Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 324 refreshes the screen
"Tch! This bastard Li Wei, he's always spamming the screen, is it interesting? Is it interesting at all!"

At this moment, in an unknown level 4 scavenging camp, a group of people were holding a meeting when a sudden announcement to the entire region almost broke their guard.

The originally tense atmosphere of the meeting vanished, and the spirit that had been painstakingly built up dissipated.

There's nothing they can do. If they were originally just low-ranking side characters, the kind who were only there to accompany the prince in his studies, it's already a miracle they've managed to hold on until now.

But they are seeded number 3.

Inside the room, Hathaway, who was in the middle, was holding her forehead in distress, speechless.

To her left was Lu Ziming, a five-star cross-border player from the Ministry of the Interior, whose expression also showed a hint of helplessness.

On the other side were the bald blacksmith Parya, the level 4 armorer Cled, and the level 4 farmer Carson. These were all acquaintances of Li Wei and were also among the best in the Ministry of the Interior this year. If you add Little John, who was eliminated last month, it would basically be Hathaway's main character team.

In terms of strength, they are not lacking, and in terms of development in all aspects, everything has gone smoothly. As a result, a bleak, pale, and cheap ending is now unfolding.

Nothing seems interesting anymore.

Especially now that everyone knows that the Chief Home Secretary, Night Owl, has been transferred and promoted, they feel like children who have lost their mother, left only with confusion and helplessness.

"Parya, watch your words!"

In the end, it was Krede who glared at the bald blacksmith. If this weren't a meeting and the four-star conspiracy card hadn't been activated, you would have already failed, you know?

After a full minute of silence, Hathaway finally regained her composure. "I don't care about what happens to others, but in the next battle, please give it your all. We can still catch up."

Upon hearing this, the bald blacksmith glanced at Hathaway again, as if he wanted to say something, but Hathaway's serious gaze silenced him. She knew that what the bald blacksmith wanted to say was absolutely impossible.

She no longer wants to compete for the top three or get the hidden rewards. She just wants to complete the exploration missions as much as possible, kill the hidden BOSS of the second year, get the rare title, find an unknown small camp and wipe it out, fuse an exploration card, and fix the area of ​​her territory at ten square kilometers. That's all she wants!

As for Li Wei, their relationship is over.

We may be friends in the future, but we can never go back.

I felt a bit desperate and a bit pained.

So, you still have to rely on yourself.

The next two years will be her only chance. Otherwise, once the mission is over and she returns to the Ministry of the Interior, she will either have to go to Thorn Pass to join Night Owl, or she will be neglected and suppressed.

However, Hathaway didn't know that at this moment, she wasn't the only one feeling dejected.

Zhao Kewu was sitting on the electric truck, looking up at the low-hanging leaden clouds in the distance. It was going to snow again. This should be the last snow of the winter.

Spring is coming, but his heart is full of wounds.

Anxious.

Alice's death nearly threw him into disarray, forcing him to hastily abandon his grand strategic plans. He abandoned Little John's camp, which he had genuinely intended to build a fortress there and establish a knightly order.

That's right, he really knew top-secret information that others didn't.

But Alice's death made it impossible for him to manage both territories at the same time. So, ten days ago, when the temperature began to rise and the ice and snow blocking the roads melted, he began to move, bringing back Little John's camp, taking all supplies and people with him, consolidating his forces, and reducing the risk.

He felt that maintaining second place shouldn't be a problem, because he was capable of putting up a fight against cross-border five-star experts.

Not to mention that his teammates are now by his side, and the Magic Mine, the Three-Star Tavern, and the Enchanted Blacksmith Workshop—three special buildings—have all been completed. This formidable fortune is not something anyone can look down upon.

If you can't attack, then defend.

This year's mission is to build another fortress within a hundred miles of the territory. It must be a fortress before a knightly order can be established. This is the best way to improve the free people.

Hmm, as he pondered, Zhao Kewu's worries gradually faded. It's not a big deal. This is only the first year. He even knows a hidden plot. He even dares to increase the difficulty to 180% in the second year. Do you, Li Wei, dare to do that?

In the first year, you'll have the widow and the scorpion to help you. But what about the second year? I dare say, in crucial moments, you still have to rely on your own strength!
For a moment, Zhao Kewu even felt a surge of renewed vigor, but just then, several lines of information barged into his view!
Complete?
Nationwide announcement?

Damn it! You blind fool, Li Wei!
Zhao Kewu's vision went black, and he almost lost control!

After a long while, he finally recovered, his face filled with sorrow.

"Perhaps this is fate. Why was Wu born if Wei was born?"

But do you think you can spam the entire division announcement?
I wanted to keep a low profile before, but now I'll show you what it means to have announcements all over the country!

Just as he was thinking this, Zhao Kewu suddenly froze, because at that moment, several more lines of information flooded the screen. They were announcements from all over the region, but this time it wasn't Li Wei who posted them, but Socrates!

You're paralyzed!
[Nationwide Announcement!]

