[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence":3,"chapter-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-203":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Warlord: Starting with Daily Intelligence",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2338666,4572,"Chapter 203: The Happy Big Hammer!","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-203",203,"\u003Cp>【Ding! Daily intelligence has been refreshed…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Intelligence One: You have possessed the dragon egg for several months, and fortunately, today the hatchling within will break free from its shell.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hatching will occur this morning, so cherish this final opportunity to drip blood upon it and let it grow familiar with your scent.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Intelligence Two: Today, a caravan will pass through and rest in Wheat Aroma Village; among its members is a merchant who buys and sells books.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among his books is a yellowed volume titled *The Autobiography of the Elf Ranger Zorro*.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This book was written by the elf himself, recounting his days infiltrating human kingdoms as an adventurer alongside companions.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within it, he meticulously recorded a qi technique—a trick born of his mischievous nature.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew many would dismiss the technique as fiction, yet… it was real.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This technique, called “Swift Body Movement,” differs from the vast majority of secret arts: it does not enhance attack power.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a method that allows one to shift posture more effectively and accelerate footwork during combat.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was crafted by this elf through the fusion of human and elf combat techniques.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Intelligence Three: The iron ore deposit is of immense value—a coveted treasure.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only do humans covet it, but certain beast creatures do as well.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past two days, slaves mining the ore have reported black shadows flickering past within the mine tunnels.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, the ore they had already extracted has mysteriously gone missing.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They believe some ghost or monster is at work, and have reported this to the overseer.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overseer investigated and found nothing, dismissing it as an excuse for failing to meet daily quotas.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, deep within that dark hollow, a true intruder does exist.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is an extremely rare first-tier beast… the Metal Devourer.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Metal Devourer possesses no offensive power, its value rivals that of fifth- or sixth-tier beasts.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For it can consume all metallic ores, digesting them and excreting refined metal.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, ordinary iron ore it ingests is excreted as pure, impurity-free steel, equivalent to metal forged a thousand times.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Intelligence Four: Your reputation among the western tribes is infamous—you are despised by all, and many savage tribesmen long to kill you.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, most tribal savages merely imagine avenging themselves upon you.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one woman has acted:】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is the only daughter of the Silver Moon Tribe’s chieftain, Princess Freya.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She learned that you destroyed her father’s long-planned campaign to reclaim lost lands, and has resolved to come kill you in retribution.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, she will arrive at Stormhold and prepare to infiltrate the castle to assassinate you, accompanied by dozens of Silver Moon Tribe warriors.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Intelligence Five: You have spared no effort promoting the monocular telescope, placing great hope in it.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the monocular telescope has not disappointed you: through the promotion of Marquis Miuxi and slave caravans, nobles have witnessed this wondrous device.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the vast potential of the monocular telescope has driven nobles to rush forward, eager to purchase it!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Intelligence Six: Do you still recall the artificial spatial portal located at the border between the Death Mountains and the Chaos Wastelands?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time has passed, the number of dark creatures has surged, and they are beginning to wander toward the surrounding regions.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn! Gervas cried out in awe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mei Mei Da naturally awoke from her broad, down-filled bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could even think further, the great hammer of fortune had already struck Gervas squarely on the forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for this, Gervas could only say: truly beautiful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the intelligence from over ten days ago, this round is unquestionably superior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with that idiotic Silver Moon Tribe princess coming to assassinate me, my forces are strong—what’s the problem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far more significant are the dragon egg and the Metal Devourer—both are major gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord, good morning!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Caroline, has anyone told you’ve changed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caroline turned pale with fright. “My lord, how have I changed? Have I displeased you in some way? Caroline is willing to change!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to change—I’ve noticed you’ve become even more likable, and I find this feeling quite pleasant!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Caroline, who possesses a mature, statuesque figure, now speaks with a soft, sweet tone, her gaze toward him shimmering with moisture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when she bows, kneels, or bends over to serve him, she offers him no defense whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Gervas finds Caroline’s transformation increasingly delightful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap! Slap! Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White waves churn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daily punishment must not be skipped!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only through relentless daily discipline can a maid progress ever further along the right path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, Gervas headed straight for the underground vault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The birth of a dragon is an event of great importance—for him and for the entire domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dragon is unquestionably one of the most powerful forces in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could keep this dragon in Stormhold, perhaps one day he wouldn’t even need to defeat a dragon to become a dragon knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He arrived before the soft wooden box holding the dragon egg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon egg showed no visible change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with the system’s warning, Gervas would never treat it as he had before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gervas slowly drew his dagger and made a small cut across his fingertip, letting a drop of blood fall onto the eggshell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hum sounded—the egg’s surface glowed faintly with magical light, yet after absorbing the blood, it showed no further reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gervas did not leave immediately; instead, he began to speak slowly to the egg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little dragon, little dragon! I don’t know when you’ll hatch, but I hope it’s as soon as possible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because my domain lies at the edge of the Death Mountains—the place known as Stormhold, the Land of Death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before me, three previous lords have all perished from various dangers—this is a perilous place indeed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“While I am alive, I will gladly protect your safety, but I fear that if I too encounter a threat beyond my power, no one will be left to guard you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yet I’ve hidden you in this underground vault—under normal circumstances, no outsider can detect you! So you need not worry too much!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough for today—I know you can’t hear me, but I feel the domain growing increasingly unstable, and I have no one else to confide in—so I came to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little dragon! I’m leaving—grow quickly, and break free from your shell!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Gervas feigned a gentle caress of the egg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, Gervas would sometimes speak to the egg deliberately, to foster affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But knowing it might take decades or even centuries for the egg to hatch, his motivation had always been low, so his words were brief—just one or two sentences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, however, he knew the little dragon would hear him—and so he became a chatterbox.\u003C\u002Fp>",1125,"2026-06-20T22:44:02.338Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","faa6ecb271cbf2bd6f9f025a850d463b0ca2c1e18e852b49f51eeb12685514c6","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-204","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-202",521,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-cover.jpg"]