The Forest Elves Anna's eyes were as round as water droplets.
Unconsciously, her mouth began to drool, and her eyes were fixed on the dried fruit in Hiccup's hand.
If one looked closely, they could see the transparent wings on the Forest Elves Anna's back trembling slightly.
Hiccup's lips curved slightly upward, and he couldn't help but think, "I guessed correctly."
"These small elves like to eat fruit and drink dew."
Thinking of this, Hiccup casually handed the dried fruit to the Forest Elves Anna.
At this moment, the Forest Elves Anna had long lost her reason, her small face close to the dried fruit in Hiccup's hand, constantly sniffing it with her nose.
"So fragrant, so fragrant, truly so fragrant!"
"I really want to eat it in one bite."
"Gulp~"
While speaking, the Forest Elves Anna also swallowed a large mouthful of saliva.
At the same time, she regained some of her rationality.
She looked up at Hiccup and said, "Great Human Dragon Knight, thank you for allowing me to have an incredibly enjoyable death."
"Thank you for not torturing me. Although I'm about to be poisoned to death, I'm still very grateful to you."
Hiccup felt a bit speechless after hearing these words.
He had no intention of taking her life at all.
Besides, if he really wanted to kill her, would he need to go through so much trouble?
He could just pinch her to death with his hand.
After the Forest Elves Anna finished thanking him, she quickly picked up the dried fruit, which was about the same height as her.
She opened her small mouth and bit down with all her might.
However, it was merely a superficial wound to the dried fruit.
Hiccup looked on helplessly; one bite for him was enough for her to eat for an entire day.
Looking at the small elf in front of him, Hiccup couldn't help but ask, "Is it delicious?"
The Forest Elves Anna mumbled indistinctly, "Delicious, delicious."
"I never thought humans had such delicious things."
If it were a resident of this world, they would certainly be eating ordinary dried fruit.
However, the dried fruit Hiccup carried with him was a special candied fruit he made with honey.
Due to low production, it could only be eaten by himself and his parents.
Even Astrid only managed to get some from her mother, Volka.
Although Hiccup wanted to find out the Forest Elves' stronghold, he didn't need the Forest Elves just yet.
Therefore, Hiccup decided to temporarily detain the Forest Elves Anna.
He would tempt her with dried fruit every day until she confessed.
Hiccup remembered a fairy tale.
A group of small Forest Elves protected a queen.
The queen's guard consisted of green leaf warriors riding hummingbirds.
Their enemies were the worms of corruption.
The Forest Queen could cast magic to revive all things and enhance plant vitality.
Their enemies, on the other hand, wanted to plunge the earth into eternal decay.
There was no need to dwell too much on the specific details.
In short, a single elf's magic could cover a quarter of the Green Town's forest.
As long as he found the Forest Elves' stronghold and offered them some benefits, he could achieve his planting plan.
But before that, Hiccup still wanted to use Draeger and his Dragon King Alpha to train Night Fury.
Night Fury's current strength was insufficient, and it was always being bullied by Toothless. If Hiccup wasn't around, Toothless might secretly eat Night Fury.
After all, there could only be one Dragon King in a dragon group.
Unless one could contend with it in strength, they would eventually be eaten.
Hiccup patted Night Fury's neck, and Night Fury immediately understood the direction Hiccup was indicating.
"Roar~~!"
After letting out a dragon roar, Night Fury took Hiccup directly above Earl Jonaf's territory.
At this moment, Earl Jonaf stood like a statue, with two soldiers behind him helping him hold his armor.
Although he had heard the dragon roar and wanted to look up.
However, he found with difficulty that his neck could no longer move.
Since it was the peak of sunshine, and he was wearing full bright silver armor.
After three hours of sun exposure.
At this moment, the armor was like an oven.
Earl Jonaf was already too fat to walk.
Now, he was being roasted by the scorching temperature inside his armor.
While expending physical strength, his body was drenched in sweat as if it had been washed.
At this moment, his eye sockets were sunken, and his lips were pale, clearly indicating severe dehydration.
Hiccup saw this neatly arranged team standing at the castle gate and naturally understood that these people were there to welcome him.
Night Fury wanted to fly directly in with Hiccup.
In the end, it still obeyed Hiccup's command and landed at the castle gate.
It looked at the people at the gate with a haughty expression.
Hiccup dismounted from Night Fury's back.
He looked at the tottering Earl Jonaf, supported by two soldiers, and slightly frowned.
"Is he suffering from heatstroke?"
Earl Jonaf saw Hiccup's gaze and also noticed Hiccup frowning.
He thought Hiccup was displeased.
He struggled to walk forward, trying to clench his fist and strike his armor in salute.
His brain gave the command very clearly, and his hands and feet responded to his order.
But as he moved, his hand didn't lift, and his legs went soft, causing him to directly kneel before Hiccup.
Even as he was about to faint, he was still muttering, "Greetings, Lord Godsend."
"Lord Earl, Lord Earl."
Some soldiers and his wives behind him were in a chaotic mess.
They were afraid that Earl Jonaf would die.
If Earl Jonaf died, it would be fine for these soldiers; they could join another lord's territory.
