Chapter 58 Chapter 58 Big Surprise
Many of the new players had probably never played the game before. After finally following the crowd into the city, they wandered around the streets in confusion, not knowing what to do at all.
Enthusiastic veteran players offered this group of newbies some advice: "First, collect the gift packs, weapons, and money. If you don't want to spend money, you can go out and kill monsters, or go to the town chief to get quests, or accept quests from other NPCs. If you're willing to spend money, I recommend buying life skills. First, get rich by logging and mining, and then spend money on equipment. This way, killing monsters will be much easier..."
Tang Li was also caught and asked a few questions, and she patiently answered them one by one.
After much difficulty, she made her way around the excited new players and arrived at the town service hall. Before Tang Li could ask why they were gathering here, a few people who had been waiting there for a long time waved to her with smiles on their faces.
"Why are you so happy?" This was the first time she saw them looking so happy. Even when they couldn't express themselves clearly, the smiles on their faces were super obvious. Those who already loved to laugh were almost laughing to their hearts' content.
"That's great! We might get rich!" Li Zi skillfully climbed onto Tang Li's arm, his tone full of joy.
"But aren't we already rich?" Tang Li was still puzzled.
"That's completely different. Let's talk inside first." Ci Budiyi waved to the others. An NPC led them around the front of the service hall. Once the players were out of sight, Ci Budiyi spoke again, "We might have triggered the city-building quest."
"City-building mission?" Tang Li was shocked. She was only at level 20 and was already assigned a city-building mission. Wasn't that a bit too fast?
The game has only just started. Which gang has so many resources to build a city directly?
Or is it really like what some players in the forum said, because there are a large number of consortiums bringing funds into the game, this is the way capital players play?
Wouldn't this be too unfair to ordinary players?
If that were the case, her impression of the game might be greatly reduced.
Seeing Tang Li's thoughts, he sighed and said, "We don't know the specific situation, but if others build a city, we can't fall behind."
So much effort has been put into running the gang to its current state, and everyone has developed feelings for the people who have been through thick and thin together, as well as for those who have participated in gang wars, not to mention that the current "Magic Continent" is no longer what it used to be.
Although I don't know why the city-building task was triggered so early, it is both an opportunity and a challenge. Although rapid development may bring some disadvantages, if they do not develop in the face of powerful enemies, only destruction will await them.
It is neither reasonable nor moral for them to let the gang they have worked so hard to build be destroyed in the capital frenzy.
Tang Li quickly understood what the other party meant. Yes, no matter whether building a city at this time is fair or not, they must face the challenge for the sake of their own gang.
"Although our gang did store a lot of supplies some time ago, those supplies are far from enough to build a city, right?" After accepting the fact of building a city, Tang Li raised new concerns.
"It's definitely not enough, so we need to give away everything within our gang, including our contributions. We'll also increase our investment in the real world. Ideally, we want to maintain our current position as the number one gang. If that's not possible, we'll also ensure that we don't lose members."
Knowing she would hear such a promise, Tang Li frowned and said helplessly, "But in my real world..."
"The few of us are enough. The Magic Continent is different now. Our families will support us. As for you, your contribution to the gang is already outstanding. That's enough for us."
"Yeah, that's settled." After he finished speaking, the others nodded in agreement.
After being together for so long, Tang Li never mentioned the real world, and she had never been seen offline. Everyone was wondering if she had some unspeakable secrets in the real world, but she never spoke. They were afraid of hurting her, so they didn't dare to ask too much.
There is no need to dig into the details between friends. They met in the game. As long as the feelings are real, what else does it matter?
How could Tang Li not sense their almost indulgent attitude? After a long silence, she spoke again: "Then, give me a smaller share after the city is built."
Gangs are fine, but if a city develops, the various taxes alone are scary enough. You can't just come here blindly.
"No, let's keep it the same as before." He refused without thinking or expressing his feelings.
"But……"
"Besides funding, don't forget the resources you can provide to the gang..." Tang Li interrupted him, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go see the mayor first."
"Let's go, let's go." Li Zi and others quickly followed, fearing that Tang Li would say something else.
Tang Li had no choice but to follow the few people to the mayor's office located behind the town service hall.
"It's a pleasure to meet you all. I believe you already know why I invited you here." The mayor, who was clearly still impressed by them, glanced at them with admiration and said, "So, do you have any objections to accepting Lord Solet's appointment to establish the new camp?"
"Could you tell us more about what's going on? We don't know much about the new camp yet, and we're even more confused about the appointment."
"Of course," the mayor nodded. "Regardless of your current strength, you wouldn't be able to qualify for a fiefdom, but this time the situation is special. According to the news Lord Solet received from the Mother Tree, before the Abyss Monsters attacked, a great prophet predicted a disaster. To preserve the spark of civilization, several gods joined forces and relocated some of the continent's creatures to another dimension. Now that the Abyss Monsters have been expelled, those creatures that thrived in that other dimension will return to the embrace of the Magic Continent tomorrow.
Because there is no threat from the abyss monsters, the population of those creatures is very large. In order to accommodate them, in addition to expanding the existing towns and camps, we will have to allocate manpower to set up new camps.
Logically, this shouldn't concern you, but you've performed exceptionally well and saved several young elves. Most importantly, those returning travelers can't learn magic in this alien space. As long as you don't choose a dangerous camp, even with your abilities, you can easily manage them. So, Master Solet has decided to give you a chance."
The details, too many details, even the large number of players joining the game has a reasonable explanation. A few people looked at each other and saw the touching feeling in each other's eyes.
It is indeed worthy of being their favorite game, it is very particular.
But thinking about their previous identities as adventurers wandering in the wilderness, I feel that this set of operations of "Magic Continent" is not surprising. After all, this game has always been like this, and it makes people feel sincere in all aspects.
And from what the mayor said, it was not the same as what they had imagined before, the city-building mission. Rather than an open city-building mission, it was more like being lucky enough to be included in the official novice village of the game, although the process and result were the same.
But as long as they don't open up city-building tasks, they can develop slowly like the previous Silver Camp, without having to rush to develop as previously envisioned.
It was much better than they had just expected.
If it is really as they guessed, they don't need to invest large sums of money so quickly, and the gang will be able to grow more steadily.
"Well, are there many people appointed like us?" To be on the safe side, everyone decided to ask clearly.
"As far as I know, you are the only ones, at least in Oran, there won't be another little one as lucky as you. I can assure you, because I was the one who proposed this to Lord Soret." The mayor smiled.
"Mr. Mayor, thank you!" Everyone's eyes lit up and they thanked him in unison.
There is nothing wrong with being a little sweet-talker to such a nice person who brings them huge benefits.
"No need to thank me. I admire your style of doing things before, whether it was the Badge of Courage, the subsequent handling of the Goblin Auction House, or your decision to give up profits and bring the elves back. Of course, your restaurant was also one of the reasons." The mayor looked at Tang Li with appreciation. "I hope that in the new territory, you will also make use of your advantages and spread the glory of our Orlan to a wider land."
"Yes, Lord Mayor!" Another unanimous voice.
"Don't be too happy too soon. If the camp is not managed well, it will be taken over."
"Hey, I know!"
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