Tower Defense Game: My Eternal Kingdom

Chapter 297 Saint Laurent City
"My lord, here are some improvement plans I have drawn up based on the current development of the territory, please have a look."

Standing in front of Cheng Shen, Claudia was wearing a decent black and white butler outfit. The meticulous attire further accentuated her tall figure, and her plump chest formed a thrilling and perfect arc.

Her long black waterfall-like wavy hair was tied behind her head, and her delicate facial features were dotted with tear moles at the corners of her eyes, which further highlighted her mature woman's charm.

She has a straight face and very light makeup. This is a proud woman who can obviously rely on her appearance, but is working hard to show her talent, trying to make Cheng Shen ignore her natural advantages and see her extraordinary ability.

"Let me see."

Cheng Shen nodded and took the paper document in her hand.

Claudia has indeed figured out the basic situation of the territory in a short period of time. The three plans she put forward all make up for many problems that were not considered in the development before, and the details of the planning are more perfect.

The difference between these three programs lies in the utilization of resources.

Claudia's conservative philosophy will prevent her from using more than 50% of her resource inventory when planning her territory's development.

Before that, his territory's utilization rate of resource reserves in the development plan.

Always stay above 80%.

Just like the system evaluation, retaining more than half of the resource reserve can allow the territory to correct it in time when it encounters a sudden accident or a mistake in the development plan, and has a higher fault tolerance.

But on the one hand.

It is indeed a great limit to the development speed of the territory.

"This plan is very good."

Cheng Shen selected one of the planning proposals with the highest utilization rate of resources, reaching 46%.

The affirmation in his words slowed down Claudia's serious eyes.

[Hint: Claudia favors +1! 】

……

Cheng Shen didn't care about the system prompts, and continued: "However, for the upgrading of basic industries, resource investment can be increased appropriately. In addition, the construction of moats and traffic roads cannot be left behind."

Claudia turned her head to look at him expressionlessly, "But in this way, the budget will be greatly overrun."

"It's okay."

Cheng Shen waved his hands.

[Hint: Claudia Favor -2! 】

"Uh... the construction of the moat can be postponed temporarily, but the traffic roads must be completed as soon as possible. Winter is coming soon. If the ground is frozen, the entire winter season will be affected."

Cheng Shen took a step back and said.

The idea of ​​repairing the moat came to him when he faced the pressure from Storm Castle, but now, the crisis on the frontal battlefield has all been resolved, and he has also received a wave of powerful technological supplements.

Even after experiencing another war, the defensive pressure of the territory will not be so great.

But to build a moat in the forest, it is bound to invest a huge amount of resources and manpower. If it is temporarily unavailable, this project can indeed be stopped first to give up resources for other plans.

But road construction must be the focus of current demand.

Right now, the area of ​​his territory has covered the surrounding area, reaching a range of nearly 3000 meters in diameter.

No longer a small door.

However, most of the expanded land still has many tree stumps that are difficult to clean up. Even after cleaning, the potholed muddy land is not suitable for traffic.This has severely slowed down the productivity of residents.

In addition, the vehicles produced by Shenjifang have increased significantly during this period.

Vehicles have higher demands on road conditions.

Road construction,

has become imminent.

Perhaps because of quick calculations in her mind about the resources saved by giving up the moat, Claudia's face softened a little.

[Hint: Claudia favors +1! 】

……

She then took out another document and said, "My lord, I propose to designate a rich neighborhood, and use a better environment and enhanced security management to attract residents with more wealth."

"Rich Man's Street..."

Cheng Shen took a look.

This is obviously the influence of Claudia's personality. She comes from a declining noble family. Contrary to Ludwig's situation, Claudia's class concept is already deeply rooted.

This will allow her to make more decisions in favor of the rich.

If this suggestion is digitized, Cheng Shen can already figure it out, and a message pops up in front of his eyes:
[Following Claudia's planning suggestions will increase the attractiveness of the territory to the bourgeoisie, development +30, prosperity +30, class conflict +3, and a small protest march appeared in your territory...]

