I Become a Landlady in the Game World

He was certainly a talented individual, but upon entering Hope Village, he had kept a relatively low profile.

With Vigil making such a decision, and performing his own duties so perfectly, she really didn't have much interest in focusing on him.

This time, when he made himself known, it genuinely surprised Zhou Bai.

"Do you know how to get a large number of Shells from the Undead Kingdom?" Zhou Bai asked directly.

Vigil nodded confidently, "Naturally."

"Why are you only speaking up now? What do you want?" Zhou Bai continued to inquire. She didn't believe that his abilities had suddenly just appeared.

Vigil hadn't expected Zhou Bai to be so forthright and casually said, "I just suddenly felt like earning some Contribution and taking an official position. The Commercial Management Office looks good to me."

Before, Vigil hadn't really had any aspirations in Hope Village; he simply found it a comfortable place to be, with work that allowed him to be at ease, enjoying a freedom he hadn't felt in the Undead Kingdom.

In Hope Village, he ate and drank to his heart's content, slowly recovering from the hardships he had endured over the past few years.

However, after a while, he began to find life a bit dull, and coupled with the fact that Zhou Bai, Lord of the village, had never seemed to see him in a special light, he did not believe she was unaware of his great deeds in the Undead Kingdom, which he had likely heard from Bayer and other Undead. If she wasn't going to invite him, then he would proudly stay in his present position.

But in time, seeing the endless stream of good things and innovative business measures in Hope Village, he realized one thing: there was a wealth of talented individuals in business here, and he could make a splash on his own.

After this realization, he felt he needed to make his move sooner rather than later, otherwise he risked being marginalized.

So he had prepared everything, waiting for the right moment.

Today, with the Resort making cement the focus of attention once again, he knew his time had come.

Not only could he use this opportunity to get in Zhou Bai's good graces, but he also aimed to take control of this business; he believed that he could maximize its potential.

Upon hearing his proposal, Zhou Bai felt assured and said directly, "If you have this idea, I can transfer you to the Commercial Management Office right away. Whether you take charge of this department depends on your own abilities, for in the territory, positions are held by those with the ability."

Moreover, it was about understanding how to showcase one's own abilities.

After all, there were now over ten thousand people living in Hope Village, and it was impossible for Zhou Bai, as Lord, to pan for gold in the stream, to personally select and promote talented individuals. Not only was it an issue of fairness, but she simply did not have the energy!

The selection system and Contribution system she had created were already quite fair methods of selection—if one had the ability and the will, they certainly wouldn't miss out.

Vigil looked at Zhou Bai's serious demeanor and chuckled softly, "Alright! Then you can wait a little over twenty days, and you'll get a large batch of Shells."

"Have you already started purchasing?" Zhou Bai was taken aback, then did some quick calculations, and she suddenly remembered that a few days ago was exactly one month since Vigil had been summoned; it seemed he had taken a day off to return home.

So he had started preparations so early. Impressive!

The kind of person Zhou Bai admired most was precisely one with such depth of thought.

"Yes, I acquired some when I went back to the Undead Kingdom a few days ago. I also took back quite a few things. Hope Village products are quite popular in the Undead Kingdom!" Vigil laughed. "Also, just a heads up, my Lord, the fact that Hope Village can summon Undead and hire them is now widely known in the Undead Kingdom! It's not just ordinary Undead, some Holy Level Undead Mages are also quite interested in Hope Village!"

Zhou Bai: "..."

"However, do not worry, I can also help you with that. I was wondering if you, my Lord, are interested in opening a store in the Undead Kingdom? Selling Hope Village's products over there could be exchanged for Gold Coins and various resources only available in the Undead Kingdom. While some resources can't be openly used, they are definitely useful in private. It would be good for Hope Village to prepare more trump cards, considering the current situation!" Vigil continued.

Zhou Bai: "...Whatever resources you need, just make a list for Bayer, and he will arrange it for you. You have full control over this matter."

Hearing Zhou Bai's words, Vigil's eyes twinkled with cunning, and he smirked, "My Lord, aren't you afraid I'll just take the good and run?"

"Do you have any other ways to enter and exit the Undead Kingdom? If you can't access the Undead Kingdom, you would lose the advantages we've established in our territory. I could still follow your approach and use other Undead to conduct business in the Undead Kingdom, right? Besides, even if we don't do this deal, Hope Village won't lose much," Zhou Bai retorted.

Currently, the relationship depended on Vigil needing Hope Village.

It was because of such dependency that Hope Village dared to trust Vigil and many other Undead.

If worst came to worst, they could find a replacement.

Hope Village had backup options; they did not.

Moreover, there's an old proverb that is quite applicable in the environment of the Stan Continent: use those without doubt, do not use those you doubt.

After hearing Zhou Bai's comments, Vigil laughed again, this time with more sincerity.

"Leave it to me, my Lord, I won't let you down."

Hearing this, Zhou Bai breathed a long sigh of relief in her heart.

It seemed she had "recruited" another strong general.