As Arthur saw the Village Hall's transformation into a Town Hall, he stood in the newly upgraded building, marveling at the progress he had made for his territory.
~Ding
[Congratulations! Your Territory has been upgraded to a Town-Level Civilization!]
[Reward: Basic Defense Building Blueprints]
Soon, after the building was completed, a system notification popped up, giving an announcement in the Earth World Chat.
[Congratulations to Arthur, for becoming the first Lord on earth to elevate his territory to a Town-Level Civilization.]
[Reward: Creation Building Blueprint]
The messages in the Earth World Chat continued to pour in from people all over the earth, filling the forum with a buzz of excitement.
["Did you guys see that? that Arthur just got his name up again in the forums! That's so cool!"]
["I know, right? He's got to be some kind of big shot."]
["This guy is mad! I'm also a Lord, and I know that in order to upgrade a territory to the Town-level, the population must pass the 900 mark!"]
["What?! How? My Village's population barely reached 30 people for the last 5 days."]
["I've never seen progress like this. Who is this Arthur guy, and where did he come from?"]
["We are from the Earth Federation, Honorable Arthur, please contact us immediately,"]
Arthur couldn't deny that the attention was both flattering and intimidating.
However, he decided to leave them be as he had no interest in wasting time communicating with them. Instead, he focused on the reward after upgrading his territory.
[Basic Defense Building Blueprints:]
[Archery Tower Blueprint (White-Grade)]
[Baricade Blueprint (White-Grade)]
[Cannon Blueprint (White-Grade)]
He could see that these Basic Defense Building Blueprints would be invaluable in fortifying his town. They were essential for ensuring the safety of his people during the impending Monster Feast event. Arthur knew he had to act quickly to construct these defenses.
However, it was the next reward that truly piqued his interest.
[Creation Building Blueprint]
[Function: Grant you a chance to create a blueprint from any type of blueprints.]
This reward granted him a single chance to create a blueprint of any type. It was a versatile reward that had the potential to be immensely valuable.
An idea sparked in Arthur's mind. He remembered that Kroos possessed the unknown [Ancient Blueprinting] skill. Perhaps, with this [Creation Building Blueprint], he could request Kroos to draw an Ancient Building Blueprint.
Ancient Building!
The history in the Main Plane was already immeasurable from when it was created. Many eras had passed in the history of Main Plane, the ancient ones whose names were still marked in the Main Plane until now were evident that their existence were absolute and invincible.
However, before he could delve deeper into this plan, another notification disrupted his thoughts.
~ding
[Lord Mission II has been triggered!]
[Lord Mission II]
[Mission Information: Lord will be transported into a Simulated Plane and take on the role of Town Lord to solve Town's issues and ensure the town survives for the next five days.]
[Task Requirement: Successfully ensure the town survives after 5 days.]
[Rating: (Rating would be assessed based on Lord's Performance)]
[Time Ratio: 1:10]
[Reward: Basic Profession Building Blueprints]
[Bonus Reward: (Based on Rating accumulation)]
[Mission Penalty: Revocation of rights as Lord]
Arthur's brow furrowed in thought. The task requirement was to ensure the town survived for five days. However, the mission didn't mention anything specific about what kind of issues the Town have been facing.
Arthur couldn't take this mission lightly, since it wasn't his area of expertise. He decided that he would tackle this mission after he had properly prepared himself.
His decision made, Arthur turned his attention to the matters at hand. Once the Lord's territory reaches Town-level civilization, they needed to designate its Structural Government.
Soon, he gathered all the key figures of his territory in the Town Hall to discuss the creation of a structural government for Dawn Light Town. Mor'kith, Elara, Kroos, Altrove, Garret, Roderick, Amelia, and Alistair had all assembled in the Meeting Room.
Arthur greeted them with a nod and explained the purpose of their gathering, which was to establish a structural government for their growing town.
Arthur cleared his throat, and the room fell into a hushed silence. "Thank you all for coming here."
He paused for a moment, gathering his thoughts. "Our primary task right now is to establish a structural government for Dawn Light Town. With the Territory's recent upgrade, we now have the capacity to oversee various aspects of our territory more thoroughly. However, this also means that we need a structured system to manage these responsibilities."
