Volume 4 Chapter 90

Volume 4 + Chapter 90: All Is Ready

Scott appeared utterly furious, wishing he could skin Xia Yi alive, impale her body with a spear, and roast her over a fire!

Leonard asked in puzzlement, “Scott, why have your emotions suddenly become so uncontrolled?”

“The dragon royalty has repeatedly humiliated our Taylor family, it’s truly intolerable! Our Taylor family has managed affairs in the Far North Lands on behalf of the dragon royalty for many years. How much wealth have we created for them? Yet in the end, they want to kill the donkey after it’s done grinding—they have no sense of benevolence at all!”

As he spoke, Scott slammed his palm on the table, sending a water cup flying.

“Do you know what demands that damned Silver Dragon Princess made of me?”

“What demands?” Leonard became interested.

“She actually demanded that I create an osmanthus cake industry in the Far North Lands?”

“What? Osmanthus cakes?”

Leonard even thought he misheard.

In this region full of violent blizzards, start an osmanthus cake industry?

Someone like that must be insane.

“The Silver Dragon Princess demanded our Taylor family fund the import of foreign osmanthus trees, transplant them to the Far North Lands, build magic arrays to improve the climate in certain areas, and even open osmanthus cake factories, hiring workers…”

“She’s gone mad!”

Even Leonard couldn’t help but exclaim.

If anyone dared to make such a demand in front of him, he would mercilessly smash that fool’s head to pieces.

A Silver Dragon Princess who could make such a demand was most likely an utter fool.

Just thinking that the sole heir of the dragon royalty could be so incompetent made Leonard wonder if the current dragon rulers’ reputation was actually all talk.

“Yes, that’s exactly what the Silver Dragon Princess is like. Using such utterly absurd reasons to extract every last bit of value from our Taylor family. If we disobey, she even threatens to exterminate our entire clan.”

Scott picked up a glass and, in his fury, crushed it in his hand.

“Tell me, what other choice does our Taylor family have? As the head of the family, how can I stand by and watch the foundation painstakingly built by so many generations be completely destroyed? I might as well take a gamble!”

“No wonder you’d defect. Pushed to such extremes, anyone would be unable to sit still.”

Leonard expressed understanding.

“Your Taylor family cooperating with our Northern Rebellion Army is the best choice. By compensating for each other’s deficiencies, we can create an invincible army in the Far North Lands.”

During this time, the Taylor family had been openly selling off assets under Xia Yi’s orders.

Most of the proceeds were secretly used to enhance the Northern Rebellion Army’s strength, upgrading to finer equipment, preparing supply provisions…

The Northern Rebellion Army was now fully capable of conquering this land.

All they needed was the right moment. With the map provided by the Taylor family, the Northern Rebellion Army could launch assaults across the Far North Lands, taking control of the region and securing it completely.

No remaining forces here could possibly stand against the two of them united.

Anyone who refused would simply have their heads cut off, subdued by violent means.

By binding everyone to the same war chariot, they could formally rise in rebellion and declare war on the dragon royalty.

The most crucial point in this was making everyone believe the Northern Rebellion Army had the resolve to rebel, not just empty words.

Thus, the best catalyst would naturally be—

“The death of the Silver Dragon Princess,” Leonard said. “We must make the Far North Lands, even the entire Dragon Kingdom, believe that we will truly oppose the dragon royalty, not just boast about it!”

“Yes, it must be done. Even if we can’t expand outward, we can choose to fortify ourselves in the Far North Lands. Once the Silver Dragon Princess is killed, no one would dare to oppose us.” Scott agreed.

“However, how to deal with this Silver Dragon Princess is a problem…”

“Heh, don’t worry about that. The Silver Dragon Princess is arrogant and conceited, she will definitely be her own downfall.” Scott revealed a sinister smile. “Now, all is ready.”

…

“Spin around.”

“Spin around.”

“Spin around.”

Around Xia Yi were the three sled generals.

However, the command she just gave wasn’t directed at them, but at another dog.

“Woof!”

An adorable Shiba Inu responded to Xia Yi, very obediently spinning three times in place, then sat down, wagging its tail continuously, sweeping a semicircular pattern in the snow.

“Well done, Jack!”

Xia Yi smiled, then patted Jack’s head.

“Your Highness, why are you playing with a dog?” Elly watched, somewhat puzzled.

This Shiba Inu named Jack was also an alchemical creature, like the three sled generals, possessing navigation functions for the Far North Lands.

However, compared to the three sled generals, it was slightly lacking in power and couldn’t pull heavy sleds.

It wasn’t created by Xia Yi, she had requisitioned it from the Northern Mines.

“I’ve made some modifications to its core and adjusted its navigation functions,” Xia Yi said, rubbing the Shiba Inu’s cheeks. “Jack has a big role to play. It’s crucial for the success of our plan.”

“Is Jack really that capable?”

“Mhm. Elly, you need to build a good relationship with Jack now. Get along well with it!”

Xia Yi picked up the Shiba Inu and handed it to Elly.

“Woof!”

The Shiba Inu seemed to smile, also wagging its tail at Elly.

“Alright, since it’s Your Highness’s command…”

Though Elly didn’t fully understand, she still took the Shiba Inu, letting it familiarize itself with her scent.

Her Highness must have a deeper meaning for doing this!

“By the way, Elly, how are things progressing?”

“Mm, Your Highness, please rest assured. Everything has been taken care of!” Elly nodded.

Xia Yi was very satisfied. “Really? It seems all is ready.”

…

…

Some time later, in the Northern Mines.

“Reporting to Your Highness, we have received news that the Northern Rebellion Army is moving toward Yahl City in the Far North Lands. That is an important grain storage location in the region!”

An officer reported to Xia Yi:

“In this operation by the Northern Rebellion Army, the supreme leader and commander, Leonard, is personally involved. It’s highly likely that the Northern Rebellion Army’s severe shortage of supplies has forced them to take such a risky action, with even Leonard joining the battle to personally lead the assault on Yahl City.”

“Oh?”

Xia Yi, who had been resting with her eyes closed, opened them.

“Is the source of this information reliable?”

“Extremely reliable! It was provided by the Taylor family! Lord Scott indicates this is a rare opportunity for us to set up an ambush in advance, conduct a sniper attack, and deal a heavy blow to the Northern Rebellion Army!”

A meaningful smile briefly flashed across Xia Yi’s face. Then, she stood up, displaying an imposing presence.

“We march to quell the rebellion!”