Audrey's gaze was fixed on the vast expanse of sea that stretched beyond sight.

She spoke calmly, "Perhaps?"

Audrey shifted the subject and continued, "Upon arriving at Kakasong City, I need to handle some matters."

"Have Grayson transport all these slaves to the Lynn Territory that you have approved."

Grayson nodded slightly, not pressing further.

Audrey followed him from the Portlands Empire to the Karedi Empire.

It was not merely to see the glass workshop in the Lynn Territory.

As one of the masterminds behind the Portlands Empire's struggle for imperial authority, she naturally had her own goals and tasks to fulfill.

However.

This had nothing to do with him, a slave trader.

With their different statuses and realms, there would be no conflicts of power or interest between them!

Grayson acknowledged, "I understand."

"You should return to the captain's cabin early; with the temperature dropping, it's easy to catch a cold."

Audrey said nothing, remaining on the forecastle deck, her eyes distant, gazing far into the horizon.

Seeing this, Grayson did not say anything further.

He turned and headed towards the cabin.

What Grayson didn't know was…

At this moment, beneath the two longships,

a shadow nearly dozens of times the size of the longship swiftly swam by.

...

As night fell,

Lynn, having sent the townsmen back to the small town, walked among their ranks.

The sound of cheerful conversations occasionally reached Lynn's ears.

Although the labor of clearing the land was as arduous as mining,

from their expressions and words, it was clear they were enjoying it!

Because they knew that cultivating wasteland, planting crops, and obtaining food was closely related to their future lives.

When the townsmen returned to the small town, Lynn, accompanied by Red, headed towards the distant castle.

Upon returning to the castle's reception hall,

Kuisi was already preparing various dishes on the table with the maids.

Seeing Lynn and Red, Kuisi reminded, "Master, dinner is ready. You may dine now."

Lynn responded, "Alright."

He walked to the main seat at the table, ready to pull it out to sit.

A tall, slender maid with a well-defined face had already pulled out the main seat for him to sit.

Lynn glanced at the maid without a word.

Sitting at the head of the table, Lynn invited Kuisi and Red to join the meal.

Not far from the table, four maids waited, ready for Lynn's orders at any moment.

After half an hour, the three finished their meal.

After the maids cleaned up the table and left, Lynn spoke to Kuisi.

"These maids, did you select them?"

Kuisi was a bit puzzled, not understanding why Master Lynn was asking.

However, she answered honestly, "Yes, Master."

"I specifically chose young girls from the female townsfolk…"

"I just thought young girls would be more pleasing to the eye with added charm."

Seeming to have thought of something, Kuisi glanced around.

Ensuring no outsiders were present except for Red, Kuisi cautiously asked, "Master, do you prefer those with large… full figures?"

"If you do, I can switch them out tomorrow…"

Looking at Kuisi's guilty expression, Lynn merely gave her an exasperated look.

"No need for the trouble, let them be."

Kuisi nodded with some confusion, remaining silent.

After a brief rest.

Footsteps ascending the stairs could be heard by Lynn and Red.

Lynn looked over.

Seeing Rose in standard plate armor and Wesley in a half armor with a helmet, approaching.

The two stopped a few meters from Lynn and stood firm.

Bending at the waist, they respectfully addressed Lynn, "Master."

Lynn acknowledged, "Sit."

Rose and Wesley exchanged a quick glance, "Thank you, Master."

Without further ado, they sat on the right side of the table, awaiting Lynn's words.

Lynn directly asked, "What is the current number of soldiers?"

Rose first replied, "Master, if including Captain Red's guards, the total is one thousand ninety."

"Two hundred guards, two hundred archers, six hundred and ninety soldiers…"

Wesley nodded in agreement, remaining silent.

Such inquiries required only one person's response.

Lynn nodded, "Apart from the deputy Earl I appointed for you, have you appointed any other assistants?"

Rose slightly shook his head, "Master, I haven't appointed any other assistants."

Lynn looked at Wesley, who quickly explained, "Master, I haven't either."

Lynn nodded, "Without assistants, how do you convey orders and instructions to so many soldiers?"

Rose, slightly embarrassed, looked at Lynn, explaining, "Master, we have to communicate them one by one…"

Wesley hesitated for a few seconds, "Master, appointment and dismissal are powers reserved for you!"

Lynn acknowledged, and choosing not to inquire further, stated, "I plan to draft a military merit promotion system."

"Starting from enlistment as a soldier, all soldiers will have the chance to gain military merit through battle, thus earning promotions."

"Simply put, as long as soldiers can obtain military merit, everyone will have the opportunity to become a commander!"

Listening to Lynn's words, Rose and Wesley's eyes instantly brightened.

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