Bayou further equipped each of them with a firearm, complemented by an array of warhammers.

Their battle capabilities surged dramatically.

Even wild boars fell before Bayu's might.

Although the wild boar population was depleted, Bayou's gaze shifted toward the distant figure of Mo Aai, whose head was the only part visible above the ice.

After all, there remained the griffins in the vicinity.

Chapter 116.

The witch's castle to ensure a continuous supply of griffins is essential to compel Mo ai to submit.

Though Bayou has no desire for this SM which to bend her will, the 150 dwarf warriors have completed their armament, forming the backbone of Bayou's military strength, which she has cultivated through the dwarves.

The remaining slightly older dwarves are to remain in the castle to continue their labors.

Naturally, others must also work, but they will participate in battle when the moment demands it.

Gray, you are familiar with the area.

It is already late today.

Starting tomorrow, take a few dwarves and venture out to seek other suffering compatriots, gathering them together.

Our numbers are still insufficient.

Bayou instructed Gray, who stood nearby, while Xiaoi and Shua, as a tool, remained entirely unaware of the conspiratorial plans hatched by Bou and Gray.

Yes, my lord, Gray replied, his face a light with excitement.

When he had fled, his village had been ravaged by another clan.

and as a subordinate of the Firebeard clan, they had been utterly disregarded.

Gray harbored a deep-seated resentment towards these clans who had rendered them homeless.

Eventually, it was through fortunate circumstances that he and a few robust friends from his village discovered Xiao Yianua as castle.

The undead required no rest, and the mining skeletons resumed their toil.

Bayou also dispatched all the specters to scour for the Firebeard clan stronghold.

Having located Jao Inshu's castle, they could not be too far away, at least not beyond the bounds of the Bayan Mountains.

Those who dare covet my domain had best hope.

I do not find you, Bayou declared as she stroed toward M ai, not forgetting to bring Xiao Liu along.

Oh, where are we going? Xiao Lianua inquired.

To gift you out, but don't you want it for yourself? How do you find a dragon residing in my castle? Xiao was left speechless.

Very well, you are the boss.

You are impressive.

Meanwhile, Moai, still under the impression that Bayou had come to eliminate her, was ignored as Bayou approached the griffin.

Through a combination of coercion and persuasion, Bayou finally compelled the griffin to sign a contract with Xiao Lianua, making this elite griffin her steed.

Xiao Lianua was ecstatic.

Although she was not yet as formidable as her mount, possessing such a magnificent creature was undeniably impressive.

Only a handful of griffins remain alive with Mo AI having brought merely a few dozen, most of which had perished in battle against the gargoyles.

Dozens are simply insufficient by you remarked, turning to Mo Ai.

Praytel, where is your castle? Mo Ai, however, merely turned her head away, refusing to acknowledge.

By you, "Ah, I see you do not comprehend your current predicament.

You are now a captive and still dare to act so brazenly.

" Bayou stated, stepping before Emo AI and looking down upon her.

You are delusional, huh? Huh? Is ignorance truly bliss? Bayou mused, fully convinced of Mo Ai's instability.

With that, Bayou unfroze MO AI and handed a weapon to Xiaoi and Shua, deeming it entirely appropriate for her to handle this task.

It is now in your hands.

by you turned away, unwilling to sully her eyes, believing that matters of expertise should be entrusted to those who are truly adept.

It is not customary for a leader to personally conduct interrogations.

That duty naturally falls to subordinates.

Bayou was confident that Xiaoin was no stranger to this.

Xiaoin Shua, bewildered, accepted the weapon from Bayou<unk>s hand, realizing that this was a task assigned to her by a formidable figure and thus felt compelled to comply.

With no other option, Xiaoinua exhaled deeply, resigning herself to follow orders.

"I advise you to cooperate," Bayou stated while Emo Ai shot a glare of Xiaoi, her silence laden with provocation, which infuriated Xiao Lianua.

