Half Elf Ranger

Chapter 190 What exactly is guarding

"Since the tragedy that occurred when the hobgoblins attacked Upper Falls Town half a year ago, the half-elf leaders in the upper city quickly drew a clear line from the lower city, and you left Upper Falls without a word.

Albert was impulsive and went to reason with them, but he was beaten half to death and almost lost his life.In desperation, the defense work of the town was also undertaken by me and Carlos, step by step from the devastated lower city to the current thriving and prosperous scene. "

Torvi puffed out the smoke, the fire flickered in the pipe, and the owl smoke slowly floated out of his mouth along with the words:
"The half-elves in Uptown also suffered heavy losses half a year ago. We can all understand that even if they don't care about the defense work of Uptown Town, it doesn't matter.

After all, they only have more than 100 people left, and they can't change the situation of the battle, but a small town based in the wilderness, relying on more than 1000 players in our lower city, it is impossible to pass it on.

In Pushang Town now, I think you should be able to see that with the opening of trade routes, many war-weary players have withdrawn one after another. In addition to trying our best to retain them, we can only stabilize the development of the town by increasing the foreign population. , the prerequisite for increasing the foreign population is to have enough living area.

So what I mean is that the half-elves are the original owners of Waterfall Town. In order to repay their kindness of taking them in, they can completely not participate in all the defense work of the town, but live there in peace and stability. The lower city will bear it all, but..."

"But they must make room for your development in the upper city, right? Lord Torvi." Before Torvi could finish speaking, Thorn, who stood still, directly clarified the intention of his long speech.

Torvi's words also made him understand why Albert had such a deep hatred for Uptown.

However, the so-called 'theory' is a bit intriguing. As for Albert's character, Thorne knew it well and didn't point it out.

"In today's Xiacheng District, in addition to the floating population, the resident population is only more than 900 people. The area of ​​the Xiacheng District can be squeezed even if an additional 900 people are added. If it is still not enough for living, you can also put all the stone The houses are built into high-rise buildings, so your so-called narrow location is simply not true." Thorne thought for a moment, and retorted leisurely.

"Thorn, that's not how you calculated the account. You are not in charge of the family, and you don't know how expensive it is." After listening to Thorne's analysis, the pure-blooded elf player dressed as a businessman gave him a wry smile, and explained to him in detail:

"Poshang Town is located in the northernmost part of the Corina Peninsula. It is outside the sphere of influence of Seput City. It is the only town closest to the Emerald Field and the Great Sword Scar Mountain Range. Fifteen kilometers westward, you can directly reach the edge of the Great Sword Scar Mountain Range. , out of the valley to the south is the Emerald Field.

With the establishment of Waterfall Town, the Emerald Field and Great Swordscar Mountains, which are rich in natural resources, will attract more foreigners, travelers, adventurers, and businessmen, and Waterfall Town is the best place for them to stay. The prosperity of this town standing on the waterfall has been destroyed.

You are right, the lower part of Pushang Town can indeed accommodate a lot of people, but the people in the whole town need to eat, drink, and develop the economy, especially in the face of threats from humanoid creatures, armed forces use The money is piled up, and the money didn't just fall out of thin air.

If you just build a residential area, then the commercial area, hotel, wizard tower, lumber mill, farmland, breeding area, etc., which are crucial to the economic development of the town, and even the temples and monasteries of the gods in the future need to be paid for. They vacated space, so the area of ​​the lower city was simply not enough. "

"Then you mean that for the economic development of Pushang Town, the most correct way is to demolish all the residential areas in the lower city and move them into the upper city." After listening to the elf player's analysis, Thorne probably understood what the other party meant.

"Kelsen's words probably mean this. Besides, most of the upper city area is already in a state of desertion. Putting it there is a waste of resources. You should also know the tower on the west cliff. If we have that tower Tower, why spend a lot of money to rebuild it."

Torvi nodded slightly, and then asked back: "Thorn, do you know why the tower we are in has only two floors and has not started construction?"

Thorne subconsciously shook his head.

