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Chapter 72 Their Base Would Surely Flourish
Two practical, high–impact rewards arrived in quick succession -truly remarkable.
The system was nothing short of amazing!
Iris checked the newly unlocked attributes, with the base’s prosperity level listed right after her points and crystal core
count.
Opening the prosperity interface revealed detailed statistics: [Current Base Residents: 19; Base Guards: 1; Base Combat Dogs: 16; Territory Area: Approximately 15.83 square miles; Farming Area: 4.94 acres; Current Prosperity Level: 60 (Rural Hamlet)]
Iris felt speechless.
Did it really have to be “Rural Hamlet“? The underwhelming title stung more than she cared to admit.
A system prompt popped up to clarify: [Prosperity level is determined by comprehensive metrics! Title upgrades unlock gift packs!]
She glanced at the next level requirement: [Prosperity yel592
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“Perfect,” she muttered, resolve hardening.
She’d definitely hit Suburban Area. For Midsummer Base’s glory!
Iris left the residential zone, telling the survivors to claim any house within her territory.
Limited by outdated technology, she recorded everyone’s points manually in duplicate ledgers. Those needing supplies could inform Nathan’s family, who would send Sophie to collect them the next day.
Resources and manpower were scarce, with many processes still in the experimental stage. This makeshift arrangement would have to suffice for now.
As compensation for coordinating supplies, she gave Nathan’s family 100 points, with their rent deducted at 10 points per day -no need for them to submit daily harvests.
After settling everyone, distributing seeds, and tasking Nathan with leading farming efforts, Iris departed.
On the drive back, Logan kept stealing quick glances at her.
“What are you looking at?” Iris asked, breaking the silence.
Hogan replied earnestly, “I think you’re an excellent leer.” 1:02
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Iris fell silent, caught off guard by the sudden praise.
Could he be fishing for a raise?
She stared at him for three seconds, then gritted her teeth as if making a huge concession. “Fine. You work the hardest for me, so you deserve a salary. From now on, 100 points a month- exchange whatever you want with me.”
Logan fell silent, then let out a soft chuckle.
“You think that’s too little? 100 points is a fortune–it’s 100 pounds of grain!” Iris counted on her fingers, defending the offer fiercely, “Don’t forget you’re in my service. I feed you, shelter you, and take care of all your needs. Isn’t that more than enough? Be grateful!
“That’s settled. When the base develops better, I’ll throw in a bonus. I’m tired–going to sleep.”
She yawned and pretended to doze off, mentally resolving to never give in to a raise.
Stinginess was her unwavering principle.
Logan watched her close her eyes, gripping the steering wheel to drive steadily.
Afgint, soft smile softened his usually cold features.
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He hadn’t been after a salary–he genuinely thought Iris was outstanding.
The longer he stayed with her, the more he admired her.
She seemed fierce and ruthless to outsiders, but cared deeply for those she considered her own.
Once Iris accepted someone into her circle, she’d risk everything to protect them and give them the best life possible.
Her excellence stemmed not from her appearance, but from the strength in her bones.
Following someone like her guaranteed a better life—and their base would surely flourish.
Logan drove quietly, safely delivering them back to the bunker.
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Back in her bunker, Iris counted her day’s spoils with
satisfaction.
As usual, she first exchanged 1000 Level 1 crystal cores for points.
Combined with her territory expansion and the factory takeover, hpoints now hit 150 thousand, plus a crystal core git pack†.02
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Rubbing her hands in excitement, Iris exchanged 100 thousand points for a radar system.
In a flash, the area behind the second–floor tower expanded, and several radar stations materialized on top of the bunker.
The full system was installed on the second floor.
The system–produced radar would automatically expand its detection range as Iris‘ territory grew, monitoring all anomalies and alerting her promptly.
Far more accurate than her Territory Bond, it also integrated seamlessly with her reconnaissance and strike drone system.
Once anomalies were detected, Iris could send coordinates directly to the drones for investigation and strikes—no more tedious back–and–forth trips.
The base’s security was significantly boosted.
Browsing the system store further, Iris spotted an electronic statistics system–similar to canteen meal card or water card systems–with a surge of delight.
Marked as a “territory essential,” it cost only 100 points, with each member card priced at one point.
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on 100 member cards.
This was exactly what she needed!
Each base resident would get an ID and points card, streamlining point deductions and earnings.
No more manual recording–the system would track everything automatically.
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