“Let's take the shortcut back to town. Although his leg bone is broken, with timely treatment, he should be able to recover!”

Robert looked at the dark-haired beastman carried by the white-haired one and said in a low voice. His gaze was fixed on the dark-haired beastman's injured leg, which hung limply, its bloody wound shocking. Robert's brow was knitted in worry and guilt.

The members of the squad fell silent. The anger they had felt earlier dissipated during Robert's confrontation with Seth, and they finally realized that Robert was protecting them.

Robert sighed as his eyes scanned the silent group of beastmen.

“I'm responsible for losing this payment. I thought Seth was in a special position, and that if we just treated him nicely, he would at least be trustworthy...”Robert's voice was low and hoarse. He hung his head slightly, and a hint of helplessness shone in his eyes.

“They're used to being arrogant and domineering!”

“The dwarves just know how to exploit us, there's not a single good one among them!”

...

Hearing Robert's words, the other beastmen also clamored, each expressing their dissatisfaction with the dwarves. Their faces were flushed, their eyes burning with anger, and they cursed the dwarves for their various misdeeds.

Robert raised his hand to silence the others, then immediately produced a rough map and assessed their current position. The dwarf caravan had ore carts, which limited their speed, and they had to stay on the main road. Robert studied the terrain on the map, looking for a path that would allow them to avoid the dwarf caravan.

“Let's take this path. It will get us back to town faster.”

Finally, his finger stopped on a winding path. He put away the map and led the team towards Gluia Town.

Using Lord's Eye, Caelan, who had been observing the whole thing through Gyrus Demon's senses, finally discovered Gluia Town, hundreds of miles away. This medium-sized town was ruled by the dwarves, who were known for their hot tempers and stubbornness.

...

Isabella's territory, the lord's castle.

Under the tall vaulted ceiling, the spacious hall is furnished with an ancient and solemn long table. Isabella is seated behind the long table. She is stunningly beautiful, with skin as smooth and silky as satin, exuding a faint luster. Her eyes are like bright sapphires, and her eyes reveal depth and wisdom. Her long blonde hair is silky and supple, slightly curled, and falls over her shoulders, adding a touch of charm.

At the moment, she is wearing a magnificent robe. The slightly upturned corner of her mouth carries a hint of confidence and composure, and her gaze falls tenderly on the racial hero Shire in front of her.

“Shire, please take the magic apprentices to Farmland 17 and bring rain for the newly planted crops there,” Isabella's voice is clear and pleasant, like the flow of a mountain spring.

Shire, a level-1 Arcane Creator, was dressed in a dark blue magical robe and held a staff inlaid with a mysterious gem. She nodded to indicate that she understood Isabella's order.

“After the rain, please rest for an hour, and then go to Forest No. 4 and kill the beast that has been disturbing the miners,” Isabella continued with a smile.

“And...”

“Stop, stop, stop!” Shire interrupted Isabella's ‘chant ’ with a raised hand. A look of helplessness and headache appeared on her face.

“My dear lord, I am human, not tireless machinery.”

“Isn't it a bit much for you to give orders like that?”

“And how do you know that I can fully restore my MP after an hour after casting a spell?”

Shire slightly raised her chin, her mouth chattering as she recovered, her tone tinged with dissatisfaction, while her gaze was full of doubt.

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Facing Shire's questions, Isabella nonchalantly answered while exchanging resource points for supplies. Her fingers lightly slid through the air, a mysterious light flickering as supplies continuously appeared before her.

“It's simple. After learning about your spirit attribute and passive skill [Mana Furnace], the rate at which your MP is restored can basically be calculated.“Isabella's tone was calm and confident.

“I'm sorry to keep you so busy, but there's nothing I can do about it,”Isabella's eyes revealed a hint of apology. “After all, I'm in the early stages of territory construction, and as the first racial hero I've recruited, you naturally need to be a bit more busy.”

Isabella paused for a moment, then said solemnly, “But I promise you, once we get past the initial period, I will do my best to satisfy all your requests, including building your very own wizard tower as soon as possible!”

“Oh~”Shire's eyes immediately lit up when she heard Isabella say this, her eyes full of anticipation and excitement.

Shire looked like an elegant lady, and even in her mage's robe, she couldn't hide her perfect figure. She slowly walked up to Isabella's side, every step carrying an elegant rhythm. She gently placed a hand on the lord's shoulder and said in a measured tone:

“Are you sure you can satisfy all my needs? If that's true, then I don't mind being a little busy. Oh, but not here, my dear lord...”

Shire's eyes shone with a fiery light, a look of near obsession.

Isabella slowly turned her head, and the smile on her face quickly faded like a tide, replaced by a serious and slightly cold expression. Her eyes became sharp as if they could pierce through everything. She raised her chin slightly and said in an unquestioned tone.

“Listen, Shire. I promised to satisfy reasonable requests, not your sick and stupid dirty thoughts. Don't mistake my tolerance for indulgence.”

Isabella's voice was cold and decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.

“Er...”

Shire was suddenly at a loss for words when Isabella put it that way. She showed a hint of embarrassment on her face, opened her mouth,, and tried to say something, but in the end, she didn't.

“Shire, please go and stop the rain,”

Isabella snapped her fingers. A mysterious light flashed, and a powerful force instantly pushed Shire, who was still trying to hang around with her, out of the room.

“Sigh...”

After finally finishing all the tasks at hand, Isabella looked up and looked out the window. Her eyes were tired, but more determined and confident. Outside the window, the sun shone on the ground, covering the entire territory in a golden glow.

At this moment, her territory is expanding at a frantic pace. Buildings are rising, farmland is flourishing, and mines are busy. In just ten days, she has upgraded her territory to level 4.

She has begun to utilize the vast farmland and mines, and the hunter's lodge and artisan's workshop have also become established in her territory. She has also recruited the race heroes, so she can be said to have sufficient self-defense capabilities.

With such a terrifying and efficient construction speed, she is definitely leading the pack of new lords. However, Isabella's expression is very calm, and her gaze looks through the void towards the Eternal Continent. She was able to build a teleportation portal some time ago. But just to be on the safe side, she spent a few more days further strengthening the power of her territory. And Isabella is absolutely confident that even if she delays for a few days, she will definitely be among the first group of lords to enter the Eternal Continent.

“I wonder how Caelan is doing now, and what his territory has become like?”

Isabella's gaze was tinged with worry.