In contrast, they are more concerned with practical matters:

For example, "How will the land be divided?"

For example, "Who will inherit the treasury of Assam City?"

They stirred, exchanging glances and whispering softly.

Responding to those expectant and even eager eyes, Luo Yan smiled slightly and continued in a commanding voice.

"—Next, is the arrangement regarding land."

"The lands of all tribes will be redivided and serve as the first discussion topic of the Chief Council. In principle, the Great Graveyard agrees to extend based on the inhabitants' living habits. Those residing in the mountains may still dwell in mountainous areas; those living in wetlands may remain close to rivers and lakes; those who prefer a pastoral lifestyle can freely roam the plains."

Hearing the expansion of territories, all the chieftains were delighted, except for the Armored Dragon Clan nobles who felt a pinch, but could only endure it.

Taking in their expressions, Luo Yan continued.

"Additionally, the natural resources of the Gana Continent will be shared by all Lizardmen of the Gutaf United Kingdom. We allow each tribe to manage the natural resources of their land but also require each tribe to open its borders, ensuring the right to free migration of all ethnic groups... You may decide your own future, but you must not restrict your people's movements."

As his words fell, the square again buzzed with whispers.

Freedom of migration?

So... does that mean...

The Armored Dragon Clan can swim in the territories of the Tide Clan, and the Wind Roar Clan can fly to the Armored Dragon Clan's land to hunt?

Most tribes on the Gana Continent lead a nomadic and hunting lifestyle, lacking farming techniques and traditions. For them, land is more of pasture and hunting grounds. If they can hunt on each other's lands, what is the point of dividing the land?

If divided this way, only the Tide Clan and Armored Dragon Clan would benefit: one fishing without competition in the sea, the other farming without needing to roam.

This time, the Lizardmen of the Armored Dragon Clan, who had originally hung their heads low, lifted them again, eyes filled with disbelief. They never expected a sweet reward after a harsh beating.

Meanwhile, Uyana Cui Lin looked at the stage in surprise, then at the aggrieved Aisemata beside her, clearly confused as to why the benefits should fall to the low-presence Tide Clan.

Watching the murmuring Lizardmen, Luo Yan just smiled faintly, unmoved.

Unexpected?

Unreasonable?

Then it's just right.

He had mentioned they could discuss their own matters among themselves, but never said he would discuss the matters of the Great Graveyard with them.

The will of the Great Graveyard would be carried through to the end—he intended to make these Lizardmen, living primitive lifestyles, abandon their original traditions.

The land utilization of nomadic lifestyle was too low.

If they continued their old ways, once the Great Barrier is lifted, they'd be easily overrun by foreign colonizers, and how could they then help him bear the brunt?

Of course, he wouldn't let them fend for themselves.

The acolytes of the Great Graveyard would bring the displaced farmers from the Campbell Duchy to teach them farming techniques, helping them achieve social transformation while reinforcing their faith in him.

From now on, their population would grow tenfold or even dozens of times, becoming a 'Condensation Core' to assimilate incoming colonizers from the Imperial Empire.

All this wasn't impossible.

As to whether this was what they wanted, that was another topic; he hadn't come here as a philanthropist anyway.

The defeated don't have the power to choose.

At least compared to Gutaf, he was quite merciful, at least choosing a stance that makes both sides comfortable.

"Besides the right to free migration, I also have two other basic rights to grant to the Lizardmen of Gana Continent—"

"From today onwards, the slave system will be abolished. No tribe shall enslave others based on bloodline or status."

"—Also, all living sacrificial ceremonies will be prohibited."

"The maximum penalty for violators will be death."

"Volunteering as a sacrificial offering is not allowed!"

Upon these words, the entire square before the high platform erupted in an uproar.

"What?! No more sacrifices?!"

"Then, how will the sun rise?! How will the bountiful years come?!"

"Lord Demon King... we beg you to show mercy, slavery is a rule left by our ancestors, the foundation of our existence..."

A Priest of the Armored Dragon Clan, perhaps anxious, daringly shouted.

"Isn't there slavery in Hell?"

"Yes."

Luo Yan answered his question plainly, then fell silent, leaving the Lizardman blushing with anxiety until he fainted.

Hell certainly has slaves, as does the Imperial Empire, but neither is on the same scale or proportion as here, nor is it mainstream in their respective societies.

And others don't capture them just to eat.

At least not entirely.

If these lizards didn't have a tradition of live sacrifices, if it was just to make the slaves work, he might not even bother with it.

Considering the situation on the Gana Continent, where whole tribes were commonly captured as slaves by other tribes, it was standardized practice.

In extreme cases, the ratio of slaves to free men could even reach 1:1.

This is not about catching some Ratmen or goblins to work in mines but systemic mutual oppression among the main ethnic groups.

Without solving this issue, even if a Chief Council is established, these tribes will end up fighting over the slaves they capture from each other until Lizard brains spill.

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