I Become a Landlady in the Game World

Chapter 12: Chapter 009: A Territory with Hope

At the same time, in the territory, other people were also gradually seeing the notification.

"Ah! I've been selected!"

"Selected for what? The Guard Team?"

"Yes, I got the notification!"

"How come the notifications were sent out all of a sudden? Shouldn't there be a selection process?"

"Who says there wasn't a selection process? The territory surely has its own way of choosing."

"Ah, no chance then. I thought I could be selected!"

"Envy."

"I got the notification too! And there's a big gift pack as well!"

"A gift pack? What's inside?"

"Just clothing and weapons."

"..."

During the conversation, someone showed off their clothing and weapons.

[Item: Leather Armor Three-piece Set (Green)]

[Introduction: Defensive power increased by 20%]

[Defense: Can withstand 50 damage]

[Durability: 100/100 (Please repair at the tailor shop when below 20%)]

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[Item: Long Spear]

[Level: Bronze] @@novelbin@@

[Introduction: Effective against Level 1—9 ordinary Demon Beasts, Attack power bonus of 10%]

[Damage: 60]

[Durability: 120/120 (Please repair at the Blacksmith Shop when below 20%)]

Looking at the item stats, a wave of amazed exclamations rose from the crowd.

"This treatment is just too good!"

"An Iron Axe is 50 silver coins, and its stats are a bit lower than this."

"The main thing is that this Long Spear is much easier to use than the Iron Axe!"

"Will the Guard Team recruit more people in the future? I want in!"

"If you want it, you can go buy it. The tailor shop and Blacksmith Shop are now selling the same clothing and weapons as the Guard Team!"

"Really?"

"I just came back from there! I was thinking of letting everyone know, but I didn't expect it was because of the Guard Team that we had them. I checked the prices—20 and 60 silver coins. The territory is really generous!"

"..."

Everyone discussed, growing even more envious of those who were selected for the Guard Team.

In fact, for many people, 80 silver coins were still affordable, but could what they bought compare to something they got for free?

Those who had only entertained the idea of joining the Guard Team now felt a tinge of regret.

But deep down, a new idea was slowly taking shape.

That was to work hard to improve themselves and be selected for the Guard Team the next time the territory made its picks.

The question was, how could they be selected?

Thinking this, everyone's gaze swept back and forth over those who had been selected, trying to spot any special "charm" they might possess that could win over the territory. Could they ask for the others' stats?

The watched Guards became aware of the intense scrutiny and felt a bit uncomfortable.

They felt like they were bones being eyed by hungry dogs!

It was at this moment that Zhou Zhengping walked into their midst.

In the territory, everyone's name was quite visible. The recently notified Guards had firmly memorized one particular line, [Please report to your captain, Zhou Zhengping, as soon as possible.]

The [Hope Village Resident·Zhou Zhengping] in front of them was none other than their Guard Team captain!

Several people immediately headed straight for Zhou Zhengping, their eyes especially bright.

They hadn't even recovered from the excitement of being selected!

"Captain! I'm Feng Lezhi."

"Captain! I'm Quan Zhiqiang."

"..."

And some others, listening to this, couldn't help but speak up, "My captain seems to be named Li Xingteng?"

"Are there two captains?"

"Yes, there should be two. My squad list only has nine people," Zhou Zhengping saw someone murmuring and spoke up with a smile, "But no matter which squad it is, we're all members of the Guard Team now; everyone should get to know each other."

And thus, the selected Guards gathered around Zhou Zhengping.

In a short time, Zhou Zhengping became acquainted with everyone, and he had a pretty good estimate of their personalities. He also matched the stats he had obtained from Zhou Bai the day before with the individuals.

Watching their lively demeanor, other residents couldn't help but approach to inquire about their situation.

Many had thought that since it was only the second day of the Doomsday Game, there wouldn't be a big gap in their Levels. The territory's selection probably didn't have much to do with Level, which left one thing—Attributes.

Personal Attributes were supposed to be confidential, but seeing the eagerness in the newcomers' eyes, Zhou Zhengping took a moment to think, then went ahead and shared his own Attributes.

After Zhou Zhengping spoke, the others stopped holding back.

Personal Attributes could be changed in the future anyway, so having them known now wasn't a big deal.

After they finished, people looked at Zhou Zhengping differently.

Indeed, after comparing the reported Attributes of the few Guards, the comprehensive stats of none were below 5.

But Zhou Zhengping's attributes had dazzled them, so it was no wonder he had become the captain of the Guard Team.

However, many people were convinced by this result, and with an idea of what lay ahead in their minds, they looked beyond the territory, eyes glowing with eagerness.

Attribute points, they had heard that killing demon beasts could make them drop.

