20. New members

In the main hall, Noah Drake sat upright on the host's chair.

The surrounding space was silent.

Noah muttered to himself.

"System, where did these people come from?"

"These individuals were brought here by the Heavenly Dao. Among them, 20 belong to the opposing Heavenly Dao, while the rest are those you, the host, have accepted under your domain."

Noah nodded thoughtfully. "The process seems quite fast, huh..."

"Open the attribute panel."

Host: Noah Drake

Realm: None

Identity: Unknown

Members: 23... updating...

Equipment: (Tap to open)

Attributes: (Tap to open)

"Open members list."

Unmanaged members: 20. Remaining 3 are...

A two-dimensional image of each individual appeared.

"The woman from earlier...

Beautiful figure, stunning appearance... this face and body are that of an absolute beauty."

Servant Information:

Name: Lalatina Celeste

Identity: Servant of the manor.

"That's it? What about age, relationships, and other details? Where's the rest?"

Personal information of each member is confidential.

"What? Confidential? Are you kidding me? Confidential about what? Isn't this too much?"

"Such minimal information...! At the very least, there should be personality traits or loyalty metrics. Or does the system lack such features?"

Reminder: accessing personal or private information is considered cheating. The system does not condone unethical or immoral behavior. Furthermore, measuring the loyalty of members is inappropriate. Please remember, they are individuals of flesh and blood, not machines. The path to conquering the world cannot be tarnished by such inhuman functionalities. Please do not err in judgment, host.

Noah fell silent.

"You're right. What's wrong with me? God, why am I sitting here prying into someone's personal data? This is so perverted..."

"But with such limited information, how am I supposed to manage things?"

Reminder: The AI Butler function is active. During this time, the host should focus on self-improvement.

"That... Yes, why should I even worry?"

Taking a deep breath, he steadied himself. "Exactly, I've been too short-sighted. I've really transmigrated. I can't apply the clichés from those fictional stories anymore. It seems transmigration isn't always like the novels. Here, I'll take one step at a time, starting with the staff in this manor. First, I'll select a personal maid."

The system notification sounded.

"Selection process complete. This time, three members have been chosen."

Noah exclaimed, "What! Weren't there supposed to be eight women? Zhao Yu, you've failed me."

In the main hall, 23 new members had gathered, a mix of young and old, all with striking appearances. Despite their tattered, mud-stained clothes, they still carried an air of nobility. Yet, their faces were filled with shock and unease.

Seated on the throne, Noah glanced at Zhao Yu, the steward, thinking, I'll hold it in.

"Why are you all here? From your looks, you don't seem like refugees."

Zhao Yu stepped forward.

"My lord, I've asked them. They are all villagers from the nearby mountain who came seeking to learn the way of the Dao."

Noah frowned.

"Seeking knowledge? What exactly do you want to learn?"

Luna Victor stepped forward, him gaze steady and her demeanor unwavering.

"We have come to learn the art of conquering the world."

From above, Noah observed the group, sensing their imposing aura. Indeed, they were individuals chosen by the Heavenly Dao, showing great potential to be protagonists.

"So that's how it is. Fine. Whether you succeed or not depends on your own abilities."

Beside him, Zhao Yu blinked repeatedly, silently lamenting, These people have all been brainwashed...' Lord, I owe you my life, but charming mortals like this is simply shameless.'

Seated on the throne, Noah waved his hand. Golden and rainbow-hued tokens appeared before each individual.

"Those holding golden tokens, head to the eastern mountainside where your accommodations will be arranged. Only those acknowledged by the tokens will be considered official members of the manor. If you have any questions, ask the steward."

"As for the rest, stay here in the main hall for further instructions."

"Zhao Yu, lead the way."

Zhao Yu froze, his face blank, as if asking, What path?

Seeing Zhao Yu's confusion, Noah frowned.

"Oh, go outside, follow the left corridor to the back garden, and pass through the archway. Steward, don't forget again."

The group followed Zhao Yu and left.

Now, only three individuals remained in the hall: Lalatina Celeste, Luna Hart, and Aurelius Liora.

Seated on the throne, Noah looked at the three stunning women before him, each with her own charm.

One had a face so beautiful it could bring birds down from the sky, her figure alluring with lips that seemed as soft as newly bloomed petals. Even without touching, he could imagine the perfection.

Another had a mischievous face and lively eyes—a spirited and energetic girl.

The last one, the youngest, had two buns tied on her head, large, watery eyes, and a doll-like face. Petite and delicate... though far too young.

Facing the three, their large, glistening eyes staring directly at him, Noah, an ordinary man who had never even held a girl's hand, felt a bit pressured.

He took a deep breath, his face turning red.

Noah opened his mouth to say something, but no words came out.

The hall fell into silence...