Bayou listening intently, began to time the proceedings.

15 minutes had elapsed.

It seemed the moment had arrived.

As she approached, Xiao Lianua has ceased her interrogation, and both women fixed their cold gazes upon Mo Aai, who lay on the ground, battered and weak, gasping for breath as blood seeped from her wounds.

It was evident that Xiao Yianua had shown no mercy.

However, despite Emo Ai's frail condition, her attributes were bolstered by her commanding rank, rendering the injuries largely superficial and theatrical.

Can we speak now? Bayou inquired.

squatting to examine the injured Mo AI.

I'll talk.

I'll talk.

Mo Ai pleaded, lifting her gaze toward Bayou with desperation.

Bayou inwardly cursed once more, beused by the world's peculiarities, perhaps attributing it to her own naivity.

Before long, Mo ai divulged all the information she possessed.

Bayou and Xiao, Lianua mounted the Griffin's back, with Mo AI being unceremoniously hoisted a top as well.

The moment the griffin entered into a pact with Xiao and Shua, it symbolized the creature's defection from Emo Ai's fortress.

Not all lords forge master servant contracts with their entire array of troops.

Such betrayals are in fact commonplace for a lord.

As by you rode the griffin took to the skies alongside mo ai, setting course for mo ai's castle.

Although they could not claim the griffin as their own.

After midnight, they could summon additional ones from MO AI, as one must seize every opportunity.

Moreover, directly appropriating resources was certainly preferable to eliminating Mo AI and only receiving an 80 yield.

This was Xiao Yiani's first experience of flight, and the fierce wind tousled her hair, filling her with joy.

The Griffin's speed was akin to that of a gargoyle.

Yet having sustained some injuries and bearing three passengers, though they were not particularly heavy, would inevitably affect its velocity.

After an hour and a half of flight, they finally beheld Emo Ai's castle with the time inching closer to midnight.

Emo Ai's fortress bore a striking resemblance to Xiaoli.

Much like the castles of Bayou and Sunsha Shao.

However, Xiaoli had been upgraded to a town while Amo Ais remained at level 9.

As soon as Bayou and Xiao Liua touched down, two crossbow towers at the entrance of Amo AI's castle unleash their assault upon them.

Bayou retaliated with two fireballs, obliterating the structures.

What sort of nonsense is this? Can these even be called defensive towers? From the ruins of the exploded towers, a blueprint slowly descended.

What splendid fortune to have obtained this so effortlessly.

Bayou picked up the blueprint from the ground and handed it directly to Xiao Leian Shua without even glancing at it, fully aware that this defensive tower lacks strength.

It's a gift for you.

Perhaps you could construct it in your castle one day.

Thank you, esteemed one.

Xiao Yianua, who had done nothing at all, continuously reaped benefits from behind, revealing the nature of relying on a powerful ally.

In the end, Bayou and Xiao Yianua entered Mo Ai's castle together.

As for Mo Ai, Bayou thought her frozen legs, restoring her mobility, and instructed her to lead the way, ensuring she wouldn't resort to any cunning tricks.

Chapter 117.

Is there still an auxiliary barracks? As by Yu and Xiao, Yianua enter the castle, they discovered 10 griffins of ordinary rank below level three, presumably summoned by Mo AI the previous day.

Their low levels preventing them from participating in the battle.

Summon the troops.

Bayou instructed Mo AI once more, who raised her hands to indicate that she was bound and unable to access the system panel.

Bayou promptly released her from the constraint.

MO AI then obediently summoned 10 griffins of level one, bringing the total number within the castle to 20 alongside the captured dozen or so, amounting to over 30.

This would have to suffice for the time being.

Bayou wandered through the castle, finding nothing of significant value.

The only special structure was the recently encountered crossbow tower.

The barracks were of low rank as well, although situated in the White Rock Mountains.

iron or was not abundant here, leaving Emmo AI's warehouse devoid of even a single iron ingot.