I was a knight in the Middle Ages

Chapter 217 Sea King Octopus

In the following days, Beatrice put all her energy into the exploration of mineral resources. Although she already knew that there were copper mines here, the specific conditions such as the reserves and mining difficulty of the copper mines still needed to be further explored. At the same time, Alpha also started the construction of mountain roads. The cement factory outside had been built, and all the work was progressing in an orderly manner.

In this process, Beatrice fully demonstrated her professionalism and wisdom. She carefully observed the geological structure and conducted in-depth analysis of the collected ore samples, not missing any details, because she knew that this information was extremely important for the development of the city and the construction of the smelting plant.

After several days of hard exploration and research, Beatrice finally came to the conclusion that the copper mine had rich reserves, high-quality ore, and relatively low mining difficulty. This was undoubtedly exciting good news for Alpha and his team.

"Lord Alpha, the reserves of this copper mine are very considerable and the ore quality is also very high. I believe that as long as we plan the mining and utilization reasonably, this mine will bring huge economic benefits to our city." Beatrice reported her exploration results to Alpha in detail.

After listening to this, Alpha nodded with satisfaction. He knew the importance of this mine, and with its support, the prosperity of the city was just around the corner. At the same time, he also admired Beatrice's professional ability and dedication.

"Bealis, you've done an excellent job. I admire your expertise and serious attitude. With your help, we will be able to better develop and utilize this mine." Alpha spoke highly of Beatrice's performance. Although their relationship has taken a step further, encouragement is still necessary. Moreover, the two thought that no one had discovered their relationship, but in fact, everyone knew it tacitly.

Beatrice smiled modestly and said softly, "Master Alpha, you are too kind. I am just doing my best to contribute my little to the development of the city."

However, Beatrice knew the weight of the copper ore and was worried about how to transport it. She knew that Alpha was working hard to build roads, but these rugged mountain roads could not guarantee the large-scale export of ore.

Alpha responded confidently: "Leave this question to me." He had a plan in mind. The first step was to widen the 20-kilometer road to 10 meters to lay the foundation for subsequent work. Next, they would lay cement and lay rails.

The steam engine has been successfully completed with the exquisite manufacturing technology of the dwarves. The first 200-kilometer-long railway track has been laid and opened to traffic, and Alpha's equipment has also been built here. In this way, the difficulty of transportation will be greatly reduced.

Under Alpha's careful planning, the road construction work progressed rapidly. The broad road meandered through the mountains like a giant dragon, closely connecting the mines and the city. The work of laying rails was also proceeding in an orderly manner. Every time the roar of the steam engine echoed in the valley, it seemed to herald the advent of a brand new era.

"Lord Alpha, according to our monitoring, the Three-Headed Dog Village seems to still be in contact with the towns outside. In these three key areas, we have observed signs of a large number of people's activities." Monkey stood on a towering observation point, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, and through the telescope in his hand, he clearly captured traces of human activities. These activities were obviously not caused by one or two people, but a large-scale team. However, what was confusing was that their actions did not show obvious intentions.

Alpha's brows knitted slightly, he knew the potential seriousness of this situation. The three-headed dog village has always been a major hidden danger for them, and its contact with the outside world may pose a direct threat to their safety. He fell into deep thought, thinking about the next course of action, determined to find out the purpose and action plan of these people.

Monkey continued to report: "These people are acting extremely cautiously, and they seem to be intentionally avoiding our surveillance. However, judging from the trajectory of their activities, they are steadily moving towards the direction of the mountain stronghold." Alpha's heart tightened. If these people were reinforcements for the Cerberus stronghold, or a team responsible for transporting supplies, then they would face unprecedented severe challenges.

Alpha acted decisively and gave an order: "Monkey, you lead a team to continue to closely monitor the actions of these people. At the same time, send other team members to strengthen the defense of the mountain stronghold. We cannot leave any opportunities for the enemy to take advantage of, and we must always remain highly vigilant."

During the tense waiting, time passed very slowly. Finally, the monkey brought new news: "Master Alpha, these people suddenly disappeared without a trace in this area." He pointed to a specific location on the map.

"This place is two kilometers away from the village. Could they be moving through an underground passage?" This news made Alpha think deeply. What are they looking for? Does this mean that there are other forces secretly watching the Three-Headed Dog Village?

Alpha decided to personally lead a team to investigate. They moved forward quietly along the traces of human activity, taking every step very carefully, fearing that any noise would alert possible enemies. Along the way, they carefully observed the surrounding environment, not missing any details. Occasionally, they found some discarded items and traces, which gave them more speculations about the purpose of these people.

"Master Alpha, there is a hole here!" The monkey's voice was full of surprise. Everyone looked in the direction of his finger and saw a huge passage hidden behind the bushes. This passage did not look like it was dug by humans, and its appearance confused everyone.

