Chapter 555: The Wheels of Fate!
Chapter 555: The Wheels of Fate!
Upon hearing Lindsey's call, Dune and the others naturally agreed.
After a quarter of an hour, Vivian delivered the message to them, and these people gathered around Lindsey's desk.
Having been the first to join the camp.
Even though more Wildland Hunters joined later, Dune subtly took on a leadership role. At this moment, he spoke to Lindsey: "Lord Lindsey, Vivian said you have some instructions for us?"
Lindsey nodded slightly and first distributed the replicated maps in his hand.
"Come, take a look at this first."
Four groups of hunters, each received a map.
They gathered around to examine it, and because they were more familiar with the Banyan Forest in the center of the map, they quickly identified its contents: "This... is a local map?"
Lindsey nodded and said, "That's right. I mentioned earlier that I hoped you could go out to explore and help me search for resources."
Dune tentatively asked, "Should we start now?"
Lindsey did not deny it:
"I will prepare enough food and water for you, as well as some emergency medications. As for you, you should explore the surrounding environment as much as possible and then return safely."
During the surrender negotiations, these Wildland Hunters had already reached an agreement with Lindsey.
Naturally, they had no intention of refusing at this moment.
After confirming the task, Dune, the leader, straightened his body:
"Rest assured, we will do our best!"
A sense of belonging is a peculiar thing.
These Wildland Hunters initially joined the camp solely because of its comfortable environment and ample resources.
But after a few weeks.
They built their homes in the camp with their own hands, shared hardships and joys with others, and even promoted the camp's reputation.
A sense of belonging naturally emerged.
Their commitment to Lindsey now turned into a heartfelt promise.
Lindsey nodded encouragingly and gathered everyone in front of the desk: "Come, I'll teach you how to decipher these maps in detail."
"Each line represents the elevation of the location, for example, this is a valley, this is a basin... If you explore beyond the map's boundaries, it's best to extend the map with sketches. If you're not good at drawing, just roughly outline the shape..."
An hour later, Lindsey finished his simple map lesson.
Dune and the four hunter teams set off immediately.
They explored in the four cardinal directions, planning to work in three-day cycles: three days of exploration, three days of return, and three days of rest. This would be their future work routine.
After everything was settled.
Lindsey personally handed over the food and water supplies and saw them off from the town. By the time he finished, it was already noon.
Lindsey was about to return to his residence to prepare a meal for himself.
But as he climbed the stairs, he saw Silude already waiting for him in her wheelchair.
The writer girl opened her arms and shouted, "Lindsey, the wheels of fate!"
"What's this about?"
"..."
Silude was interrupted by Lindsey, but she smiled and immediately changed her phrasing as instructed: "I felt the fluctuations of the fate line."
"The hunters you just sent out, they're quite lucky. When they return, there's a high chance they'll bring useful news."
Lindsey's lips curled up, but he still didn't want to follow Silude's lead: "Even if there's good news, we'll have to wait six days for their return."
Silude wheeled her chair closer:
"So, what are you planning to eat today?"
Lindsey raised an eyebrow:
"You're just here to mooch a meal?"
Silude playfully stuck out her tongue and pointed at her pink lips:
"The communal meals in the village can't compare to your cooking."
"..."
Lindsey's expression froze, and this gesture reminded him of something.
Due to her high level of cultural sophistication and her daily teachings to the villagers, Silude had also earned a considerable degree of respect within the community.
As a result, the hardworking Silude also shared meals with the villagers every day.
In contrast, let's take a look at Lindsey himself.
Due to the inertia of his past life, he would prepare his own meals.
This wasn't an issue before, but now it's different. He is the lord of this territory!
Recently, Lindsey has been too busy to even consider this matter.
According to the power rules of the other world, a high-level Awakened, who is also a lord, should naturally eat by himself. This is also a way to maintain his authority and status.
However, Lindsey, with the memories of his previous life, realized something more.
Sharing meals with the villagers, enduring hardships together, is also a good way to unite and bring people closer.
"Even when eating, do I have to pay attention to such details?"
Lindsey sighed and reflected.
This politician's mindset is indeed utilitarian, but given his status, he couldn't help but think this way.
Compared to his adventurous life, this new lifestyle was truly a headache, and he couldn't adapt to it at all.
Beside him, Silude continued to ask:
"Lindsey, what are we having for lunch?"
Lindsey glanced at her:
"We'll have whatever everyone else is having."
"..."
"Can't we eat the food you make?"
"The kind of food made with skills!"
"It's illogical not to enjoy good things when you have them!"
Lindsey paid no heed to the writer girl's objections.
He lifted his wheelchair with one hand and carried Silude down.
Due to the absence of an economic system and no food trading within the camp, meals were prepared in a communal potluck style.
When Lindsey pushed his wheelchair to the dining area, everyone immediately put down their food, stood up, and saluted him, then averted their gazes.
Staring directly at a powerful individual in the Desolate Land was considered a provocation.
"..."
"I came to join you for lunch, and I don't think anyone would mind having one more person, right?"
Lindsey smiled slightly, and the people in the kitchen quickly served him food.
After receiving the food, Lindsey suddenly remembered his role as the lord and felt that he shouldn't be eating with the villagers. However, he had already made the gesture, and he didn't dare to remind them.
Facing this situation, Lindsey tried to maintain a gentle demeanor.
He pulled Silude to join them, and they ate the soup made from cabbage and potatoes.
It was natural to have such issues when eating with the villagers for the first time.
But as long as he persisted in this way, the barriers between people could be broken down.
At that moment, Silude spoke up:
"Lindsey, won't you share some of your adventure stories?"
"Everyone is curious about your past, so why not tell us?"
Lindsey understood Silude's intention.
He had no reason to refuse this opportunity to build rapport, so he took a sip of the soup and began to speak:
"Of course, I have adventure stories."
"But that was several years ago, in a desolate place at the edge of the universe, starting from a long winter..."
Lindsey selectively shared his adventures.
Such stories were rare in the Desolate Land, and the barriers between them gradually dissolved during his storytelling.
As lunch was coming to an end, a loud bell rang out from the center of the camp.
Instantly, the entire camp seemed to undergo a transformation. The stones beneath their feet became more stable and sturdy.
The soil that had been disturbed by people's activities was leveled again.
The most striking change, however, was in the buildings.
The stones used in construction became distinct and clean, with sharp edges; the wood became sturdy and reliable, and the interior spaces were expanded. Even around the houses, fences and courtyards appeared!
The villagers were filled with surprise and curiosity at this sight, except for Lindsey, who understood that this was the result of the upgraded City Hall.
"Building upgrade?"
"This is clearly like entering the next era in Age of Empires or Civilization!"
(End of Chapter)
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