Belder entered the hall, bowed, and reported, "My lord, the Gnoll main force encountered the Kingdom Army's encirclement at the border and has already been wiped out. However, according to the intelligence I gathered, the coalition of nobles from Sailop Province seems very disappointed."
"Of course they would be disappointed." Velin smiled after hearing this.
Belder was somewhat confused. His lord seemed to have known all along. Truly worthy of being a man favored by the goddess.
"Belder, notify the others. In three days, we will hold a territorial meeting. It is time for us to expand westward." Velin rose to his feet and instructed Belder. "Also, select twenty young women. I have a use for them."
"Yes, my lord."
Velin nodded. After Belder left, he returned to his room to rest.
Early the next morning, Velin had Belder prepare some necessary supplies. At the same time, he ordered Raimondo to take out half of the goods seized from the Gnolls, load them onto Carriages, and send them thirty kilometers west.
"My lord, I truly do not understand." Raimondo came before Velin and voiced his thoughts, seeking an answer.
"These things may be valuable, but they were obtained by chance. They originally belonged to Lady Anastasia's spoils of war. We are already fortunate to have received half of them." Feeling the cold aura behind him, Velin explained it to Raimondo.
Shia, standing not far from the convoy, listened to the young nobleman's words. A strange look flashed through her eyes, but she said nothing.
"Good morning, my lady."
Velin turned around at the right moment, spotted Shia, and bowed.
"Greetings, Velin. Since everything is ready, let us depart."
"Yes."
At Velin's command, a company of soldiers escorted twelve Carriages loaded with various supplies, along with twenty carefully selected and attractive