(1st Week of April 2018 --- Council Room --- Late Afternoon)
(Continuation)
Advisor Lucius: "Let's start with our food production. Head Farmer Albert, can you provide an update on the farms?"
Head Farmer Albert: "Currently, we have three farms, each operating at Level 1 based on the Territory Dashboard. They are sufficient for our current population, but we need to consider expansion if we aim to grow. But for now, expansion is not needed, due to receiving the territorial blessings from our Lordship (Accel) and our King of our Nation who gave all our nation with blessings production is faster to produce."
Advisor Charles: "Noted. And the Head of the Sawmill, Gregor?"
Head of the Sawmill, Gregor: "We have one sawmill at Level 1 based on the Territory Dashboard. It's providing enough wood for now, but if we plan to develop more structures, we'll need to increase production. But, just in case let's stay at ease, our current population doesn't need to have more wood resources and other raw materials."
Advisor Lucius: "Thank you. Head of the Quarry Isaac, how's the quarry?"
Head of the Quarry, Isaac: "The quarry is also at Level 1 from what I can see on the Territory Dashboard. Stone production is steady, but we'll need to expand soon like the others. Because it is one of our main income exchanges from other territories. Especially, if we are going to find like Copper and Iron."
Advisor Charles: "It seems our priority should be to improve and expand our stone production facilities to increase the economy of the livelihood of Meadowville people. Let's work on plans to increase the levels of our quarry to increase production and a high chance of finding good raw materials like copper and iron. Dr. Evelyn, any pressing issues at the hospital?"
Dr. Evelyn: "The hospital is functioning well, there is not a single problem currently, and supplies and other necessities are still perfect."
As they kept discussing the territorial management, Accel was just listening to them and understanding the situation at best. Since he is still young and cannot yet comprehend everything right now, he takes time to process it and take down notes, if he doesn't understand.
Advisor Charles: [Checking the System] "Instructor Thomas, I heard you were an Instructor in the Knights Academy, is that true?"
Instructor Thomas: "Yes, that is true. But, I am already retired and settled in this village, I didn't expect someone to become a Lord of this Village, so I'll just accept. I will reintroduce myself, I am Instructor Thomas, and Royal Squire No. 49th of the Military Ranks, reporting for duty."
Advisor Charles: [Thinking] "I didn't expect a Royal Squire would settle here, it was quite fortunate for you to be here. Now then Instructor Thomas, how is the current situation in the Infantry Training Grounds?"
Instructor Thomas: "It's adequate for basic training, because I teach Swordsmanship, Spearmanship, and Shieldmanship to the recruits that join the Meadowville Military Camp, most of the recruits are outside the village and less from the village. What we need now is a new batch of equipment and training gear, if more recruits join, then we need to expand the Infantry Training Ground by Level 2."
Advisor Charles: [Noted All The Request] "Thank you all for your input. Let's focus on these improvements and requests first. You may be wondering, why our Lord is not saying anything, it's because he is still new to all of this, it will take time for him to understand Territorial Management as a Noble."
Village Chief Paul: [Thinking] "I see, he from the Freedom Fractions. So, it's reasonable not able to comprehend and understand it. Do worry, Young Lord, we the seniors and experts would gladly help you on developing our territory, Meadowville."
Lord Winchester: [Stands and Bow] "I thank you all."
Advisor Lucius and Charles advised Accel to listen and understand the current situation and the development of Meadowville. While doing that he continued listening to them until it reached nightfall.
(Small Manor --- Dining Room --- Evening)
The meeting in the Council Room has ended and everyone left the small manor and headed back to their respective houses or workplaces. Advisor Lucius and Charles stayed in the Council Room to think about future development and management.
Accel left the Council Room, wherein the Head Butler Joseph greeted him in the hallway, in regards to his dinner that was ready to be served. Accel accepted and headed towards the Dining Room. Sir Jonathan with his influence, hired a Head Butler, Head Maid, 3 Butlers, 3 Maids, and 10 Workers to manage Accel's household and the manor itself.
They have been working here since Accel was Knighted a few months ago. And the system gave me the nobility privilege system that is currently level 1. It allows the nobles to see the stats of his vassals, subordinates, the people of the territory, and other features. The most important example of the nobles that they need is Loyalty to the Lord.
According to the Nobility Privilege System (NPS), it's by the percentage on how much loyalty they have to the Lord of the Territory or who they served. Negative Loyalty has a low chance and higher chance that they will betray the Lord. The system was created, because that incident happened due to trust issues and betrayal centuries ago. Anyways, let's continue...
Head Butler: [Bows] "Good evening, Lord Winchester. My name is Joseph, the Head Butler of the Winchester Family. Sir Jonathan has arranged for us to serve you during your time here. Allow me to introduce the staff, though we have been starting working here a few months ago, but we didn't get to meet you till now."
Joseph looks around and introduces the individuals to Accel...
Head Butler Joseph: "This is Mary, the Head Maid, and our team of butlers and maids: James, Robert, Anna, and Claire. We are here to ensure your comfort and attend to your needs."
Accel's Thoughts: [Thinking] "I think, I still do not understand this. But, let's just go with the flow, I guess..."
Lord Winchester (Accel): [Nods] "Thank you, Joseph. It's a pleasure to meet all of you."
The staff responded with respectful bows and curtsies. Joseph signaled to James and Robert, who began to serve the first course.
James: [Serves] "Tonight's menu starts with a vegetable soup, freshly prepared from the produce of our farms."
Robert: [Serves] "Followed by roasted chicken with seasonal vegetables."
Mary: [Places a plate] "And for dessert, a selection of fruits and a small cake."
Lord Winchester (Accel): [Smiling] "This looks wonderful, thank you. But, I couldn't eat all of them, how about we all share?"
Everyone was confused when Accel said those lines. Because it's very rare for nobles to share their food with their servants.
Head Butler Joseph: [Confuse] "Are you sure, Lord Winchester?"
Lord Winchester (Accel): [Nods] "Yes, 100% Sure. I am not used to this kind of stuff, after all, I come from the Freedom Fractions. Sharing food like this is normal, I am not sure what other nobles from their fractions think..."
For the first time, they accepted the offer to share and happily ate together with him. Advisor Lucius and Charles saw this joined in, and laughed about it...
(End of Chapter 22 Part 2)
-> Advisor Lucius Loyalty = 25% -> 30%
-> Advisor Charles Loyalty = 25% -> 30%
-> Head Butler and Head Maid Loyalty = 10% -> 20%
-> Butlers and Maids Loyalty = 10% -> 20%
-> Meadowville Citizens Loyalty = 10% -> 20%