Over the course of a week, six Seventh Order Knights were recruited.
Yan Xing provided each of them with a Chocobo and had them join the ranks of the Eternal Domain’s own army, forming the territory’s first Cavalry unit.
Then Yan Xing threw a group of Sixth Order human guards and a group of Sixth Order Werewolf Warriors into the Cavalry training ground for Cavalry rank advancement training.
Yan Xing had long been yearning for Cavalry.
There were many factors as to why those human Lords did not value Cavalry. It was partly due to nobility influences and also related to the human troops’ characteristics and tactics. Because the humans lacked a First Order troop type, they couldn’t employ human wave tactics. They employed conservative tactics, emphasizing steady defense and methodical advancement, arranging their attacks and defenses around the formation of troops.
Therefore, when Yan Xing studied the history of human warfare at Count Theodore’s Lord’s Mansion, he noticed that there were very few examples of warfare involving humans that emphasized maneuverability.
On the other hand, Orcs liked to make use of their Malevolent Wolf Cavalry to conduct mobile surprise attacks. But because the Malevolent Wolf Cavalry was only of the Third Order, they had the numbers but struggled to produce impressive results in battle.
However, Yan Xing knew just how powerful a grand flanking maneuver could be!
Human Seventh Order Knights possessed average offensive and defensive capabilities. However, if equipped with gear from the Eternal Domain’s own army, their combat effectiveness could be significantly boosted, and their overall weight considerably lightened. The innate talent for rapid marching was designed for executing mobile combat operations. The reason Cavalry did well in the mercenary industry was precisely because they could move quickly from one place to another.
By now, Yan Xing’s drone system had matured considerably and could provide early warnings and guidance for the moving Cavalry units, ensuring they could appear at the right place at the right time.
Therefore, Cavalry, which was not highly regarded by other human Lords, was seen as a trump card in Yan Xing’s eyes. In large-scale wars, the role of Cavalry was even more significant than that of Heavy Knights.
With the Cavalry training ground available, Yan Xing immediately began assembling his own Cavalry force.
After inspecting his Cavalry, Yan Xing went to see the recently completed Griffon Tower.
Just as he had seen in Nuta City, the Griffon Tower was a large courtyard with a tall tower in its center. There were numerous openings in the tower walls for the Griffons to enter and exit. However, this Griffon Tower lacked Griffons and the staff responsible for feeding and taming them, making it seem rather quiet. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel•fire.net
Upon arriving, Yan Xing did not rush into the Griffon Tower; instead, he took out a set of building blueprints below the tower.
Griffon Gao Ta: Built upon the Griffon Tower, it can double the Griffon production of that Griffon Tower. (Requires 10,000 God-given gold coins)
Expensive as it was, Yan Xing still chose to construct it without hesitation.
As the God-given gold coins in the Lord’s God-given Space decreased, a brilliant ray of golden light shot straight up from the already towering upper section of the Griffon Tower. When the golden light disappeared, the sharp spire of the Griffon Gao Ta nearly reached into the clouds.
Standing beneath the tall tower and looking up at the spire, Yan Xing said to Chui Chui, "The Griffon Gao Ta is now the tallest building in our Eternal Domain. Let’s see if we can install a signal tower on top of it to extend the wireless signal range even further."
"Yes, Master. I have already recorded your command in my task execution program," Chui Chui replied.
Yan Xing added, "Also, look into artificial breeding technology for Griffons. See if we can find anything useful in the real world."
Coming from the Cavalry camp, Yan Xing knew that Seventh Order recruitment buildings only provided six units available for recruitment per week. Therefore, even with the production boost from the Griffon Gao Ta, that would only equate to twelve Griffons a week. Although the number of Griffon Towers could be increased as the territory leveled up, Yan Xing was already feeling the difficulty of upgrading the territory. If relying solely on recruitment, it would be difficult for the Griffons to become a significant force in a short amount of time.
From a long-term perspective, the Eternal Domain’s need for Griffons to maintain its expanding trade routes was even greater. A portion of the Griffons in Nuta City had been naturally bred.
Yan Xing wondered if it was possible to rely on real-world technology to accelerate the breeding of Griffons.After all, giant pandas had been cultivated from endangered to vulnerable species.In a few decades or a century, they might become domesticated pets just like cats and dogs.Griffons are easier to breed than giant pandas.
After checking the related data, Chui Chui said to Yan Xing, "Master... breeding technology is a field that requires a lot of experience, and it is difficult to carry out relevant research with just theoretical knowledge. We need a large number of professionals, and some equipment is unattainable for us. If you wish to research Griffon breeding technology, I suggest you undertake this research on an island in the real world, emulating ’Jurassic Park’."
Chui Chui’s suggestion halted Yan Xing’s steps as he was walking towards the Griffon Gao Ta.
Recruit professionals from the real world to study creatures of the Magic World on some island?
Since gaining access to the Magic World, Yan Xing had never left the country, nor had he often left his own city. The reason is, traveling abroad is too troublesome.Under the robust domestic logistics system, buying bulk commodities only takes a few days to reach him.Even disregarding travel time, in an unfamiliar place, the time it takes to purchase things is really up to fate. Sometimes, the items he wants to buy are even shipped from his home country.
Yan Xing, who wished there were 48 hours in a day, truly didn’t want to waste time on travel and waiting.
Even for weapons... A small amount isn’t enough. Buying them in bulk without connections is dangerous, and logistics support is a major problem.
Therefore, needing to devote a lot of time to the Magic World, Yan Xing rooted himself in Zhehai City, relying on its extensive logistics network for independent research and development.
At least in the early stages of his domain’s development and with the complex situation in the Wildwind Highlands, he couldn’t afford to wander off.
But now that the domain had grown to such a scale and technological accumulation had reached this level, some issues simply had to be faced.
Funds had always been insufficient for the Eternal Domain’s development speed.The sale of agarwood, red wine, and small amounts of gold was no longer enough to satisfy the Eternal Domain’s financial needs.With technology at this stage, many items are no longer purchasable on internet platforms. Relying solely on in-house R&D, it’s uncertain how long it would take.Although Chui Chui is formidable, it’s not omnipotent—at least, not yet.
So when Chui Chui suggested breeding Griffons in the real world, Yan Xing realized that, although he was reluctant, it was a step he had to take.
Emulating ’Jurassic Park’ by establishing a Griffon research facility on an island is a feasible plan.If they could breed Griffons on a large scale, tourism would be an excellent source of wealth.At the same time, studying Griffons could attract scholars from all over the world, allowing the purchase of high-tech equipment under the pretense of researching them.Besides, having a public identity, despite some potential troubles, could also bring many conveniences.