"Long-term mission triggered: Uro City is on alert, and the Golden Dynasty will meet its first challenge. Defend Uro City and defeat the armies of the Inrud Kingdom and the Fakerhi Empire, let them learn the consequences of provoking the Golden Dynasty. Mission Difficulty: Difficult. Reward: Stormveil Castle Building Complex, Unlock: Melina, Morgott, Nepheli Loux"

"Mission trigger: Strengthen the fortifications of Uro City until it can bear the attack from the army of the Kingdom of Inrud and the Empire of Fakerhi. Mission difficulty: medium. Rewards: Misbegotten blacksmith Master Hewg, Scaled Misbegotten, ordinary Misbegotten

'Repair the walls? Just what I have in mind', Marika thought as she sat in what used to be Bass's office. Marika was looking over some official documents when she received the mission notice from the system. Bass seemed really only interested in squeezing the people because when Marika looked at his unprocessed documents, the unprocessed documents almost filled the entire office. If it wasn't for Siduri's help and the two of them staying up late for two consecutive days, Marika might not have been able to finish this job in a short time.

Regarding the mission, Marika quickly had a simple plan in mind. So she used the system to notify Siduri to come to her office. Soon Siduri came to Marika's table, she bowed politely, and asked:

"What is your order, your majesty?"

"Siduri, I have an important task for you. I hope you can follow the plan on this paper to gather civilians to repair and strengthen the city walls and fortifications. Remember to give them reasonable wages and rest time."Marika says as she hands over a stack of construction plans she had drawn and written while she waited for Siduri.

"Of course, your highness." Siduri said as she took the construction plans handed to her, and then looked at it carefully. After reading it, she was shocked and said:

"It's brilliant, your majesty! Such a simple and cost-effective solution can only be conceived by the wisdom of a goddess!"

"You must be exaggerating," Marika said with a hint of blush on her face.

Marika's plan was simple, to repair the walls with cement and then dig moats in the outer area around the walls. The formula of cement is very simple, ground coarse stone, clay, and water, and according to the investigation of the ladybug, these materials can be found around Uro. As for the moat trick, it is something she learned while browsing the internet before she came to this world. The most economical and practical moat project in the Middle Ages was not an exaggerated water moat or a magnificent city wall, but a simple moat dug in front of the city wall, and the more the better. This prevents large siege equipment from being transported, and infantry will also become a target for archers and crossbowmen as they have to climb in and out of these rugged deep trenches. Of course, the road leading to the city gate will also be guarded by soldiers with shields to prevent them from breaking through the city gate.

Marika knew that with Arjuna's Noble Phantasm, Agni Gandiva, she should be able to defeat both armies given enough time. But she also knew that she couldn't protect her people all the time, otherwise they would rely on her whenever they were in danger, and they would be no different from babies. Moreover, she can't take care of both fronts at the same time, and it is easy for someone to slip through the net and into the city to cause some serious damage.

But Marika felt that it would be better to be more cautious with these residents. A little fanfare can make these residents raise the flag of rebellion before they fully trust her. Therefore, the heavy responsibility of building city walls and fortifications cannot be completely entrusted to them, but it would be a waste of manpower to let soldiers do it. That's where the Misbegottens come in handy. But how to deal with them becomes a problem. In the Lands Between, the Misbegottens were the slave class of the Golden Order. They were tortured by nobles and commoners, causing them to often stir up rebellions just in order to survive their abuse. The resentment between the two races can be said to be deeply rooted. But the reincarnated Marika could never allow herself to treat them inhumanely like slaves, so how to maintain the peaceful coexistence of soldiers, residents and the Misbegottens after summoning them will be a big problem for her. Marika finally decided on giving them basic human rights and asylum according to her original plan, and if someone jumped out to object, she would just subdue him. Marika's own powerful strength is the best guarantee.

After she finished processing the official documents, it was already afternoon. Marika brought Siduri to the courtyard and prepared to summon the Misbegottens. Marika looked at the summoning options and the system showed what sort of Misbegottens can be summoned: winged Misbegottens. 'Well, looks like I have not much of a choice, so let's call them in!'

So after a burst of summoning golden light, a hundred ugly winged hybrids with big ferocious teeth and deformed wings were summoned. They carried dirty machetes or shortbows. If Marika hadn't known their tear jerking back stories, she might have thought they were terrible monsters.

Marika's guards had been notified in advance that she was going to summon the Misbegottens, so they were not surprised by it. It's a pity that this can't eliminate their vigilance and contempt for these hybrids. At this moment, Marika wrinkled her nose, and a mixed smell of sweat and sourness assaulted out of her nostrils. The source of the smell was obviously the Misbegottens. It seems that after communicating with them, sending them to take a bath is the first order of business!

At this time, one of the winged hybrids was pushed out by his companions to speak for them.

