After the search was completed, Irving took the time to write three letters, asking people to send them to the three noble families of Youmu, Koret and Pearl as soon as possible.

The nobles with low titles are basically affiliated with the four major families of Dongsheng Fortress, so just notify the three families except the Eddie family to come over and let them act as intermediaries.

As for the captured nobles who are attached to Duke Eddie, additional people need to be sent to notify their families.

According to past war customs, the surrendered nobles of the defeated party could be released in exchange for ransom.

Of course, it also depends on whether the captured noble is important and whether the other party still wants this person.

Starting from tomorrow, Irving will meet with these people one after another to discuss how much ransom is required before releasing 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, "Sir Owen, I would like to report to you about the women imprisoned in the dungeon."

She had no time to report the commotion caused by Fanny, and then they detained prisoners and searched for the treasures of the lord's castle. Everyone was very busy.

Mapel didn't mention this matter to Owen until now that she was free.

"oh!"

Not mentioning this matter, Irving almost forgot about it, nodded in agreement: "Then you say it."

"Yes, I found it in the dungeon..."

Mapel then told Owen everything he knew, including the information that the victim woman said that up to twenty people were imprisoned in the dungeon.

"Tsk! I really didn't expect that guy to have done such a sinful thing."

After listening to the report, Owen couldn't help but frown, realizing that he still underestimated the bad things Duke Eddie had done in private.

"It seems that if he is not sentenced to death, I will definitely feel sorry in my heart."

This strengthened Owen's idea of ​​​​executing Duke Eddie.

"Um...Mr. Owen." Mapel asked, "I would like to ask, what do you plan to do with the imprisoned human women?"

Unexpectedly, Mapel would take the initiative to ask about this matter. It seems that she cares about the victimized women.

"Mabel, what do you want me to do with them?" Owen asked.

"Ah I?"

Mapel was stunned, not expecting Irving to ask for his opinion.

After thinking about it seriously, she replied: "Sir Owen, those eleven human women have no other place to go, and there is no place for them in the future. Therefore, I hope you can take them back to Border Guard Town and provide them with accommodation.

and work so that they can spend the rest of their lives safely."

"No problem." Owen nodded, "Then do what you want."

Those women can be arranged to work in the printing workshop.

After all, the church has placed a printing order for a thousand copies of the Holy Scriptures, and there will be a small Holy Scripture written by Bishop Flynn in the future, so there is a huge shortage of manpower.

Generally speaking, women are more attentive than men, and tasks such as arranging word modules are very suitable for them to do.

"Eh?"

Unexpectedly, Owen agreed so quickly, and Mapel was slightly surprised.

This was the first time that her suggestion was adopted, and she felt happy in her heart.

"Then let me thank Mr. Owen for them first."

If Irving doesn't help the victims, their lives may be very difficult.

The status of women in this world is generally low because most jobs are manual labor and women are not welcomed.

Most women will find a man to marry as soon as they reach adulthood, and then they will do housework at home or work with the man in farming. If they cannot give birth to a boy, they may be persecuted.

After Owen came into contact with the idea of ​​gender equality from Winston, he had the idea of ​​enacting a gender equality law in his territory.

As soon as this idea was mentioned to Winston, he was immediately criticized.

He said that doing so is like pitying women. The key is not the law, but the women themselves.

If women do not feel that they are being treated unequally and accept their low status, it will be useless to enact any laws.

The best way is to give women more opportunities to work and study.

If you have a job, you will have income, and women's economic status will naturally improve. Studying can also improve women's educational level.

Over time, women will realize that they have been treated unfairly in the past, and then the feminist movement will break out.

At that time, Owen only needs to push the boat behind the scenes and promote women's liberation to achieve the goal of equality between men and women.

"By the way, Sir Owen."

Mapel then asked: "What should we do about the female elf?"

Speaking of which, there is a demi-human race imprisoned in the dungeon.

Humans often capture female demi-humans who suit their own aesthetics and sell them to nobles and wealthy businessmen for fun. This is one of the reasons why many demi-human races hate humans.

"She wants to go back to the Venola Council, right?"

"Yes."

"Well..." Owen frowned, "This is a bit difficult to handle."

"Is it difficult?" asked Mapel.

"Do you know where the Venola Council is?"

Mapel shook her head decisively.

"At the westernmost point of the continent."

Next, Owen told Mapel that Dongsheng Fortress is located at the eastern end of the continent. If the female elf wants to return to the Venola Council, she must cross almost the entire continent, and the journey is extremely long.

In addition, if someone is discovered to be an elf on the road, they may be caught and sold, and become the plaything of other nobles. After all, female elves are very popular and valuable goods.

"Is that so..." Mapel was a little frustrated, "How about I persuade her to give up and go home?"

"No, you take me to her place, I want to talk to her." Owen said.

Under the leadership of 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 angrily, clenching her hands into fists, and whispering: "Damn man."

Upon hearing this, Mapel immediately became unhappy.

"How could you..."

"Forget it, Mapel, I don't care." Owen stopped.

Then, his eyes fell on Ellie Renee and said calmly: "I understand your anger towards male humans, but I want to make it clear that I am different from the 'damn man' you said.

I'll do something to you, please don't worry."

Elle Renee knew that she was rescued only because of the man in front of her, so she had no choice but to suppress the anger in her heart.

Then she asked, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

"I heard that you want to go home, but do you know where you are now?"

Before being captured by humans, Elle Renee had been living in a small village in the Council of Venola and didn't know much about the outside world.

"have no idea."
Chapter completed!