"The reason why the work was suspended was because there was a problem with the capital chain of Pushang Town. I also sent my magic pet to inspect the high tower on the west cliff. It is a complete wizard tower. If the half-elf leader is willing to let go , we can save a lot of funds for building towers, and then use the funds to defend the town." Seeing Thorne shaking his head, Torvi told him earnestly:

"Thorn, you have to understand that we are doing this for the sake of the future of Upper Falls Town. The half-elves in Upper Town are just freeing up some extra space, and the impact on them is dispensable."

The Lower City of Falls Town has two forces. Carlos on the west bank is mainly responsible for dealing with all threats outside the town, while Torvi is responsible for the economic development of the town. For Torvi's analysis, even Thorne has a headache This kind of topic also understands their intentions.

This is a difficult question for him!

After Torvi explained the ins and outs to him clearly, he asked him to make a choice.

From the eyes of everyone looking at him, they can feel that they are all waiting for his position, whether to stand on the side of the half-elf native residents in the upper city, like the leader of the half-elf, or to stand on the player's side, no matter what Fight for more interests for them as much as possible.

Standing in the silent conference room, Thorn's expression flashed in a trance, recalling the last words of his ranger mentor, the half-elf girl Lilia's melancholy eyes and haggard expression, and the heavy voice of the leader Ost sigh...

The sorceress Andelina even told him with a smile that she planned to live in seclusion in the tower in the future and didn't want to participate in the muddy waters of Fallstown.

At this time, Thorne finally understood what he wanted to protect in his heart, and what he wanted to protect was the half-elves left after the war in Uptown.

They are a group of races that have been squeezed out by humans and elves, because only half-elfs can truly understand the hardships of living in the gap between the two races, so they like to live together with people of the same race.

The Upper Town of Waterfall Town is a warm haven for half-elf vagrants. They just want to live there quietly without being disturbed by external factors, and slowly absorb those half-elf comrades who have been excluded from various regions.

As for these players in the lower city, he used to sympathize with them for having the same experience as himself, because they are all from the same world, which makes him have a natural affinity for these people, so he is also willing to help these homeless people homeable people.

But now everything has changed, as he retreats step by step, the one who greets him is pressing step by step.

Human nature is innate, it includes profit-seeking or profit-seeking, but there is nothing wrong with this nature, without this profit-seeking, the world would not exist, but all things in nature, except human beings, are content, but human beings are different , people are not so easy to satisfy, including himself.

He even wondered, if he left Fallstown forever, or if he didn't have the strength to defeat the Storm Lord Albert, would the two lords in the lower city cut off the moral restraint, and eventually they would bring their sharp swords all the way to the upper city There are only more than 100 half-elf original residents left.

Probably, Thorne thought to himself.

After all, in addition to being wider than the lower city, the upper city area also has inherent defensive advantages, and there is a relatively complete wizard tower.

"I think you sometimes look like a heavy-hearted person, but sometimes I think you are too simple." Thorne suddenly recalled Andelina smiling and expressing her opinion on him.

The people in the lower city just took advantage of his simplicity and the importance of Fallshang Town in their hearts, restrained him with morality, and used the future of Fallshang Town as an excuse to force him to make a choice that was beneficial to them.

"At least when it comes to the situation in Upper Falls, you do see it more clearly than I do. No wonder you keep persuading me not to have too much contact with people in the lower town." Thinking of the sorceress, Thorne thought to himself Whisper a few words.

Immediately afterwards, his vacillating mentality became firm, and his confused expression became clear, because he already knew what he should do.

The Upper Town of Waterfall Town originally belonged to the half-elves, and they were just outsiders. Since they were outsiders, they should have the attitude that outsiders should have, instead of deliberately thinking about how to turn against the guests.

"At the beginning, you gathered under the maple forest in Pushang Town. It was I who tried my best to persuade the half-elf leader to take you in and develop here, and you also signed an agreement with the half-elf leader to ensure that the life of the half-elf would not be disturbed.

