Chapter 211 Beautiful Tactician (2/2)

”Goode, don't worry. Remember, our most important aim is to develop our territory, not to be calculative with the specific amount of Purple Crystal Coins!” Seeing Goode's tightly knit brows, Yang Ling did not have to think too deeply to understand his intentions. ”You can weigh the smaller matters yourself. If you are unable to come to a decision, you can come look for me in a few days!”

Yang Ling left on his Unicorn after leaving behind a few instructions, heading straight for his villa. As a large number of merchant teams moved into his territory, the development of the territory would gradually unfold. Even though he already had a preliminary plan, there were still many specifics that he had to go through further. He had to tame the Twin-legged Flying Dragons as fast as possible to prevent it from delaying the next phase of the plan.

With only Goode toiling alone, he did indeed have too little tacticians by his side!

Recalling Goode's bloodshot eyes and white hair, Yang Ling knew that he had to recruit more tacticians and managers. Unfortunately, tacticians were not like the Germite Melons that he could see wherever he went. Where was he going to recruit one at such a short moment's notice?

An open recruitment drive in town?

Yang Ling shook his head when he thought about the largely illiterate townspeople who did not know how to write their names, and the hot-tempered soldiers that had come from foreign lands. Recruiting a team of warriors in town was a feasible idea, but it might be harder to recruit experienced tacticians in the town than it would to attack the Flying Dragon Valley alone.

Harribell was not a bad choice. She was intelligent, smart, and experienced, but unfortunately…

After shaking his head, Yang Ling tossed away this impractical thought. As the person in charge of the Boulade Merchant Association, Harribell would never work under him. Though it might be possible for him to ask her for help in finding experienced tacticians in Montson, or get a few able assistants from her.

Yang Ling walked quickly into his villa after recalling the Unicorn, sitting down while being served by Yuna and the little lass Alice.

Ever since he had crossed the line during their journey, he had decided to disclose his relationship with Yuna. The people had mixed reactions to the appearance of another mistress in the castle.

The old butler Murbaqi would frequently nag by his side, hoping that he would hold a lavish wedding. Most of his followers, with Goode as the leader, were visibly elated, all of them agreeing to the old butler's suggestion. Of these followers were the Galapagos Tortoisemen, like Ashnamov and the rest.

The most excited people after receiving the news were the Beastmen in his territory. The Fox Elder, Ox Chief and Medusa Leader hurried over from Black Water City overnight, giving Yuna their greatest of blessings. Yang Ling understood the Beastmen's intentions. As long as Yuna became the mistress of the Magical Beast Territory, the interests of the Beastmen would be even further secured.

But the tribe of elves had many grievances when they received the news. In their hearts, Yang Ling, who was a Tree Shepherd, belonged to the tribe of elves. Other than Sofia, they would not allow any other person to become the mistress of the castle. This was especially so for a few of Sofia's best friends. They would turn and walk away the moment they saw Yang Ling. To this, Yang Ling could only shake his head and smile a little bitterly.

The tribe of elves had many grievances, while Casey and the rest who had followed Yang Ling since the start also had many opinions. In their hearts, the beautiful and kind Sofia had been with Yang Ling first, and was the most suitable mistress. Even though they did not say anything out loud, Yang Ling knew what they thought when he observed them.

Yang Ling understood more than anyone the opinions of the group. For the time being, even he did not know how to explain things to Sofia when she returned from the Divine Temple of the Goddess of Nature. Without a choice, all he could do was push his wedding with Yuna back time and time again.

But in his hustle, he had not noticed the changes in Alice. He did not know how many tears she had shed behind his back, nor the sleepless nights she had.

”Brother Yang, why did you only return after so long?”

Setting down the book she had been holding, Yuna spoke as she removed Yang Ling's coat before serving him a hot cup of jasmine tea. At the same time, Alice served him plates of delicacies in a fluster.

Adventures on the Continent?

Yang Ling flipped open the annals of a roaming poet that Yuna had been reading. Even though Yuna had not had that many life experiences, she was intelligent, and usually understood concepts after listening to an explanation once, sometimes even offering her own opinions. She would be an invaluable help if he got her to settle some matters in the territory.

Furthermore, there were a large number of Beastmen in the territory. He believed that some matters would be solved more easily if he allowed Yuna, who was a Heavenly Fox, to settle them. This would not only greatly ease Goode's workload and stress, it would also further solidify the trust and sense of belonging the Beastmen had to the territory. This was definitely killing two birds with one stone with regards to development!