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Chapter 117 - 117 97 Brothers Reunite_3

117: Chapter 97, Brothers Reunite_3 117: Chapter 97, Brothers Reunite_3 Local nobles can leverage their connections, seeking help from relatives and friends, but these newcomers are at a loss.

Even money is of no use, as they would rather exchange for favor than earn a few extra gold coins.

“What about the greedy vampire next door who is involved in everyone’s business?”

Baron Katelai asked indignantly.

Earlier, when he traded people for grain with Hudson, he was terribly duped.

Because he couldn’t provide enough manpower, Baron Katelai was heavily fined by Earl Piers.

The fines he incurred far surpassed the value of the grain he received.

Especially when he found out that the Governor’s Mansion was selling grain at low prices, he was more than exasperated.

Regrets were useless, business is business.

No one anticipated that because of the upheaval on the continent, Earl Piers would suppress the conflicts in the two counties with such a show of force.

Under normal circumstances, as the master of the Southeastern Province, Earl Piers needed only to stir the pot behind the scenes while watching the drama unfold – watching them fight each other would have been enough.

If he wanted to intervene, he would only do so after the parties had determined the victor.

By picking on the victorious big shots, he could put on a good show in front of all the losers.

Misjudgment caused by information disparity led Baron Katelai to make a loss in business.

He was willing to admit his losses; Katelai was no sore loser.

However, asking him to treat those who plotted against him with calm normality was too much.

Pretending in front of outsiders was enough; continuing to play dumb in front of his own people was just exhausting.

“I went to ask myself.

Baron Hudson is busy organising manpower for land reclamation and he doesn’t have any surplus beasts to rent out.”

Knight Holman’s words made Katelai increasingly envious and jealous.

His own autumn cultivation was having difficulty progressing smoothly, yet the others somehow managed to organise manpower for land reclamation.

However, it was a fact that the Mountain Domain had less farming areas.

Mere tens of thousands of acres of plains could not sustain tens of thousands of people.

If he didn’t want to purchase food from outside in large quantities, he could only ask the “mountains” for land.

The endless Salam Mountain Range was the land reserve of the Mountain Domain.

Of course, nobles with conditions to ask the “mountains” for land were not only restricted to Hudson; the three nearby knights could as well.

Unfortunately, these three unlucky kids had not completed their original accumulation of capital.

They were so busy managing their ancestral properties that they had no capacity to organise manpower for land reclamation.

“They really lucked out!

The vast Salam Mountain Range has become their backyard, without a single competitor.”

Baron Katelai grumbled.

Domain selection was their first move.

Had they known that the Salam Mountain Range was a treasure, they would have fought for it regardless!

Why did they choose Maple Town instead?

It was the “mountain range” that misled him.

Although they knew that the Salam Mountain Range had mines, they chose the rich Maple Domain out of fear of being blockaded by competitors due to the inability to self-sustain in terms of food.

Of course, if they really chose the Salam Mining Area, it was estimated that all he would have left would be the mines.

Although they were the first to choose the land, the power to demarcate the boundaries rested in the hands of the Governor’s Mansion.

Hudson was able to take advantage because the Koslow Clan had many relatives and friends, vast connections, and excellent public relations in the early stages.

As for Katelai, even if he wanted to give gifts, no one dared to accept them.

Not being deliberately targeted was already considered favouritism, let alone helping him secure benefits.

“Katelai, you don’t need to envy them.

Count the days, the family should have received the news here.

In other aspects, it’s hard to provide you with substantial assistance.

However, ordinary Orc Slaves are not lacking in the family.

Just give a heads up to the Slave Hunters below, and let them bring them along next time they set out.

But can you really domesticate these orcs into qualified farmers?

If the domestication is unsuccessful, all your efforts would be wasted!”

Knight Holman shifted the topic.

He didn’t want to see his nephew making strong enemies out of jealousy, for that would only ruin him.

“Rest assured, Uncle Holman.

Not all Orc Species are obstinate, and there are many timid species too.

When I was in the Northland, I tried domesticating them.

Although most of them failed, there were successful times too.

If it weren’t for our close proximity to the Orc Empire and everyone’s fear of provoking the Orc Empire, the Orc Slaves of the Northland would have been everywhere by now.

Don’t forget that agriculture exists in the Orc Empire.

Although the crops they cultivate differ, it proves that they have the potential to become farmers.

Even if they can’t farm, they can be sent out to fight, ensuring there won’t be a total loss.

I have a feeling that this conflict between the kingdom and the clergy won’t escalate, and after a year or half a year when the heat has passed, both sides will cease fire.”

Baron Katelai said confidently.

Many people turn pale at the mention of orcs, thinking they are all very strong.

Only those who grew up in the Northland understand that the orcs are actually a group with severe differentiation in both the upper and lower limits.

Powerful orc species have members who each exhibit extraordinary combat effectiveness.

For instance: the Bimon Tribe.

Any adult Bimon pulled out at random is a strongman of the continent.

Weak species, like Ratmen, Piggs, Goblins, Rabbit People…

are all timid and their combat capabilities are even worse than that of ordinary people.

The strength of the Orc Empire mainly stems from the strength of the Five Royal Clans.

Among the numerous species below, the internal power differentiation is extremely severe.

If all orcs were as strong as the legends suggest, the Alpha Kingdom would have fallen long ago, and it would be impossible for it to have held out until now.

“Hmm, as long as you have a plan.

But don’t waste time on the overly lazy species.

Even if they can be tamed, they are just wasting food.”

Knight Holman reminded.

“Rest assured, Uncle Holman.

I will pay attention to this aspect.

I dare not take those wastes that only know how to eat dirt.”

As Baron Katelai spoke, he looked somewhat apprehensive, as if some disgusting memory had been awakened.

The world is vast, and there is no lack of oddities.

In the Orc Empire where species are diverse, every species has evolved their own survival methods after countless years of natural selection.

The variety is so diverse that as long as you can’t imagine it, they can’t do it.

Those who live by farming and hunting are normal beings.

Those who live on tree leaves and weeds just prove that they have retained their primitive living habits.

However, there are always some unconventional species that have evolved all kinds of strange talents.

For instance: they can eat dirt to survive.