System: Build My Own Territory

Chapter 909: Chapter 277: Wildfire (10,000 Words) (Part 6)

Find ways to acquire or breed and train more mounts.

In terms of handicrafts, wait for the Blacksmith Workshop to finish the production of chest armor and armor plates needed for a thousand sets of composite armor.

He needs to immediately begin improving the ironmaking blast furnace at the Blacksmith Workshop.

Because to achieve higher quality steel, improvements are imperative.

The production of low-carbon steel is the key for his territory to reach a higher technological level!

While Lynn was pondering in his mind.

A sound of footsteps echoed from afar.

A few seconds later, a woman’s respectful voice reached his ears.

"Apologies, Master Lynn, for disturbing you so late."

Coming back to his senses, Lynn looked up.

It was Erin wearing a scholar’s robe.

Lynn paused and asked.

"Scholar Ailin, is there something you need?"

Hearing Lynn’s inquiry, Erin moved her arm and handed over a rolled-up piece of paper.

Erin explained, "Master Lynn, the construction design for the Territory Court, after discussions between me and Scholar Clive, has been completed."

"I would now like to submit it to you for your review."

"If there are no issues, Clive can begin leading the workers to start construction."

Without needing a prompt from Lynn, Red knowingly stepped forward.

Approaching Erin, he took the paper from her hands and handed it to Lynn.

Lynn reached out, gently opened the paper.

Clive’s drawing of the territory law building was not complicated.

It was simply a two-story flat-roof building.

Lynn’s eyes moved and glanced at the annotations beside the drawing.

The ground area of the Territory Court’s first floor is approximately two hundred square meters, not considered large.

According to the drawn courtroom interior scene, it should accommodate one hundred and fifty people for court trials.

Such scale is entirely sufficient.

Perhaps because it’s planned to use Red Brick for wall construction, the building’s exterior is coated with a faint, unknown red dye.

However.

Above the entrance’s double doors, there is a painted emblem design.

Antler like deer, head like camel, eyes like rabbit, neck like snake...

It was exactly the territory emblem ’Dragon’ that he had informed Clive earlier!

Unlike the ’Dragon’ emblem design arranged by Clive in the town building carvings.

The ’Dragon’ on the Territory Court’s door stands coiled.

Its eyes directly gaze at the front of the Territory Court.

As if inspecting every passerby and person entering the Territory Court.

Even from afar, a glance can make one feel immense intimidation and pressure.

After reviewing the construction design, Lynn examined some interior height data.

He spoke to Erin: "The drawing has no issues."

"Inform Scholar Clive to start construction tomorrow."

Lynn moved his hand, handing the paper to Red.

Red took it and walked toward Erin to return the paper.

Erin, collecting the paper, bowed slightly and replied: "Okay, Master Lynn."

Seeing Erin showing no signs of preparing to leave, Lynn continued to ask: "Is there anything else?"

Erin lowered her head slightly and began to explain.

"Master Lynn, as mentioned earlier, besides the construction of the Territory Court, some positions in the court require certain educated individuals..."

"They are currently in different roles, and I need your permission to have their foremen release them to the court."

Lynn nodded, "Yes, find your people and inform their managers that they have my permission."

Upon hearing Lynn’s affirmative response, Erin’s face slightly relaxed.

She gratefully said: "Thank you, Master Lynn."

Lynn acknowledged and, after confirming there were no other issues with Erin, let her leave the castle.

Looking at the now quiet reception hall again.

Lynn’s gaze turned toward the young maid Janet spaced a short distance away.

Janet naturally sensed Lynn’s gaze and promptly reminded him.

"Master Lynn... The hot water is ready, you can prepare for bathing."

Lynn responded, "I will go now."

Rising from the lord’s throne, he stepped toward the nearby private room.

As he passed by Janet.

Lynn candidly said, "After ten minutes, come in and help me with a massage."

"After days of labor, my body feels somewhat fatigued."

Janet’s originally relaxed mind instantly became tense.

She bit her moist, crimson lips and responded helplessly.

"Yes, Master Lynn."

Standing by the private room, Janet confirmed the time was right and knocked on the door.

After receiving Lynn’s instruction, she gently pushed open the private room’s door and stepped inside.

With the private room door closed.

The entire reception hall fell into complete silence.

Aside from the high-foot oil lamps burning at the wall edges, emitting light, there were no visible human figures.

...

On the other side at this time.

Under the nighttime sky.

The air was filled with a strong and unusual tar smell, and a pungent burnt smell of roasted meat.

Black-gray smoke wafted upwards from the clouds ladders and burning siege engines.

But due to the lack of more burning materials.

Over time, the wisps of smoke became lighter and thinner.

On the city wall, visibly scorched from burning fat, a few figures walked.

Looking below the city wall, at the bodies almost charred to black coal, Godfrey’s face was full of seriousness.

Only Lawrence Ducas, dressed in silver-white armor, scanned the area with his gaze.

He spoke blandly: "War inevitably leads to death!"

"They, as soldiers of the Ducas Clan Sword and Shield Corps, fought for the Ducas Clan!"

"Even dying in battle is their honor!"

Upon hearing, Godfrey’s already uneasy heart grew colder.

He stared directly at Lawrence’s back and spoke: "But..."

"There was clearly a better way to attack and seize Spirit Reef Port, reducing their death count."

Lawrence stopped his steps upon hearing this, turned to confront Godfrey.

He questioned, "A better way?"

"Knight Commander... No, Godfrey Commander, please tell me, what is the best way to attack?"

"You should know, with the absence of large siege engines, the most effective way to attack is — a night raid!"

"Using the cover of night to lower the enemy’s guard, thereby increasing the chance of a successful raid."

"This is what you taught me!"

"But, no one expected a Spirit Reef Port to have wildfire!