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History of the Greatest Territory Design - Episode 61

61fury. Reasons for erecting statues (1)

The trading city of Cremo.

It was the central city of Cremona, the eastern province of the kingdom..

It goes without saying that the Count of Cremo is the high lord of this region..

In other words, he could be said to be Baron Frontera's actual superior..

‘In terms of Korea, um, about the provincial governor.?’

the most powerful person in a province.

He was one of the most influential figures in the kingdom..

So Lloyd tilted his head..

Because I had some doubts..

“Um, are you saying the Count is really buying those treasures??”

“That's right. So why didn't you send this letter?.”

“But why?”

“Why??”

“In fact, the value of those treasures is probably not very high because they were items that the Orcs used so harshly as exercise equipment. There will be many small scratches..”

it was true.

No matter how precious a treasure is, it needs to be taken care of..

Moreover, those treasures were items that were used as exercise equipment by the Orcs for quite a long time..

At first glance, it seemed like a precious treasure..

If you wipe it well, it shines brightly..

But if you look closely, it's a little different..

There were marks and scratches here and there..

It was also quite engraved..

“So, I thought that the person who would buy this would be a country noble who would buy treasures at a cheap price and show them off, or a merchant who would benefit from intermediary transactions with such customers..”

It was the Lloyd I expected..

It was a kind of used(?) treasure..

So I was even more curious..

‘If you're at the level of a count, you probably won't have to buy used goods like this..’

If he wanted to, he would be able to collect a lot of valuable treasures..

No, you could just call a craftsman to make a treasure..

But why bother buying this used treasure?.

It was definitely a bit strange..

For example, wouldn't it be as awkward as the president of a large corporation sending out a used car to try out a foreign car?.

Or is it like a wealthy wife looking through a second-hand store because she wants a luxury bag?.

“Is there any other purpose??”

Lloyd asked.

The Baron shrugged his shoulders..

“Well, that's fine. but-”

The Baron stroked his chin and narrowed his brows..

“According to the news, the Count is planning to erect a large statue in the city of Cremo..”

“Frostbite?”

“That's right.”

“why?”

“I don't know much about it either. Anyway, it's just my guess, but maybe they're trying to decorate the statue with only the jewels from the treasures they bought from us..”

“Ah, that might be a possibility..”

Only then did Lloyd nod his head..

Small jewels to decorate every corner of the giant statue.

When I heard that it was intended for that purpose, I finally understood..

‘Certainly, if you recycle jewelry removed from used treasures, you can save money rather than buying new jewelry. Since it is a large statue, it is something that can be viewed from afar anyway. So even if the jewelry has minor scratches, there will be no problem..’

Lloyd remembered a chandelier among the treasures stored in the warehouse..

A chandelier that once graced the halls of a noble family..

Was it suddenly turned into an orc warrior's giant hula hoop?.

Nevertheless, fortunately, most of the jewels studded around the chandelier were safe. Even if you just take them all out, you will be able to get quite a lot of gems..

‘The count is so frugal..’

Anyway, I was just happy to have secured a sales outlet..

Moreover, it was even more nice to be able to process all the treasures at once..

Good news that welcomes you like this.

To repay the news, Lloyd also announced the good news to the Baron..

“So now is it my turn?.”

“You mean the visit to Viscounty territory?.”

“Yes, the water tax I told you about this morning..”

“What was Viscount Lacona’s reaction?.”

“Ha, you should have seen that for yourself..”

Lloyd joked..

He told me about what happened with the Viscount in the reception room..

He told me about all the pitiful things the Viscount saw there..

Hearing that, the corner of the Baron's mouth curled up with such happiness..

The expression of a person who has been relieved of the congestion that had been lingering for about a hundred years..

The clown ascended to heaven.

In fact, it could have been so.

‘The last time Lord Cournot came and conveyed the Viscount's threat, it must have been a huge humiliation..’

It was a threat that there was no way to resist..

I was even blatantly ignored by a mere knight sent by a Viscount who was not even a Viscount..

As a Baron, there would have been no such humiliation..

But now?

He was hearing the story of how the Viscount, who had humiliated him, signed a tearful contract..

Lord Cournot even got his pants wet..

The great humiliation and dark history experienced by those who humiliated themselves..

How can I not feel good when I hear that?.

‘It probably feels like honey flowing through the cochlea..’

Seeing the Baron happy made Lloyd feel good too..

Seeing the locals enjoying the village festival around me warmed my heart..

‘So let’s settle the debt quickly..’

It's the first day of possession that I did because I was going to get confiscated right away..

I've been running really hard since then..

Now just run a little more.

If you try a little harder.

There was hope that I could gradually settle my debt..

Like the brightening hope, the night of the small festival deepened brightly..

♣

From the next day, Lloyd was busy..

time is not on your side.

Lloyd always lived with that fact engraved in his heart..

It was the same on this day, when I fell asleep at dawn after enjoying the festival..

