Chapter 163: Refugees 3

Chapter 163: Refugees 3

TL: Etude

Inside the lords castle of Lakeheart Town, a meeting was underway, attended by various members of the Administration Council and the militarys high command.

Count, this trip to the south has been quite fruitful! Hansel reported proudly. He had returned to Lakeheart Town a few days ago and immediately got to work, tirelessly beginning the recruitment of new personnel and the resettlement of refugees.

In addition to the refugees, weve also recruited 56 individuals of various professions, including blacksmiths, teachers, alchemists, and doctors Before he could finish, Paul started clapping enthusiastically.Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

Well done, Hansel. I didnt expect you to find so many willing to come to the northwest. I thought people in the south believed our region was nothing but barren and harsh.

Hansel smiled and said, Count, if one searches with dedication, one will always find what they are looking for. There are always those whose lives arent going as planned, those who wish to try their luck

Alright, alright, lets leave the assignment of these peoples positions to Steward Ford. Lets talk about the refugees now.

Paul interrupted Hansels introduction, musing that those willing to come seemed like outcasts of their own industries. Well, he didnt need any master-level talents for now; anyone who could work would do.

How many refugees have arrived in our territory by now?

Hansel quickly calculated in his mind and responded, According to the latest statistics, a total of 421 refugees have arrived in Alda.

Will there be more coming?

Of course, Count. And there will be many. The 500-plus figure I mentioned was just the latest number before I left, but the several shelters weve set up are still receiving refugees. They will keep coming to the northwest bay.

Im curious, arent the kingdoms army and the rebels facing off near Thorn Fortress? How are these refugees getting through?

This time, Schroeder answered his question.

My Lord, Thorn Fortress is not meant to completely block north-south traffic. Its easy for refugees to bypass it.

Then whats the point of building such a fortress? Cant the enemy just easily circumvent it as well?

As for their belongings, oh my Lord, what possessions did they have? Nothing but ragged clothes that fell apart upon washing, which we had to discard. Besides, havent we provided them with new clothes, far better than what they originally had?

Miss Dias was clearly unsatisfied with his explanation, and a heated argument ensued between the two.

Both of you, please!

Paul, overwhelmed, gestured for them to stop.

Once the argument had subsided, Paul said, Miss Dias makes a good point. These refugees are already suffering enough; we shouldnt add to their misery. Hansel

Hansel immediately stood up. Yes, my Lord. Your instructions?

Paul, adopting a bureaucratic tone, said, From now on, we must not treat those who will become our subjects harshly. Instead, they should feel the warmth of a home and the care of siblings. Understand?

However, when Miss Diass attention was elsewhere, he subtly winked at Hansel.

Hansel internally rejoiced: Count Grayman supports me at least implicitly. Besides, his tone was mild and noncommittal.

He promptly responded, Yes, Count. I will notify the officers in charge of the resettlement operations to be mindful of their demeanor in future tasks.

Eileens face lit up with a victorious smile, giving Paul a sweet smile that made his heart flutter.

In truth, Eileens dissatisfaction with Hansel stemmed not only from her compassion but also from a deeper reason.

She believed that these refugees were displaced due to the war between the royal family and the rebels. As a member of the royal establishment, she wanted to do her utmost to improve their lives, in part to alleviate her own guilt.

Of course, this was a reason she could not openly express at the moment.

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