Many people were dispatched to take over the lords' territories, which, when combined, formed a rather large domain.
Lin Yan did not wish to fall out with the Emperor at this time. Lady Santi offered her a suggestion, so Lin Yan sent people with many treasures to bribe one of His Majesty's lovers.
The lords' bones were not very firm. Three days later, they agreed to serve Lin Yan.
Thus, they lost their territories but became city lords within Lin Yan's domain.
As Lin Yan's territory expanded, the Elf Prince also brought a contingent to congratulate her. However, the Elf Prince who came to offer congratulations was enlisted by Lin Yan. The elves he brought along were all put to use.
She even felt that there were not enough people and sent a message to the Elf King, asking him to send more elves to help.
"Your Majesty, what do you think of my proposal?" Lin Yan looked at the Elf King in the double-sided mirror.
She had just proposed that the elves join in the construction of her territory, allowing elves and humans to coexist harmoniously. This would also provide these elves with opportunities for experience.
Of course, this would also be very beneficial to Lin Yan. It was well known that very few people on the entire continent could read, and it was difficult to train them. Elves could completely fill this gap.
Furthermore, with the elves around, she would not have to worry about the agricultural problems of the entire territory. With elves present, any seed thrown would yield a bountiful harvest.
Of course, the elves' participation would also be very beneficial for their own growth, something the Elf King had always been troubled by. Therefore, Lin Yan knew that he would definitely not refuse.
"I find it very feasible, Angelina. Thank you for always thinking of our elven race."
The Elf King understood what Lin Yan would gain from this matter, but even if Lin Yan hadn't brought it up, they would still have helped Lin Yan's territory.
After all, she had provided immense help to the elven race. Even if the elves worked for her for free, they would be willing.
Now, her actions were indeed for the good of the elven race. The elven race also needed to interact with all other races.
In this manner, within Lin Yan's territory, they would be extremely safe and could also learn much more.
"Your Majesty, you are being too formal. The elves have helped me greatly, and this is mutually beneficial, isn't it?"
"I will send some young elves. I entrust them to your tutelage. Please do not find them foolish."
"How could that be? You are too modest."
The arrival of such a group of elves lightened Lin Yan's burden.
However, elves and dragons had always had a somewhat strained relationship. But these were young elves, and they had no animosity towards dragons.
These dragons also did not wish to quibble with these young elves, so no conflict arose between them.
After a simple training period, the elves were dispatched to those territories. Lin Yan planned to reconfigure these lands.
Before that, the roads had to be built, and then new cities constructed. For road construction, Lin Yan dispatched some recently graduated Earth mages.
These mages had just finished their training in Lin Yan's academy. The highest level they had reached was only second-tier, but it was sufficient for road construction.
Each of them was equipped with an earth-elemental magic crystal provided by the lord and a magic staff given by Master Maurice. They began constructing roads in the planned areas.
The appearance of the elves and the earth mage road construction team greatly stimulated the ordinary people, who had limited exposure to such marvels.
They stood by the construction teams, and every time they cast magic, they were met with gasps of awe.
As for the elven prefects, upon their arrival in these territories, they were met with a throng of onlookers. The elves had grown accustomed to such attention. They diligently assigned tasks and promulgated new decrees.
Although they did not know why the lords had suddenly changed, they felt honored to have an elven prefect and believed they would be able to boast about it for years to come.
The appearance of the elven prefects drew the attention of many on this continent to this region.
The reappearance of elves, the last time they were seen was merely in search of something, and this time they had directly become prefects in a human's territory.
Not one elf, but many elves, caused them to begin paying attention to the Viscountess of Roses, who had been out of contact for a long time.
Not only elves, but those with keen senses also knew that quite a few dragons had appeared in that territory.
What kind of charm did this Viscountess of Roses possess to make both dragons and elves serve her?
"I think I need to make a trip to the North. I wish to meet that Viscountess of Roses and see what kind of abilities she truly possesses!"
"Your Highness, traveling inland is too dangerous," a common merfolk with a blue tail tried to dissuade his prince.
"There are also aquatic beings in that territory, the Water Sprite clan, who are as renowned as we are. I believe there should be no problem for me to go there." The golden fish tail swayed casually in the water. He knew that the Water Sprite princess was there.
What he did not mention was that she had gone there with her husband, that dragon.
The royal lineage of the Water Sprites had always faced difficulties in procreation. The previous king had only one daughter, who fell in love with a dragon at first sight. It was also because of this relationship with the dragon clan that the Water Sprites gained a larger territory in the seas.
Now, this Water Sprite princess had left the sea and gone to a human territory with her husband. This was truly something to be curious about.
This territory must hold many secrets, so he had to go. Even if there were no secrets, it would be worthwhile to befriend the elves, who had been absent for a long time.
Since Maurice had cleared the continent of slave traders, the continent had become considerably safer.
The elves found being prefects to be quite interesting. Lin Yan had a list of tasks drawn up for them and told them that they only needed to complete these tasks. The rest was up to their own initiative.
Each elf had their own ideas. As for the Elf Prince, he did not join them. He remained by Lin Yan's side, helping her and the half-blood dragons awaken their bloodlines.
The Elf Prince's magic had healing properties, so he was of great assistance. It was during this time that he also witnessed the plight of these half-bloods.
"The elven race also has some half-bloods. However, those half-bloods have quite long lifespans. Although not as long as pure elves, their juvenile period is very short," the Elf Prince said, looking at the somewhat aged half-blood dragon and the young parents beside him.
"Half-bloods also have their advantages. Every race has its strengths and weaknesses. Half-bloods can compensate for these weaknesses, but they may also amplify them. This is uncontrollable, much like love, which is also uncontrollable."
Why would there be half-bloods?
It was merely because love was utterly irrational!