‘Because there is a lot of work to do! Tskcha!’

Waking up early in the morning and getting busy preparing for the day.

It was a habit from Korea..

I woke up at the same time as always..

As soon as it was bright outside the window, I opened my eyes and woke up Javiel..

Preparations to go to the trading city of Cremo have begun..

“If there are too many people involved, it may be difficult. Hold it as tight as possible..”

“Is that still okay? Considering safety issues,…….”

“it's okay. Because there is Sir Asrahan..”

“Hmm. That's true, but.”

It was Lloyd who was going directly to the city of Cremo..

Knowing this, the Baron set the number of attendants at 100..

Of course Lloyd was shocked..

“Too many mouths means you'll need a lot of supplies. Besides, the engineers must stay and continue making ondols..”

it was true.

If there are too many mouths, the burden of food, etc., will increase..

The more luggage there is, the more there is to prepare, and the slower the movement becomes..

Besides, winter was fast approaching..

“The contract written for residents in the spring stipulated that all ondols would be built before winter came. According to the original plan, all the contracted ondols should have been completed by now, but that was not possible..”

It was all because of waterworks construction..

In order to build an unplanned water supply system, even the personnel who had been building ondols had to be mobilized..

“So, we will take as few engineers as possible. Even if we put everything into ondol construction, we need to finish supplying ondol before winter comes..”

“So how many people were you planning on taking?.”

“I think 20 would be enough to secure the treasure room with the minimum number of people using a wagon..”

“Will that be enough??”

“yes.”

According to Lloyd's firm will, the number of people going to the trading city was Lloyd, Javiel, and twenty engineers..

Of course, just because the personnel composition was completed did not mean that we departed immediately..

There was something I had to do before I left..

Water supply to be supplied to the Viscounty dye workshop..

It was a water pipe installation project for that purpose..

‘Anyway, I signed a contract..’

The water supply installation had to be done quickly..

That way, you will be able to receive your water tax early..

“Now, don't be too hasty and take it step by step! What is best in the field??”

“It's safe!”

“good. Everybody got sick of this in the mountains?”

“yes!”

“Then put in!”

“Oooooh!”

Part of the engineering corps was mobilized..

From the fiefdom's water purification plant to the Viscounty's dye workshop..

We repeated the work we had done countless times in the mountains..

Podongi dug the designated path..

Engineers refined it.

Giant Bamboo Conduit Placed, Connected, and Buried.

The entire process was completed smoothly..

‘Because I prepared everything in advance.’

From surveying to design.

It was Lloyd who finished the contract early before visiting the Viscount and obtaining the contract..

The same was true for the Giant Bamboo..

When constructing a conduit from the mountain to the territory, extra Giant Bamboo was secured in advance..

It was completely pre-trimmed and even reinforced..

Everything is ready.

In other words, as long as Podongi digs up the ground at the site and the engineers trim it,?

I was able to install the pipes right away..

‘If we were to think of eating a set meal while working hard in the mountains while working on construction, this would be like eating 3-minute curry on a hot meal..’

It was that comfortable..

It was quick.

Almost all of the conduit was able to be constructed in just 15 days..

Due to the difference in elevation between the Frontera territory and the Viscounty Territory, the slope of the eastern mountain range was appropriately utilized..

As a result, the average slope of the entire conduit captured is approximately 0.7%.

‘This is enough.’

The day the final conduit is connected.

Finally, the first water supply was supplied to the Viscounty dye factory..

It was not lime water mixed with lime. It was water flowing directly from Lake Capua in the middle of the mountain range..

Thanks to this, Laconata, a specialty of the Viscounty Territory, has also survived..

The old color and shine have returned..

Of course, Viscount Lacona was thrilled..

“Hehehe! at las. at las…….”

“How is it. Isn’t this worth it for having a water supply??”

“Indeed, it is so. Why did I hesitate to sign a water supply contract?…….”

“What should I do? It was because of the water tax..”

“…….”

“You cannot be behind on water bills from the first month.?”

“Oh, I see..”

It was a self-made work that was thrilled to hold the revived Laconata fabric..

However, the moment he heard the word 'water tax', his face turned earthy and gloomy..

An evil smile appeared on Lloyd's lips..

‘This kind of bullshit is always welcome.’

I didn't feel even one gram of pity or regret..

Turn crisis into opportunity.

It was a crisis brought about by the Viscount in the first place..

Overcoming that, I actually stuck a straw at the viscount..

It was a titanium-grade straw that I wouldn't even dare to remove for at least several decades..

Moreover, the reward did not end there..

Ding dong.

It was the moment when I turned around and left the depressed Viscount behind..

Suddenly, a message appeared with a clear notification sound..

[You have succeeded in introducing a water system.]

[This is the first case in the history of the Laurasia continent..]

[The waterworks construction and system utilization method you presented will forever remain as a pioneering model in the history of civil engineering throughout the kingdom and continent..]

