After having Kyle take Ignis away to rest, Velin went to the desk and began reviewing the two hundred documents to understand the development of Qixing Territory over the past decade.
According to Belder's latest report on the territory's area, Qixing Territory had gained four new counties over the past ten years: Eagle Perch County, Silver Mist County, Frost Song County, and Iron Oak County.
Qixing Territory—Sixty Years
Beyond its existing lands, it also possessed a Pioneer Reserve Area surrounding the outskirts of Qixing Territory.
According to Belder's report, this seventy-thousand-square-kilometer tract contained only sixty garrisons, maintaining the territory's claim over the region and preventing other Pioneer Lords from occupying it.
When he turned to the final page, he found a Parchment Map folded inside.
He removed it and spread it across the desk, feeling deeply moved as he studied the administrative divisions marked on it.
In less than sixty years since its founding, Qixing Territory had already grown to encompass fifteen counties.
As for its population, it was not recorded there. Presumably, his governors intended to give him a surprise when he convened the territorial council.
"Jiangtaen County... The trial I set years ago seems to have been delayed for fifteen years because of the war."
Thinking of this, a rare trace of embarrassment appeared on Velin's face.
"Looks like I need to compensate Zelia and Zephirin."
"Oh, and Master O'mons. I wonder whether he has left Star Prayer Mage Academy. After all, the original ten-year term has already ended."
"I also need to tally the gains from this expeditionary campaign, though I don't need to handle that myself. I can leave it directly to Kyle."
"The matter of the Demiplane needs to be dealt with as soon as possible."
"As for Uncle's gift, it might be better to