If they wanted to develop, they could rely on their strong reproductive ability to replenish their population. If their territory was too small, they could expand outwards. If the climate was not suitable, they could migrate. However, without the support of resources, all of these were just empty talk.
If they could not even fill their stomachs and keep warm, how could they develop?
Sve had always wanted to solve this problem, but unfortunately, he could not do it. The problem of resources could not be solved with power alone. The Stone Crow clan was limited by their limited vision and structure. Even this wizard could not do anything about it.
However, Caesar had given the Stone Crow clan a new hope. There were huge benefits hidden in the Summer Grass. It was hard to imagine what kind of uproar this plant, which could dispel the so-called "Balrog's Curse", would cause if it was released to the outside world.
Moreover, the taste of the Summer Grass was very good. Even if it was only sold as a new drink in Airadia, it would still be a success.
Caesar already had a complete plan in his mind. However, before he could implement it, he still needed to make some arrangements.
Once this plant, which overturned Airadia's knowledge, was released to the public, it would easily attract the attention of those who wanted to study it. Airadia's territory was vast and there were many species. There would definitely be people who could identify the raw material of the Summer Grass through its taste.
When that time came, the Stone Crow clan's interests would be greatly damaged. Therefore, the Summer Grass needed to be packaged and various fruits and spices added to change its taste.
It was also because of this that the humans were killed. They had tasted the original version of the Summer Grass. Once the news of this was leaked, the Stone Crow clan's previous efforts would be in vain. Caesar would not allow such a thing to happen.
In fact, if Luna had not confirmed that there was no magic flowing through the roots and leaves of the Summer Grass, Caesar would have suspected that it was a magic plant. This was because the Summer Grass was very effective. Even after a large amount of dilution, its effect would not be affected.
This was not in line with his knowledge of medicine in his previous life. Caesar realized that while he was changing the minds of the Orcs, Airadia was also changing him.
Let's not talk about that for now.
However, even if they diluted and adjusted the packaging, it would only prolong the time that the Summer Grass was discovered. Once the benefits of this thing were so great that it could not be ignored, the mages would definitely take action and use spells to analyze its original structure to find the true element that could dispel the Balrog's Curse.
That was enough. Caesar did not intend to live off the summer grass for the rest of his life. He only wanted to earn a quick sum of money, complete the primitive accumulation of capital, and open up some channels.
The orcs were a little slow, but they were still able to complete simple tasks like picking wild fruits. Four days later, the ten barrels of summer grass that had been tested were all sealed in boxes.
Speaking of which, the most difficult part of their job was actually making these wooden barrels. For these clumsy fellows, making wooden barrels was a really delicate job. In the end, they had no choice but to force the old wizard Sve to do it. Luna laughed while holding her stomach.
Now that everything was ready, it was time to do business.
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Logically speaking, with Count Roy's status as the second son, how could he be reduced to a lowly merchant from the north? The Brendel family would not allow him to do so no matter what.
But in fact, this was Roy's own idea, and it was supported by Count Brendel.
When he was young, Roy used to be proud of the Brendel family's name, and thought that his father was the most amazing man in all of Airadia.
Count Brendel had a vast territory called Kaki. He ruled over tens of thousands of people, built Spell Towers in his castle, and formed an army. This allowed Kaki's military power to reach its peak, and he could summon the wind and summon the rain.
But as he grew older, Roy found that even the great and outstanding man in his heart had to bow and scrape in front of Duke Lionheart. He could not sleep at night because of a careless glance or word from Lionheart, and this made Roy feel ashamed from the bottom of his heart.
What made him even angrier was that their army, the soldiers that his father was responsible for, shouted "For the glory of the Laiyin Kingdom" and "For the Duke" when they went to the battlefield, while the knights who grew up in Kaki swore their oaths and called out Duke Lionheart's name.
Roy refused to accept it.
His brother was the first in line to inherit Count Brendel's throne, and he was usually careful and conservative. It could be said that he was an old nobleman who was cautious and low-key. Roy could not bear to see his brother like this, and his head was filled with bold ideas and ambitions.
However, they were still brothers who had grown up together under the Count's wings. Roy naturally would not do anything out of line to his elder brother. He did not want to get his hands on his elder brother's things. He plunged headfirst into the Monster Grand Canyon and the wilderness beyond.
In fact, the merchant's business was just a cover to deceive others.
All these years, Roy had been traversing the wilderness, and what he was really doing was slowly subduing the countless races in the wilderness.
Regardless of whether they were evil or good, humanoid or beast-like, Roy said that he would not reject them. As long as they could form an effective fighting force, they would be his target.
The Brendel family's power and wealth gave him enough support, and allowed Roy to have enough strength to travel in the wilderness, and allowed Roy to have enough money to buy over one clan after another.
"My lord, are you really going to take a detour there to take a look?
I'm afraid that this will delay our journey a lot. "His trusted aide behind him urged his horse to catch up and whispered in his ear.
"Delay our journey?
Ha, if it's possible, I would rather never go to that place filled with poisonous gas. "
Roy took off his gloves and touched the cold pendant on his neck. The temperature in the wilderness was so high that it could drive people crazy. "After that last time, the Stone Crow clan can no longer hold on. If I squeeze them dry two more times, these Beastmen will be kneeling on the ground and begging for my help. Hmph, compared to that damned Green Dragon … …"
"My lord!"
Hearing Roy mention the Green Dragon, his trusted aide could not help but tremble. He subconsciously looked back at the caravan that was still following behind them. "They don't know … …"
"Don't worry."
Roy patted the loyal aide's shoulder and comforted him. "These fat pigs won't have a chance to speak. The people from the Green Capital will take over midway."
The aide nodded, but there was no harm in being careful. They were taking on a dangerous task, and if they gave themselves away, everyone would be in trouble. Even Count Brendel's head would be separated from his body.
Who would have thought that the great noble of the Laiyin Duchy in the north, Count Brendel, was secretly supporting the Green Dragon, using the Kaki territory's power to provide resources and information to the Green Dragon Silvia.
The aide could not help but sweat every time he thought about it.
"But, you're right."
He heard Roy say. "Let these fat pigs be captured by the Devils. They're too slow, and we can't afford to waste too much time. Go call Anrien and bring half of the cavalry with me. We'll go take a look at the Stone Crow clan first."
Roy cursed a few more times before he spurred his horse forward and galloped along the narrow and rugged path.
Behind him, there was the sound of an aide issuing orders. The cavalry quickly chased after them.