System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 900 - 276: Daydreaming (10,000 Words)_3

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Previously on System: Build My Own Territory...
Lynn instructs Wilbur and Avery on the next steps for the farm, including planting peas to improve soil fertility and constructing the Outer City. He also observes the barley harvest and drying process, noting the efficiency of the new stone rollers.

While the drying process is expedited, it effectively prevents the barley at the lower levels from succumbing to moisture and becoming moldy.

Even though the barley harvest is nearing completion.

However, commencing the threshing process immediately still requires a span of time.

With sunny conditions, the barley needs approximately five days of sun-drying to reach the optimal level of dryness.

Only then.

Will the stone rollers, expertly crafted in Avery’s Stonemason Workshop, enhance the efficiency of crushing and separating the grain!

Observing the farmers working in a structured and harmonious manner, Lynn experienced a subtle sense of relief.

With the barley harvest now concluded, a significant portion of his anxieties has been alleviated.

To attain complete peace of mind, he must await the full processing and warehousing of all the harvested barley.

Given the prevailing weather patterns, transferring all the barley into the castle's warehouse is a certainty that awaits only time.

After a brief period of rest upon a bench.

Lynn rose and made his way to the cafeteria, intending to dedicate more time to accumulating experience for his [Cooking] skill.

Thud Thud Thud~

[Cooking Experience +1]

[Cooking Experience +1]

[Cooking Experience +1]

...

Amidst the rhythmic thuds of knives meeting the chopping board.

Lynn’s proficiency in [Cooking] began its incremental rise in experience points.

Whether it pertains to his current focus on the [Cooking] skill or any of the other eight skills he possesses.

As the levels ascend, the amount of experience requisite for advancement also escalates substantially.

For Lynn, this endeavor is not fraught with difficulty but demands unwavering persistence!

Provided sufficient time is invested, leveling up is an inevitable outcome.

Even with a gradual pace of advancement, as long as consistent effort is applied, tangible rewards are assured.

This principle fuels Lynn's tireless dedication to gaining experience.

In stark contrast to tasks that yield no visible results despite demanding endless repetition.

The sense of accomplishment he derives at present is profoundly gratifying.

As Lynn remained immersed in his culinary endeavors and the pursuit of experience points within the kitchen, time elapsed with remarkable swiftness.

Before he was fully aware, the evening had already descended.

Having dedicated the majority of his day to the accumulation of experience, Lynn departed from the cafeteria with steps that felt somewhat weighted.

Perceiving the clammy sensation on his skin and the lingering aroma of grease adorning his clothes.

Lynn offered a helpless shake of his head.

It is perhaps an unimaginable reality.

That a lord, in addition to the fundamental duties of tilling, planting, harvesting, and gathering, also immerses himself in the kitchen, preparing sustenance for the townsfolk!

Furthermore.

There is no other individual within the territory who engages in such a diverse array of labor as he does!

Releasing a warm exhalation, Lynn cast his gaze toward the Lord’s Square.

As the sky began to darken, the townsmen, returning from their day's work, also made their way back towards the territory.

However.

As they traversed the Lord’s Square, their eyes caught sight of the barley, which had been spread out to dry and subsequently gathered into piles.

Their gazes were filled with a vibrant sense of hope.

With the barley secured, more food would be available.

With an abundant food supply, the days of enduring hunger as they once did would be over!

They even proceeded with an air of caution as they neared the area where the barley was stacked.

Anxious that any inadvertent action might lead to damage and subsequent waste of the precious grain.

Only those who have intimately known the pangs of hunger can truly comprehend the profound value of food.

After pausing momentarily, Lynn shifted his attention to Red, who stood behind him.

"Let us return to the castle."

Red’s eyebrows lifted slightly as he responded, "Yes, my lord!"

After taking a few steps forward.

Lynn subtly perceived an alteration in Red’s demeanor, a distinct difference from moments before.

Turning back to face Red, he instructed, "Lead the way."

Upon hearing this, Red displayed a flicker of bewilderment.

Yet, without uttering a word, Red obediently acknowledged the command and quickened his pace, moving to position himself ahead of Lynn.

Lynn surveyed Red from head to toe, finding no discernible changes in his physical build or outward appearance.

What had transformed.

Was the aura Red now projected, an emanation that felt noticeably more grounded and self-assured than previously observed.

Despite being clad in composite armor, it imposed absolutely no restriction on his agility or nimbleness.

Each movement executed was executed with exceptional fluidity and natural grace!

Lynn’s thoughts turned inward as he accessed Red’s personal attribute panel for a closer examination.

[Name]: Red Harper

[Age]: 27

[Abilities]: Hunting Level 3, Planting Level 2, Construction Level 2

[Seven Skills of the Knight]: Hunting Level 3, Horse Riding Level 1, Swordsmanship Level 1

[Attributes]: Attack C-, Defense D, Speed D+, Constitution D+, Energy D-

[Talent]: Wind Element Affinity—possesses a unique resonance with the natural wind element, enabling a keener perception of elemental flow and the harnessing of wind-based power

Focus—enhances accuracy when employing bow and arrow by promoting a calm heart

[Skills]: Precise Shooting—enables the striking of targets with exceptionally high accuracy, irrespective of their stationary or moving status

Herbalism—comprises knowledge of the properties and applications of various herbs, facilitating the collection and concoction of herbal remedies

Tracking Technique—allows for the tracing of a target’s path by deciphering subtle environmental clues such as footprints, broken twigs, and strands of animal hair

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Stunned by the cascade of information presented before him, Lynn found himself marveling at the revelations.

Previously, Red had been informed by the red-haired woman that ancient symbols had infiltrated his very being. I wonder how much time has elapsed since that event? Examining Red’s attribute panel, it was evident that all five primary stats had risen by two tiers. Furthermore, he had acquired a brand-new [Talent] alongside three additional [Skills]! It would seem that the Ranger’s [Special Promotion Book] was directly responsible for enhancing Red’s physical attributes, simultaneously imbuing him with the accumulated knowledge and memories belonging to a Ranger.