Glancing quickly at the name above, he respectfully bowed and said, "Esteemed Chairman Ross, hello. I apologize for the intrusion."
"Ah, what is there to apologize for? You have brought the blueprints of Annie; we all owe you our gratitude. Not only the Mechanic Guild of Summerwater City, but also those from Spring Day City, Winter Snow City, and Autumn Mist City have sent representatives to observe the blueprints, hoping to participate in the construction. I wonder if I have the honor of being involved?"
"Chairman Ross, you are too kind. With your and Lord Abis's involvement, I believe there will be no issues with Annie's construction."
Upon hearing this, a fleeting thought crossed the eyes of Ross, the chairman of the Dwarven Mechanic Guild. He waved his hand to the dwarves behind him and said, "Send the high-class mechanics from the other three cities back. They have already viewed the blueprints; we won't trouble them with the construction."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Yan smiled slightly and replied respectfully, "Thank you for your assistance, President Ross."
System: Player Remains Silent. Do you accept the Northeast Trade Route Mission's fourth phase: "Find a High-Class Human Blacksmith"?
"Yes."
System: Player Remains Silent. Do you accept the Northeast Trade Route Mission's fifth phase: "Clear out the bandits and robbers in Mistwater Bay"?
"Yes."
System: Player Remains Silent. Do you accept the Northeast Trade Route Mission's sixth phase: "Construct a Supply Station"?
"Yes."
After leaving the Dwarven Mechanic Guild, information from East Wind Arrives popped up.
At four o'clock in the afternoon, Skeleton Graveyard.
His gaze swept across the leaderboard filled with level one entries; the Newbie Alliance could no longer hold back.
Suppressing the curve of her lips, she replied, "Alright," and casually handed over a copy of the agreement.
No matter how harsh the terms of this agreement were, she believed he would accept it.
Sure enough, after waiting for a moment without a response, just as she stepped into the Teleportation Circle, a simple "Alright" came through.
At the Lord of Summerwater City’s residence.
“Mayor Xia, I’ve heard that the construction of the Supply Station is planned to be at Jintang Ferry?”
“Yes, but I wonder if Adventurer Sister has any opinions?”
“Opinions? Not at all. I just want to offer some suggestions to the Lord,” she said, raising her sharp brow, which added a hint of sharpness to her dark eyes. “I hope that the profits from Jintang Ferry can be shared with the surrounding residents. A mere layer of profit should not be a concern for Mayor Xia. If dissatisfaction arises from withholding this layer of profit, it could lead to trouble, don’t you think?”
In her previous life, the opening of Jintang Ferry had sparked a wave of protests. Many Indigenous people believed that Jintang Ferry buried their deceased relatives and that opening it as a port would disturb their rest. The conflict escalated to armed resistance, and that player had failed this segment of the mission, resulting in an overall rating of B+ for the Northeast Trade Route Mission. The losses in rewards far outweighed any gains.
Upon hearing her words, Mayor Xia pondered for a moment. A glimmer of understanding flashed in his shrewd eyes as he smiled and said, “No wonder you are chosen by the God of Light; your considerations are thorough. I assure you, as Lord of Summerwater City, that there will be no issues regarding what Silent Sister is concerned about.”
With his response, she finished her tea and said:
“I will contact the Supply Camp as soon as possible to escort all materials needed for constructing Jintang Ferry.”
Leaving the Main City Hall, she hurriedly made her way to the Blacksmith Guild in Summerwater City.
She was once again greeted by Seville.
“Seville, I would like to ask you and the other two High-Class blacksmiths for help in constructing the supply ship, Annie.”
“It is our duty to serve Summerwater City, and it is also the expectation of the God of Light. We will do our utmost, won’t we? Karl, Messi?”
“Yes, we will give it our all.”
“Indeed, we should contribute.”
The High-Class blacksmiths Karl and Messi nodded in agreement.
System: Congratulations Player Remains Silent for completing the Northeast Trade Route Mission, Stage Four: Find the Human Race High-Class Blacksmiths.
Once again transported to Sunshot Town, as soon as I stepped into the Supply Officer Camp, Hawson and Uncle Jeni were walking out through the camp's main gate.
“Hey there, Girl! What brings you here?”
“Hawson, Uncle Jeni,” I said with a slight bow. “I came to trouble the Supply Officer with a little matter.” After observing them for a moment, I asked, “Uncle Jeni, shouldn’t you be serving your punishment? What are you doing here?”
“Hahaha! It’s all because of a batch of Outsiders transporting supplies from the Southeast Trade Route. The Supply Camp and Logistics Pioneer were short-staffed, and since the Outsiders were too weak to protect a shipment of medicinal herbs heading to Spring Day City, the Supply Officer requested personnel from the Archer Alliance for protection. As luck would have it, both Hawson and I were chosen by Master Niru. Hahaha! Our punishment ended early!”
Seeing Uncle Jeni laughing heartily eased Yan Yan’s mind. Master Niru may have imposed a heavy verbal punishment, but he still found a way to release Uncle Jeni early.
“By the way, Girl, how is your collection of supplies for Summerwater City going? Master Niru wants to know.”
