Don't confiscate my identity as a human race

Chapter 339 - 324: Lanci and the Imperial City Prison’s Campus Collaboration Project_1

"We intend to make a concerted effort to apprehend the criminals of the Phantom Gang, and turn them into effective and efficient free-cost labor force. In order to implement this mechanism and increase urban production, we will issue rewards based on the value of the prisoners. Powerful adventurers and mercenaries in both our province and other provinces will see our efforts, and join us as bounty hunters striving to deliver justice,"

Lanci gently lifted his hand pointing towards the distant snowy field, and gave instructions to the several lords,

"Human desires are like rolling stones down a mountain, once it starts, it can never be stopped. Practical benefits are better than anything else. From the beginning, I felt there was no need for the power struggle among you,"

It’s a pity to bicker over something that could easily become a satisfying outcome for all,

Lanci couldn’t understand why these people were doing this.

"....."

The others bowed their heads in silence, worried whether the Lady Goddess was watching them.

It felt that their bickering seemed more human compared to the governor’s speech.

This man would be a war criminal in the time of war.

But they did not dare to speak.

And after going through the test of conscience....

It did seem to be worth a try.

Both the lords and the local people have long been tormented by the Phantom Gang.

Moreover... if it can work, disregarding humanity, the gains might be genuinely positive!

"What about the specific legal risks and operational risks?"

Lord asked with interest.

They do not have the ability to control overly strong or numerous prisoners, and the cost of imprisoning is extremely high.

This is the most troublesome core issue.

"There are no legal risks as long as we draft documents reasonably. Even if the lower house wants to veto the feasibility of ’prisoner labor’ through legislative changes, the upper house has the right to delay the decision. Within that timeframe, I can make this plan more comprehensively popular,"

When Lanci finished speaking, the other lords nodded in shock.

No matter how the lower house feels, the nobles in the upper house, even if they are in the south, are likely to approve the scheme of "prisoner labor".

Even if the north perfects it first, they probably can’t wait to implement it in the south!

Programs of Herram Broadcasting Company can often be seen playing on the giant screens in the bustling streets of Herram.

"Meow, meow?!"

The Cat boss looked up and meowed from Lanci’s arms.

Receiving an invitation to the in-depth interview program by the Herram Broadcasting Company was a feat in itself, mostly not awarded unless the editor-in-chief, producer, and the committee unanimously recognize the topicality of the person.

It now dared not imagine the scene of Lanci calmly being interviewed in a suit in the glammed-up Herram, visible on the big screen!

Just over a month ago, it seemed to recall Xiu Bao’s instructions to pay slight attention to this guy’s career ambitions...

The situation now seems to be completely out of its control...

I’m guilty meow!

"Miss Cloris Berenhald?"

The other lords exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, she’s the best student in our school."

Lanci nodded casually.

Hearing this, the lords sighed in awe, worthy of the Governor, having connections even with the House of Duke Berenhald.

Whether it’s Duke Morotian Berenhald, the holder of [Original Slabstone - Undead], or Miss Cloris Berenhald, they are powerful figures in the imperial power center, far beyond the reach of these nobles.

Following the Governor’s lead, they saw a bright future.

"..."

Lanci watched the slight reaction of the lords, not expecting this simple statement to increase their reverence for him again.

He clearly remembered while in the Hutton Kingdom of the South Continent, his classmates saw him hanging out with the Duchess everyday and did not show any more respect to him, creating an illusion of "Hyperion’s noble status has been confiscated".

Upon careful thought, he felt that the North Continent was more normal.

This kind of reaction was correct when people found out that he knew a Duchess.

People should give more respect to the Duke’s family.

This trip to the Northern Continent gave Lanci plenty of work experience and insights, which he believed would definitely be of use in the South Continent upon his return.