But these women would not have such a good outcome.
The best result would be to serve the next lord, or be bestowed upon soldiers by the next lord.
The worst result would be to go from a noble lady to a dirty slave, constantly sold, living a life worse than death.
Hiccup calmly said, "Don't worry, he won't die."
As he spoke, Hiccup's finger moved slightly.
A frost instantly covered Earl Jonaf's armor.
"Mmm~~"
The sudden coolness instantly made the almost unconscious Earl Jonaf widen his eyes.
And he let out a comfortable and strange sound.
Everyone noticed the frost on Earl Jonaf's armor and subconsciously retreated several steps.
At this moment, Earl Jonaf was already able to stand up normally.
He knelt on one knee, clenched his fist, and struck his armor in salute, saying, "Jonaf greets the great Lord Godsend."
Hiccup looked down at Earl Jonaf, then handed him a piece of dried fruit and said, "Gather all the troops immediately."
"Thank you for the grace of Lord Godsend."
Earl Jonaf extended both hands and respectfully took the dried fruit.
The sweet scent filled his nostrils, making him involuntarily swallow his saliva, and at the same time, a hint of longing arose in his heart.
It was as if a voice was shouting in his heart, "Eat it, eat it quickly."
(Chapter Two)
Due to Earl Jonaf's severe dehydration, he had some low blood sugar.
When he saw sweets, a feeling of longing naturally arose from the bottom of his heart.
Although he really wanted to eat it, Hiccup had now ordered him to gather the army.
He could only support his body to stand up, and once again struck his armor, saying, "I am willing to serve Lord Godsend."
Then he turned around and looked at his guards, saying, "Gather all cavalry, all fleets immediately, and await orders."
After saying this, Earl Jonaf quickly put the dried fruit into his mouth and chewed desperately.
"Oh my goodness, it's too delicious."
"Is this something only gods can eat? Lord Godsend actually bestowed upon me food that only gods are qualified to eat."
"What a great honor this is."
Hiccup walked down the castle corridor, his crisp footsteps echoing continuously.
Behind him, Earl Jonaf was still reluctantly chewing the dried fruit, following Hiccup.
After that were his wives and the guard soldiers.
Anyway, gathering the army took time, so Hiccup could just wander around his castle.
Such medieval castles, in his original world, were priceless.
Ordinary people had no chance to visit them.
And even less chance to come into contact with antiques.
Now, everywhere Hiccup looked, there were antiques.
Every brick and tile was a product of this era.
Passing through the long corridor, a fork appeared.
To the left was the staircase leading up to the castle walls, and to the right was the entrance to the interior of the castle.
The towering city walls had always been Earl Jonaf's pride, and he couldn't help but think, "When Lord Godsend ascends the city walls."
"I must elaborate on the history of this castle and my glorious deeds back then."
"There are countless sword marks left on these city walls, and beneath the walls is a burial ground."
"Buried within are all those enemies who attempted to capture the castle."
However, Hiccup had no interest in such city walls.
After all, Night Fury could show him everything by flying around.
Why bother climbing the stairs to see a dilapidated wall?
Entering the interior of the castle, the first thing that caught the eye was a huge oil painting.
The oil painting depicted Earl Jonaf in his bright silver armor.
From the painting, Earl Jonaf at that time was not as fat and looked like a more pleasing nobleman.
Continuing forward, he pushed open the door of the inner palace.
A luxurious yet tacky palace appeared before his eyes.
Gaudi-colored floor tiles, a long table, a row of ancient chandeliers, and sculptures placed next to the windows on both sides.
In the very center hung another oil painting of Earl Jonaf in an evening gown.
Although various expensive antiques were placed around, in this era, they were at most valuable, not truly expensive.
After a quick look around, Hiccup casually sat in the main seat.
"Give the order, take all Bows and crossbows, and attack Draeger's territory."
Earl Jonaf listened intently from the side.
Suddenly, when he heard the name Draeger, the smile on his face instantly froze.
"What? Draeger?"
"Lord Godsend, you're not joking, are you?"
"Earl Draeger is a new Earl in Green Town."
"But his territory is twice as large as mine, and he also has a fleet of a million men."
"It is said that he also has a Dragon King, but no one has ever seen it."
Earl Jonaf's mouth seemed to be scalded.
He finished speaking all this very quickly.
Then he looked at Hiccup with some fear.
Hiccup, however, smiled indifferently and said, "Heh, last time he ran fast."
"This time on land, let's see how he runs."
"His Dragon King can only be in the sea; on land, it's useless."
"Then you can annex his territory and contend with the other Earl."
"And I will also help you take down the other Earl, I just don't know if you have the courage?"
Upon hearing this news, Earl Jonaf felt his mind go blank.
He had never even dared to dream of such things.
Before Hiccup arrived at Green Town.
He was even thinking about what kind of gifts he should give to these two Earls to maintain peaceful relations with them.
So, he couldn't react for a moment.
"Slap!"
Earl Jonaf raised his hand and slapped himself.
Feeling the stinging pain on his cheek.
He said in shock, "So I'm not dreaming."
Hiccup, meanwhile, stopped tapping the table with his finger and stared intently at Earl Jonaf.