Global Lords: I Have Information System-Chapter 315 - 270: Making Friends and Another Round of Preparations

San Pang distributed food to the warriors in the territory, and prepared food for the farmers in the training ground, while the soldiers' meals at the frontline were escorted by the Wolf Cavalry.

Zong Shen took his portion of food and plopped down near the blacksmith shop in the small courtyard, eating while chatting with the Dwarf Uncle.

Completely oblivious to Alanna, the newcomer, who was standing at a distance and scrutinizing him with a curious eye.

As if she had seen something extraordinary.

The Dwarf Uncle had repaired most of the Heavy Combat Puppet, but today's task was to forge a batch of inexpensive basic equipment according to Zong Shen's requirements, so he temporarily shelved the puppet repair work.

The materials for basic equipment are simple, the craftsmanship is not complex, and the forging time is short. With the Dwarf Uncle's high-level blacksmith skills, most of the work was completed in the morning.

It's expected that a total of 50 wooden shields, 50 sets of leather armor, and 50 short swords will be made.

Now the short swords and wooden shields are completed, only the leather armor hasn't been started.

Leather armor requires a tailor for high efficiency. Although the Dwarf Uncle can produce low-tier leather armor, his efficiency is far inferior to a professional tailor.

"Master, you let me hold the iron hammer, that's fine."

"But to hold the embroidery needle and leather knife, my large coarse hands are too clumsy!"

The Dwarf Uncle also complained to Zong Shen about this issue.

But Zong Shen just smiled.

"Just in time, a new tailor has joined our territory today."

"I'll let her assist you."

"Luna, go and call Alanna over."

Zong Shen spoke to Luna, who had just finished her meal. Her Black Panther lay on the ground, gnawing on cooked meat chunks with relish.

Luna nodded at his words and quickly walked towards Alanna's location.

At this moment, Alanna was beside Marie, with Hoy and Quete also next to Marie, all freshly bathed and clothed.

The only difference was Alanna's chains were unlocked while Hoy and Quete, although cleaned up, were still shackled.

The three of them were beside Marie, listening to her describing the territory, while the Wolf Rider Squad Three patrolled around them, especially watching the two newcomers closely.

There was no choice, Hoy and Quete had a strong urge to escape, with the goal of fleeing being their short-term life aim, so for now they couldn't be relaxed. They needed to go through a few days of reason and emotion, gradually accepting Zong Shen and this territory.

This is why Zong Shen dislikes buying large batches of slaves; as the saying goes, love is precious, but life is valued more, and for freedom, both can be sacrificed.

Slaves, refugees, and those who joined voluntarily have vastly different backgrounds and motives; these slaves are not the kind who can be easily appeased with a few morsels.

One is willing, the other is passive; the difficulty of submission is entirely different.

If occasionally discovering talent and interesting characters among slaves using strategy tips, Zong Shen could accept it. However, purchasing slaves on a large scale for basic population would be a case of putting the cart before the horse; it's a counterproductive operation.

A well-functioning territory shouldn't become a slave camp; Zong Shen would never do such a thing.

Luna ran up to Alanna's side, affectionately holding her arm, and brought her to Zong Shen. Clearly, while Alanna was bathed earlier, they had formed some connection.

And Alanna was the most special among the three, or rather, she had the lowest sense of resistance; becoming a slave felt more like a premeditated plan.

"Alanna, I heard you're an Intermediate Tailor."

"From today on, you'll oversee the tailor shop in the territory."

"Marie will soon organize personnel to build a dedicated tailor shop for you."

"For now, assist the Dwarf Uncle in crafting leather armor, and please complete these 50 sets of simple leather armor by today."

Zong Shen looked at Alanna and gave her her first task.

Her hideous face remained calm, and she nodded submissively.

"Rest assured, Master, I will do my best."

Zong Shen just smiled, patted the Dwarf Uncle's shoulder, and left the blacksmith shop.

He had no intention of communicating with Quete and Hoy yet; the timing wasn't right. Quete wasn't a priority, merely having an affinity task.

Hoy, however, is a genuine Heroic Level talent with tax management experience spanning over ten years. Zong Shen aims to win him over genuinely, willingly, and to work for the territory's development wholeheartedly, not through intimidation or coercion.

After stuffing the last piece of bread into his mouth, Zong Shen clapped his hands to brush away the crumbs.

He had already planned his afternoon schedule, which involved continuing to hunt Burrow Monsters.

The second round of Points Exchange had just concluded, and he had tasted success in it.

Eleven complete blueprints of Tier Four Defense Buildings would significantly enhance the defensive capabilities of the territory.

Not to mention the subsequent lottery gains, although luck in the lottery is ultimately a matter of chance.

To be safe, Zong Shen wouldn't gamble all his points on it.

Keeping some points for a chance to try his luck and for leisure is a good choice.

Considering the bigger picture of the territory, his exchange strategy will always be conservative.

Even if fortune isn't in his favor, it doesn't matter; everything needed has been exchanged, swapping thousands of points for good morale means Zong Shen has no worries.

The warriors of the exploration squad quickly finished their lunch and began gathering at the small courtyard entrance.

Gathering early, they chatted amongst themselves softly, taking it as a post-meal relaxation.

The mages from the exploration squad were also awakened from the Meditation Room in the Magic Hall.

Doris rested her hands behind her head, appearing a bit indifferent.

Favide and Pax seemed to have found a common topic, chatting enthusiastically.

Tasuya was full of joy; four Intermediate Skill Books directly boosted her Summon Hellfire to level 7, greatly increasing its power and saving a lot of trouble.

Aisha, wearing the Spider Queen's Crown, walked behind Tasuya, thinking silently.

Once the exploration squad's warriors had mostly gathered, Zong Shen took out the two rare-level magic staffs previously exchanged and handed them to Doris and Aisha respectively.

Causing a wave of envy among the other squad members.

Aisha needed no elaboration, with her loyalty maxed, she already held great affinity for Zong Shen. This time, Zong Shen giving her the staff made her even more favorable.

Doris was momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting Zong Shen to give her equipment too.

Considering she was also a newcomer, and aware of her own combat situation.

Although she was a fire mage, she inherently had a mad battle gene, knowing she's not the type preferred by commanders.

"Hey, why are you standing there?"

"Catch it!"

Zong Shen grasped the Scorching Burning Staff (Rare), smiling brightly.

Doris finally came to herself, slightly bowed, and accepted the staff with both hands.

"Tha… Thank you, Master!"

[Due to your gift]

[Fire Mage Doris' loyalty increased by 8 points, current loyalty 78]

Giving gifts is indeed the best way to boost loyalty, though Doris' increase compared to other warriors was relatively low.

When Zong Shen initially gifted rare-level equipment to Tasuya and Aisha, their loyalty increased by 15 points.

Yet, with the same rare-level equipment, Doris only increased by 8 points.