"Your Highness need not worry about this either!" General Hamoldon patted his chest without hesitation, full of confidence, and said, "The engineering skills of the Imperial engineers are unmatched on both the New Continent and the Aus Continent! You just handle the negotiations with those Lizardmen, leave the bridge building and road laying jobs to us!"

Luo Yan heard this and finally relaxed his furrowed brows, showing a pleasant smile.

"If that's the case... I think it shouldn't be a big problem."

Seated next to him, Ticky looked on with astonishment, momentarily forgetting to hide the look of surprise on his face, his mouth forming an 'o' shape.

A chill quietly rose from his back, and at the same time, his admiration for Luo Yan deepened involuntarily.

No wonder he is Lord Demon King—

He hasn't yet seen the corn from Saint Yil Castle, but he has already effortlessly acquired the deep-water port and road network at Withered Wood Port from the Empire...

The Imperial General personally built roads for the Demon King.

If this were spoken of, I fear even the demons of Demon City wouldn't believe it?

...

The next morning, the rising sun slowly emerged from the sea, resembling the infinitely bright future of Withered Wood Port.

The Imperial Soldiers at the dock had already risen early, even earlier than the unfortunate sailors forced to work, patrolling, practicing, moving bricks... The lively scene stretched as far as the eye could see.

The entire port was filled with unprecedented vitality, making it hard to imagine that only a month ago, this was a barren wasteland.

Under the archway of the fortress, Luo Yan had changed out of his travel-worn robes, donned clean clothes, and took the reins offered by a servant, leading his well-rested war horse back into the gaze of the crowd.

With his handsome face and the dazzling Purple Moon Badge, in the eyes of many soldiers, he appeared like a hero from an epic tale, eliciting looks of reverence.

Of course—

What they revered wasn't the vivid Purple Moon, but the rum that His Highness the Prince had gifted them last night.

They hadn't enjoyed drinking this much in a long time.

Luo Yan nodded slightly toward the soldiers who saluted him, showcasing his approachable side.

Regrettably, after the system update of "Catastrophe OL," he could no longer observe the small fluctuations, otherwise, at this moment, his Power of Faith would surely be soaring.

Mounting his horse, Luo Yan pulled the reins, changed direction, and looked back at General Hamoldon, saying loudly.

"General, my escort is still on the way back to the Northern Coast; I need to hurry to the Sun Step Mountain Range to join them, afterward we will return directly to Assam City to meet the King of Gutaf United Kingdom... I'm counting on you here!"

Hamoldon solemnly nodded and paid a standard Imperial military salute.

"Rest assured, Your Highness! With Baron Cosia and me here, we surely won't disappoint you! I believe when you return next time, you will see a brand new port!"

"Haha, I'll look forward to it then! Farewell!"

Luo Yan smiled slightly, nodded deeply, then rode away toward the direction of the Sun Step Mountain Range.

According to Youyou, the Chief Council of Gutaf United Kingdom has already selected their King.

As their master, indeed, he should go and meet his subjects.

Hamoldon watched Luo Yan riding away until that figure gradually disappeared into the distant jungle and mist, finally retracting his gaze reluctantly.

Such a fine person...

Upon learning of the issues at Saint Yil Castle, this revered Prince had only rested for a night before hurrying back toward Assam City.

Thinking of this, Hamoldon suddenly felt somewhat guilty towards him, and decided to express thanks properly the next time they meet!

Standing next to him, Ticky coughed lightly, looked at General Hamoldon, and asked with a smile.

"General, what do you think we should do next—"

Hamoldon restrained his reverence and admiration, swiftly returning to his usual authority and decisiveness.

"Do you even need to ask? Of course, gather the construction team immediately, and commence preparations right away—"

Before finishing, he looked at his deputy officer and promptly commanded.

"Relay my order, detach a construction team from the port area to follow me to the outskirts, I'll be waiting there!"

"Yes!" The deputy officer beside Hamoldon quickly responded, turned around briskly, and went to summon the subordinates.

Hamoldon then mounted his horse, bid farewell to Ticky, and headed towards the campsite on the outskirts of Withered Wood Port.

Watching the spirited departing general, Ticky silently sighed in relief.

Oh Lord Demon King above—

This grand Sir has finally found new work, and I can finally rest for a few days without having to humor his endless chatter.

...

Meanwhile, on the bustling docks, a group of Imperial Soldiers was swiftly assembled.

Several officers separately directed them in organizing tools and resources, while a team of Imperial engineers swiftly got ready and headed toward the lands outside Withered Wood Port.

Hamoldon, accompanied by several engineers, walked to the high ground near the port.

He took out his pocket watch, glanced at the time, then decisively ordered.

"Today, we'll first conduct surveying, determine the road path and the location of essential infrastructure; the aim is to quickly build a main road capable of accommodating at least four horse-drawn carriages side by side, ensuring smooth passage from Withered Wood Port all the way to the southern plains of Sun Step Mountain Range!"

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