He turned to Elara, recognizing her expertise in this matter. "Elara, could you provide some insight into what type of government structure would be suitable for Dawn Light at the moment?"
Elara, nodded her head and began to explain. "Yes, my lord. Considering our current situation and limitations, I believe we should stay primarily focus on these two key aspects: Defense and Security, and Infrastructure and Public Services."
Elara's gaze shifted to the audience. "First, Defense and Security. This role will be responsible for fortifications and ensuring the town's safety. Fortifications are essential to protect the territory from external threats, such as raiders or invading armies. Additionally, we'll need a dedicated team of watchmen or guards to patrol the town and ensure safety within our borders."
Seeing everyone nodding in understanding, she paused for a moment, and then continued. "Second, Infrastructure and Public Services. This role should oversee the town's infrastructure, which includes essential facilities such as food and water supply, as well as sanitation. It's crucial that we provide for the needs of our residents and maintain the town's overall well-being."
Elara emphasized that while there were other government roles that would become important in the future, these two roles were the most urgently needed given their current circumstances.
Arthur nodded in understanding, appreciating Elara's clear and concise explanation. He could see the logic in her suggestions. "Thank you, Elara." He then turned his attention to the assembled key figures. "Now, let's discuss how we can fill these roles."
The room buzzed with conversation as the group delved into the details. Mor'kith, and Altrove, were in their element as they discussed fortifications and strategies for defense. As for Garret, he chimed in with suggestions for establishing a watchmen's division.
On the other side of the table, Kroos and Alistair, brainstormed their ideas for enhancing infrastructure and ensuring the town's vital needs were met. They also offered insights on public services that focused on the welfare of the residents.
Hours passed as they debated and deliberated, assigning roles and responsibilities, and defining the structure of their emerging government.
Finally, after much back-and-forth and Arthur's help in persuasion, Elara stood up. "I believe we have reached a consensus on the roles and responsibilities. Shall I announce the results?"
Arthur nodded, and the others followed suit. They were eager to see the outcome of their discussions.
Elara smiled and began to summarize the appointments:
[Defense and Security:]
[Fortification/Town's Military: General Mor'kith Dazela and Commander Altrove Frostglen]
[Watchmen/Town's Guard: Roderick Stormhelm and Garret]
[Infrastructure and Public Services:]
[Infrastructure: Kroos Copper]
[Public Services: Alistair Stonehammer]
The room was filled with nods of agreement. With the meeting officially concluded, Arthur decided to close the meeting and leave the meeting room.
When he saw that it was already late at night, he remembered that he had not used the chance to summon his new subject at the Summoning Gate today.
However, as he activated the Gate. Arthur's initial face turned into disappointment. One after another, the newcomers lacked a single profession. It was a stark contrast to all of his previous summons, leaving him feeling let down by his luck.
Disheartened by the outcome, Arthur decided it was time to take a break and go to sleep. Soon, Arthur went to his newly built Lord Manor, eager to get some much-needed rest.
The Lord Manor was a magnificent structure, both in its exterior design and interior furnishings. The outer walls were adorned with natural carvings of the arctic quartz. The interior was equally impressive, with fascinating sights from the colorful labradorite floors, and the luxurious-looking furnishings of a mix Avalanche Oak and Glacial Gravel.
As he strolled through the rooms, taking in the opulence of his new surroundings, Arthur's mood gradually shifted from one of disappointment to one of contentment.
Arthur reached the balcony of his bedroom, which offered a breathtaking view of the town below. The soft glow of the moon bathed the landscape in an ethereal light, casting long shadows across the buildings and streets. It was a tranquil scene, one that brought a sense of calm to his restless mind.
With a deep sigh, Arthur finally allowed himself to succumb to the embrace of his bed.
However...
Suddenly, as he opened his eyes, he found himself in a place that was entirely different from his Lord Manor.
He was in what appeared to be a sterile, high-tech laboratory, its walls lined with monitors, consoles, and familiar equipment.
Arthur's initial confusion turned to alarm when he looked down at his right hand and saw a barcode-like mark etched onto his skin. His heart raced, and he instinctively touched the mark, feeling a strange tingling sensation.
"I'm actually on Earth?" Arthur muttered to himself, his mind struggling to process the abrupt change in his surroundings.