I Become a Landlady in the Game World

Hot and sour rice noodles, barbecue, fruit tea, dried meat, dried fruit... the flavors were all top-notch, different from anything they had tasted before, which they quickly came to love.

After learning about the origins of these items, many merchant teams from the Royal Capital had set off for Hope Village.

They hadn't expected that before their return.

Some of the villages close to the Royal Capital had also started selling these items.

Even more varieties than before.

Scallion pancakes, stuffed pies, cakes, bread, sushi, fish balls, shrimp paste...

Upon inquiry, it turned out that these were from Hope Village as well, although many originated from other territories.

For example, seafood items like fish balls and shrimp paste came from a place called Xidong Village.

To order these goods, one could either send a team to Xidong Village or go through the Task Center to buy wholesale at Hope Village's Market, where Xidong Village had a stall.

And at the stall, there were not only special products from Xidong Village but also specialties from various other territories.

Magical Beast products from Glasgow Village, silver weapons from Bengala Town, Dwarf weapons from Tabert Village... Indeed, the presence of these territorial goods boosted the reputation of Hope Village significantly.

No one had expected that a territory established just over two months ago would, in such a short amount of time, forge a unique path throughout the Human Clan Kingdom.

As everyone discussed it, Baron Charlotte from the Royal Capital, who was among the first to discover Hope Village, felt rather mixed emotions.

It was like a treasure he had unearthed by himself, which, before he could explore it further, had already started shining brightly, attracting the attention of the public.

Now, the treasure was no longer solely his.

It seemed that Harrington, who first knew about his business, had sensed his thoughts and chuckled, "Originally, you wouldn't have been able to keep this business to yourself anyway. After you made the first profits, many others quickly sent people to Hope Village, some even looking to steal your recipes. If not for the backing of your family, you might have lost this business. Now it's good. With more people involved in the business, everyone can have a share. Since you started early, you won't miss out on the benefits."

Hearing these comforting words, Baron Charlotte felt somewhat better and then said candidly, "I just didn't expect Hope Village to be so capable."

He had wondered if Hope Village, once pressured, would come to him for help. Then, he could naturally offer protection and, while doing so, obtain some of their recipes—a fair trade.

Unexpectedly, they had directly strengthened their own business profoundly.

Now, any village that had visited Hope Village was selling its products.

Village-level territories were the most common in the Stan Continent, especially within the Human Clan Kingdom, numbering in the thousands.

It wasn't necessary for all the village-level territories to go to Hope Village, just a few dozen together wielded considerable power.

Even at the city gates, there were over a dozen village-level territories selling Hope Village's products, with more than a hundred stalls, large and small.

Yet, the demand at each stall still exceeded supply.

After all, the market in the Royal Capital was large enough.

From the broader context to specifics, if the Royal Capital was any indication, then other territories with Hope Village stalls were likely numerous. At this point, it would be unlikely for any power to dare to monopolize, as it involved not solely Hope Village but also the "income" of many village-level territories.

No power was bold enough to challenge the benefits of so many territories.

"They would have been torn apart."

"Thus, doesn't it just show how formidable Hope Village is?"

Harrington, after listening to Charlot's words, nodded in agreement, "Indeed, you don't know, after these stalls became popular in the Royal Capital, I saw many Flying Magical Beasts hurrying out, obviously to send messages to the teams ahead. It seems there really are quite a few people with ill intentions, but unfortunately, their plans are all falling through now."

Hearing this, Charlot felt even more relieved.

"These new territories are quite capable."

"That is true. I've also heard through the grapevine about a new territory that's not well-known. Though it ranks lower, it actually controls several village-level territories..."

"Really?"

"The other side has aligned with an aggressive territory and quickly replaced the original Lords of these territories. They are still expanding," Harrington said bluntly. "There's more than one of these territories. Currently, Hope Village seems to be doing well among the new developments, but it might not necessarily be the strongest."

"I thought all new territories were like Hope Village; I didn't expect some to take the wrong path." Charlot was even more surprised. To his knowledge, he had encountered many new territories that seemed quite similar to Hope Village, having their own thoughts and striving to develop. Suddenly hearing about those taking shortcuts was certainly unexpected!

"Where there are people, there is good and bad," Harrington said indifferently. Then, recalling something, he added, "Moreover, things are different now. Aggressive territories can emerge unscathed on this land."

"What are these large territories thinking? Why do they allow them to grow?" Charlot blurted out, "I asked my father, and he told me not to worry about it."

"Indeed, we are not meant to interfere with the games played by those great Dukes. I only remember an elder in my family saying that although aggressive territories don't follow morals, they can protect the Human Clan Kingdom in certain circumstances. I don't understand what it means, but I can guess that perhaps something has gone wrong with the Stan Continent while we were unaware," Harrington spoke in a hushed tone.

"I just remembered something," Charlot regained his composure and said, "Previously, my family planned to grant me a territory and make me a Lord. But recently, they've told me they no longer intend to do so, advising me to make a name for myself in the Royal Capital and improve my Level. They will try to promote me."

"Not just your family, recently there have been fewer Barons among the Knights who have been deployed from their groups," noted Harrington thoughtfully.

His family was also making plans! They even shifted resources from a town-level territory. Draining these resources could likely cause that town-level territory to fail in the next Territory War! Now it seemed, it might have been intentional.

The two exchanged glances but ultimately said nothing.

Their status in their respective families was still too low.

There were many crucial decisions in the family they were not privy to.

However, through this accidental conversation, they discovered something.

Something significant had indeed happened on the Stan Continent.

"Speaking of which, this Hope Village still has potential. I don't know if the emergence of these territories is related to the issues we're experiencing on our continent. I think you could share some information with Hope Village as a favor. Even though there are stronger new territories hidden in the shadows, the development model of Hope Village reveals its distinction, and such territories that advance through official channels are truly worth associating with," Harrington directly advised Charlot, offering a friendly reminder.

"Um..." Charlot nodded, recalling that his father had given him similar advice!

Perhaps, he should make another trip to Hope Village soon.

**

Thus, as Hope Village's products flooded into countless territories, Hope Village's presence also became the focus of some hidden forces.

For, they all could see that these new territories were variables, with Hope Village being the top-ranked and most rapidly famous among them.

It was a variable among variables.