265 Town Relations (1/2)

Luke decided to stay in town after learning that everyone was accepted here. Matt willed himself to refrain from troubling the young miss any longer and joined Jun's group, under Edward's wing.

Afterward, the group visited famous landmarks while touring around the seven barangays.

Uugong Park, a park known for its breathtaking view of the rice fields, while different birds can be seen flying around. Together with its majestic waterfalls, the place became a hot summer spot for families in the past.

Uugong means echo, because of the strong current of the falls it makes a loud echo or sound. People from the town usually wash their clothes there, even water carabaos also takes a dip during the hot summer months.

Duckling Society Park, many people in Morong likes to go here early morning, to do some jogging, and chatting. Even in the apocalypse, nothing changed and people can still be seen around.

This was the best place for Jun to spread rumors about the city up north.

Jun would openly chat with the secretary about her views on the matter. Could it be true? Would she be going?

This created the illusion that he was someone who knew nothing and also interested in going north.

However, he couldn't keep asking her about the same thing every other barangay, so the Elites had to act their part.

Everyone would would talk about this to ”themselves” while in a public setting, and only stop when they are on the road to the next barangay.

It was already afternoon when they finished touring the whole town. They toured the place in a clockwise manner, which allowed them to arrive perfectly at the town hall without missing or double backing to a barangay.

They also searched the whole barangay where Edward used to live, but couldn't really find anyone. Except for the hope that they packed their things up and headed north, there were no leads available to be found.

”Did you like the tour?” the secretary asked after everyone got out of the

Jun didn't answer and just handed a pack of biscuits before turning to the group. It's not much, and Jun just want to compensate for the fuel used.

The secretary had other thoughts in mind though. Her cheeks were blushing and there were butterflies in her stomach.

”Edward, prepare the jeepney. I'll be heading inside to say goodbye. I'll be back quickly, it won't take long.”

”Please follow me.”

The secretary excitedly brought Jun to Matteo's office. She knocked twice and announced Jun's presence.

”Wait...” Matteo's voice sounded inside together with shuffling of footsteps, ”You may enter.”

After hearing the confirmation. the secretary gestured on the door. ”Please.”

Jun doesn't care whatever plans Matteo had in mind. The only thing important for him was the town's manpower and possible future tributes to him.

As Jun entered, Matteo's trusted aides formed two lines and were bowing at him. In front of the table was the executive chair which used to be Matteo's seat.

Jun sat down and crossed his legs, then everyone not needed inside left the room.

With him and Matteo the only people left inside, Jun initiated the conversation.

”Prepare these materials, make sure to have them ready by tomorrow. I already met some people leaving, so I'll just consider your plan as successful. Continue the act to drive the leeches away. I'll come around noon to settle everything about the cooperation.”

Matteo took the piece of paper and read the items that Jun required. The faction halls required items were written on the piece of paper.

”I'll get everything ready. However, we don't have enough gold. Also, will you bring food tomorrow?”

Jun frowned. ”You can get gold from killing mobs in the dungeon. Have you guys never entered the dungeon church and the cemetery?”

”We don't. We can't find food there so we never entered those places.” Matteo answered truthfully.

”Then what happened at the town siege? How did you guys survive? According to my observation, you guys were lacking in weaponry. Most of the weapons you guys have were sticks and anything you can grab your hands on.”

They could still with regular carriers but how about evolved carriers? It's impossible to kill a Destroyer unless you know that its weakness was its eyes.

Did they hack him to death with accumulated damage? That's possible but too many people would die!

Matteo felt Jun's puzzlement, and yet he doesn't know how to answer. He himself was confused to Jun's question.

”If you mean the sudden release of monsters from their dungeons, then we could take care of them. It's just a bunch of zombies from the cemetery anyway. Well, the priest lecturers were troublesome to deal with since they sometimes teach everyone at once. If we get surrounded, we can't escape and had to study until we pass out.”

That's terrible!