Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 169 Running-in
Lunch was extremely lavish. Since the family had no shortage of supplies and there was no need to think about the long-term future, they could eat as much as they wanted without restraint!

So not only did I eat white bread three times a day, but the amount was also much larger than before.

Li Wei ate everything in a whirlwind, only then feeling about 60% full.

"I'll give you this one."

Hathaway handed her lunch. She had been scrutinizing Li Wei with a look of disapproval, but Li Wei was not the same as before. He was thick-skinned now, and he gave a vague thank you before picking up the food and eating.

After finishing Hathaway's lunch, he finally felt a little full. It was so hard! He stretched and his joints and bones were creaking all over. He was growing, and if this continued, he was worried that his body would break through 185 cm!

"Hathaway, should I make you another one?"

This version of Fila is a woman who looks to be only in her thirties, but is actually much more beautiful. Her cooking skills are truly exceptional. Li Wei thinks that if he eats her cooking, he can get two free attribute points in just one month.

A four-star chef, terrifying indeed.

"Thank you, Aunt Fila. Actually, I'm not hungry, but George is growing, so I can make him an extra portion next time," Hathaway smiled slightly.

Meanwhile, Fila, who is nominally George's mother in the story, immediately gave Li Weiyi a 'doting' look and said subtly:

“George is becoming more and more like his father, even his appetite is the same! I’m always a little dazed, thinking of him as a little boy, but I never imagined that he’s already such a grown man. Oh, my little George, I’m so proud of you.”

After saying that, this version of Fila hurriedly left, leaving only Hathaway and Li Wei in the castle, as everyone else was too busy to even take a break.

At this moment, Hathaway placed the bloodthirsty spear, which had been forged by the blacksmith on duty but had become family property due to settlement issues, in front of Li Wei.

"George, I think this spear would suit you perfectly!"

This statement is quite ordinary, but the problem is that Hathaway is the head of the family. Her statement means that Li Wei can bid for the Bloodthirsty Spear at the end of the month, and most likely others will give her face and not compete.

Of course, none of that matters. Li Wei never intended to take the Bloodthirsty Spear with him. Once war breaks out, it's normal for weapons to be damaged.
At this moment, Hathaway suddenly popped up another four-star conspiracy card, and gray fog instantly enveloped the entire fortress.

Li Wei felt sorry for her.

"Big sister, if you need anything, just issue the order as the head of the family. I know the rules. I'll do whatever you tell me to do. A four-star conspiracy card? Do you think gold coins grow on trees?"

Hathaway didn't give Li Wei a chance to joke around. She said seriously, "My men discovered a large flock of crows fifty miles south of the camp this afternoon, but these crows headed towards the town of Vidor. I'm very worried that the Great Witch Luna has joined forces with the Mad Baron. This is the worst thing that could happen."

Upon hearing this, Li Wei immediately pictured a young man with long arms and legs, a slender build, and bright eyes. That's right, John, a four-star hunter. Although he was Ron's relative in the storyline, he was actually Hathaway's subordinate.

And this young John was undoubtedly also taking the scout route.

"So, do you not trust your scouts, or do you think that a three-star player like me, whose attributes are far inferior to yours in every aspect, can create any miracles?" Li Wei asked with some curiosity, but in reality, alarm bells were already ringing in his heart.

This is because, with his settlement and relinquishing his position as head of the family, his threat to both Hathaway and Ron has diminished to a minimum.

All the four-star players under their command are stronger than him; at best, he's only equivalent to a three-star mercenary.

But Hathaway insisted on talking to him like this; there's definitely something fishy going on!

“Little John is certainly an excellent scout, but he is not the George that Missy the Black Witch longs for, and you are irreplaceable in that respect, so I hope you can lie low for as long as possible this month.”

"Hibernation?"

Li Weiyi was stunned; he thought Hathaway wanted him to go out and work as a scout.

“Yes, lie low. You must hide. You haven’t been to Mount Ross-Emir, but I have. You don’t understand the Black-Robed Witch Missy’s obsession with George, but I do.”

"The current situation is that we have to split our forces. Vido town is a must-defend location, and we can't abandon the family camp either. This greatly restricts us. But the enemy is not only strong but also smart. It's inevitable that we will combine our forces. So under these circumstances, we have to find a way to make the enemy make a mistake!"

“I don’t know Mad Baron Mark, but the Black-Robed Witch will definitely be looking for you everywhere, which might create an opportunity for us.”

Upon hearing this, Li Wei couldn't help but ask, "If the Mad Baron and the Great Witch join forces to attack Victor Town, what do you plan to do? Ron and his men probably won't be able to hold out. If they are wiped out, we probably won't fare any better."

To Hathaway's surprise, she replied without hesitation: "If it is confirmed that the enemy has joined forces to launch a strong attack on Vito Town, I will order you and two mercenaries to guard the family camp. Then I will lead men to reinforce the camp overnight and enter the battlefield when the battle is at a stalemate. If all goes well, we can win in one battle. Of course, at that time, I need you to find a way to let the Black Witch know that you exist. Don't try to deny it. I have studied your previous battle at the quarry. There is definitely some kind of unknown way of communicating between you and the Black Witch Missy."

