Additional Demands

"Alright, there are already five Territory Mages. The last one arrived a little late, so they'll need another three days."

Holding the newly prepared report, Fran handed it directly to Eleanor, leaving Eleanor pleased but also puzzled.

Getting such good results was certainly a good thing, but there was no need to send her a special report, was there? Wouldn't a verbal celebration have been enough?

Today was the twenty-first day since Fran had arrived at White Dragon Port. Five Territory Mages had emerged in White Dragon Port today, and five had also emerged in the Wall District.

When the first three Territory Mages had appeared a few days earlier, Eleanor had already known that their working group was guaranteed to win the assessment. There had been no suspense at all.

But Eleanor clearly remembered that there was still more than a month before the assessment ended. Why was Fran giving her this report now?

The sixth Territory Mage would definitely appear eventually. If they printed the report now, wouldn't they have to revise it later?

Eleanor raised her head and looked at Fran, her face full of confusion.

"I want to do something else."

Fran paused before continuing.

"I plan to submit an application to the Command Council for more territory."

"What do you need more territory for?" Eleanor frowned tightly, unable to understand what Fran was thinking.

Fran slowly explained.

"The Wall District can only produce six Territory Mages right now. That's the region's limit. Without more territory and population, we won't be able to gain any more Territory Mages."

"So we have to apply to the Command Council for new territory. Otherwise, we won't be able to make any progress before the assessment ends."

Eleanor found it strange. They were so far ahead already, so why did