Chapter 27: Hunting

"Ah, this is a Brass Bull."

Wufuruike crawled out from inside the massive monster, covered in blood.

In fact, if he were not at an angle that might threaten him, from Li Ang's current perspective, the blood-covered Wufuruike actually had a sense of being honest and simple-minded.

It was unclear what he had been tinkering with inside the massive, five-story-tall, hill-like monster, but Wufuruike soon extracted a piece of what looked like white, tender meat from within, then climbed out from the clanging skin with a cheerful expression and grinned at Li Ang.

Watching the lifeless evil beast, Li Ang could not help but raise his eyebrows.

"Brass Bull? Is this from the side of Chaos... a demon? Or some kind of twisted creature?"

"A Brass Bull from the Huangwu E'tu. Although most of the meat is inedible, this little bit of meat inside is very delicious. This Brass Bull might be the largest one I have ever seen; I don't know why it ran here."

Using his longsword to strike the enamel-covered monster until sparks flew, Wufuruike laughed heartily and said:

"Boss, didn't you just happen to leave? So the guys thought about it and felt we couldn't let this kind of monster stay in the territory, so I killed it and brought this good meat to offer to you."

"..."

Could this be something that came to see me?

Having killed a so-called messenger, given the pettiness of those spiritual entities, they would surely do something at the border, right?

Feeling the crimson Magic fluctuations dissipating from the evil beast and looking at the massive creature's dead-eyed expression, Li Ang thought to himself.

But killed is killed; he never intended to live in harmony with these so-called gods anyway—they were all individuals or items to be absorbed into his team sooner or later.

And to be honest, Wufuruike was right; the tender meat deep inside the Brass Bull really had a quite rich flavor after just being roasted. While eating the fragrant and crispy roasted Brass Bull meat, Li Ang sat amidst the magic of the great hall and opened his system to begin today's construction.

【City: Landing Site】

【Population: 2047】

【Civilization Spirit: Your population is very chaotic, and the civilization spirit is temporarily confused. You need to shape the common cognition of the civilization yourself and build a new nation and population.】

【Status: Uneasy, fearful of your power】

【Hint: Your city population has reached a critical point; you need to build sanitation and related facilities. Municipal and cultural projects require your guidance.】

【Hint: Your Cultural Superintendent Oliver cannot handle cultural research very well, please take note!】

【Hint: Due to the Supreme Wisdom, you can now conduct scientific research with 100% efficiency.】

【Hint: You have not yet explored your territory; you need to conduct exploration to know all the resources.】

"..."

Looking at these cold data points, Li Ang fell into deep thought.

In reality, these Knights from the Knight of the Kingdom were indeed a population he very much needed, but conversely, due to the impact of a large number of outsiders, the original production relations of the local area would become fragile.

The original Qiguan Shiyanchang could accommodate hundreds of staff members and a similar number of living personnel, and the internal space was relatively abundant. For Li Ang, he had initially intended to let Wufuruike go around the beach to win over those Norscan tribes and fill it in.

By that time, the relevant technology would also have been unlocked, allowing for large-scale external exploration.

But the current situation is that although technology and such can be unlocked at any time, the food, drink, and daily needs of over a thousand people cannot.

Previously, he could delay things by using reasons like building a Wonder, but now, these people who have the Supreme Wisdom are not so easy to fool. After all, simple deception is bound to be seen through by them, as they have already developed their own thoughts.

However, it is not unsolvable.

Li Ang looked up at the Falcon Knights commander who had stepped forward. And that devout Knight knelt on one knee before Li Ang and stated his request in a very sincere, low voice.

"Lord, we have rested for enough time. We cannot participate in the activity of hunting giant beasts, which makes us feel immensely humiliated. Please allow us to carry out a crusade against Chaos."

"A crusade against Chaos, demons?"

"Yes."

The Falcon Knight, dressed in gorgeous armor, said in a very dull tone.

Since he was a good Knight who defected and surrendered upon seeing the Holy Grail, his pursuit of faith and honor was absolute.

Living off the land here for a while and helping to build the Wonder was already the greatest restriction. But once that Wonder was built, they also realized that the azure labyrinth and the accompanying seals seemed a bit wrong.

Although they wouldn't completely run away, these Knights were also having some unrest in secret.

And the final result of the unrest was their leader coming to inquire in person.

"Should be dissatisfied with this labyrinth, right? But it doesn't matter, I understand your views."

Using Magic to support himself in the air, Li Ang looked at the Falcon Knight, whose expression seemed to have become somewhat ashamed, and said with a smile:

"But so far, demons have appeared in a scattered form. I need you to map the area around my territory to help me extend our will."

"But, we do not have professional cartographers accompanying the army—"

"You just need to take people and stand there."

Looking at the somewhat confused Great Knight, the smile on Li Ang's face remained amiable.

"You are me, and I am you. The places your sight reaches are the places my sight reaches. Your achievements are my achievements, and my achievements are yours.

Also, to express my trust in you... take this."

"Lo, Lord?!"

Watching the Holy Grail that appeared out of thin air in Li Ang's hand and was then casually tossed over, the Great Knight of the Falcon Knights was shocked and scrambled to catch it.

He had thought that according to legend, a Great Knight like him who was not qualified to touch the Holy Grail would surely be punished by God, but after catching the Holy Grail with the resolve to be shattered to pieces, nothing happened.

Facing this docile Holy Grail, the Great Knight blankly raised his head and looked at Li Ang in front of him.

"This counts as the grace and encouragement I give you in advance."

Li Ang blinked at him and smiled slightly.

"Take your steed, some of your servants, and a week's worth of highly compressed rations. You can explore anywhere. This is the Chaos Wasteland, the place where your great cause is built. My gaze is your gaze, so don't worry about danger; in times of crisis, I will point out the way for you."

Under the Great Knight's ecstatic gaze, Li Ang smiled and snapped his fingers, giving them his final advice.

"Also, if you have a certain pursuit for Chaos hunting, I suggest heading north. I felt some aura there. It might be helpful for your exploration.

Pursue honor, I will not let you down. Knights.

I mean what I say."

(End of chapter)