Chapter 469 - 470 Infrastructure Maniac! (Part 2)
"I apologize for my rudeness earlier. Please, Commander, continue." He promptly lowered his stance at the right time as he noticed a change in her expression, which was quite the sight.
"We will also need 10,000 Heavenly and Earthly Spirit Stones. Perhaps you are not aware, our primary food source is the Spirit Stones, which are, in fact, converted from Gold Coins."
"Furthermore, we need..." At this point, the stunning Commander glanced at Chu You as he interrupted her again.
"Wait, there’s no need to elaborate on the strategic reserves. I already have a task prompt. I know what we need," Chu You interjected, opening his task interface and then continued.
"Do you think these strategic supplies are sufficient for the situation at the Eastern Fortress?" The female Commander suddenly asked. Chu You keenly sensed a hint of a quest in her words. Was she about to assign him a new mission?!
"Eh, I regret to say that I’m not familiar with the situation here, so I can’t assess that. I apologize."
"Although His Majesty had sent you to aid us, this augmentation is far too inadequate. These supplies can, at most, furnish us for twenty days of warfare. He is more wary of us than the enemy from Dongying?" The female Commander abruptly dropped a bombshell.
"Why?" Still not comprehending, he blinked.
"Because, I am the Far East Prince! Everything here is my personal asset, my fiefdom," the female Commander, with her gaze fixed on Chu You, continued, "I inherited my father’s throne, so the Court had to, by custom, assign me as the Commander. But they have always been subtly vigilant of our Jin Family."