Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2734: 1501: The Lord's Inquiry and Deployment (Part 2)

“Fully obey Lord Brave; based on the assault style of ‘Corrosion,’ no further strikes should occur today.”

With a welcoming gesture from Old Book, the group was led back into the Grand Temple for relaxation, as he began his explanation.

From Old Book’s account, Leo Ray gained deeper insights.

Following the Era of Blankness, the surviving powerhouses of the Silver Fire Kingdom rapidly revived the realm’s splendor, positioning the Human Clan at the summit among the Ten Thousand Clans, rivaling entities such as the Elf Tribe. During that era, while tensions simmered between the Ten Thousand Clans, no massive conflicts erupted.

Yet, this era of calm proved fleeting; the rise of ‘Corrosion’ soon plunged the Ten Thousand Clans into chaos, resulting in the downfall of numerous minor factions one by one. Solely top-tier powers like the Human Clan held their ground, though suspicion among them led each to focus solely on their own survival.

That changed when the God’s Stones of these major powers started shattering in sequence.

“Yes, it was only when the surviving races set aside their grudges and united that the Deity manifested, imparting various methods to combat ‘Corrosion’ and ushering in a wave of new Chosen Sons of God.”

Within the refined lounge of the Temple, Old Book first directed the servants to serve delicacies and steaming tea to Leo Ray and his companions, then proceeded, “Thanks to that, we’ve endured until now, still safeguarding the final territory untouched by ‘Corrosion.’”

“So, the Deity didn’t show up right from the start?”

Listening to this, Leo Ray reflected briefly and gave a nod.

“Correct. At first, Divine Revelations reached us solely via the God’s Stones. Had the Deity guided us sooner, our position might not be so dire today.”

Old Book let out a deep sigh and affirmed.

“And those Dwarf Soldiers posted at the earlier fortress?”

Leo Ray sipped his tea and posed yet another query: “This city appears devoid of any Dwarf Elves.”

“Lord Brave’s observation is keen indeed. In the beginning, Dwarf Elves coexisted with the Human Clan, inevitably producing many Half-Dwarf Elves whose lifespans, while shorter than pure Dwarf Elves, greatly exceeded those of regular humans.”

Old Book topped off Leo Ray’s tea and went on, “At first, this seemed advantageous, but as the fight against ‘Corrosion’ escalated, the numbers across the Ten Thousand Clans plummeted sharply. Though the Human Clan lives shorter lives, their breeding rate dwarfs that of long-lived species, making the choice obvious.”

“Thus, preserving human bloodline purity aids reproduction more effectively?”

Leo Ray grasped the implication in Old Book’s statement swiftly, his thoughts racing.

In the Human World, powerhouses often coveted the extended years of alien races for deeper cultivation. Astonishingly, in this realm, that very trait emerged as the Human Clan’s supreme strength.

“Precisely, hence the Dwarf Elves willingly relocated entirely to the fortress, opting to shield human well-being, for only a greater number of warriors ensures victory over ‘Corrosion.’ Even vital supplies were handed to the Human Clan.”

Old Book heaved another profound sigh. Though humans enjoy reverence—and rightfully so, having won the admiration of the Ten Thousand Clans—they shoulder the utmost burden, forever manning the front lines against ‘Corrosion.’

Gazing upon Old Book’s weathered, experience-lined features, the assembly sank into quiet reflection.

Undeniably, relative to their own domain, the inhabitants here had faced trials beyond imagination.

And without question, should the Great Catastrophe strike their lands similarly, scattered efforts would likely yield the same grim fate.

With this in mind, the powerhouses directed their eyes toward Leo Ray. Thankfully, the Lord consistently advocated for Ten Thousand Clans’ alliance, igniting a spark of hope amid the gloom.

Amid the pensive gathering, Moli displayed a fretful expression, her crimson lips clenched firmly.

She clearly recognized the peril at hand; should her Forest Elf Tribe persist in isolation like other elite powers, the result was predictable.

Nevertheless, even if she returned unscathed and warned her tribe’s obstinate Elders, those arrogant veterans would likely dismiss her. What difference could she make? None at all.

Sensing the thickening tension in the air, Leo Ray drained his hot tea in a single gulp and voiced his final inquiry: “City Lord, has any Otherworldly Lord ever arrived on this soil?”

“To Lord Brave, none have. Vast swaths of the outer territories lie corrupted, with the Ten Thousand Clans clustering around the Human Clan to build colossal strongholds against ‘Corrosion.’ Even Demon Beasts have largely fallen to ‘Corrosion.’ There’s scarcely space for an Otherworldly Lord to endure.”

Old Book shook his head and answered, “Only recently, from earlier brave arrivals, did I learn of Otherworldly Lords’ existence.”

“I see; the reality here exceeds our worst fears.”

With all uncertainties cleared from his mind, Leo Ray’s face grew grave; he nodded to Old Book and stated, “City Lord, should you genuinely seek to defend this place, I have several assignments for you.”

“Speak freely, Lord Brave—you and your allies are Deity-summoned saviors, the beacon for this city. I’ll offer complete support.”

Old Book nodded vigorously and replied instantly.

“Very well, I’ll be direct.”

Leo Ray set aside his teacup and outlined the plan.

The initial assignment involves summoning the remaining commanders armed with Divine Stone Weapons.

This allows me to seize the chance and enhance their armaments.

The next is to gather every piece of gear in the city.

Naturally, I won’t merely improve and redistribute them; instead, I’ll substitute with my stock.

From prior clashes, my reserves suffice to elevate all troops’ gear by at least one level.

Superior equipment will undoubtedly bolster the city’s defenses considerably, while the gathered items will swell my arsenal further.

The final assignment entails assembling the city’s magic medicines, magical scrolls, and similar upgradable goods; I’ll enhance them via swaps too.

“Got it—I’ll handle it immediately!”

Hearing Leo Ray’s directives, Old Book swiftly set preparations in motion.

Over the ensuing day, Leo Ray executed the strategy, accomplishing all three assignments in turn.

He not only elevated the city guards’ gear, magic medicines, and scroll stockpiles by a minimum of one tier but also refined four more Divine Stone Weapons, swelling his Divine Stone Weapon count beyond six hundred.

“Now, the challenge lies in devising a pretext to hand out these Divine Stone Weapons.”

Standing at the Temple’s entrance, Leo Ray bore a thoughtful look.

Handing over just half would dramatically amplify the city guards’ resistance to ‘Corrosion’!

Such a boost would render past ‘Corrosion’ assaults trivial to repel! Put differently, securing the city just got far simpler!

“Hold on—this doesn’t add up.”

Leo Ray’s forehead creased abruptly, his demeanor turning stern.

The guiding voice had long discerned his abilities and could foresee his moves.

Under those conditions, it still brought him here, signaling profound complexity.

Recalling how the voice had thrust him into deadly traps twice before, endangering his very life, its pattern suggested this venture brimmed with threats too.

To be exact, the guiding voice surely doubts he’ll defend this city with ease!

“Is ‘Corrosion’ plotting some massive counterstrike? And what form might it take?”