiao God Ring. They are all convinced that it is one of the seven God Rings carried by the Goddess of Nature. I also welcome anyone to come and verify it, of course, only if they can prove that they have the strength to venture into the Little Greenland Forest."

It was clear from the master’s words that the treasure of the Little Greenland Forest had little relation to this so-called God Ring of the Goddess of Nature. However, that was irrelevant. As long as it was confirmed that the master had made thorough arrangements for this issue, the matter of the God Ring and the one in the possession of Duke Zellin should also be certain, and that was enough. As the master had said, the Little Greenland Forest was so vast that even he had gotten lost for half a month before stumbling out by chance, making finding the treasure a matter of opportunity. It was like the lost civilization relics hidden within the Volt Mountain Range; not much had been yielded to date, yet adventurers were continuously flocking to it, undeterred. At least, other gains in the Volt Mountain Range, such as taking down various Magical Beasts, had been substantial, and the Little Greenland Forest could achieve the same.

"Yes, sir, I’ve spread the news as you instructed. Now three adventurer teams, which were originally planning to explore the Volt Mountain, have arrived at Bruce Fortress. After hearing about the rumor, they showed immense interest but also raised some doubts. They have requested to see your evidence in person and asked for detailed accounts of your adventures in the Little Greenland Forest. I hope, sir, that you can fulfill their request. I estimate that if there are no surprises, soon more exploration teams will join this venture."

"As for the arrangements at Bruce, there is now a workshop outside the fortress’s fair that specializes in making rafts and canoes for adventurer teams, providing them with essential tools for upstream travel. The magic tool merchant and weapon and equipment stores in Bruce Fortress will also be fully open to adventurer teams. The merchants buying special products have also shown great enthusiasm; as long as they register at Bruce Fortress, they can buy or sell anything they need."

Komer listened satisfactorily, nodding as Maha Gummi detailed the arrangements. This guy indeed was a rare talent. If it weren’t for his identity, Komer believed he could have managed local administrative duties as efficiently as Neptune himself. But now, his skills were needed more in this capacity, as many issues that Komer couldn’t handle in person still required his attention, and he always managed to handle them perfectly. Sigh, why did he have to be a Half-Beastman Hybrid?

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