Having solved the problem of how to distribute magic crystals to the people, Ron began to talk to the stewards about the gains from this trip.
Just in case, Ron planned to proceed step by step, first giving his men a general overview.
The details of Rita's story and the ending of the Mechanical City back then are kept hidden.
Ron only said that he had gained a lot of knowledge about magic and machinery, all of which came from the ruins.
Nika, however, gleaned some insights from Ron's words, suggesting that his knowledge of magical machinery had likely given Lord Ron considerable confidence.
As soon as the lord returned, he immediately launched radical reforms.
Ron didn't care what the stewards thought. After finishing his business, Ron said a few final words: "The stewards of Sandy Territory will move back here. As for the proceeds from the ruins, I will go to the territory's research department. You may leave!"
"Yes, my lord."
"Yes, sir..."
"..."
The group of managers slowly left.
The main reason for bringing back the original staff from the consulate was that Rita had returned to Sandy Territory, so there was no need to be on guard in the Magic Flower Sea area in case of any unforeseen events.
After this incident, the stewards realized that the location of the elven elders would be a backup plan for Sandy City.
Although the lord ordered the stewards to return, they had already bought houses in the scenic area; they were all very shrewd.
The stewards left, simply heading to their private rooms in the consulate building.
After they all left.
Ron went downstairs to Nika's office.
Although this office isn't as nice as the one on the top floor, it's still a private office for the head of the department.
It was time to grind loyalty points on his own. Before heading to pick up his parents, Ron made visiting his subordinates his top priority!
Listen to Ron personally inquiring about the difficulties Nika, the head steward, faces: "Nika! You or your fox clan have been in Sandy Territory for so long, are there any difficulties you're facing?"
"..."
"Nika, don't work so hard all the time. You should train your assistants more so that they can help share the workload."
"..."
I don't know if receiving a leader's condolence visit is a tactic or not, but it's all about boosting loyalty. All living beings have desires, whether it's for themselves or their people. ＜(?????)＞
“Actually, I’ve ordered you, Nika, to allocate the academy’s enrollment. You can recruit more of your own people; it’s fine. They’re all my Sandy people, just be careful not to overstep the bounds,” Ron said earnestly.
Anyway, minority groups get extra points, which Ron thinks is normal.
However, Nika added, "No, thank you for your concern, Lord. Also, Lord, it's...too close."
Being so close and saying such things inevitably made Nika feel flustered. Ron also inherited his good looks from his mother, a great beauty, and was quite handsome even when he was young.
As an adult, he possesses both the handsome features of a young boy and the resolute qualities of a mature man, so it's no wonder that Nika had second thoughts.
Nika had already volunteered to be a maid back then, but in recent years she has focused solely on territory affairs and hasn't paid much attention to these matters.
What does the lord mean by saying such a series of words?
What's the point? More condolences, more loyalty boosting...
Uh... Ron also noticed a bit, so he stepped back a little. He was too old for his age, and for the time being, he didn't have as many extra thoughts as Nika.
We're too busy strengthening our power and expanding our territory!
At least for now, Ron still views Nika as a potential talent, just like he did back then.
Nika of the fox clan seems unable to shake off the mindset of the imperial clan from the orc empire.
In short, Ron felt that the effect was about right, and then said, "Nika, pay attention, for this quarter's territory income distribution, 10% of the net income will go into the territory inventory, and 30% will be distributed to all the participating territory managers."
"The specific distribution ratio will be the same as the original system. When the time comes, you can tell everyone that this is an additional 10% of the territory reward from Lord Ron!"
Nika immediately objected to the idea that 20% of the pure territory income would be enough to divide, and she also subconsciously got into the zone when it came to territory affairs.
"My lord, you mustn't..."
"Why not? Even if you don't want it, there will always be people in your clan who need it. The others who participate in managing the territory also have large families."
With the added gesture of goodwill and the showering of magic crystals, Ron felt he had boosted his loyalty once again, and chuckled to himself.
Haha, Ron is so clever! ヾ(⌒?⌒*)
After thinking about it, Nika agreed.
Ron added, "Then you can still decide where to spend the remaining 60% of the net income magic crystals from this quarter, whether it's for city construction or scenic area planning. By the way, how many magic crystals are currently in stock?"
Developing magical machinery requires as many magical crystals as possible. Magical crystals are needed for everything from early-stage improvements and research, experiments to converting ancient technology into modern technology, manpower, and resources, to later-stage production and promotion.
Nika then reported to Ron the amount of magic crystals in the territory's inventory.
"Yes, I understand. Nika, you're busy. I need to go see my parents..."
In the office, Nika took a long time to come back to her senses. Lord Ron, I really don't know what to say to the lord!
Nika stared blankly towards the doorway, then suddenly blushed slightly: "Actually, Lord, you don't have to do this. Nika will try her best..."
After whispering this to herself, Nika was filled with endless motivation to get things done.
Das! (??????)??
On the other hand, Ron clearly treated them differently, refusing to visit Wright and the others.
Nika was the main person in charge, and the other managers were just involved in management. Moreover, most of them were locals who had been retainers since ancient times and were already bound to the Lance family.
Once a retainer betrays you, it's equivalent to being shunned by the entire noble class. Retainers from generations of families are generally loyal by nature, so seeing your parents is more important.
I also considered visiting the elf manager of the scenic area planning department, but after thinking about it, I decided to postpone it for now. Manager Nika is more important.
Let's go see our parents.
