"When we parted ways, we marked all the Gray Centaurs."
Hogg pointed at the Gray Centaur infants that were kept in the Gnoll Clan and said, "When the Gray Centaurs on the other side made a request and the Orcs agreed, we would find the children they wanted to see, blindfold them, and bring them to the Stone Crow clan."
"In order to prevent the Gray Centaurs from rebelling, we could not let them know the location of these infants. There were some small twists and turns along the way, so we even changed the location once."
Hogg spoke methodically, but his face was expressionless.
He actually knew so much.
Caesar lowered his head and secretly glanced at the Gnoll leader. This guy was not bad. If it were not for his limited strength, he would be considered a fierce character in Airadia. At least now he was playing the role of the army's chief manager. He was quite responsible.
However, the dignity of the Black Dragon still had to be maintained, so Caesar grunted and breathed out two long white breaths from his nostrils. He said in a low voice, "But you still have a problem."
Hogg turned around and saw the Black Dragon's serious face (in fact, Caesar was very serious even when he was not doing anything). He lowered his head and said, "Please forgive the Gnoll for being slow, Your Majesty … I don't quite understand."
"The Gray Centaurs do care a lot about their relatives, but that feeling did not come without reason."
Caesar sighed. "They need to spend time with their children and raise them for a period of time before they develop feelings for them. It is not something they are born with."
"However, as a Gnoll, it is normal that you do not understand these things."
Caesar continued, "The Gray Centaurs reach adulthood at seven years old. In the future, the Gray Centaurs will give birth to newborns on their own. After three years, you will take over."
Hogg thought for a moment and nodded. "Understood."
After that, Caesar had the idea of patrolling the territory. He first looked at the two settlements and then went to the Gray Centaurs' hunting grounds. He only returned at lunchtime.
As a dragon who was cautious to a certain extent, and at the same time, a person with a strategy game plot, Caesar wanted a rear base. Just like a pirate ship floating in the sea, it also needed an absolute safe haven.
This mysterious and unknown Underworld was perfect for his needs.
In fact, the location of the magic node that connected Airadia and Airadia was not very good. It was located in an abandoned city in Theron Gobi. To the north was the Green Capital and to the south was the Northern Human Alliance.
If he really wanted to take root here and rebuild the abandoned city, he would be stuck in the middle of the two cities and be attacked from both sides.
But on the other hand, if Caesar could really become strong, after defeating the Green Capital, the rich rainforest would inevitably be in his pocket. This way, the Black Dragon would have a vast strategic depth and could constantly absorb various resources and clans to strengthen himself.
At the same time, because the abandoned city was closer to the humans, it could be used as a fortress. In the future, even if he did not use force against the Human Alliance, its existence itself would be a deterrent. He could constantly exert influence on the humans in a subtle way.
At the same time, because of the geographical location, it was easy to trade with the Northern countries and exchange many materials and resources that could not be produced in the territory.
"After that, I will find a way to split the Northern Alliance and establish a pseudo-regime colony. Force is the foundation, but I can use culture, industry, and economy to invade. After that … well, I am thinking too far ahead."
Looking at the distance, the Black Dragon almost stepped on a Beastman because he was not paying attention. He immediately woke up from his deep thoughts … This was only the beginning, he had to destroy the Green Capital first.
It was meal time, and there were many Beastmen coming and going in the resting area. They had slaughtered a large ferocious wolverine, which was more than seven meters long and was known for its fearlessness. It actually dared to attack the resting area of the Stone Crow clan, so it was beheaded by the fearless Beastmen.
After discovering that Caesar had awakened, Olkhash immediately started a fire and chased two large gluttonous pigs from the beast pen. After roasting them, he sent them to the Black Dragon.
"Caesar, you liar, you are not a True Dragon at all, are you? Look, you have revealed your true form now."
Luna had returned at some point, and she was making a lot of noise around the Black Dragon's head.
In fact, she had spent most of her time beside the Black Dragon, watching Caesar change little by little. She did not feel much about the changes in the Black Dragon.
However, when Caesar really woke up and moved his body again, the huge difference from the original impression was still a little unacceptable to the little girl.
"… Naughty," said Caesar, who was chewing on the roasted pig with his mouth full of oil. He did not bother with the little girl who was nagging.
Although Caesar's current image was completely different from that of a Five-Colored Black Dragon, no one could deny that this was a dragon. His appearance was probably even more realistic than a real dragon.
After the Black Dragon finished eating, an Beastman came up to report, "Sir, there are many unusual creatures in the south of the resting area, and they are approaching our location."
Is something going to happen?
The Beastmen who were resting near the resting area heard this, and they all got up to look for armor and weapons.
"It's okay, let them come."
Caesar smiled.
In the entire north of the Underdark, there was nothing that could pose a threat to him. It was like this in the past, and it was even more so now. The Black Dragon had enough confidence.
Perhaps the only thing that could make him feel a little bit of fear was the lord in the south who had not shown his face, and who might possibly exist.
To be honest, the soil in the south was dirty, and the shadow energy was denser and denser. It was full of skeletons and ghosts. Even if Caesar could not wait to rule the entire Underdark, he was not too willing to go there to gather followers.
He was not interested in the undead creatures.
This unique Black Dragon stood upright, and his suddenly increased vision and sharper vision allowed him to see the appearance of the outsiders clearly from afar.
A group of Darkveil Manticores.
That was the superior species of Manticore. No matter how you looked at these fellows, they were 100% monsters. They had the heads of humanoid beasts, the bodies of lions, and the wings of dragons. They were like hybrids that had been forcefully put together by something.
The backs of the Darkveil Manticore were full of curved barbs, and the end of its long tail had a swollen tubular opening.
"Heh …"
Caesar grinned. He was just about to look for them, but he did not expect these fellows to come to him first.
The Darkveil Manticore's close combat ability was not strong, but they could spit out thorns from their tails, and with their dragon-like wings, they could fly. They could be used as long-range troops or as mounts, enough to make up for the shortcomings of the Black Dragon Army.
All of Caesar's followers were created to deal with the Green Capital. The Darkveil Manticore that lived in the Underdark had the ability to fight against the Thorn Beasts. Although the strength of their attacks was not as strong as the beasts that could spit out thorns, they had the advantage of high frequency and tricky angles.
The group of manticores stopped far away from the Stone Crow Clan. These manticores were much more intelligent than any of Caesar's subordinates. Therefore, they only sent two manticores to approach the Stone Crow Clan's battle lizardmen.
"My king."
The Battle Lizardmen quickly entered the resting place. "The Darkveil Manticore has heard of your name and rushed over from a distant mountain stream, wanting to see the True Dragon."
"Ha —"
The Black Dragon let out two disdainful snorts from his nostrils. He knew clearly what the group of Manticore was planning.
These fellows had probably heard of his news from somewhere and wanted to see what was going on. If possible, they would even attack the dragons.
"I'll be right here. Let them come over on their own."
Caesar looked at the Battle Lizardmen prostrating on the ground. He could feel the respect from the hearts of these dragon descendants, and he gave the order in a low voice.