"But... there should still be opportunities to communicate again, right!" Andrew wasn't too pessimistic about it.
In terms of magic power and magic, I have reached a whole new stage.
Even though I'm still Tier Three, if I went back to more than a month ago and faced Rose, Fleur, and that swarm of Desolate Beast attacks, I would definitely win more easily.
"Actually, looking at it this way, it's only the 'speed of tier advancent' that has slowed down, not the 'speed of cultivation'." Thinking this way, Andrew's mood improved.
Knock knock, a knocking sound suddenly rang out.
An Ya's voice sounded from outside the door: "My lord, are you there?"
Andrew collected his thoughts, waved his hand remotely, and opened the door while smiling, saying, "Didn't I already tell you, there's no need to knock every ti you co to find here.
Is it urgent?"
Although An Ya is a workaholic, she usually wouldn't co to find at this hour.
Not entirely for avoiding suspicion.
In fact, neither Andrew nor An Ya had any intentions of avoiding suspicion. An Ya would co to find Andrew if she had questions, and Andrew would directly seek out An Ya if he had matters to discuss.
"It's not too urgent, but I think it's better to report to you today rather than dragging it until tomorrow."
An Ya smiled slightly and walked into the room, then her expression turned serious and she continued, "Here's the situation, the patrol team just caught a batch of people during their routine patrol and night watch. According to their confession, they ca to... steal water. They're a group of thieves."
"Oh?" Andrew raised his eyebrows slightly, then nodded.
The residents of the Inner Sea Desert are generally quite kind and simple-hearted.
But where there are people, there are conflicts.
Andrew believes that in human nature, good outweighs evil, but there is still evil, isn't there?
Over the past month, so many people have co to seek refuge, working hard with their own hands to earn clean drinking water, so their families can live better.
So by now, it's really nothing unusual that so are trying to get good water without working for it, sneaking around like rats.
An Ya then ntioned a few towns' nas, where these water-stealing thieves reportedly ca from.
Andrew couldn't help but sneer: "If I rember correctly, the Chief Mages of these towns are all from the Magic Guild, aligned with Earth Fire, right?"
Over the past month, Andrew has been waiting for news, participating in the expansion.
While studying magic, he was also learning the essential knowledge of the Fla Realm.
Among these was information about the towns around the Wildfire Territory and various places in the Inner Sea Desert.
In fact, it was hard not to learn.
Every ti An Ya reported her work, she would ntion, "This person is from which town and has what specialties," "That person is from where and how reliable they are," with an extrely serious and ticulous work attitude!
Andrew listened to this so often that he naturally gained a clearer and deeper understanding of the situation in the entire Inner Sea Desert.
"So, how should we deal with this batch of water-stealing thieves?"
An Ya asked at this point.
Her voice had a slight chill.
She is kind, but not weak.
For those who harm others' interests for personal gain, An Ya feels there's no need to show any rcy.
Water in the Inner Sea Desert is the most precious thing, and stealing water is practically no different from killing in the desert!
Andrew thought for a mont and said, "Have Ivan handle the specifics."
Pausing, Andrew continued, "Actually, the focus isn't just on this group of water-stealing thieves, more importantly, it's about the Earth Fire Mages from the towns that sent them. So tomorrow morning, Ivan and I will personally visit all the towns under the control of the Earth Fire Mages nearby."
Andrew didn't say what they would do during the visits, but it was evidently understood.
Now that all Eight Gates of the Wildfire Territory have been completed using the 'Enchanting Finger', no further expansions would require his involvent.
His magic developnt, after incorporating the 'Enchanting Finger' and 'Long-range Water Needle', was also paused for now.
Andrew was worrying about having nothing to do next!
Plus... it would be a good ti to try out the new magic he developed for combat coordination with both hands, right?
An Ya quickly handed over a list!
She actually had already prepared a list of towns under the control of Earth Fire Mages in the Inner Sea Desert.
However, after handing the list to Andrew, An Ya seed hesitant, as if she had more to say.
"What? Is there a problem?" Andrew smiled, "Or does Sister An Ya want to co with us?"
"You must be joking." An Ya sighed and said, "There's a small part of the list that's actually towns controlled by Warm Fire Mages. This, Miss Barbara she..."
Hearing this, Andrew imdiately understood the source of An Ya's dilemma.
After all, when it cos to precious water resources, it's not particularly surprising that so mages from the Warm Fire Comrce Association might harbor evil intentions.