After a short period of time, Ron got the latest version of the luxury magic crystal car and flew straight to the scenic area.
This version of the magic crystal carriage is quite unique, and only then did the people below fully confirm it.
"The...the lord's carriage!"
"The lord has returned."
"The sky..."
"..."
Legend has it that the lord has returned! Wasn't it said that Lord Sandy frequently appeared three years ago? Three years have passed, and Lord Ron has finally returned!!!
Some tourists, however, were hoping to bump into the legendary Lord Sandy, whom they hadn't seen in three years, little did they know that Ron might have already met them.
We drove to the scenic area.
Entrance.
The guards saluted: "Greetings, Lord..."
"My lord!"
"..."
"Alright, you can continue guarding."
Ron drove his car low into the scenic area, then flew a little higher.
Because of the large-scale protective magic set up by the legend, the entrance is relatively fixed, and Ron can only follow this procedure.
Entering the scenic area.
The changes here aren't too significant.
This means there are more people.
On the other side of the magic wall, in the residential area, things have changed somewhat. There are now a few modern buildings without stairs, but the overall style remains largely the same as it was back then.
The estimate is based on the fact that it was built against the mountain.
A style that strives for natural beauty, where modern architecture must adapt to varying heights…
Go to the top floor of the building and pay a brief visit to the elven elder.
As soon as they went inside, Yuna followed Ron out.
For more than three years, Yuna has also studied with the elven elders. Currently, Yuna seems much quieter to Ron.
Sure enough, after three years, people do change a little.
Similarly, Yuna greeted Ron with the same enthusiasm as before.
"Sister Yuna, come on, let's meet my parents together."
Yuna smiled wryly: "Little Ron, let's go!"
That would be Yuna; the nickname "Little Ron" brought back many memories for Ron.
I couldn't be bothered to argue, but Ron's expression showed a hint of reluctance.
Yuna laughed and said, "Alright, Ron, you're taller than me now, so I won't call you Little Ron, I'll call you Big Ron."
Ron was speechless for a moment: "Just like Yuna."
...
Soon after, Ron, Yuna, Borg, and Tina sat together.
Tina's mother distracted Yuna for a short while, and then Borg's father suddenly whispered to Ron, "Ron, Miss Yuna, I think she's quite good. What do you think?"
Alright, they're already pressuring me to get married so soon after we met.
Alright! The Lance family only has one son, Ron changed the subject.
"Father, look, what is this?"
Ron took out a crimson fruit.
The father was indeed pleasantly surprised. He had searched for this magical plant fruit for a long time but could not find it, and his son found it on his first trip.
Borg's father accepted the gift without batting an eye: "Son, don't interrupt, what about your business?"
Ron wasn't thinking about any of that. He had too many things to do right now, and he really didn't have the time or inclination for such important matters.
"Father, if you want our family bloodline, then work hard for it yourself! Didn't you say back then that it was hard to ask the gods? I've brought back the Crimson Fruit and Ron. Let me see, Father, you... you've actually become a Great Swordsman. Isn't that even better? Maybe you won't even need the Crimson Fruit anymore."
What a pleasant surprise! With the help of abundant resources, Father has finally broken through to the Great Swordsman level, and Mother no longer has to worry about the possibility of Father passing away prematurely.
That's wonderful. It's a great thing that my parents are healthy and strong.
If he could achieve a superhuman physique, his past injuries might actually be healed. In the past, perhaps! Because of the status of the gods in the hearts of the people of the ancient world, Ron did not object to his father's intention not to seek divine intervention.
Now, Zhu Hongguo, the father of the extraordinary individual, is in a position to deal with the pressure to get married.
After reaching the Master realm, a person who is middle-aged is actually just like a teenager. After transcending the ordinary, their lifespan increases exponentially.
Ron left with these words: "Father, do your best, and it would be best if you had a sister, and a brother too!"
"Boy..." When his father saw that Ron wanted to leave, he stopped saying "son" and started calling him "boy" like a mentor, which infuriated Borg.
Ron is great in every way, except for this one thing, which Borg and Tina just don't understand. But what's so hard to understand? Don't they realize how old Ron is mentally...?
As Ron left, he said, "Later, we'll go back to the lord's manor together."
We still have to wait. With Rita around, Ron and his parents returned to Sandy City to live together. Borg agreed to this, as his son was back and the family was reunited.
Just then, Yuna, who had been sent away, arrived, along with Tina.
Yuna offered to help tidy up.
Tina was increasingly pleased with Yuna, but when she looked at her husband, Borg, he shook his head silently, and Tina's eyes immediately blazed with anger.
Some time later, when they returned to the Sandy City lord's manor, Tina gave Ron quite a few dirty looks...
Ron simply chose to ignore it.
Whether in this life or the next, the pressure to get married is always there. It's so frustrating! Don't they even consider that their future achievements are uncertain? Tina's mother knows the consequences Tina will face if her father, Borg, doesn't become a great swordsman...
Ron knew perfectly well that he should put it aside for now; nothing relieved his stress as much as developing his territory. He could deal with the future later.
Back at the manor, Ron listened quietly to Tina's admonition.
The world is vast, but parents are the most important. Fortunately, Ron was quick-witted and first explained the important matters... Let's give them a good scolding. Anyway, Ron secretly deduced the rest of the important matters.
With exceptional thinking, multitasking, and supercomprehensive reasoning, Sandy can hopefully avoid making a few mistakes in the future.
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