Abyss Prison (2)

Ang pointed at the densely packed red crosses on the map and spoke in a calm yet meaningful tone. "These marked places are the territories left behind by those nobles who fled during the Demon invasion."

"What's wrong with their territories?" Dana asked in confusion.

"There's nothing wrong with the territories. The problem is the people." Ang's gaze swept over everyone, his voice low and firm.

"When they were needed most, those nobles chose to run. They abandoned their land, and they abandoned their people."

The air fell silent for several seconds.

Quintina suddenly covered her mouth and laughed. Half-jokingly, she said, "You're not planning to... claim all those nobles' territories for yourself, are you?"

Ang raised an eyebrow at her, looking as though he were saying, You're so clever, and did not deny it.

"But they'll definitely come back later, won't they?" Dana asked hesitantly.

"Of course they will." Ang nodded. "Once we subdue the Demons, they'll come running back, crying that 'this is my land.' But by then, I'll have my own argument."

"But how will you make those lands yours?" Dana was completely baffled.

At that moment, Gweny's eyes narrowed as if she had thought of something. She cautiously asked, "My lord... do you intend to move the Gate of Foul Spirits over there?"

Everyone around them was instantly stunned. They could hardly believe their ears and all turned to look at Ang.

Ang nodded lightly. "Yes, that's my initial idea. If I can truly control the Gate of Foul Spirits, I can let the Demons 'visit' the lands of those deserter nobles."

"Then those lands will become Unclaimed Land. Once we reclaim them, they'll belong to us."

"And then you'll distribute those lands to us?" Quintina raised an eyebrow.

"That's right." Ang smiled. "I never intended