Journey to Iron Tree City

Since Victor had said so, no one else had any objections. Although Victor was not their liege lord, he had been personally chosen by the old count as Brando's guardian, so he naturally had the authority to make the decision.

Moreover, Magnus and Yellen had obtained their titles through Victor's recommendation, while Sodoma, Viscount Sonanda's eldest son, was also Victor's vassal. In a sense, even if Victor directly took control of Great Oak Territory, no one would object.

Although Victor did not intend to report the matter directly, he could not simply do nothing. He looked at Viscount Sonanda. "Viscount Sonanda, although we will not report this for now, that does not mean we do nothing.

"During this time, I want you to lead the Coastal Defense Fleet out and wipe out all those pirates. Even if they have informants, there is no way they know Suffolk County's coastal waters better than you do.

"My demand is simple. Dead or alive, send every last one of them to feed the fish!"

Viscount Sonanda immediately struck his chest with his fist and promised, "Please rest assured, Marquis. Leave this to me. I guarantee I will not let a single one escape!

"However, should we try to capture some alive and gather evidence?"

Victor shook his head. "There is no need. Do not concern yourself with evidence. They are only minor underlings, and I doubt they know much anyway!

"Even if they really are tentacles extended from the south, we do not need to pay them any mind. All we need to do is sever every one of those tentacles!

"After the civil war, the entire Vela Three Provinces needs time to recover and regain its strength.

"Even if this was not done by the East Sea Alliance, we still need to