[Your name will be written in the history of building kingdoms and continents..]

[A large amount of RP is specially provided as a bonus for the first achievement on the continent..]

[600 Earn RP.]

[RP you currently own : 2275]

‘oh?’

Lloyd paused..

The message kept coming to mind.

[Rumors about your great achievements will spread throughout the nearby provinces..]

[In particular, the kingdom's central officials and civil engineers will show a keen interest in the engineering and social value of the water supply system..]

[You are starting to make a name for yourself as a builder..]

[People who hear about you will have greater confidence in your construction plans than ever before..]

‘This is compensation for the introduction of a water supply system..’

Lloyd read the message carefully and understood its meaning..

‘For some reason, even if I built all the waterworks in the territory, the achievement reward did not appear..’

Actually, it was a bit surprising..

But looking at the message that came to mind now, I figured out the reason..

‘This time, it wasn't just about installing water pipes. The conditions for proper use of the facility had to be met..’

It wasn't just about opening a water pipe..

The actual supply of water through a water supply system.

Ultimately, the goal is to introduce a ‘system’ to collect water charges..

That seemed to be the condition for achieving the achievement..

‘good. great.’

A reward message that beautifully decorates your eyes.

Lloyd smiled in satisfaction as he looked at that..

‘There's so much RP.’

I got the most RP I've ever gotten at once..

That wasn't all.

‘Reputation and trust as a builder. It's not expressed in numbers, but this is a really big reward..’

Lloyd wanted to continue winning big projects in the future..

That way you can earn a lot of money..

The Baron's debt can be paid off quickly..

Meanwhile, he gained reputation and trust as a builder..

In other words, it would be easier than before to win construction contracts from clients..

‘This is a reward that will help you for a long time to come..’

It was a reward I really liked..

After that, more small rewards continued..

The affinity with the Baron and his wife increased by 3 each..

Lord Bavaria, who oversaw the construction, received 2.

Young Ji-min rose 4 points from all others..

Thanks to this, I earned an additional 126 RP..

I also received the warm hearts of people around me..

“Please travel carefully..”

The day after completing the water supply connection to Jajakryeong.

Lloyd departed for the trading city of Cremo..

The Baron and his wife saw Lloyd off..

The Baron expressed endless concerns and requests to us..

“Be careful in everything and do not act rashly anywhere. Do you understand??”

“Yes, I will keep that in mind..”

“If something happens, hide behind the shabby guard..”

“Yes, I will definitely do that..”

“If something dangerous happens, the first thing to do is run away..”

“So what should the engineers do??”

“Well, then run away together..”

“…….”

The Baroness was no less than her husband in carrying out an infinite worry relay..

“If you're having a hard time, just come back anytime. You should never go to unfamiliar, dark streets, dark places, or dangerous places.?”

“Yes, yes. All right.”

“Never skip a meal.”

“Yes, I will definitely keep that in mind..”

“Don't kick off the blanket when you sleep.”

“Umm, yeah.”

“And take this too.”

“what is this?”

“It's an amulet.”

“……Like this cute and lively pink doll??”

The amulet presented by the Baroness(?).

Lloyd's face crumpled as he accepted that..

It was a chubby teddy bear that was too cute to be called a talisman..

Even the color was pink, reminiscent of a pretty teenage girl..

However, the Baroness's expression as she handed over the teddy bear was serious..

“It's the same thing. If you speak carelessly, you won't be able to use it..”

“There, but…….”

“This is a talisman that this mother made all night long..”

“ah…….”

“Don't just open your mouth, take it quickly..”

“What effect does this have?.”

“They say you can prevent nightmares if you sleep tightly every day..”

“Wow.”

“It is said that when a person has sweet dreams and sleeps well, things will go smoothly and even good luck will follow. So, make sure you sleep with this while you travel far away. Understand?”

“…….”

This was all consideration given out of concern for this side..

I couldn't bear to throw something like that away..

Then, all of a sudden, I thought of my mother when I was living in Korea..

‘Are all mothers like this?.’

Even though it doesn't seem necessary.

Sometimes it's annoying and even embarrassing.

He was a person who endlessly took care of me, took care of me, and hugged me again..

But at the time, why did I think it was not necessary?.

Why did I just think it was inconvenient?.

Looking back now, I regret it..

Every time you give, you will receive.

I should say thank you more.

I regretted my past self for not being able to do that..

Maybe that was why I didn't know..

“Yes, Thanks. sincerely.”

I received the doll with a bright smile..

I hugged you tightly as if to reassure you..

More than what I couldn't do for my mom.

With regrets from my immature days,.

So I left the estate, receiving a send-off from the baron and his wife..

Of course, no one knew until then..

Lloyd heads to the trading city just to dispose of old treasures..

No one could have predicted the future, at least not yet, that this young master and bodyguard from a rural noble family would achieve achievements that would forever be talked about as legends in the trading city of Cremo..