However, seeing the disdainful eyes of the soldiers, he couldn't help but let out a self-deprecating laugh. A Godrick knight immediately pointed his broadspear at the hybrid and hissed:

"You lowly bastard, what are you laughing at?!"

"Stop, knight," Marika calmly told the knight to stop.

The knight immediately knelt down to Marika in fright.

"My apology, Your Majesty, I was reckless."

"You are forgiven. I summoned the hybrids to include them in my new golden law. The old discriminatory and corrupt order set by the Supreme Will no longer apply. Under this new order, all are equal, no matter what intelligent race they are, they have the same right to bathe in the light of my Erdtree. Do you understand?"

"Yes, your majesty!"

The winged hybrid was surprised by the 180-degree change in Marika's attitude. Although he still didn't fully trust Marika, he still asked to clarify the situation:

"It seems that Her Majesty Marika has gotten rid of the shackles of the past. Though may I inquire what the great golden goddess needs for a group of humble misbegotten like us?"

"Your task will be to help the residents of this city repair the walls and build fortifications. My subordinate Siduri will give you more detailed instructions."

After listening to the hybrid, he looked at his companions behind him, and then mustered up his courage to speak:

"We are willing to serve your Majesty, but we have a request that we hope your Majesty can approve."

The surrounding soldiers wanted to yell at them, but they all retreated under Marika's cold glare.

"You may speak your request."

"We hope we can get enough food and rest time, that's all we want."

"It seems that our thoughts really coincide with each other." Malika replied with a smile. The Misbegotten was beyond elated that his request was granted.

Marika went on to say:

"In addition to enough food and rest time, you will have the same salary as other workers."

"Oh thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty! Oh thank you!"

The misbegottens thanked Marika happily. Adequate food and rest are already good conditions for them. But to have their own salaries now, it is undoubtedly a dream come true for the hard-working hybrids.

"Very well, Siduri, take these citizens to wash their bodies and give them suitable clothes. Only a clean and healthy body can do good work." Marika ordered.

"It shall be done your majesty." After saying that, Siduri led the mixed races to bathe and get dressed. Siduri ordered for soap and tubs of water to be prepared for the mixed-breeds to bathe in.

After cleaning and putting on some clothes, the hybrids still looked a little intimidating, but at least they looked much better than the dirt and stench covered look in the beginning. Siduri discovered that their feathers turned out to be gray and white, not the gray and black she had first thought.

"Okay everyone, next I will explain the construction plan of our goddess, please listen carefully," Siduri said to them, and then explained the construction plan of the city wall and fortifications.

The winged hybrids had no trouble getting used to it quickly, and soon they were working diligently with the human workers. Although the residents were terrified of the misbegottens at first, fortunately, Siduri convinced them to see the convenience brought by the flying ability of the winged hybrids. The two parties quickly continued to build the city defenses harmoniously.

Meanwhile, the kingdom of Inrud's troops marched...

An army of 50,000 men was marching in the direction of Uro City. The army has ordinary soldiers in mass-produced chain mail armor and noble knights in expensive plate armors.

Among them, most of the knights are young noble men who want to fight for meritorious service. The military mages sat in their carriages, discussing their magic experiments. There are even four young and energetic dragon knights hovering with their dragons in the sky. Dragon knights' rank is second only to the commander-in-chief in the army. Their strength is unmatched, and the condition for becoming a dragon knight is naturally to obtain a partner oath with a giant dragon. The Dragon Clan and the royal families of Inrud have maintained a close alliance. After completing rigorous training, the young dragon knight trainees will sign a magic contract called the partner contract with the dragon they are most compatible with. The completion of the contract will bind the souls of both parties together, making them spiritually connected. Being soul bound partners, many dragon knights are even closer to their dragons than their own wives and children.

And the commander-in-chief of this army is the experienced veteran general, Aesop Hulid, nicknamed "The Sword Saint general". Although General Aesop is old and gray-haired, his strong body erect upon his steed still tells everyone that he can fight for another ten years. Also riding beside him on a war horse is his eldest son, Bender. He has the same military temperament as his father, and his young and resolute face has a vitality that his father does not have.

Noticing Aesop's unnatural expression, Bender was worried about his father and asked:

"Father, what's on your mind?"

"Wel sonl... I'm worried that our military strength is not enough."

"Insufficient military strength? We have an army of 50,000, and we also have dragon knights. It should be easy to deal with a small city such as Uro, right?"

"What I am worried about is not Uro City, but the 70,000 imperial troops that are gathering according to intelligence. If they want to attack our country, then Uro City will be the first place they must pass through. And I heard that the commander of the empire's invasion this time is THAT man."

"You mean Maxius?" Of course, Bender knew who Aesop was talking about. Although Maxius was younger than Aesop, his cunningness made him undoubtedly Aesop's sworn rival. The two had their armies clashed many times on the battlefield, but both times ended in a draw.

"Not only that, I heard that he also brought two battalions of Valkyries. If this is true, then we can surely expect a difficult battle."