Commander Berkeley's Plans

In fact, Roy did not expect that the Padesto military would interfere in the management of the Pagisto Plateau mine at this time.

The Mine Guard Regiment had just experienced the Battle of Sun Island Bay, Padesto Silver Pegasus Military Department not only did not provide any assistance, but also reduced the military supplies supplied to the Pagisto Plateau by 30% each quarter.

The office door slammed shut, completely cutting off Chief Kemp Fred's view.

Chief Kemp Fred of Chief Kemp Fred stared at the wooden door covered with ivy patterns, his face grim. He suddenly slammed his Quill Pen into the Ink Bottle, splashing ink onto his hand.

He took out a Silk Handkerchief to wipe the ink off his hands, trying to steady his breathing.

Unexpectedly, this young Half-Elf dared to openly oppose him. He was the Chief of Logistics Department of the Silver Pegasus Legion, in charge of the legion's resource allocation.

He angrily tore the parchment in half and shouted into the megaphone, "Summon Commander Brad..."

Roy walked out of the Silver Pegasus Military Department and stood on the steps. The warm sunlight shone on his face, which made him feel a little better.

As he walked down the steps, he thought to himself: Since Chief Kemp Fred wants to get involved in the mines of the Pagisto Plateau, then so be it! It just so happens that there are several abandoned mines in the Kaltim Mountain Range that are not yet managed, and the Silver Pegasus Cavalry Squad and the Assassin Squad are currently clearing out small groups of headhunters hiding in the mountains.

Since Chief Kemp Fred has the idea of taking over the mines, he certainly can't just give up the mines that are already in operation. So let's give up the mines on the west side of the Kaltim Mountain Range and let Chief Kemp Fred deal with the Highland Slavers in the Kaltim Mountain Range.

This time, Roy was essentially making his stance clear to Chief Kemp Fred.

Although he couldn't stop the military from sending Mine Owners to the Pagisto Plateau, Roy still had the final say on which mine to relinquish.

Roy boarded a carriage, opened the window, and let out a soft breath.

Roy pushed open the door to a Tea Restaurant and walked up the long staircase.

That's one of the downsides about the architecture in Padesto City – most buildings are in the treetops, so you have to climb a lot of stairs to get into a building.

As you emerge from an archway, the light brightens.

Soothing music drifted from the treetops, and Roy walked to a platform.

This Tea Restaurant is built on the treetop.

It is made up of several treehouses connected together.

Some treehouses are even semi-open, with seating on terraces, each with dense foliage to block the view and provide a degree of privacy.

Sitting on the platform, you can enjoy the unique scenery of Padesto City.

Padesto City is a city built from countless treehouses; its beauty can only be seen from the treetops.

A waiter led Roy to the Commander Berkeley, who was sitting in a corner. Roy casually sat down opposite the Commander Berkeley. The Commander Berkeley ordered a Lemon Tea from the waiter. After the waiter left, the Commander Berkeley asked Roy:

"You went to see Chief Kemp Fred?"

"Hmm," Roy said dejectedly.

The Commander Berkeley chuckled and said:

"You don't seem to be in a very good mood."

Roy complained, "He wants management rights to several mines. I don't quite understand. The mines on the Pagesto Plateau were originally unwanted. The Infantry Regiment fought on the Pagisto Plateau didn't want to stay and manage them. Why are they suddenly interested?"

Commander Berkeley smiled, patted Roy on the shoulder, and explained:

"If they had taken over the mine back then, they would not only have had to fend off the headhunters on the plateau, but also be responsible for rescuing the Elf Slaves in the mine, and then manage the mine. There would have been countless troubles. At that time, the Pattington Plane had not been unsealed, and those Metal Ingots were not very valuable. How could they possibly stay and manage the mine?"

"But things are different now. The situation on the Pagisto Plateau has stabilized, the elven miners have been properly resettled, and the air route between the Plateau City and Padesto City has been opened. Running a mine is much more comfortable than being stationed on the Empress Ivini Islands."

"Furthermore, the Pattington Plane has been unsealed, Elf Merchants have flocked to the Pattington Plane to do business. Now, all we need to do is transport the Metal Ingots to the Padesto City, and we won't have to worry about selling them."

