[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-system-build-my-own-territory":3,"chapter-system-build-my-own-territory-system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-90":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","System: Build My Own Territory",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},162199,317,"Chapter 90: City Walls","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-90",90,"\u003Cp>Hughes frowned as he looked at the towering warhorse approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively tightened his grip on the one-handed axe in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the burly knight, he put on the full face helmet hanging beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the lance hanging on the stirrup gun rack in his left hand and tucked it under his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hughes finally began to panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anthony, what are you doing? I was just speaking casually!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lance in Anthony’s hand was already aimed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His legs suddenly clamped the horse’s belly, and the black warhorse beneath him neighed and started galloping toward Hughes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people originally following behind Hughes retreated repeatedly, fearing collateral damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hughes was terrified and kept backing away, shouting, \"Lord Anthony, I was wrong; I shouldn’t have spoken nonsense in the team. Please forgive me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warhorse did not stop, despite the rugged mountain road, it continued to stride briskly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its powerful leg muscles pulled, raising its hooves high with each leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time it leaped, mud flew from its iron hooves...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this scene, everyone’s gaze contracted and they held their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knight charged!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten meters...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow grew larger in his eyes, and Hughes realized Anthony would not spare him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hughes crouched down, gripping his axe with his right hand, ready for combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed of the warhorse was too fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp and long spear struck Hughes’ chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The great inertia carried by the horse knocked him off, flying three to four meters before crashing onto the ground full of gravel, lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s faces were solemn, not daring to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Hall, whose heart was racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s gaze fell on the towering knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He retracted the lance and removed his helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony didn’t spare a glance at the corpse on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled the reins of the horse and moved forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until Anthony was seven or eight meters away that they resumed breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pressure!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure from a real knight made them afraid to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone exchanged glances, squeezed their horses’ bellies, and followed Anthony forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn rode along the lime road, flanked by unclaimed wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was twenty miles from the village to the mountain forest, and it took Lynn two hours on his draft horse to reach the entrance of the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The depth of the forest was five miles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn rode while scanning the forest around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slope wasn’t very high, mainly consisting of decomposed soil and dry leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a cross pickaxe or iron shovel, it could be leveled for a camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halfway through the forest, Lynn saw villagers laying the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining two or three miles would be completed in two or three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the forest’s exit, several chevaux-de-frise blocked the middle of the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About ten figures stood there holding iron spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lynn, their eyes immediately lit up and they stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They called out with admiration, \"Master Lynn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn responded with a nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riding on his horse, accompanied by several soldiers, Rose saw Lynn and quickly dismounted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose spoke respectfully, \"Master, as per your request, the chevaux-de-frise and guards are arranged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn nodded, \"Rose, I plan to build fortifications here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose’s eyes brightened, \"Master, do you mean to establish a gate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn nodded, \"No, a wall! A wall constructed from lime, sand, and stones, four meters thick and ten meters high!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose’s eyes widened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with chevaux-de-frise and soldier guards, they could only block small teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a cavalry force of a hundred or eighty men charged, such fortifications would be instantly destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly, as the master said, construction of such a massive wall gate with soldiers defending it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless equipped with heavy siege machinery, the wall gate would be indestructible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the exit was a vast open space, visible for four or five miles, with clear sight lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Lynn standing on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a ten-meter high wall was built, the view would stretch even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There would be no worry about surprise attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between the two mountains is about a hundred meters, with slopes forming an inverted eight shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the slopes, there are full of men-sized trees, shrubs, and sharp rocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of these need to be cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Building fortifications at the forest’s exit is indeed a large project!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nonetheless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn still plans to prioritize this task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Building fortifications to guard the entrance to the territory allows for farming without worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn returned to the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lime burning was underway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cartloads of stones and anthracite as fuel were being transported to the riverside below the Acadia River.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, a hundred villagers were preparing to construct kilns for burning lime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one or two days, burning could begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was proceeding according to Lynn’s plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn joined the group constructing kilns, rolling up his sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Construction Experience +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Construction Experience +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little by little, experience was accumulating...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until dusk fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kilns for lime were almost ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After drying overnight, early in the morning the stones and anthracite would be loaded into the kilns and capped, ready for burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for the patrols arranged by Rose, all villagers returned to the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ate dinner and sat by the bonfire, letting its flames dance across their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the light of the fire, their faces were full of satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn took a sip from his bowl of beer, and two figures approached him one after the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colin quickly bent down, speaking reverently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Lynn, you were looking for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn glanced at Colin and Kuisi, nodding, \"I need you to oversee the construction of the wall at the forest entrance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Master Lynn’s explanation, Colin frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing alongside Lynn, Kuisi’s face showed some surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, more than anything, it was anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kuisi didn’t understand why a wall was needed at the forest entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she knew that if a wall served as defense, they’d no longer worry about enemy attacks!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking briefly, Colin hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Lynn, I’ve previously helped other lords build castles, constructing walls... it’s really difficult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn naturally understood the problems Colin mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, the collection of stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounding the forest, there’s plenty of forest, allowing close collection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transportation wouldn’t be an issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, relying solely on manual labor to mine and shape the stones was very challenging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next was the foundation, which must bear the massive weight of the wall, requiring the removal of surface soil to the bedrock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Piling technology might even be needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, manpower!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only must many stonemasons ensure tight joining of stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But massive manpower is also needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transporting large stones relies on manpower, pulleys, ropes, and slopes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He solemnly said, \"I understand this, but... the wall must be built!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The existence of the wall pertains to the safety of the entire territory.\u003C\u002Fp>",1138,"2026-05-29T04:50:48.604Z","2026-06-01T04:29:11.989Z",1,"novelbin.me","1d8cc1251805cb555ceb695ad028ac8b63b6ccb82a71528a3ca4673c573aa687","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-91","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-89",979,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsystem-build-my-own-territory-cover.jpg"]