CHAPTER 219: CHAPTER 214: CONSTRUCTION FRENZY, MARIE ARRIVES (DOUBLE-LENGTH CHAPTER)

There is also a piece of information, which is that as long as you obtain certification from Bang City, you can become a legal neutral force. If you want to avoid trouble, you still need to go to Boss Bang.

Zong Shen pondered for a moment before calmly nodding his head.

"Indeed, but soon this place will develop towards becoming a village or town. Currently, the territory can only be considered an armed settlement."

"There aren’t many permanent farmers and labor population, but the quantity of warriors is relatively high."

He spoke frankly. As a once-declined noble, Master Mars is now a major ranch owner and businessman, possessing a certain level of vision and connections.

Zong Shen’s intention was to leverage the influence of the Indigenous People to rapidly develop the territory.

Upon hearing this, Master Mars nodded, gazed directly at Zong Shen, and handed him a star-shaped magic token.

Lord, "A week from now, I will send someone to build a large pasture in your territory, and during this time, I will also introduce some traveling merchants."

"I believe your territory will surely thrive, so I entrust Marie to your care."

"Additionally, I have a personal request. If you ever go to Boss Bang, please visit Evans’ estate. That estate originally belonged to my forebears but was occupied by Evans’ family."

"In the estate’s wine cellar, behind the wine cabinet against the wall in the last row, there’s a hidden door with a rune. You can open it with this magic token. Inside, there’s a portion of wealth and an Avalon Knight Trial Badge left by my forebears."

"Since you possess space magic items, if you can retrieve it, I’m willing to share half of this wealth with you."

Before Zong Shen, a task prompt unexpectedly appeared.

[Sitanos Village Villager: Mars, invites you to a task]

[Accept][Reject]

Upon hearing about the task, Zong Shen decisively chose to accept.

[Task: Retrieve the inheritance]

[Requirement: Enter the estate’s wine cellar’s magic secret room and retrieve the wealth left by Master Mars’ forebears]

[Reward: [Avalon Knight Trial Badge ×1], half of this wealth]

The reward was quite good, and with the system’s assurance as a task guarantee, Zong Shen could confidently proceed.

His expression turned serious as he took the star-shaped magic token and nodded firmly.

"Rest assured, I will ensure that Marie becomes a strong and independent woman."

"When I get to Boss Bang, I’ll find an opportunity to visit Evans’ estate and assess the situation."

Having obtained Zong Shen’s promise, Mars slightly relaxed, reluctantly hugged Marie once more, and then hurriedly bid farewell.

Zong Shen, with Marie, personally saw Mars off into the carriage and watched as it drove away. Marie said nothing but her eyes were a bit moist, and her mood slightly downcast.

A young girl’s heroic dream is always so impetuous and brave. She joined Zong Shen’s territory all by herself, becoming the territory’s youngest and most naive hero.

Seeing her looking dejected, Zong Shen reached behind his back with one hand and took out something.

With the other hand, he gently poked her arm.

"Don’t be sad, I have a little gift for you."

Hearing Zong Shen’s words, Marie lifted her head, showing a hint of anticipation, a bit embarrassed, and said.

"Big brother... no... does Lord still have a gift for me?"

"But Marie hasn’t done anything yet..."

Hearing her words, Zong Shen grinned, extending his other hand in front of Marie.

He opened his palm, revealing a necklace with a green leaf pendant in his palm.

It was precisely the [Necklace of Natural Affinity], a necklace with a fresh and clean appearance.

Marie gazed at the necklace, a bit mesmerized. It was an excellent level piece of equipment, incomparable to ordinary jewelry, and the difference was visible even to the naked eye.

"Come on, take it."

"Do you want me to help you put it on myself?"

Zong Shen chuckled, urging her again, and Marie’s face flushed as she quickly took it.

Clenching the necklace tightly in her hand, she bowed to Zong Shen.

"Thank you..."

"Marie will never disappoint you!"

Zong Shen nodded with some satisfaction, leading Marie back into the territory.