I Become a Landlady in the Game World
Chapter 251 - 157: Rapid Development

Chapter 251: Chapter 157: Rapid Development

In just half a day, both individuals and teams new to Hope Village had thoroughly familiarized themselves with the village. A significant number of individuals, whether commoners or Professionals, had chosen to stay in Hope Village.

As for some teams, although they were still visitors, they had already started joining the Professional teams of Hope Village to hunt Demon Beasts outside.

After all, they weren’t able to obtain enough goods from Hope Village and had to linger there. They couldn’t just spend money without earning. Generally speaking, many merchant teams were quite capable in their own territories acting as Mercenary Teams, and would become merchant teams when in others’ territories, being very flexible.

Most importantly, they had all found out that Hope Village was currently in a safety period, so staying a bit longer wouldn’t result in any mishaps.

This included people like Watt from Abo Duowei Village.

"Captain, I’ve decided to stay in Hope Village; I may not be able to follow you guys for the next few days," said the fifth Professional to inform Watt of their intent to leave the team.

After all, they had become residents of Hope Village and needed to quickly join the teams in Hope Village to prepare for their future life there.

Most of them were at a higher Level than the current Professionals in Hope Village, and they easily became members of the Professional teams in Hope Village, occupying relatively high positions. The daily compensation they received was also the highest.

According to Hope Village’s saying, "more work, more gain."

In terms of income, it was even higher than what they earned in Watt’s team.

Considering various factors, the number of people leaving had naturally increased.

"...Hmm," Watt didn’t block those who had left before, so he naturally wouldn’t stop this one either.

However, he was truly feeling uncomfortable at the moment.

A few had left on the first day, and then several more today, and there were quite a few in the team who knew those who left and had adapted well to Hope Village, starting to feel a bit restless.

He was finding it hard to decide what to do.

Initially, staying a few more days in Hope Village was due to its safety period, hoping to procure more goods from Hope Village to Bengala Town as his initial capital accumulation.

But he felt a slight premonition that the longer he stayed in Hope Village, the quicker the "morale" of his people would waver.

"Captain, sorry, but my family really likes Hope Village and strongly requested this," said the Professional applying for leave, noticing the reluctance in Watt’s demeanor.

"It’s okay, I understand," Watt could only swallow his bitterness.

Blaming only that Hope Village was too good at seducing people, blaming only that these people could only see the immediate benefits and not the hidden risks behind Hope Village.

Afterward, the Professional bowed and then directly left.

After he left, Watt said to the remaining people, "Abo Duowei Village is more prosperous than Hope Village, right? Just think about the scene we encountered there, and you will know why I decided to leave."

Morrison happened to hear this as he was passing by when Watt said it.

He had already known about the collapse of Abo Duowei Village; after all, he had done business there and felt a slight sentiment but not much thought about it.

Being used to the rise and fall of territories, such happenings were quite common for him.

However, upon hearing what Watt said, he inexplicably stopped in his tracks.

"Do you think Hope Village will end up destroyed like Abo Duowei Village?" Morrison asked with interest.

"I didn’t say that," Watt quickly responded, as they were in Hope Village’s territory. He wouldn’t dare to make such claims openly; it was just his own speculation.

Morrison looked deeply at Watt.

The other man was intelligent, guessing that Hope Village might be targeted by Fasal Village due to the fleeing from Abo Duowei Village.

But he was missing one point.

Hope Village and Abo Duowei Village were fundamentally different.

Even though Abo Duowei Village had a higher Level than Hope Village, it wasn’t necessarily stronger in power!

"That’s good then, I still think, Hope Village is unlikely to repeat the fate of Abo Duowei Village," Morrison added another comment.

Watt listened, stunned for a moment, "Why say that?"

"Have you ever been to the Lord Mansion?"

"No."

"There just appeared a long-term procurement announcement there, buying up stone, and currently, it’s an unlimited amount. Why do you think this announcement appeared today?" Morrison countered.

Watt was not stupid; he instantly understood the other’s intent.

Stone is the main material for city walls.

Hope Village’s unlimited acquisition of stone likely meant they already had preparations to deal with attacks from villages like Fasal.

What he could think of, Hope Village had also thought of, and they had immediately acted on it.

At this moment, Watt was truly surprised.

Taking a long breath inwardly, Watt then asked Morrison, "So, Mr. Morrison, do you also plan to settle in Hope Village?"

Morrison shook his head, "Not for the time being."

"So..."

"I’m just acknowledging what Hope Village has done, purely as an observer," Morrison stated bluntly.

Having walked around for half a day, with the current situation in Hope Village, there really wasn’t much to criticize.

After hearing this, Watt felt even more helpless.

Hope Village was truly capable, even persuading someone experienced like Morrison.

"Think it over well! Whatever decision you make depends solely on you." After saying this, Morrison didn’t linger any longer and directly left with his people.

Only Watt and others were left unsettled by Morrison’s words.

"Captain..." Someone in the team called out to Watt, their tone slightly hesitant.

Glancing at the flickering eyes of everyone in the team, Watt paused and then spoke, "Let’s stay a few more days, observe the situation. These next few days, let’s also look around Hope Village more!"

Due to Morrison’s words, Watt, in that instant, truly felt a bit "shaken."

Since his mind was shaken, he decided to use time to prove it.

To see what kind of development Hope Village would have next.

And indeed, there were quite a few other team leaders who thought the same as Watt.

Because, their teams were also facing the existence of teammates being "taken" by Hope Village.

In the end, to avoid being left alone, they also had to consider preparing for development in Hope Village.

While these people were keenly observing the dynamics of Hope Village, Hope Village had already entered a state of development.

Territory professionals constantly cast magic spells, striving to kill demon beasts, and upgrade to earn resources.

Construction on the territory’s factories began, and they were working overtime in their efforts.

The territory’s locally planted fresh fruits and special fruits started to enter the market.

Shop owners continued to increase, with new products from the territory surging.

A few representative merchants started working overtime producing products, striving to stock up.

...

All of this was silently happening, waiting for the day to burst forth.