# The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects: Volume 3
## Part I: Dias's New Life on the Grassy Plains
- **Summer on the Plains**
- Introduction to Dias's peaceful yet eventful daily life after the war.
- Description of the grassy plains setting during summertime.
- Dias’s role as a frontier lord settling into his responsibilities.
- **The Mysterious Merchant**
- Arrival of a new merchant in town.
- The merchant exhibits strange familiarity, hinting at a deeper connection or past history.
- Dias investigates the merchant’s origins and intentions.
- **Dogkin Tribespeople**
- Dogkin tribes refusing to spend their hard-earned coin despite Dias’s efforts to integrate them economically.
- Dias navigates cultural differences and misunderstandings with the dogkin community.
- Attempts to build trust and establish trade relations with the dogkin.
- **Reunion with Old Friends and Family**
- Unexpected visits from Dias’s old friends and family members.
- Each visitor has personal motives for seeking out Dias:
- Some come seeking reconciliation or closure.
- Others bring news or warnings about potential threats.
- Dias reflects on his past relationships while managing these reunions.
## Part II: Conflict and Tension
- **Alna’s Brother Arrives**
- Introduction of Alna’s brother, who believes she is in danger under Dias’s rule.
- His arrival brings tension and suspicion among Dias’s people.
- Alna’s brother plans an intervention to “rescue” her, viewing Dias as an evil lord.
- **Dias vs. Misconceptions**
- Dias must defend himself against accusations of tyranny or malice.
- Efforts to prove that he is a fair and just ruler through actions rather than words.
- Conversations between Dias and Alna’s brother reveal underlying family dynamics and tensions.
- **Building Bridges**
- Dias works to convince Alna’s brother of his good intentions.
- Shared experiences help mend broken perceptions.
- Alna plays a key role in mediating between her brother and Dias.
## Part III: Challenges of Leadership
- **Daily Struggles of a Frontier Lord**
- Balancing governance, diplomacy, and personal relationships.
- Handling disputes within the community, including those involving merchants and tribespeople.
- Learning to adapt leadership style to diverse groups.
- **Economic Development**
- Efforts to stimulate economic growth on the plains.
- Encouraging commerce and cooperation among different factions.
- Overcoming resistance from skeptical communities like the dogkin.
- **Personal Growth**
- Dias reflects on how far he has come since starting with zero subjects.
- Moments of introspection highlight lessons learned from past conflicts.
- Strengthening bonds with allies and earning respect from former adversaries.
## Part IV: Resolution and Hope
- **Uniting the Community**
- Successful integration of newcomers and resolution of lingering conflicts.
- Celebration of unity through festivals or gatherings on the plains.
- Recognition of Dias’s leadership by both humans and non-human residents.
- **Looking Toward the Future**
- Plans for further development and expansion of the frontier settlement.
- Preparations for potential future challenges, whether internal or external.
- A sense of hope and optimism permeates the community as Dias solidifies his legacy.
- **Epilogue**
- Final reflections on Dias’s journey so far.
- Foreshadowing hints at upcoming challenges in subsequent volumes.
- Closing notes emphasizing themes of resilience, friendship, and growth.