“That would be the effect of being the magically enforced landowner of this mountain. Any citizen of this Realm—under the political rank of a Duke—would be forced to leave if you told them to. You cannot force someone to stay or to do things for you, but you can obviously make them leave. In a brilliant yet uncomprehending move of forethought, you bought this from two Realms, meaning there are two Kingdoms of people that would need to obey the command you just gave him.” “Well. Damn.” Dale turned to Frank as a realization dawned on him. “Hey! Is that why you have been so helpful to me?” “Nah,
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