Global Lords: I Have Information System-Chapter 556 - 387: Berating the Cao Thief, Marie’s Report
Zong Shen first arrived at the clearing and sorted the sealed barrels of military rations, various supply boxes, cold-resistant materials, raw fur materials, coats, and food into different categories.
This batch of supplies was the last of the cold-resistant materials within the territory before the Frosty Winter Challenge.
"Marie, all of these materials need to be put in storage."
"What should go into the storage box, put it in the storage box."
"What should go into the cold storage, put it in the cold storage."
"Send all raw fur materials below the refined level to Alanna."
"Have her focus fully on making fur coats these days."
"Hoy will assist you."
"Once you finish organizing, you can rest."
Zong Shen pointed to the supplies and spoke quickly.
As the logistics officer of the territory, these were all tasks Marie needed to handle.
Moreover, this was also a way to train her abilities.
Marie, standing by with her coat wrapped around her, bowed in salute.
Despite her young age, Marie had a strong ambition in her bones.
The nighttime temperature had dropped to five or six degrees above zero.
With the wind howling, the apparent temperature dropped even further.
Marie’s physique was not particularly strong, and even wrapped in a coat, she felt a bit of cold.
She never complained and always followed Zong Shen’s orders unconditionally.
Zong Shen noticed her performance.
Sometimes, attitude far outweighs talent.
"Thank you for your hard work."
"Meet me in the hall of the Lord’s Small Tower at seven tomorrow morning."
Zong Shen said meticulously.
At such a time, he needed to maintain some of the lord’s majesty.
Kindness is kindness, training is training; they are two different matters.
"Yes, my lord."
"I will be in the hall at seven tomorrow morning waiting for you." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
"Also, I have a few matters to report to you."
Marie nodded slightly and requested gently.
Zong Shen turned around, looked at her calmly, and did not speak.
Waiting for her further explanation.
Seeing this, Marie began to speak slowly.
"This morning, the first batch of ore was successfully transported back from the mine."
"Primarily iron ore, with a total of 3,173 units available."
"Next is copper ore and secret silver, totaling 338 units and 112 units respectively."
"As for other high-energy byproduct ores, they are not in large quantities, so they are temporarily stored in the mine."
Marie reported truthfully.
After Zong Shen and the others had relocated the Kobolds into the mine.
Kobold Chief Dutra quickly resumed mining with those little ones.
Though those small creatures covered in keratin scales did not have strong combat abilities.
But they were truly skilled miners.
When they returned to the mine, the dark and narrow environment gave them a great sense of security.
This was truly like a fish returning to water; at least above ground, the Kobolds were far less active.
They controlled three confirmed safe shafts.
With the assistance of mining magical energy armor, the daily quantity was considerable once they mined at full capacity.
This was a substantial fortune and an extremely stable source of ore.
Understand that this mine used to be the largest mine near Azshara.
Even after years of excavation and being abandoned for so many years.
It still sufficed to meet the territory’s development needs.
As long as the stable output of the mine could be ensured over the coming period.
The territory could essentially achieve self-sufficiency in ore resources.
This is a treasure and must not be lost.
Even the daily output from this mine is a considerable fortune for any lord at the current stage.
A fortune that could devour any lord who knew about it with greed.
"This is good news."
"Dutra has done an excellent job."
"To secure the mine, tomorrow I’ll have Favide deploy four two-headed hellhounds to guard it."
"Oh, let Pigsy hide in the mine too."
"After all, before we subdued it, it lived there."
Zong Shen pondered for a moment and decided to enhance the mine’s security.
Throughout the territory, nothing was more suitable than Favide’s Woof Woof Team.
The two-headed hellhounds were powerful, equivalent to commander-level monsters of the same tier.
Possessing traits of abyssal and hell creatures, their attacks could cause chaos damage.
Currently, Favide had summoned eight two-headed hellhounds through slaughter summoning.
Deploying four to a mine could significantly boost its defense.
The remaining four would stay with Favide to handle potential battles during the Frosty Winter Challenge.
Since the two-headed hellhounds, being hell creatures, were naturally unafraid of cold.
The cold could not harm their bodies.
But states like freezing, ice sealing, and stiffness might still occur.
After getting Zong Shen’s response, Marie committed all his orders and arrangements to memory.
Then she continued speaking.
"Furthermore, on the night you left."
"A squad of Blue Owl Knights visited the territory."
"They inquired about the situation within the territory."
"And after patrolling and making records, they left."
"It should be related to the expeditionary army of Odu Village."
"It seems they are actively documenting the territorial situation in this region."
"The following morning, I had Uncle Korby investigate the situation in Odu Village."
"The entire Odu Village had become a ruin."
"All Giant City Expedition Army troops withdrew, likely returning to the Giant City."
Marie’s second piece of news was equally explosive.
Zong Shen estimated the timeframe.
Realizing the retreat of the Giant City Expedition Army coincided with his encounter with Harold on the road.
This indicated the Odu Village expeditionary troops had indeed retreated.
A vast domain also comes with vast troubles.
Even if they discovered those descending lords.
To fully complete verification and statistics still required considerable effort.
This order would first wait until their return to Giant City, issued as an administrative order to major Bang Cities.
Before it took effect entirely.
It would take ten to fifteen days at least for each Bang City to act and begin formal verification of those suddenly appearing settlements.
Zong Shen was not worried about this at all because he already had Boss Bang’s magic banner.
At Baron Bezos, precautions had been made.
As long as Pigsy and the notably visible Immortal Gun Cavalry are hidden.
Who could relate the matters in Odu Village to Zong?
Zong Shen lightly nodded, slightly lifting his chin, signaling for Marie to continue reporting.
Marie tightened her fur coat and continued.
"In the early evening five to six hours ago, a minstrel visited."
"His name is Englandmu."
"Claiming to be here by your invitation and possessing Communication Crystal No.10."
"We warmly hosted him and arranged a vacant room on the third floor of the Lord’s Small Tower for him."
"Currently, only the Lord’s Small Tower in the territory is suitable for hosting guests..."
She quietly explained, fearing Zong Shen might blame her.
After all, the Lord’s Small Tower was considered a core position of the territory.
"Englandmu arrived quite quickly."
"Indeed, he’s a guest I invited."
"You did well, as there are no viable guest accommodations in the territory now."
"That fellow harbors no ill intent."
Zong Shen affirmed Marie’s actions.
He had already reviewed Englandmu’s background through the guide module.
Plus, he was a potential hero.
This is why he gave Englandmu the Communication Crystal.
Zong Shen wouldn’t risk leading an unknown individual into his territory for a meeting.
Upon hearing Zong Shen’s words, Marie was finally relieved.
In Zong Shen’s absence, she needed to make flexible decisions based on the circumstances.
She had to maintain dignity and ensure the territory’s safety.
This was also a test for Marie.
