Chapter 554: Building Upgrades
Chapter 554: Building Upgrades
[Real-Time Strategy Level: 1 → 2]
[Building Upgrades: Enhance base research capabilities, unlocking building development paths.
Note: Infantry Mobilization, Mining, Clearing... Hmm? Level 2 technologies? Let's do it!]
Three weeks later, Lindsey's base has become one with the banyan forest.
All the buildings provided by the skill module have been constructed, and the number of villagers has reached 150. With the help of bone powder, the first harvest of crops in the farmland has also been completed.
In short, this camp now has the ability to operate normally.
Furthermore, to provide a better living environment for the people, Lindsey even arranged for workers to dig out a simple sewer system and pave the roads with cobblestones.
On this morning, as Lindsey checked the skill module, his Real-Time Strategy level naturally increased by one.
"With this, I can upgrade my base to level 2?"
Lindsey immediately opened his attribute panel.
Below the Real-Time Strategy module, there was indeed a large blank space for the new building list.
However, since Lindsey hadn't unlocked the technology yet, these buildings couldn't be constructed for the time being.
"Let's research the technology..."
Following the basic settings of various RTS games, Lindsey immediately left his residence and headed to the City Hall.
He entered the hall and pulled up the building's attribute panel.
[Building: City Hall (Primitive)]
[The core of the territory, the cornerstone for confirming the range of craftsmanship.]
[Researchable Technologies: City Hall (Primitive) → City Hall (Classical City-State)]
[Upgrade Cost: 500 Wood, 500 Stone, 200 Metal, 150 Gold]
"This cost is indeed quite high."
Lindsey sighed.
As expected, technology upgrades are expensive, with their costs even surpassing the total of other buildings combined!
"But this is the most crucial part."
"Even if it means spending all my savings, I must start it now."
Without hesitation, Lindsey initiated the upgrade.
Inside the City Hall, a 'ding-ding-clang-clang' sound echoed, and no workers were needed as the building began its self-research.
Lindsey kept his eyes on the building's attribute panel, and indeed, an upgrade progress bar appeared.
[Upgrading... 07:59:59]
"A total of eight hours, now we just wait."
Lindsey nodded slightly and left the City Hall.
He could see white stones rising from the ground, slowly enclosing the originally crude City Hall, and even the surrounding banyan trees reacted, extending their lush green branches and vines.
The game's replica was brought to life in reality.
At this moment, a careful observation revealed a strange yet wonderful sense of beauty.
"However, my funds are indeed running low."
Lindsey turned back to look at the base he had established.
The villagers were living and working in harmony, with a well-ordered society.
While this thriving scene filled him with a sense of accomplishment, the gold coins in his bag were indeed decreasing.
After the consumption of the initial buildings and today's upgrades,
Lindsey's gold coins, accumulated from adventures in several worlds, had sharply decreased to 149.
Upgraded buildings often came with significant costs.
He might have to use the merchant's gold coins he had stored.
"Moreover, why did I build a stable?"
"There are no horses on the wasteland, and it's unlikely to find suitable animals for domestication in a short time. Isn't this building just going to gather dust?"
Lindsey shook his head slightly and returned to his cottage, with the villagers' respectful gazes following him.
On his way back, he contemplated his next development plan:
"Find a gold mine, smelt the gold, and then restore the economic system. We also need to search for a dedicated stone quarry, even though stones are abundant on the wasteland. But the current scattered collection efficiency is too low, and it's best to have a specialized quarry for mining.
Lindsey slowly walked up to the second floor and approached the table.
As he pondered over the territory planning, he took out a map and began to replicate it.
The camp's operations were running smoothly.
It was also time to send people out to scout the surrounding terrain and search for the minerals and plants he needed.
Clang, clang, clang—
"Mr. Lindsey?"
At that moment, Hammer and Vivian entered Lindsey's room.
After spending several weeks together, they had a better understanding of Lindsey's character. After receiving a response to their knock, they entered without hesitation.
"We've conducted a survey of the crop production in the farmland."
"With our current efficiency, we can definitely ensure self-sufficiency for the camp. However, if the number of people increases by around fifty, the food production might not be sufficient."
Hammer spoke with excitement, while Vivian stood beside him, looking apprehensive.
Hammer's excitement stemmed from witnessing the smooth development of the territory and the pleasant environment, which stirred his emotions.
As for Vivian, her apprehension was due to the rapid increase in personnel.
It had taken the Ara Camp years to reach a scale of thousands of people.
But now, Lindsey's camp was growing at an astonishing pace.
The water and soil transformation caused by the banyan forest, along with the abundant resources, created an exaggerated ripple effect in the surrounding area. Combined with such favorable refugee reception conditions, even hostile wastelanders would easily be won over by this place.
This was the reason people called it the Banyan Territory's new land.
The development potential displayed in recent days had already surpassed that of the Ara Camp era!
Lindsey lifted his gaze from the map:
"Hammer, when you mention self-sufficiency, do you mean that everyone can have their fill of food, or that it can only meet the normal hunger line?"
Hammer immediately replied:
"Sir, the residents of the wasteland generally only seek subsistence. The fact that we can provide food is already quite impressive."
Lindsey paused for a few seconds in thought:
"In that case, I'll set up a few more farm frameworks near the farmland."
"As for choosing who will receive farmer training, you can handle that. Also, when it comes to food distribution, be sure to consider each person's physical condition, daily workload, and avoid treating people as mere numbers when allocating meals."
Hammer, who already had experience managing camps, immediately understood Lindsey's intentions.
"Yes, I understand!"
Hammer turned and headed downstairs to get to work.
Vivian had also planned to follow, but Lindsey suddenly called out to her:
"Vivian, I sense some apprehension in you. Has something happened in the camp?"
The young girl slightly lowered her head. After some thought, she decided to speak up:
"I... I'm a bit worried."
"The previous camp was breached in an instant because they were too casual about security."
"While this development is indeed encouraging, there are still concerns..."
Lindsey stood up and walked over, gently patting Vivian's golden hair:
"Don't worry, I'll handle any issues that arise."
"And don't forget the rules your father initially set for the camp. Since we're on the right path, let's stick to this strategy. When problems do arise, we'll find solutions then."
Vivian nodded in agreement, but her expression remained somewhat downcast.
Lindsey thought for a moment and decided to assign a task to the young girl to help shift her focus:
"Vivian, I have a job for you."
"Help me call over the hunter leaders, including Dune. I want to discuss something with them."
(End of Chapter)
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