OBS Chapter 59 The First Expansion
Chapter 59 The First Expansion
Seeing Richard's resolute attitude, Charles finally showed a hint of joy on his face.
This request is practically nothing; all it takes is an honorary certificate to wipe away all of Snow Rabbit's sins. It's an incredible bargain!
"good!"
"It's a deal!"
Upon hearing this, all the snow rabbits finally breathed a sigh of relief, and many of them wept with joy, their faces showing smiles of relief after surviving a disaster.
Richard, seeing that the matter had finally been settled, laughed and jumped off Da Yun's back, gesturing for Lina to prepare pen and ink.
...
Not long after.
Richard took the certificate of merit written by Charles and examined it carefully.
The text above is quite interesting. It begins with praise, such as extraordinary martial arts skills, benevolence and kindness, and exceptional wisdom.
It was only later that he said he had successfully conquered the chaotic rocky forest, expanding the territory by 2,800 square kilometers, and made outstanding contributions, which are hereby witnessed.
In addition, a rough map was drawn in the corner of the parchment, marking the approximate outline and area of the rocky forest.
Signature:
— Charles, High Priest, Preacher, and Guardian of the Holy Light of the Holy See.
Below it was a holy jade seal with scattering light patterns, a symbol of his exclusive identity.
After browsing through all the information, Richard suddenly heard a system notification in his mind.
【Congratulations!】
You have acquired ownership of the Rocky Forest, increasing your farm area by 2800 square kilometers!
Become!
Richard nodded in satisfaction.
When summer comes, I'll take all the maids to the beach for fishing, barbecues, and parties, and then they'll wear silk bras...
Gee!
...
of course.
Besides producing what he wants in the game, the Arctic Ocean also possesses many valuable resources.
Even if we don't have the energy to develop it now, it's good to get it through legal means first.
In winter, the entire Arctic Ocean freezes over with a layer of ice several meters thick. It is said that adventurers from other continents landed here in the early days.
This is also the reason why Frostcity exists. At that time, the Empire spent a lot of manpower and resources to help Frostcity gain a foothold in the north of the North.
It's a pity that the Black Pine Forest is owned by someone; otherwise, with the help of this old charcoal maker, nothing would have been a problem.
...
Charles looked at the barely suppressed smile on Richard's face, and although he was still puzzled, he didn't ask any more questions.
"My lord, you have received your certificate of merit. May we leave now?"
"Um."
Richard didn't even look at him, waving his hand to signal them to leave Chiffon quickly.
With the lord's permission, the Snow Rabbit tribe's main force immediately set out, carrying their packs and silently bypassing the Chiffon Territory's encampment.
They hurried toward the black pine forest, as if some ferocious beast was chasing them from behind.
After this conflict, most of the snow rabbits lowered their heads, their long rabbit ears drooping behind their heads, and their faces were filled with disappointment.
The preachers said their destination was Blackwater Territory, where the Church of Light offered a safe haven for the Snow Rabbit tribe.
They will no longer have to suffer capture by humans, slaughter by orcs, or invasion by monsters.
But...
The elders of the Snow Rabbit tribe had heard these words countless times. Every few years, they would embark on a migration journey.
Every time, the clan chief would make such a promise, but every time it ended with the destruction of their homeland and the dispersal of their clan.
And this time...
They were about to enter the human realm; it was a huge gamble.
If you win the bet, you can live a peaceful and prosperous life.
If you lose the bet, your entire clan will be wiped out.
They had just encountered a human territory and wanted to rescue their captured tribesmen, but a life-or-death battle almost broke out.
And who knows how many more similar things will happen in the future...
The young snow rabbits in the group had faces full of confusion about the unknown and could only follow the main group slowly.
...
Xueyue walked at the very back of the group.
She walked very slowly.
He kept looking back as he took a step.
Their gazes were fixed on the young lord, whose face was obscured by the midday sun.
All you could see was him saying something to the crowd, and the next moment, the guards and militiamen erupted in wild celebration.
Upon witnessing this scene.
A strong thought grew wildly in Xueyue's heart, itching like a newborn rabbit tooth.
She suddenly stopped in her tracks.
He grabbed his parents' arms, his voice trembling slightly, and said:
"Father..."
"Mother..."
"I...can we stay?"
"Stay and join Chiffon, and become a subject of Lord Richard."
...
Her voice wasn't loud, but it was clearly audible in the silent procession, and the Snow Rabbit tribesmen around her were stunned.
They all stopped in their tracks.
He turned his head away.
He looked at Xueyue with disbelief.
Xueyue's father's expression changed, his brows furrowed, and his tone was filled with anxiety.
"Have you been drugged and gone mad? Our people risked their lives to rescue you, how can you still want to stay there?"
Xueyue's mother quickly grabbed her daughter's arm, her eyes filled with worry.
"Yes, daughter!"
"The Preacher is going to take us to Blackwater Territory, where the Goddess of Light will protect us. We'll never have to worry about being bullied by humans again. Don't be fooled!"
Xueyue shook her head vigorously, her eyes clear and bright, her desire to stay growing stronger.
She looked at her parents.
Then he looked at the people of his tribe around him.
The sound gradually grew louder.
"I spent a few days at Chiffon's camp and saw for myself what it was like. Lord Richard may seem stern, but he never mistreats serfs!"
She took a deep breath and her gaze swept over every bewildered face.
"Fellow clansmen!"
"Our Snow Rabbit tribe has been migrating and barely surviving for years, moving to several different places, each time thinking we'd found a safe haven, but what was the result?"
"Either their homes are destroyed by orcs, or they are captured and sold by humans!"
Speaking of which...
Xueyue's voice suddenly rose in pitch.
"But it's different here!"
"Lord Richard is a good man, just like the Preacher!"
"As long as we join Chiffon and complete the tasks assigned by the lord, we can eat our fill every day!"
"The lord will protect us; that paralyzed serf is the best example. He was a high-ranking nobleman, yet he was willing to pay a gold coin to treat a serf!"
"I don't know what that Black Water Collar looks like, but I saw everything about Qifeng with my own eyes, and I absolutely believe this is our true safe haven!"
Xueyue's words were like a boulder, crashing into the hearts of the surrounding snow rabbits. They looked at each other in bewilderment, and soon a murmur arose.
Over the years, they had long since had enough of the hardships of wandering and hiding, living in constant fear and hunger.
I don't know if I'll be torn to pieces by orcs tomorrow, if I'll be captured by slave groups, or if I'll starve to death on the wasteland.
But now Xueyue says she has truly found a place to settle down...
Looking into her daughter's determined eyes, Xueyue's mother asked cautiously:
"Daughter, that lord..."
"Will this really feed us enough?"
Xueyue nodded heavily.
The rabbit's ears stood straight up.
"able!"
"Even though I'm locked up, no one hurts me. Every day they give me a carrot as big as a club, and one is enough to fill me up!"
"They say it's grown using a special method by the lord, and it tastes especially delicious!"
As she spoke, she gestured to indicate the size of the carrot, a look of lingering enjoyment on her face.