"With such potential profits at stake, it's natural that some elves will be tempted..."

Roy remained silent.

Commander Berkeley patted Roy on the shoulder again, comforting him:

"I know you're unwilling to give up the mines on the plateau, but Kamp. Fred is the Chief of Logistics Department of the Silver Pegasus Legion. You can't disobey the military's orders. In this sensitive period, you can't leave any bad impression on the military leadership."

"... Because your position is inherently quite sensitive."

"You now command a Half-Elf legion, and the legion has now grown to ten thousand Half-Elf Warrior. In the Pattington Plane, it has become a force to be reckoned with."

"Moreover, your reputation in Padesto City has been very high recently, which will inevitably attract the attention of the Legion's higher-ups."

"As far as I know, the military's decision to intervene in the management of the Pagisto Plateau mines is just the first step. Since you are already the governor of the Pagisto Plateau, it is not appropriate for you to concurrently serve as the governor of Rampart Town. My suggestion to you is that rather than having the military issue an order to remove you from your post, you should voluntarily relinquish your position as governor of Rampart Town."

Roy was slightly taken aback.

Although he was the governor of Rampart Town, he rarely participated in the Rampart Town's administration; he was merely a figurehead.

Roy said somberly, "As governor, I really haven't done anything for Rampart Town..."

The Commander Berkeley nodded; he was well aware of the matter.

"You were appointed governor of Rampart Town as a buffer, and now that Rampart Town is slowly stabilizing, you can step back," Commander Berkeley continued. "I think you can make some concessions in this matter. You're currently attracting a lot of attention from the military, which isn't a good thing. Also, the three investigators from the Buenos Silvermoon Elven Council of Elders are at the Silver Pegasus Legion headquarters, and their investigation into you isn't over yet!"

"Okay..." Roy replied.

Commander Berkeley leaned close to Roy and whispered:

"For the next period of time, I will serve as the governor of Padesto City. You know how lively this city is right now. Padesto City will expand rapidly in the next period of time. There are already preliminary urban plans on the hillside across the way, and even Elf Merchants have started building treehouses. The city's edge will slowly extend in that direction."

"If Padesto City can develop, I will likely be the biggest beneficiary."

The Commander Berkeley smiled:

"He may also be a candidate for the Chief of Logistics Department of the Silver Pegasus Legion."

Roy suddenly realized that Commander Berkeley was the real way to advance steadily and discreetly...

"Ah..."

Roy never expected to hear such news from the Commander Berkeley himself.

Roy discovered that sitting in the position of governor of Padesto City would indeed allow him to accumulate merit in the coming period.

With the Pattington Plane now open, it would be difficult for Padesto City not to develop...

Of course, as the elven population of Padesto City continues to grow, the city's security problems will become increasingly troublesome.

Fortunately... Commander Berkeley controls the Padesto City Security Guard Regiment.

If the city is managed well, the credit will surely go to the Commander Berkeley.

Commander Berkeley put his arm around Roy's shoulder and lowered his voice, saying:

"So Roy, you just need to be patient on the Pagisto Plateau for a while, until Kamp. Fred's term ends, and I will help you fulfill your dream."

Roy was a little numb and asked in confusion, "My dream...?"

He actually had a dream, but what could Commander Berkeley do? "The Pattington Plane is so big, don't you want to go and see the area west of the Pagisto Plateau and Sun Island Bay?" Commander Berkeley said cheerfully.

"Ah! Actually, I didn't have that thought," Roy replied honestly.

To avoid embarrassing Commander Berkeley, Roy continued, "However... I will stay obediently on the Pagisto Plateau and wait for you to be promoted to the Chief of Logistics Department of the Silver Pegasus Legion."

"That's good!" Commander Berkeley nodded in satisfaction.

Next, Commander Berkeley told Roy about the current troubles in Padesto City...

In fact, as a large number of Adventure Group appeared in Padesto City, many Adventure Group with relatively fixed members emerged in the city. There were also many temporarily formed Adventure Group in the Adventure Guild. These Adventure Group were simply for mutual support when they went into the jungle to collect Magic Herbs.

