The festivities continued until the second half of the night.

On the last night of the Great Desert, if it weren't for Chu Guang's haste to get a limited-time unboxing event on the official website, those noisy little players would be eager to be in the game until dawn.

These guys really can't wait to live in the "game world......

The next day, Chu Guang got up early.

Yawning and lifting the curtain, he stepped out of the tent when he saw Rama standing in the doorway wearing the ten-style "oath" exoskeleton.

This exoskeleton was captured from the hands of the Enlightenment Society, and the model belongs to the standard equipment of the People's Union Army, which emphasizes the defense against rifle bullets and explosive fragments more than the police model of the five-type "light cavalry".

After the Alliance repaired it, it was repainted with a layer of cement plaster, and affixed with the identification of friend or foe, which was considered the equipment of the Alliance.

In order to familiarize herself with the use of the exoskeleton as soon as possible, she has almost worn it to sleep since receiving this set of equipment.

Seeing Chu Guang walking out of the tent, Lu Bei, who was guarding the door, immediately stepped forward to give him a military salute and said.

"My lord, she's been standing here at dawn."

Chu Guang nodded, looked at Rama who was standing at the door, and said softly.

"What's the matter?"

Following Lu Bei's example and putting his right fist on his chest, Rama lowered his head and said respectfully.

"You told me last night that you would arrange my future work this morning."

It seems that there is such a thing.

Chu Guang originally planned to ask the Adria captain what was the matter with him last night, but when he thought that the big nose had probably not gotten up yet, he looked at Rama and said.

"Now that you've put on this set of armor, you must have realized it in your heart, so I won't talk nonsense."

After a pause, Chu Guang continued.

"Come with me, and I'll introduce you to someone."

"Who?"

"Your future partner."

Partner?

Rama was stunned, but saw that Chu Guang had already passed by her and walked towards the other side of the camp, so he followed closely.

The group came to a tent.

At this moment, the curtain of the tent was opened, and a fair and beautiful face met Rama's eyes.

It was a well-groomed woman with long, pale blonde hair tied in a high ponytail with a modest headband.

The first reaction when he saw her was that Rama had a thought in his heart, that person did not look like a person of the same world at all.

Even if she was wearing only a very ordinary jacket and dirt-resistant denim trousers, it was difficult to completely hide the elegance of her gestures.

A distant concept came to Rama's mind, the man was like the young lady of the big landowner's family, but not so much.

"Dear Administrator...... Good morning. Seeing the manager, Theresa had a surprised expression on her face, and she bowed slightly and said.

"It's the same, good morning."

After a brief hello, Chu Guang looked at Rama on the side and introduced, "This is the girl I mentioned to you on the phone." ”

Hearing this, Teresa's eyes lit up and she looked at the lady in the exoskeleton.

"You're Lady Rama, aren't you?"

Rama replied with an embarrassed expression.

"Yes, it's me...... Who are you? ”

Teresa curled her lips and said in a pleasant voice.

"My name is Teresa, a resident from the Alliance...... However, it may seem strange to say that this is one of the Alliance's recovery areas from now on. ”

"She used to be one of the princesses of the Falcon Kingdom, but now she has given up that status and is now a resident of the Alliance."

Looking at Rama, who was confused, Chu Guang concisely introduced Teresa's past, and then continued.

"She first worked as a handyman and bookkeeper in the homeless home, and after the establishment of Fallen Leaf City, she accompanied the expeditionary force through the Lion Kingdom and arrived in the Honey Badger Kingdom, where she was responsible for coordinating the management of relief supplies, part of the post-war reconstruction work, and helping local survivors."

"According to her former boss, Maban, the lord of Fallen Leaf City, and her former partner, Yard Honeybadger, she has excelled in her work, so I intend to appoint her as the lord of Pioneer City, responsible for the administration and management of this settlement."

Like several other survivor colonies, Pioneer City's first lord was still appointed by the Alliance.

Chu Guang needed a candidate with sufficient management experience and practical experience, who had done specific survivor rescue work, and who could understand the Alliance's creed.

As for identity.

This has never been a problem in the league.

His chief of staff was originally a surrendered Willant officer, the lord of Dawn was once a serf, and the lord of Dawn was a deserter before.

Rama, as for him, has no experience in management and prefers to be a warrior rather than sitting in an office and working on papers.

Holding Rama's hands, Teresa stared intently at the girl's simple eyes and said in a serious tone.

"I heard your story, and I was touched by your determination to stay behind for those who have not yet been saved, and I wanted to do something for you through my own efforts...... Please lend me your strength in the future! ”

Gazed at by those fiery eyes, Rama's expression became more and more embarrassed, and his voice unconsciously hesitated a little.

