Chapter 045 Lord Election 1
After Lin Muqiu's qualification testing shop opened, many people trained according to the booklet provided by the weapon shop, and they were all very excited after the training:
"My family absolutely refused to let me become an assassin, but after the aptitude test, I got a rank of 83! I rented a dagger and after just two days of training, I reached level seven! That's great! I can finally realize my dream..."
"Who says it isn't? I wanted to go to magic academy before, but my parents thought I was unlearned and refused to pay for it. Now, I've been diagnosed with talent in this area, and the town is willing to arrange a loan. My parents now tell everyone they know how proud they are of me!"
"Student loans? But you need to sign a contract with the town, and the interest rate is 6%! And you can't move to another town for the next 10 years..."
"Ha, you're worrying too much! We've settled down here, so why would we want to leave? Besides, compared to our future, 6% interest is nothing!"
"You're right. In the past, professionals never had a chance to see us civilians! Forget about training methods, we couldn't even use the most basic and important weapons! We should be grateful to Master Lin Muqiu and the mayor!"
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But some people are skeptical:
"Is this reliable?"
"Hmph, I don't believe Lin Muqiu is a full-system mage. Her system clearly isn't an orthodox skill set! It's not certain whether it's accurate or not!"
"Tsk, I think you're afraid to take the test, afraid you'll discover your mediocre talent. Otherwise, if Madam Vera can accomplish it, why can't we?!"
"What's wrong with Vera? Isn't she Mario's mother? She's so old, why is she still joining in this fun?"
"You! You just don't dare! Madam Vera found out her pharmacist qualification is 87! Yesterday, with Medea's guidance, Vera learned to make a bandage with a slow blood recovery effect in just one day! Who wouldn't be envious? Are you not envious? You clearly don't even have the courage to take the test. How can you say Lin Muqiu's test is inaccurate?"
The person whose weakness was exposed hesitated and refused to admit it. "No! I'm just worried that Lord Lin might make a mistake. After all, many people came back crying yesterday..."
Before they finished speaking, they saw quite a few people walking past them. These people were still level zero the day before yesterday, but these days they have already broken through the fifth and sixth levels.
You know, many people didn’t successfully upgrade once in more than 20 years.
The stubborn person: "..."
"Forget it! I won't wait for you! I'm going to take the qualification test!" His companion quickly ran towards the army. "The army now allows free observation of combat techniques. I was hoping to perform well during the beast tide and earn copper coins!"
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In the bustling atmosphere, everyone gradually reduced their fear of the beast tide. After effectively practicing and upgrading, they formed a team to go out and continue hunting using seeds to set traps.
Only training can alleviate the fear of the unknown in everyone's hearts.
Everyone could clearly sense that the beasts were growing stronger at a speed visible to the naked eye, even their turkey mounts were becoming stronger.
Fortunately, they could make money from the wild animals they hunted, whether they sold them to the army for training or to Lin Muqiu for cooking.
After making some money, I went to Lin Muqiu’s restaurant to eat something delicious, which finally brought me some comfort.
There were also many small chambers of commerce that wanted to make the last profit, so they had not returned yet and bought many of the town’s specialty vegetables, fruits, and meat. As a result, the town’s economy was not seriously affected and was still thriving.
There are no more refugees, only townspeople.
But Archmage Otto Hunter was unhappy. If everyone in town was useful, what would he and his Tiger Division Frost Beast Legion do?
Moreover, it would be terrifying if these useless civilians mastered a little bit of power! Now, when these civilians saw him, they were no longer as terrified and in awe as usual!
The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. He glanced at the streets and saw some people who were ecstatic, while others were heartbroken and crying. After thinking for a moment, his eyes couldn't stop being filled with ecstasy, and he gradually made up his mind.
Since some people have detected that they have excellent qualifications, then some people have detected that they are just ordinary people. Wouldn't it be enough to just start with the latter group of people?
After all, most people are still ordinary people.
As long as he could shatter the confidence of these people and let them know that only with the protection of the nobles could they be the safest, wouldn't these commoners have to bow down and submit obediently?!
*
In the lord's hall.
"The Lord's election is tonight. Don't you want to memorize the script?"
"Mayor, why are you more anxious than me?" Lin Muqiu took out the magic stone and was studying it:
[Pendant: Magic Stone (White Grade)
Purpose: It can be used to store the energy of mages, swordsmen, or other job-changers, allowing corresponding low-level mages to release the stored skill energy, with an effect similar to that of a magic wand or magic sword.
Number of uses: Depends on the energy level.
Note: After energy is injected, the equipment level will be assessed based on the energy level. If it is not charged, it will be considered level zero.
Looking at her focused look, Kedero felt helpless.
He was just worried that this Archmage Otto Hunter, who showed up at short notice and said he wanted to settle in Ankang Town, would harm her! Unexpectedly, the real owner wasn't in a hurry at all!
After a long silence, he whispered, "Could this be the trump card you mentioned the day before yesterday? Just using this little energy storage pendant? Then you probably don't know how terrifying it would be if the beast tide arrived early... There was bloodshed everywhere, and not a single corpse was left. Even Ankang Town couldn't hold out that time, so they had to ask the Duke of the East for help."
"Did the Duke make any unreasonable demands?"
"The other party's conditions are that Ankang Town be taken over by the Duke of the East, and after the beast tide, all non-professionals must be driven out."
