The capture of those around him had no bearing on the merman prince. It was just that such an incident had occurred in the territory, and the lord should be returning soon.
Although he had met the elven prince these past few days, he had not obtained what he desired.
The elves had entrusted all their merchandise to Viscountess Angelina, who was in charge. If he wanted anything, he would have to purchase it from her.
If he wished to buy directly from the elves, it would mean snatching it from Angelina's hands, which would offend the Rose Viscountess.
Not only would the elves not grant him the right to sell their goods, but this Viscountess herself was someone he could not afford to offend.
Although this territory was remote, it contained many novelties. His servants and subordinates had recently bought a lot of items.
Upon seeing them, he found them to be of great value. He could purchase them in bulk and sell them elsewhere, surely fetching a high price.
For instance, he found this paper quite useful now, though it was not suitable for the sea folk, as it was not waterproof. However, it should appeal to other races on land.
There were truly many things here, and not many merchant caravans had discovered this treasure trove yet. They could be one step ahead and reap the benefits.
Of course, he also wished to gain the friendship of this Viscountess, which would grant him greater authority. He had already discovered that this territory possessed a charm unmatched elsewhere.
He also seemed to sense the presence of other sea folk here. Recalling the dragon's connection and the information he had previously known, he guessed the identity of that sea creature.
He pondered whether he should also pay a visit to the princess of the water spirit tribe.
After Lin Yan was brought back by Maurice, she did not rush to see the captured radiant knight. Instead, she first handed over the items she had brought back to her assistant, instructing her to process them.
Then, she inquired of her maid if anything had happened recently.
Upon his return, Maurice handed the items to Lin Yan's maid and then went to the academy to find other dragons.
After listening, Lin Yan began to deal with the accumulated affairs from her absence.
"Inform that guest from the merman tribe that I will be free tomorrow and tell him to come tomorrow morning."
"Yes, my lord. And when do you plan to see those people in the dungeon?"
"In a few days. Since it's confirmed they've been captured, there's no need to see them in a hurry. Let them stew for a few days."
If she saw them immediately upon her return, they would know she valued them, and they would certainly not tell the truth.
She had already guessed who had taken action, so why would she be eager to meet them? It would be a mercy if she didn't simply end their lives.
"Alright, I will go and inform Mr. Egbert now." The maid replied very respectfully. Seeing that her presence was no longer needed, she withdrew from Lin Yan's study.
Lin Yan looked through the recently piled-up matters and found that her mother, Madam Santi, had handled everything excellently. She seemed to be born for this domain.
Lin Yan felt she should grant her more authority, allowing her to fully utilize her talents. As for her elder brother, Egbert, he also seemed to have found a suitable career.
It was just that he was still single, which caused Madam Santi some worry. However, Lin Yan noticed that her brother did not seem to be in any hurry.