System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 880 - 273: Celebrities of Kakasong City

Though some hesitation lingered, Master Lynn stood before him, his true motives veiled.

Boer, however, responded with assurance, "Everything shall proceed as you've instructed, Master Lynn."

A nod from Lynn followed. "Then I shall impose upon you, Mr. Boer."

Boer promptly waved his hands. "Master Lynn, you are far too gracious."

"The recruitment of Free People is quite straightforward; one simply needs to visit the talent market to enlist them," Lynn explained.

"Provided the compensation is agreeable to the Free People, they will readily accept employment."

Kakasong City alone boasts tens of thousands of Free People.

Furthermore, a notable portion of these Free People originate from outside the city.

It's a scale that Morgan Town simply cannot match.

Moreover, the month of July is fast approaching.

Many Free People will seize the opportunity of the summer harvest season to seek well-compensated and suitable employment.

This period presents an ideal window for recruitment.

Lynn nodded in understanding.

As long as he could find Free People willing to journey to Morgan Town for the summer harvest,

he possessed the means to ensure their permanent stay!

Setting aside the matter of benefits and treatment for the moment,

simply providing basic sustenance and shelter

would be enough to entice these Free People, who constantly fretted about their next meal.

Naturally,

in addition to having Boer secure Free People in Kakasong City,

Lynn also needed to dispatch a contingent of light cavalry to Morgan Town.

The exact number of Free People they could attract remained uncertain,

but arrangements for guarding and protection had to be made proactively.

With limited military resources, if a significant influx of Free People were to engage in the harvest,

there was a risk they might abscond with the gathered crops.

However, with the watchful eyes and firm control of the light cavalry, the situation would be entirely different.

Suppressing these thoughts for the present,

while awaiting the loading of the fine salt, Lynn continued his conversation with Boer.

Boer's words then took on a tone of veiled surprise.

"Master Lynn, you may not yet be aware."

"Currently, you have already established yourself as a rather prominent figure within Kakasong City."

Lynn regarded Boer with evident curiosity, urging him to elaborate.

"The payment of Tithing is a secondary concern.

The most significant development is that Bishop Semo of the Church has unilaterally agreed to recognize Morgan Town as falling under your jurisdiction."

"It can be asserted that, besides Viscount Jon Zack of Kakasong City, you are now the lord controlling the largest expanse of land in the entire Kakasong City region!"

"You have also become a frequent subject of conversation during moments of leisure."

"This is primarily because it is unprecedented for everyone to hear of a single lord governing an entire town."

"Typically, other towns are collectively governed by several to a dozen manor lords who share control."

At this juncture, Boer suddenly recalled something and altered his demeanor.

"Of course, this excludes the previous Lady Janet."

Janet had indeed held dominion over all of Morgan Town at one point.

Yet, even then, Master Lynn maintained a presence within Morgan Town's boundaries.

Lynn's brow furrowed slightly. "Mr. Boer, such renown might not necessarily be a positive development..."

The sudden, emergent rise of an obscure lord,

undertaking the Tithing that numerous manor lords, esteemed lords, and even nobility hesitated to pay,

and furthermore, securing unilateral approval from the Church to claim Morgan Town as his own,

such actions were indeed somewhat conspicuous.

One must understand,

despite Morgan Town's location on the southernmost fringes of the Karedi Empire,

it possessed developed agricultural lands.

Interspersed with vast tracts of undeveloped and unexplored forests,

these woodlands harbored abundant wildlife and botanical resources...

and potentially even undiscovered mineral wealth.

A town like this, even in remote territories,

remained an object of desire for countless lords and nobles seeking to assert control.

If the lord were merely an ordinary noble with limited military might,

they could still depend on cavalry and archers for deterrence and defense.

However, if the situation mirrored that of Viscount Jon Zack, as Boer had mentioned...

that would present an entirely different strategic landscape.

Pondering this,

Lynn turned to Boer. "Mr. Boer, regarding Viscount Jon Zack whom you mentioned, what sort of military strength does he command?"

Hearing this question, Boer displayed a look of discomfort and shook his head.

"My apologies, Master Lynn, I am not well-acquainted with the noble lords here in Kakasong City."

He had only begun frequenting Kakasong City over the past year due to his trade dealings with Master Lynn, exchanging fine salt.

Previously, his trade was confined to basic agricultural produce.

These transactions could typically be concluded directly within Morgan Town.

There was no necessity for him to travel to Kakasong City at all.

Considering the time and effort involved in journeys to Kakasong City...

Boer quickly shifted focus. "But rest assured, Master Lynn, upon my return to Kakasong City, I shall make inquiries for you immediately."

Lynn acknowledged this.

At present, he had no existing ties or interactions with Viscount Jon Zack of Kakasong City.

No conflicts of interest had arisen thus far.

Nevertheless, for the sake of prudence,

he deemed it necessary to undertake preparatory measures in advance.