LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 23 - 23: Between the Bonfires_1
Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Between the Bonfires_1
Translator: 549690339
At the same time, before Leo Ray could speak, the prompt sounded.
[Congratulations, your subordinate Tier 1 Two-star Hunter Ronan Quilliam, has developed an extreme admiration for you, loyalty increased by 25 points, currently at 75 points.]
[Congratulations, your subordinate Tier 1 Two-star Farmer Logan Hansen, has developed an extreme admiration for you, loyalty increased by 25 points, currently at 75 points.]
[Congratulations, your subordinate…]
“Alright, everyone, stand up.”
Seeing the loyalty of all the newcomers increased by 25 points at the beginning, Leo Ray nodded with satisfaction.
“As you can see, our territory has indeed developed well, at least we have no worries about food and clothing, and don’t have to worry about our livelihood.”
Leo Ray walked into the middle of the crowd and said loudly: “However, this is inseparable from the efforts of every old resident behind me. Without their hard work, there would be no territory today.
They are your seniors and your role models.”
At this point, Leo Ray looked back at Taylor, Gavin Sullivan, and others, then continued, “Remember, this territory never belonged to me alone, but to everyone here.
Only when the territory becomes stronger can we live better lives.
I believe that with your joining, we will take a big step closer to this goal!
In short, whether you are a newcomer or an old resident, once you come here, you are an indispensable part of this territory.
The future of the territory will change because of your arrival!
Finally, as the Lord, on behalf of all the old residents in the territory, I welcome you to join this new family!”
“Willing to serve the Lord until death!”
After listening to Leo Ray’s brief words, all the newcomers’ faces were full of enthusiasm. They couldn’t wait to throw themselves into work.
And those old residents who were praised were all very excited, instantly forgetting their fatigue from the day.
On the other side, the whole scene suddenly became lively.
Leo Ray couldn’t help but feel a little amused.
Well, he didn’t expect all the toxic chicken soup and corporate culture he used to hear from bosses in his previous life would come in handy here.
Next, dividing every 10 newcomers into a group, they were assigned to Gavin Sullivan’s four team leader squads and were given the previously reserved refined tools.
Seeing the sun about to set, Leo Ray pondered for a moment and declared that the work for the day was over.
Old residents would take new residents to familiarize themselves with the territory and accommodation environment, and then hold a bonfire party in the evening.
Just like yesterday, whether it’s roasted meat or stewed meat, cook whatever you want. As long as it’s available in the territory, the ingredients are on the house. Let go of your stomach, and enjoy your first team building.
In this way, the relationship between newcomers and old residents can be enhanced, while also showcasing the strength of the territory to the newcomers and striving to further increase their loyalty.
As expected, after hearing Leo Ray’s words, the nearly one hundred subordinates around him shouted cheers of “Long live the Lord” once again.
Especially the newcomers, who were looking confused and at a loss throughout the process.
“???”
Just arrived at the territory, haven’t put in any effort yet, and they’re preparing for a big meal already? Happiness came so suddenly!
Could it be… this is the legendary Barrier Area Peach Garden?
The radiant Lord in front of them was perhaps the Peach Fairy?!
No, the Lord is male. He should be the Peach Child, no, the Immortal…
Soon, with Leo Ray’s command, everyone immediately started working enthusiastically.
Just like that, the night fell quietly, and the bonfire had already risen.
The ever-swaying flames rose and dispelled the chill of the night, making people feel warm.
Before long, the aroma of roasted meat and grilled mushrooms filled the lively camp, causing people to salivate and crave for a feast.Right next to the bonfire in the center, Leo Ray sat cross-legged, focusing intently on grilling the chunk of meat in his hand. The fire was quite strong, and as he lowered his head to take a sip of water, the skewer of meat was charred black in the blink of an eye.
This accidental scene caused the sisters Serena and Stella Clark, who were sitting to his left, to secretly cover their mouths and giggle quietly.
As for the sisters, they were stringing mushrooms and wild vegetables together. Compared to meat, they obviously preferred vegetables more.
To Leo Ray’s right sat the tall and sturdy Taylor, who grabbed a tender piece of steak and grilled it over the fire for just a few seconds.
Under the blazing heat, the surface of the meat had just turned slightly brown when Taylor immediately shoved it into his mouth and began to chew it heartily.
Upon seeing Taylor’s fierce eating style up close, Leo Ray suddenly had a thought: if this guy were a food streamer, he would undoubtedly become an instant sensation on the internet.
With this in mind, Leo Ray, eager to experiment, was initially planning to challenge this wild eating method himself.
However, he changed his mind, reasoning that Taylor was a Tier 5 powerhouse, a human Godzilla with a stomach probably full of muscles, so he wouldn’t have any problems.
As for himself, being a still very weak Tier 1 four-star, it would be safer to eat meat that is fully cooked, especially since it came from a demon beast.
During this time, through casual conversations with Taylor, Serena and Stella, and other subordinates, Leo Ray learned the following information.
It turned out that this alternate world was incredibly vast, made up of countless continental plates pieced together.
Above each continental plate were many clans, and countless hidden ancient relics, lost treasures, and divine weapons were concealed in various unknown corners.
Various forces, big and small, were inextricably linked, and the constant wars and conflicts made the lives of the common people miserable.
However, since the continents were so far away from one another, separated by vast oceans, there was virtually no contact between them.
Even so, astonishingly, regardless of the currency system, power hierarchy, local customs, social structures, or even folklore stories, all the continents were amazingly similar, as if carved from the same mold.
People like Taylor, Serena and Stella, Gavin Sullivan, and other newly summoned forces, all come from different regions on different continents.
As a result, just like Leo Ray himself, they know just as little about the current continent they are on.
“I see…”
After listening to everyone’s stories, Leo Ray appeared thoughtful.
In this case, things certainly make sense.
At first, he wondered where the enormous population of a billion people had gone.
Now it seems that not all the Lords who had crossed over were crowded on the same continent.
Rather, they were scattered across countless regions on numerous continents in this alternate world.
Thus, it was evident that this place was far more extensive and complex than he had imagined.
And for now, he had merely set foot in a small part of this vast, mysterious world.
“I wonder how many Lords have arrived on this continent I’m on? Tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or perhaps more?”
At this thought, Leo Ray’s face couldn’t help but show anticipation.
However, the expression was fleeting.
In the end, what he was most concerned about was still the nature of this collective transmigration.
Without a doubt, there must be an unimaginably huge secret hidden behind it.
“Forget it, it’s too early to think about these things now.
For now, I should think about the mysterious barrier area next to my pillow and come up with a plan to ensure the safety of the territory after the protective shield expires tomorrow…”
Right as Leo Ray thought about this, Taylor, who was eating meat with gusto, suddenly stopped, his sharp gaze directed towards the entrance of the camp, evidently sensing something unusual.
Following that, the highly perceptive sisters Serena and Stella also performed the same actions.
Suddenly, all three of them looked at Leo Ray with solemn expressions.
At this moment, the atmosphere abruptly grew tense.