I Become a Landlady in the Game World
Chapter 249 - 155: The Territory with Magic Power

Chapter 249: Chapter 155: The Territory with Magic Power

While the meeting continued, Morrison and his companions had already begun to casually stroll around Hope Village, ready to get a good understanding of the territory from their own perspective.

But as they stepped out of the Tavern, they felt as if the territory had undergone some sort of change.

The layout was clearly the same, and yet it felt different.

"The number of buildings has increased! Yesterday there was an open space behind those shops, but today there are several more stores," someone keenly observed at Morrison’s side.

Morrison listened, took a glance, and indeed noticed the extra row of shops.

Originally, he was a bit curious about the broad avenue left between the Tavern and Commercial Street. Now, seeing the shops filled in, he realized that such a layout was clearly aimed at the Tavern’s guests.

In the future, once those shops were occupied, Tavern visitors would face the shops upon exiting, and they would likely take a stroll through them.

This Lord of the territory really had quite a business mind.

Moreover, it was clear that the development focus of this territory was to be a commercial town.

If it were another small territory developing in this direction, he might have scorned the notion.

But Hope Village was different. Given the variety of goods currently on display, dominating the market was just a matter of time.

If they kept producing continuously, funds would keep flowing into Hope Village, and this capital could be the foundation for its rise... Its emergence was now unstoppable.

"Hope Village has quite a strong foundation," another person remarked with a sense of wonder.

For a territory of the same Level to achieve such scale as Hope Village, it would need to invest a considerable amount of money.

"I heard that Hope Village was established just over a month ago." Following that, another person joined the gossip.

"It seems like thousands of territories like Hope Village, which were established over a month, popped up overnight. I wonder how the others compare to Hope Village, whether they have the support of major Nobles behind them, it’s quite frightening."

"Anyway, it doesn’t have much to do with us Professionals; it’s for those Nobles to worry about. As long as it brings us benefits, that’s good enough."

The chattering discussions from his companions interrupted Morrison’s train of thought.

Coming back to his senses, Morrison too started paying attention to the urban development of Hope Village.

Yesterday, he had roughly figured out that the layout was prepared for a small town, but a Level 2 village’s territory Area is much larger than it is now. What about the area behind Lord Mansion?

"Let’s go!" Morrison said briefly.

As his voice fell, everyone fell silent and followed behind him.

After a few steps, they encountered many teams who had finished breakfast and were heading out, all of them looking spirited.

Morrison paused, and speaking of which, there was something special about Hope Village that caught his attention—the spirit and demeanor of Hope Village Residents.

Whether men, women, old, or young, whether Professionals or not, they seemed to have no trace of sorrow on their faces, often sporting smiles.

This was rare in any territory.

"Good morning!" While he was thinking about this, the leader of the passing team greeted Morrison and his group with a smile.

A man does not hit someone who’s offering a smiling face.

Morrison and his companions couldn’t help but nod in return.

"Have fun in our territory, eat well," the group left with this blessing and passed by Morrison and his team.

"The people of Hope Village are really... enthusiastic." As he said this, the speaker’s face unconsciously curled into a smile.

To be honest, this kind of feeling, it’s actually pretty nice!

Morrison didn’t say much and continued to walk forward.

Along the way, they saw several members of merchant teams standing in front of the shops, buying breakfast, and each one was eating with contentment.

The gourmet food from the previous day filled his taste buds, and he couldn’t help but swallow.

"You guys go eat something too! Wander around after you’re done eating," Morrison cleared his throat and said to his longing subordinates.

As soon as he finished speaking, his companions rushed to the various shops like arrows released from their bows.

With a light laugh, Morrison also walked to the shops.

"Buns with iced soy milk."

"Chilled peanut soup."

"Chilled mung bean porridge."

"Cool and refreshing noodles, come take a look."

"..."

With the hot weather, several shops brought out a variety of chilled goods.

Each shop was crowded with people.

Morrison, who had a big appetite, tried one thing after another.

Salty or sweet, every taste that entered his mouth was unexpected.

In no time at all, everyone’s stomachs were filled to the brim.

"I think the Capital of Gourmet Norwich has but an empty reputation now."

"Many things here would outshine their main products if placed in the Capital of Gourmet."

"There are also many flavors here that are unique, and uniquely delicious."

"How can they be so talented? How did they come up with such food?"

"Once we leave, it’ll be hard to find this elsewhere!"

"..."

After the group got back together, they couldn’t help but start discussing again.

Having enjoyed the supreme taste sensation in Hope Village, they would definitely miss it when heading to other territories in the future.

Morrison listened and silently recognized this in his heart.

Indeed, it was quite unique.

On the way, everyone was savoring the taste of the food. But as they walked farther away and neared the Lord Mansion, their attention shifted upon seeing the movement there.

At this time, the notice board in front of Lord Mansion was surrounded by quite a few people.

Morrison and his party immediately noticed that many of those gathered were from the group that had come with them the day before.

Compared to their restlessness on the road, they listened to the retelling of others in front of the notice board, their faces full of anticipation.

"A team needs a few gatherers, the faster the better, those with related Skills are preferred."

"Me me me, I’m not a Professional, but I have a Dash Skill."

"Alright, you’re hired, the basic wage is 100 copper coins, and the bonus will be based on the amount you gather. The more you gather, the more the bonus."

"Okay!"

"Our team needs a logistic member, those with cooking Skills are preferred. Wages can be settled daily, but it’s a long-term position."

"I used to be a chef’s apprentice."

"You’ll take care of all the chores, daily wage 150, any problem?"

"No problem."

"..."

In just a short exchange, employment relationships got established.

Morrison and his companions were a bit surprised.

Because the few who were just recruited were all ordinary people, and those hiring them were Professionals, who seemed pretty reliable from the descriptions.

And their wages were enough for them to settle down in Hope Village.

As long as they could find stability, they wouldn’t leave.

It looked like Hope Village was succeeding in keeping people.

Combining last night’s events, Morrison silently added a label to Hope Village in his mind.

It truly was a territory with a magical appeal!

For ordinary people, such a territory was indeed a good destination!