365 Battle Preparations (1/2)

”Yes, Young Master Leonhardt.”

The female servant curtsied to Leon respectfully. Before she left, she flashed Darlene an envious glance.

Since Young Master Leonhardt was quite courteous to her, she could imagine that someone he fancied would not be mistreated. Why was the one who carried the young master to his arranged guestroom, not her?

Being the object of envy, the female servant's gaze did not go unnoticed by Darlene.

As fellow sufferers of the same fate, Darlene shared a relatively good relationship with all the female servants. If opportunity permits it, she hoped her fellow sisters can all find their happiness in life.

”Young—Hubby.”

Darlene opened her mouth to speak, but she immediately froze. She had committed the same mistake! Seeing the subtle change in her man's expression, she knew the situation was not good.

She turned around and ran, but how was it possible for her to escape from Leon's clutches?

Pah!

Leon evilly smiled and reached out his hand to smack Darlene's round bottom once more.

”Ahh!”

Darlene cried.

”What did you just call me again?”

”Hubby, I was wrong!”

Leon nodded with a satisfied look and rubbed her round bottom to soothe the pain.

”That's better. What did you want to say?” He asked.

Darlene had no choice but to enjoy Leon's intimate 'treatment' with an embarrassed blush. She heaved a sigh of relief after seeing no one else around.

”This might be too much to ask, but can you also accept all my sisters?” Darlene asked.

”Huh?”

Leon nearly keeled over in shock.

There was no way he can accept all of them into his harem. If he did so irresponsibly without considerations for his other partners' feelings, he would not know when the house catches fire.

”Ahem, no. That is not possible.” Leon refused.

Darlene looked disappointed.

However, Leon was not finished and added, ”But if they are not against it, I will see if Chief Valencia is willing to let them follow me. Believe me, once they can cultivate, they will no longer need to be servants.”

”Mn, I believe you. My sisters will definitely wish to follow you once I talk to them.”

Leon nodded and said, ”Alright, let us go and find the chief now.”

But after taking several steps, Leon frowned and turned back to look at Darlene, who followed behind him faithfully.

”What are you doing?”

”Me? I am… following behind my Hubby?” Darlene answered unconfidently with confusion, not understanding what the problem was. Was there a problem with what she was doing?

Leon shook his head, helplessly.

It seems he would need to help her break her old habits. She was not just a servant anymore, but his woman.

”Remember this. You are my woman now, and not just a servant. You do not need to walk behind me, understand?” Leon lectured.

He might have picked up this little wife by accident due to alcohol, but he will treat all his women fairly.

As they headed outside the palace, Leon had a sudden thought.

The kingdom was entirely lacking in manpower and population. If better wine could be introduced and widely distributed to food businesses, the kingdom's birthrates will most likely increase.

Hmm…

No, this thinking was too simple.

The reason the kingdom had low birthrates to begin was due to the poor living conditions of its people. They would not consider having a child when they are already struggling to feed themselves.

It seems he needs to push forward the Elven Tribe migration plan when he gets back.

Once the elves are integrated into the kingdom, the problem of food will not exist with their advanced crop cultivation techniques and abilities.

Outside the palace, Chief Valencia was found at the edge of the rocky plateau with her hand linked behind her back while she gazed into the distant horizon.

When Leon and Darlene approached, Chief Valencia immediately noticed them.

”You're here. I trust you had a pleasant experience last night.” Chief Valencia said and flashed Darlene a meaningful smile.

Darlene reacted shyly with a blush.