Chapter 101: Junior City Lord
"My name is Ethan," he announced, voice carrying across the small gathering. "Welcome to my territory."
Such as it is.
"Since you have become my subjects and accepted my protection, you must listen to my orders and work with loyalty. Monsters surround us beyond this barrier. In seven days, they’ll test our defenses. Are you willing to fight for this territory?"
"We’re willing!" they responded in unison.
"Good. I can assure you that I will not treat you badly. All I ask from you is loyalty to this place and to listen to instructions. My instructions will not be expressive, I will not ask you to throw yourselves to death’s embrace, nor will I give you impossible tasks."
One of the archer’s bellies rumbled, clearly hungry.
The man rubbed his head embarrassingly, his face slightly flushing.
Ethan glanced at him from the corner of his eyes before continuing.
"You will also not worry about food," He said, pulling out some food from his storage ring.
’Luckily, I had prepared for such a scenario where I would be in a place without food for some time.’
Despite not knowing whether he would be able to take the storage ring with him or not, Ethan decided to do it anyway. He had stored hundreds of kilograms of food. The food was long-term based with a long expiration date. He had mostly gotten wheat, water and such things that could last for years.