Chapter 545: 【The Original Camp】
Chapter 545: 【The Original Camp】
Fear still lingers in the hearts of the people.
After Lindsey spoke, the entire camp fell silent, and a few individuals sparsely made their way out of the camp.
Although they had been aimlessly wandering around these days,
But after this reminder, they also remembered that this was the Desolate Land, and survival was the top priority. So, they prepared to leave.
When others saw people leaving, more people's thoughts were also swayed in this direction.
Many who were indecisive began to choose to leave.
It was at this moment that Lindsey's earlier actions bore fruit.
Among the six people he had rescued from the ruins, three stood up without hesitation and began to rally:
"You just saved my life, and I'm willing to follow you!"
"There was never any hope in the Desolate Land, and even if it's just a false dream, I want to give it a try!"
"Me, I'm the same!"
"..."
Human hearts are easily influenced by others.
After these people shouted, the refugees in the camp who were previously undecided changed their minds.
Even those who had already taken steps to leave,
Returned and gathered once again in front of Lindsey.
At the same time, Hammer, who had enough experience, also realized what the scene before him meant.
The disheartened middle-aged man mustered his spirits and stood up, shouting loudly:
"Lindsey, I'm willing to follow you!"
"Now we're at the end of our rope, so what's the harm in giving it a try?"
There's always a second to every first.
Hammer took over the rallying cry, guiding the direction, and more refugees began to respond.
"That's right, why not give it a shot?"
"Rebuild our homes! How can the people of the Desolate Land be completely defeated by a single failure?"
Amid the chorus of shouts, Lindsey silently looked at the task bar.
The description of 【The First Territory】 quickly disappeared, and he successfully claimed the corresponding reward.
【Player Module: Real-Time Strategy】
【Real-Time Strategy Level: 1】
【Real-Time Strategy Ability: Base Construction】
【Base Construction: Players can choose a base vehicle/city hall/spaceship as their initial base and gain a series of basic permissions for base construction and operation.
Note: "work! work!" "SCV, good to go, sir!" "I have the tools."】
"..."
"Spaceships and base vehicles are out of the question for now."
At this moment, within the camp, everything is in a state of disarray.
But Lindsey understood even more clearly that the simple logic of having the strength to work after eating a full meal.
He looked at the weak populace around him and generously opened his bag, taking out the prepared roasted meat:
"Everyone, let's eat first."
"Since we're rebuilding our homes, we need a clear and correct plan. Once our energy is replenished, I'll arrange the next territory reconstruction work."
The surrounding refugees naturally wouldn't refuse.
But when Lindsey distributed the food, the next scene far exceeded his expectations.
【Player】's artistic cooking resulted in perfectly roasted meat.
It conquered the refugees of the Desolate Land with just one bite. Many opened their mouths in awe, and some even snapped out of their dazed state, their eyes reflecting a deep respect and their souls brimming with happiness.
"Wow! Such delicious roasted meat!"
"What's the secret behind this?"
"I've never tasted such food in my entire life!"
"..."
Hearing these voices, one after another, seeing the respect in their eyes, and the happiness emanating from their souls,
Lindsey had a strange feeling, as if he were the protagonist of an old novel, conquering a god-like pet with his grilled meat.
"I didn't add any special ingredients to this food..."
Lindsey shook his head with a bitter smile.
But upon careful thought, the reason was quite simple.
In the extreme world of the Desolate Land, filling one's stomach was a luxury for these people on regular days. The mouth-watering delicacies, crafted with skills beyond common sense, had an impact on them that was unimaginable.
"From now on, the food I make in the camp might become a reward mechanism..."
"Cough, cough, cough—"
Just then, one of the refugees eating the grilled meat started coughing.
The food was so delicious that they wolfed it down, choking their throats. Someone nearby patted their back, and after recovering, they took out a water flask to drink, but their eyes still showed reluctance to part with the food.
After the attack on the Green Marsh, the nearby river had been reduced to a trickle by the refugees. Now, every drop of water was of utmost importance to them.
"..."
Upon seeing this, Lindsey stood up from where he was.
In full view of everyone, he took out an iron pickaxe and dug a square pit in front of them, then filled it with clear water.
"..."
Everyone watched as Lindsey used his peculiar ability to dig a pit and then inexplicably filled it with clear water, wondering what this new spectacle was about.
Then, Lindsey took out a large number of iron pickaxes he had made from his bag and placed them before the refugees:
"You've just seen how to use these iron pickaxes."
"After finishing your meal, distribute these tools among yourselves and start clearing the ruins in the camp."
Lindsey pointed to the Endless Water Pool beside them, "And the water in there won't run out for a while."
"Feel free to drink and use it as you please, no need to be polite."
"..."
Even in Thousand Sails City, where people were well-traveled and experienced, they couldn't help but exclaim in awe at Lindsey's skills. How much more so for these ordinary people from the Desolate Land?
With initial guidance, some refugees tried to drink from the Endless Water Pool, while others took the iron pickaxes to chip away at the stone and brick ruins nearby.
They drank freely, yet the water level in the pool remained unchanged, and the tools effortlessly broke apart the rubble as if by miracle.
The miracles unfolding before them sparked even louder cheers:
"Long live!"
"Long live Lindsey!"
"Long live the Lord!"
Lindsey smiled at the people before him, his subjects.
He waved his hand, switching to the just-activated Real-Time Strategy Module.
Right in front of the architectural ruins where Aroen had once hosted him, Lindsey quickly built a simple stone house with materials from his bag, with rudimentary doors, windows, and chimneys.
"Designate - Civic Hall."
Lindsey's calm voice echoed.
As essence was expended, the building made odd sounds, 'ding-a-ling-clang'.
The structure itself didn't change much.
But after the sounds and essence settled, it somehow exuded an air of dignity.
At the same time, a corresponding template appeared before Lindsey.
【Base: Original Camp】
【Minerals: 0/0, Energy: 0/0, Gold: 0/0, Food: 0/0...】
【Subjects: 91】
【Buildings: Civic Hall (Original)】
【Units: None】
(End of Chapter)
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