[{"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-98":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},162207,317,"Chapter 98: City Wall Construction Completed","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-98",98,"\u003Cp>In the blacksmith shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn is bare-chested, revealing his muscular body full of defined lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his right hand tightly gripping the iron hammer, he swings his arm steadily, lifting and dropping it rhythmically, striking a piece of high-quality iron heated to a glowing red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding ding ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clear and crisp sound rings out continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Forging Experience +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Forging Experience +1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the high heat of the iron block and the furnace, Lynn’s skin has turned red, beads of sweat gather forming a small stream flowing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, next to the blacksmith shop, carpenters are embedding cut and dried oak planks into the iron core of shields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fixing them at the center of the oak shield to increase its weight and sturdiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Installing a handle at the center of the round shield for convenient use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, there is a limited amount of high-quality iron, so Lynn is temporarily having them make round shields with wooden boards and iron cores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, oak is durable with good hardness, toughness, and strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when facing the enemy’s fierce slashing, it won’t be easily destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, add an iron hoop around the outer edge of the oak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This makes the crafted round shield more durable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn stops, exits the steam-like blacksmith shop, and grabs a wooden scoop from the water tank by the door, taking a scoop of water and gulping it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s really hot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ehrelo rushes out of the blacksmith shop holding a finished round shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he is as hot as Master Lynn,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>at this moment, he is more excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in front of Lynn, Ehrelo speaks excitedly, \"Master Lynn, the shield is finished!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving the round shield from Ehrelo, a line of text appears in Lynn’s view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Simple Iron Core Wooden Shield]: Made from high-quality iron and oak, weighs 7 pounds, diameter 60 centimeters, thickness 1.5 centimeters, capable of defending against arrow and one-handed sword attacks, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn lightly feels the weight, a seven-pound round shield feels a bit light for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn needs such a light wooden shield, one that can defend against arrows and sword slashes without affecting the soldiers’ agility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, these soldiers he has now, despite having undergone Rose’s training, are still just farmers from the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the noble upbringing of knights, it’s hard to grow into robust physiques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they start with heavy shields, they might be exhausted before reaching the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Handing the round shield to Red, Lynn draws a scimitar from his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blade and sheath scrape with an ear-piercing sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ehrelo quickly steps back a few paces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Red remains composed and holds the round shield in his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn hacks continuously seven or eight times before stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning the scimitar to its sheath, Red knowingly hands back the round shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn examines it closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the iron core and hoop protection, the oak round shield only has a few minor scratch marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron hoop on the edge shows just slight dents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn nods in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A round shield made with a small amount of high-quality iron and oak has more than sufficient defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Master Lynn’s expression, Ehrelo’s tense heart gradually calms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn looks at Ehrelo and says, \"It’s good enough, hurry and produce more round shields!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ehrelo’s face brightens, promptly responding, \"Yes, Master Lynn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn says, \"Carry on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Master Lynn’s approval, Ehrelo strides back into the blacksmith shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of galloping horse hooves approaches from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn turns to look and sees Rose riding a horse quickly towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lynn ahead, Rose swiftly dismounts, speaking respectfully, \"Master Lynn, the castle wall... the castle wall construction is complete!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Rose’s words, Lynn’s eyebrows raise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After so many days, the castle wall is finally completed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn responds and walks to the nearby horse, mounting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a firm grip on the horse’s belly, the horse gallops onto the limestone road ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose and Red quickly follow along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short while later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large structure comes into Lynn’s view ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Built using heavy stones weighing several thousand pounds, bonded with lime and sand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, it presents a gray-white rocky color, with the wall’s height reaching ten meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are two towers near the mountain edge of the wall, allowing guarding soldiers to ascend via tower stairs onto the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the castle wall, there’s a row of battlements, arrow slits, and lookout holes, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making it convenient for soldiers to observe and attack the enemy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, all these are due to Lynn’s requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing missing now is the vacant entrance at the bottom of the castle wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, compared to such a large project as the wall, creating two castle gates is extremely simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lynn dismounts, Colin unexpectedly appears from somewhere, speaking excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Lynn, glad to fulfill the duty... the castle wall is complete!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn looks at Colin approvingly and says, \"Well done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Colin in front of him, he notices Colin has visibly aged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not just Colin, all the villagers who managed the construction of the castle wall show signs of fatigue and exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, despite it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the castle wall complete now, everything was indeed worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving Master Lynn’s affirming praise, Colin smiles, \"Master Lynn is too kind... Shall I take you up for a look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn agrees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking across the busy clearing site, past the villagers, Lynn enters the tower on the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Lynn required, the tower has a spiral stone staircase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ascending the staircase, Lynn reaches the top exit of the tower, stepping out to be greeted by a cool mountain breeze carrying the scent of grass and soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn feels an inexplicable comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This castle wall being built at the mountain pass ensures it won’t be exposed to intense sun even in summer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking atop the castle wall, Lynn scans his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The debris on the wall’s surface has been cleared, leaving it neat and clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The width is close to four meters, ample room for five people to walk side by side without crowding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the wall’s corner, there are fist-sized small holes, used for drainage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn’s gaze turns to the distance, where there’s an open space with no obstruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this vantage point, one can see several kilometers ahead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as soldiers guard the wall and patrol it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn will never have to worry about unexpected territory attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An inexplicable sense of security forms in Lynn’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly and definitively becomes the lord of this territory.\u003C\u002Fp>",1103,"2026-05-29T04:50:48.604Z","2026-06-01T04:29:11.989Z",1,"novelbin.me","7c13b12f044475afe7fe9eb5ed5debc03a6be5f5f24dda61479e0b4943b9420e","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-99","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-97",979,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsystem-build-my-own-territory-cover.jpg"]