The Cannon Fodder in the Global Apocalypse Game lives a leisurely life
Chapter 138: Tricky Perks of the Special Territory Upgrade

Chapter 138: Tricky Perks of the Special Territory Upgrade

(For those who were wondering about the Chapter price. It’s 2 Chapters into 1)

Li Chunhua had been fighting her inner urges not to bite on the wall even though her stomach was rumbling with so much intensity that those who heard might think that it was a rotor operating in full swing.

Well, it can’t be help. The new appearance of the wall was so tempting and it smelled sweet. It was the system’s fault.

A few hours earlier...

[New Functions of the Special Territory is unlocked.]

[New Territory Buildings and facilities are unlocked.]

[Road System is Unlocked.]

[Upgrade Function of the Territory Buildings is unlocked.]

[Decorating Theme is unlocked.]

[Players can choose among the decorating themes with affordable prices!]

[Decorating Themes Available]

The system showed her sample virtual pictures of buildings and decorations under different themes ranging from primitive, medieval, modern, stone gate, and pink, blue, black....

There are so many to choose from.

Knowing the system’s cunning marketing schemes, Li Chunhua won’t fall for it this time. But she overestimated herself or maybe rather she failed to hold on her cravings...

Her eyes were glued on a particular option [Dessert Haven Theme].

[Additional Payment of 100 gold coins to purchase and can also be paid in installment of 25 (including interest rate) per week for 20 weeks.]

ԅ(♡﹃♡ԅ) System, you’re so cruel!

Do you think I will give in? Never!

[Candied Bricked Defence Wall (HP: 1500/1500, Defense 45)

-Special Function: If unfriendly units hit the wall. There is a 2% chance to trigger ’special deflect effect’. Effects depend on the type of candy hit.

-What are you waiting for? Who doesn’t want to wake up and see this sweet wall all day? From Jelly Beans, toffee, butterscotch, caramels, candy corn, licorice and peppermint patties, you can have all the candies you dream of!]

ԅ(¯﹃¯ԅ) Scheming System! I won’t surrender!

[Endurance Bar: 85/100]

[Rainbow Whirly Lollipops Forest Fortification (HP per tree: 100/100, Defense: 15)

-I want to take a stroll but I’m too lazy? With this, even when you stroll all your life, you’ll never get tired of these eyes candies and they come with candy fruits too! One tree bears a fruit in a hundred years.]

(*´﹃｀*) You think I’m a fool? I have principles!

[Endurance Bar: 60/100]

[Gingerbread House (Landowner’s Main Residence) - (HP: 2000/2000, Defense: 35)

-What suited a gluttonous witch who preys on weak crocs than a gingerbread house for retirement? It comes with cookie walls with aesthetics royal icing buttercream color scheme, peppermint swirl candies window panel and sugar glass panes, functional marshmallow kang bed, candy cane pillars and many more.]

(º﹃º ) You wicked capitalist!

[Endurance Bar: 45/100]

The system used its dirty tactics in chipping away the hungry foodie’s endurance. It showed the dessert layouts for the road, the basic hut residence, the quarry, and the available territory buildings.

But what strikes the foodie the most was this...

[The decoration function will only available on Level 2 Special Territory. This is a limited edition offer. If you chose not to pick any of the following themes, the system will automatically set the default theme.]

[Endurance Bar: 0/100]

Ting-

[Thanks for your support!]

[A friendly reminder: If you don’t settle the weekly payment on time, you and your territory will undergo 81 bolts of tribulation lightning (ignores territory’s and equipment’s barrier).]

One could hear a tiny wicked laugh in the end that was nowhere friendly like its sarcastic reminder, probably because of the quarry incident.

Li Chunhua: (º □ º l|l)...1...2...3... (╯°Д°)╯︵ ┻┻ It’s another trap!

Thus, the earlier event of giving in to her gluttonous cravings resulted into the current situation.

But, just seeing the virtual layouts come to life, her dissatisfaction vanished.

"Chef Long, I upgraded the territory, have a look...Wait, cook me something first! The meals you left this morning were eaten by..." Li Chunhua stopped talking. Her eyes flashed for a moment.

Three units of stone were hurled towards the sky.

Long Haoran’s eyes followed the stones turning invisible in the horizon and wondered what is the purpose behind the gang leader’s actions.

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Somewhere in the east of Mountain No. 27 along vicinity of an herb field resource point, three figures had still not been given up chased by the boas up to this point.

They already passed so many resources points but these three were so loyal like die-hard fans wanting to get their bias’ autographs, but it was also thanks to these three that they were able to discover so many resources.

It was really true that in times when you were at your wit’s end, your potential burst and three of them gained numerous skills, even the weak chicken, little ginseng, also benefited a lot and its speed at escaping even outdid the two.

[Basic Roll Skill Acquired]

[Basic Dodge Acquired]

[Dash Skill Acquired]

[Parry Skill Acquired]

But even though they seemed to be doing well, the fatigue buff struck at the crucial moment.

[Agility -10%]

-===≡≡≡ᕕ( ◎_◎)ᕗ ᕕ( ◎_◎)ᕗ ᕕ( ◎_◎)ᕗ

Nani!

Their speed visibly slowed down and the three beyond impatient boas took advantage of the chance, coordinated and lunged at them covering all their escape routes.

"Ahh!" The three food thieves let out shrieking screams.

When they thought, they would end up injured, the three boas burst into white lights and turns to loots, scattered on the moist grass.

