System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 918 - 279: 800 Pan Rock Iron Guards (10,000) Part 3

Grayson held a strong conviction that Master Lynn's construction of the Outpost Fortress was not merely for defensive fortifications.

After all, structures like the Outpost Fortress served a dual purpose, acting as the first line of defense and reinforcing a lord's control over their domain.

The absence of land reclamation outside the city walls must be attributed to the internal territories not yet being fully cultivated, or perhaps a shortage of available laborers.

As soon as the wasteland within his dominion was brought under cultivation, Master Lynn would undoubtedly shift his focus to developing the lands beyond the city walls.

In this world, no lord would ever be content with insufficient cultivated land; they would only lament the lack of manpower.

Beyond these two primary territories, Master Lynn also held sway over Morgan Town.

During his previous visit to Morgan Town, he had personally witnessed teams of farmers diligently harvesting their crops under the watchful eyes of Master Lynn's soldiers.

Once Master Lynn completed the harvest of the winter and spring barley across his lands and subsequently transported the bounty from Morgan Town back to his territory, his future seemed secure.

Grayson was certain of one thing: Master Lynn would never face food shortages again.

Whether for sustaining a growing workforce or for enlisting more soldiers, a stable food supply was paramount.

For the moment, Master Lynn had seemingly resolved this critical issue.

With a substantial grain reserve, Master Lynn was now positioned to initiate a massive recruitment drive, effectively building his own army.

Coupled with the control over three mines and the ongoing production of armor at the Blacksmith Workshop, Grayson could vividly picture a formidable military force emerging under Master Lynn's command.

Master Lynn had successfully completed his initial development and accumulation phases.

Master Lynn was on the ascent!

The thought filled Grayson with growing excitement.

Even though this territory belonged solely to Master Lynn, Grayson, as his trading partner, had played a role in this remarkable success.

What pleased him most was witnessing a once near-barren territory transform progressively, evolving into a formidable force.

It had now become a region possessing a military strength that could not be easily dismissed.

A spark ignited in Grayson's eyes as he looked at Lynn, shimmering with newfound admiration.

If Master Lynn could achieve such a grand scale in developing his territory, why couldn't he himself aspire to become the Patriarch of the Brown Clan?

Furthermore, he still maintained his position as Master Lynn's trading partner.

He could undoubtedly leverage Master Lynn's burgeoning influence to his advantage.

An inexplicable surge of energy coursed through Grayson, banishing the weariness from his arduous journey.

Taking a deep breath, Grayson shifted the focus back to the goods he had brought.

"Master Lynn, in addition to the fifty thousand pounds of barley for your territory this time,"

"I have also brought you eight hundred war prisoners!"

Lynn's eyebrows rose slightly in surprise. "War prisoners?"

Grayson nodded affirmatively. "Indeed, Master Lynn, war prisoners!"

"They are soldiers from the vanquished Weituo side!"

Lynn remained silent, his gaze drifting towards the rear of the carriage.

Unlike the common peasants or the previously delivered captives, this group of war prisoners possessed a bearing and physique that far surpassed them.

Even after enduring a prolonged sea voyage from the Portlands Empire to the Southern Border Land of the Karedi Empire, and despite their defeat, captivity, and impending sale, their eyes still held a resolute and cold glint as they surveyed their surroundings.

Such an aura was only found in soldiers who had survived the brutal crucible of countless battles, the bloodshed of the battlefield.

They had faced the stark reality of death and the ferocity of combat.

They had even wielded their weapons against their own countrymen from Portlands, striking down foes with long swords and spears.

It was perhaps for this reason that Rose herself had personally led the cavalry squad escorting these war prisoners to the town.

The potential consequences of these eight hundred war prisoners breaking free from their restraints and initiating a revolt were indeed unimaginable.

As Lynn walked past the prisoners, their gazes fixed upon him, scrutinizing him intently.

Lynn, however, met their intense scrutiny with an unruffled and calm demeanor.

Grayson, following close behind, resumed his explanation.

"Master Lynn, you may not be aware."

"Due to their exceptional bravery and prowess in the war with the Portlands Empire,"

"They were bestowed with a formidable title — the Pan Rock Iron Guard!"

Lynn's interest was piqued, and he gestured for Grayson to continue.

"This elite troop originally comprised three thousand soldiers."

"Yet, with only these three thousand, they managed to hold Alawa City for an entire week!"

"While defending a city with high, sturdy walls against an equally matched force would be commendable,"

"Their feat was far more extraordinary."

"The attacking forces at Pan Yan City numbered close to fifteen thousand."

"Against an onslaught from nearly fifteen thousand soldiers, they held their ground for a full week."