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Feli covered her forehead and fell into deep thought.

She didn't understand why Ron, who seemed so wise, would say such stupid things?

After much hesitation, she decided to give Ron a lesson, just as she did when teaching students at Merlin College.

"Knight Ron, I have no intention of belittling you, but the words I'm going to say next might embarrass you. Are you willing to listen?"

"Of course!" Ron said frankly: "If I feel embarrassed, it's my own fault."

"OK!" Feli smiled: "Knight Ron, in your eyes, the law represents enforcement power, just like your actions. What you say must be done. But in my eyes, the law represents binding force, and the manifestation of this binding force in politics is the rules of the game. Everyone who wants to play the game must follow these rules."

"Although this is a war without gunpowder smoke, the cost of failure is likely the demise of a family. Take the matter of stationing in the territory. Just as you said, the empire is unlikely to send someone to check, but this is not important at all. What's important is the political game in the rear."

"If we report to the empire that there are people stationed in that territory and clearly state who they are. But in fact, when our political enemies send people posing as robbers to attack and find nothing there. Then they will make a big fuss about this matter, and we will be unable to refute."

"The subsequent result can be imagined naturally. You know, we established the territory there and damaged the interests of many noble families. Many families regard us as a thorn in their side. In order to get rid of us, they will do anything."

"Having said so much, I think you probably understand what I mean. The essence of this matter is not in the territory in the front, but in the struggle in the rear."

"Therefore, even if we have been losing wealth and manpower because of that territory, we must strictly enforce the law just to stop the mouths of our political enemies."

"Of course, if possible, I hope you can actually repel those bastards in the front. Use a big victory and the heads of those knights posing as robbers to declare the ownership and strength of the territory."

"Just like the beginning of the lord's declaration: Anyone who invades our territory will pay the price! If you can really do it, not only can you have a good life in the front territory, but we can also help you more in the rear."

After hearing this, Ron lowered his head in front of Feli for the first time.

He always felt that he was a traveler and had extensive knowledge. Facing these silly residents of the other world, he always felt a sense of superiority.

However, after listening to the other party's words, although he knew that the other party was asking him to go to his death, he was not distressed by it but was impressed by the other party's knowledge.

"Is this woman really only fifteen years old?" Ron muttered in his heart.

"I understand. It's really my lack of knowledge. I actually asked such a stupid question." Ron said with a wry smile:

"But, please allow me to ask another stupid question. Why do we have to build that territory?"

"As you said, it's a natural port and you can lay the piers and unload the goods at any time. Just sail the ships there and build the piers and unload the goods directly, isn't it good?"

"Very interesting question!" Feli smiled:

"What you said is all correct, but you must understand a legal fact. Our Moore family has never transported any goods to the border by sea, not even a grain of food. The game rules are written like this, and we do it like this and strictly enforce it."

"As for why there are goods sent from that territory to the border? Yes, they are all the outputs from that rich territory. This is within the game rules. Whether they believe it or not is not our concern. Just as you said, no one will go there to check. Within the game rules, no one will attack us for this matter."

"If there is such a fool jumping out to make trouble, I dare to say to his face that the weapons sent to the border grew on the trees of the territory. There is no need to reason because it was him who broke the game rules first. Not only do we not need to reason, but we can also humiliate him severely. He doesn't even know that weapons can grow on trees. His knowledge is too shallow."

"You can believe me. When this really happens, everyone will stand on my side, accusing that person of having no knowledge and not even knowing such common sense, and ruthlessly drive him out of the game."

"Of course, there is actually another reason. If we haven't developed that territory and have been secretly transporting goods from there, it's of course possible. But since it has been developed, we cannot give up unless we no longer do the border business. Once we give up, it will be taken over by others immediately."

"This person may be an ally, but more likely an enemy. If it's an ally, it's okay to pay some handling fees and still be able to trade. But if it's an enemy, I don't need to say more!"

"I'm enlightened!" Ron took a sip of coffee to hide his embarrassment: "However, why do I feel that I'm bound to die when I go there. Not only do I have to face the harsh environment but also the fierce enemies, and there is not even a place to live. The key is that you still want me to win a big victory in the front. This is really too difficult!"

After hearing this, Feli smiled wryly: "What demands do you have? Just say it directly! Don't pretend to complain in front of me."

"I remember this time we are going by boat, right!" A hint of cunning flashed in Ron's eyes:

"I hope to keep that ship there. At least this way, I don't have to sleep in the wild. This request is not excessive, right!"

"No, this request is too excessive!" Feli refused without even thinking:

"Please don't have such illusions. That is the most precious resource of our family and is much more important than the lives of knights."

"How many people will follow me to the territory and land?" Ron asked with a bitter face: "And how many supplies?"

"If possible, I hope you go ashore alone, but I guess you won't agree. So three people are arranged to go with you."

"Of course, these three people do not include my sister and that woman named Lir."

After Feli replied, she thought for a while and then continued:

"As for the supplies, they are mainly some food and essential items for the winter, such as tents, stoves, cold-proof clothes, and the like."

"Ah!!! Isn't this just a commander with no troops!" Ron was shocked: "You are really too much! You just want to send someone there. You don't care whether they live or die. As long as you can maintain that game rule."

"Please don't be so desperate!" Feli said seriously:

"That territory, except as a shelter of the game rules, has no other use. If too many people go there, it's not good. Having a powerful family member stationed there is actually the best choice."

"And you are the most suitable candidate."

"From the moment I allowed my sister to go with you, you should know that I absolutely trust you."

"Perhaps, you will think that I am cold-hearted and treat my own sister as goods for trading. It's also my fault for not respecting you and just treating you as a sacrifice. I can understand all of this, but please don't just look at the surface."

"I'll tell you one more thing. Maybe you can understand my difficulties."

"My sister has no talent and basically has no ability to do useful things for the family. But her daily food, clothing, housing and transportation cost more than the expenses of an ordinary family for ten years. This is just the basic living expenses, not including other expenses."

"She can neither generate any income for the family, but the family has to pay for her extravagant life. Is there such a good thing in the world? Could it be that because of family affection, the family has to support a useless person unconditionally?"

"In times of peace, perhaps it's possible. But in this era of the law of the jungle and the supremacy of the strong, how could there be such a good thing!"

"You have stayed in Lane Town for so many years and should have witnessed the intricate relationships here."

"You should also understand what I mean. It seems peaceful and stable here, but in fact, undercurrents have long been surging. Anyone who is in this place cannot stay out of it."

"Even a small place like Lane Town is like this. It's even more cruel in the imperial capital."

"When dealing with the game rules, a small mistake is likely to mean the downfall of the family."

"The achievements of our Moore family today did not fall from the sky. They were earned by the hard work and struggle of every member! Now that you are also a member of our family, you naturally cannot be spared."

"You have also seen that although I have the right to speak within the family, I am still sacrificing for the family. I don't like my fiancé, but I still have to marry him because he is the eldest son of the Duke of Lorraine, the owner of Lane Town."

"And I can also tell you the truth. That eldest son doesn't even look up to me. What he has in mind is an imperial princess. Don't think that I'm very glorious in Lane Town. When I go to the imperial capital, those princesses and noble ladies call me a country girl."

"But even so, that eldest son still has to marry me. I think you should be able to guess why? You see, everyone is striving to climb up. If you want to live a good life, please put away your useless emotions, deal with everything rationally, contribute your due share, and go all out!"