The others listened to Diana's words and were stunned.
"Do only towns have walls like these?"
Diana nodded, "Yes, although some are prepared in advance, they are rare, and those able to do so are backed by large territories. After all, it requires a lot of gold coins and resources, and developing a territory cannot rely solely on walls."
"Who controls the territories you know of?"
"...Naturally, it's the Lord." Diana thought for a moment and answered honestly.
"Then our territory must also have a lord, right?" The person asking couldn't help but inquire.
In fact, they had all assumed in recent days that their territory was controlled by the game system, but hearing Diana's account of other territories made them uncertain.
Did their territory have a lord too? If so, who was it? This seemed quite hidden.
"Not necessarily! I've been in the Undead Kingdom for so many years, so I'm not clear about the changes outside." Diana began explaining, "However, your territory's current state is truly remarkable, far exceeding territories of the same level."
Only now did she realize that not only were there walls, but many buildings in the territory had reached level 2. If placed in the territory she stayed in before she died, this would be commonplace. However, for a new territory, even if she didn't know the exact amount, she knew it needed a lot of gold coins.
The Lord here indeed had wealth!
Thinking this way, maybe the territory wasn't as bad as she imagined. At least it had enough potential and a wealthy Lord. With gradual development, it might grow.
Thinking of this, Diana walked toward the tailor shop, her steps much lighter than before.
As for the people on-site, after listening to Diana's words, they let go of their concerns.
After all, this world had its complete civilization system before they, the Blue Star people, were brought in. They could count as newcomers, so having different controllers for territories was normal.
Anyway, as long as they knew their territory was stronger than the average territory, it was fine.
"Today's events happened one after another, and the information is truly overwhelming."
"Yeah! A unique world."
"Body Skills! Magic! We've really entered a Western fantasy game!"
"What's the purpose of this Doomsday Game? Pulling us into another civilization."
"No matter the reason, to achieve this level of detail requires exceptional skills. We are helpless, and can only follow their settings."
Once they understood this point again, everyone stopped discussing the topic, because talking more was useless.
"Let's go, form a team, and go gather and hunt; level up a bit."
"Yeah, reach level 10 early, and develop a profession."
"Given the current pace, reaching level 10 is pretty quick."
"Based on what the NPCs said, our territory's development is quite good, giving us time to develop safely. We cannot fall behind!"
"..."
With these words, a group of people marched out without resting to level up.
In the Blacksmith Shop, many people watched Harrison hammering away inside, ignoring everyone who talked to him, feeling helpless. How could this NPC be so unyielding?
But, the next moment, they suddenly received a quest triggered by another NPC, Diana.
Apparently, this later-arriving NPC was different from the temperamental one, providing quite a bit of information.
Unable to stay in the Blacksmith Shop, many went out to learn about the situation.
Watching these people leave, Harrison grumbled internally. These humans really lacked self-awareness.
Those who went out soon learned from others what Diana had said.
So, the world after level 10 turned out to be so "exciting."
Everyone's enthusiasm was instantly ignited.
Grind! We must grind levels!
**
As for Zhou Bai's family, mingling among the crowd, they also learned what they were supposed to know.
"Territory War won't be erased, so we can be assured. These NPCs seem to have appeared to provide information about this world." Zhou Zhengping spoke, "Knowing so much, we feel more grounded."
"We did say before that level 10 is the watershed." Ding Qiurou also nodded, "Don't know what professions will develop after level 10. Magic, if we could harness water and fire, it'd be quite convenient."
"Isn't there also the Physical Skill System?"
"It must be magic," Ding Qiurou said confidently.
Zhou Zhengping smiled and didn't argue. After reaching level 10, they'll know.
Come to think of it, whether it's Body Skills or Magic, or this unique world, it indeed brought them some unique "fun." Unfortunately, it wasn't a simple game, as it related to their life and death, preventing them from being truly casual.
Zhou Bai checked the situation of their territory on the side. After watching them finish talking, she directly continued with Zhou Zhengping: "Dad, I'll issue a quest shortly for your Guard Team to change profession to soldiers."
