As for Penny herself, she was idle most of the time.
Her talents in urban logistics and management were not particularly outstanding.
Her main personal aptitude lay in spellcasting.
The reason she had been chosen to become a Great City-level ruler was, to some extent, like forcing a duck onto a perch.
It was simply that Zong Shen had happened to trigger the [Independent Command] privilege.
And he had happened to need someone to serve as a tool.
This time, Zong Shen had called Penny over because he intended to give her another chance to choose.
Of course, that matter could be set aside for the time being.
The most urgent task was to place the Akaru Holy Light Church building.
So, after giving Penny a simple nod, Zong Shen motioned for her to wait to the side.
After Penny rose and moved away from in front of him, Zong Shen waved to Howie and Maryl, who were standing not far away awaiting orders.
The two hurried over and greeted him.
Howie now unexpectedly carried some of the bearing of a man in power.
He appeared calmer and more confident, no longer as cautious and timid as before.
His past experiences had once been an inescapable source of pain for Howie.
After all, he had once been passed from hand to hand by slave traders as a slave.
Had Zong Shen not bought him and entrusted him with important responsibilities, Howie would likely have long since died at the hands of some cruel slave owner.
It was no exaggeration to say that Zong Shen had been the turning point of his fate.
That was why his Loyalty had long since reached the maximum.
Upon seeing Zong Shen, Howie gave a proper, respectful bow.
No matter how much authority he wielded