"You're saying Angelina is with a dragon?" Madame Leander stood up abruptly.
"Yes, I've clarified. It's the brother of Lord Orisis's wife." Noni knew a great deal about Maurice.
"Orisis? So his wife is a dragon?" She recalled that incredibly proud woman.
The way she looked at the other madames carried a hint of disdain. She gave no face to anyone at the banquet.
She had also heard many people discussing this somewhat "crude" madam behind her back.
It was also because this madam didn't fit in with the capital's social circles that Orisis had directly moved out of the city.
This made many madames even more envious. The reason they targeted this madam was simply because they envied her husband's feelings for her.
She truly hadn't expected that the madam was actually a dragon. That explained why she looked down on their so-called "noble" madames.
"Is he good to Angelina?" Madame Leander asked with great concern.
"Very. He's very considerate towards Miss Angelina, and almost always does as she pleases."
"Then it seems my little Angelina will soon be walking down the aisle." Hearing this, Madame Leander was very satisfied.
"Mother." Egbert entered from outside. "There's news from my sister. She's taken over the entire Chaotic Lands and is now requesting His Majesty to decree that the entire territory be incorporated into her domain."
"What!" Madame Leander was astonished. "Are you sure you're not mistaken?"
She couldn't believe it. The Chaotic Lands were notorious for their lawlessness, with many factions within, a veritable "no man's land."
For her own daughter to have conquered this land, she remembered her subordinate force was just a small troop of low-level Paladins.
"No, my sister's letter has already been sent to the capital. The entire high society is already aware of it."
"But she only has a troop of Paladins?" How could she possibly have accomplished this.
How had Lin Yan managed it?
She had acted personally. Although she hadn't intended to use her level eight abilities, because these soldiers had a deep faith in her,
Being at the forefront of the army had given them a buff. Coupled with her holy light, this troop of soldiers felt unstoppable, their morale soaring.
Several factions were easily routed. Lin Yan's stance towards these factions was clear.
Those who had committed greater evils were directly killed. Those who had committed lesser evils were captured and sent directly to the mines to work.
After binding their abilities with magic runes, Lin Yan sent them directly to the mines to do the hardest and most arduous labor.
Those who had not committed evils were directly incorporated into her army. Lin Yan was severely lacking in manpower, and these people were perfect for testing and then joining her team.
However, she wouldn't tell them this; they would have to serve in the army for at least five years before any further considerations.
It took two months to completely bring the Chaotic Lands under her control, and autumn had already arrived.
After arranging all the affairs here, she prepared to return to the manor.
This year, Joey didn't plan to go home. Ever since he learned that the manor here had a magic array, he didn't want to leave.
There were many playmates here, especially with many elves temporarily residing here, as well as some other races. It was truly interesting, far more so than his own home.
Joey staying through the winter was also Lin Yan's intention. She planned to fully awaken Joey's dragon bloodline this winter.
There were many matters in the Chaotic Lands, and Lin Yan had assigned these to specialists.
This area was vast but sparsely populated. After Lin Yan's cleansing, there were even fewer people.
So Lin Yan decided to find more people to fill this void.
After speaking with Maurice, he agreed to continue his search for those who were struggling to survive throughout the winter.
This time, Lin Yan gave him specific requirements.
"You mean, regardless of race, even half-bloods are acceptable?" Maurice wondered if he had misheard.
Humans had always harbored reservations towards other races and didn't wish to coexist with them.
Due to slave traders and certain nobles, other races also harbored deep hatred for humans.
Often, they kept to themselves, but in private, many races held grudges against humans.
Weaker ethnic groups were enslaved by humans, while stronger ethnic groups enslaved humans.
Lin Yan's purpose in seeking out those races was certainly not for enslavement. Once they arrived, they would have the same rights as the local citizens.
This meant that they would not necessarily coexist harmoniously.
The people Lin Yan sought might not bring her much benefit. Instead, dealing with the conflicts between these races and humans would take up a lot of her time.
"That's right, I need manpower here, whether they are human or of other races. As long as they come, they will be my citizens." Lin Yan nodded.
Lin Yan was not unaware that friction and conflict would occur between races. While it was true that "those not of our kind, their hearts must be different," Lin Yan believed more strongly in equality for all.
She was desperately short of manpower now, and these people were the best labor. She had no room to be picky; having any manpower at all was fortunate, regardless of race, as long as they could be brought here to help her work.
"Alright. We'll go after winter sets in. By the way, can people from the Frostleaf Empire also come?"
The Frostleaf Empire was a beastmen kingdom, and within this country, there were also many who lived difficult lives. After all, compared to humans, the beastmen kingdom was more about the survival of the fittest.
"I'm in need of people, why should I care what kind of people they are? As long as you can bring them here," she didn't mind who her subordinates were, as long as they could work.
"Alright, I'll bring people back to you very soon." Maurice pledged.
He was already accustomed to this task. It was likely that few such people could be found here, so he planned to try his luck in another country.
"Then thank you." Lin Yan said with a smile.
"No need. You never need to thank me in your life!" Maurice embraced Lin Yan, saying with great emotion.
"Okay, I won't say it again." Lin Yan decided not to say anything more. She was also deeply touched by his dedication.
She knew that she might have to stay in this world for a very long time. While her abilities were high here, her enemies were also more powerful.
As the former saintess of the Holy See of Light, everything she had once possessed and experienced made the current rulers of the Holy See extremely wary of her.
If she had died, it would have been fine. But now that she had struggled out of the trap of death, how could she not retaliate!
She would slowly build her own forces, and then overthrow those who harbored animosity towards her. At the same time, she would do her best to make the people of this world live better lives.