Chapter 538 - 314 Dragon Palace Magic contains special spirit energy beings and Death Plateau_1
Ivita stood on the highest land in her territory - the Gavar Heights. The grass on this highland was very short, and there were many rusty swords stuck into the lawn. Some of the swords had been corroded by water vapor to the point where they would shatter at the slightest touch.
Mr. Duva stood next to Wilson and the Iron Mountain Knight, explaining to Ivita, "Madam, this is the highest point in your territory on Cross Island. We have ascertained the Valji Family possesses two Viscount territories, five independent Baron territories, eight independent Knight’s territories, one wealthy inland town named Maple Town, and this territory, the Gavar Heights, similar in size to a Viscount’s territory. However, as this highland encompasses five small villages, we can treat it as a Viscount’s territory."
"As you know, pirate territories have been neglected for years, hence they’re poorer compared to the territories within normal kingdoms. Whether it is in terms of population, agricultural land area, the number of professionals or the armies, they simply cannot compare."
"And Madam, this is the famous Gavar Heights."
"This used to be one of the wealthier regions of Cross Island."
"Sixty years ago, when Marco Anson and his vicious forces first landed on the island, the Duke of Cross Island decided to fight them here in a battle to the death. Marco Anson used this highland to annihilate most of the Duke’s knights."
"Even with sixty years having passed, the weapons left behind by the knights who died in that battle are still wrapped up in resentment, hence, no one dares to remove them."
"The resentment and the tainted weapons have polluted the land here, transforming this area into a desolate wasteland that deters any visitors. However, from this highest point here, you can oversee your entire territory and the territories of your neighboring lords. Those lords now observe your every move."
"I gathered information last night and heard there’s a mysterious creature here. If bitten by it, the wound will fester, leading to a painful death without a cure. Hence, locals refer to this place as the Death Highlands. As such, this place is rarely tread by humans."