I Become a Landlady in the Game World
Chapter 257 - 160: What to Do When You Feel Like Punching Someone

Chapter 257: Chapter 160: What to Do When You Feel Like Punching Someone

At this moment, Charlotte walked on the main road of Hope Village, her gaze still scanning her surroundings, assessing the territory’s strength.

Being able to construct within the territory’s boundaries must indicate a certain level of strength.

Moreover, the dried meat tasted in Bengala Town was quite good; if brought back to the Royal Capital, it could surely make a fortune.

That way, she could also reap many benefits from Hope Village.

Thinking of this, Charlotte felt a bit of consolation in her heart.

This trip wouldn’t be a loss after all.

Just as she was pondering this, a Demon Beast suddenly leaped out from one side.

After spotting them, it charged headlong without any care.

Of course, before it could reach them, it was promptly dealt with.

However, the expressions of many in the crowd that followed showed a hint of peculiarity.

But before they could say much, a succession of other Demon Beasts began to attack their group.

Even if they didn’t cause a huge disturbance, it was enough to irritate those who had been traveling all day.

"This is within the territory, what is Hope Village doing? Can’t it even clear out the Demon Beasts?"

"This is a Level 2 Village, too!"

"Are the Professionals of Hope Village so weak?"

"..."

Complaints mixed with faint disdain emanated from the crowd.

But some people listening had their eyes flickering with thought.

Among them were many Mercenary Teams from the nearby small territories.

Hope Village’s Beast Meat was popular in Bengala Town, and its value was apparent to anyone.

In Bengala Town, there were many who had their eyes on it, but they were stopped by the Mayor of Bengala Town, Simmons, because it was an industry belonging to Hope Village’s territory.

Although they temporarily gave up and chose another way to cooperate, the situation was different now. If Hope Village was weak and if their own territory were to launch a Territory War and succeed against Hope Village, there was a chance to possibly take over.

Should they succeed, it would be a significant achievement for their backing territory.

Everyone continued on with their own thoughts.

Before long, the group arrived at Hope Village.

But upon seeing the walls from afar, many began to wonder if they had made a mistake.

To have built such walls, the Lord of Hope Village must be quite wealthy.

If it’s not a problem with the territory, then it must be with the residents.

Thinking this, the group continued toward the village gates.

At this time, many Professionals were cleaning up the battlefield, especially digging out pits with still-living Demon Beasts in them, which for many Professionals were treasures.

Who didn’t know, if you slaughter your own Demon Beasts, you get more Beast Meat, and even the organs could be kept.

People in this world don’t like organs, but for them, many are considered the ultimate delicacies!

Thus, it was quite a bounty for everyone.

For the larger Demon Beasts, they were butchered on the spot, bled, the blood collected, and then eviscerated; their organs were taken out and cleaned...

As Charlotte and others approached, this was the scene they witnessed, with nearly everyone nearly vomiting.

The Professionals of Hope Village seemed overly gruesome.

And eating organs, how disgusting!

Charlotte’s brows knit tightly together.

Suppressing her discomfort, she began to assess the piece of territory.

In almost a glance, she understood what had just transpired.

The residual Demon Beasts within the territory and the traces of fighting left at the scene undoubtedly proved that Hope Village was exploiting a certain aspect of Demon Beasts, orchestrating minor Beast Tides, and then profiting from killing them.

Their strategy was quite clever!

And they were big spenders, too!

Even if once or twice didn’t cause much damage to the defensive power of the walls, over the long term, it was a considerable amount.

Seeing the accustomed manner of the Professionals, it seemed this was not the first or the second occurrence.

It only proved that the Lord of Hope Village was willing to pay a price for the strength of the territory and must be a person who pursued strength, with a significant foundation to boot.

Indeed, to establish a territory requires a substantial sum of money.

Although he was a Noble and had the right to establish a territory of his own, his family was unable to provide him with the sufficient funds needed for construction.

Of course, this construction funding referred to turning a territory into a town or a higher level.

For them, establishing a village was wasteful of resources.

I might as well keep it for later!

As Zhou Bai thought this, Charlot and her group were getting increasingly closer.

