After Surviving the Apocalypse, I Built a City in Another World novel Chapter 166

Aberdeen City, a year ago

"Really?" He asked, confirming Hana’s answer.

Hana giggled. "In my eyes, no one can be more charming and handsome than you."

He smiled, "Good answer."

Hand-in-hand, the two of them moved forward with the crowd to watch the person on the platform.

The man was already having his speech.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for gathering here today in this small open area in a park we all love.

"It is an honor and privilege to stand before you as a candidate for City Council. My journey has been a humble one, as you may know, but I believe this brings a unique perspective to the table.

"We have faced a fair share of challenges, but these obstacles have taught me the true value of resilience and persistence. I know the difficulties ordinary people face because I have lived them myself.

"In this journey, I carry with me not only my own experiences but the collected dreams and aspirations of our class—of the workers having two shifts, of the fathers providing for their families, of the mothers just hoping to give better lives for the children, or the typical youngin’ just entering the world of adulthood.

"I promise unwavering commitment to listen and work tirelessly on your behalf.

"Together, we share a vision of a brighter future for our city, one where opportunities will not be limited by circumstances, and every voice is heard, as it was—fortunately—been with mine.

"I hope to share this voice with all of you, let us all make our lives better.

"Thank you and may we journey towards progress together!"

This was followed by raging cheers in the small crowd, as well as a lot of screaming from the young women.

He looked around in interest, and then at the man with a gentle smiling face, and he just knew it was a mask.

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Vismont Village, Present

Leaving the slum areas, the trio went to the village center to rent a house, and also to find out more about the territory.

The village center was a one-story building located near the center of the territory. As with Bright, there were trade surfaces and information platforms placed equidistantly on the floor area.

He saw the inquiry tabs and set another mission (after paying 50 damned silver) for information about a woman called Althea Witt. The reward ranged from 5 silver to 5 gold. Of course, the truth must be confirmed by the system first.

When he was done with his errand, he saw the twins had already rented a house, which was tagged in the purchaser’s—Leo’s—map.

One would be able to rent a room and share a common area with others or rent the whole house for a price of 10 silver a day. To save money, they rented a room to share.

"There is basically only one housing type, a two-story building." The smaller twin said as they traversed the lively streets lined with stall owners sitting on the ground and selling various things.

They were mostly things they had from Terran, while a few managed to get monster parts from the beast tide and sold them for meat.

They soon arrived at the assigned house and went in, immediately seeing that there were no furnishings. It was basically just a roof above their heads, but it was really better than most.