Chapter 344

Chapter 344

Even just a Slime, its price is indeed a huge sum for ordinary people.

Most ordinary people cannot afford such an expensive Slime even if they spend all their wealth.

For this situation, Lorant naturally has a solution. He suggested that Lancelot provide a 'loan' service for Slimes to his people.

'Loan' is a completely new concept that has never appeared in this world before. It means that the lord can purchase these Slimes in advance for his people and directly send them to their homes. However, these Slimes are not completely free for the people. When the farmers gain profits from these Slimes, a portion of the fees will be deducted to complete this transaction.

Only after the principal of the Slime is repaid, can the fluff and feathers produced by these Slimes truly belong to these farmers.

This is equivalent to the lord taking on all the risks for his people, and these farmers only need to take good care of these Slimes to gain a large portion of income from these magical Slimes in the near future.

For the villagers, this is completely a matter of only benefits and no harm!

Even though those ordinary people have not received much education, they are quite shrewd when it comes to matters involving their own interests.

When they saw that the first batch of people who raised Slimes not only used the fluff from these Slimes to offset their value, but also, with the consent of the benevolent lord, left a batch of fluff for their families before winter.

That fluff is enough to make a thick winter coat for one person or to give three to five people in the family a thin coat.

Either way, it is enough to make their winter much more comfortable.

Moreover, after being confirmed by the educated children in the village, it only takes a little over two years for the output of these Slimes to offset their own principal, and all the income after that will belong to them!

The fluff and down on the Slimes are all good things! Whether it's selling or making some clothes for the family, it's an excellent choice.

The surrounding people naturally envy those who have Slimes. When the weather gets a little warmer and the noble lords of Black Gold City re-enter the village, these villagers quickly surround them and spontaneously start begging for the qualification to raise Slimes.

By the time it comes to this batch of people, not everyone can raise these Slimes.

The people from the Slime Ranch will conduct a qualification check.

First, they will check whether the villagers who already have Slimes at home are raising these Slimes properly.

Whether there are those who are unwilling to provide nutrient solution on time for these Slimes due to cost concerns, or those who mix water into the nutrient solution or make so-called 'nutrient solution' themselves.

These villagers who seriously violate the regulations of the Slime Ranch will be dealt with according to the severity of the situation. For minor cases, they will be criticized and educated, fined a sum to make them feel the pain and realize the error of their behavior, and will face stricter inspections.

For serious cases, if there is intentional abuse or other intentions towards these Slimes, they will be subject to the most severe investigation, deprived of their right to raise Slimes, and will no longer be able to engage in any work related to Slimes.

This is definitely a huge punishment for the villagers who see the income of the ranch workers increasing day by day.

Although the requirements are strict, they really found a few servants of other noble lords deeply hidden in the territory and cleaned them up properly.

For those who want to apply newly, it is even more troublesome. First, they need to prove that their family has enough energy to take care of these Slimes. Although Slimes are very easy-going and will not easily cause any trouble, raising them in a narrow home is different from raising them in a spacious ranch. If left alone for a long time, they might do something strange.

Especially in situations where all family members are in busy jobs, it is difficult to apply for the qualification.

Secondly, there must be enough space for the Slimes to move around.

There is no need for a large courtyard, but the small yard in front of each household must be well maintained to provide a daily activity space for these Slimes.

At the same time, under the condition of limited quotas, those with difficult family situations will be considered first.

By the time Lorant and Lancelot arrived, almost every household's yard had been leveled and prepared to accommodate Slimes, and many families had those cute little Slimes bouncing in their yards.

Compared to the people in the city, the residents here have a brighter look on their faces, which makes Lorant feel the changes his decisions have brought to these people. Their lives have a better possibility, and they can see that as long as they put in effort, they can gain more rewards.

With hope on the horizon, the people's spirits have been completely transformed.

Using beast pets to change the world and alter people's destinies has always been Lorant's goal.

Lorant most wishes to see beast pets entering ordinary households and becoming an integral part of their lives.

As Lorant and his companion walked along the village's cobblestone path, they saw two children playing outside, chasing their beast pet Slime. A smile naturally spread across his face.

