Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 161 Side Story! Migration and Wandering

When the month came to a close, Hathaway returned, looking travel-worn. She wore a grey robe and a hood, appearing unremarkable, but upon closer inspection, she exuded a dangerous aura.

She's becoming more and more like a mysterious, terrifying, and sinister witch.

However, the moment she lifted her hood, her entire demeanor changed instantly. She was still that beautiful, sunny, and gentle woman. Yes, Li Wei admired her for that.

"George! Please forgive me, I couldn't help but run away this month. I wanted to know if my mother was still alive. I really hope she is. I'm so sorry, sob sob!"

Looking at Hathaway nestled in his arms, and at her acting skills, Li Wei smiled without saying a word. "Bitch, the time has come for you to reveal your true colors. Stop wasting your time."

Of course, Li Wei did take Hathaway to the newly built one-star fortress in Lyon for a tour, since it was nominally the place where the two of them would hold their grand wedding ceremony.

This was at Lyon's insistence; it seemed that without this step, his one-star fortress could not be inspected.

In fact it is.

After Li Wei and Hathaway walked around the one-star fortress, lines of pale gold information appeared.

[Family member Leon has built a one-star fortress, which will be a very important building for the family. From now on, the family camp will be upgraded to level 5, the family population will increase by 4, and the number of mercenaries that can be hired will increase by 4! Living in it will increase the health regeneration rate by 10%]

Family member Leon received an additional 150 contribution points.

[Leon, a member of the family, has completed two one-star important buildings, fulfilling his title mission and earning the codename Leon the Executioner.]

[Code Name Explanation: Wearing this code name will increase the power of the decapitation finishing move by 50% and have a 10% chance to trigger absolute defense, meaning that the decapitation finishing move cannot be interrupted.]

[Family member Leon will summarize the mission at the end of this month, settle accounts with his teammates, and leave the mission world. Alternatively, he can use the settlement card to settle the account immediately. Missing members will be replenished within 24 hours after the family meeting ends.]

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Good grief, it turns out Leon wasn't telling the truth either. He didn't need to build the One-Star Temple; two One-Star buildings would suffice to complete the title quest.

But that's more like it; otherwise, if Lyon stayed for another month, the mission would be far too difficult.

At that moment, Lyon smiled apologetically at Li Wei and activated the settlement card in his hand without waiting for the end-of-month summary, not wanting to linger for even a moment longer.

Are you kidding me? Next month will definitely be a meteor shower, a complete upheaval, and the final boss battle. What's the point of staying? Who knows what rare item cards that bitch Hathaway might have? What if she detains him?
After Lyon left, Clyde nodded to Li Wei, quickly activated the settlement card, and left.

Almost simultaneously, new information emerged.

Family member John Carr believes the family is currently teetering on the brink of disaster. He opposes and disagrees with most of the patriarch George's decisions. He believes George's indulgence of his women has led to immense trouble, and that George's selfishness and actions have created powerful enemies, disregarding the family's future. He argues that the family will be destroyed by George, and that there is no hope left for them.

Having accumulated 500 family contribution points and possessing the bloodline of the Kah family, he decided to initiate the wandering and migration side quest at this moment. He left his family with a portion of his possessions, along with his wife and two children, and continued their migration towards the province of Ver. They would seek a safe and stable environment further afield, where they would settle and develop their lives.

Because of his departure, George, the head of the household, will be penalized with a deduction of 100 points from his family contribution.

[Meanwhile, family member Hathaway will automatically be impeached by John Carr during the end-of-month review, and she will have 200 points of family contribution deducted.]

[Due to the activation of the side quest "Migration and Wandering," a non-mandatory quest settlement will be triggered at the end of this month. This will be the last time the quest is completed before the end of the month. As the difficulty of the upcoming story will increase to four stars in some areas, all players who are not strong enough will have the opportunity to safely leave this world at this time, or choose not to settle the settlement.]

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Good heavens, old John has given up. Although he still has a chance to kill Missy the Black Witch next month, the chances are very slim without the authority to be the head of the household and the right to hire mercenaries.

Furthermore, with the accelerated plot next month, not to mention the Great Witch Luna's revenge, the addition of the Lord of Kah City, Mad Baron Mark, will significantly increase the difficulty of the story. These final bosses are so powerful that even a high-level player like him could be instantly killed if he's not careful.

Rather than doing that, he might as well earn a side storyline; if his children are supportive, he can even enjoy a ten-month share of the profits.

In the blink of an eye, three family members have disappeared, which is quite disheartening.

Li Wei stood at the camp entrance, with Hathaway beside him, clinging tightly to his arm, and Fila, Ron, and Penny—the whole family had come out to see him off; after all, he was his uncle.

