The aircraft carrier sailed away from the top of the forest where the Forest Hut was located.

This allowed everyone in the Forest Hut to breathe a sigh of relief.

No matter what, even for such a short time, the wise creatures here were still worried about being slaughtered, because Nathaniel’s handling was always like this.

Of a different race, their hearts must be different.

No transformation, no assimilation, no harmonious unity... none of that!

If you can’t be trusted, you’re killed, as long as it doesn’t violate Nathaniel’s common agreement.

Nathaniel’s common agreement, the content of the agreement is specific to those without enmity or grievance.

Like this situation where they invaded for no reason while Lin Ke was away, it’s justified, the Great Wilderness can level the Forest Hut and the wise creatures on it along with the ground.

So, many people of the Great Wilderness were not pleased.

In their view, if it weren’t for the Mist Princess, they could have nearly lost the entire city back then. Although the Forest Hut was merely an accomplice, they should all be killed.

However, because the decisions and orders were given by Lin Ke, the people of the Great Wilderness could only ponder the deeper meaning.

Of course, regardless, Lin Ke’s handling method now clearly situates the dryads and nymphs of the Forest Hut within the scope of the Great Wilderness’s forces, and if they want the same status as the people of the Great Wilderness, they must earn contribution points.

In this light, some smart people thus quieted down, after all those contribution points would ultimately benefit the people of the Great Wilderness.

Only a few ignorant people still shouted to kill.

Of course, there were also a very few people who felt Lin Ke’s approach was too cruel.

But fundamentally no one felt that not allowing traditional costumes and language of the Forest Hut was excessive, as one of Nathaniel’s traditional spoils is slaves.

One choice is to become slaves or fertilizer for the land, causing the Forest Hut and its people to vanish.

Another is to abandon tradition and roots, becoming utterly a person of the Magma Territory.

Which one to choose?

Wise people know, even those who aren’t wise know.

Thus, Lin Ke first sent most of the Faser people back to Faser, and then with the remaining people, piloted the mothership back.

Leaving Lolita, Knicks, and Sophie at the Forest Hut, with the next step being to dispatch a [Secret Text Master] from the Great Wilderness to draw a Space-Time Teleportation Array at the Forest Hut.

Lady Heshan and Vilune also had various arrangements and were quite busy.

But to Lin Ke’s surprise, upon returning to Great Wilderness City, the first to visit him was Diana.

That former [Scribe], now [Judge], the first [Judge] in Nathaniel’s history—Diana.

...

The Great Wilderness Tower.

Lin Ke had just returned there and hadn’t inquired about the happenings of the Magma Dragon Soul during this time when Diana requested an audience.

"Diana? What does she want?" Lin Ke was a bit puzzled, Diana should be busy compiling laws.

As a [Judge], Diana not only had to enforce existing laws but also address legal issues, continuously documenting and annotating the inadequacies of existing laws, and training new [Judges].

Moreover, there are various distinctions in law, such as public laws, civil laws, criminal laws, commercial laws, and so forth, too numerous to count.

One could say Diana should be stretched thin; if Diana were a judge of Earth, Lin Ke would estimate it would take her decades to complete everything, even without sleep.

Fortunately, as a professional, Diana wouldn’t take as long even with sleep, various skills and magic can enhance efficiency, not to mention she can manage without sleep at all.

"I don’t know either, but the moment Diana heard you were back, she came to request an audience immediately." The Magma Dragon Soul Magnalos respectfully said.

"Alright." Lin Ke nodded: "Let her in."

Maybe there’s some problem in the law compilation, or is there some big case?

The Magma Dragon withdrew, then Diana’s figure appeared at the doorway.

"Duke! First of all, congratulations to my Great Wilderness for achieving victory in this war!" Diana thumped her chest with pride and honor: "Long live the Great Wilderness! Long live magmas!"

"The will of the people, cannot be defeated." Lin Ke nodded slightly and pointed to the seat that belonged to Diana: "What’s the matter? Sit down and speak."

"Duke, through this war, it occurred to me we need a law, an external law!" Diana came to her seat and sat down, continuing: "We need a law for external affairs!"

"External law?" Lin Ke raised an eyebrow: "You should know, laws are used to regulate things within our Magma Territory, right? They don’t work with other lords or races."

"Precisely because of this, we should enact it!" Diana’s face was filled with determination: "Otherwise, no one would respect us, nor fear offending us! Just like this war..."

As she mentioned this war, Diana’s expression softened again, and she sighed: "Duke, pardon my boldness, but you are too merciful! You are the kindest wise creature I have ever seen..."

My goodness.

Lin Ke couldn’t help but blink his eyes.

If in his past life, this subtle invasion strategy of national subjugation and extermination were applied, wouldn’t he be called a bandit and butcher by others? Though what he did with the Ugly Nation looked identical on the surface, in essence, it’s different.

Nonetheless, Lin Ke also knew, compared to an era without slaves or massacres, advocating humanitarianism in his past life, Nathaniel is a place where slavery, massacres, and violent terrorism flourish.

So, in Diana’s view, perhaps Lin Ke, compared to any human lord or noble or even nobles of other races, was too merciful.

The Forest Hut had so many people, and they were all of another race, not killing them all was one thing, at least they should be sold as slaves! At least there would be economic return to subsidize war expenses.

But Lin Ke did the opposite, opting to incorporate them entirely.

Even the original war prisoners, the Forest God Sathir hadn’t been dealt with, the Spring and Stream Twin Gods were still transforming, and even those other soldiers had a chance to become part of Great Wilderness City. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Although those soldiers totaled only ten or twenty thousand, Lin Ke’s mercy was still visible.

Surrender and you will not be killed, not being killed is one thing, not being sold as slaves is another!

However, as Lin Ke’s followers, they could mostly understand and comprehend Lin Ke’s intentions, as they knew Lin Ke always valued people the most.

Although Diana hadn’t followed for long, she could faintly guess a bit, so she continued: "...Though your mercy is unparalleled, to prevent external forces from coveting us, we need to enact a law, specifically for external affairs!"

"This law should mainly stipulate our response when external forces infringe upon the interests of the Great Wilderness!"

"We need to specifically appoint external [Judges] to monitor and understand external happenings, and if any force violates, we must strike back with full force..."

"To deter the All Heavens Star Realm!"