Chapter 11

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"So, I've been granted a territory..."

I spread the map on the table and confirmed it with Elysia.

"Tiars... Ah, here it is!"

Elysia pointed to the southeastern part of the continent.

Given her background in the convent, she can read.

So, she read the text where Tiars was depicted and tilted her head.

"Tiars, State? It says it was one of the old eleven states."

"Ah, yes. It was part of the territory during the time of the Luxia Empire, before the Holy Luxia Empire. In name only, though; in reality, it wasn't under control. Now, it's called a demon-infested wilderness, where many wild monsters live."

"Eh? That's—"

"Probably, there are no citizens. No tax collectors have been sent from the capital either."

Well, they wouldn't just hand over a valuable territory like that.

Elysia looked puzzled.

"But, how do you plan to govern such a place?"

"You don't really need to govern it. Basically, as long as your territory is stable, you can stay in the capital indefinitely."

In peaceful times, you can entrust governance to your family or subordinates.

Of course, the lord has the obligation to pay taxes to the emperor.

But that's only if there are citizens. Tiars has no citizens, so there's no need to pay taxes.

Moreover, border barons are exempt from taxes for defending the border.

"So, there's no need to go to Tiars?"

"Yeah, not really... but"

"But?"

"Since it's a rare opportunity, I thought I'd go and take a look. I want to make some money, and it could be a bit of a trip."

As a lord now, I can legally stay away from the court for a long time.

"Of course, Elysia, you can stay here if you want."

"No, I will accompany you! Wherever Lord Alex is, whether it's a demon-infested wilderness or anywhere else!"

Elysia answered immediately, with a face that seemed excited.

Elysia has always worked in the convent. She's probably only been out to the capital's market.

So, she's curious about what's outside the capital.

Well, I haven't been outside the capital much either...

In any case, I don't plan to go to the deepest part of the demon-infested wilderness. It's dangerous, and I only intend to go as far as the outskirts.

"That's reassuring. Well, we need to make some preparations."

Items can be stored in the *Pandora Box*.

If possible, I'd like to get a horse for travel.

I could use *Teleport* in a place where no one can see, but I can't use it openly on a busy road.

I'd like to have some guards, but I'm not sure how many people I can *Teleport* with. I don't want to show dark magic to too many people, so I'm thinking of going just with Elysia.

"In any case, we need to go shopping. Elysia, let's go to the city."

"Yes!"

And so, we headed to the commercial district of the capital.

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