Chapter 20: Sell meat and get a special scroll
Xhemile also wanted to trade with the massive amount of meat, but she remembered that she now had a trading partner. She opened the message platform to contact her partner.
[Friend Message]
[Queen of the forgotten caves]
Queen of the forsaken deserts (Xhemile): “You there?”
After a while she received an answer.
Queen of the forgotten caves: “Yes. Do you need something?”
Queen of the forsaken deserts (Xhemile): “I have acquired a large amount of meat and would like to trade some with you, if you would like to do that.”
Queen of the forgotten caves: “I could use some meat. What do you want as an exchangeable good?”
Queen of the forsaken deserts (Xhemile): “Have you found something interesting? I don't need any recourses right now.”
Queen of the forgotten caves: “Hold on, I indeed found something interesting. Let me send you the info.”
Xhemile waited, until the system showed her the info.
[Summoning scroll
Description: Lets you summon a set number of subjects. Varies on the type of subjects.
Example: 6 dragons, when humans are the subjects: 200 of them.]
This was definitely a useful item. Xhemile immediately answered.
Queen of the forsaken deserts (Xhemile): “This is definitely useful. Name your price.”
Queen of the forgotten caves: “1000 units of meat.”
Xhemile was confused. She was sure that this scroll was worth more than a measly thousand units of meat.
Queen of the forsaken deserts (Xhemile): “This is too cheap. Want something else?”
Queen of the forgotten caves: “You are smart. I would like to ally with your kingdom.”
Queen of the forsaken deserts (Xhemile): “Why ally with me? And why not use the scroll yourself.”
Queen of the forgotten caves: “Really? Why you? You are a very powerful faction right now. I didn't use the scroll because I deduced that if I could give it to you, it would increase my chances further down the road more as if I used it myself.”
Queen of the forsaken deserts (Xhemile): “Okay... I would agree to form an alliance with you.”
Queen of the forgotten caves: “Thanks! I don't have any friends I could invite into it, but with you it would definitely help me.”
Xhemile got startled by the system.
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[You have formed an alliance with the ‘Queen of the forgotten caves’!
Alliance chat now unlocked.
Alliance trade channel now unlocked.
Unlocked special building blueprints requiring an alliance. Can you unlock them?]
{[World announcement! The ‘Queen of the forsaken deserts’ has formed an alliance with the ‘Queen of the forgotten caves!]}
Queen of the forgotten caves: “Shit. That was somehow expected but unexpected.”
Queen of the forsaken deserts (Xhemile): “Now I am getting swarmed again with friend request and so will you. Don't invite anyone for now and if you want to invite someone, please message me.”
Queen of the forgotten caves: “Alright. I will send you the scroll.”
Queen of the forsaken deserts (Xhemile): “Good, the meat is also sent. For now, I will close the channel. Message me if you want something.”
Queen of the forgotten caves: “Alright. See you soon.”
Xhemile wasn't sure, but the other party made a strong partner and somehow that thought warmed her chest a bit.
Let's focus on the scroll. Yes, the scroll. Xhemile thought to herself while shaking her head, her subjects giving her confused glances. She used the scroll.
[Summoning scroll used. Please leave the castle to summon your subjects.]
She left the castle. A bright light appeared and soon showed her many humanoid figures standing in front of her.
[Summoned the 153rd mercenary cavalry regiment from the remnants of the Karomama Tribe.]
Xhemile heard horses whine and heavy foot stomps as well as many voices suddenly shouting.
“Greetings to our lady!”
Xhemile looked towards her new subjects and opened the system to show her what she had summoned.
[153rd Mercenary cavalry squadron.
60 units of cavalry.
40 units of mounted archers.]
She opened the more advanced troop configuration.
[153 rd Mercenary cavalry squadron.
Cavalry:
1 Leader.
9 Lieutenants.
20 heavy cavalries.
20 light cavalries.
10 scout cavalries.
Mounted Archers:
30 mounted archers.
10 scout mounted archers. (Lighter and faster than normal mounted archers.)]
“Huh, definitely useful.”: Xhemile muttered distracted.
She looked towards her new subjects which in turn all saluted towards her and dismounted their horses. Suddenly a tall heavily armored rider kneeled before her.
“Greetings to our lady, the true ruler of the Karomama tribe! I am the leader of this regiment! Awaiting your orders!”
“At ease, soldier. Our lady is not long in this position as a leader, so I would ask you to first make yourself comfortable in this new area.”
Marwa came to Xhemile’s rescue, as she was completely stunned by this greeting. The rider nodded and allowed her troops to explore their new home, she also bowed respectfully towards Marwa and left as well. Xhemile looked towards Marwa with a respectful glance. As if she could read her thoughts, Marwa suddenly said:
“Don't worry, my lady. Soon you will be accustomed towards your subjects and behave as a real queen. Of course, with my guidance! Hahaha!”
She laughed heartedly and left after bowing towards Xhemile, which left her in stupor and also horror. This would probably include more hellish training and constant shouting. She also remembered to look at her system messages and friends list, which by now was angrily reminding her to make some space due to its constant requests of friendship or alliance. She quickly deleted all threatening messages and obvious messages of doubtful alliance requests which left her with only a few which asked her to give them food and manpower, which she in turn also deleted. She then opened the lords message platform.
[Messages]
“Guys, did you see the message? Crazy to think that nobody thought of making alliances and now everybody is joining one or try to enter another.”
“Yeah, how did we not think of something so obvious in a strategy setting like this?”
“Woooo! My beautiful queen! Don't you want a handsome man like me in your alliance?”
“Recruiting members for the ‘Forest people’ alliance, please join now!”
“Why does that sound like a scammer message?”
“Guys be careful! Some leaders of some alliances are abusing their power and stealing recourses from their members as a membership fee! I also fell victim towards such scheme!”
“Well, it didn't take long, before the first blackness of society showed its ugly head again.”
Xhemile closed it.
It was to be expected. Of course, people would abuse something like this to earn resources easily. Luckily, I am the alliance leader with the ‘queen of the forgotten caves and she is reliable person. Some humans are truly ugly.