System vs Rebirth

Chapter 1154: Finishing Arrangements "I see. I will take care of the market in the city to avoid further conflicts. In addition, we can also use the three great merchants to make it easier. Instead of this city, I believe that most merchants are aiming for the next city."

"Fair enough." Noel nodded. "For the time being, I want you to keep an eye on all that matters. And just make sure that you maintain the strict background check when they want to stay here."

"Understood." Balott nodded. "There's one thing that I'd like to know, sir. About the upper-class residential district, what are you planning to do with it?"

"Are you asking about which nobles will be allowed to stay?"

"Yes."

"First come, first served. Everyone can buy it as long as they follow the regulations. However, the regulations will be much stricter. I don't mind if it's bought by an enemy's faction, but just ensure that not all the top mansions are bought by them."

"About that… I believe that the other kingdoms will be interested in it, especially the Greenwood Kingdom. They definitely love to buy it for Princess Livia, don't they?"

"Yeah. If they use it as her house, it'll be much easier for them to come here. But just make sure that you leave one mansion free."

"Is there someone you'd like to give it to?"

Noel pointed at Balott. "That's exactly what I want."

"So you're planning to use the mansion to make people think that there is someone important enough for you to reserve a mansion for them. This way, there will be some rumors about their wildest imagination to guess that person. But actually, it remains empty because you just want it to be empty."

"Yeah." Noel nodded. If they realized it, he could simply say that the mansion was to honor his parents. The people didn't know that his parents hadn't died after all.

Noel contemplated for a moment. "By the way, do you have a connection to someone who is good at managing internal security? I want to separate the soldiers from the new division that is tasked with managing the security of the city."

"A new division?" Balott understood why Noel asked him this question. In the end, a new division meant a new budget, so it was only right for Noel to ask his opinion first. Unfortunately, Balott could only shake his head. "Unfortunately, I don't have any connection to such a person. For such an important role, he not only has to be capable but also powerful.

If possible, the former captain of the Ardagan family's army is very suitable.

who is good at training soldiers, the former captain is good at managing tasks. The reason there was no riot when your father just took over the family was because of

former captain, huh?" Noel knew that the Ardagan family was in a bad state during his grandfather's era. It changed when his father took over, but he never really thought about it deeply. It seemed that he

so we can always create a new division. However, once we reach certain progress, we need to think of a

years, right?" Noel asked for confirmation. The only reason he was this aggressive was due to the incoming demon

have a big silver vein. Probably the second or third biggest vein among the four kingdoms. Instead of

or combine

Balott raised a finger. "As for the last matter, I'd like to

"Jasmine?"

an

"How much?"

Balott raised five fingers.

Noel tilted his head in confusion. However, when he noticed Balott's worried expression, it seemed he was wrong.

told him it was an exorbitant amount. However, Balott had yet to give

tell me…

She is asking for five million gold

"Are you serious?"

was just for the

frowned. "Why would she ask for that kind of money? Even if we sell all the available housing in our city, we could

million to be exact, but yes." Balott sighed. "The problem started after she sneaked into

Dimitri

her, there is fertile land spanning about 20% of our total territory. All of them are still considered demon territory, but if we expand there, we might be able to become one of the top wheat producers. And

couldn't help but furrow his

it at the northwest. It wasn't that far

saw this, he hurriedly wrote a letter and handed it to Balott. "Once Incetta comes, give her this letter. If she says yes,

"Understood."

should know about the ancestral land and their specialty,

that all?" Noel