Chapter 60 -59-The Goodwill of Bounty Guild（1st update, Cheer me up with more Power Stones!）
The Black Dragon had been active around Riverside for nearly a century, engaging in several skirmishes with Riverside.
Initially, Riverside held the upper hand, but over time, the situation became more complex as the Black Dragon amassed a horde of monsters from the Mist Forest.
Inherently cunning, the Black Dragon quickly realized that Riverside had little means to deal with its aerial attacks.
As a result, it began to raid nearby Riverside farms and merchant caravans, causing considerable losses.
Over the years, Riverside launched several counter-attacks, only to have them amount to little.
The Black Dragon was as slippery as an eel, retreating when losing and retaliating fiercely when striking back.
The stalemate between the two only intensified with the recent emergence of numerous Dark Lords.
If these Dark Lords grow in power and the Black Dragon seizes the opportunity to attack, Riverside’s military forces won’t stand a chance against the impending threat.
Therefore, the Lord of Riverside, against public opinion, decided to invest heavily in eliminating the major nuisance that is the Black Dragon.
Once it’s eradicated, Riverside can then divert its forces to deal with the sudden proliferation of Dark Lords.
For this campaign, Riverside went all out, even purchasing five Dragon Crossbows from the Dwarf Kingdom at great expense.