Chapter 457: Aphrodisiac Aura Trait

They had no expression, nor did they speak.

Their movements were mechanical.

But an inexpressible ache welled up inside Zhao Chi.

These people had once been vibrant, full of life.

Now they had become like this.

Before long, everyone had set the supplies on the ground, then left Zhao Chi's territory.

After they left, they didn't walk away.

They all stood on the other side of the Fog Wall.

Silently watching Zhao Chi and the others.

Zhao Chi gritted his teeth: "You… are you coming?"

No one responded.

They showed no reaction at all.

"I'm going to destroy this territory, and you'll all be free…"

Still no reaction.

Zhao Chi said: "Thank you all for helping carry the supplies, then… I'll begin now. Goodbye, everyone. I wish you a wonderful life next time."

Still no reaction.

Only those hollow gazes.

Zhao Chi clicked the system.

Clicked on Zhao Ji's territory.

【The current territory lord has already died; please choose a handling method】

【1. Occupy】

【2. Vassal】

【3. Destroy】

If it were a normal enemy, choosing 【Occupy】 would actually be quite good.

After occupation, the two territories would be permanently connected.

The Fog Wall at the border would completely vanish.

And there were large numbers of ready-made buildings inside, so he wouldn't have to rebuild.

Many of Zhao Ji's buildings were made of stone, which took an extremely long time to construct; getting them directly would still be quite good.

Besides, there were some special buildings in Zhao Ji's territory; if he occupied it, he could use them directly too.

Destroying it would really be a pity.

When he had first arrived, he could clearly feel that this territory was larger than his own.

Zhao Ji must have expanded quite a bit of territory.

If Zhao Chi occupied it, all of that would be his too.

But Zhao Chi couldn't possibly occupy it.

After all, this was Zhao Ji's territory; if Zhao Chi occupied it, those nobles would know instantly.

Wouldn't that be plainly seeking death?

【Vassal】 was also a good option.

Once vassalized, the people within the territory would govern themselves.

Zhao Chi could set a tax rate and collect money regularly.

Or have them regularly deliver supplies, such as equipment and food.

He could also have them regularly provide population, such as young women, and so on.

And he wouldn't have to manage any of it himself.

When war broke out, he could send them to serve as cannon fodder; that was also quite good.

But Zhao Chi couldn't choose this either right now.

He couldn't let Zhao Ji's territory continue to exist.

So the only option was 【Destroy】.

That wasn't bad either.

【You have chosen to "Destroy" the current territory; everything within the territory will be cleared. Confirm?】

Zhao Chi looked at those humans again.

"Alright, goodbye everyone. I bless you."

Clicked 【Confirm】.

"Th… thank you……"

Hmm?

Zhao Chi jerked his head up.

There was already nothing in front of him.

Only the Fog Wall continuously rolling and closing together.

Were they saying thank you?

"Gu Qing, did you just hear some sound?"

Gu Qing shook her head: "What? The wind from the mist flowing?"

"No, someone said thank you. It seemed to be those humans."

"No, my lord. Are you perhaps too tired? How could they possibly speak?"

Gu Qing stepped closer and gently pressed her palm to Zhao Chi's forehead.

Her hand was soft and warm.

Zhao Chi asked Tang Ruan, "Tang Ruan, did you hear it?"

"I didn't either, my lord."

Was I hearing things?

Zhao Chi watched the fog wall before him close up completely.