Chapter 208: Large-Scale Construction
Watching Matthew and Beelzebub leave, 343, who had been maintaining an elegant demeanor, suddenly showed an unrestrained expression and excitedly clenched his fist, shouting:
"We've got money, we finally have money!"
"I can finally think freely again. These past two weeks, I couldn't even enjoy reading…"
"This time, we definitely need to buy three months' worth of elemental fuel first!"
In response to 343's sudden outburst, the two brothers, Hao Dazhuang and Hao Dapeng, were not surprised at all but instead relaxed completely, shouting just as loudly:
"Woo-hoo… That's right, we finally have gold again!"
"Master Arcanist Matthew is a good man!"
"Can we start doing experiments now?"
"That's right, we can buy good food now!"
Recalling the miserable situation of having no energy ratios and no magical materials to use.
The two brothers, moved to tears, hugged each other and wept bitterly.
343 suddenly remembered something and knocked hard on their big heads, saying in annoyance:
"Why are you shouting so loud? Want the master to hear?"
"Hurry up and pack things up. Go set out those other magical tools from the warehouse. I didn't expect these things would actually sell…"
"But remember, you two, we're spending the money on basic supplies for the magic tower first. Don't tell the master!"
"Hmm, as long as we ensure her experiments' consumption, she probably won't care too much about the rest..."
Seeing 343 start mumbling and planning again, the two brothers quickly nodded in agreement and got back to work.
In the closed laboratory of the mage tower.
The lord, who was in the middle of crafting magical tools, barely suppressed the urge to sneeze.
She just barely controlled the magic in her hands, preventing the costly materials, worth hundreds of gold coins, from being wasted.
She muttered to herself:
"Hmm? I just thought of another idea!"
Matthew instructed Beelzebub to replace the carriage and quickly stored everything else into the space carriage.
He also quietly slipped the Wisdom Tree and some small items into his space belt.
Then, Matthew, moving as fast as possible, took the purchased items and headed straight to the teleportation area.
It only took five minutes.
Matthew had returned to the Murloc Castle with his team.
Resisting the urge to take out the Wisdom Tree and inspect it, Matthew brought Butler Ralph and Beelzebub to the top of the castle, pointing towards the visible ruins camp, saying:
"Aside from continuing to support the current developments of Bay Territory, this collaboration with the Carlisle Family over the ruins will be a key step for us to make a name for ourselves."
"You two have heavy tasks. You must ensure the progress of the ruins' development while also managing the construction of the Murloc Castle."
"At the same time, don't neglect the arrangements for adventurers. Send those with enough strength to the territory, while finding ways to send others here as well."
"The underground world here is truly man-eating!"
Hearing the firm words from the lord, Butler Ralph and Beelzebub both nodded in agreement.
They could clearly sense that the lord knew what kind of monsters were under the ruins.
And, knowing they weren't easy to deal with, he had deliberately brought outsiders in.
The two of them vaguely understood that the lord valued "his own people" far more than most "interests."
This was undoubtedly a great blessing for the territory and its people!
As Butler Ralph looked at the expanding ruins camp, his thoughts went deeper.
On the surface, the lord was conducting large-scale construction here, but in reality, it was to draw others' attention, concealing his true purpose and plans.
With such a farsighted lord, Butler Ralph was truly delighted from the bottom of his heart and made a firm decision:
"I must not disappoint the lord!"
In the following days.
The Murloc Castle and the ruins camp became increasingly bustling.
The first wave of adventurers arrived, eager to see if the enticing tasks were real.
More and more soldiers from the Carlisle Family joined in the excavation of the ruins.
Construction teams from Bay Territory also began working around the ruins.
Bay Territory was preparing to turn this place into a large, fortified, spacious camp with numerous defensive facilities.
Increasing amounts of supplies were being transported from Blood Moon City and Bay Territory to the site.
Murloc Castle and the ruins camp were visibly becoming more "prosperous."
Bay Territory.
In the city, the foundation of the large-scale Professional's Academy had been laid, and the sewage system was currently being improved.
Outside the city, more and more wastelands were being reclaimed, and as far as the eye could see, lush green was starting to emerge.
To the east of Bay Town, near the banks of Silver Moon River.
A dock had been built.
Several fishing boats produced by Bay Territory were docked on the Silver Moon River.
They weren't casting nets for fishing, but using long poles to measure the underwater terrain and depth.
Downstream from the dock.
A large factory area was rapidly expanding.
A steady stream of various production talents was being recruited, giving them a chance to showcase their skills here.
On the outskirts of the factory area.
A batch of new houses was being built.
Aside from providing better rest areas for the workers, the main function of these houses was to serve as places for workers to learn new skills.
Learning better techniques and producing better products could lead to higher wages and bonuses.
This area was also bustling with activity.
In the town.
In a large circular teleportation area.
As a flash of bright blue light passed, the massive distorted space fluctuation gradually calmed.
On the previously empty ground, a large group of ragged refugees appeared.
Angela, who had been prepared for this, looked at the somewhat chaotic crowd and immediately shouted in a clear voice:
"Everyone stay quiet! Line up according to the lines drawn on the ground, and once you're in line, you'll get to eat!"
At the mention of food, the previously chaotic refugees quickly quieted down.
Of course, the main reason they quieted down so quickly.
Was the four towering stone golems that slowly stood up!
Anyone would become especially obedient when faced with such magical constructs beyond their comprehension.
A line of soldiers marched over.
Under the refugees' fearful gazes, they helped them line up properly.
Then, they queued for registration, washed themselves, and changed into new clothes.
After that, each person received a bowl of hot porridge and a piece of black bread just enough to fill their stomachs.
This was to prevent them from eating themselves to death!
Next, the refugees, with various expressions, were separated by family units and sent to the 16 training camps scattered throughout Bay Town.
There, they would undergo three to seven days of "quarantine" and training.