The Low-Key Life of a Necromancer

Without food, we have to reclaim wasteland and build homes.

These slogans have been shouted since humans fled from the southern continent.

At the beginning, people were indeed determined to counterattack and return to the Southern Continent. When they first arrived at the Northern Continent, humans also gathered the strength of the entire race and carried out large-scale construction on the plains.

The new capital and the surrounding defense cities were built with the passion of the people.

However, natural factors in the northern continent prevented the population from being overly concentrated, and the surplus population had to migrate to the colder north, hoping that the wider world could support more people.

As this situation continues to spread to increasingly harsh environments, people's enthusiasm is gradually being exhausted.

But in the town of Gravel Hill, the numbness gradually changed.

"Oh my God, we need more fields, more aquatic products, more people and traveling merchants!"

In a pub near Caiyun Restaurant, people gathered together to drink the choking appetizer sour fruit tea.

As a representative of both the youth and the church, Teresa held an important meeting that concerned everyone's appetite.

"But it's a bit late to open up the land now. The wheat may be killed by the cold wind in the field before it can be harvested."

"Then don't plant wheat. The bean harvest season is shorter. Even if you don't plant beans, you can plant some vegetables, or even sour fruits!"

Theresa's proposal was passed unanimously.

"Let's start the second topic. Fish fillets are delicious, and there are also crispy shrimps and spicy crabs. We must also promote seafood!"

"Boss, you are right, but the nearest Tam River is two days' walk away. It would be dangerous to organize a fishing team."

Wild beasts and monsters often roam the wilderness, and rivers are also the source of life for animals. Unless necessary, human settlements are usually built away from rivers. This is a necessary measure to save lives.

Fortunately, the well combined with the magician's water ball technique can ensure daily drinking water, otherwise mankind would have been defeated in the wilderness long ago.

"It's really dangerous to run to the river frequently, so we have to dig a fish pond, dig a big hole, and then fill it with water!"

"Oh! What a genius idea, boss!"

The second issue was resolved, and everyone was enthusiastic and prayed to the goddess together.

"The great goddess has pointed out the direction for us to move forward! Now, let's start the third topic!"

population.

The size of a region’s population determines its prosperity and also its resilience in the face of threats.

But the number of people cannot be increased just by saying so.

"It's definitely too late to have children now. We need more labor, young and middle-aged people!"

After Theresa asked the question, someone responded immediately.

"We can look around. There were many refugee groups heading north with us. They should be not far from us."

"But the refugee groups that have already settled down are definitely not willing to move to our side again. They can't stand the turmoil."

The dire situation has poured cold water on everyone. Other issues can be resolved, but the population issue is the only one that cannot be solved in a hurry.

"Then we can only send messengers to the city to check. Food is in short supply everywhere this year. Those who can't survive may be willing to come to our side."

"As long as we provide food, shelter and safety, no one will refuse!"

After the originally messy concepts were sorted out through the meeting, everyone found that what needed to be done was not complicated.

"Communication with the outside world can be left to the traveling merchants. There are only a few things we need to do. Form a reclamation team to turn the gravel wasteland into farmland. Those who can use magic will dig fish ponds and build city walls. The others will find a way to build more animal pens!"

After Theresa made the decision, everyone raised their glasses and drank the sour soup in one gulp.

The projects have just begun, but under the guidance of the plan, everyone who participates in the labor knows what they are doing and can see the results of their labor.

Everyone is caught up in an atmosphere of active work, and work efficiency is visibly improved.

Even Theresa, who was hosting the meeting, was surprised. People were in completely different states before and after the meeting.

After the meeting, Theresa found Li and poured out all her questions.

"Li, these are obviously your ideas, why do you want to give up the position of leader to me?"

Theresa was very clear that this meeting gave her a lot more say, which was much more useful than Theresa personally chiseling stones and building walls.

If Theresa gains a few more years of experience and does more things that benefit others, she will surely become the leader of the refugee camp in the future.

This honor should have belonged to Li. Theresa couldn't understand why Li would give up the benefit to someone else.

Is it really for picking up girls?

"Because you are their leader. It was you who brought them to the Gravel Hills and took the risks of migration. I am just an incompetent honorary knight."

Although Theresa is young, she has a very good reputation.

On the other hand, except for those close to him who know about his recent changes, most people's perception of Lee is the same as Teresa's before.

From the perspective of personal values, Theresa is the popular choice to be the leader; from the perspective of personal emotions, there is nothing to lose for Lee in helping Theresa establish her reputation.

"I always feel that your attitude is weird."

Theresa narrowed her eyes slightly, trying to see clearly Li Zang's purpose behind it, but unfortunately she didn't know the story of the dream world, so how could she guess Li Zang's emotions.

"Back to business, I always feel that the burning enthusiasm of the big guys is a bit strange. I think it may not last long."

Li nodded, confirming Theresa's speculation.

Spiritual excitement alone will not last long. If you want to maintain people's enthusiasm for work for a long time, you need corresponding reward measures.

"It would be nice if we could pay everyone, but it's a pity that this matter needs to be decided by the lord."

Most of the people currently involved in the labor are later refugees, and the original free people in the town have all gone out to fight with their lords.

Li's father even withdrew most of the militia's forces, which resulted in the gravel hill being deserted.

"I hope they can come back soon. If they send all of them out to deal with the Kobolds, it will delay production and construction too much."

Just as Li and Theresa started talking about the lord going out to war, they heard the street outside suddenly become noisy.

A lot of people suddenly returned to the town, and they all shouted as if they were in an emergency.

"Holy clergy, is there any holy clergy?"

A militiaman ran past the door, shouting the word "priest", which immediately caught the attention of Theresa and Li.

Theresa immediately rushed out the door, with holy light shining in her hands, revealing her identity.

"Holy clergy, that's great. There are many injured people who need urgent treatment!"

The militiaman pointed to the square in the center of the town to Theresa, then turned around and ran away. It was obvious that he had other tasks to do.

Lee and Theresa looked at the town that suddenly became busy, and all their joy and ease were replaced by solemnity.

"It looks like the expedition is not going well."