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Chapter 548: Test Subject
Chapter 548: Test Subject
Lindsey gave his settlers a brief lesson, and they began collecting wood around the area, aided by resource-transforming tools, ensuring efficiency.
"However, the Banyan tree..."
"I recall Finn's teachings; this is a plant that can be propagated through cutting and planting," Lindsey recalled.
Initially, Lindsey was about to call it a day and return to his research on the construction system, but he suddenly remembered something he had learned.
A sudden idea struck him, and he walked to the edge of the Banyan forest, snapping off a branch and planting it into the ground.
Normally, plant propagation through cutting requires some effort, such as pruning stems or ensuring moisture retention.
However, this Banyan tree didn't require as much work.
Although it didn't possess the extraordinary rapid growth of the new magical seeds, this branch still inherited the robust vitality of its parent tree, quickly maintaining its survival.
Lindsey sensed this through his connection with the Vitality Essence.
He crouched down and touched the ground around him.
It was extremely subtle, but right where he had planted the branch, the range of improved soil and water expanded slightly.
Once this branch grew and merged with the grand Banyan forest, the range of soil and water improvement would undoubtedly expand further.
Lindsey made a decision and stood up.
"That's right, the range of influence isn't static. As long as we persist, we can continuously expand the soil and water improvement effect."
Lindsey couldn't help but think of the garden in the Forest Courtyard.
Was what he was doing now a downgraded version of that garden system?
"In any case, the task of expanding the Banyan forest must be distributed. Accumulating little by little every day, but never neglecting improvements that benefit the entire world."
With these thoughts, Lindsey returned to the City Hall.
Among all the buildings, he planned to prioritize constructing the Village Square.
The Village Square could not only train farmers but also store resources, providing support for the development of the entire camp.
"200 wood and 100 stone," Lindsey calculated.
With the wood gathered earlier and his own stock, he already had enough wood.
As for stone...
"Heh, I have more than enough of that," Lindsey said, not including the stones he used to count days.
Even the materials used for building defensive fortifications during adventures were more than sufficient for this number.
Lindsey clicked to start construction.
At the designated spot, a virtual framework of the Village Square appeared instantly.
The building couldn't generate automatically.
Lindsey walked into the framework, and a prompt appeared.
He placed the corresponding materials within the framework, and without further processing, the building was produced directly.
Lindsey tried moving the materials, and indeed, the virtual framework gradually filled up.
Following the construction system's rhythm, Lindsey worked.
Once half of the materials were filled in, the ground of the Village Square was leveled, and the foundation extended outward.
At that moment, Lindsey paused.
He recalled certain settings from Real-Time Strategy games and turned to call out to Iron Jade, who was nearby:
"Iron Jade, come here for a moment!"
"Yes, Lord Lindsey!" Iron Jade hurried over.
Within the range of the building's holographic framework, their construction speed increased, just as Lindsey had anticipated.
To ensure the precision of this efficiency boost, Lindsey summoned others to join the work consecutively.
After a rough estimate, a single person's construction time is considered the standard at 100%. Each additional person joining the construction work increases efficiency by 10%. This trend continues until a team of 11 people, where efficiency peaks at 200%, effectively halving the construction time.
"The attention to detail in this setting is quite impressive."
"Indeed, we can set the construction team's size to a maximum of 11 people."
Within half an hour, a well-built Village Square emerged.
The previously chaotic and complex land was leveled into a spacious and flat area. At its center stood a podium, accompanied by a large hanging bell, which could be used to gather the people of the territory.
The materials they had just collected were also systematically transported and piled up in an empty space next to the square, creating an orderly and clean scene.
"This... How was this square built?"
"Didn't you see it just now? It was built by the Lord himself, leading everyone!"
"The Awakened's skills are truly remarkable."
"I... I've never seen anything like this before."
Lindsey wanted to ignore the flattery, but then he remembered his current role as the Lord and forced a humble smile, waving to the crowd.
"From now on, when you hear the bell ring, it means I'm calling everyone together."
"The collected materials can also be stored here."
After addressing the villagers' exclamations, questions arose.
On the system panel, it stated that the Village Square could train villagers to become farmers, but Lindsey had his reservations.
If it's like the employees in the Simulation Management module...
The effect of the Real-Time Strategy module would also turn these living people into mindless machines without self-awareness.
"If that's the case, I'd rather not use this effect."
Lindsey then opened the map to survey the surroundings.
The Ara Camp, where people with ulterior motives once resided, was now in ruins, leaving no profit to be gained, causing them to depart.
Among those who remained, even if they didn't have genuine loyalty towards Lindsey, their attitudes were neutral and friendly, indicated by the yellow color.
"So, who should we use as a test subject?"
Iron Jade, standing nearby, immediately asked, "Lord Lindsey, do you need any assistance?"
"If you don't mind, I'm willing to serve you! No matter the danger, I'm ready to face it!"
After their previous journey and witnessing the miracles during the establishment of the territory, this young man from the Desolate Land had an unwavering admiration for Lindsey.
But Lindsey waved his hand, "Rest assured, there's no need for you to face danger for now."
"Actually... I have a very suitable candidate in mind."
Lindsey then found an empty space and set up his plant cottage. Amidst the cheers of the villagers, he dragged out Xylud, who had transformed into a shopkeeper.
The writer girl emerged from the chaos, regaining her self-awareness.
Her wine-red eyes locked onto Lindsey, instantly sparkling with excitement:
"My hero, you... you truly overcame fate!"
"I can feel it! I can feel it!!! There's an indescribable shackle on you..."
Lindsey interrupted Sylph:
"Alright, enough of that."
"I called you here to ask for your help. Come with me."
(End of Chapter)
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