Chapter 54: Chapter 50: Really Pent Up?
The 400 pounds of iron smelted from the iron ore brought back from Black Stone Stronghold last time is almost used up.
In the future, the construction of the hydraulic forging hammer will exponentially increase daily iron consumption, so we must prepare in advance.
"Their foundation is decent. Although they can’t compare to veterans, they’ve all seen blood and aren’t exactly new recruits."
In the Northern Wilderness, disputes are common, and many people, even if they haven’t participated in battles, have hunted beasts. They’re much stronger than the common farmers from Tulip Castle.
"But if they want to make further progress, they need the baptism of war."
Luo De thought for a moment and instructed, "Let Gang Le hand over the salt mine affairs to Doron. He will take the new recruits to the iron mine to develop it."
The experience of veterans is something new recruits can never gain from training, especially during battle. Having veterans lead the new recruits helps them adapt more quickly.
"You can also let Doron lead a few new recruits, but Doron and his group are used to the freedom of mercenaries, so you should talk to them about the rules."
"Gang Le should be back by tonight. You can discuss it with him later."
Durant nodded, "I understand. I’ll have a detailed talk with Gang Le."
"Gang Le should find himself a couple of mistresses as well. With his physique, the children he brings forth would surely be as strong as bears."
Since receiving the ’Crazy Reproduction’ trait, Luo De’s perspective has started to change.
Regardless of whether they marry or not, let them have children first!
As Luo De pondered, a system notification appeared,
[Two thousand pounds of game harvested (must include more than 3 species), one hundred animal hides harvested (damage rate
In fact, the 2000 pounds of game had long been exceeded, as the hunting team initially brought back three elk, five wild hares, and two bison, already completing the excess.
The challenge was acquiring one hundred relatively intact animal hides.
In order to finish quickly, Luo De ordered them to hunt smaller game like wild hares and squirrels, and then have the hunters skin them carefully, finally acquiring one hundred pelts swiftly.
The effect of the Flesh Harvester is quite useful as well:
[Flesh Harvester (Green): After consuming meat (≥250 grams) once, base constitution increases by 50%, lasting for twenty-four hours;]
[The effect of the trait [Flesh Harvester] can be applied to subjects, but the increase effect is reduced by 50%]
[Would you like to apply this effect to subjects?]
"Yes, apply."
Luo De chose without hesitation, mainly for the soldiers.
According to the benefits provided for the soldiers by Luo De, they simply need the kitchen to prepare a meal of meat for them to eat, which will boost their capability.
Once their constitution improves, the soldiers’ endurance, recovery, cold resistance, etc., will all be enhanced, increasing their resistance to harsh environments.
As for the other subjects’ meat consumption, Luo De couldn’t afford it for the time being.
With more than 500 people in the territory, following the trait’s specifications would bankrupt Luo De in less than a month.
Unless, one day, a project urgently requires hands, other subjects will need to fend for themselves.
The next trait in the Hunting Domain is ’Savage Absorption,’ requiring the territory to slay 50 fierce beasts and consume 3000 pounds of meat, with Luo De personally eating 100 pounds of fierce beast meat.
The reserves of wolf meat and bear meat in the territory are sufficient, but Luo De can’t become a gourmet overnight.
Even eating two pounds a day would take more than fifty days, making it easier for the hunting team.
Nearby, Durant saw Luo De standing in a daze and asked with concern, "What’s wrong, my lord?"
"I’m a bit hungry, come here,"
Luo De called a guard and instructed, "Tell Martha to prepare two pounds of wolf meat for my lunch."
"Yes, my lord." The guard responded and left.
Luo De turned to Durant,
"Come, let’s continue training."
His own training must be intensified, otherwise, he might not be able to eat two pounds of meat every day!
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While Luo De was intensifying his training, on the other side, the salt transport convoy had stopped in the ravine and was roasting meat by the fire.
In fact, Gang Le used to build a fire while on the road, but just consuming jerky and bread was sufficient.
However, Luo De ordered that any water obtained in the wild must be boiled before drinking, and since they had finished what they brought, they had to build a fire to boil it.
So, Gang Le instructed his men to conveniently catch three hares.
There were eleven people in the salt delivery team, excluding the coachman, so three hares were certainly not enough; everyone just got a taste.
The main reliance was still on jerky for replenishment.
Burp——
After filling himself, Gang Le drank half a can of hot water, letting out a long burp.
"Hey?"
Gang Le twisted his body, feeling something strange, and looked at his subordinates,
"Jess, what kind of rabbits did you catch today? Why does it feel like my body is full of energy after eating them?"
Jess laughed and said, "Boss, haven’t you played with a woman in a long time? Is your body pent up with energy?"
"Hahaha!"
"Don’t talk nonsense! There’s still a young girl here!"
Gang Le motioned with his mouth toward Vivian, who was still next to them.
Sitting on the wagon, Vivian was gnawing on a rabbit head, waving her hand as she said, "Feel free to continue."
Amidst the laughter of his subordinates, Gang Le began to have doubts.
Am I really pent up?
Gang Le turned to Doron and asked, "Do you feel any extra energy?"
After Katie’s arrival, the lord arranged a private room for her and Doron, so Doron certainly didn’t have pent-up energy.
Doron, who was supposed to join in the brothers’ jokes, didn’t speak. Frowning slightly, he contorted his body to seriously feel his own body, and hesitantly said, "I think I’ve got some extra energy too..."
"If you’ve got energy, then Katie’s in for it tonight, hahaha!"
Jess loudly teased again.
But this time, the others didn’t join in the laughter, consecutively standing up with solemn expressions.
Everyone exchanged a glance, realizing the seriousness of the issue,
——everyone felt something unusual in their bodies!
"Jess, you idiot, did you catch poisoned rabbits?"
"If I die from poison, are you going to be responsible?!"
"It’s not the rabbits!"
Gang Le interrupted their bickering, turning back to look at Vivian, who was still gnawing on a rabbit head,
"She’s fine."
Vivian nodded to confirm.
"So what’s going on?"
With puzzled faces all around, Gang Le was also full of confusion, scratching his head in frustration.
"Boss, something’s up to the south!"
Right at this moment, the lookout ran over hastily, "There are sixty to seventy people in ragged clothing coming towards us, like refugees!"
"Are they armed?"
"Of course, but it’s quite jumbled, with long spears, pitchforks, and such!"
"Does carrying weapons make them robbers?!" Gang Le retorted.
"They don’t seem like it; I still think they’re refugees." The reporting soldier insisted.
To survive in the wilds of the Northern Wilderness, carrying weapons is a must, though the type varies.
"Either way, our convoy can’t run."
Gang Le couldn’t take the time to think about what was happening to their bodies, recognizing they had more energy and seizing the opportunity for a confrontation.
"Leave two to guard the convoy, everyone else mount up!"
Gang Le drew out his War Axe, "We’re going to smash through them!"
Whether refugees or robbers, they could be handed over to the lord as slaves!