Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 19 The Debate on Careers and Development Paths

Holy crap, these two bitches are really insane!
A full-scale massacre, indiscriminate firing, is that it? Do you still want to complete the mission properly?
Compared to the first time he experienced a plot-driven death, Li Wei is much calmer now.

He didn't rush to make a choice, but instead left the farmland and returned to his simple courtyard in the afterglow of the setting sun.

As expected, Fila had already prepared dinner, and Penny was eating it with relish, as if nothing had happened. Only the newcomer, Sam, looked terrified and at a loss.

When Li Wei appeared, Sam looked at him pleadingly, blinking frantically, but Li Wei was helpless. He pretended not to see him, went straight to get a bowl of wild vegetable soup, and ate it with relish.

A family should be harmonious and loving like this.

However, he has already made his choice.

Fila refused to be bitten to death by a poisonous snake.

I agree that Penny was struck by lightning and died.

They refused to let Sam be stoned to death.

He refused, lest he be killed by the wolves.

However, he did not initiate a plot-driven death because he was not qualified to compete for the position of head of the family at that moment, and there was no need to waste his family contribution points.

That's right, the purpose of Fila and Penny's crazy plot kills right now is to deplete their opponent's family contribution points in order to compete for the head of the family.

It's that simple.

Soon, the results of the plot-driven death vote came out.

Not bad at all.

In the option where Fila is bitten to death by a poisonous snake, there was one vote in favor, one abstention, and two votes against. This was predictable, because the feelings of the newcomer Sam at this moment were simply unimaginable. Before this, he thought it was just an ordinary farming and management game.

So he must have abstained from voting.

However, I believe he will grow up quickly.

Then, in the option where Penny was struck by lightning and died, there were two votes in favor and two votes against, which meant it was invalid.

In the third option, Li Wei would be killed by the wolves. As expected, there were two votes in favor and two votes against. It was clear that the two bitches voted in favor, while he and Sam voted against, so it was essentially invalid.

In the fourth option, Sam would be stoned to death, which would receive one vote in favor and three votes against. Naturally, Sam could continue to live without paying any price.

You could tell the kid let out a long sigh of relief, but Penny's gaze sharpened for a moment; she hadn't achieved her goal.

In this round of four plot-driven death options, she and Fila each consumed six points of family contribution, but they actually ended up in a draw. This is unbearable!

She's vying for the position of head of the household this month. How can she compete if she doesn't reduce Fila's family contribution score? How can she develop her career path?
“George, you’ve worked hard these days clearing the fields, especially without the right tools. Do you still have your shovel? Once Sam and I finish building the blacksmith shop, the first thing we’ll do is repair it for you. Also, we need some sharp weapons for hunting. The pack of wolves you encountered last night will pose a threat to us sooner or later.”

Penny spoke casually, as if chatting about everyday things.

But in reality, she was setting up a new plot. What she said wasn't nonsense; it was like lines from a movie. The moment written words are spoken, they naturally carry the definition of the plot. Others must have a sufficiently reasonable reason to refuse or suggest something, or else they must agree, because it is logical.

How difficult it must have been for Li Wei to cultivate the land! As her older sister, shouldn't Penny have seen it all, felt the pain in her heart, and been unable to sleep at night?

This was also a way for Penny to win him over. So while Sam was still confused, Li Wei nodded with delight, "Great, then I need a shovel, and at least a knife."

His answer was also perfectly reasonable. Currently, the dagger in the house has always been occupied by Fila, and if he wants to hunt, a small knife is essential.

“No problem, but I need you and Sam to go upstream of the creek tomorrow to find some black stones. I think they can be used to smelt iron.” Penny spoke again. There were indeed some black stones in the creek, but she didn’t know if they were iron ore. However, she figured they should be fine. As a professional craftswoman, Penny wouldn’t be unable to tell the difference.

Li Wei and Sam nodded at the same time. The latter almost thought that the family was reconciled again, but little did he know that this was an agreement reached between Li Wei and Penny.

The next second, Penny indeed launched a new plot twist and gave Sam a stern look.

[A professional craftsman has initiated a plot-driven death, hoping his mother, Fira, will be bitten by a poisonous snake within 24 hours. Do you agree? Friendly reminder: You won't need to pay experience points for either your decision, and your choice will profoundly affect subsequent quest events.]

This time, Li Wei agreed without hesitation; that's how a deal should be.

A few seconds later, the plot-driven death result came out.

Two votes in favor, two votes against, plot-driven death invalid.

Grass?
Sam!

Sam actually voted against it!
He had abstained from voting before!
Li Wei was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but glance at Sam, who had been terrified not long ago. But the guy was now quietly drinking his wild vegetable soup, looking like he knew nothing and shouldn't be asked anything.

Good guy!
This guy is something else, a pro player.

Without making a sound, he tricked Penny into spending three points of family contribution.

However, since Fila did not trigger a plot-driven death, she gained three advantages.

If she were to donate something more now, becoming the head of the family and issuing the main family quest, it would be a foregone conclusion.

This means you've grasped the future direction of your family's development, which will earn you more recognition in the level completion evaluation.

Sure enough, Li Wei received a message the next moment.

[Professional chef *** decided to donate her five units of wild vegetables, dried mushrooms, and other supplies to her family, thus gaining five family contribution points. Her family contribution points have now exceeded twenty, and because she has the highest family contribution, she will become the head of the household.]

Good heavens, five units!
Li Wei immediately looked at Penny. If she wanted to turn the situation around, the only option was to donate her small brick kiln.

But Penny didn't make a move; did she give up?
It seems that my contribution to the family is not enough.

Li Wei pondered for a moment and concluded that the reason Penny and Fila voted so frantically for the plot kill was because their family contributions were exactly the same, making it impossible to produce a new head of the family.

As a result, Sam betrayed her, which meant she had three fewer family contribution points than Fila.

So even if her small brick kiln is more valuable, there is no need to donate it.

She lost again in this round.

However, her expression remained calm.

At this moment, Fila looked at Penny with kind and loving eyes, and then said gently to Li Wei and Sam, "Penny has been having a hard time lately. She's a good girl, just a bit stubborn. Fortunately, things are starting to look up here, and you can help share the burden. I think we need to make some preparations for winter. George, Sam, you're young and strong, you can go hunting in the valley, but be careful of those wolves. I think they're very hostile towards our family."

(End of this chapter)