My different world is game mode.

"no problem."

"I have been looking forward to this day for a long time."

"In a world like the Wasteland, I feel honored to have your support."

Hearing Lindsay's response, the messenger of the insect tribe looked delighted.

But before they could continue the conversation, Lindsay suddenly added:

"But, you two, I think this matter will have to wait for a while."

Lindsay explained her thinking:

"Accepting new forces and integrating them into the territory is of great importance."

"This not only represents our cooperation, but also serves as a model for other powers with whom we have trade relations."

"So what I mean is - it's best to pick a suitable and safe day to notify the territory and nearby forces. This way, I can express my attitude towards you and other wasteland forces."

Lindsay's reasons were sufficient, so the two insect envoys naturally had no objection.

They followed Lindsay's instructions and planned to take the good news back first and then discuss the specific time in detail later.

……

After dealing with the insect-man envoy, Lindsay visited the surrounding area to express his condolences and interacted with the envoys from various territories for a while.

After he left, the polite smile on her face immediately collapsed.

The confusion in his eyes is even more intense than when he came in!

"It's just in time."

“But I am powerless now!”

Lindsay complained in her heart.

Gaining new territory is certainly good news, but there is actually another link in this matter.

There are two requirements for converting Zerg territory.

First, the other party's loyalty is required, which has been accomplished at the moment.

But there is a second requirement, which is to unlock the technological research of the [Second Base].

Currently, Lindsay has completed the upgraded basic buildings, but there is still no sign of a second base.

Want to complete this research and development.

I'm afraid he will need to upgrade his town center to the next stage before he can get the corresponding scientific research projects.

The problem returns to the previous problem.

The problems of money and population have been solved, but where can we find a rare material like mercury?

"The mineral information provided by those Green Swamp scouts shows no signs of mercury sulfide. To do this, we must... Oh, cinnabar is quite conspicuous in color, which makes it easy for people to find out. It is also poisonous. Perhaps it would be easier to get information from the poison?"

Lindsay thought so.

Hammer appeared in the town again.

After leading several diplomatic missions, this supervisor has now handed over all diplomatic work to his trained subordinates.

He himself returned to the management of the town.

At this moment, Hammer rushed over. He was so busy that he got straight to the point:

"Lord Lindsay, everyone likes the public bathhouse you built before. But because it is too popular, it is now in short supply!"

Lindsay asked:

"The bathhouse is crowded?"

"It's more than crowded." Hammer shook his head, "It's like cooking a big pot!"

“If we want to meet everyone’s current needs, I’m afraid we’ll have to build two for men and two for women.”

Lindsay was a little surprised:

“Is the demand so great?”

He also thought that people who had adapted to life in the wilderness would not have a greater need for bathing than before!

Hammer explained with a wry smile, even including himself:

"Once we get used to cleanliness, we can't get used to the dirty and itchy state of the past."

Lindsay couldn't help laughing, but she was mostly supportive:

"I see. I'll go to the bathhouse to expand it later. Just remember to arrange the construction."

Hammer nodded slightly and prepared to leave.

Lindsay suddenly stopped him:

"By the way, Hanmer, are there enough farmland and livestock?"

"I'm not talking about food and clothing in the camp, but the demand for trade with the outside world."

Hammer nodded.

"According to the current population growth rate, it won't be a problem within a month."

Lindsay nodded and then said:

"Then, after you finish building the public bathhouse, I will go build some new farmland and livestock fences. You should also make arrangements for the refugees who have recently moved into the territory and give them suitable jobs and training."

Lindsay looked in the direction of the university, where there was a lot of noise.

Some time ago.

He just studied the technology of [universal education] in college.

Therefore, all the subjects who had studied before could now go to the university for further study. As a result, Hilde's work became much heavier, and recently she even had no time to harass Lindsay.

"It's a blessing in disguise."

Lindsay looked at the university and felt somewhat happy.

He continued to walk around the town.

People living in the wasteland are especially aware of the value of this environment. They will even take the initiative to maintain order, and even disputes and quarrels are pitifully rare.

This month, Lindsay handled a case that led to a fight because someone was disrespectful to him as the lord.

Lindsay opened the town management panel.

There is a level of stability above, which is now at 70%, representing a fairly stable society with people living and working in peace and contentment.

And on the crime rate in the row below, there is only a faint red of 1%.

"It should be just some petty theft?"

"But this matter - we should still investigate it. The decline of morality often starts from small details bit by bit."

Lindsay prepares to organize guards to carry out law and order rectification.

Just then, he saw the three travelers he had just spotted when he entered the embassy area.

The guard on the faces of two of the young men had eased a little.

The old man's eyes became even more fanatical.

"..."

"You've been following me? Now...it's been almost three hours?"

Lindsay finally realized the peculiarity of the situation.

Normally, refugees who had just arrived in the territory would be quite careful about themselves, but a three-hour observation was a unique situation.

He opened the map.

The result was the same as before, with the old man being a very bright green and the two young men being a neutral yet wary yellow.

"elder……"

Lindsay turned her eyes.

His thinking gradually shifted away from the manager mode, and he began to realize the special situation from the perspective of an adventurer.

The civilization in the wasteland was cut off mainly due to the low life expectancy and the bleak environment.

But decades ago, this place was also a civilized place.

Occasionally, elderly people would come to seek refuge, but due to their status as ordinary people, their knowledge of the past was limited, and they could not provide much information.

But this old man is different.

He is an awakened person!

With the identity of an awakener and his age, he must have experienced the peaceful years before the war and can definitely obtain much more information than ordinary people!

"..."

Lindsay's eyes changed.

Such people did not leave during the early stages of the war, but stayed in the wasteland until now when they found Rongshuling.

...What is the purpose?

Lindsay showed the seriousness and respect that a lord should have, and took the initiative to walk towards the three people:

"Old sir, welcome to my territory."

The two young men next to the old man moved a little, but the old man took the lead and stopped them:

He bowed to Lindsay, his voice full of excitement and excitement:

"My Lord, your skills are truly impressive, and your management of the territory is impeccable!"

Lindsay heard the other party's good intentions, he stepped aside and pointed in the direction of his own residence:

"I know you must have an important matter to visit me this time."

"But there are so many people outside, why don't we go to my house and discuss the specific issues in detail?"