章 136: The End of Oppression

After his speech, he watched as his trusted generals landed amid the citizens and smiled at their proactiveness. 

Without his command, he heard them share specific examples about their lives in Harmony.

Then, he chuckled when Bart appeased them by recounting the human sisters' story and their last week's trip to Foliaris.

Garduck didn't forget to mention Muramasa. Using his legendary name, he even sold their village as a haven to anyone dreaming of hammering scalding metals to create masterpieces.

Noticing the humans' trembling eyes sparkle, he nodded and let them handle their settlement.

Meanwhile, he commanded the army to clean the streets. He also appointed the aged man back as the salt factory logistic manager. Of course, he made him swear not to falsify the accounts again. But truthfully? He saw the regrets gnawing at his old bones and didn't believe he would do it again—especially without taxes burdening him.