Perhaps this is why beast pets exist in this world.

Thanks to the villagers and this system, the beast pet Slime ranch in the Black Gold Purple Fir territory, though not the largest, consistently ranks first in output.

The beast pet Slimes scattered and hidden in residents' homes undoubtedly play a significant role in this.

Beast pet Slimes that receive one-on-one care produce slightly more fur than those in ranches, and the quality is subtly better.

According to Robert, daily companionship keeps these beast pets happy, which improves the quality of their fur.

The fur collected from these beast pet Slimes is also a common material in high-end Slime products.

Given these positive results, the Blue Star territory plans to implement a beast pet household policy next.

As they passed through the village, they arrived at the Cangzhu River estuary, where a large-scale construction project was underway.

Massive magical machinery hovered above the river, assembling logs at the water's edge from the air.

A major port is set to be built here.

Initially, the Black Gold Purple Fir port will only connect with the Blue Star territory at the other end of Kamkuo, not with other cities.

Once the port is completed and the shipping route opens, the two territories will integrate further.

Black Gold Purple Fir will become Blue Star's most important stronghold, and its residents will serve as the primary workforce for Blue Star's development.

In return, Blue Star will offer these villagers better job opportunities.

These well-known villagers are also the strength Lorant needs most.

Once connected, the two cities are expected to enter a rapid development phase simultaneously, according to the think tank.

In addition to the village, Lorant and his companion visited the village's 'fur collection point' for beast pet Slimes.

Villagers can buy the nutrient solution for beast pet Slimes here and bring their mature Slimes to have their fur collected by specialists.

This makes it easier for villagers to raise beast pet Slimes and lets others see the benefits firsthand, right at their doorsteps.

Only by seeing it for themselves will they truly believe.

Offering incentives to encourage people to take initiative is the best approach.

Lorant stayed in the Black Gold Purple Fir castle for several more days, gathering his think tank to draft a detailed future plan for the territory.

The plan focused on integrating beast pets into daily life and renovating the city and village infrastructure.

A beast pet-friendly city isn't just about offering more services to practitioners with beast pets.

More importantly, it means integrating beast pets into the daily lives of ordinary people.

Only when beast pet Slimes roam the city and bamboo lanterns line the streets can it truly be called a beast pet city. After completing the general plan for the next few decades, news also came from Daisy.

"Tomorrow, Daisy is ready to take action," Lorant said, sitting cross-legged on the soft carpet of the room, looking up at Lancelot.

Lancelot held a plate of freshly baked pastries in his hand. He pulled over a small table and set the plate down in front of them.

"Do we need to go and see?" Lancelot frowned. He had no objections to Lorant's plan to help the princess reclaim her rightful throne, even though he was prone to jealousy. The Earl was not an unreasonable man, especially when it came to Lorant's decisions. Unless he deemed them too dangerous or irrational, the knight would not oppose them.

"Yes, I think we should go and see," Lorant nodded, taking a pastry and stuffing it into his mouth, his eyes narrowing with pleasure, much like a contented cat.

"After all, the Glassy Ice Flame Dogs have already been taken to the scene by Mike. I want to ensure they don't get injured. Besides, such a spectacle is rare. It would be a pity to miss it!"

Lorant was not unaware that a coup meant a battle, but from his perspective, he did not want his pets to suffer even the slightest harm.

The Glassy Ice Flame Dog army had already been dispatched. According to Daisy, this coup should be a very easy and overwhelming action, perfectly aligning with Lorant's philosophy of 'overwhelming force.'

Lancelot raised an eyebrow, observing Lorant's distant gaze, feeling that the latter part of his statement was his true thought, while the former was just an excuse.

As the center of the empire, both the royal family and the Imperial Parliament were located in Holland.

......

In the royal castle on the east side of the city, the most noble-blooded royal family in the empire resided. The other side of the castle was also occupied by the Imperial Parliament, serving as the current administrative center of the empire.

At this moment, in the top-floor meeting room of the castle, seventy-two members who wielded the highest power in the empire had gathered together.