They looked at each with inquiry in their eyes before looking around to see any sign of the helper but they only saw three bloody stones.

Shivering, hungry and exhausted, they immediately retreated to the territory since their tasks were done and the three only have one thought.

They better not steal someone’s food again!

Because Master/Old witch will send them into another punishment trip.

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It was the same for the elf, whose condition was tired and clothes dirty and beautiful golden hair was disheveled.

He looked at his screen [Level 10] before gathering the herbs he collected.

He counted it.

"One...One...One"

"..."

Never mind, it was better than nothing.

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Back to the Dessert Haven...ahem Salted Fish Territory, Li Chunhua heard three same system notifications.

[You’ve killed Sir Hiss a Lot and gained 100 experience points]

After making sure, she saved the three food thieves’ butts from getting bitten into flower, she leapt off the candy wall, sprinted towards the cook who she had been waiting for so long.

Long Haoran found himself listening to a very very very long speech about patriotism and sacrifice of a certain someone.

He stood there for ten minutes straight watching the woman’s took a snack and water break in between but still keep spouting she’s hungry.

And the speech concluded into this final statement: Because she hadn’t eaten breakfast, lunch, he needed to make two extra portions for dinner.

His only question was...

Why did he need to wear a pink bear and candied printed apron?

"The system took pity on me and gave it as a freebie." Li Chunhua tied the apron around the man’s waist in a swift manner and before Long Haoran could respond, his photo was taken.

"Chef Long! It looks good on you!" Li Chunhua showed the man the picture in the holographic screen before she smiled from ear to ear.

Long Haoran: "..." So she planned to blackmail him all along?

Li Chunhua’s eyes twinkled.

A man in a pink apron is so cute! This was the only thing she was happy about from falling into the system’s trap.

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Because of the black mailing material on the gang leader’s hand, Long Haoran headed towards the kitchen in an instant and along the way he couldn’t help but stopped a few times and gave the new layout a thoughtful look.

Especially the main residence, Long Haoran’s feet were stuck at the stone pathway, looking at the house which resembled the gingerbread dessert he baked for his brother in the past.

He unconsciously stepped forward the white cream, planning to see if this was real and not just mere hallucination.

"Chef Long, it’s not edible. I already tried it."

The sigh of disappointment coming from her was very conspicuous.

Long Haoran’s eyes then noticed a bite mark on the corner. "..."

After he had a glance of exterior, the woman opened the door and he saw the space was three times bigger than before. He entered and took a few steps silently surveying the interior.

The center of the house was still the floating crystal and it’s still located in the living room.

The chaise lounge from before was gone but was replaced by a complete set of thin padded double sofas, two wooden cushioned chair and a long table, very suitable for a team meeting.

Besides from these things, two empty shelves were pressed against the wall. Long Haoran could see the prompt [Weapon Slots], [Equipment Slots], [Blueprint Slots] and etc.

Her territory is very weird. Every night he kept in touch with his brother and the design of the main residences on both side were miles apart.

Hold on, the words earlier that his mind intentionally missed replayed.

’I upgraded the territory.’

She was the one in the global announcement?

This is good. Initially, he was very worried.

He wanted to inspect the place more but someone brought up the blackmailing material again.

"Chef Long! I will give the apron to you." Li Chunhua gently patted his shoulder, finding the apron complementing the cook.

"..." Long Haoran quickly searched for the kitchen and shut the door leaving Li Chunhua to stare at his disappearing figure.

A few seconds later, she slapped her thighs. He must have really liked it! Next time the system gives her pink mittens or pink kitchen stuffs, she’ll give it to him.

After all, a happy cook can make more delicious food!

Knowing her bitter hours of hunger will be over in a few hours, she went outside and checked on the crocs, chickens, and greenhouse.

The area of the territory had grown wider. From two hundred to a thousand square meters and she was given another list of news territory buildings to choose from.

But she was not in a hurry. This decision will need great time to reconsider the conditions and materials demanded for the next upgrade were too much.

She already failed at the first one- [To upgrade to level 3, territory must have 50 residents].

Unlike the gingerbread house, the summoning platform, those facilities from Tendra Civilization were not included in the theme.

She fed her livestock, water the crops before monitoring the natives. Siri had repeatedly emphasized on the edict to restrain from singing and keep her talent for herself.

"..." My heart is hurt remembering the mutated skill.

Fern and the others calculated their production. Because they had not wasted time in fetching the raw materials, the total number of clay pipes they made were around 520, including the 67 from yesterday.

The one who made the most was a Rioli, one from the human empire, 65 pipes.

Li Chunhua gathered the pipes and took notes of the pipes they produced. She recorded each one and rewarded the corresponding points.

Since the disaster would strike in the fifth day, she still have two days left. Telling the natives about this, their faces shown various expressions and went to buy food supplies, firewood, and waterproof materials from her.

Li Chunhua became a temporary cashier and entertained them, however she limited the waterproof fabric for 2 meters a person. In this way, it will prevent hoarding.

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The four salted fish residents returned to the mountaintop and just like Long Haoran earlier, they were astounded on what they’re seeing.

(⊙_(⊙_⊙)_⊙) What is this?

"You’re here!" Li Chunhua sensed the hosts of her tracking spells were nearby and rushed towards them.

"Master, what happened here?" Siri was the one who asked.

(Little Baozi: Thank you for the gift Hanahime and LotusLin. Pics in the comment section.)