"First, what is the current situation on Jiliu Island, west of Muxi City?"

The Kingdom's Prime Minister Emerson stood up and replied, "There is a naval outpost and some fishermen on Waiheke Island, but other than that, there has not been much development."

Todd nodded and said, "Very good. Design the blueprints, find craftsmen, prepare the building materials. I'm going to build a trading post on Wailing Island."

Elijah, who was in charge of urban planning and civil engineering, was somewhat surprised: "A trading post? I'll get to work on the blueprints immediately, but what functions does this trading post need to fulfill in terms of design and planning?"

"The main functions of the trading post are storage of goods and exchange of commodities. Naval outposts can be retained. In addition, an artificial bay should be dug in the shallows of the island to facilitate access."

Upon hearing Todd's words, Elijah began to understand that the massive construction on Waiheke Island was actually for the mermaids that had appeared today.

After arranging things on Waiheke Island, Todd continued, "Secondly, I need the Kingdom's navy to immediately send a reconnaissance team to collect seawater samples along the ocean currents... This matter will be handled by Cumberland... Wait, where are the Cumberlanders?"

Emerson whispered a reminder: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten? Due to the border dispute, Cumberland and his knights have already headed to Holy Guard City."

Todd slapped his forehead and changed his mind, saying, "Then, let the North Island Knights handle the reconnaissance task. Tell them that there may be a very dangerous substance in the seawater; they only need to take samples, and are not allowed to touch it."

After explaining these two matters, Todd stood up from his throne and, under the astonished gazes of the crowd, strode towards the door.

His body began to slowly change, gradually transforming from a human form into a dragon form.

Emerson ran to the door, looked up at the gleaming dragon in the palace square, and asked loudly, "Your Majesty, where are you going?"

“I have some questions that I need to ask the parties involved to clarify.” Todd turned his dragon head to look at his bewildered subordinates at his feet and said in a deep voice, “As for you, start preparing to welcome our new neighbors.”