"In this way, only two final bosses will remain on the battlefield in Vito Town, and the black-robed witch Missy will also be rushing to the family camp. I'm handing over command of two three-star mercenaries to you. If you still can't kill Missy even with this, then you can forget about dreaming of taking the title of Rookie King. You don't deserve it!"

"That's why I'm using a four-star conspiracy card to discuss this with you. You can listen or not. Anyway, I've already done my duty to help you win the Rookie of the Year award. This month, I won't use my position as the head of the household to give you any orders. You're completely free. From any perspective, I've done everything I could for you."

"I will never consult you again in the future. You'd better watch yourself!"

Having said that, Hathaway ended her plot, turned and left without even glancing at Li Wei. Li Wei, on the other hand, fell into deep thought.

It has to be said that Hathaway's judgment was quite accurate. He did indeed have a way to lure the black-robed witch Missy, and the strategy Hathaway proposed didn't sound wrong at all.

Let him lie low for now, don't provoke the black-robed witch, and let the enemy coalition attack the town of Vido. After all, if the Mad Baron's army wants to go north, they can't just ignore the main road and go over mountains and valleys instead.

According to the previous agreement, Ron must have a way to hold back the Mad Baron's army and force them to launch a strong attack on Vidor.

Alright, I'll listen to advice and eat my fill.

Let's follow this strategy for now. Li Wei does need time to lie low. He needs to do some heavy physical work so that his body, which has become even stronger, can reach its most coordinated and balanced state.

So, Li Wei went outside and grabbed a shovel to dig a trench.

As for the Samsung farmer, digging is his specialty. He doesn't talk or rest, and he doesn't even lift his head. He digs from noon until night. With 230 stamina points and the added boost from white bread, he actually used them all up by dinner time.

Four-star players, however, were not surprised by this and could immediately tell the reason, as everyone had experienced it before.

Fortunately, the new version of Fila was quite obedient at dinner and actually prepared two dinners for Li Wei. Thank you, Mom!

After eating and drinking to your heart's content, return to the tavern's double room to sleep, where you'll receive a 50% stamina recovery buff.

Li Wei slept until midnight, when she was hungry again, but her stamina had been restored to full at 230 points.

He couldn't disturb Fila, so he could only get dressed, pack his gear, and see if he could hunt some prey for a treat.

The industrial area was still brightly lit, and the bald blacksmith on duty was still forging defensive equipment.

On the city wall, Hathaway stood quietly, wearing a grey robe and a pulled-up hood, looking like a female ghost.

She's voluntarily patrolling and keeping watch at night; being the head of the household is so tiring!
Li Wei silently expressed his respect in his heart, then turned around and jumped out from the other side of the city wall without making a sound.

Ah! It feels so good to be free from the constraints of the city walls and return to the mountains and forests.

The three-star war bow on his back is quite cumbersome.

Li Wei kept adjusting his pace and started jogging. At first, he thought about catching a few fish, but as he ran, he headed north and entered the mountains and forests.

It was September, and the power of early autumn had not yet manifested. The climate was still like midsummer. The mountains were lush with vegetation and teeming with snakes, insects, birds, and beasts. Even though Li Wei was familiar with the terrain, he still felt very uncomfortable and had to stop jogging and proceed steadily.

Whenever we entered a valley where the vegetation was lush and the atmosphere was crowded and stuffy, every step was quite difficult, and the idea of ​​walking as fast as one could was just a dream.

However, when you cross the valleys, pass through the ridges, and finally reach the summit, you look up at the vast starry sky and feel the cool mountain breeze. It's as if the entire night forest is dreaming with you. This kind of comfort is unforgettable.

Even at this moment, the Rookie of the Year award that I had been longing for seemed less important.

The hunger in my stomach seemed bearable now.

He stood there quietly, watching the stars shift, watching the night gradually be replaced by the dawn, and watching the first rays of sunlight leap out of the sea of ​​clouds.

He loves this world.

But he had to go back; he couldn't be too willful. He actually preferred breakfast.

The days that followed were surprisingly peaceful.

The moat outside the city walls was dug out, filled with wooden spike traps, and the stream was diverted to form a four-meter-wide moat.

The city's defenses are basically in place.

Li Wei works like a madman during the day, vying to do all the work until he is completely exhausted. However, he can usually recover all his strength by midnight and then wander around the mountains and fields like a sleepwalker in the second half of the night.

Everyone is used to it.

Hathaway didn't talk to him again, because she had been missing for the past few days, and the four-star hunter, Little John, had also been elusive.

But one thing is certain: no war has broken out in the town of Vidor, and so far, the Mad Baron's army has not appeared.

This is quite perplexing.

(End of this chapter)