[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen":3,"chapter-giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-chapter-241":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Giant Dragon Lord: Starting from Daily Intelligence",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},577652,826,"Chapter 241 - 235: Marquis Orlando","giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-chapter-241",241,"\u003Cp>Raylo was about to take a water flask from his bag when he heard the words. His movements froze, and he nearly lost his balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head to look at Sun’s incredibly earnest golden eyes. There wasn’t the slightest trace of ambition or desire in them, only pure, matter-of-fact logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the problem difficult to solve?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then become the person who can solve it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo was stunned for a long moment, then burst into an uncontrollable fit of laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HAHAHAHA! Good! Well said!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hearty laughter carried far across the Cloud Sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suggestion sounded absurd and naive, yet it struck him like a bolt of Lightning, hitting a place deep inside him that had never been touched before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Become a Duke?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never considered this somewhat distant prospect before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, having it proposed so matter-of-factly by a Giant Dragon, he felt a strange sense of heroic ambition stir within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Perhaps... it isn’t such an impossible dream after all.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「On the morning of the fourth day.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a damp sea breeze, tinged with the scent of salt, brushed against Raylo’s cheek, he knew they had arrived at their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baofeng and Sun passed through the last layer of thin clouds, and a boundless azure expanse crashed into view without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the tranquility of inland lakes, the ocean before them pulsed with the rhythm of Life Force and Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight scattered across the water’s surface, shattering into a billion points of dancing golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waves beat tirelessly against the coast, churning up mountains of snow-white foam and creating a powerful, roaring surf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at the junction of the Continent and the ocean, a magnificent port city sprawled along the winding coastline like a great white beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Northern Territory’s largest port, Baisha Port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city was named for the fine white sand of its beaches and the white cliffs that extended into the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viewed from high above, the entire city was nestled between mountains and sea in a well-ordered arrangement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outermost perimeter was a tall, Solid wall. Its grayish-white stone was covered in mottled marks from the sea wind’s erosion, and several towering watchtowers stood like loyal guards, vigilantly watching the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the walls was a bustling, vibrant world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area near the port was filled with rows upon rows of massive warehouses and shipyards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was thick with a mixture of wood, tar, and fish. While not exactly pleasant, it was brimming with life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless bare-chested workers bustled about in the docks, the sounds of hammering, sawing, and work chants weaving together into a powerful symphony of labor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hundreds of ships of all sizes were moored in the harbor, from small sampans used for coastal fishing to giant three-masted schooners capable of long voyages. Their masts rose toward the sky like a dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sailors nimbly scrambled across decks and rigging, loading and unloading cargo from all over the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The central area of the city was more orderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wide Stone Slab roads spread out in all directions, lined with buildings of various styles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were peaked stone towers in the style of the Northern Territory, red-tiled bungalows in the style of the South, and even some dome-topped buildings with an exotic flair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was proof enough of Baisha Port’s prosperity and inclusiveness as a trading hub.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most eye-catching structure was the lighthouse at the city’s highest point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was built of pure white stone blocks and stood a hundred meters tall. Even during the day, the enormous Magic Crystal at its peak emitted a soft halo, like a Star that would never fall, guiding all ships sailing these waters toward home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ROAR!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Sun let out a roar of admiration upon seeing such a magnificent human city-state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baofeng let out a clear cry in response. Sensing its master’s will, it beat its wings, picked up speed, and dove toward the port city below like an arrow released from a bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The airflow from the Giant Beasts’ landing blew the fine sand on the ground into expanding ripples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baofeng folded its wings and stood proudly, its Iron Feathers glinting with a cold, metallic light in the Sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Halt! State your identity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers of the city gate guard quickly surrounded them. They were clad in uniform Chain Armor and held Long Halberds, their formation tight and clearly well-drilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were wary but held little panic. As the largest port in the Northern Territory, the guards of Baisha Port had seen their fair share of grand spectacles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a Griffin King exuding a regal aura and a ten-meter-long Giant Dragon were still enough to make them give their full attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Personal Guard stepped forward and took out a parchment scroll from his coat, stamped with the crest of the Black Stone Territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Black Stone Lord, Count Raylo, has come to visit at the invitation of Marquis Orlando of Baisha Port.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Guard Captain took the scroll, carefully inspected the Fire Wax Seal on it, then looked up at the distinguished-looking Raylo. His attitude immediately became much more respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it is the Lord Earl of Black Stone Territory. My apologies for the disrespect. Please, follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering Baisha Port, the view from the ground was different from the grandeur seen from above; it was filled with a more vibrant Life Force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The salty sea air, mixed with the aroma of grilled fish, the richness of rum, and the clamor of the crowd, formed a symphony unique to the port city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merchants and sailors of different skin tones and accents crowded the wide streets shoulder to shoulder. The shops on either side offered a dazzling array of goods, from rare Ocean Magical Beast Materials to exotic spices and silks—they had everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo’s party settled in at the city’s largest inn, the Siren’s Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a three-story building constructed from giant white stones and blue roof tiles, with a wooden carving of a glamorous mermaid hanging by the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, I have booked the best rooms for you and your Personal Guards,\" the Personal Guard reported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, as you instructed, I’ve ordered three servings of the dragon fish set meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crouched at Raylo’s feet, Moonlight, who was grooming its fur with a paw, paused its movements. Its ears twitched in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had chosen this inn primarily because its top floor was a massive terrace that could accommodate customers’ Flying Magical Beasts for rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short rest, Raylo set out for the Lord’s Mansion in the city center, taking only two Personal Guards with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Orlando’s mansion wasn’t as opulent as one might imagine. Instead, it resembled a sturdy Fortress. Its outer walls were made of huge granite blocks, covered in ivy, exuding a sense of weathered stability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being announced, Raylo was soon granted an audience with the master of Baisha Port in the reception hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Orlando appeared to be in his fifties. He was tall and sturdy, with skin tanned to a bronze color by the year-round sea breeze and a pair of gray-blue eyes as sharp as a falcon’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t wearing the elaborate formal wear common among nobles, but a well-tailored, dark blue flannel coat. His attire was refined but not extravagant, and his every move carried a mixed air of a soldier and a merchant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Decisive, astute, and radiating an aura of command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome, young lion from the Black Stone Territory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Orlando’s voice was loud and powerful. He extended his hand and gave Raylo a firm shake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve heard much about your deeds. It’s no simple feat to make a name for yourself in the war with the Fiery Sun Kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You flatter me, Lord Marquis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo replied calmly, signaling a Personal Guard to present the gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pair of goblets carved from Obsidian, their bodies inlaid with fine Fire Magic Crystals that swirled with a lava-like luster in the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Orlando’s eyes lit up, and he made no effort to hide his appreciation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent! I like this kind of powerful craftsmanship, much like the style of your Black Stone Territory. Please, sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sat down, host and guest, and a maidservant served steaming hot black tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I sent an envoy to the Black Stone Territory to express my interest in a marriage alliance, so I assume you are already clear on my intentions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Orlando got straight to the point, without beating around the bush in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Lord Marquis. It is my honor to receive your favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo said frankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, whether it’s an honor or not is up to you young people to decide. My daughter, Avril, has been spoiled by me since she was a child. She has a very wild personality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Orlando laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already sent someone to fetch her. You young people should meet and talk. Whether it works out or not won’t affect our two families becoming friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1507,"2026-05-30T16:08:59.263Z","2026-06-01T04:31:39.774Z",1,"novelbin.me","620b290819a6cd17dd35b7f14e17090ea61c24d949a53df534a70138052e20cb","giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-chapter-242","giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-chapter-240",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgiant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-cover.jpg"]