"I, I've actually just made up my mind to become a fighter, and I may not be very skilled at shooting, and I may not be as reliable as you think......"

"What's going on?"

Bending the corners of her mouth, Teresa said softly.

"No one ever comes, it's courage and determination that are more important than the result, and in my opinion you are the most reliable person."

"Before joining the Alliance, I was just a vase in the court, and it wasn't until I met many people that I gradually realized that the meaning of life can have a lot more to pursue than the part that was designed...... Compared to me, who is an afterthought, you who dare to take the initiative to stand up and face the barbarism in the wasteland are already very strong. ”

Rama's tense expression couldn't help but loosen slightly, and his sunken eyes unconsciously reddened slightly.

Chu Guang glanced at Teresa in a slight surprise.

I haven't seen each other for a while, but this guy has really grown a lot.

He already saw some politicians in her, but she was not mature in some places.

Pioneering the city will be a challenge for her.

The number of survivors in this colony is small, but it will accept many survivors from the Great Desert in the future. There are wastelanders, blue coats, and even old popsicles from two hundred years ago.

How to deal with the relationship between different groups, solve the needs of each group with limited resources, and let people unite instead of fighting in conflicts...... The problems that need to be solved by her will be as high as a hill.

However, Chu Guang is still quite confident in this guy.

Resume aside, if she can clear the "dungeon" of Honey Badger City with the bloodline debuff, she will basically be able to graduate from herself.

It's just that every time he thinks of this, Chu Guang can't help but wonder.

Lu Bei, a simple man who has been with him for so long, and is so close, should have gained some knowledge, but the result is still the same.

Aside from adoring himself more than before, the young man was stunned at all.

Chu Guang didn't hate this loyal young man, loyalty was a valuable quality, but unfortunately, he still had a long way to go before he became a pillar of his own.

Originally, Chu Guang wanted to let him out to be the commander of the Third Corps of the Alliance, but now it seems that the Guards Corps is more suitable for him.

Retracting his gaze from Teresa's body, Chu Guang looked at Rama.

"I said that I would explain the specific work to you today."

"The alliance intends to establish a new corps, which is mainly engaged in search and reconnaissance missions, positioned as a special operation, and will be stationed in the area of the Great Desert for a long time, with the pioneer city as a base for activities."

"The commander of this corps will be you. Your mission is not only to search for survivors in the ruins and exterminate the mutant horde, but also to recruit reliable companions from among the rescued survivors, teach them how to use weapons, and encourage them to join your cause. ”

After a pause, Chu Guang continued.

"As Teresa said, unproficiency has never been a problem with me, people never show up...... I hope that by this time next year, I will see a good corps commander and a group of experienced soldiers. ”

His right fist slammed into his chest, and Rama said with a solemn expression.

"I will not disappoint you!"

Chu Guang smiled, looked at the brave girl and nodded, and then looked at the tents of the survivors in the distance.

"Those people chose to stay with you."

"Just don't live up to their expectations."

……

Regarding the name of this newly formed corps, Chu Guang originally planned to ask Rama for his own opinion, but he himself was at a loss and couldn't make up his mind.

In the end, the troublesome work of choosing a name was thrown back into Chu Guang's hands.

He didn't really have any good ideas, and he didn't want to waste time on trivial issues, so he simply opened a poll post on the forum to ask for players' opinions.

To Chu Guang's surprise, the players were enthusiastic about the troublesome things he was, and they all gave him advice.

It's just that there are many different names.

What the Eleventh Space Marine Regiment and the Order of the Sisters of Combat have popped up...... What do these guys think of the Alliance?

In the end, Chu Guang picked a slightly more reliable and easy-to-remember name, and simplified it against the names of other regiments in the alliance.

“…… What about the Thorn Corps? ”

Thorn Corps......

Reciting the name over and over again, Rama suddenly seemed to have received some kind of inexplicable revelation, or inspiration.

She pressed her right fist to her chest and said in a solemn voice.

"Thank you, Administrator, for the name."

She seemed pleased with the name, it seems.

Chu Guang nodded and said happily.

"Then it's decided."

In this way, the Thorn Corps was officially formed.

Coming from the wilderness, they will select like-minded companions from among the rescued survivors.

Of course, the Thorn Corps, like other NPC Corps, also welcomes players who are interested in the Great Desert to join.

……

Shortly after Chu Guang explained the specific work of the Thorn Corps to Rama, Captain Adria finally woke up from his deep sleep.

Shaking his head with a splitting headache, Adria grabbed his personal guard and said with a spittle.

