System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 863 - 270: Profession System and Reassignment

A war ignites a tremendous surge in demand for arms, protective gear, rations, and all sorts of military essentials.

Merchants who deliver these goods on time will no doubt pocket massive fortunes!

What's more.

They could forge enduring partnerships with particular Great Lords or nobles, securing a steady flow of resources!

Once the conflict concludes, the Empire will demand vast reconstruction efforts amid the chaos of battle.

Merchants can supply huge quantities of construction materials, tools, furnishings, and countless other items.

They might even join in on major infrastructure builds.

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As he made his way back to the castle, Lynn's brow creased faintly.

He realized the struggle for Imperial Authority lay distant from him and his lands.

Yet it tied directly to his fate!

Should the Imperial Authority war erupt, Mitchell's and Caesar's military groups would clash fiercely.

War's outbreak would shatter the Karedi Empire's entire order in moments.

Their fight for Imperial Authority would spark endless ripples throughout the Karedi Empire's realms!

Regional Lords would align with rival sides driven by self-interest, building their own armies.

Or else.

Exploit the turmoil to dodge taxes, bolster their troops, and defy Imperial Authority's decrees.

This would fuel the Empire's growing division into splintered territories.

Merchants would struggle to haul goods to his domain!

On top of that, everyday market needs would skyrocket, driving prices through the roof.

Acquiring or swapping for supplies would grow far harder.

Even grimmer.

Should a powerful nearby Lord discover his three mines.

They'd dispatch forces without a second thought to seize his territory!

No more regard for the Emperor's prior commands or those from Great Lords!

This realization struck him.

A fresh wave of urgency, which had briefly eased, now gripped Lynn tightly.

Before war's fires lick his borders, he had to fully equip his territory's troops.

To gear up the soldiers, accelerating handicraft output in his domain was essential.

Lynn addressed the guard at his side.

"Summon Ehrelo, Yimini, Colin, Jose, Rose, and Wesley, all six to the castle."

The guards caught the order and responded at once.

Then they split off and departed.

Heading to the handicraft workshops area and the forest army camp separately.

After issuing the commands, Lynn headed back to the castle.

In the guest hall.

Kuisi had set up dinner and awaited him.

Served by Kuisi and a few maids, Lynn wrapped up his meal.

He settled into the lord’s throne in the rear.

While relaxing.

His mind wrestled with strategies against the looming Imperial Authority war!

To start.

Boosting the territory's military power stands as the top priority.

His current forces number just four thousand soldiers.

Among those four thousand, close to a thousand are fresh recruits.

Rose must ramp up soldier training pace and effectiveness.

Or else, against a massive foe storming the walls.

These troops couldn't properly handle their arms.

Forget holding the line or slaying foes—mere swings would leave them drained!

Besides drilling troops, they require proper armor and weapons.

Next, handicraft workshop output.

Be it armor and blades from the Blacksmith and Textile Workshops.

Or hefty gear from the Woodwork Workshop.

Or uniform longbows and crossbows from the Bow and Arrow Workshop.

All production rates demand a sharp boost!

Even armed with his territory's cutting-edge tech.

If it stays unbuilt and unused in practice.

It's nothing but empty words on page.

Before news hit of Charlemagne VI's assassination.

He planned to house the three thousand townsfolk once Red Brick House expansions finished.

Then shift them to territory infrastructure tasks.

But circumstances demand a shift now.

With crisis looming over the territory, infrastructure takes a backseat.

All three thousand townsmen must dive into handicraft workshop labor!

Beyond internal production and builds.

Outside threats to the territory demand attention too.

The territory's present forces can't expand against neighbors amid crumbling order.

What options remain for him.

He depends on the sturdy fortress walls for defense, while accelerating production and construction throughout his territory at maximum pace.

This applies even to Morgan Town, newly honored with recognition and a certification scroll from the Kakasong City Church.

Should a crisis strike, he can simply forsake it!

Because.

Morgan Town's terrain lies exposed and vulnerable to assaults.

Combined with the shortage of laborers.

On top of insufficient troops for maintaining order.

His current forces simply cannot secure full control over Morgan Town.

Better to avoid scattering resources thin and fretting over every corner—wise choices demand sacrifices.

All development efforts must concentrate solely on his core territory!

His only hope for Morgan Town now is...

To gather the crops sown earlier by the Manor Lord before war flames engulf it.

No matter the harvest yield from those fields.

To him, every bit counts as pure bonus gain!