After Surviving the Apocalypse, I Built a City in Another World - Chapter 964

Chapter 964: Quiro’s Proposal

Eagle’s team left just after dusk, and a lot of people saw them off—including the lord herself.

“We will prepare the best we could,” Raine said. “You don’t have to worry too much about us. We’re much more capable than you think.”

Eagle’s eyebrows rose, though his eyes ended up on the aborigine not far behind Raine. “I didn’t doubt it,” he said. “To be honest, I feel a bit smug that all our subsidiaries are strong in their own way.”

He patted Raine’s shoulder (which amusingly made Quiro flinch a bit). “Good luck,” he said. “Let’s create an amazing region together.”

…

Raine remained outside the gates as she saw Eagle and the rest of them away. They didn’t take anyone from Belluga this time though.

As she stared, her mind floated elsewhere. She had to admit that she did feel quite a bit unnerved by what was to come. She had a habit of pinching the web of her palm, the space between the thumb and the index finger.

Quiro saw all this and took note, though he didn’t do anything. They only knew each other for a few days, he couldn’t overstep his boundaries.

It was around this time that a familiar pair arrived next to them. “They already left?” Suide asked, with a hint of disappointment in his tone. They were clearing up another zone and had entered through another gate. They encountered a bit of a mob when they were heading back though, causing them to take a few detours so they only managed to get back now.

The handsome man turned to his dark-skinned lover. “I told you we should’ve gotten back earlier. I wanted to buy a few things…”

Orland sighed. “We’ll visit Alterra one of these days,” he said. Suide sparkled.

“You promised!”

Raine was used to their interaction and, combined with the bit of pressure on her shoulder, she went straight to the point.

“He passed on some important news,” she said, turning back to the territory. “Let’s go to the Village Center for a meeting.

“We have a lot to discuss.”

…

A lot of people were watching the interactions. Whether it was Eagle and Raine, as well as Raine and his assistants.

The new aborigines were a little surprised at how their lord was and whispered among themselves. However, they didn’t dare ask too many questions, and when they did, the people had the attitude of ‘such was the case’ and didn’t think too much.

When Quiro got back to the dormitories, he was surrounded by his curious comrades.

Speaking of dormitories, Belluga Village also purchased the dormitory from Alterra for a relatively high price. It was lowered a bit after they used the profit-sharing model instead, wherein a portion of the profits would still go to Alterra.

This was why the dorms in Belluga were much more expensive than the ones in Alterra, though it was still affordable. In fact, to the aborigines, it was still too affordable!

When they met the flushing toilet for the first time, they almost worshipped it.

Anyway, back to the topic. “Who were those people?” one asked. “Why would the Lord himself be seeing them off so respectfully?”

“Yeah, are they from a Town?” another asked. They weren’t familiar with this region so they weren’t sure which Town was the nearest.

Quiro shook his head. “They’re from Alterra Village.”

“A village?”

“That allied territory?” another asked, having heard of the name before. His name was Croat, a perenially grumpy guy with a bulky physique.

He was one of the people tasked to study the territory well, and had heard of the name quite a few times. Considering they had only been here for a few days, it was quite abnormal to hear about another territory—a fellow village—so much.

“I am also curious.”

“Maybe we can join a caravan to see soon,” another said, and many others nodded in agreement.

Quiro looked at them. “But don’t stay out for too long,” he said. “Apparently, Alterra is turning to a Town soon.”

“What?”

There was silence in the room, and various memories made everyone shiver. Their previous Village fell because it was near a newly-upgraded Town east of them.

The monsters that appeared in the region were far stronger than what they were used to, and they were completely unprepared.

They knew the dangers of being near a town too well. However, unlike before, they felt more stable this time because… their lord made it feel stable.

Seeing as the others knew what this meant, Quiro looked at them. “This time, we need to be prepared—we need to be stronger,” he said. “If we let this one fall as well, even after our experiences, then don’t you think it’s shameful?”

Everyone looked at him, their fears calmed down a bit. This place was so good to them—so much better than their previous home. How could they let it get into trouble?

Croat was silent for a bit, before he raised his head and said words that would cause everyone to gasp. “What if we find a way so they don’t upgrade?”

Everyone stared at him. Some looked aghast, while some were seriously considering it.

In order to inhibit an upgrade of another territory would be very difficult, especially if it was an allied territory. They could only attack non-residents, for one, and they could only do so outside of the scope of territories—regardless of whether it was in Alterra, Beluga, or somewhere else entirely.

So how would they do it?

There were also others completely against it. Of course, rather than based on conscience—they did not know Alterra well enough to feel much guilt—they based on the practicality. “It sounds like a powerful territory,” one said. “Do you want it to attack us?”

“Yes, it’s stupid to go against an allied territory—especially a wealthy one!”

Croat’s jaw clenched and glared at them. “Then how do you think we can get through this?” he yelled, voice cracking. “What if it happens again–”

They looked at him. It was understandable that Croat was so sensitive. He lost every one of his family during that mob. He only survived because he was busy fighting monsters off, not realizing many had already breached, unfortunately with his family in the middle of the way.

Quiro sighed, shaking his head. “Don’t even bother,” he said. “I opened this possibility to the Lord before.”

Thinking about it now, it really was shameful. His face turned red every time he remembered that scene.

At the time, Raine looked at him. “They were kind enough to warn us, to give us some time to prepare. Did the town in your place bother to do the same?

“Even if we are weak, we must still have our conscience,” she told him. “I have seen so many dark things, Quiro, and it’s not a place I want to be.”

“Do you not believe we can handle it without resorting to such low tactics?”

When Quiro said this to his companions, word for word, everyone had no choice but to shut up.

They really weren’t used to territories genuinely helping each other out. In their minds, in their worldviews, it was always one for themselves. Territories next to each other were more likely to go to war than to become allies.

However, as time went on, they would soon realize just how different the culture was in this part of the world.

Eventually, even if Belluga did take a long time before it was upgraded, it would definitely develop into an impressive Village in its own right.

This was also the case with the rest of the associate villages. Unlike other regions where the appearance of a strong territory could either break or make others, it was all positive for the territories near Alterra.

And—within the next few years—they would create one of the most solid economic regions the continent had ever seen.