Therefore, the territory of the upper city is not allowed to be touched by anyone. If you feel that the territory is not enough, then tear down the city wall or expand a new city wall, and continue to expand outward, instead of coveting the land behind you. "

Thorn straightened his waist, touched the hilt of his sword, looked around with sharp eyes, and said in an unquestionable tone: "As for the tower, it already belongs to the private property of the dragon vein warlock, what do you think?" Don't even think about it."

Following Thorne's sonorous and forceful words, most people in the conference room showed astonished eyes, obviously feeling inconceivable about Thorne's sudden change.

"The safety of Pushang Town is all guarded by our people in the lower city. Without our people in the lower city, what do those half-elves use to defend? It's just the land, why does your companion, as an outsider, sit back and enjoy the benefits and occupy a tower by himself." The trickster Chris got up angrily, pointing to Thorne and questioning.

"Yeah, the land in the upper city is of no use to the half-elves, why can't you persuade them to share it?" The elf player dressed as a businessman also took the opportunity to chime in: "Only when the strength of the lower city becomes stronger, the upper city will be more powerful." Be firm, it's a win-win situation, don't be so stubborn, Thorne."

"Why?" Hearing the other party's unreasonable questioning and the other's persuasion, Thorne was unmoved, but let out a cold snort, his indifferent eyes met Chris's.

"Zheng!"

"Just rely on this long sword in my hand!" Under the wandering eyes of everyone, Thorn suddenly pulled out the long sword that slays demons.

"boom!"

The sharp long sword pierced the marble table, and cold light flashed from the sharp blade, converging on the demonic runes on the edge of the sword body. The twisted dark red runes looked like demons struggling in pain.

"Ugh!"

In the tense conference room, a deep sigh echoed for a long time. Master Qingchen glanced at the two of them, got up slowly and said:

"You are too persistent, all things develop naturally, grow all things without taking them as your own, promote all things without holding on to meritorious deeds, grow all things without being their masters, we can't force everything in the world, we have to conform to things The natural law of occurrence and development, so we must be content, know how to stop, and know what is constant, so that the mind can be peaceful and the spirit can be sublimated.

Both the upper city and the lower city belong to the town of Falls. The half-elves are a group of lonely vagrants who are rejected by humans and elves. They just want to have a territory that truly belongs to the half-elves. They don't want to be disturbed by foreign races and live quietly. That's all.

And what about us?Why don't we?
Those players who are brave enough to establish a territory in the wilderness are not all against the rules and regulations of the original residents' society. They don't want to be inferior to others, and they just want to have a territory that truly belongs to us.

Back then, it was unbelievable that half-elves who rejected alien races could accept us. Now, why can't we respect them and not disturb their quiet life?

Why can't we learn tolerance?Tolerance is respect for one's own life, it is a kind of deep self-cultivation, a state of being kind to life and others.

It is a magic weapon to resolve conflicts and a good medicine to eliminate estrangement. It can bring more tranquility and peace to oneself and others. Tolerance is the generosity of all rivers and rivers, and it is the openness and heartiness of laughing at the situation. The world also gave itself a boundless sky. "

After Master Qingchen finished speaking, he glanced around calmly, sat down slowly, and stopped talking, and everyone sitting around the conference table bowed their heads in silence.

"The Pushang Town is not only the Pushang Town in your lower city, it is also my Pushang Town. Anyone who tries to threaten the safety of the Pushang Town will be my enemy." Thorne listened to Master Qingchen's speech. After some words, he put the long sword into its sheath, and said to everyone word by word.

Then Thorne turned to look at Master Qingchen, calmed down, leaned slightly and said in a respectful tone: "You are a respectable master, I hope you will walk on a road that will never get lost, Master Qingchen. "

"Heaven and earth are just a precarious journey, day and night are just the portals of time, and the innocence of life is the true meaning of life. I hope you can find the meaning of living in the loneliness of growing up, half-elf ranger, Thorne." Qing Chen The master showed a gentle smile to Thorne, and sincerely blessed him.

"Thank you for your advice, farewell!" As soon as Thorn finished speaking, he turned and left without hesitation.

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　Thanks to the boss: Yiyin for the reward, thank you for your support! ! !

　　
　
(End of this chapter)