People like those from the Magic Guild of Shanhai could turn over a new leaf at the very end of their lives.
The Warm Fire Comrce Association naturally has people who disgrace the association.
But the problem is... after all, they are people from the Warm Fire Comrce Association!
Strictly speaking, even if they need to be dealt with, it shouldn't be Andrew's responsibility.
Andrew hasn't inflated his ego to the point where he thinks he can act like the king of the Inner Sea Desert, issuing orders at will.
Especially with the upcoming plans, it's crucial to establish communications with the Warm Fire Comrce Association and seek business cooperation.
There might even be a chance to provide military support to the Warm Fire Comrce Association, which is engaged in the dual fire war with the Magic Guild.
The dual fire war is a real war! A war!!
At such tis, mishandling a small matter could unnecessarily create a rift between the Wildfire Territory and the Warm Fire Comrce Association.
"I see, so that's why you ca to report this to imdiately, An Ya?"
Andrew finally understood.
He thought carefully for a mont and quickly made a decision: "Let's leave this matter to Barbara. Since they are people from the Warm Fire Comrce Association, let Barbara, the third miss of the association, handle it personally. I believe she will co up with a solution that everyone can accept!"
As soon as he finished speaking, An Ya handed over a prepared explanation docunt to Andrew.
She had already thought it through, but as the administrator, her direct superior was Andrew, not Barbara.
So, even if she needed to reach out to Barbara, it had to be explained through Andrew.
The key point is, An Ya handed over the explanation docunt without saying anything like "Yeah, I was thinking the sa."
She simply smiled and said, "Wise decision, my lord!"
"This..." Andrew glanced at the explanation docunt in his hand, then at An Ya, and couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Whoever marries An Ya in the future is truly blessed beyond asure!"
So capable, and so considerate! What's crucial is that her consideration doesn't co off as flattering, but rather gives a professional and advanced impression! This... this..."
Andrew had to admit that his heart couldn't help but skip a few beats!
He was really moved!!
"What are you talking about? Is there sothing that needs my attention?"
Barbara's voice suddenly rang out.
Compared to An Ya, who knocked on the door to enter, Barbara's way of entering was more "Barbara-like."
She ca in through the window.
If An Ya is the epito of "consideration," balancing assertiveness with humility, she has a gentle exterior and a strong interior.
Barbara, however, never bothered with "male considerations." She's never polite to Andrew, but when Andrew saved her from the brink of failure during a near-fatal strike against Rose, she couldn't hide her inner reliance on him as she fell into his arms.
She can be described as having a strong exterior and a gentle interior.
As a Tier Three Warm Fire Mage, after integrating the "Warm Fire Order" from the battle with Rose, Barbara's power has now peaked higher than ever before.
Before Tier Eight, no profession is capable of sky-controlling flying.
However, using a few simple Warm Fire Magic spells to climb up to the third floor and climb through a small window was no challenge.
"Hey, I'm the lord of this Wildfire Territory, Barbara. You should stop using such strange ways like coming in through the window."
Andrew grumbled a bit and then handed over the docunt, "Here, take a look yourself."
After reading it, Barbara didn't waste words; with determined eyebrows, she imdiately declared fiercely, "What? There are such disgraceful people in our family? Ordering soone to steal water and failing?! Capture this person and send them for family judgnt without hesitation!! If they need to be executed, I don't object either!"
Andrew: "…"
An Ya: "…"
Andrew nodded at An Ya, saying, "Yes, handle it as third miss Barbara said. Capture them, and then send them back to the Warm Fire Comrce Association to face… the family judgnt."
An Ya held back her laughter and nodded in acknowledgnt.
She glanced at Barbara, nodded slightly, and then turned to leave and get busy again.
Watching An Ya leave, Andrew turned back, smiled, and asked, "And you? Why have you co to see so late?"
He thought, being the lord of this Wildfire Territory is too comfortable!
A sexy, beautiful, gentle, and capable territory administrator, and a young, pretty, long-legged, slim-waisted comrce association third miss, both visiting my room late at night...
If this happens a few more tis, I might not be able to handle it!
Of course, I'm not saying I want to refuse; if such things continue to happen, they should happen as often as possible! No need to be polite!!
Andrew's face couldn't hide a shy and flirtatious expression.
However, this expression quickly froze on his face.
Then it swiftly transford into a surprised, serious, and solemn expression.
Barbara's voice trembled slightly as she said, "I've received news from ho!
The dual fire war has ended!!"
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