Light-Element Mage

"Black Horse Island has become my territory, where development and construction can proceed openly. Flower Town, however, is merely leased land... Though the Tulip Family will not reclaim it, the industries that ought to be transferred still need to be transferred. This is to accommodate the territory's future plans."

Liszt had always taken the long view. "At present, only one new town is planned for Black Horse Island: Port Town. But it is being planned as a port city, and in the future it will become Black Horse Island's central city. Of course, if Flower Town can develop further, I would not mind building it into a city of trade."

"If Flower Town only handles trade, then there is no need to vigorously develop agriculture here," Gortai said, following Liszt's line of thought.

Isaiah added, "Workshops that produce raw materials should also be relocated to Black Horse Island. Livestock, cattle, and horses should all be moved there as well."

Zambrota said, "Considering Black Horse Island's agricultural plans, Flower Town should still retain some everyday planting and breeding. Besides, producing certain basic raw materials for foreign trade in Flower Town would save the cost of sea transport." The former nobleman, once accustomed to empty talk, had now become much more practical.

"Then draw up a plan for the industrial transfer as soon as possible. I want it completed within three days." Liszt set the deadline. "Also, I will appoint a group of new officials to take up posts in Port Town on Black Horse Island... You may choose to stay here or go to Port Town."

Then he added, "The choice is yours. I will not force anyone."

Though he would not force them, any follower with even a little sense naturally knew that taking office in Port Town would bring