I Become a Landlady in the Game World

Only when benefits outweigh the risks do they have a need to act.

Many lords found this quite reasonable and expressed their intention to wait and see.

Finally, the focus returned to the resort.

"When will it be completed?"

"If this place opens, then spending a night in Hope Village would be a good choice?"

"Yes! Staying in a higher building and overlooking the entire territory is absolutely a visual treat."

"It should be soon! What's left seems to be the interior decoration?"

"I heard them say that decoration is the most crucial part."

"How exciting!"

...

Just as these lords were sighing and looking forward, Earl Orkot and Baron Charlot also arrived.

The two had coincidentally met on the road, and even Baron Charlot hadn't expected that Earl Orkot would be a permanent resident in Hope Village.

It was only upon arriving there that he realized he had underestimated Hope Village.

A small Level 3 territory yet it managed to attract so many lords.

Seeing Earl Orkot, the group of lords promptly paid their respects.

They were accustomed to Earl Orkot's presence.

He strode through Hope Village without regard for his identity, and they had to salute him each time they saw him, sometimes several times a day; how could they not get used to it!

As for Baron Charlot, he was an incidental addition.

His peerage was lower than theirs, but as a Capital City Envoy, his status was somewhat exceptional.

"No need for formalities," Earl Orkot said with a smile, then his gaze fell on the resort.

Finally, the wait was almost over!

Definitely worth it!

Baron Charlot also scrutinized the resort.

So this was the resort!

Unfortunately, he had to leave today. He wouldn't make it this time, but next time he must stay.

"What were you just talking about?" Earl Orkot asked. He had listened from a distance when he approached but hadn't heard clearly.

The lords present exchanged glances.

Finally, one lord stepped forward and briefly talked about the shells and cement.

Earl Orkot listened, his eyes flickering with thought, then he simply thanked the lord and said no more.

Seeing this, the lords promptly took the opportunity to leave.

The excitement was over anyway.

After they left, Baron Charlot addressed the thoughtful Earl Orkot, "What, are you interested in this cement?"

"A bit," Earl Orkot honestly replied. "Cement that can fortify city walls without a Magic Array is indeed a good thing."

Hope Village's gems were truly abundant and increasingly tempting.

Baron Charlot, noting the hint of greed in Earl Orkot's eyes, raised an eyebrow, "Perhaps the Earl could have a team stroll along the coast. Such tasks might be hard for these small territories, but likely not for you. Isn't your brother's territory near the coast?"

Earl Orkot listened, then glanced at Baron Charlot, "Baron knows quite a bit about my family."

"Just happened to knight someone there recently," Baron Charlot said with a smile.

"So, Baron Charlot is interested in fishing for shells?"

"Yes, I believe you can also see the value of this cement. I'm certainly interested in valuable things."

"So you plan to join me?"

"Yes, I can send two Saint-level professionals," Baron Charlot earnestly said.

Information gathered from Hope Village had given him a sense of urgency; during these days in Hope Village, he had asked many about these new territories and discreetly gleaned much about their world, matching what Zhou Bai had said, leading him to believe Zhou Bai was telling the truth.

Thus, he naturally wanted to prepare early.

Cement, a material that could enhance defensive power, would be critically important strategic materials if disaster truly struck.

Hope Village surely understood this, so gaining it without cost from Hope Village was impossible; they would have to figure out a trade.

Of course, besides trading, they could also try to research it on their own.

Saint-level professionals, and not just one but two!

Earl Orkot was a bit surprised.

Seeing Baron Charlot's earnestness, a thought flickered in his mind.

Baron Charlot was taking this matter so seriously; could this cement be more important than he imagined?