But here's the problem.

Not all elves are of noble character, hardworking and kind.

With more elves joining the adventure, it's inevitable that some will harbor ill intentions.

The Padesto City's Security Guard Regiment is responsible for handling these matters...

Commander Berkeley also discovered that a number of Second Rank powerhouses had recently arrived in the Pattington Plane.

They were clearly eyeing the dragonflies in the Blackwater Swamp, or perhaps even more powerful monsters in the unknown areas of the Pattington Plane.

Commander Berkeley wanted to continue expanding the number of Half-Elf Warrior in the Security Guard Regiment in order to deal with the upcoming situation in Padesto City.

Roy did not spend the night in Padesto City.

In the evening, the third Magic Airship departed from Padesto City, carrying a ship full of fruit and supplies, heading towards the Plateau City. Moira, Sabrina, Miss Tiffany, and Woods also accompanied them.

After flying over the Land of Ruin, the Magic Airship quickly arrived at the Nikoba Mountain Range in the eastern part of the Pagisto Plateau.

The mines here are still abandoned, and there's a group of surviving headhunters in the Nikoba Mountain Range. The mines here have been thoroughly destroyed, and restoring them to normal operation is no easier than building a new one...

The third Magic Airship successfully crossed the Gaxi Mountain Range and arrived at the Plateau City.

The Half-Elf at the Air Port Dock were already used to it and quickly unloaded boxes of fruit from the airship.

As Roy had instructed, the Blacksmith Workshop in the Gaxi Mountain Range were forging a batch of Iron Chains to reinforce the seawalls and docks on the North Coast of Sun Island Bay. However, these Iron Chains had not yet been delivered to the Air Port Dock warehouse in the Plateau City.

When Roy arrived in the Plateau City, most of the streets had been repaired with drainage Dark Channel, and the streets were paved with bluestone slabs, making them look clean and tidy.

Walking along the street towards the City Hall, the Plateau City wasn't very large, and there were many Elf Merchants on the streets.

Everyone is learning about the city through various channels and looking for real business opportunities...

Moira, Miss Tiffany, Woods decided to visit the Small City's Free Market, while Roy needed to go to the City Hall and meet Mulin. So they parted ways in a small square.

Moira, Miss Tiffany, and Woods went to the Free Market, while Roy and Sabrina headed to the City Hall...

Roy brought Sabrina to the City Hall.

Mulin was in the council chamber, staring blankly at a map of the Kaltim Mountain Range, which was covered with many markers.

Roy entered the council chamber, gesturing to the Half-Elf Warrior beside him not to remind Mulin. He stepped over, stood next to Mulin, and mirrored Mulin posture, looking at the map on the wall.

But Mulin showed no surprise. She glanced at Roy calmly before saying:

"You've come at just the right time... This batch of fruit on the ship will probably have to be sent to the Northern Plateau again. Commander Helik just happened to send Elf Warrior with a letter. The food problem in the Gazan Ancestral Land is still unresolved!"

"Aren't you surprised to see me? Mulin," Roy asked, puzzled.

Mulin was speechless. Pointing to the sky outside the window, she said to Roy, "Come on, such a huge Magic Airship just landed from the sky, it was impossible not to see it..."

"Well, then let's transport all this fruit and supplies over there. The Magic Airship will be staying in Plateau City for a few days, so we can use that time to send the supplies over," Roy said. "Plateau City recently..."

Roy and Mulin talked about the security situation in the Plateau City, the future development direction of the Plateau City, and the management system for headhunters in the Prisoner of War Camp.

Mulin was managing the city almost entirely according to Roy's ideas...

Just as Roy was looking at the map on the wall, Mulin turned to Sabrina and said:

"Sabrina, how long will you stay in the Plateau City this time?"

"I should be able to stay for about a month. Is there anything I can help you with?" Sabrina thought for a moment before replying.

"The city has recently recruited a new batch of Half-Elf Warrior, and I would like to ask you to give them a few Elementary Martial Arts Class!"

Sabrina thought for a moment, then readily agreed:

"If it's only for a month, there shouldn't be any problem!"