“…… What about Chu Guang? Administrators of the Alliance...... Go and call him, and say I have something important to talk to him." ”

Looking at the chief who had not yet sobered up, the guard said with a smile.

"My lord, the Alliance's airships are ready to anchor, and I see their administrator next to the pod...... If you sleep a little longer, you won't see him anymore. ”

As soon as he heard this, Adria suddenly felt a thrill, and the wine woke up instantly.

"Anchoring?"

The guard nodded.

"Hmm...... I heard that they were going back to the valley province. ”

"Take me there!"

Looking at Adria who turned over and got out of bed, the guard was stunned for two seconds and hurriedly responded.

"Yes!"

Without bothering to wash, Adria put on his coat and went out, trotting all the way, finally finding Chu Guang before the Iron Heart put away its anchor chain.

This guy drank a lot yesterday, and there was a strong smell of alcohol all over his body, which made Chu Guang frown and take a step back.

In other words, this guy's nerves are big enough, and he dared to get drunk in the enemy camp less than half a month after the ceasefire agreement was signed.

He was busy explaining the work of the new settlement and the corps just now, and he almost forgot about this guy.

"Hiccup—thank you for your hospitality," Adria barely bred up, trying to make herself look less scruffy, and then cleared her throat vigorously, "I'll treat you to two drinks next time I get a chance." ”

Looking at this guy's drunken appearance, Chu Guang teased.

"You're welcome, as long as you don't feel embarrassed, it's okay to stay here tonight."

Still embarrassed, Adria coughed dryly with a red face and continued, "I have a proposal. ”

Chu Guang: "Say it." ”

Adria spoke quickly.

"Your camp is so big, and now there are a group of people left, so many barracks are empty and empty, why don't you lend us a few?"

The soldiers of the alliance had been expanding the camp before, and many of the barracks were left there after they were built, not to mention how complete the living facilities were, but at least there was water and electricity, and it was certainly much more comfortable to live in than the broken tents they carried on their airships.

It's November, winter has already arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, and even if this year is traditionally a mild winter, snow will fall as late as December.

Especially considering the specific heat capacity of the sand, the night temperature in the great desert is as low as minus ten degrees, and it is not good to live in that kind of linen tent to freeze to death......

Looking at Captain Adria with an embarrassed face, Chu Guang didn't embarrass him, and asked casually.

"How much do you want?"

"100 ......"

Seeing that Chu Guang's eyes gradually became weird, Adria hurriedly explained, "Of course, I didn't borrow your house in vain...... I'll pay! How about paying in dinars? ”

Looking at Adria who hurriedly explained, Chu Guang couldn't help but be a little amused.

If it were a regular wasteland guest, or a slightly smaller survivor settlement, these big-nosed people would have already started to rob it, and where would they negotiate to pay.

This bargaining look really doesn't look like those officers with a nose that is in the sky.

"Pay? What is the use of asking for dinars. ”

Looking at Captain Adria, who still wanted to fight for it, Chu Guang's heart suddenly moved, and he continued, "Let your governor talk to me, I can't tell you clearly." ”

Seeing that things were still turning around, Adria, who had just fallen to the bottom, was overjoyed and immediately said.

"Good! Wait for me! ”

"You'd better hurry," Chu Guang glanced at the time on the VM and said briefly, "We're going to leave at noon." ”

……

Without staying long in the Alliance's camp, Captain Adria immediately returned to the camp next to the Adjudicator, and through the ship's messenger, he contacted Governor Cohen, who was waking up from his 100-square-meter luxurious bedroom, to report on his and the officers' difficulties.

In a nutshell, the Adjudicator's faults are not small, and it will take a lot of time to completely fix them. If nothing else, these more than 1,000 people have to spend the winter in the great desert.

Although food and drink can be transported from the Falcon Kingdom, safety is a problem that can never be solved.

In particular, the Enlightenment Society is eyeing the shadows, and no one can guarantee whether the rats in the gutter will be killed.

After listening to Captain Adria's bitterness, Cohen had no choice but to send a communication request to Chu Guang, expressing his desire to rent part of the barracks in the camp and provide them to the Wilantes stranded in the Great Desert.

However, after listening to Chu Guang's offer, Cohen suddenly couldn't help but squirt.

"100 silver a day for a room?! Are you crazy? ”

Looking at Cohen in the hologram, Chu Guang said without blushing.

"The price of the entire Dawning City is at this price, of course, if you rent it on a monthly basis, I can also give you a nine-percent discount."

That's certainly not the price of Dawning City.

