Roland's reply was not long. Besides briefly describing his daily life at Red Castle, it answered Russell's questions.
Just after returning to his territory, Russell had sent Roland a letter asking about the Serf Trade.
Now, in his reply, Roland clearly informed Russell that Grand Duke Kunsitan had lifted the restrictions on the Serf Trade, allowing manor lords in the Volcanic Oasis to sell their own serfs to the Warm Enclave. However, strict limits had been imposed on serf mortality rates.
"Phew, the restrictions on the Serf Trade have finally been lifted..." Russell felt somewhat conflicted.
This was what he had been hoping for, yet it always reminded him of the slave trade back on Earth, leaving him with a trace of guilt.
Fortunately, the serfs' safety could be guaranteed. The lords of the Warm Enclave would never disregard their lives. Moreover, once the serfs arrived in the Warm Enclave, they would immediately be allotted land to cultivate and receive no different treatment from local serfs.
"It's basically population transfer." He set down Roland's reply and consoled himself. "Besides, I treat serfs better than any other lord."
Then.
He instructed his personal valet, Ram, "Go to the temporary Governor's Office. Invite Chief Scribe Charles, and bring Horace along as well."
"Yes, sir."
After Ram left, Russell finally opened the third letter.
This was also a reply, sent from Kingtop Castle on the Golden Plains and signed Roby Fluorite Mushroom.
"A reply from Aunt Roby... Hiss, her words really are sharp." Russell looked at the letter. Kingtop Castle was the Golden Baron's castle, and his Aunt Roby was the Baroness.
The very first lines of the reply gave Russell a scolding.
The reason was simple: Russell had never written to her, as though he had no aunt in his heart.
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