Chapter 7: The First City, Landing Site

Li Ang told Wufuruike a story.

It was a story about the beginning of the world's creation, about an interstellar traveler who accidentally crashed into this world, left the planet after being saved by a Human, and swore an oath to bring Humans beyond the planet.

To prove the rationality and dialectical nature of his claims, Li Ang specifically brought out a pile of historical data and relevant information provided by the system to argue his point.

He truly was from beyond the stars, and he believed the Norscans and this fleet were the most suitable team for him.

But it was very obvious that Wufuruike did not understand what Li Ang was talking about at all.

Although he said he understood, his scratching of his head and his numb expression showed that he had not understood a single thing.

He probably didn't even know what Li Ang meant by a traveler from the stars. After all, you cannot expect an illiterate person to quickly grasp concepts like stars or great stories.

Li Ang coming up with a bunch of messy terminology was purely him overthinking things.

Sitting on a chair, after Li Ang and Wufuruike stared at each other for a while, he prepared to resolve the issues of trust and confusion in the most straightforward way possible.

"Wufuruike, do you know that Devil Fish are edible?"

"I do not."

"Well, you know now."

Li Ang pulled Wufuruike to the fisherman's position, then watched as Wufuruike pointed to his own head.

"Now that knowledge should be in your brain. You are now an excellent Devil Fish hunter, and you are able to skillfully process Devil Fish meat."

"……Damn it, why?"

"Because I can. As long as you believe in me. I can do even more things. And all you need to pay is loyalty."

Looking at the dumbfounded Wufuruike, Li Ang sat on the wooden chair, pulled the wolf skin on his body, and said with a smile:

"As long as you believe in me wholeheartedly, you can obtain even more miracles."

"What about food? Is there enough food?"

"At least I don't think you will starve. I cannot imagine such a possibility."

"Your will is the direction I move toward, Star Child.

I will offer my loyalty to you."

Watching Wufuruike kneel down without hesitation, two notifications instantly rang out in Li Ang's heart.

【Monster Hunter Wufuruike no longer has any confusion in his heart!】

【You can now establish a Norscan city!】

【Hint: The Norscans are not a civilization you created autonomously; if you wish to form your own civilization faction, it will require your subsequent efforts.】

【Your civilization construction currently lacks: a man-made Wonder (not necessary), population, a cognitive turning point (cultural recognition), and a second city or expanding territory.】

【Please put in more effort!】

"……"

So you were just hungry?

Looking at the suddenly enlightened Wufuruike who had offered his loyalty, Li Ang sat on the chair and clicked the glowing button in his consciousness space without hesitation.

【Your first mission has been completed!】

【Main Mission: The First Step to Treading the World】

【Please develop the first city district based on the current watchtower, or assimilate a settlement to create the first city!】

【Rewards: Thirty research points, fifteen culture, five Magic, five productivity, and one reasonably appearing cultural relic】

【Please name your city!】

"Then, Star Child, what is our city's name?"

"Let's call it 'Landing Site'." Facing the dual inquiry, Li Ang gave an answer quite decisively.

"The place where I descended once more, a place worth commemorating, let's just call this city Landing Site.

I believe Landing Site will definitely become an unimaginably great metropolis, shining with immortal brilliance in your Human history."

"I think so too. Then should I go tell the brothers to dismantle the longships and live here permanently?"

"Who said we are living on this beachhead?"

"Then……"

"Why don't you just take that steel area you saw as the city?"

Li Ang looked at the seemingly dim-witted Wufuruike with a strange expression and gave his answer naturally.

"That is a place I know very well; it is very safe. You should be more flexible in your thinking in the future. For now, leave a few people to handle the fish the fleet might send over, and we will take the people and move directly to live over there. Why stay here when there is a ready-made area to use?"

"But these slaves…… I understand, I will handle it well. They are also our brothers and sisters now."

"Mm. Good that you understand."

Nodding at the solemn-faced Wufuruike, Li Ang followed him out, draped in the wolf skin, and walked toward the broken World Wonder.

Although he was curious about what exactly Wufuruike had understood after turning around and starting to shout orders outside, Li Ang was more concerned about how his rewards would appear.

What exactly is a cultural relic that appears in a reasonable way?

And is a cultural relic in this worldview even normal? Li Ang stood on the road, watching the sparse crowd, and his consciousness sank into the map once again.

Now that the city's name and location were decided, the city icon had already appeared at the location of the broken World Wonder.

A group of little people, led by Wufuruike, were gradually moving toward the Wonder like ants moving house, constantly carrying tools forward.

However, although the dotted line had been drawn, the actual situation was that Wufuruike was leading the remaining brothers, scolding those slaves, and carrying large and small bags of wealth and a pile of boxes, following the orders as they walked miserably into the depths of the snow mountain.

Some even began to sob in low voices, feeling that they might freeze to death in the Magic Snowfield.

And just at this moment, a slave holding a small, exquisite-looking box suddenly slipped and fell to the ground.

The small box with the seal flickered for a moment on the snow of the Magic Snowfield, and then the sun-filled seal dissipated like foam. Under the surprised gazes of Wufuruike and Li Ang, the contents of the box were instantly flung out.

Then, in a graceful arc, it smashed straight down beside Li Ang's feet.

The system instantly provided an explanation.

"Holy Grail of the Lady of the Lake"

"Cultural Wonder (Legendary)"

"After the holder places it in a storage location, all members within the sphere of influence will be granted the 'Energetic' effect. All city-state culture bonuses increase by 30%, while generating 5 points of culture itself. All residents have a probability of being inspired to become a Kingdom Knight."

"Can be defiled, can be converted, can be twisted"

"The Holy Grail of the Goddess, which was once preserved among the knightly nations and only appeared during the ceremony of bestowing honors upon the highest knights."

During the Undead frenzy one hundred years ago, the Undead Mage Andelu breached the Nüshen Xiudaoyuan and carried it away. However, for unknown reasons, Andelu did not defile the Holy Grail, but instead stored it in a monastery in the Southern Kingdoms.

It has now been looted by the unsealed Behemoth Hunter, Wufuruike."

"After two months, the Holy Grail of the Lady of the Lake will naturally release its aura. At that time, one to three Knightly Orders will begin a Chivalrous Expedition for the Holy Grail of the Lady of the Lake. Please be aware."

"Upon reaching magic manipulation technology, the aura of the Holy Grail can be sealed."

"..."

What is this? Is it not a bit too reasonable for a relic to appear in such a reasonable way?

Looking at the Holy Grail shining amidst the looted gold and silver treasures, Li Ang did not even know what to say for a moment.

(End of chapter)