In the case of the Highway Town Inn in Dawning City, for example, the cheapest room even costs less than 10 silver coins a day.

However, this did not prevent him from taking the falsely reported price and knocking the Willantes hard.

Chu Guang knew very well that even if he doubled his offer, it would definitely be more cost-effective than building a camp in the Great Desert by themselves.

If nothing else, just a question of fresh water supply is almost unsolvable with the current situation of the Wilantes.

If they want to drill a well in the Great Desert to get water, they have to drill at least a 100-meter-deep well, and with the current industrial capacity of the Falcon Kingdom, unless they bring the drilling equipment from the west of the Great Desert, there is no way at all.

Pinching his sour eyebrows, Cohen said with a headache.

“…… Where the hell am I going to get your broken coins...... Is silver mining okay? ”

"That's not necessary," Chu Guang waved his hand, "Although we use silver coins, they are not silver standards, can you understand?" ”

Cohen stared at Chu Guang fiercely and said word by word.

"What the hell do you want? It's a big deal for ourselves—"

Chu Guang coughed lightly, interrupting him.

"The town of Bicester needs fresh water, and I plan to rent a section of water supply from the nearest embankment in Oasis 2 and build a water pipeline to Bicester town to solve the domestic and industrial water problems of the local residents...... Ten years, how about a million silver coins? ”

After a pause, he added later.

"Of course, we can actually transfer water from Oasis 3, but the cost of the 170-kilometer pipeline is too expensive compared to Oasis 2, which is just next door. Ten years from now, we're paying you based on your water consumption, what do you think? ”

This is his plan with reference to the Petra Fortress.

According to several players of the White Bear Knights, the fresh water resources there are purchased from the nearest river embankment, and they are paid for according to the amount of water used.

However, Cohen didn't understand the market when he first arrived, and he didn't necessarily know what the production capacity of a water supply section was, so Chu Guang didn't talk to him about water consumption, and directly rented it by time.

In fact, the "maximum" capacity of a water supply section can supply one million cubic meters of fresh water a year, which is equivalent to half of the water volume of Poyang Lake.

Ten years is enough time for him to build an underground lake out of thin air in the desert.

As for the remaining energy of the embankment?

That kind of thing the hell knows.

The fresh water produced by the river embankment is like the oil buried in the soles of the feet of several big dogs over there, and it is pumped every day, and it will be used when it can be used anyway.

In any case, it is also a seawater desalination device powered by nuclear fusion, and it will not be used up in ten years.

As Chu Guang had predicted, Cohen's focus was not at all on how much fresh water could be produced in a single water supply section.

After staring at Chu Guang for a long time, a most inconsequential question suddenly popped out of his mouth.

"Do you still have to pay for the water pipes?"

Chu Guang coughed.

"That's not necessary."

Even if you use someone else's faucet, you have to ask someone to help him repair the water pipe, and he can't do that kind of lack of morality.

Cohen didn't speak for a long time, but he was thinking about it.

Decade......

As soon as this agreement was signed, the fresh water supply of Bicester Town was in his hands, and if the alliance wanted to attack him one day, he only needed to twist the water dragon, and the alliance would definitely have to succumb.

As for renting a water supply section for a million silver coins, whether the price is expensive or cheap, he doesn't really care.

A river embankment has at least eight sections of water supply, and even if one is rented to the Alliance, it is not much of a problem, let alone the property of a vassal state.

With a reluctant look on his face, Cohen nodded.

"Deal! But first I have to say that the price of renting a camp and other expenses must also be written in this contract! ”

There was no stable trade relationship between the two sides at the moment, and he didn't want the alliance to increase the rent of the camp by zero as soon as he agreed to come down on the front foot.

Not to mention a million silver coins, even 10 million, or even 100 million, can't stand it.

Chu Guang smiled and nodded.

"No problem, though...... Before signing the contract, I also have to give you a heads up. ”

Cohen narrowed his eyes at him.

"Wake up."

"The Willantes are in our camp and must abide by our laws and regulations, including looting, stealing, and ......"

Seeing that the face of this big nose was not good-looking, Chu Guang saved a little face for him, and said in a very soft voice, "And all behaviors that are not allowed by civilized society are regarded as crimes in the land of the Alliance. If something unpleasant happens, we will not open your nose to the side, and we will punish the perpetrators in accordance with the laws of the Alliance. ”

"So if you don't want a diplomatic dispute, or even worse, you'd better spend some time trying to restrain your subordinates."

Cohen stared at Chu Guang with a dark face.

"You don't need to say it, I'll do it!"

Chu Guang nodded and said with a smile.

"That couldn't be better."

(End of chapter)