Lords Trying to Survive: Strategizing from a Rundown Yard

As for Penny herself, she is idle most of the time.

In fact, her talents in urban logistics and management are not outstanding.

The main personal talent is reflected in the spellcasting system.

The reason why he was selected to become the ruler of the giant city was somewhat of a rush.

It’s just that Zong Shen happened to trigger the privilege of [Independent Rule].

And he just needs such a tool man.

This time Zong Shen called Penny, intending to give her a chance to choose again.

Of course, this can be done later.

The top priority is to settle the building of the Akaru Holy Light Church.

So he simply nodded to Penny, and Zong Shen motioned for her to wait nearby.

After Penny stood up and left his presence.

Zong Shen waved to Howie and Mariel who were standing not far away.

The two of them hurriedly came to him to greet him.

Today's Howie actually seems to have some power that belongs to a superior.

He looks more calm and confident, no longer as cautious and timid as before.

Past experiences were a lingering pain for Howie.

After all, he once lived as a slave in the hands of slave traders.

If Zong Shen hadn't bought him and given him a heavy responsibility.

Howie was afraid that he would have died at the hands of some mean slave owner.

It is no exaggeration to say that Zong Shen was the turning point of his destiny.

So his loyalty was maxed out very early.

After seeing Zong Shen, Howi bowed solemnly in greeting.

No matter how powerful he was in the territory, he never forgot who the glory belonged to.

Mariel, on the other hand, smiled with a pretty face.

She had been intimate with Zong Shen not long ago, and the look of a little daughter on her face showed her feelings.

In response, Zong smiled.

He stated the request in a matter-of-fact manner.

Let Howie and Mariel choose a suitable area as the holy light religious area.

Sufficient land should be reserved, but it should not be too close to the core area and main residential areas.

Even if Zong Shen can accept a religion like the Holy Light Church.

But he was not willing to let his faith spread wantonly.

He always maintained a serious and cautious attitude towards this matter.

You must know that religion and belief have always been poisons that interfere with power.

As a lord, he is a representative of absolutism.

He must have the consciousness to guard against religious belief, especially its spread.

Now Zong Shen only regards Akalu Holy Light Church as an enhancement building.

In addition, the Holy Light soldiers in the territory also need such a place.

On this premise, choosing a suitable area is crucial.

There is absolutely no need to place it near a residential area.

After listening to Zong Shen's request, the two quickly found a suitable position.

Everyone simply chose to go to the territory's city hall and came to the second floor where the construction sand table was placed.

Through this sand table with authority effects, everyone can see the construction status within the territory in real time, as well as the regional distribution of major buildings.

Compared with civilian 2D drawings, the sand table is not only more three-dimensional and intuitive, but also rich in details.

Changes in the buildings in the territory are displayed in real time above.

Mariel stood by the sand table and took out a long pole from somewhere.

Pointing to the north of the territory, he drew a small circle.

In fact, this direction of Lingbei is a very awkward area.

It is close to the mountain forests in the north.

The complex terrain makes it not a good place for major construction projects.

Even though the actual control scope of the territory has been extended.

But it still hasn't been taken as the main construction direction.

Compared with the consular areas in the three directions of east, west and south, the north seems much deserted.

What's more, there is a burial ground lying there.

The area that Mariel drew is in the mountains and forests to the north.

It is considered a remote area within the territory, and it is within the construction scope of the territory.

It is a not too big open area in the undulating mountains.

The mountain forest almost to the north extends for seven or eight kilometers, and there is not even a serious road.

Akalu Holy Light Church has a range buff effect, so it is not advisable to stay away from the core area.

But its buffs are only for the Holy Light system, so don’t expect it to become a mainstream buff building.

Moreover, Akalu Holy Light Church was originally in a dilapidated state.

It was Zong Shen who activated the [All Things Retrace·Destruction] skill on the church itself to restore it to its complete state so that it could be stored in the form of a building.

In the systematic introduction, Akaru Holy Light Church is directly defined as a faith building.

