Global Lords: I Have Information System-Chapter 554 - 386: Overnight Trek, Return to the Territory

It took more than three hours on average for Pigsy to rest.

This saved some travel time.

They finally arrived at the outskirts of the territory at a little past one in the morning.

The inside of the territory was pitch-black, without emitting the slightest light.

They came from east to west, and the outskirts of the territory in this direction just had a defense matrix.

Each defense matrix uses a four-link method.

The outermost layer is a matrix composed of Tier Three Arrow Towers.

Within minutes of entering the territory range.

The patrolling troops inside the territory rushed over.

Tonight's patrol happened to be Wolf Rider Squad One, personally led by Korby.

"Eh?"

"Sir, it's you who returned!"

The Wolf Cavalry Squad quickly approached and soon saw Zong Shen.

Korby enthusiastically rode his Warg to Zong Shen's front, bowing to greet him.

Zong Shen nodded, he did not take off his battle helmet.

Although the journey had left him somewhat fatigued, upon seeing his familiar subordinates again.

He couldn't help but feel a pleasant mood.

"We're back."

"Korby, are you patrolling tonight?"

Zong Shen casually asked, his gaze sweeping over the Wolf Cavalry Warriors.

Korby nodded respectfully.

"Yes, sir, the three Wolf Cavalry Squads each handle eight hours of daily patrols."

"Now the defense matrix of the territory has taken shape."

"Each direction is covered by the corresponding area's defense matrix."

"The patrol pressure on the territory isn't too great."

Zong Shen listened to Korby's intelligence report, while his eyes scanned back and forth over the backs of the Wolf Riders.

He could see that behind the Wargs of the riders were more or less some prey.

All were common creatures like Grassland Wolves, Grass Bull Wild Bulls, and Grassland Porcupines around the territory.

These prey were very fresh, still dripping with blood.

Chunks of fresh meat dripped from the ends onto the ground.

Some prey had black arrows stuck into them, some had huge tearing gaps.

Other prey had fur showing signs of scorching, with traces of lightning strikes and fire burns.

This left the just-returned Zong Shen somewhat puzzled.

Korby naturally accompanied Zong Shen's side.

The rest of the Wolf Cavalry also spread out to the sides of the team.

Guarding them as they headed towards the central district of the territory.

The nighttime light was too dim, Zong Shen could only see many new buildings in the outskirts of the territory.

Those epic-level buildings and incomplete miracles had also been erected.

Just standing behind the original central inner city, also considered the core area of the territory.

With heights of hundreds of meters, Zong Shen could see their shapes even from a kilometer away.

It seemed that the territory's building relocation and new stage construction were completely over.

Specifics would have to wait until tomorrow morning to inspect.

Zong Shen withdrew his progressively distant gaze, turning to look at Korby falling one position behind him.

"Korby, are those hunts on the Wargs collected by you?

He naturally asked the question in his heart.

But Korby shook his head gently.

"Sir, these were all killed by the defense towers when entered within the attack range of the defense tower matrix."

"We took advantage of patrolling, just collected them all."

"Although the territory doesn't lack food now."

"But having more reserves is also good."

Korby's words were very reasonable, genuinely thinking for the territory.

"You've done well!"

"Frosty winter is coming, food surely is very important."

"More food is more security."

Zong Shen praised generously, but in fact, his focus wasn't on these hunts.

Rather it was on the changes Korby exhibited.

Compared to when Korby was first recruited.

His current state is smarter and more flexible than it was initially.

Simply put, his initiative has improved greatly.

Especially since Zong Shen entrusted him with leading the Wolf Cavalry.

This change became more evident.

One must know, the initial Korby, though equally brave and fearless.

Wasn't obviously as agile as now.

This is a good sign, once more validating Zong Shen's previous guess.

That is subject loyalty will grow more outstanding with time passage, task changes, and experience accumulation.

These days not only has Zong Shen grown and progressed obviously.

Even the earliest followers of his have also shown great advances.

Zong Shen didn't disturb other subjects' rests.

After all, night was late; he was no pedantic formalist.

Nor was he like the pretentious nobles among the indigenous people.

Tonight, he had no task planned, everything waits till dawn.

Now only needs to awaken Marie to let her and Hoy sort out the supplies brought back from Boss Bang.

Then tonight they could freely rest.

The remaining matters would be handled progressively the following morning..

Zong Shen led the team under Wolf Cavalry Squad One's escort, entering the inner city district encircled by simple Tier One City Walls.

Here compared to when they had left, appeared much more spacious.

It had a refreshing feeling of anew.

Apart from those basic fertile lands, other buildings had been relocated outside.

However, whether the fertile lands relocate or not makes no difference now.

Once frosty winter arrives, the bone-chilling cold will take away these crops' entire vitality.

Everyone stopped at the open ground outside the Lord's Courtyard.

Zong Shen patted Pigsy's head, agilely dismounted onto the ground.

Took off his battle helmet, putting it away into the storage grid.

Headed straight towards the courtyard, went to the Lord's Small Tower entrance, ready to go upstairs to find Marie.

He hadn't yet stepped onto the staircase when he startled Madeleine and Mapple, the two sisters residing on the first floor.

As Dragon-kin Rangers, their perception ability was excellent.

When they opened the door and saw Zong Shen on the stairs, they couldn't help but show joyful expressions.

"Shh, everyone is asleep."

"Don't disturb others' rest."

Before they could speak, Zong Shen raised a finger to his lips.

The Ranger Sisters nodded, standing obediently at the room door.

Their faces showed some look of anticipation.

Zong Shen grinned, stepped back two steps down the stairs.

Walked over to the Mapple Sisters, opened his arms and gave each a little hug.

Because the battle armor was covered in dust grime, Zong Shen embraced them very cautiously.

"Alright, you go to sleep quickly."

"I'll go find Marie to sort out the supplies."

Zong Shen motioned with both hands, rubbing the heads of the two sisters.

The Ranger Sisters nodded shyly, in the moment Zong Shen was about to turn.

"Smack~"

From left and right they leaned in, kissed both his cheeks.

Then they ran back into the room without looking back, closing the door.

Standing there Zong Shen felt the lip marks on his cheeks, a corner of his mouth rose.

Speaking of Mapple and Madeleine, the sisters were part of Zong Shen's early team.

Their loyalty had long reached the full value.

Moreover, having experienced many battles together.

Yet the sisters usually expressed things quite restrainedly.

The emotions hadn't gotten the chance to spread wildly.

Don't be fooled by their restraint, but after a brief separation.

Some feelings still uncontrollably surfaced.

Zong Shen touched his cheek, smilingly stepped towards the stairway.

By now the territory had many female subjects.

But not every female subject developed feelings for Zong Shen upon loyalty maxing.

Key factors include time spent together and subjects' personalities.

If there were a large amount of life and death battles, sparks are easier to ignite.

Also, with loyalty nature at max value.

If Zong Shen were forceful, no one would refuse.