As he stepped into the Azure Purple Horse Ranch, Velin found lush grassland gleaming in the sunlight. A stream flowed nearby, with occasional low trees scattered about, while herds of Azure Purple Horses galloped freely past from time to time.
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"If this weren't a ranch, I'd have thought we'd arrived at a resort." Velin spread his arms, enjoying the breeze and feeling utterly refreshed.
"If you require it, my lord, I can have a small manor built here so that you may visit for leisure in your spare time," Orlando said to Velin after giving it careful thought.
"Then it's settled." Velin replied with a smile, then added, "Do it without hindering Orlando Town's development. Development remains the priority for now."
"Understood, my lord."
Orlando committed the matter to memory, intending to give his lord a surprise on his next visit.
At that moment, a herdsman rode an Azure Purple Horse up to Velin. He dismounted, dropped to one knee, and respectfully said, "Lord, I am Har, the manager of the Azure Purple Horse Ranch."
"Rise. Take me to see where you live."
"Yes, my lord. Please follow me."
Har rose, brushed the dirt from his clothes, mounted his Azure Purple Horse, and led the way.
After traveling one kilometer, the group arrived at a settlement. Rows of stables stood neatly arranged, and many Azure Purple Horses inside were tending to their young.
Velin dismounted and handed his Red Phosphorus Horse to Kyle before approaching the stables for an inspection. They were kept very clean.
"The environment is excellent, and the sanitation is well maintained. You have all been very responsible."
"My lord, it is simply our duty," Har, the Azure Purple Horse Ranch's manager, replied respectfully.
Velin stepped forward and stroked a