Therefore, after a little consideration, Zong Shen agreed to Mariel's planning plan.

From now on, let that open space serve as the faith area of ​​the Holy Light system.

All Holy Light-based faith-based buildings can be placed there.

And that open space is not considered big, nor is it small.

There is almost an area of ​​two or three kilometers in radius.

If properly laid out, it would be more than enough to fit into a small town.

After making the decision, Zong Shen took out a smaller version of the Akalu Holy Light Church.

After activating it, it will automatically be included in the construction permissions.

Using the construction sandbox, people can place and build remotely without going to the site in person.

I saw Mariel calling the construction authority and selecting [Akaru Holy Light Church].

Suddenly, a mini building was virtually projected on the sand table.

The projection moved according to her thoughts, and finally landed at the designated location accurately.

There are no redundant operations in the whole process, making it neat and tidy.

This made Zong Shen even more satisfied with the construction of the sand table.

If nothing else, this thing at least improves the construction efficiency of the territory several times.

Otherwise, as the territory continues to expand, new buildings will appear one after another.

If you want to build in the original way, it will undoubtedly take more time and energy.

It’s much easier now.

The sandbox is intuitive and convenient, just like playing a city-building game.

The characteristics of the building of Akalu Holy Light Church are similar to the complete drawing.

It will be built automatically after resettlement, and the construction time is very short, so you don’t need to wait too long.

Zong Shen planned to go to the scene to see the situation in person.

Now that the problem is solved.

Then Howie and Mariel don't need to be there to follow.

They are all municipal officials in the territory and have complicated affairs to deal with.

Staying here is not the same thing.

But before Haoyi left, he suddenly came to Zong Shen and knelt down on one knee with some restraint.

He held an invitation in his hands.

Zong Shen took it with interest, opened it, and immediately smiled.

It turns out that Howie finally got out of the previous shadow and found his love.

His significant other is a night elf who is part of the Huntress unit.

With level four strength, he is the team leader.

congratulations.

Zong Shen was happy for Haoyi from the bottom of his heart.

Please also ask the lord to choose a suitable day for us to get married.

In Endless Continent, there is no such thing as choosing a day.

But Howie, as one of the internal affairs officials in the territory, believed that his marriage must be approved by the lord.

After hearing his words, Zong Shen pondered slightly.

Then in ten days.

I'm going to explore a circle of ruins, and then I'll have to meet Jonathan on the bus.

Once these things are taken care of, you will almost have some free time.

At that time, a collective wedding can be held in the territory, and I will personally give a speech and bless everyone.

Zong Shen said with a smile.

After the human nature was unblocked, there were many people in the territory talking about getting married.

There is no such reserve here. As long as both parties are willing, they can report to their respective hero managers.

After approval, they can be assigned to resettlement houses.

But in private, promiscuity is prohibited.

Once you get permission, you can live together openly.

Zong Shen had no intention of exterminating human desires.

The continuation of the race cannot be separated from lust and normal reproduction.

This is the future, and this is excusable human nature.

Zong Shen's words are undoubtedly very exciting news.

At this time, Howie glanced at Mariel and suddenly added.

This is a great thing.

“You might also consider having a wedding with everyone!”

Howie's suggestion made Zong Shen thoughtful.

His harem is not a small one.

Everyone knows it.

Now the situation in the territory has stabilized.

The standards in all aspects have reached the level of a giant city, and as the date of connecting the population with Jonathan's bus approaches, the population of the territory will usher in a wave of growth in the future.

It's no problem to have a serious wedding, and it can also have an inspiring effect.

But after thinking for a while, Zong Shen still shook his head and refused.

A wedding without the participation of parents and brothers is destined to be incomplete.

After all, he is a native of Earth, and many concepts and customs cannot be changed so easily.

Just wait until his parents come and he has the ability to reunite many parties.

I'm afraid that the parents and elders will be stunned when they look at the dozens of daughters-in-law.

After briefly explaining the reasons.