Alpha approached the cave and carefully observed the situation at the entrance. He lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then turned to the team members and said, "We can't rush in. We need to understand the situation of this cave first. Monkey, take a few people to look around to see if there are other entrances or exits. The rest of you come with me to check if there are any dangers around this cave."

Under Alpha's command, the team members moved quickly. Monkey led a few people to search nearby. They carefully parted the grass and looked for other possible passages. Alpha led others to check around the cave, alert for possible dangers.

After a while, the monkey came back and reported: "Master Alpha, there are no other entrances or exits around." Alpha nodded and thought about the next move. He knew that the appearance of this hole made the situation more complicated and they needed to be more cautious.

"Okay, then we'll wait for those people to come out, and then we'll prepare to enter the cave." After nearly two hours of waiting, the enemies who entered the cave finally came out.

"Monkey, you take the men to follow them and see where they come from. I will explore the crypt."

Alpha turned to the team members and said, "Everyone stay alert and pay attention to the situation in the cave. If you find anything unusual, notify others immediately."

With a nervous mood, the team members entered the cave one by one. The cave was filled with a damp smell and dim light, giving people a gloomy feeling.

They moved forward cautiously, taking every step with extreme caution. The sound of dripping water and their own breathing echoed clearly in the quiet cave.

As they went deeper into the cave, the air around them gradually became cooler. There was endless darkness before them, with only the light of the torches illuminating the way ahead.

Suddenly, one of the team members stopped, as if he noticed something unusual. He held up a torch and illuminated a narrow passage. At the end of the passage, some strange symbols and patterns were vaguely visible.

"Master Alpha, look!" the team member shouted in a low voice.

Alpha walked forward quickly and looked at the symbols and patterns carefully. His brows were furrowed, and his heart was full of doubts.

"These symbols and patterns seem to be an ancient writing. We need to seek experts to decipher their meaning." Alpha whispered.

The group continued to move forward, and soon they came to a spacious underground hall. In the center of the cave, there was a huge crack that looked like a dark abyss. From below the crack came the sound of rushing water, as if it was an unknown fear hidden in the darkness.

Just as they were about to get closer to check, a strange laugh suddenly echoed in the cave. Along with the laughter, a group of mysterious figures emerged from the darkness and surrounded them tightly.

The team members instantly entered combat status. They gathered closely around Alpha, ready for the upcoming fierce battle.

A thrilling battle broke out in the cave, and the team members went all out to resist the enemy's fierce attack. They cooperated with each other, had a tacit understanding, and showed strong combat strength.

After a hard and arduous battle, they finally succeeded in defeating all the enemies. However, this battle also cost them a lot, and some team members were seriously injured.

Alpha stared at the injured team members, his heart filled with guilt and gratitude. He knew very well that these team members were warriors who risked their lives to complete the mission.

Alpha rushed towards the injured team member like a gust of wind, his steps were firm and powerful, as if he contained endless power. He stretched out his hands, and his palms shone with bright golden light, like the rising sun, shining brightly.

The light was like warm sunshine, gently falling on the injured team members, as if giving them the power of life. Under the blessing of light magic, the team members' injuries healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, their faces gradually regained vitality, and their originally pale complexions gradually turned healthy.

"Lord Alpha, these enemies are not the humans we are familiar with." A team member gasped with difficulty, with a voice full of suspicion that was difficult to conceal.

Alpha's eyes were as sharp as a hawk. He turned his head and stared at the team member, listening quietly to his explanation.

"These enemies have strange shapes, covered in scales, with protruding spikes and gill-like structures. Their attack power is extremely strong, beyond our understanding of any other race." The team members' words revealed their fear and confusion about the unknown.

Alpha was silent for a moment, a thoughtful gleam flashed in his eyes, and then he said calmly: "No matter what race they belong to, as long as they threaten our safety, we must defeat them mercilessly."

His voice was as steady as a mountain, conveying his unwavering faith and determination to move forward. It was clear that he was ready to deal with any difficulties and obstacles.

Just as they were about to move forward, a team member's exclamation broke the silence. "Master Alpha, please look at the wall here!" The team member's voice was full of anger and disbelief.

Alpha followed the instructions of his team members and saw that the walls were full of dying people. Their bodies were pierced by tubes, and blood was flowing like a fountain. The grooves on the ground gathered the blood, like a bloody altar. In the center of the hall, the deep darkness was like a bottomless abyss, emitting a strange light.

"We must rescue humans and use these alien races as sacrifices to continue the sacrifice." Alpha's voice revealed undisguised anger, and his eyes were also full of curiosity about the things below.

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately took action. They rescued the hung humans at an astonishing speed, and then used these strange-looking enemies as offerings. As the sacrificial ceremony progressed, the abyss in the center of the hall gradually emitted a strange light, as if foreshadowing that some unknown power was awakening.

Alpha stared into the abyss, knowing full well that they were about to face an unprecedented challenge. However, he was not afraid at all, because he firmly believed that as long as they were united and worked together, no force could stop them from moving forward.