I shall provide both financial and human resources as needed, Fongo added.

The eastern side of the city is inhabited by orc tribes and the market cultivated by copper bowl over many years has yielded substantial profits for manom.

Sustaining this enterprise will also become a vital economic source for the territory.

Therefore, relinquishing the mana market is not an option.

Copper bull will continue its management and if necessary, Fong will invest both capital and resources to support it.

My lord, what are your intentions regarding the other tribes? Copper Bull inquired further.

He referred to the orc captives from the mana market, who were summoned to join Copperbull before proceeding to the designated location of the Skullcrusher tribe.

However, unbeknownst to them, Fongo had preemptively arrived with the undead army, vanquishing many, thus rendering them captives.

Although Copper Bull was now under Fong Hows command, the status of these individuals was quite precarious, their utility to Fong How was minimal, and their fate hinged upon his whims alongside a prior commitment made to Copper Bowl.

Let us refrain from executing them for now.

Ensure that the chiefs do not depart and prepare the slave contracts.

When the time comes, we shall formalize the agreements, allowing their tribes to become subordinate villages.

Fun, how contemplated.

Once military power achieves an absolute advantage, there are myriad methods to control a minor faction.

The signing of slave contracts is among Fong house more lenient approaches.

The city has numerous manpower requirements, and these individuals can be effectively utilized.

Very well, my lord.

When do you intend to depart? Copper Bull asked.

I shall leave shortly.

I will instruct the fireblade to remain in this city.

Should any issues arise in Manom, Fireblade will provide immediate assistance, Fong Hao responded.

Understood.

With the matters resolved, Fongghao exited the Lord's Hall, accompanied by Eair and others.

Fireblade commanded an army of 100,000 undead to stay behind while the rest returned to the main city.

Should any problems arise, the Bone Dragon could reach this location in merely 20 minutes, ensuring effective support.

Upon the bone dragons returned to the main city and landing, the rabbit maidens, supported by humans, stepped down with stiffness.

Each wore a pallet expression, kneeling on the ground to recover for an extended period.

Fonggha gently stroked the foreheads of the rabbit maidens.

His heart filled with uncertainty.

"Ear, are you all right?" Fong Hao inquired.

The bone dragon flew too swiftly at such a young age.

How could one ride a dragon and end up like this? I'm fine, master.

It was my first time flying at such heights.

I need to recuperate, Era replied, struggling to stand.

The rabbit folk are naturally timid.

The combination of the undead, dragons, and heights truly frightened her.

After a while, the rabbit women calmed down and began to attend to their own tasks.

"Sir, I shall return to my work as well," Neielson remarked from the side.

Having acquired the corpse of an orc hero, Neielson aimed to hastily craft it into a skeletal hero to prepare for potential dangers to the territory.

"I appreciate your hard work, Neielson," Fong Ha said apologetically.

Neielson's position within the territory was irreplaceable.

He was consulted on matters of creating skeletal heroes, combat, internal affairs, and various uncertainties Fong Halo faced.

Simultaneously, he was the busiest hero in the territory.

Regardless of whether battles occurred, Neielson always had his hands full.

"I am willing to share your burdens, my lord," Neielson replied with a slight bow before heading towards the organ museum.

Once Neielson departed, Fonghao turned to his own responsibilities.

The rewards for the mandatory tasks had yet to be distributed so he could begin constructing the acquired blueprints.

Currently, the main city was not open to the public, so there was no rush to build tavern.

However, the shooting range needed to be established.

Level one shooting range, wood 500, stone 700, thatch 200, leather 120, hemp rope 100.

Arriving at the undead construction area, he selected a spacious location.

A faint glow began to outline the structure.

5 minutes later, a shooting range materialized before Fong Ho.

Within the expansive stonewalled courtyard, several scarecrow targets made of thatch stood in the distance.

Given the available materials, Fonho directly upgraded the shooting range to level three.

Due to insufficient quantities of shadow stones, he could not elevate it to level four.

Level three shooting range.

Recruitable skeleton archers.

Skeleton archer.

Wriggling spine too.

Note, this structure allows for the recruitment of archers from the corresponding faction.

Upgrading the building unlocks new soldier types and higher tier units.

Materials required for upgrade with 1,700 stone 2500 thatch 1,000 leather 800 shadow stones 12.

According to the material requirements for recruitment, the consumption of wriggling spines being two indicates that the initial tier for the skeleton archers is tier 2.

While not particularly high, it surpasses the skeleton soldiers who start at tier one.

He decided to recruit once, replacing the ordinary skeleton in the tower.

The quantity was set to one.

Recruit 100fold amplification triggered, recruiting 101 skeleton archers.

With a flurry of motion, 101 skeletal forms materialized before Fongo.

Unlike the skeleton soldiers that appeared in a stark manner, the skeleton archers maintained a semblance of dignity.

A band was tied around their foreheads as if they adorned themselves with clothing.

Skeleton archer faction undead racial traits.

Undead hollow skeleton vulnerability to light skill steady aim.

Innate ability basic shooting proficiency steady aim.

Active interest state of steady aim.

Increasing attack power by 20 and accuracy by 30.

Note, having awakened from their long slumber, the undead archers carry forth their former skills and an unwavering loyalty to their lord, dutifully fulfilling all commands as they did in life.

The skeleton archer is undeniably a ranged unit.

However, Fong Hao also discerned a distinction between archers and other units.

They're not bound by fixed weapon requirements.

When skeleton soldiers are recruited, they wield a sword and shield, necessitating the use of a shield for skill activation.

Skeleton spearmen are armed with spears, requiring the use of a war spear.

Yet, the skeleton archer is unencumbered by such restrictions.

Ranged weapons come in various forms, bows, crossbows, slings, or even firearms for which Fong how possesses the blueprints but lacks the materials.

This freedom allows skeleton archers to prioritize equipping the most damaging weapons available.

You few head to the arrow tower to replace the skeleton warriors while the rest proceed to the store room to retrieve the two-handed crossbows for the city walls.

Fong how commanded.

All the skeleton archers mobilized taking their positions.

The sky darkened.

At that moment, the system prompt reappeared.

Congratulations, Lord, for completing the skull crusher quest.

Rewards distributed.

Influence of all factions 50.

Influence of the affiliated faction 100.

One faction building blueprint.

One random building blueprint 100 war coins.

A mandatory quest concluded.

Random special quest initiated.

Wishing all lords a pleasant life.

Chapter 144.