Howie nodded and didn't worry too much.

On the contrary, a look of disappointment flashed across the faces of Mariel and Aysia.

They longed to become Zong Shen's bride.

But since the lord has his own concerns, the two women are willing to wait.

After Howie and Mariel left.

Zong Shen asked Joan to continue leading her spearmen.

Joan of Arc was like a dull gourd at the scene.

However, when she was leading troops, she was restless.

And she also needs some time alone to adapt to her own strength after becoming a legend.

Not long after, only Aisia and Penny Lancaster were left beside Zong Shen.

The three of them strolled on the grass outside City Hall.

The pace is slow and leisurely.

Ai Xiya hugged Zong Shen's arm.

Penny, on the other hand, kept a distance of more than two meters and followed Zong Shen.

Her posture was very low, and she also seemed a little distant and cold.

But in fact, this is just because she has not yet fully integrated into the territory and developed a sense of belonging to the territory.

Compared with the leisurely life in the Marquis Castle.

Zong Shen's territory is obviously not that lively, nor does it have such an abundant supply of supplies.

The most important thing is that Penny cannot find her own position in the territory.

She is in a period of confusion.

It is difficult to describe this state specifically.

It can only be summed up as confused.

But the emotions involved are definitely complex.

Including the melancholy of leaving home and being displaced.

There is also the emptiness of a weakened family.

A sense of belonging is not something that is easy to cultivate.

In the early days of Advent, the effect of the loyalty framework was extremely powerful.

It can even make the people lose their desires.

Not now.

The subjects will also have their own concerns.

So much so that a special psychological counseling department was recently established in the territory.

Specially designed to solve the sudden loss of loyalty.

Such incidents are often related to the fluctuations in the loyalty of the people in the territory, and there are usually clusters of people.

However, the loyalty of the entire territory is generally rising.

Anyway, taking this opportunity, Zong Shen planned to enlighten Penny personally.

After all, Penny has quite good spell-casting talent.

If she wanted to, Zong Shen wouldn't mind letting her command a team of elemental casters.

Or maybe Penny herself has other ideas, and he might consider them too.

In the final analysis, Zong Shen's successful victory over the giant city of Lentax was originally due to Penny.

He doesn't intend to do anything like killing the donkey.

In fact, before leaving the giant city, he saw Penny looking at the frozen Marquis Castle with tears in her eyes.

The three stepped on the soft grass, leaving a series of footprints.

But it doesn't matter, with [Natural Totem] here, tomorrow this place will be restored to its original state.

After walking for a while, Zong Shen stopped and suddenly spoke.

Penny.

The sudden greeting made Penny a little unresponsive.

She was following Zong Shen step by step.

Make that little transparency as usual.

ah…

Your Majesty, please give me your instructions.

Penny quickly came to Zong Shen.

Zong Shen tilted his head slightly and looked at her with calm eyes.

It took about a few seconds before he spoke again.

How have you been in the territory lately?

This question made Penny slightly startled, and then she twitched her lips and smiled.

Having a good time...

Everyone is friendly.

The Lancaster family has also been properly accommodated.

You kept your promise.

Zong Shen saw the insincerity in her smile.

I saw him slowly shaking his head.

you are lying.

I know you are not happy in the territory.

“I don’t find anything worth striving for here either.”

Now I give you a new choice.

Having said this, Zong Shen paused for a moment before continuing.

The first option is for you to lead the Lancaster family out of the territory.

I will give you an additional tens of millions of dinars as settlement expenses.

At the same time, 1,000 of the original fifth-level Lentax garrison will be deployed to accompany them.

Of course, you must continue to maintain the identity of the ruler of the giant city given by [Independent Ruler].

The second option is to do what you like in the territory according to your own wishes.

Becoming a spellcaster, delving into flower art, being a tailor, that sort of thing.

The third option is to learn municipal management and start performing duties from the middle level of the territory.

After finishing speaking, Zong Shen said nothing, but quietly waited for a reply.

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