It was at this time that a team appeared outside the territory.

All residents' eyes brightened involuntarily.

Someone had returned!

The team was Li Xingteng's.

He had planned to return later, but after suddenly receiving news that he had been accepted and had become the captain of the Guard Team, he was already distracted while still outside.

What he hadn't expected was that no sooner had they set foot in the territory than they were surrounded by people with eager eyes.

Li Xingteng's mind wandered for a moment. Could it be because they knew he was the captain of the Guard Team and had come out specially to welcome him?

"How is it outside? Is it dangerous?"

"Have the numbers of demon beasts increased? How about their levels?"

"Did you see any other teams?"

"..."

Li Xingteng realized their intentions upon hearing their topics of conversation and hurriedly informed them politely, "The number of demon beasts has increased, and their levels have gone up a bit, but it's not a big impact. In fact, it's easier to reap rewards. However, if you plan to venture out, remember to go in larger groups."

Hearing Li Xingteng's response, the others finally felt relieved. After thanking him, they quickly began to assemble their teams and head out.

Watching their excited departures as if they were about to accomplish great feats, Li Xingteng muttered to himself, wondering what exactly had happened.

The next moment, however, Li Xingteng could not afford to wonder anymore. His gaze landed on Zhou Zhengping's group not far away, where he recognized several familiar names.

They must be the Guard Team!

His gaze lingered on Zhou Zhengping, who was in the center of the group, before he withdrew his eyes.

"I'm going to deal with Guard Team matters first, and I'll contact you guys later when I'm free. You rest up for now."

After settling his original team members, Li Xingteng walked toward Zhou Zhengping with two other team members in tow.

With the three of them, the twenty-member Guard Team was now complete.

Li Xingteng's team members looked at him and promptly reported to him as well.

As Li Xingteng confirmed the reporting for his teammates on the panel, a new notification came through on the panel of every Guard Team member.

[Guard Team identity confirmed.]

The next moment, their names above their heads had changed.

[Hope Village·Guard Team]

Everyone immediately noticed and felt a special sense of belonging upon seeing the name above others' heads.

At the same time their identities were confirmed, Zhou Bai also received a message.

[Dear Host, your territory Hope Village has now officially established a Guard Team. Please issue tasks for your Guard Team!]

[Task (+)]

[Selectable targets: Guard 1 Team (Zhou Zhengping); Guard 2 Team (Li Xingteng)]

Seeing that the system had a formal task system, Zhou Bai did not hesitate to add the plans she had already decided upon.

[Task 1: Defend the territory, maintain order within the territory.]

[Nature: Daily Task]

[Reward: 20% salary increase]

[Execution Subject: Decided by the captain]

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[Task 2: Assist the territory in killing demon beasts within the territory, rescue refugees.]

[Nature: Daily Task]

[Reward: Harvest distributed personally]

[Execution Subject: Guard 1 Team, Guard 2 Team]

These two tasks were the main focus in the near term; the first task was relatively easy, which Zhou Bai let them decide among themselves.

The second task was what Zhou Bai cared more about.

First, killing demon beasts would increase the safety of the territory and also enhance the level of the Guard Team members.

Second, with sufficient funds at her disposal, she did not mind having more people in her territory. More people meant more resources, more workforce, and correspondingly, stronger combat power.

She did not know the strength of other territories; she just knew she needed to enhance her territory's strength as much as possible in one month.

Additionally, saving more compatriots when capable was also beneficial, as the sooner the rescue operations started, the more people would survive.

The next moment, the tasks were published.

Right away, all Guard Team members received the message.

The moment they saw the message, Li Xingteng's eyes shone even brighter—this territory was truly capable of getting things done!

His desire to work surged, and he looked at Zhou Zhengping, "Since we are all members of the Guard Team, let's discuss and decide together—whoever has the most reasonable point, we'll listen to them?"

He did want to be the boss of the team one day, but he had to win the team over with his abilities; he was willing to compete fairly with Zhou Zhengping and let his strength do the talking.

Zhou Zhengping got Li Xingteng's point at that moment. From their first meeting the previous day, he knew that Li Xingteng was an ambitious man. He had been worried that Li Xingteng might resort to unscrupulous measures, but at that moment, he clearly understood.

As long as he was managed well, an ambitious person could also be of great influence to the territory.

"Alright."

Moments later, all Guard Team members donned their exclusive Leather Armor Three-piece Set and armed themselves with Long Spears, striding out of the territory with an imposing air.

Watching their departing figures, some residents who stayed behind in the territory felt a strong sense of security for some reason.

Thinking of their territory's name, they smiled faintly.

Hope Village! It seemed like a place that truly held hope.