The newly upgraded buildings were all set up, except for the military camp, which was what she cared about the most.
After all, who would have thought humans held such a low position in this world?
In such circumstances, developing the territory's military strength was paramount!
Zhou Zhengping nodded.
The information acquired from Diana indeed induced urgency.
Without delay, Zhou Bai began to operate the panel.
Soon, Zhou Zhengping received a notification.
[Quest: Change Profession Quest]
[Type: Timed Quest]
[Description: Go to the military camp to change profession, becoming a soldier]
[Targets: Guard Team 1, Guard Team 2]
The next moment, Zhou Zhengping directly said, "I'll go and gather them now."
"Okay." Zhou Bai nodded.
Soon, Zhou Zhengping left.
Zhou Bai glanced around and said to Ding Qiurou, "Mom, I think I'll need to operate for a while; I'll head home first. Can you just look around the territory?"
"Yes, you go ahead! I'll find Diana to ask more questions," Ding Qiurou promptly replied. Now that her husband and Xiaobai had things to attend to, she certainly couldn't fall behind, and needed to do what her capabilities allowed.
Zhou Bai made an "OK" gesture and hurried back to the wooden house.
When Zhou Bai returned to the wooden house, Zhou Zhengping's Guard Team 1 had also gathered at the military camp.
As soon as they entered, Zhou Bai received information from the system.
[Guard team Zhou Zhengping, Feng Lezhi, Quan Ziqiang... requesting to enter the military camp, Allow?]
"Yes."
[Operate military camp?]
"Yes."
Immediately, the building map of the military camp unfolded on Zhou Bai's panel, revealing building information.
[Building: Basic Military Camp]
[Description: Change profession to soldier and conduct training]
[Military Strength: 0]
[Troops: Close combat troops (infantry, cavalry, shield soldier, spear soldier); long-range soldiers (archers, bow cavalry, adviser, doctor) [to be unlocked]]
Seeing "to be unlocked" after the troops, Zhou Bai clicked on it.
[Spend 1 gold coin to unlock infantry?]
[Spend 1 gold coin to unlock cavalry?]
[...]
Following reminders appeared for other troops, and Zhou Bai chose "Yes" for each.
[All troops have been unlocked, invite residents to conduct soldier profession change, Changing to Basic Soldier will cost 10 silver coins, Confirm?]
"Yes."
[Soldier profession change completed, soldier gift pack awarded.]
After operating, seeing this message surprised Zhou Bai. There was actually a free gift pack? Was the system finally not being stingy? She would certainly check what it contained later.
Meanwhile, Zhou Zhengping and others officially began the profession change.
[Dear Guard Team member Zhou Zhengping, choose to change profession?]
"Yes."
[Following troop types available for selection: infantry, cavalry, shield soldier, spear soldier, archers, bow cavalry, adviser, doctor; please choose?]
On-site, everyone started discussing.
"What's everyone going to choose? They all look good."
"Cavalry is really cool!"
"I want to choose bow cavalry, able to be both an archer and a cavalry?"
"Cavalry is nice, but are you sure the territory's current situation can equip you with mounts?"
"Then just choose conventionally?"
"Brother Zhou, what do you think?"
Everyone's eyes turned to Zhou Zhengping.
"Choose according to your interests, but once chosen, you must stick with it." Zhou Zhengping directly said. Over time, the need for troops will increase, and they could choose anything. In fact, if many variations existed, they might all become mentors of each troop in the future, capable of training new soldiers. Therefore, Zhou Zhengping preferred them to choose based on personal interests.
Following Zhou Zhengping's advice, the others made their choices according to their interests.
[Congratulations, profession change completed, your soldier gift pack has been placed in your backpack.]
Seeing the gift pack, everyone was very happy.
They thought of the Guard Team gift pack's weapons and clothing, hoping soldiers would be more advanced!
But after closing the notification, seeing the items in the backpack at that moment, everyone was dumbfounded.