Philena's simple greeting made Lear's slender figure the focus of the entire room.
However, neither of them paid any attention to the opinions of others.
As a level 16 archmage, the Glory of the Empire, and the Princess of Loran City, Philena is the center of attention wherever she goes, the absolute protagonist and focus.
The gaze of these pioneering lords was of no value.
Lear's intelligence system and his divine status gave him ample confidence.
After merging with the divine essence, his state of mind underwent a transformation.
Even a beautiful flower from the North like Philena could not stir any emotion within him.
Elegantly ascending to the high platform in the hall, Felena's deep, jewel-like eyes slowly swept over the crowd.
The voice was neither too fast nor too slow, gradually increasing in volume until it became powerful and resonant.
"The Griffin Empire was established amidst ruins."
"It has been passed down for more than two thousand years."
"Our ancestors all made great contributions to the empire."
"They all shed their blood for the empire."
"Everyone has a glorious past and has left an indelible mark on history."
"No matter how long we have been in decline, no matter how old and dilapidated we are, we will never forget our glorious past."
"Today, everyone will reclaim their former glory and honor and embark on the road to conquer the wilderness."
"Regardless of victory or defeat, you are already victors when you stand before me, willing to bear the glory of nobility."
"To die cowardly, or to bloom brilliantly."
"You have made your choice."
"Heroes of the Griffin Empire, citizens of Loran City, I am proud of you."
The clear and firm voice was like a shot of adrenaline, penetrating everyone's hearts.
He was praised without reservation by such a dazzling goddess.
They were all so excited that their faces turned red and their blood was boiling. They couldn't wait to rush into the wilderness and expand their territory!
They were praised as heroes by the goddess!
Yes, a hero!!
It's as if at this moment, we have already succeeded in our mission and returned in glory!
Lear's eyes flickered slightly.
It's hard to understand this kind of emotion without experiencing such an environment and the life of a fallen nobleman.
"Next, all pioneering lords, please choose the territory you wish to conquer."
"You can explore it individually, or you can explore it together."
"A territory that already has an owner or has been chosen cannot be chosen again."
The conquest of expansionist lords was for the purpose of clearing wilderness and occupying land for the empire, not for internal strife.
Therefore, when making plans, we try our best to avoid disputes.
The wilderness is extremely dangerous, and a single pioneering lord cannot accomplish it alone; they can also explore together.
This is often the best option for those fallen nobles. If one person can't do it, then two, five, or even ten people can stick together, right?
In this way, quite a few pioneering lords actually succeeded in establishing their territories.
However, this also means that one's power must be shared with others, whether this is good or bad depends on individual choice.
"A region that has already been selected for development can only be reselected if it still cannot establish a town after five years."
"The territory you are expanding is of great importance to you all, so please consider it carefully before making your choice."
The words fell.
Philena waved slightly.
A surge of immense magical power erupted forth.
A pale blue image of a magical map appeared behind them.
Mountains and rivers, grass and trees, and stones are all on it. The river flows slowly, and the grass and trees sway in the wind, full of vitality and lifelike.
"This is a wilderness map, drawn by the city of Loran over thousands of years of continuous exploration."
"There will be an update every year."
"The green areas that have already been designated are areas that the reclamation lords are currently cultivating or that have not yet reached their five-year deadline. These areas cannot be selected. The remaining areas are open to your selection."
Looking around, there are two or three hundred scattered green areas.
Half of them displayed town icons.
Compared to the vast map, it was insignificant.
This alone demonstrates the risks faced by pioneering lords.
The city of Loran has been established for a thousand years, during which time countless pioneering lords have ventured into the wilderness every year.
However, in such a long period of time, only about a hundred territories were established stably.
Most of these are small towns and cities with thousands or tens of thousands of people.
Moreover, most of them are within 300 to 500 kilometers of Loran City, far from venturing into the wilderness.
Many people realized this, and the excitement in their eyes gradually cooled down.
But more often, it was the sight of the town icons above that filled their eyes with fervor.
They knew that some cities already had populations exceeding 200,000.
Those nobles who established their own territories enjoyed absolute power!
Loran City, the largest city in the Northern Province and the pride of the Griffin Empire, was founded a thousand years ago by the first Grand Duke of the Loran family on the wilderness.
The other party was the first pioneering lord!
The examples of role models constantly inspire them to move forward.
They will surely have a place among them!
"Now, you can start making your choices. The whole day is yours."
As soon as the words were spoken, a voice rang out from the crowd.
"Your Highness, I have made my choice."
The crowd immediately turned to look at the person who had made the sound.
He wore a long black robe, exuding a heroic and extraordinary aura, with a golden phoenix tail flower pattern embroidered on his chest.
It was that boy again.
Philena glanced at the slightly slender but calm and composed figure, her gaze shifting slightly.
"Lord Lear Els, what is your choice?"
Lear points to the area marked on the map.
"Muddy swamp".
As soon as the word was uttered, everyone's eyes turned to the map, followed by a commotion.
"A muddy swamp?!"
"Huh? That area is at least a thousand kilometers away from Loran City."
"It would take him more than half a month to get there, how could he dare to do that?"
"Are you out of your mind?!"
Felena also seemed a bit off.
"Your Excellency, I must remind you that no one has ever established a territory thousands of miles away in the wilderness."
"The dangers deep in the wilderness are beyond imagination."
Li Er said slowly.
"If there's no one else, then I'll be the first."
In the wilderness, only this swamp hides the power.
Entering the swamp is like a dragon entering the sea or a tiger ascending to the mountains.
From then on, birds could fly freely in the sky, and fish could leap freely in the vast sea.
As soon as he finished speaking, the expressions of the people in the room changed again.
A hint of respect rose in their eyes.
Regardless of the other party's true intentions and thoughts, these words are so damn inspiring!
Aren't we pioneering lords just like that?
If no one's here, then we'll be the first!
If you don't even have this much courage, how can you talk about becoming a pioneering lord?
Those who can receive greetings from His Highness are indeed extraordinary!
Philena's eyes flickered slightly as she gave him a deep look.
"Lord Lear, your courage is admirable."
From the very beginning, the other party exuded certainty and strong self-confidence.
She could sense that it wasn't arrogance or the haughtiness of looking down on the wilderness, but rather a deep-seated confidence.
That kind of power is quite infectious.
She couldn't understand why a descendant of a fallen noble family living in the slums could be so confident.
At this moment, a rare sense of anticipation arose.