I Become a Landlady in the Game World

But now, not only had they not expelled them from beyond their borders, they even allowed them to operate in Barnes Village.

He had already heard quite a few rumors; Hope Village was taking advantage of the event to recruit people.

This was simply malicious intent.

Viscount Robin looked at Foster with a worried expression and calmly said, "I've long prepared all the stone needed for fortification within my territory. Now we are only selling what the residents have just gathered. It's not a big issue. They earn money, and in the end, they still spend it within our territory."

Viscount Robin did indeed worry a bit when he received the news this morning, but after noticing that the Professionals' movements were limited, he immediately suppressed that flicker of concern.

He was very clear that it was the Professionals who fought for the territory.

As long as the Professionals didn't defect, he could remain undefeatable.

As for Hope Village's team in Barnes Village, every move was under his surveillance. What trouble could possibly arise?

"But the people from Hope Village are openly recruiting in our territory. Yesterday, they had barely arrived when over a hundred of our residents disappeared. If we don't put a stop to it, I fear more will leave in the next few days," Foster hastily laid out the data.

"Those hundreds of people are just ordinary residents; they have no combat strength. Let them go if they will. Each person contributed 50 silver coins to me; I'm still making a profit," Viscount Robin said nonchalantly.

He never paid much attention to ordinary residents, who basically just padded the population numbers.

The departure of a hundred now meant nothing. Even if a few hundred more left, he wouldn't even frown.

Regarding Hope Village recruiting people, he had heard Captain Zhong mention that Hope Village was striving to meet the condition of having a population of 20,000 for a town promotion, and he had given tasks to the Mercenary Teams going out from Hope Village.

"But if more people leave, it shakes the very foundation of our territory," Foster said gravely, "and moreover, because of the previous restrictions, many Mercenary Teams were very dissatisfied with the territory wanting to use their assets as collateral. If the departure of ordinary Residents impacts the Professionals, our territory could be in danger. Perhaps this is Hope Village's strategy..."

The more he thought about it, the more Foster felt he was correct.

"Hope Village just went through a Territory War and is even on the radar of aggressive territories. They're busy developing and strengthening their power; their goal wouldn't be our territory. If they really did something to us, could they continue to develop in this region? Bengala Town would be the first not to let them."

Bengala Town would not allow Hope Village to grow unchecked.

"What if Hope Village has collaborated with other territories?" Foster asked subconsciously.

Viscount Robin listened and paused for a moment.

There was indeed that possibility.

After all, he had previously contemplated taking action against Hope Village and wasn't sure if the news had reached them.

If it had, then the gathering of Hope Village's Mercenary Teams at this time was indeed a bit suspicious.

Seeing that Viscount Robin was genuinely worried, Foster immediately climbed onto the bandwagon, "Better safe than sorry. We need to drive out the people from Hope Village immediately, strictly control the population's movement. If they really want to do business with us, we can wait until after the Territory War. If they're unwilling, then they're not sincerely here to do business in our territory."

Viscount Robin's thoughts were swayed by Foster before he had time to think deeply.

Before he had the chance to ponder further, the figure of the butler appeared.

"Lord Viscount, Captain Zhong's man is here."

"Let him in," Viscount Robin ordered directly.

Soon, Su Zu Fei entered from the outside.

He glanced at Foster without leaving a trace, his respect for his own captain's ingenious calculations growing.

"I've come to see you, Lord Viscount," Su Zu Fei greeted Viscount Robin with a respectful bow.

"What does your captain need?" Viscount Robin asked directly.

"Our captain asked me to bring a share of the profits for you, Lord Viscount." As he spoke, Su Zu Fei's hands produced a small cloth bag, from which came the clinking sound of Gold Coins.

Quickly, the cloth bag landed in the hands of Viscount Robin.

Upon inspection, Viscount Robin saw that there were over forty Gold Coins inside.

Had Captain Zhong earned so much Gold in just half a day yesterday?

Then how much could he earn once the Factory is up and running!

Thinking this, Viscount Robin felt a surge of excitement.

"Our captain wholesaled a good number of goods to the territory's Mercenary Team yesterday and even gave them a discount. With back-and-forth purchases, these teams bought quite a few items before last night. The total sales here also reflect our captain's sincerity, and it was because you, Lord Viscount, opened the doors of convenience that our shop was able to be built in such a short time," Su Zu Fei complimented, "Our captain said that, barring any surprises, the goods he brought should all be sold out by today, and at the latest, we should be ready to depart by tomorrow morning."

"Could you leave as early as tonight?" Viscount Robin asked directly.

Su Zu Fei understood the eviction hint from the other party.

Feeling confident, he spoke on behalf of Zhong Yongnian, "Yes, we should be able to leave tonight. The remaining goods can be sold as usual, even in our absence."

Viscount Robin felt satisfied.

Driving them away now or letting them leave on their own tonight was the same.

What could possibly happen in just half a day?

He saw no further worries and could get his money; Viscount Robin thought this was a perfect solution.

He really was a genius!

Thinking this, Viscount Robin said, "When you go back, tell your captain that the other Mercenary Teams should also leave on their own tonight."

Viscount Robin emphasized the words "on their own."

The meaning was clear: if they didn't leave on their own by tonight, he would directly drive out the others after Zhong Yongnian left.

It was already giving Zhong Yongnian face to notify him like this.

"Yes, I will pass on the message," replied Su Zu Fei, and then retired.

After Su Zu Fei withdrew, Viscount Robin turned to Foster, "Do you think that's sufficient?"

Foster recalled the entire process and still felt something was amiss.

However, seeing Viscount Robin's unquestionable tone, he swallowed any words of persuasion.

Half a day shouldn't cause too much impact on the territory.

Taking a deep breath, Foster said, "Lord Viscount, your wisdom is admirable."

Viscount Robin then waved Foster away and turned to order the manor's servants to prepare delicacies from Hope Village.

He had bought quite a few himself when Zhong Yongnian's shop had opened.

He had to admit, the taste of Hope Village's delicacies was truly excellent!

Thinking of it becoming his property in the future... just the thought made Viscount Robin chuckle unconsciously.

On the other hand, Su Zu Fei also relayed the message back.

"This Viscount Robin is really gullible! No wonder, in such a vast territory, there are always some clever people; otherwise, it would not have developed to this extent," Zhong Yongnian said outright, clearly understanding that Foster must represent the officials.

He had noticed yesterday that aside from the soldier team, another group was watching them, which must be the officials from Barnes Village.

"Should we inform Captain Yun and the others?" asked Su Zu Fei.

"Yes, you tell them in person that it's Viscount Robin who asked us to inform them. Just make a round openly; there's no need to stay too long, once the message is delivered, they'll know what to do," Zhong Yongnian replied directly.

Last night, they had discussed even the worst scenarios.

And the current situation, for them, was not the worst; naturally, they could handle it.

It was just a little troublesome with Brooke.

But there were ways to solve it.

"As for the acquisition of stone and wood resources, give out the notice that it's only limited to today," Zhong Yongnian continued.

If it's only for today, there is a high probability that the slaves will be driven out to collect immediately, and on the residents' side, Brooke should also know that going back and forth a couple of times would be enough to call it quits.

Slaves—Residents—Us—Professionals.

Following this order down, by the time Barnes Village reacts, most would likely have fled.

"Yes," Su Zu Fei nodded and immediately went to handle it.