Similar system prompts...

However, this is not a completely negative personality, at least the effect of this suggestion is that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

"approve."

Cheng Shen agreed.

[Hint: Claudia favors +1! 】

……

After jumping back and forth for a long time, her favorability value finally increased a little symbolically.However, this attribute mainly affects personal emotions, and what Cheng Shen needs more is another attribute, loyalty, so it doesn't matter.

Then I hammered out some planning details with Claudia.

Cheng Shen has very little experience in this area, so most of the time it was Claudia who suggested it, and he would make some supplements.In the end, a plan was formulated by combining Claudia's traditional ideas with his modern ideas.

And this plan also limited the utilization rate of the territory's resource reserves to about 65% in the end.

But if executed properly.

This plan can completely increase the original development efficiency of the territory to about 1.5 times.

That's the benefit of having a competent management unit.

"Dangdangdang..."

A brisk rhythm suddenly played in Cheng Shen's mind. He paused, then stood up, and said to Claudia, "We are ready to welcome our new guest."

……

In the trading market shrouded in green halo, a sound of horseshoes resounded out of thin air.

A passageway of soft white light opened slowly at the corner of the market's broad block.

A round figure first appeared inside, his body shape was comparable to that of Eugene, he was dressed as a wealthy businessman, with a standard profiteer smile on his face, and a pure white orb was shining brightly in his hand.

"Hey, not bad, it seems that this time I finally found a faction with a decent development speed."

He rubbed his two beards and said to himself with a smile.

Behind him, carriages loaded with huge carriages drove out one after another under the escort of guards.

Although the well-built guards were only wearing simple leather armor, the capable aura they revealed inadvertently was comparable to that of iron-blooded soldiers who had experienced several wars.

"Welcome, guests from afar."

Cheng Shen stepped forward to greet him.

The leading fat businessman put away the orb in his hand, and the transmission channel behind the convoy suddenly began to gradually dissipate.

He put one hand on his chest, bowed with great effort and made a not-so-standard chivalry ceremony, and then panted slightly and blessed: "May the glory of the Holy Spirit always shine on you... New arrival in your place, I would like to ask you a lot take care of."

"You are Welcome."

Cheng Shen said with a smile.

"My name is Rhine, as you can see, I am a traveling merchant from Saint Laurent.

My goal in life is to find the treasure of the gods hidden in this lost land...

Of course, during this period, I will also do business to make a little money. "

Rhine introduced herself enthusiastically and humorously.

"..."

Cheng Shen was completely confused about Saint Laurent City and the treasures of the gods he mentioned, and had never heard of it.

But this did not delay his judgment.

The increase in prestige seems to have attracted him a heavy client this time!
He glanced nonchalantly at the corner of Rhine's clothes. There was a special mark embroidered there, which was the same as the one branded on the carriage.

It is a flower surrounded by wings.

Violet?
Cheng Shen has never seen this kind of plant, and he may have seen it, but he never noticed it. He speculated based on the name of the power mentioned by Rhine.

"I'm looking forward to the goods you bring."

Cheng Shen said.

Rhine smiled meaningfully when he heard the words, "Then I'm afraid you will be disappointed. I have passed through many places on this trip, and most of the goods brought out of Saint Laurent have been sold.

but……

You will definitely be interested in the special products I bought from other places! "

Geek!

The convoy behind him stopped suddenly, and after getting Cheng Shen's permission, a convoy servant who had been hiding in the carriage and hadn't made any movement before immediately unloaded the various goods in the carriage and displayed them.

Rhine led Cheng Shen to introduce them one by one.

"This is a treasure I traded in a primitive tribe. It is a special product of ancient worship. As long as you hold it and match the corresponding spell, you can pay a certain price in exchange for power!"

He picked up a palm-sized crude doll made of wood and straw and introduced it.

Cheng Shen took a look.

I was shocked in my heart.

This item is not as understated as he said, its quality alone has reached the perfect level!

Its effect is that by sacrificing part of the blood volume, it can be exchanged for half an hour of strength increase state.

