University Research
I heard Hammer calling from outside.
Linsey immediately got up and headed to the university campus.
As soon as he stepped out of his residence, curious villagers came to visit, and soon a large crowd gathered behind him.
A few minutes later, Linsey arrived in front of the university.
What was once just a framework of a building is now complete, and curious residents are gathering around to observe and examine it.
Every building Linsey designs brings something truly novel.
People begin to get used to this novelty and even develop expectations.
"..."
Linsey walked into the university in a good mood as well. He pulled open the building panel, and as expected, a series of technological upgrade projects came into view.
Basic Medical
Research cost: 100 gold coins.
Effects: Improves the medical skills of staff within the Medical Station and supports research on specific target diseases.
Herbalism
Research cost: 150 gold coins.
Effect: It increases the Herbalism training of the people and enables them to identify wild plants.
Clean Water Source
Research cost: 200 gold coins, 100 wood.
Effect: Unlocks the Water Filtration Tower. After construction, it improves the health and mood of the Villagers.
Waste Disposal
Research cost: 150 gold coins.
Effect: Unlocks the Garbage Station. After construction, it reduces the spread of disease and improves the overall sanitation of the town.
Public Bathhouse
Research cost: 200 gold coins, 50 wood.
Effect: Unlocks Public Bathhouse facilities. After construction, it improves Villagers' happiness and health.
Ironware Processing
Research cost: 200 gold coins, 100 wood.
Effect: Improves the durability and effectiveness of iron tools.
[Agricultural Technology]
Research cost: 200 gold coins, 100 wood.
Effects: Further enhance agricultural knowledge, enabling farmers to prevent and treat plant diseases and increase Farmland output.
[Architecture]
Research cost: 250 gold coins, 150 stone.
Effect: Increases the durability of buildings, making them more difficult for the enemy to destroy.
Trade Route
Research cost: 150 gold coins.
Effect: Increases trade profits and increases the amount of gold coins obtained from markets and trade caravans.
[Currency Minting]
Research cost: 200 gold coins, 100 stone
Effect: Unlocks the Mint. Once built, it allows you to mint and issue currency.
[Market Optimization]
Research cost: 150 gold coins.
Effect: Reduces losses in resource transactions and improves the efficiency of resource exchange.
[Professional Caravan]
Research cost: 200 gold coins, 50 wood.
Effect: Increases the movement speed of outgoing caravans.
[Education Popularization]
Research cost: 200 gold coins.
Effect: Citizens can receive a skills upgrade at university, improving their work efficiency in a certain skill.
Cultural Exchange
Research cost: 150 gold coins.
Effects: Improves diplomatic relations with neighboring countries, promotes peace and trade.
[Legal System]
Research cost: 200 gold coins.
Effects: Improves urban security, reduces crime rates and internal conflicts.
Arts and Crafts
Research cost: 150 gold coins, 50 wood.
Effect: Improves the cultural level of towns and the happiness of Villagers.
The university indeed has a large number of research projects.
Some features simply enhance the effects, while others unlock new buildings, providing more functionality to the city.
However, Linsey's goal is naturally still [Basic Medical].
Putting aside the improvement of the Medical Station's treatment capabilities, the ability to conduct research on diseases alone perfectly meets Linsey's current needs.
"But the research fee is 100 gold coins."
Linsey's face looked rather grim.
He opened his luggage and checked it several times.
I currently have 72 gold coins, which is 28 short of the 100 I need.
Looking at the world in contrast.
The economic system on the Wasteland had long since collapsed, and they had abandoned their currency.
How can we obtain the last 28 gold coins without any prior knowledge of their source?
"Um!"
At this moment, Linsey noticed a detail.
In his bag, there was also a small, old-fashioned pouch containing 15 ancient coins from a bygone era.
"But even if we fill in these 15, there will still be a shortfall of 13..."
Gala—
Linsey then heard the sound of the wheelchair sliding.
He turned his head and saw Hilude also pushing her wheelchair closer with a curious expression, examining the place where he would be working from now on.
The girl's beautiful face came into view, but Linsey's evil intentions were stirred within her.
While Hilude was still examining the university's structure, he walked over and naturally pushed the wheelchair, and the two of them went directly into the building.
"Linsey, what... what do you want to do?"
"Why did you offer to push my wheelchair today?"
Hilude's voice was full of surprise, even a little incredulous.
But soon, Linsey's voice came from behind her:
"Hilude, you always acted on your own in the Seven Seas Alliance, which must have cost you a lot of money, right?"
Hilde nodded:
"That's right, artists also need... Hmm? Linsey, are you short of money?"
The young writer's reaction was surprisingly quick.
As soon as Linsey opened her mouth, she instantly realized the other person's intention.
Even considering what I had seen and heard at the camp during this period, I could guess what would happen next:
"I see!"
"You built this university not only to make it easier for me to teach, but also because this building can provide you with some very useful functions."
"But now, to activate these abilities, we need to spend gold coins!"
Hilude drew her conclusion.
At the same time, she took out a small scroll from her person, opened it with one hand, and flipped it open. A small pile of gold coins flowed out and accumulated between her legs, which were sitting in her wheelchair.
Linsey estimated that there should be around 100 in total.
"..."
"Hilude, I'll give you an IOU, and I'll definitely pay it back later."
With the development of the territory and the safety of the world at stake, Linsey could not hesitate at this moment.
However, when he picked up the gold coin between Hilude's legs...
The girl suddenly reached out and grabbed Linsey's hands:
"Linsey, everything she has clearly belongs to you, so why do we have to be so clear about it?"
"That's your idea, not mine." Linsey withdrew his hand, but for the sake of money, he still replied, "Hilude, you should also know my point of view. What you did is an indelible crime."
Hilude an ambiguous smile.
"No problem. When I did those things, I was naturally willing to bear the corresponding consequences."
"And..."
At this point, Hilude's eyes turned a sickly red:
"I'm content just watching you from here."
"..."
Linsey shook his head, ignoring Hilude, and turned to spend the gold coins he had just received.
Swipe—
The gold coins I just got vanished instantly.
As the funds were used, a research entry indeed appeared on the building attributes of the [University].
[Basic Medical (Research)]
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