Old John's gaze was complicated, and there seemed to be tears in his eyes. Holding his family's property, he glanced back at the crowd, and as he turned away, a gray mist rolled in, and a four-wheeled carriage drove out, loaded with wheat and various foods, with three somewhat bewildered men and women sitting on it.

The older woman was wearing an elegant evening gown; she must be old John's wife.

There was also a young man in his twenties, dressed in sportswear, looking like a gym instructor. He must be Old John's son. There was also a delicate girl who looked like a college student. She had only applied half of her lipstick when she was brought here. She had a tearful expression on her face, but dared not make a sound.

This scene is quite interesting.

It should be similar to the plot of Fila and Penny escaping from Kah City, but with a difference in the number of people. Li Wei joined later and was inherently underdeveloped. Look at Old John's preparations at the start: a four-wheeled cart, at least 500 pounds of wheat, various foods, a sharp logging axe, a sturdy steel shovel, a steel knife, hoes, and pickaxes—everything he needed.

Li Wei felt that this should be considered Old John's investment, and the higher the investment ratio, the greater the returns he would receive.

"drive!"

Old John sat in the driver's seat, no longer glancing at the crowd, and drove off. This time, however, the gray fog didn't sweep them away; instead, they truly headed towards the town of Vito along the trade route that Li Wei had previously pioneered.

In other words, a new storyline has begun at this moment.

Just like when Fila and Penny escaped from Kah City in the previous version, the many people they saw, including their father Anson, were actually players; there were real players from the previous generation fighting for their story missions.

Perhaps back then, the Mad Baron Mark, his aunt Luna, his fiancée Missy, and his sister-in-law Hathaway were all players, but they lost, and lost badly. His uncle was even hanged.

Over the next few months, Old John will head north into the province of Ver. While they engage in a fierce battle with the final boss there, he will still be searching for a foothold in the north, and a new set of new player quests will begin.

It's hard to imagine that the transition between old and new tasks is like this.

I wonder what kind of exciting developments the new generation of talents will bring?

When the newcomer grows up a few years later, will he become Crazy George in the newcomer's storyline and also become one of the final bosses?

He was also curious about what direction Old John would have taken if he hadn't pioneered this trade route.

As the carriage drove further and further away, Old John's wife and three children kept looking back. They were probably wondering, "It's such a nice castle, and it's a noble family's starting point, why are we leaving? I want to be a second-generation noble, I want to be a lady of leisure, I want to be a princess..."

It would be interesting if any of them couldn't resist jumping off the carriage and insisting on staying, crying and begging.

Unfortunately, Li Wei didn't get to see this kind of fun.

Next, the group returned to the brand-new castle and helped Fila move the pots and pans from the tavern back to the castle. The mercenaries spontaneously patrolled the city walls, but they were still missing a few maids to help out.

The castle is large, but the population is small; it lacks liveliness.

However, as long as the family is together, happy, orderly, and loving, that's better than anything else.

At this moment, even Ron stopped forging iron and changed into a set of gorgeous casual clothes, preparing for the upcoming banquet.

Hathaway actually gifted Li Wei another exquisite aristocratic outfit, free of charge, which clearly showed that she was trying to win Li Wei over.

Li Wei accepted all offers without hesitation, taking the benefits and enjoying the perks, while letting others do as they pleased. He was confident in his position, free to act as they pleased, and no longer afraid of anything from them.

However, he hasn't made a decision about whether to settle the account yet. He needs to wait and see how things develop. Anyway, he still has a settlement card. If he misses this one, there will be another time.

Time passed silently, and soon night fell. The mercenaries worked together to close the city gates, and they all changed their clothes, washed up, and entered the castle to attend the banquet.

They can listen in, although they are not qualified to participate in the discussion. However, if someone starts a bidding war, they can still join in the fun. Speaking of which, that four-star quality royal heavy scale armor is really something to be envious of, but unfortunately, it's impossible to even see it.

The banquet was lavish and brightly lit by candlelight. Fila had done her best to showcase it, and this was a very rewarding moment in her main quest, because not only was her family watching, but relevant departments at headquarters were also evaluating it.

Even the gods of this world might cast a glance upon you.

Nobody wants to mess up the sacred moment before the family meeting begins!

The dinner party officially started.

The family chatted and laughed, and there wasn't a moment of awkward silence.

Ron quoted extensively from various sources, recounting the local customs and traditions of the province of Ver and the romantic tales of the nobles in the capital.

Li Wei occasionally chimed in with a few words, thank you Sir Tuk!
Fila chatted happily with Hathaway and Penny, and after drinking and enjoying the delicious food, the dinner finally came to an end.

The attendants stepped forward and respectfully and gracefully cleared the mess off the table.

Times have changed. This is no longer the time to live in a thatched hut, a small house, or a tavern. Now that we've moved into a one-star castle, there are some rules we have to follow.

However, after the attendants finished cleaning, the end-of-month summary officially began.

(End of this chapter)