Listening to Aaron’s words, the people on the deck were stunned. None of them had expected Lord Aaron to be so strict at a time like this.While most of the men felt disappointed, the women were quietly relieved.Kelly, the businessman’s daughter, gained a new understanding of Lord Aaron. She began to feel that he might be different from the nobles she had encountered before.-----Meanwhile, in Lord Alaric’s study room…He looked at Moria and asked in a slightly confused tone, "Grandpa Moria, did Aaron do anything out of the ordinary?"Moria shook his head and replied, "No, Master. As usual, he only bought supplies and some slaves for his territory. Other than that, nothing unusual. It seems he’s already prepared to leave by noon tomorrow."Alaric looked relieved, "That’s good. At least we won’t have any trouble during Alice’s marriage ceremony."Moria hesitated, then sighed, "In that case, Master, I’ll go meet Miss Alice."Alaric nodded, "Okay, Grandpa Moria."Moria walked out of th

Aaron laughed and said in a loud, clear voice, "Listen up, everyone. In my territory, every person will be taught. Whether you learn or not, that’s up to you." Torvald, slightly anxious, said, "Aaron, if you do that then..." Aaron cut in, "You’re afraid they’ll surpass you?" Torvald didn’t want to admit it, but deep down, that was part of his hesitation. Aaron laughed again and said, "Torvald, your thinking is too narrow. If these people are taught, they’ll come up with their own ideas. Didn’t you tell me before we left that I wanted to build a territory where everyone could pursue their dreams?" "To do that, we need to teach basic knowledge, so they can think, create, and innovate. That’s how we build the ideal city we dream of." "So we’ll teach everyone how to read, write, and do mathematics." Torvald was stunned. The others looked at Aaron with wide eyes. They had never heard a noble speak like this. For generations, knowledge had been hoarded by the elite kept secre

"Edrin, my dear friend. Forgive me for not saying goodbye to you, Elwood, and Garric. Everything changed so quickly, I had no chance to contact you. And if I had tried, your life might’ve been in danger once I left the city.""Let’s not dwell on the sad things. By the time you read this, seven days or more may have already passed. I don’t know what awaits me, but I’m certain it will be dangerous.""I truly enjoyed our time fishing together with you and Torvald. Though I didn’t get to see Garric and Elwood again, I hope they’re doing well. Since I couldn’t say goodbye, please say it for me.""I don’t know how long it will take to establish my own city. I’ll only know once I reach Green Fort. But when I do, my convoy will return to Starfall City. If you’re willing, you can visit me then.""Also, Edrin, I know you don’t have a fixed job right now. So I’ve sent you a recipe for dried fruit. Follow the instructions carefully. You can start your own business. But never mention my name again

He opened the map again. The shore was lined with coconut trees, bushes, and banana trees. Further inland, just 200 meters away, was a small waterfall.Zooming in, he saw the area was infested with Coconut Crabs and Iguanas. Beyond that, at a distance of over 3,000 meters, there were wild boars and wild goats, far enough not to pose an immediate threat.Captain Monga wore a worried expression. Seeing Lord Aaron approach, he hesitated before speaking, "Lord Aaron, we might need to stop for a day. We can’t leave until our clothes are dry, otherwise, many sailors could fall ill."Aaron nodded calmly. "Alright. First, set up camp and wait for the rain to stop. Then have the sailors start a fire. I’ll head out and see if I can find something useful."With his bow and quiver slung over his back, Aaron left the camp. Though the dry outfit he had changed into was already getting soaked again, he had no choice but to endure it.He checked the map and cleared out a group of poisonous snakes, te

Inside the cave, Fodo waited anxiously. A sense of dread gnawed at him. He stood and ordered, "Take out the whistle. Signal everyone to return."The subordinate beside him nodded, pulled out a bone whistle, and stepped outside.A sharp, piercing sound tore through the air.Aaron heard it and looked toward the source, surprised.But he didn’t act, he simply waited.The soldier who blew the whistle received no reply. His face darkened. Two scouting teams had gone out one of them his own.He returned and spoke in a low tone, "Captain… I didn’t receive any response."Fodo’s expression turned grim, "Tell everyone to prepare. We’re going to find whoever killed our men."The subordinate hesitated, "Lord… won’t we be in danger?"Fodo laughed, "No. I believe the attacker is just a small group. Their strength must be weaker than ours, why else would they rely on sneak attacks?""If we move together, we’ll crush them easily."His confidence came from years of battlefield experience. But what he