Chapter 191 (1/2)

The chaos ended in an instant. I questioned the NPC, Eileen, who worked there and she claimed that Supreme Fire Dragon was a very good man. I didn’t know why, but he had gone to work at the flower store for two days and helped her with the work. I didn’t know if Supreme Fire Dragon really wanted to kidnap a hostage, but in any case, it was good for me that he stepped back so easily. The users might’ve taken videos if we fought.

...Was it called the A.S.L community?

I somehow managed to block reporters from entering, but I couldn’t prevent the photographs and videos taken by users. I wanted to avoid the community that my second son told me about from heating up again. Those damn reporters would go after me again.

“Hmm. By the way, the village has really improved.”

I had finally arrived at the village chief’s office after a long time. I wanted to go straight to the clinic to see Helena and Kis, but Joseph sent me a whisper that he arrived a bit earlier.

[[Metheus][Village]

Military: 351 Economy: 283 Culture: 169

Technology: 155 Religion: 92 Politics: 10

Hygiene: 87 Safety: 89% Development: 219

Local Influences: 38%

-Current Taxes: None

-Village Finances: $3,513

-Overall Evaluation: You are currently the village chief and a farmer of Metheus.

-More than 10,000 residents of Garbage Village have temporarily settled here. They are committed to developing the village at a rapid pace.

-The Sylphid Knights are inhabiting this place and maintaining security.

-The Temple of the Wind is scheduled to be completed within seven days.

-Some villagers are missing your food.

-Currently, 999 users are living in huts in your village. They are paying a rental fee of $10,000 a month.

-The promotion from a ‘village’ -> ‘small town’ is possible. You can collect taxes from the residents after being promoted to a small town. You can also raise soldiers and build walls. The siege function will open after 50 days. ($3 million is required)]

“So many...”

The first thing that caught my eye was that the overall numbers had risen. They seemed to have risen by two or three times compared to before. It was amazing.

“Is this due to the Garbage Village residents?”

I read down the information window one by one. The Sylphid Knights were still settled here. They couldn’t all come because half the knights were guarding Windia. Meanwhile, the other half would protect Metheus. Currently, Kerenos was called by Edward and had gone to Windia.

“The temple is almost completed. Additionally, they miss my food...”

I prepared a few meals for them with the heart of a chef, not the village chief, yet they missed the food this much. I would have to cook for the villagers again sooner or later. The village was getting better so it wouldn’t be bad to open a store. Furthermore, this...

“Haha. Helena is a truly amazing woman.”

In fact, I had tried giving Helena some money the first time I sent her to the village. However, she refused to accept such a large sum of money and said that it wasn’t necessary, even when I had said it was funds for development of the village. it was amazing to see that she was self-sufficient by using the shacks to collect money from players. I thought I knew why Sujeong praised her so much and said she was cool.

“I wish they could continue to stay in Metheus...”

First of all, it required a bit more effort. This was something that time would resolve. I first turned my attention to the bottom of the information window.

“A city...”

In fact, this was something that was possible someday. I was told that many small and medium-sized guilds had cities. I heard this the other day from Mido and those troublemakers. It was because they had a small castle. Of course, their city wasn’t as prosperous as Metheus. They acc.u.mulated contribution points doing quests in the Orca Kingdom and saved enough to obtain a small castle. However, the castle of the Orca Kingdom was in a worse condition than expected. Various monsters and thieves launched fierce attacks and the number of NPC and player guards weren’t sufficient, making it equal to a hippopotamus eating money.

They said that all the members of the Icarus Guild were guarding the castle. They only kept it due to the sieges and taxes. They said that if someone else’s castle was taken away, they would become a bit richer. If they were lucky, they might hit the jackpot. People and NPCs gathered as long as there was power. Therefore, both reputation and money could be obtained at the same time.

“Hmm. It won’t be easy...”

The Icarus Guild had failed in the siege that I watched on TV in the past. It was a fact that I knew well.

“I’m not worried about money, but I don’t have the manpower to protect it.”

The residents of Garbage Village were terrible at fighting. It was comforting that the Sylphid Knights and Kerenos were here but I thought it was a bit lacking. I was not only lacking manpower, I currently didn’t have enough power either. “I will have to think about it after the Colosseum event ends.

“...Why are you speaking to yourself?”

I raised my head with surprise and saw Joseph smile at me after he had come in. Sometimes, I couldn’t hear the surroundings when I was concentrating. This must be the case now. I scolded him, “Are you a ghost? Knock before coming in.”

“I did it twice?”

“Groan. Sit down.” I coughed and guided him to a small table in the office. Then I sat across from him.

Joseph laughed. ”It has been a while, Elder. You seem healthy.”

“...Stop talking nonsense. Did you suddenly call me just to say this?”

“Haha. That isn’t it. I have something important to discuss with you.”

“What? Get to the point. I have to go see the doctor.”

“I understand. Elder, I know your personality.”