Alex answered with a big smile, “Hard work, mostly, together with a few smaller versions of the equipment I have in my lands. I made a few drawings, and the orphans made them themselves. They learned how to work with them. They stock the harvest, sell the surplus, raise cattle, and sell some calves. With all that, they also learned a trade as a farmer, a seller, or a craftsman. With time, they have become rather good, and their crops are increasing. It wasn’t like this the last time I was here. It seems they are working hard.”
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Alex offered his right arm to the smiling Viscountess, who gladly grabbed it before the frowning of three jealous women. She noticed the looks and asked while entering the building, “Do you mind telling me why you have three women on the brink of twisting my neck? They are your women, or what? Did you tell them they needed to ask for my permission to date you?”
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Shinatobe faced the screaming Mage and covered his mouth to stop the screams. “Your Guards, for as good as they may be at extorting information from a prisoner, lack experience and a strong stomach. I have no problem with cutting his fingers and making him eat them. He will speak in no time, won’t you?”
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Sakamo Ryu shrugged. “It wasn’t that expensive, and I think those are semi-precious stones. The crystal may look simple, but with that colour and the properties it has, it could cost a fortune indeed, but the woman that sold it to me is a friend, and she gave me a very special discount.”
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Anika grumped, with Wenammy, Okami, and Pearl joining her. Alex hugged them, promising to return as soon as possible. He left with Nadyian to his room, and Anika snorted.
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Nadyian slowly nodded. “I think I understand. It seems Alex is indeed very powerful. No wonder all these women have become attracted to him.”