Ange had no interest in being a city lord. If not for the silver coins and the promise of a market for his crops, he wouldn't bother with that at all. However, the prospect of seizing a fertile piece of land for farming greatly excited him. His eyes gleamed with anticipation.
However, Count Feiwo paused before giving a bitter smile, "If there were fertile lands, our area wouldn't be known as the desert. Two mountain ranges cut off the abundant moisture from the south, resulting in a dry climate with little rain. The only river within our boundaries is the sand river that flows from the mountains, reaching up to Godfall Town."
"The banks of the sand river are the main cultivation areas, but they are far from fertile. Most of the city's food supply comes from outside, and if you want some land, feel free to buy it directly from the City Lord's Mansion. Many barren territories are practically being given away because no one wants them."
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