561: The consequence of not doing a good job is nothing more than that a few thousand people might freeze to death, so don’t feel any psychological pressure_3.
561: The consequence of not doing a good job is nothing more than that a few thousand people might freeze to death, so don’t feel any psychological pressure_3.
Murphy immediately found the underlying reason why Dust Beater failed to complete the design plan.
He gave the guilty-looking little player a quirky look and asked in a bizarre tone:
“So, my Warrior, allow me to ask you this pressing question: if I require you to design six residential areas for my subjects within two months, what would your plan and execution look like?”
This question left Dust Beater silent for a moment, then he said thoughtfully:
“The simplest method I can think of is the Khrushchev building…
um, it’s an architectural style where we come from.
It aims to sacrifice function for ultimate utilization.
You can think of it as a seven-story high tower with 10 to 20 rooms on each floor, each building can accommodate thousands of residents.
But I find it hard to realize it in your city because we don’t have cement…
It’s a construction material that can quickly solidify, is extraordinarily durable against erosion and allows buildings to be erected in a short period.”
“Of course, I know what the Khrushchev building is!
I lived in one when I was a kid!
Don’t underestimate me, you silly child.”
Murphy rolled his eyes inwardly, but outwardly he feigned astonishment, saying:
“Such an inconceivable structure.
It seems you’re describing a ‘commoners’ castle’ that I can’t put into words, yet I have identified your wrong direction of thinking, my dear architect.”
Murphy picked up the blueprint and handed it back to Dust Beater.
He patted the university student’s shoulder, pointed at the children below who were touring the Blood Vulture collection and cheering, and he asked:
“Do you think my subjects need the ‘high-end residence’ you mentioned?
No!
They don’t.
Even in Kaman City before this, all they had was a small apartment that could just shelter them from the wind and rain.
The so-called functionality, beauty, and comfort are things my subjects can pursue only after they have acquired basic safety and livelihood guarantees.
As the saying goes in Transylvania, even the tastiest relief food is hard to swallow during peacetime.
You have misunderstood my point, my Warrior.
Perhaps it’s my fault for not explaining correctly.
I’m not asking you to design a super metropolis that can accommodate the entire population of the Transylvania region, such as the city you have planned in the blueprint, a city that has never appeared even in my wildest dreams.
You must know that the population of the Transylvanian region at its peak never exceeded two and a half million, and that figure was before the fourth Black Disaster…
Therefore, all I need you to design is a city that can accommodate 200,000 or even fewer residents.
I’ve had conversations with you guys over this period, and I understand your world is prosperous beyond my imagination.
In your understanding, what I need might merely be a thriving large town.
Alas, the gap between the two worlds is so significant, and this truth truly hurts.”
“Oh, my!”
Dust Beater also immediately realized the error in his thinking.
After all, when you ask a modern professional university student to build a city, his first reaction is definitely to design a super city cluster that rivals New York SH.
Who would think that the NPCs in the game only need a blueprint for a small town in the 28th tier?
Looking now at his plan for an entire seven streets in the administrative district and separate departments in thirteen different buildings, Dust Beater found it laughable…
Did he make the task unnecessarily complicated?
His confidence suddenly soared.
But then he realized, even if the NPCs only need the design of a large town, it’s not something a university student like him could handle.
But after the requirement was downgraded several levels, he could just discuss it with a few brothers, modify some professional materials downloaded from the internet, maybe this could work?
“As for your ‘cement’, well, I’ve never heard of such a building material, but we have alternatives.”
Murphy stretched out his hand and used his spiritual energy.
While Dust Beater watched, some floating dust was shaped into different forms in his hand.
Murphy said to him:
“Although Cui Si and the young lady are not professional Earth Priests, they can use the ‘Fossil into Mud’ technique in spiritual abilities.
This is the spiritual technique used in building cities on this continent.
We are not as extravagant as you to use alchemy to build houses.
Fortunately, we have spiritual energy to help us.
I believe that houses built from shapeable stones should be strong enough to withstand winter snowfall, don’t you?
You see, my Warrior.”
The Lord pointed at those carefree children below, put his hand on Dust Beater’s shoulder, and said softly:
“Whether these kids can enjoy a good time this winter depends entirely on your wisdom.
But even if something goes wrong, I believe they won’t blame you.
Just as I won’t blame you either.
Because I have seen the sacrifices and contributions you have made to this land.
Therefore, don’t feel pressured.
Just go for it!”