High Priestess: “Haha, The Tower, your Abandoned Land is truly a land of remarkable talents. To think a single small region has three titled individuals.”
High Priestess: “I wonder if that last S-grade one has a title too. If so, that would make four.”
The Tower: “Mm, it is indeed a land of remarkable talents.”
Lan Qingyou’s reply was light and detached, which made the High Priestess sense something was off.
High Priestess: “Why do I feel an unspeakable undertone in The Tower’s tone?”
The Emperor: “That’s because our Abandoned Land is indeed a place where ‘remarkable talents’ gather.”
High Priestess: “Hmm?”
The Emperor: “Over ninety percent of the hundreds of thousands of people in the Abandoned Land are prisoners from Blue Star. Thieves, murderers, arsonists, robbers, scammers—basically, any kind of criminal you can think of can be found in the Abandoned Land.”
The Emperor: “There’s even a slave owner, a breed that should have been extinct.”
High Priestess: “Oh my God, then that place really is a land of the forsaken.”
The Fool: “Not only that, the terrain is very isolated. You’ll see what I mean if you look at the world map I uploaded.”
Empress: “Hey, so there are actually places with such specific demographics?”
The Moon: “There are. We even suspect there might be quite a few regions like the Abandoned Land. After all, not counting the ones outside, there are over ten million prisoners in the Federation prisons alone.”
Magician: “When you put it that way, the theory seems very likely. Placing a group of vicious thugs together might actually be the best choice.”
High Priestess: “But that would be hard on the remaining people who aren't criminals, wouldn't it?”
The Emperor: “That’s why we need to stick together, just like how I’ve teamed up with the boss and Shang Chuan.”
The Moon: “By the way, @The Tower, I saw Chariot talking about machinery when I joined. How about you give those machines to me? I’ll have my subordinates handle the packaging and sorting for you to reduce your workload. Of course, I will pay the corresponding compensation.”
The Moon: “Besides, it counts as finding some work for my employees. After all, not everyone can keep up with the pace of the times like you all.”
The Moon: “In a sense, this can be considered a part of business.”
Chariot: “There was indeed such a discussion. I think The Moon’s suggestion is good. After all, his purpose in this group is to provide convenience for us.”
At this point, Shang Chuan shifted the conversation.
He explained to Lan Qingyou what had happened when he first joined the group.
Chariot also stepped up to clarify the situation after seeing Shang Chuan’s words.
Seeing this, Lan Qingyou quickly scrolled up on the card and saw the situation from when Shang Chuan joined.
It turned out that after Chariot, Olf, had finished consulting with Lan Qingyou, he had been struggling for ideas. After thinking for a while, he had opened a discussion in the group.
That was exactly when Shang Chuan was pulled into the group.
It had happened about half an hour ago.
The Tower: “I see. As long as you can guarantee priority supply to me, it’s fine.”
Thus, Lan Qingyou readily accepted Shang Chuan’s proposal.
After all, she really didn't have that much time to deal with the manual packaging of medicine bottles.
Having this guy take her machines was, in a way, relieving her of a burden.
The Tower: “However, this means Chariot still owes me that machine design he promised.”
Lan Qingyou added a reminder.
Chariot: “Haha, of course. Since I agreed to The Moon’s proposal, I’m well aware of that. It’ll take some time for the talent ascension potion anyway. Just let me know whenever you want a new machine designed.”
The Emperor: “In that case, why don't you just buy my ceramic tableware production machine too? Besides me, I’m sure plenty of other chefs will need tableware.”
Seeing everyone discussing so heatedly, Gu Xiaobei jumped in as well.
No, it wasn't just jumping in.
For her, just like for Lan Qingyou, this was a very troublesome matter to handle personally.
The Moon: “Certainly. I’m interested in setting up factories for logistics support for all of you anyway.”
Although Shang Chuan said it that way, he was clearly doing it to make money.
Wasn't that the very purpose of a merchant’s existence?
Moreover, with the identity of 'logistics support,' his presence in the Villa wouldn't feel awkward.
It could be said that he was securing his own interests while building good relationships with everyone in the Villa.
One had to admit that merchants who loved making money had fast-moving minds.
In just one evening, he had accurately found his niche in the Villa.
The Moon: “Oh, right. I’m supposed to give a return gift for joining the group, right? I almost forgot while we were discussing this.”
【Ding! The Moon has sent a Red Packet 10/10】
As he spoke, Shang Chuan sent out ten red packets.
Since everyone got a share, Lan Qingyou didn't hesitate to take hers. After all, her contribution was part of why the newcomer gift pack existed.
Then, her face darkened.
Because inside Shang Chuan’s red packet was a stone kerosene lamp and a five-liter small wooden barrel of kerosene.
Well, as a form of promotion, it was certainly effective.
After all, the Kalim continent was currently being ravaged by the cold wave.
That profiteer really knew how to pick his items.
Forget it, she would just leave it on the first floor for heating.
High Priestess: “Wow! A kerosene stove!”
Empress: “You even have kerosene? Where did you get that?”
The Moon: “You’ll have to ask The Tower about that.”
Magician: “Hmm?”
The Emperor: “The Tower made it. Don’t forget what she studies.”
Empress: “Oh, right. I guess using alchemy to make kerosene is possible.”
Justice: “@The Tower, I’d like to order 100 cubic meters of kerosene.”
“Pfft!”
Lan Qingyou, who was initially watching everyone be amazed by her kerosene, nearly fainted at Justice’s words.
One hundred cubic meters?
What kind of concept was that?
1 cubic meter equals 1,000 liters. 100 cubic meters was 100,000 liters.
Are you trying to kill me?
Although the conversion wasn't difficult, it wasn't meant to be used like this, was it?
Empress: “I’ll take one cubic meter too.”
High Priestess: “Me too! Me too!”
Chariot: “Kerosene, huh? It’s fine for heating, but it’s a bit underwhelming as an energy source. By the way, The Tower, does it contain mana?”
Wheel of Fortune: “I just checked; it does. Or rather, there probably isn't anything in this world that doesn't contain mana.”
Chariot: “Haha, just asking.”
Hierophant: “This is great. Now this old man can stay warm while fishing on the boat.”
Seeing everyone start to pile on, Lan Qingyou’s face turned grim.
The Tower: “I don’t have that much. I don’t have that much.”
Was this a joke? If everyone started asking for thousands of liters at a time, would she even have time to study?
However...
The Tower: “@High Priestess, I’ll trade a thousand liters with you for mana crystals.”
High Priestess: “No problem! I’ll get on it right away! But when is dinner? I’m hungry @The Emperor.”
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