Lunch was pumpkin porridge and white steamed buns, plus a can of beef.
When Lu Cheng was discussing supplies with the research base, he found that the energy required for compressed biscuits was not as good as that for a bag of white steamed buns, which could sometimes be exchanged for bricks.
There are currently about 1,600 refugees in the castle camp, from all walks of life. Most of them are lightly injured, and there are about 100 seriously injured. There has been no death so far.
But some of these 1,600 people hid in the castle and were unwilling to come out. They might also be hesitating whether to escape through the secret passage in the castle.
But for many people, the royal city is a huge treasure house. Although the people are gone, their property is still left. It is simply a carnival for scavengers.
Lu Cheng was not interested in it. He was now discussing with others where to set up camp.
"There is a mountain range to the west of this outpost. The terrain below the mountain range is flat. There is a river nearby. It is in a neutral zone that does not belong to any country. I think this is the most suitable place to set up camp."
Lu Cheng took out the map that General Hubert had given him before. The map showed that Scarre's border had shrunk again and would soon shrink to the location of Huiri City.
"We have already conducted a survey in advance. The surrounding environment is very safe. If we drive from here to this open space, we can arrive in less than a day."
"But we still need to transport refugees. Captain, are you sure you want to take them all with you?"
A soldier wearing rimless glasses asked Lu Cheng. His name was Li Jin... the deputy commander of the independent battalion. In theory, he was an old acquaintance of Lu Cheng.
The soldiers in the entire camp basically call Lu Cheng the captain. Although it is organized into a battalion, it is still a pioneer team in essence.
"Have you heard of an indicator called resident happiness?" Lu Cheng suddenly blurted out this question in response to this question.
There were a total of five people in the command center, and they were responsible for each company in the independent battalion, but everyone fell silent when they heard Lu Cheng's question.
"Prosperous and strong..."
The only original member of the pioneering team among these people, Feng Kite, suddenly blurted out a series of familiar words at this time.
His hand injury has not healed yet, and he is wearing a bandage...
"Let me think about how to explain to you. I have found the energy source needed for the portal." Lu Cheng showed the holy crystal on the back of his hand to everyone present.
Lu Cheng directly explained the source of the portal's energy to everyone present.
"I have already reported this to the research base. The decision is to bring along the refugees who are willing to follow us if possible." Lu Cheng replied, "The vehicles are being prepared. The invasion of the blood crystal beasts will gradually subside after this peak, but we should not take it lightly. Let's prepare the supplies and be ready for the transfer now."
"receive!"
After Lu Cheng gave the order, he also walked out of the tent which served as the temporary command center.
The smell of pumpkin porridge was already filling the air outside, and Lu Cheng quickly found Noi, who was eating steamed buns on a small stool, and the groundhog who was chewing a watermelon next to him.
"I thought you had sneaked away." Lu Cheng came to the groundhog and said.
"What?"
Charlotte raised her head when she heard Lu Cheng's voice. She suddenly realized her terrible eating habits and wiped the watermelon seeds on both sides of her cheeks with her little paws.
"How long are you going to keep me imprisoned!" Charlotte wiped her face and looked up to continue asking Lu Cheng in a menacing manner.
She was locked up on Pioneer II all night yesterday for safety reasons, and was fed water and watermelon by Pictorial.
So she didn't see the blood crystal beast annihilation battle last night, but the roaring noises everywhere disturbed her when she was sleeping.
When she woke up this morning, she was finally able to leave Pioneer No. 2, and then she found that there were a lot of people around her who were dressed the same as Lu Cheng.
"Well, you can leave now. I will no longer restrict your freedom." Lu Cheng said to the groundhog lady maliciously.
"I... I decided to follow you!" Charlotte was not stupid. Relying on the little claws of this groundhog, she estimated that she would never be able to return to the Kingdom of Xiuenzhelai until she died.
It’s better to follow Lu Cheng now. At least we can have watermelon for every meal.
"Then you must remember not to stay too far away from Nuoyi, so as not to be caught and sliced by someone," said Lu Cheng.
The rabbits have now sheltered so many refugees, so they don’t lack a talking groundhog.
"What does slicing mean? Hey! Hey!" When Charlotte wanted to continue asking Lu Cheng, Lu Cheng had already walked away.
At the gate of the castle, the conversation between General Hubert and Elena caught Lu Cheng's attention.
"Your Majesty Elena! You are recognized by the Crystal Spirit! Only you are qualified to inherit the throne of Scarre!"
General Hubert had already knelt down in front of Elena because Elena had told General Hubert that she wanted to give the throne to someone else.
Kneeling with General Hubert were the remaining soldiers of Scarre, including the young General Rick.
"But I may not be able to govern this country well." Elena seemed a little embarrassed.
"As long as it is your decision, Your Majesty, we are willing to follow it."
General Hubert made this decision... because he saw through the characters of the remaining heirs. If Elena's two elder sisters inherited, the result would be worse than Elena's, and the oldest of the three new sisters was only ten years old.
As for the eldest prince, he was already a traitor in Hubert's eyes.
You can learn if you are not good at governing a country, but qualities like Elena's are what General Hubert values most.
"Then...I want to learn from them for a while."
Elena is not very good at rejecting people, and the Crystal Spirit has already appointed her as the ruler of this country.
"Learn?" General Hubert raised his head and looked at Lu Cheng who was standing aside. Lu Cheng gently waved to Hubert.
"Your Majesty Elena, are they willing to share their knowledge with us?" General Hubert asked immediately.
"They said they would accept people who are willing to create wealth with their own hands... and they said they would shelter a group of refugees who are willing to follow them until the end of winter, and I think this is a good learning opportunity."
Elena had considered the reason for learning for a while. There were many factors to consider. One reason was that Elena cared about the living conditions of the refugees after they arrived there. Another reason was that Elena really wanted to learn how to drive a vehicle.
But in Hubert's eyes, this is a very precious opportunity!
"You will be leaving the Royal City for a while. We are willing to follow you, but the Royal City may be occupied by thieves and robbers."
General Hubert was somewhat helpless when he said this. They couldn't even spare the manpower to maintain public security now, as most of the soldiers had already been taken away by the nobles.
"My sister, are there any nobles? They are not thieves, right? Many properties in this city originally belong to them. Well... if they want the throne, I can really give it to them..."
"Your Majesty Elena." General Hubert was very firm on this matter. "You are the legitimate heir of Scarre!"
"Let me interject. As long as this bird follows Elena, she will be the king of Skarre wherever she goes. Why are you worrying about this?"
Lu Cheng came to the two generals and a group of soldiers holding the colorful flying bird.
According to the rules of this world, only those who are recognized by the earth vein crystal core can become king. Even if those nobles rebel, it is estimated that only by killing Elena can they inherit the throne legitimately.
Lu Cheng's fair words made the two generals look at each other, as if to say, "It seems to be true."
"I am willing to follow Your Majesty!" General Hubert took the lead in shouting this sentence, and the soldiers following him also gave the same response.