I Become a Landlady in the Game World

Bengala Town.

"Barnes Village's ranking has disappeared," Simmons reported to Earl Orkot after confirming the situation.

As Earl Orkot listened, his expression revealed a bit of surprise, "That shouldn't be! Barnes Village is one of the top ones in this area, and given Viscount Robin's character, he wouldn't leave himself without some contingencies. As the one being challenged, even if he couldn't crush the attackers, they definitely wouldn't be able to break through their walls easily."

"I've heard a piece of news," Simmons said, his expression somewhat unusual. "Lord has recently been busy arranging trips to the Dragon Clan territory by the sea and has been paying less attention to Hope Village. But even though Lord isn't concerned, as the mayor, I must be. I've already felt the threat that Hope Village poses to our Bengala Town, especially since it has grown stronger."

"Speak," Earl Orkot, observing Simmons's hesitant demeanor, furrowed his brow slightly and commanded directly. His tone unconsciously carried a hint of orders, for he sensed that the matter might not be pleasing.

"Before the Territory War for Barnes's territory, Hope Village suddenly recruited over five thousand people from Barnes Village, more than three thousand of whom are Professionals. This might be the very reason Barnes Village failed in the Territory War. Moreover, the attackers include Ningshan Village, which has good relations with Hope Village, and possibly even Glasgow Village," Simmons relayed all the information he knew. These pieces of information were verified by merchant teams and mercenary teams returning from Hope Village, and matched the changes in the territory rankings exactly.

"Why did you only find out today?" Earl Orkot, who highly trusted Simmons, didn't question the veracity of his confirmed news. He only felt that the news had come a bit too late.

"There are more and more merchants in Hope Village now, and many merchant teams and mercenary teams spend several days journeying to Hope Village. Naturally, news is delayed a little," Simmons explained. "The incidents concerning Barnes Village and Hope Village only happened a few days ago. Our news is actually early."

"Well, I can't blame you, Hope Village's new territories indeed have their unique aspects," Earl Orkot stated candidly. He had spent many days in Hope Village himself, met many territory lords from other territories, and understood the situations of some new territories. He couldn't help but say that these new territories have a vitality and enthusiasm his territory lacks, which has significantly accelerated their development.

Thinking this, Earl Orkot asked another question, "Any news of Viscount Robin from Barnes Village?"

After all, they are all territory lords, and there's a sense of kinship.

Even though he felt that his territory was one of the most formidable in the town, every Territory War still made him nervous, and he could only feel somewhat relieved after they were over.

Plus, knowing these rumors, he was genuinely a bit worried about the future path for his territory.

Ultimately, it was still not strong enough.

"Not at the moment," Simmons shook his head.

"Keep an eye on it," Earl Orkot ordered directly.

"Okay," Simmons agreed promptly and then, as if he had thought of something, added, "Hope Village's ranking has advanced significantly. Currently, its strength is among the top of the Level 3 villages; it might soon become a town. After becoming a town, it will surely have a significant influence on our territories."

Barnes Village was a clear precedent!

Residents from Bengala Town are already flocking towards Hope Village. If Hope Village indeed becomes Hope Town, the number of people leaving is likely to increase.

In the long run, it will surely seize resources that originally belonged to Bengala Town and may also snatch the discourse authority of this area.

There can only be one major city in a region, which is an acknowledged reality.

Listening to Simmons's words, Earl Orkot's expression paused momentarily, then he said, "Let's wait until they upgrade to a town before we proceed."

He still felt that the aggressive territories would not let go of such a juicy piece of Hope Village.