After Surviving the Apocalypse, I Built a City in Another World - Chapter 980

Chapter 980: Newcomer Registration

Micheal had actually sent a message to Alterra the previous night using the Village Center, as lords of allied and subsidiary villages could do. However, him being him, he just told them a surprise was coming with this caravan.

At the time, Ansel sneered. ‘That jerk is always trying to appear mysterious,’ he said, and he was right. One of Micheal’s sources of small joys was to keep people guessing.

Anyway, the leading party was expecting people coming in and they assumed they were someone’s acquaintance. If her children weren’t with her and asking for attention everywhere, it was estimated that Althea herself would be monitoring the changes.

Ansel did go out to greet them when they were notified that the caravan had arrived.

At this time, Juno had already led the newcomers to the Village Center. Juno had been here often enough to know the process and he knew that anyone who missed this step would be recorded as suspicious individuals.

The green-haired warrior didn’t want to commit that technicality when his lord obviously wanted to make a good impression through this ‘delivery’.

They registered one by one, also guided by the concierge there. Even this alone was impressive. Who had so many resources to have a welcoming information desk?

Orz and the others registered with smiles. Even if the captain and the others weren’t here, they’d definitely settle their families here. Only such a territory would give them enough sense of security if they wanted to continue exploring this dangerous world.

“This is where we can register to become residents, right?” Ricky asked, wanting to ask them to take him to where Sunny was.

The concierge smiled at them, used to this question. “Yes, but you cannot register as a resident for now.”

This made everyone flinch and look at her in despair. She felt awkward and cleared her throat.

No matter how many times she went through this, it was hard to get used to being stared at with such… passion by a big group of people.

“I’m not saying you can’t ever do so, but as newcomers you’d have to settle in as Visitors first,” she said, explaining as gently as she could.

Before, she had gotten into a conflict with formerly-rich people demanding residencies. Those people, whether in Terran or here, had some money so they didn’t have to worry about living. To them, being ‘visitors’ was equivalent to being ‘informal settlers’ which was completely below them.

They didn’t dare raise hands on her of course—the rules were strict—but they definitely said a lot of mean things. She even heard of the quintessential demand “Call your manager!” which she honestly didn’t think she’d hear so often in Xeno.

Of course, those people had been taught lessons (in the manual prison, charged for harassment) and were now obedient visitors quietly gathering Contribution Points.

There were also more minor cases but, fortunately, those were settled with words. Still, she would be especially tired that day and she’d definitely be hanging around in bars or in the entertainment street the same night to loosen up the stress and pent-up anger.

Anyway, her job was not easy. Should she request for a raise?

“We now require 50 silver a month and a one-time payment of 2000 Contribution points to become temporary residents,” she said, completely memorizing the script. “To become permanent residents, it is even more expensive at a lump sum of 20 gold and 10,000 contribution points.

“Contribution points can be used to buy other people’s residencies—otherwise, it is non-transferable.”

“Contribution Points?”

This made a few pout. They were so excited to become residents here!

Ben frowned and patted his wife’s soft shoulder. Since they might be exploring the outside a lot, they’d be leaving their family members behind. There would definitely be a lot of protection to residents compared to visitors.

For instance, in some rich territories they had been to, residents could not be easily kicked out of the territory. They could get imprisoned, but at least they wouldn’t be exposed to the outside world.

How could they be rest assured enough to leave if they didn’t have this protection?

“Territories are usually welcoming of new residents, right?” He asked. “Why are they so strict?”

The concierge smiled, though her smile seemed a little smug. “Our Elders have determined that we will be upgrading to Town soon, and they didn’t want the town to risk defeat.

“In order to defer the upgrade, a lot of measures were implemented—including limiting the number of residents and population we’d have,” she said. “In fact, your batch of refugees should be among the last batch we would be accepting.”

Everyone looked at each other, unsure whether they were hearing this correctly. “Excuse me?”

Miss Concierge continued with her explanation. “According to the elders, they will only upgrade the village when they are certain we wouldn’t be defeated as a Level 1 Town.”

They didn’t hide this fact at all, because it was a good way for potential attackers to detract. Or, at least, have second thoughts.

On paper, this seemed really arrogant. Who would be so sure they’d be undefeated? Especially when they were still in the lower rung?

Regardless, it was definitely enough to startle anyone who heard of it.

“Seriously?” Orz and his brother asked. The Lady Concierge nodded.

“Yes, seriously.”

The newcomers looked at each other. Was it true?

Not only was this territory—built at the same time as theirs—already on its way to becoming a Town, but they were also confident that they could strengthen themselves to the point that they’d be undefeatable by Towns—all while still being a village!

Should they be amazed or should they be worried?

This was an awesome territory, leading them to be proud, but what if it caused its fall instead?

They gulped, seriously pondering. Of course, the exploration could come later—families first! They also need to find the Captain!

Reuben stepped forward, smiling at the woman. “Where can we find a list of citizens? We want to find our relatives,” he said. “I heard we can also make announcements here.

The woman blushed a bit and nodded. “Would you like to use our announcement service? You can send up to 100 words all around the territory for only 10 silver!”

“We also have investigator teams around here,” she said. “You can pay them and they could look for information in your stead! They’re not cheap though.”

Everyone nodded, hearts racing in excitement.

Regardless of the price, if it meant finding their relatives, then it’d be worth it!!