It can increase its own power attribute up to three times!
Quite perverted!
What primitive tribe can produce such precious treasures?

Rhine seemed to intend to impress Cheng Shen with a few finale items, and to give him a warning, and before he had time to think about it, he immediately introduced the second item to him.

He changed hands and picked up a white jade crown, his smile became a little inexplicable, "The role of this treasure is even more extraordinary.

After you wear it, you can directly control creatures whose mental strength is weaker than yours!Even animals with a language barrier!You can make the other person do anything!And afterwards, the other party didn't notice anything unusual! "

"..."

After listening to him, Cheng Shen understood the deep meaning in his smile.

That's obscene.

The fat man tried to let him quickly understand the magical function of this treasure through a man's way.

however.

Is Cheng Shen that kind of person? ?

He immediately said, "... How many of these things do you have?"

"Just one piece. Of course, don't say that I cheated you. To use this item requires extremely high mental strength. If you don't have enough strength, you will be turned into an idiot by the magic spirit sealed in it.

This is an item from hell. "

Rhine is quite honest.

Mental strength?

Skillful.

The most important thing about Cheng Shen is the strength of the two basic energies of blood and spirit...

"I want it, what do you want to exchange for this item?"

He coughed lightly.

Cheng Shen wasn't curious about the function Rhine mentioned, but mainly because this item was too suitable for him.

Blue Whale Meditation tried to keep his mental strength rising every moment.

finally.

It will be able to reach the limit of the current stage like blood gas energy.

And this limit is already the highest limit that a creature in the perfect realm can theoretically achieve at the current level.

Even Aljeka is hard to reach.

After obtaining this treasure, it means that enemies of the same level as him will basically have no power to fight back in front of him.

You can control it directly!

If he had this treasure beforehand, the plan to invade the castle would be easier.

Even the previous manager of the castle, Silver Wing, was inferior to his mental strength!
This thing is so useful.

In particular, Cheng Shen will face the two huge threats of the deserted village and the old city in the future. He can already imagine how many fatal crises he will be able to easily survive if he can make good use of this item!

"Well... don't worry, let's look at other things first. To be honest, even I want to keep this treasure..."

Rhine laughed.

Cheng Shen snorted secretly, but did not continue to show his interest in this item.

So as not to be manipulated by the other party.

But I have to say that it was not unexpected that Rhine wanted to keep this thing for himself.

As long as the conditions of use of this item can be met, there are too many things it can do...

In a society with strict and well-managed systems, many people in power may not necessarily be powerful professionals.If someone can use this item to quietly control a person in power...

In comparison, the evil thoughts mentioned by Rhine that all men understand are not worth mentioning.

Of course, he may also be prescribing the right medicine, after all, Cheng Shen is already the lord here.

There is no need for power or wealth...

"And this..."

Rhine will guide Cheng Shen to continue the introduction.

Cheng Shen waved his hand, interrupted him, and said, "We can look at these precious treasures later, let's talk about bulk resource transactions first, I just have a batch of special goods that I want to sell."

"Is it a local specialty?"

The deep meaning in Rhine's words should be to ask if he is precious.

If it is not a precious treasure, as far as he is currently displaying the rare goods, it is just a waste of time to talk about it.

"of course."

Cheng Shen nodded.

He has carefully observed the members and composition of this caravan, and determined that their technology tree development should be majoring in magic.

The degree of mechanical research is not high.

Not to mention the alchemy puppet.

They will definitely be interested in Thunder Beast, which is also a magical creature.

"Ow...!"

Lightning, which had been following Cheng Shen's buttocks, was picked up by him. It immediately thought that Cheng Shen was going to force-feed him highly condensed lightning energy as before, and immediately struggled desperately and howled.

"A good magic pet." Rhine understood Cheng Shen's meaning, but there were some deviations. "Are you going to sell it?...Well, the appearance of this little guy can indeed be sold for a few dollars, but it is still far from being able to exchange for that tiara."

"That means it does have value."

Cheng Shen was thoughtful.

(End of this chapter)