Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 175: Disposal
After the search was completed, Owen took the time to write three letters and asked someone to send them to the three noble families of Youm, Collete and Pearl as soon as possible.
Nobles of lower ranks are basically affiliated with the four major families of Dongsheng Fortress, so it is sufficient to directly notify the three major families except the Eddie family to come over and let them act as middlemen.
As for the captured nobles who were affiliated with Duke Eddie, additional people needed to be sent to notify their families.
According to previous war customs, surrendered nobles of the defeated side could be released in exchange for ransom.
Of course, it also depends on the importance of the captured noble and whether the other party still wants this person.
Starting tomorrow, Owen will meet with these people one after another to discuss the ransom they will demand for the release of the captives.
After working so hard for so long, I can finally take a break.
Just as Owen was thinking this, Mapel suddenly walked up to him, saluted, and said.
“Lord Owen, I would like to report to you about the women imprisoned in the dungeon.”
She hadn’t had time to report the riot caused by Fanny, and then everyone was busy capturing prisoners and looting the lord’s castle for treasure.
Mapel hadn’t mentioned this to Owen until now, when she had some free time.
“oh!”
If we hadn’t mentioned this, Owen would have almost forgotten about it. He nodded in agreement and said, “Then go ahead.”
“Yes, I found it in the dungeon…”
Mapel then told Owen everything she knew, including the information that the victim had said that there were more than 20 people imprisoned in the dungeon.
“Tsk! I never thought that guy would do such a sinful thing.”
After listening to the report, Owen couldn’t help but frown, realizing that he had underestimated the bad things Duke Eddie had done in private.
“It seems that I would absolutely feel guilty if I didn’t give him the death penalty.”
This further strengthened Owen’s determination to execute Duke Eddie.
“Um… Lord Owen.”
Mapel asked.
“I’d like to ask, what are you going to do with those imprisoned human women?”
I didn’t expect Mapel to ask about this matter on her own initiative. It seems that she cares about the women who were victimized.
“Mapel, what do you want me to do with them?”
Owen asked.
“Ah? Me?”
Mapel was stunned. She didn’t expect Owen to ask for her opinion.
After thinking carefully, she replied.
“Lord Owen, those eleven human women have nowhere else to go and no prospects for their future. Therefore, I hope you can bring them back to Bianshu Town and provide them with shelter and jobs so they can live out their days in peace.”
“No problem.”
Owen nodded.
“Then do as you wish.”
Those women can be arranged to work in printing workshops.
After all, the church has placed an order for the printing of a thousand copies of the Holy Scripture, and there will be a small holy scripture written by Bishop Flynn in the future, so there is an extreme shortage of manpower there.
Generally speaking, women are more meticulous than men, so jobs like arranging word modules are very suitable for them to do.
“Huh?”
Mapel was a little surprised that Owen agreed so quickly.
This was the first time that her suggestion was adopted, and she felt very happy.
“Then let me thank Lord Owen on their behalf.”
If Owen doesn’t help the victimized women, their lives might be very difficult.
The status of women in this world is generally low because most jobs are physical and women are not welcome.
Most women will find a man to marry as soon as possible after they become adults, and then do housework at home or work on the farm with the man. If they cannot give birth to a boy, they may be persecuted.
After Owen learned about the idea of gender equality from Winston, he once considered whether he should enact a law on gender equality in his territory.
When Winston shared this idea, he was immediately criticized.
He said that doing so was like pitying women, and the key was not the law but the women themselves.
If women do not feel that they are being treated unequally and accept their current low status, no laws will be of any use.
The best way is to give women more opportunities to work and study.
With a job, there will be income, and women’s economic status will naturally improve. Learning can also improve women’s educational level.
Over time, women will realize that they have been treated unfairly in various ways, and the feminist movement will break out.
At that time, Owen only needs to follow the trend and promote women’s liberation to achieve the goal of gender equality.
“By the way, Lord Owen.”
Mapel then asked.
“What should we do with the female elf?”
Speaking of which, there’s also a subhuman imprisoned in the dungeon.
Humans often capture female demi-humans who meet their own aesthetic standards and sell them to nobles and wealthy businessmen for their own pleasure. This is one of the reasons why many demi-human races hate humans.
“She wants to go back to the Venora Council, doesn’t she?”
“Yes.”
“Hmm…”
Owen frowned.
“This is a bit difficult.”
“Is it difficult?”
Mapel asked.
“Do you know where the Venora Council is?”
Mapel shook her head decisively.
“At the westernmost tip of the continent.”
Next, Owen told Mapel that the Dongsheng Fortress was located at the eastern end of the continent. If the female elf wanted to return to the Venora Council, she would have to cross almost the entire continent, which was an extremely long journey.
In addition, if someone discovers that they are elves on the road, they may be caught and sold and become playthings of other nobles. After all, female elves are very popular and valuable.
“Is that so…”
Mapel was a little frustrated.
“How about I go and persuade her to give up and go home?”
“No, take me to her place, I want to talk to her.”
Owen said.
Led by Mapel, Owen came to a guest room.
Opening the door, Mapel went in first and said.
“Ellie Renee, our lord wants to talk to you.”
As soon as Owen entered, he saw the female elf glaring at him, her hands clenched into fists, and she cursed softly.
“Damn man.”
Hearing this, Mapel immediately became unhappy.
“How could you…”
“Forget it, Mapel, I don’t care.”
Owen stopped her.
Then, he looked at Ellie Renee and said calmly.
“I understand your anger towards male humans, but I want to make it clear that I am not the same ‘damned man’ you mentioned. I will not lay a hand on you, please rest assured.”
Ellie Renee knew that she was rescued because of the man in front of her, so she had to suppress the anger in her heart a little.
Then she asked.
“What do you want to talk to me about?”
“I heard you wanted to go home, but do you know where you are now?”
Before being captured by humans, Ellie Renee had been living in a small village in the Venora Council Country and knew little about the outside world.
“I have no idea.”
As expected, Owen could only explain to her again how far Dongsheng Fortress was from the Venora Council Nation.