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[Congratulations, your decision will increase your influence in Greylion City. You get an additional 12,000 GP. You have a total of 17,320 GP]
Adam was dumbfounded by the information that he had just gotten. He had never thought Alba's request would give him such a huge amount of GP, far more than he had ever gotten in previous rewards. He even wondered if his decision would bring him trouble in the future.
But in seconds, he threw away his fear and focused on the unexpected harvest that he had gotten. He even day-dreamed about what he would buy with so many points in his hands after this.
'That was a timely rain. I thought we would have had to wait longer to put everything in place. I suggest you invest them into the blueprints of some technology for your residents, and don't forget that you promised Roman you would fulfill his wish,' Eve said to his mind.
'Ughh~… Why can't you let me dream for a little while,' Adam complained.
'I seem to remember someone sleeping for almost two days. He should have dreamt enough. I wonder who that person was?' Eve retorted.
'Yeah, I wonder...' Adam said.
After that, Adam parted with everyone, except Victor and Mario, who followed him to the hotel.
***
Adam arrived in his room at 9 p.m. He felt tired, but because he couldn't sleep like normal people, it was worse.
*Tok Tok Tok*
He heard knocks on his door.
"Who?" Adam shouted.
"It's me, young master," He heard Walker's voice.
"Come in," Adam said while getting up from his bed.
He then saw Walker coming with mutton stew in the bowl and some slices of bread. Its aroma made his hungry belly rumbling.
"Young Master, I got it this evening. When Roman and I went home, we found this food and it was very delicious. Roman and I both ate two bowls. If I hadn't already been full, I would've eaten more. I guarantee you will enjoy it," Walker said in a good mood.
'So, you really have been conquered by street food, huh.' Adam said in his heart and smiled at him.
"So, how's the registration stuff? Looking at your mood, it should have went well," Adam said.
After putting the meals on the table, Walker said, "Of course young master. Actually, it couldn't be smoother, as Sir Ares really helped us with all the procedures.
The reason it would take more time was that they suggested we wait for the letter from Greylion City. And it's true, in the afternoon, it really came.
The letter is about the kingdom's acknowledgment of your contribution. And then they directly preceded the procedure for us. It took some time, and we finished before evening. It just needs the family stamps of Silverpool and ours and then to be sent to Capital for the King's recognition," Walker said.
"Is that so?" Adam listened to his explanation while having his late dinner.
"It's impossible to bring the stamp here without my father's presence. Please send a letter to the fief. No, I will write it myself. After Uncle Victor and Mario have had their dinner. Please tell everyone to come here so we can talk about our future course of action," Adam continued.
***
After Walker left, Eve appeared, "Let's go shopping now. We need to move fast this time, since school will be starting soon."
"Even so, we need to wait for two weeks before we can develop our land," Adam continued to shovel the food into his mouth.
"We don't have much time you know. Two weeks will come in a blink of eyes. So we need to move fast," Eve said
"Okay, what is your suggestion?" Adam asked.
"We need a blueprint for the apartment and some others that are related to it. And we need a large detection formation blueprint. I doubt AAM will be silent just because their lackeys were hung. Our mutual hatred has grown to this point. They also dared to attack a noble in the suburbs of a big city like Silverpool. We need to prepare our security as early as possible, either in our new resident or in the fief," Eve said with a serious tone.
"I understand, but why didn't you say anything about the blueprint of an apartment a few days ago? It would be simpler if you had," Adam said in a blaming tone.
"Because we were too poor a few days ago. It's meaningless to say things that you can not buy. Actually, if you have enough GP, you can build a much more advanced civilization in a few years. So, earn more GP, and everything will be easier, either manpower or technology could be bought in an instant," Eve said.
Adam, interested in what Eve had said, then asked, " How much GP do I need to build a city like Silverpool?"
Eve was quiet for a moment, she then answered, "First you need to reach level 6 mage at the very least, and then have 1 million GP."
Adam, who was optimistic at first, became depressed, "I should have never asked, I lost my appetite because of it."
Eve sneered when she heard that.
***
As everyone came into his room, Adam summoned Zeen and Gideon. As for Roman, he wasn't unsummoned in the first place, so he came with other Adam's aides. As for Traze, Adam would unsummon him from his would-be residence. But before that, Adam ordered him to tell Mike first about his departure. After that, he would be summoned to Adam's room.
Before the meeting, Adam had shopped in Glory shop. He spent 7430 GP on all the blueprints. It almost broke his heart.
He had 9890 GP left, and Adam had a hunch, Eve would demand more for various things.
After Traze was summoned, Adam started the meeting. First, he told everyone to be more alert because, as AAM's attempt to attack Adam showed, it wasn't impossible that they would try again. Everyone nodded at that.
Adam then explained his vision for the future of his residence. There was a change in the plans. Other than making it a center of occupancy in the suburb by building some apartments, it would also became the center of Elbaz family business, and as the home ground of Hellcat team, he wanted to develop the fishery further.
He saw how the equipment in the area was too out of date. He wanted to modernize them with better technology and bigger ships. It would need time and budget, but Adam saw this as an opportunity, as either sea products or river products were popular inland.
Everyone that was listening agreed to his plans. Adam then divided some work between them.
For Gideon, Adam gave all the blueprints about the apartment and ordered him to study them and find some manpower that he needed. Adam ordered Mike to help him.
Then, when Adam said his plan to ask his father to come to Silverpool for the procedure of making a residence, Victor strongly opposed it.
"Don't, Young Master! We know the condition is not very good right now. It may bring disaster for Master. Many strong robbers have made their appearance. How about I go there myself to bring him the document? It will be better if I go there alone. No one will notice that," Victor said.
Adam frowned, he honestly didn't even think of the robbers. Then he thought about his conflict with AAM. He felt guilty for not considering it. Adam then nodded.
"You are right, uncle. I wasn't thinking as clearly as you were. Please come tomorrow morning. You need to rest for a while," Adam said.
"Yes, young master," Victor said while saluting.
"Anything else?" Adam asked.
No one answered, Adam then ordered Victor, Walker, and Mario to rest. As for his summoned beings, except for Zeen who was unsummoned, the others still had stuff to do. Like Traze, who wanted to come back to the residence because he was afraid something would happen there without his knowledge. Adam also ordered him to tell Mike tonight's meeting results.
As for Gideon, he studied the blueprints diligently in a corner of the room. It was a big room, so Adam didn't mind.
Right then, Roman was the only one standing in front of him.
Adam asked, "You have done a good job. Honestly, I still can't believe you could get the rights at such a cheap price. Tell me, what is your wish?"
Roman was quiet for a moment, he then kneeled in front of Adam.
Adam was shocked, but before he could order him to stand, Roman said, "Master, I know I should be grateful for the opportunity you have given to me to serve you. Although without a present, I should do my best to assist you, but I really have a regret in my past life. If possible I beg you to summon someone related to me."
"Stand up! I won't listen if you continue to kneel," Adam said.
Roman then stood up.
"So who was she?" Adam said.
When Adam mentioned 'her', Roman's expression changed. With an embarrassed expression, he said, "She was my wife. An angel."
***