"No wonder Ankang Town and the Duke are so upset. It seems Ankang Town has completely refused to agree."
"Of course. How can a city without ordinary people be called a city?"
"Then don't be nervous. Since Ankang Town can survive the first time, it can survive the second time." Lin Muqiu continued to fiddle with the magic stone without raising his eyes.
In fact, she knew all the plot of the original book, but in order to relieve Kedero's pressure, she agreed and let Kedero continue to talk: "Alas, if people like Otto Hunter inherit the town, I'm afraid there will be no way for ordinary people to survive. They look down on ordinary people from the bottom of their hearts, and even use natural disasters as a means to select the strong. They use some petty gains at the beginning, saying that they will protect everyone, but once they succeed, their true nature will be exposed. Ankang Town was once fooled by the Duke..."
Kede Luo sighed helplessly, but was interrupted by Lin Muqiu's next action, "Dangdangdang! Mayor, don't be sad! Come and see, my energy is stored in the magic stone!"
Kedro shook his head and patiently explained, "I've tried this method to save the city before, but magic conversion has a loss rate.
For example, the energy stored by a level 50 advanced swordsman may be worn down to around level 26.
The key is that making one of these things consumes all of a swordsman's stamina. Instead of using that stamina, they could earn some money to buy a bracelet that enhances swordplay for low-level swordsmen. It's not worth it."
Lin Muqiu looked at him with interest, "But the higher the level, the lower the damage rate."
"While this is true, it's also very demanding on the user. Furthermore, a level 68 only converts to a level 42. I've never seen a higher level..."
As he was speaking, Kedero seemed to have thought of something and suddenly looked up at her.
There was a gentle smile in her eyes, without any ripples.
Yes, she is a big shot!
Kedro twisted his neck stiffly and looked at the magic stone.
Level 91.
If that's the case...
Then wouldn't Lin Muqiu be...? !
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Compared to Kedero's shock and confusion, which took him a long time to recover, Lin Muqiu himself didn't think it was a big deal.
She shook her sore arms, feeling a little tired as her physical strength and endurance had been completely wiped out by the magic stone.
Despite this, she still tested the children's qualifications with a gentle look on her face, after all, the mayor paid for it.
She has always been very dedicated to money.
Fortunately, the test is done today and the Lords’ election happens to be held in the evening, so I should be able to take a break after that.
When you have made enough money, you can rest happily.
There was only one thing that irritated her.
The pre-beast tide rainy season was damp, and the ground was soaked, which actually exacerbated my irritation, as if there were flames in my lungs. Ice jelly could relieve the heat, but it didn't relieve the irritation, and it was still quite uncomfortable.
But even so, the group of children lined up quietly in a long queue, and even though their faces were pale with exhaustion, they did not complain at all.
Most of them are displaced orphans, and they are filled with cautious flattery and expectations like little animals, hoping to live in this town for a long time.
Life and death depend on each other, honor and disgrace are shared, this is their only thought.
This reminded Kedero of himself when he was young.
So he and Lin Muqiu immediately set up a temporary shed, finally shielding the children from the sun. Yun Yi felt sorry for Lin Muqiu, so he fanned her with a small fan, sweating profusely from exhaustion.
It would be nice if there was a cool breeze, at least it could help dissipate the heat.
Lin Muqiu thought so.
Wait...wind? There's wind in autumn!
Even though it was a tornado.
But the Philosopher's Stone can store energy, so can the energy of a tornado be stored?!
A ray of light flashed across Lin Muqiu's eyes.
She immediately took out the magic stone and placed it on the outermost table, wanting to test whether it could collect the high temperature burning caused by the summer disaster.
After all, Summer Scourge has a debuff effect! If only it could be used in combat...
Although her original book didn't mention autumn, and naturally didn't include such a plot, it didn't mean the system wouldn't automatically patch it!
Lin Muqiu suppressed this thought in his heart and smiled gently at the next orphan: "What's your name?"
"My name is Su Li, and this is my sister Susan." Sister Susan hugged her sister and looked at Lin Muqiu expectantly.
They were originally orphans, and they received favors from the mayor and Lin Muqiu, so they naturally wanted to repay them.
The best reward is to live a good life and contribute to the town in the future.
This was one of the few solutions the two little girls could think of.
"Okay." Lin Muqiu found the system list, and the more he looked at it, the deeper his frown became.
The younger sister Susan has good qualifications, but the older sister's qualifications are not so good.
This is nothing, but the problem is that the two sisters have a 100% favorability towards her.
Moreover, she could not tell the truth no matter what when she saw those pitiful eyes with watery light that implied expectation and admiration.
After the aptitude test today, many children and adults cried, some cried with joy, while others cried with sadness.
Qualification testing is necessary before the beast tide, but isn’t it too cruel for those who fail the qualification test?
Is there no better way?
Kede Luo sensed her embarrassment and quickly went over to take a look at the favorability page, trying to praise her, "This kid has good endurance! With some training, he will be a good seedling!"
Hearing this, Lin Muqiu's brows relaxed slightly.
Yes, endurance is related to personality and training!
This is one of the few things that can be positively changed!
She was about to speak when a figure flashed by and said coldly, "The ugly duckling becomes a swan because it already is a swan. Instead of trying again and again, it's better to give up early. Accepting reality, receiving protection, and choosing the right lord are extremely important."
Lin Muqiu:?
No, Master, are you telling crosstalk?
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