Jeni’s coarse voice interrupted my thoughts. I looked up and smiled. “I haven’t started yet; I’ve been busy with the Northeast Trade Route mission.”
"Hey? So you're the lucky one who got the merchant line mission in town?"
"What do you mean by 'lucky'?"
At those words, her gaze turned cold, a flicker of doubt crossing her mind. She then stated with certainty, "It must be gossip that spread from the Adventurers' Guild, right?"
The calm voice carried an undeniable conviction.
"Yes," Hawson replied, a hint of uncertainty on his rugged face. "We suspect someone wants to blow you up. During this time, be cautious while taking on missions; there might be someone tailing you."
"Thank you, Senior Hawson. I will be careful."
Tch—
Some people weren't satisfied with just the Southeast Trade Route; they wanted a piece of the Northeast Trade Route too, not considering whether she would agree.
Suppressing the cold smirk in her eyes, she glanced at Jeni, who was bored and picking his nose. "Uncle Jeni, I'll join you on this supply escort mission. This way, it can also serve as an explanation to Master Niru."
"Yes, yes! I've been wanting to pull you into a supply mission for a while now—" He lightly tapped his mouth with his palm and gestured toward a certain direction in the Supply Camp. "It's been overdue; he won't handle it well, haha."
Hiding the warmth in her heart, she offered a faint smile. "Please take care of me along the way, Uncle Jeni and Senior Hawson."
"Of course, of course! It's only natural, haha~ Just like how a mother wolf cares for her cubs in a pack; we will definitely look after you."
"Smack—"
"Emma—Hawson, why did you hit me?"
"I hit you to stop you from talking nonsense."
"What nonsense am I talking?"
She turned to leave, leaving behind a tall figure who didn't want to acknowledge her, exuding a hint of helplessness.
After finishing her business with the Supply Officer, Yan Yan stepped outside and found the two waiting for her.
"Uncle Jeni, shall we go meet up with the Supply Team?"
"Yes, yes, let's go."
At the northwest gate of the Supply Camp, a dozen players and a Logistics Vanguard Officer were waiting at the entrance with ten Supply Soldiers.
"Yan Yan! Yan Yan—"
The sudden familiar voice startled her.
The Lord's Gift was running towards her, pulling along a cheerful girl with a bright smile.
"This is the fairy I introduced to you before."
"Hello~" came the crisp voice.
The girl in front of me had a slender figure and shoulder-length hair, with a pair of brown-black cat-like eyes adorning her cute smile. Even the dimples on her cheeks seemed to radiate happiness.
"Hello," she nodded and directed her gaze toward the cheerful boy approaching. "Are you Troublesome Fairy and Huo Qubing?"
The slightly shy boy scratched his head and replied, "Yes, hello, Silent."
"Are you members of this Supply Escort Team?"
She glanced at a few players in the distance who looked less than friendly and frowned slightly.
Noticing her gaze, Troublesome Fairy also furrowed her delicate brows and said, "The Supply Team usually consists of two or three groups escorting together, but we only have five people. Partnering with them seems to have been a wrong decision."
Her crisp voice carried a hint of anxiety; this was their first time escorting supplies, and they couldn't afford any mishaps.
Tightening his grip on the Golden Longbow in his left hand, he looked at the worried girl and reassured her, "Don't worry about the escort; nothing will happen." He then turned to the equally concerned big boy beside him. "You’ve learned Double Slash and Moon Slice, right?"
Huo Qubing twirled his uniquely designed long sword and nodded. "I’ve learned them! I even learned Triple Slash."
His youthful face was filled with the arrogance and pride typical of his age.
"Here we go again with the bragging~"
Troublesome Fairy rolled her cat-like eyes dramatically, clearly showing her disdain.
Yan Yan watched as the two rolled their eyes, each doing so with remarkable flair and charm.
One was Huo Suixin, her disdainful gaze reflecting the carefree arrogance of a noble family, a deep-seated pride etched into her very bones.
The other was the Troublesome Fairy, her dismissive look embodying the innocent brightness unique to schoolgirls, with a hint of mischievous youthfulness that evoked fondness in others. Their interactions quickly became familiar.
"Hey, stop standing there and talking. Look, those people are starting to get unhappy again."
"Who cares about them? Tch~ It's obvious they have ulterior motives."
A cold voice interjected from behind The Lord's Gift, belonging to a girl who had been standing there all along.
Tall and slender, the Elf Mage's distinctive figure was wrapped in a soft green robe, her delicate face showing clear disdain.
Beneath her calm exterior lay a hint of worry, revealing her as someone who appeared cold but was warm inside, concerned about her companions' feelings.
"Sincere, let's go kick them out! After all, it was Weak Water who brought them in. Let's hurry and get rid of them!" The Troublesome Fairy rubbed her hands together, ready to take action.
"Hey, hey, hey~ How can this be my fault? It’s clearly the captain's mistake! I just shouted randomly in the channel. Boohoo~ You’re bullying me~"
The aggrieved voice came from afar, as a petite figure rushed over, even slimmer than The Lord's Gift standing beside her.
A fair face wore an expression of discontented protest.
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