Chapter 144: The Turbulent May
Time flew by like an arrow.
Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.
Year 129, May 1st.
Bay Territory, early m.
Beautiful rays of dawn spread across the vast farmnds, illuminating the wide fields.
More and more pioneers were starting their work.
ns of smoke from burning fires slowly rose into the sky.
The previously calm and serene Silvermoon River, like a refined noblewoman, rippled slightly, revealing a few pairs of round, curious eyes.
The orderly marg and loud slogans from the wide fields scared the murlocs away from the riverbanks.
On the expanding city walls, masons carefully carved intricate patterns into the square stone bricks.
Onpleted, the 10-meter-high walls would bee one of the most critical preparations for year’s orvasion.
The workforce of over 5,000 people was the rgest broup besides the pioneers.
Iy's downstream area, rge factories were being built along the river.
These factories tinuously produced various goods, which were then transported to the warehouses of Bay City.
At the current stage, most of the goods produced were supplied to the rapidly growing popution of Bay Territory.
After all, if people had money but nothing to buy, it would seriously dampen their enthusiasm for productivity.
Affordable and practical daily ies gained widespread approval from the majority of the citizens.
Matthew did not expeake mohis way. Instead, he ordered the factories to further improve their products based on user feedback.
The development of Bay Territory’s factories still had a long road ahead.
Bay Territory, Lord’s Mansion.
Matthew’s biological clock woke him up on time. After washing up with practiced ease...
He used Mage Hand to don his silk attire, feeling its softness and smoothness. Matthew quietly reflected:
"Indeed, such beautiful things will always be loved by all the worlds."
Stroking the emblem of the Ser Family’s White Mage Tower, Matthew stowed away various magical items befrabbing his staff and heading outside.
As soon as he stepped out of the bedroom, a rich, sweet aroma greeted him.
In addition to meat, milk, and fruit, Matthew’s meals had some new additions.
Steamed magic tarrant and delicious, soft yet chewy, simply prepared like jelly with a unique fvor.
Firebird fruit, a rare delicacy from the Shadowy Forest, resembled a small tomato and had a mildly sweet taste, though it was not abundant.
Stir-fried groundhog meat, a mid-tier magical creature, which after prolonged ption could slightly enhance stitution, was crispy and fvorful, though unfortunately small in size.
Matthew recorded the effects of these foods before tentedly enjoying his breakfast.
During his post-meal walk, he assigned Leanna and the other apprentice mages their study tasks for the week.
Wheuro his study, Steward Ralph was already there, ready to report on st month’s territorial developments.
“Popution: 15,382 people.”
“With the murloc camp as a midpoint, the Thorn Mert Caravan has saved nearly half its transportation time.”
“The weekly popution growth rate has reached 3,000 people.”
“Land recimed: 20,000 acres.”
“Currently, 7,000 people are w oion.”
“Speed: 10 people recim 1 acre per day.”
“With the stant influx of new settlers…”
“It’s estimated that an additional 30,000 acres be recimed this month.”
“Gold-Fang and Silver-Fang cleared the kobold camps around the Shadowy Forest, capturing over 5,000 kobolds.”
“Total kobold popution: 8,000.”
“Additionally, they acquired over 7,000 kobold eggs.”
“It’s estimated that the kobold popution will increase by 500 weekly.”
“Troll prisoners: 1,200, tributing in four shifts and providing 6,000 gold s in daily revenue.”
“Through the development of the Shadowy Forest and Troll Valley, Lyon’s recmation teams and adventurers capture 100 trolls per week.”
“The scale of the farm tio expand, with the workforow reag 1,000 people.”
“Poultry t: 50,000 chis, 20,000 ducks, 5,000 geese—egg produ has begun.”
“Livestock t: 10,000 pigs, 5,000 cows, 1,000 warhorses.”
“By the end of the month, all livestod poultry numbers are expected to increase by 50%.”
“Produ factories:
Arms factory: 500 workers; steelworks: 500 workers.
Cotton and hemp factory: 500 workers; clothing factory: 500 workers.
Lumberyard: 500 workers; timber mill: 400 workers.
Sughterhouse: 400 workers; food processing pnt: 400 workers.
Herbal pnt: 400 workers. In total, 30 factories employ 4,000 people.”
“The warehouse stores enough food to feed 100,000 people for three years. Current produ of daily ies is geing 30,000 gold s in sales!”
“stru team: 1,000 workers undergoing advaraining. This month, they will build a bridge spanning the Silvermoon River to the eastern coast.”
“Adventurer t: 1,200, with an increase of 300 adventurers each week.”
“Military forces: 800 reservists, 4ur soldiers, 2 high-tier professionals, and 30 mid-tier professionals.”
“Total revenue for st month: 160,000 gold s. Blood Circution Potions brought in 130,000, adventurer spending tributed 20,000 gold s, and civilian spending tributed 10,000 gold s.”
“Total expenditure for st month: 158,000 gold s.
Troll bounties: 50,000.
bat rewards: 20,000 gold s.
Material purchases: 40,000 gold s.
Magic scrolls and materials: 30,000 gold s.
Civilian wages: 15,000 gold s.
Magic materials and botanical discovery bonuses: 3,000 gold s.”
Ralph the steward was eted by the astounding ine and expenditure figures.
He khat the territory’s steadily increasih and resources would fuel its overall growth.
After the report, Ralph eagerly asked Matthew:
"What will be our main development strategy this month?"
Flipping through more detailed information, Matthew was about to outlihe month’s focus when a thought suddenly crossed his mind.
Remembering something crucial, he solemnly told Ralph:
“Send people to patrol Silvermoon River and Misty Marsh, and pay close attention to those murlocs!”
Ralph had rarely seen the lord so serious, so he immediately nodded, left the study, and headed straight for the barracks.
Watg Ralph’s retreating figure, Matthew carefully recalled the images in his mind.
It was a month notoriously unfriendly to pyers.
Most pyers had just pleted their novice training, chosen their csses, and learheir basic skills.
They were all eager to head out oing adventures ahe world.
And then, they ran headlong into the murloc upheaval!
For reasons unknown, nearly all the murlocs abaheir habitats and surged onto the nd i numbers.
The unprepared pyers were harshly schooled by these creatures they once looked down on!
Over 90% of the pyers lost a precious resurre in that turmoil, many losing their first life in frustration!
Because of this, May was dubbed "Turbulent May" by the pyers, orating their unlucky experiences.
However, the murlorest came a quickly, not signifitly affeg the world's bance, which was why Matthew didn’t remember it immediately.
But now, he couldn’t afford to be careless!
Bay Territory was right o the Silvermoon River and the eastern coast!
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