"Let us experiment on your soldiers' bloodline with your Hero's Blood and find a serum that would automatically upgrade them to Tier 2 warriors, and those that come after them would be able to breakthrough the Tier 2 rank easily"
the scientist proposed, causing Jax to gasp in awe at the idea.
He couldn't help but contrast this scientist's willingness to offer advice and a discounted price with the purely greedy dwarf leader he had been working with.
"I'm interested, Tell me how much for everything?"
Jax asked eagerly, fully committed to the idea.
"Well, I would work on upgrading your barracks, but I think your builder team should focus on constructing the factory for us,That is where our project will begin," the leading scientist explained.
"And it will take about a day to yield results, so the faster the factory is built, the sooner we will have the serum,"
The leader scientist continued, absentmindedly stroking his clean-shaven jaw, like there was some beards there.
This news only made Jax's lips twitch in annoyance.
He had been actively avoiding the greedy builder dwarf, using the spirit communication system to send messages instead.
But now, with the need for a new construction project, he would have to face him and direct him to the location he wanted them to build the new factory, that would be run by the scientists.
"Okay, I will see him, but let me settle the balance now, How much am I supposed to pay?" Jax inquired, wanting to get these financial details sorted.
"6,500 spirit coins in total," the scientist replied calmly.
Upon hearing this amount, Jax's face went blank as he stared at the scientist in disbelief.
The scientist, frustrated by the lack of reaction, lightly slapped Jax's face twice to snap him out of his daze.
"What the f**k! 6,500 spirit coins?, Are you trying to rob me?, I haven't even met with that greedy builder yet, and you're already ripping me off."
" Now I'm starting to wonder if you and the builder are brothers from the same mother," Jax shouted, his frustration boiling over.
"Oh, please, Your Highness, don't compare me to that short i***t who only knows how to smash things, And let me assure you, my mother never gave birth to anyone with an IQ lower than 200,"
the old scientist retorted with a snort of disdain.
After taking a moment to calm himself, Jax realized that if he wanted to progress, he would have to spend his spirit coins.
Reluctantly, he sent the promised p*****t to the scientist.
"I'll deal with the builder and ensure that they start constructing the factory lab as soon as possible,"
Jax declared as he left the barracks, leaving the scientist to work on the upgrades.
He understood that once the barracks was upgraded, he would be able to recruit a new type of troop—the sss archers, renowned as the "Archers of Gods"
They had the innate ability to hit every target they aimed at.
They didn't even require any training to become proficient with their bows and arrows.
And Jax believed that their skills would only improve with experience in battle.
The lady at the counter had mentioned that with the upgrade, he would also be able to recruit a hero who specialized in the same class as the archers.
This prospect filled him with excitement, as he was eager to see how this new hero would complement the archers and strengthen his defenses.
Jerome's advice had influenced him, and he was determined to become strong enough to defend himself when war eventually broke out.
While Connor was formidable, Jax knew that he couldn't face all the captains of their opponents alone in battle.
However, with a skilled archer fighting alongside him, Jax hoped knew the new Hero could assist in sniping down the captains from a distance while Connor engaged them in close combat.
Jax believed this strategy would greatly increase their chances of victory, if he was ever to face Jerome ten captain in future or a similar force.
Furthermore, recruiting the female sss archers would provide some much-needed diversity and company for the soldiers.
They had been conversing mainly with male soldiers, and Jax hoped that the presence of female archers would create a more balanced and comfortable environment.
As his thoughts wandered, Jax briefly pondered the possibility of the soldiers engaging in romantic relationships.
After all, they would now have members of the opposite s*x to interact with.
However, he quickly dismissed these thoughts, realizing that such matters were best left to the personal lives of the soldiers.
As Jax approached the builders, his mind continued to wander, filled with wild thoughts.
He pondered the potential outcomes of a child born if eventually they gained the ability to reproduce
He was wondering if it would be a soldier if the child was made or an archer if the child was female, or an hybrid with skills in both sword fighting and archery.
However, he quickly dismissed these musings, as the idea of them even engaging in s****l activity was uncertain and premature.
Determined to focus on the present, he pushed these thoughts aside.
With his goal in mind, Jax headed straight for the builders, assuming they would still be occupied with renovating the camps and upgrading them to level 3, as that was the last task he gave them.
The leader of the builder team was busy giving orders to his colleague when Alec approached him stealthily.
" Boom!" Alec shouted
"Your majesty, please, you might give me a heart attack if you continue to appear unexpectedly like that,"
The leader builder exclaimed, his reaction akin to a cat caught stealing milk.
Jax replied in a teasing tone,
"Well, my apologies for that, but I'm confident you have a long road ahead of you. In fact, if you ever dare to die and leave me alone, considering all the stress you've caused me, and the money you've seemingly scammed from me, I wouldn't mind slapping you back to life."
There was a hint of seriousness in Jax's eyes, contrary to his playful words.
The builder nervously laughed, feeling a twinge of worry as he met Jax's gaze.
"My king, please stop joking like that," he pleaded.
Curiosity piqued, the builder asked,
"So, why have you come to meet me in person? Have you already thought about what to build next?"
Jax confidently responded, "Yes, I plan on constructing a factory lab next."
The builder assumed, "Ah, it seems some of those big-headed, arrogant scientists have arrived here as well."
He said this as he was aware that the factory lab as a place where the scientists conducted their research, and since the King wanted him to build it, it was natural that they demanded for it.
While he acknowledged the king's need for them, he wasn't prepared to deal with them just yet, so he decided to create some trouble for them, testing their patience.
"My king, do you truly believe it is the right time to construct the factory?, I strongly believe that our kingdom lacks sufficient security."
" How about we prioritize building more wooden walls around the villages and upgrading the special section to level 2, using brick walls?"
The builder asked, his tone filled with hope.
He was eager to postpone the construction of the factory lab, even if it was just by a minute.
"No!" Jax replied decisively, not entertaining the builder's suggestion.
"What about two archer towers?, The village lacks this crucial defense system..."
The builder continued, but Jax swiftly interrupted him, rendering any further attempts to change his mind futile.
"Two thousand coins," the builder stated the cost.
Gritting his teeth, Jax reluctantly paid the fee as he was sure the builder was trying to make extra on the deal as usual but he wasn't bother as he checked his balance on the system.
[Status Tab]
Name: Jax Freeman
King Level: Tier 1 King
Land Level: Town
Coins: 9,200
Spirit Coins: 2,100
Jax let out a sigh as he observed how quickly he was depleting his funds.
He realized that he urgently needed to find a reliable hunting ground to farm coins and spirit coins; otherwise, he would soon feel worthless once he exhausted all his resources.