Baron Socrates of the Vale founded the Knights of the Gale.

【…】

Baron Socrates of the Valley has completed the binding of his domain. He has received divine favor and can now build a level-two temple within his territory. Once a temple priest is elected, the legitimacy of his barony will be blessed by the gods!

[Baron Socrates of the Vale has triggered a hidden event: his territory has expanded to twenty square kilometers, allowing him to build a city.]

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I'm rough!

You're so effeminate, you're doing it on purpose!
Zhao Kewu had a gloomy face. The establishment of the Knights Order was a secret, and there were many prerequisites.

After establishing a knightly order, binding it to a territory and a rare title will trigger the Divine Favor, allowing you to draw upon the faith of the gods and unlock the hidden quest—City Building. Only at this stage is it possible to trigger the hidden final boss, the Ice Duke.

Of course, the information they obtained back then wasn't this detailed, and there were many variables, but this is indeed a general process for triggering the hidden city-building quest.

Now that Li Wei has crashed into the ceiling, Socrates, that bitch, has gone all the way and has essentially shown Hathaway and Ron the way.

Alright, let everything fall into chaos. I don't care anymore. I'm going back to defense and regroup!
Zhao Kewu gritted his teeth, rallied his spirits, and thought with unwavering determination.

But at that moment, several more announcements were issued throughout the entire territory!

moon!
[Nationwide Announcement]

[Ron, the trailblazer number 4, successfully killed the Desert Duke three days ago, earning him the rare title of Desert Baron.]

He successfully defeated Trail Blazers player Judy, number 13, today!

Pioneer Ron founded the Order of the Sands at Tucker Keep.

[Pioneer Ron has been granted a rare title, he has received the Light of Divine Favor, and he has unlocked a hidden city-building quest!]

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What the hell!

At this moment, Zhao Kewu became indifferent, calm, and unconcerned.

Do whatever you want, I don't care anymore.

Even if Li Wei and Hathaway also receive divine favor and unlock the hidden city-building quest, it doesn't matter anymore.

A new beginning, let's compete together.

There are still two years left.

-

This day was anything but peaceful. Li Wei himself was utterly shocked. Everyone was in a panic. Now, only he, Hathaway, and Zhao Kewu remained without obtaining the Divine Favor and activating the hidden city-building quest.

the next day,
On the last day of the month, Li Wei made all the arrangements and drove the enchanted war chariot back to the territory with Leon.

This time he was relatively at ease. Under the protection of Javier and the Sith, the bastion might be unable to attack, but its defense was definitely not a problem.

Upon returning to her territory, she was greeted by Liang Yuzhi, who had traveled ten miles ahead to meet her. She truly felt as if she had escaped a sea of ​​suffering.

"No way, Auntie, you look so thinner."

"Really? Have I gotten younger?"

Liang Yuzhi said with a smile, she was very happy.

"Xiaowei, you're amazing! I didn't even know you could establish a knight order. These free people have so much potential! You can tap into it like this. When do you think we could establish a spellcaster organization? Or maybe an adventurer's guild or something?"

"Second Aunt, it's not that simple. Is there no problem with the Samsung Tavern?" Li Wei asked, as he needed to keep Thomas with him.

"Of course, no problem, all conditions are met."

"Thank you for your hard work, Second Aunt."

"Haha, Xiaowei, you really know how to talk," Liang Yuzhi smiled broadly, and her gloomy aura seemed to dissipate a lot. It seems that she really can't let her be in charge of internal affairs management, otherwise there might be problems.

Fortunately, the problem can be solved this time.

At that moment, Li Wei directly applied to build the Samsung Tavern.

Soon, lines of information appeared.

[Duke of Verdun's Decree]

[Player Li Wei, who has completed the pioneering mission (number 11), has applied to build a three-star tavern. You must meet the following conditions to apply.]

[1. Possess a level 1 territory and a magic mine.]

Second, you need a three-star building that can serve as the main structure of the tavern.

[Third, possessing no fewer than five hundred civilians, along with enough food to feed five hundred people for a year, and at least three different types of alcohol, with a total stockpile of no less than one hundred units.]

Four to five thousand standard gold coins

[Upon verification, you have met all the requirements and are now granted the right to build a three-star tavern, along with all related rights.]

[Friendly reminder: You can invite a lord-type player to manage the tavern. They will then become a member of your territory and will maintain the same difficulty level as you in the Conqueror and Crossover quests.]

[Friendly reminder: You now own three special buildings and need to pay taxes immediately. However, you can choose another option: if you can guarantee that you will have paid 100 Universal Gold Cards in three years, you can postpone paying taxes for three years.]

[Friendly reminder: Your rare title can now be bound to your territory. From this moment on, you are the Flame Baron, and your territory is a Baron's Territory. Do you wish to complete the binding immediately?]

[WARNING: Once the binding is complete, this process is irreversible, and your territory will undergo some fundamental changes.]

(End of this chapter)