More and more Professionals stopped what they were doing and turned their attention to Charlot’s group, their eyes filled with intense curiosity.

"Damn, look, knights!"

"They really do look like knights from TV dramas!"

"So cool!"

"What kind of ore is their armor made of? It looks so textured. Is it iron ore?"

"When can I have a set of armor like that? It would be showstopping!"

"What are they doing in our territory?"

"Look, there’s a merchant team behind them—could they be here to do business?"

"..."

Everyone’s attention was instantly captivated by Charlot and her group of knights, and they couldn’t help but start discussing.

Charlot frowned once more at their reactions.

These people’s attitudes towards them were far too commonplace! And it seemed as if they were just watching a show.

This attitude was mildly irritating to him.

However, despite his discomfort, his pride as a noble didn’t allow him to express his dissatisfaction outright. Instead, he continued walking forward and addressed the Soldier guarding the gate, "I am from the knight team of San Sebastian City, representing the Royal Family to bestow honors upon your Lord."

Although San Sebastian City was by default the Royal Capital, these two words were never mentioned in introductions.

To do so would offend people.

If any territory openly challenged the Royal Capital, the losses would be severe for them.

Indeed, by the time you reach the level of a city, Territory Wars are mostly a formality—unless you encounter another Race.

But essentially, no well-established large territory would give other races’ cities the chance—right after the truce period ended, they would initiate challenges.

The Soldier guarding the gate was taken aback upon hearing this.

The Medal Award Team!

They had indeed heard of it.

They knew that each Lord of a territory was granted a title of Nobility, which made traveling across the Stan Continent much more convenient.

But it was only a convenience; to gain privileges depended purely on the strength of one’s own territory.

If the territory was strong, they would be honored guests wherever they went; otherwise, there was little difference from ordinary people.

However, wasn’t there still no one who had claimed the title of Lord of Hope Village? Who were these people looking to honor?

While the Soldier was unsure how to respond, Zhou Bai and Bayer emerged from the territory.

"Village Chief!" The other Soldiers saw Zhou Bai and hurriedly greeted him.

It was good that the Village Chief had arrived—it was best for her to handle this knight team!

From the leading person’s unfriendly attitude, they knew they weren’t dealing with someone easy to provoke.

Nevertheless, there was a stir of excitement in their hearts—if the bestowing of honors required the Lord to be present, might the Lord of Hope Village suddenly make an appearance?

Although no one had come forward, from their deepening exchanges with other territories, it was clear that the Lord was at the heart of any territory. It was very possible that their own territory also had a Lord, who had chosen to conceal their Identity from the start.

At this moment, the appearance of Zhou Bai and Bayer immediately shifted the attention of Charlot and her group.

When Charlot saw Zhou Bai, there wasn’t much of a reaction, since she had been told by the Mayor of Bengala Town, Simmons, that the Village Chief of Hope Village was a Human.

But she had not heard that Hope Village also had Undead!

Her eyes sharpened in an instant.

After all, the Undead did not belong to the Stan Continent.

Seemingly catching Charlot’s interest in Bayer, Zhou Bai took the lead to explain, "Our territory has a Special Building that can summon Undead, and they are mercenaries hired by our territory, we can take responsibility for their actions!"

Listening to Zhou Bai, Charlot’s gaze shifted to her.

Sitting astride a Horse Beast, she tilted her chin up slightly with a haughty tone, "Where is your Lord? Why aren’t they here to meet us?"

Implying that Zhou Bai, the Village Chief, wasn’t qualified to speak with her.

Zhou Bai: "..."

—What should she do if she felt like punching the person in front of her?

Suppressing the emotions of the moment, Zhou Bai said, "I have received the Lord’s order; I can represent her in deciding all the affairs of the territory."

"So you can decide on behalf of your territory’s affairs, but can you accept the honors in their place?" Charlot looked at Zhou Bai and huffed lightly.

"I can! The title conferred by this ceremony will be inherited by me, according to the task given to me by the territory," Zhou Bai uttered calmly.

Upon hearing these words, Charlot’s pupils constricted.

How could that be???