Outside the window, the cold light reflected by ice and snow streamed in.
In the fireplace, a blaze burned brightly, the currents it generated rolling out waves of heat that filled the entire room.
Eileen, Nick, and Romon were discussing matters inside.
"First, let me report on the divisions of our current territory."
"First, the original Forest Home and Little Mining Village area. Although there are only two villages, the territory extending from them is vast, totaling fifty square kilometers."
"Second, the original Galle Territory, covering one hundred and fifty-five square kilometers."
"Third, a new territory acquired during the Demon Calamity. It covers thirty-five square kilometers, but most of it is fertile farmland."
"Fourth, Gold and Silver Island, totaling ninety square kilometers."
"Fifth, Rokas Territory is relatively barren, but it is vast, measuring one hundred and seventy square kilometers."
"That comes to a total of five hundred square kilometers, already meeting the minimum requirement for a Count's territory. As for certain overseas territories, a rough count puts them at around fifty square kilometers. Under the Continental Treaty, those can be counted together." Nick paused to think. "I heard the navy has also earned some merits and will be allotted some overseas territories. Oh, and you also have a small manor in the Delanya Kingdom."
"Yes, His Highness the Prince has already spoken to me. The merits from this campaign will probably earn us two or three Lordships in other kingdoms. Considering that he will continue campaigning in the future, I intend to give Shakat one complete Lordship, the size of a village."
"I have no objection to that, but should we wait until Shakat returns from his second expedition before granting it?"
"That is my opinion as well." Romon nodded as he spoke.
"And what about the Squire Fief originally