The Cornflower Witch Chapter 236

In Lantern Town, Sylphidya sat in her office, reviewing the town’s recent situation.

“Potato production of 100,000 catties, wheat production of 180,000 catties, radishes 30,000 catties, cabbage 20,000 catties, alfalfa feed 60,000 catties…”

These were the crop yields in the town over the past six months, and there was a substantial amount of food accumulated in the Mountain Warehouse, equivalent to three months’ worth of the town’s production.

Such an abundance of food was more than enough to supply the more than 200 students and over 100 Toad Servants in Lantern Town, estimated to last for nearly ten years.

Currently, there are 6 Canyon Outposts, 5 Observation Outposts, and 3 Supply Outposts in the Dark Mist Mountains. According to Sylphidya’s information, the combined food production and quality of the other two supply outposts, ‘White Lake Town’ and ‘Squirrel Town,’ were only one-third of Lantern Town’s.

Actually, Sylphidya didn’t quite understand why their manpower was roughly the same as hers, and the resources provided by the Association were similar, yet their output was only one-sixth of her outpost’s. It was rumored that this was the result of their full effort.

Unfortunately, she had been confined to Lantern Town and had neither the time nor the opportunity to bypass the mountains and inspect the other two outposts. She only occasionally learned about the situation of the other two supply outposts through communication with Association personnel.

Ignoring these matters for now, Sylphidya’s attention shifted to this year’s Supply Quota.

According to the quota set by the Association, she was to provide food and common supplies to the Frontline outposts. Among them, the four Canyon Outposts: ‘Flint Fortress,’ ‘Dark Sand River Valley,’ ‘Iron Wall Cliff,’ and ‘Falling Dream Mist River,’ as well as the two Observation Outposts: ‘Thunder Flash Tower’ and ‘Poison Sting Fortress,’ were all within Lantern Town’s supply range.

“Every six months, we need to supply each outpost with 20,000 catties of wheat, 10,000 catties of potatoes, 3,000 catties of radishes, and 2,000 catties of cabbage…”

This standard was almost tailored to Lantern Town’s production, accounting for about 80% of the town’s Grain Production. Although the task was arduous, the Association wouldn’t take it for free. They would repay the town with 70% of the market price in gold coins and numerous Contribution Points. These points would be distributed from the town to each student, who could then use them to obtain needed resources from the Association, attend courses, and so on.

For the Association, this was an incredibly cost-effective arrangement because if supplies were transported from the Outside, the cost would likely be more than three times that of direct transportation from Lantern Town.

This process saved a lot of losses during transit, as well as personnel and material resources. Localized supply would also be more convenient and safer.

Although students received many points, they would certainly spend them within the Forest Land, exchanging them for resources and attending courses, which in turn strengthened resource circulation and economic cycle within the Forest Land.

Under this model, even if some organizations occasionally complained about the many rules governing the Forest Land, most benefited from this cyclical process. According to the data Sylphidya compiled from reviewing资料, after the establishment of the Woodland Association, various Supernatural Scholarly Organizations in the Southern Continent experienced membership growth and increasingly abundant resources, becoming stronger than ever before.

If one disregards the ‘Mage Alliance’ in the center of the continent, the various scholarly organizations in the Southern Continent are currently at their historical peak, flourishing.

However, the wonder of history is that even in an unprecedented period of prosperity, the Forest Land Alliance still faces immense pressure. As the world situation constantly changes, the unstoppable rise of the ‘Mage Alliance’ compels the ‘Forest Land Alliance’ to also participate in the competition, continuously seeking ways to strengthen itself.

The arrival of the Storm Season not only brings climatic changes to the surface continent, but also myriad shifts in the depths of the Dark Mist Mountains, a region extending into the Sea of Twilight, where new dangers and opportunities emerge simultaneously.

“It is said that ‘Flint Fortress’ has discovered another Ore Vein deep within the Secret Realm, producing a large amount of Raw Gemstone. The Association has now dispatched a large number of Prospectors and Jewelers to support ‘Flint Fortress’.”

“‘Thunder Flash Tower’ sent a message saying that someone saw a Strange Beast Shadow shuttling through the Clouds, possibly a Twilight Beasts Above Fifth Tier.”

“Not long ago, ‘Falling Dream Mist River’ sent several perfectly preserved ‘Black Water Lilies,’ asking if we could cultivate them because they discovered that these Black Water Lilies in the river produce Special Lotus Seeds, which are the main ingredient for the ‘Profound Dream’ Elixir.” Sylphidya listened as a student reported the latest situation.

“A large number of prospectors and jewelers, this means we need to prepare to provide food and supplies, right? How many people roughly?” Sylphidya asked.

“It’s said that the Core Members number about 100, and the Accompanying Personnel about 300.”

“What do you mean by accompanying personnel?” Sylphidya continued to inquire.

“They are First and Second Tier Students who are also learning, and many Strong Barbarians who are working.” In the Fourth Continent, “barbarians” generally refers to races other than humans, elves, and lizardmen.

“Just 400 people is not a big deal, but if this Ore Vein at Flint Fortress is really mined, more and more people will come in the future, and we will have to prepare more grain.”

“Looks like I’ll have to expand the greenhouses again in the second half of the year.” Sylphidya rubbed her temples, feeling like she was kneading dough.

With more greenhouses, the Association saw that so many people could be supported, so they had no pressure to send more people into the Dark Mist Mountains. With more people, new greenhouses had to be built to grow food.

No, this can’t go on. She simply can’t handle it all. She needs the Association to also add manpower to the town, especially scholars skilled as Stone Masons, and Alchemists. Otherwise, Dolores alone won’t be able to handle it.

Thinking of this, she picked up her pen and began to write an Application, clarifying the Reason.

The second piece of news, the strange beast shadow discovered by ‘Thunder Flash Tower’, had little to do with her. After all, Lantern Town’s main responsibility was not combat, and most of its students were only Tier 2, unable to deal with powerful enemies.

As for the third piece of news, the ‘Black Water Lilies’ sent by ‘Falling Dream Mist River’, she could try cultivating them later, but the results were not guaranteed.

After replying and handling these public affairs, Sylphidya stood up. Today’s Town Affairs were concluded; now was her Free Time.

During this time, besides taking care of the town’s greenhouses, her main task was to improve the ‘gardener’ profession. Considering the scarcity of books and instructors in the town, she planned to return to Golden Glades/Gleaming Gold Plain for a period of study, and incidentally visit the Four Seasons Alliance to inquire about becoming an Official Member.

After all, she had entered the Third Tier through the core secret art of the Autumn Courtyard. Even if she didn’t join the organization, she had to express her gratitude. Furthermore, Teacher Fran’s Origins and Gratitude were involved, which could not be ignored.

Finally, since she had already entered the Third Tier, it meant she had the opportunity to return to the surface continent without paying any points or cost for a visit.

It has been three years since she left Scorched Stone City. She wondered how everyone was doing now.