The Dragon Girl would never like the Lord.

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"Lord Lord!"

Upon seeing the man, the people respectfully knelt down.

They used to kneel on the ground because of the oppression from those in power.

But now, many of them genuinely admire and are grateful to the man before them.

Because he brought hope to everyone, made hardworking people more prosperous, and opened up a path to upward mobility.

As long as they work hard, their descendants will have the opportunity to become noble knights in the future.

"Get up, everyone. Hurry up and go fishing. If you have a good catch today, each of you will get two ounces of fish tonight."

Ron was not a stingy person, nor was he too harsh on the people under his rule.

The swamp is rich in water resources, and he plans to distribute fish every few days so that everyone can occasionally enjoy some meat and improve their sense of well-being.

Distributing meat to one's people is something never heard of in other territories.

In the eyes of all the nobles, serfs were only concerned with not starving to death; eating meat was out of the question, and livestock were only suitable for eating feed.

The people were thrilled to hear the news. After thanking Ron profusely, they rolled up their trousers and sleeves and began fishing.

Besides fish, shrimp, and crabs, they also hunt turtles, eels, and other wild game that hide in the mud and grass.

"Master, you've treated them fairly well."

Fiona felt that although her master sometimes went too far, he was actually quite nice to people.

At least they didn't treat their people like livestock.

"of course."

Ron smiled and then gave the instructions:

"I plan to build the people's houses in the north of the territory, closer to the wheat fields, so that it will be more convenient for them to go to the fields to work."

At this point, he took out a blueprint:

"This is the housing plan for the people. Divide the houses into teams and make sure they are neat and tidy, with an acre of open space in front and behind each team. Whether they grow vegetables or do something else is up to them."

Ron believed that the people were working for the territory by planting wheat, raising livestock, and growing vegetables.

Only the small plot of land in front of their homes truly belongs to them, which enhances their sense of happiness and belonging.

They don't feel like they're just long-term laborers within the territory, not entirely working for the lord.

Because here, they have their own little home.

Having a home gives one a sense of belonging, and only then can one be considered a true subject, not livestock.

"That way it'll be just like a village."

When Fiona saw the blueprints, a smile appeared on her lips. She thought that the people in her territory would be so excited that they wouldn't be able to sleep if they knew this news.

"However, even though the land has been allocated, they can only live in tents for the time being. After the wheat is planted, we will find a piece of land to build a mud kiln factory so that they can fire mud bricks and tiles themselves."

In this era, most houses in rural towns were built with mud bricks and tiles; only in big cities could you see houses built with piled stones.

"Once we've produced enough mud bricks and tiles, the Misty Forest issue should be mostly resolved, and then we can start transporting timber back to build houses."

Mud and tiles alone are not enough; wood is an essential material for roof beams, doorposts, and furniture.

The area outside the Misty Forest is extremely dangerous and the roads are impassable, so logging has to be postponed.

"My lord, rest assured, I will handle this matter well."

Fiona nodded seriously and began to think about how to arrange this matter.

"Ah."

Ron trusted his maid quite well, since she was still very meticulous in her work as long as he didn't have to do anything himself.

By leaving this place to her, I can go to Cretton Valley with peace of mind to check on Wilson Gray's situation.

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle.

We need to scout out the enemy's situation to avoid any unforeseen problems.

On the way back to camp, I ran into Fria, who was training in the morning light.

Her movements were graceful, like those of a dancer, a feast for the eyes.

"Does it look good?"

Seeing the other person walk up to her and stare at her intently, Fria frowned and spoke in a cold voice.

However, their attitude was much better than it was in the morning.

At least the smell of gunpowder wasn't as strong.

"It's alright. Do you mind if I do it?"

Ron licked his lips, revealing a lewd expression.

He deliberately provoked the other party so that he could retaliate fiercely that night.

"If you don't mind having your hand broken, then I don't mind either."

Fria frowned even more. She had originally wanted to maintain her good temper, but she realized that given the man's shamelessness, she probably wouldn't be able to remain calm.

Shameless men deserve to be trampled underfoot.

I must let him know tonight the consequences of always teasing me...

"Come along with me, we'll go scout out the enemy's situation in a bit."

Ron's reason for bringing Fria along was simple: she was an insurance policy. If anything unexpected happened, he could just throw her out and have her hacked to pieces so she could awaken a stronger true dragon bloodline.

Upon awakening her second-stage bloodline, Fria will have crimson wings on her back, greatly enhancing her strength.

Dealing with dozens of unranked Holy Knights is still a piece of cake.

"You're taking me with you on something this dangerous?"

Philia felt that this man didn't care about her feelings at all and always took her to dangerous places.

"If it weren't dangerous, I wouldn't have taken you with me."

Ron was telling the truth: unless there was danger, he wouldn't use his trump card, Phyllis.

Phyllis: "???"

Chapter 111 Encounter with Wilson's Knights! All Slain! A Cute Scene with Fria!

A horse-drawn carriage came from the swamp, its rolling wheels crushing the weeds as it sped along until it reached the logging site.

These farmers set off at dawn and have now filled more than thirty horse-drawn carts, ready to be sent back to their territory.

Upon seeing Ron alight from the carriage, the lumberjacks bowed respectfully one by one.

Ron simply inspected the area once to make sure there were no problems, then led the knights toward Cryton Valley.

The lumberjacks arrived early today, and they can easily make four round trips before dark.

This way, not only can we maintain our daily needs, but we can also save a lot of wood for future use.

"Xue Mier, keep a close eye on the scents coming from the valley ahead. If you detect anything amiss, report it immediately."

Although we brought over twenty Holy Knights and top-tier combat power like Phyllia with us this time, it's still wise to be cautious.

War is no child's play; a slight misstep can lead to utter destruction.

"Understood, Lord."

Seeing the man looking at her with a serious expression, Shemier nodded, lifted the curtain, closed her eyes, and began to carefully distinguish the scents in the air.

"Fria, start sensing your surroundings. Report to me immediately if you find anything suspicious."

Ron knew the Red Dragon Girl's abilities; she could sense subtle movements within a two-kilometer radius. With her around, they could find the enemy before they even noticed them.

"Ah."

Fria knew that scouting enemy positions was a serious matter, so she didn't argue, nodded, and began to sense the movements around her.

Although they were still 20 kilometers away from Clifton Valley, Ron was taking precautions just to be safe.

If Wilson Gray were to also lead his knights to scout the enemy's situation and they were to run into each other, a major battle would be inevitable.

Caution is the best policy, and prudence is the key to becoming a great ruler.

As the convoy continued deeper into the interior, Shemir seemed to sense something and spoke with a wary expression:

"My lord, I have detected a strong smell of human activity about 15 kilometers ahead, on the left side of Cryton Valley. That should be the location of the enemy camp."

"Okay, continue the investigation."

Upon hearing this news, Ron nodded in satisfaction. He had to admit that having Ice Wolf Girl around was a great advantage, as she could anticipate the enemy's moves and find out their intentions in advance.

"My lord, there is something else I need to report. The smells in Cryton Valley are so mixed that I'm not sure about another smell I'm getting, but I'm certain that there's the smell of fresh horse manure about 5 kilometers ahead."

There are several hundred people in the Clifton Valley, and with the wind blowing in this direction, it's easy for the smells along the way to mix together.

However, the sensitive and experienced Shemier still detected a different scent.

"So, the enemy might have also sent out scout knights?"