Pretending To Be A Boss-Chapter 356 - 43: The Beautiful Sanctuary Stronghold (Major Section)_2

Zhuo He let out a hearty laugh and said,

"Commander Song, please enjoy your tour around here. Shall I have someone arrange accommodations for you?"

"There’s no need, with fortress affairs being so busy, Lord Zhuo. You coming in person to receive me is already too much of a bother, and this is just a casual visit. You don’t need to worry about it."

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Song Que’s honest smile made him hard to refuse.

Zhuo He said,

"That’s true. If that’s the case, I won’t disturb Commander Song’s visit. Here is your pass. The entire fortress, at every level, is open to Commander Song." Read latest chapters at novelbuddy

Song Que still wore a smile on his face, but inside, he was startled; he had assumed Zhuo He would hide something.

Some core secrets were also hidden within the highest level, but Zhuo He had surprisingly opened up all levels to him.

Indeed, he represented one of the giants, only second to Lincoln Fortress and the Thirty-Nine Fortresses.

But the master of the Sacred Land Fortress was a little too hospitable.

Song Que did not refuse this kindness, accepted the pass, exchanged pleasantries with Zhuo He, and then Zhuo He left.

Only after Zhuo He had walked away did Song Que continue to stroll through the fortress’s lower levels.

If the other party hadn’t sealed off the second to sixth levels, then there was no need to go to those levels.

On the contrary, on the lower level, to personally come and meet him, was it to confirm something?

Walking along with some doubts, Song Que continued his exploration.

The lower level of this fortress was incredibly beautiful.

So beautiful, it was like what he fantasized about as a child.

As the future heir of the Song Family, Song Que had seen images of the lower levels before and dreamed that one day he could help the people there live comfortable lives as well.

But when he really saw a fortress that seemed to have achieved this, Song Que felt something was off.

What exactly was it?

With these questions in mind, Song Que walked down the street looking for a household where he could stay.

Perhaps these people could help him make sense of his doubts?

Thinking this, Song Que’s gaze fell upon a family not far away—a child sitting in the courtyard reading a book with their family.

The child was about ten years old. Probably in a year or two, he would be sent to a school district for learning.

The man telling him stories was his father.

Not long after, his mother came out carrying a plate of fruit, and the family seemed harmoniously joyful.

Song Que felt envious, remembering that it had been a long time since he had enjoyed such a warm gathering with his big sister, second sister, and his parents.

Song Que approached them and explained who he was and why he was there.

The head of the household was named Lu Chao’an, the child was named Lu Ming, and the lady of the house was surnamed Wu. She did not mention her given name, so Song Que addressed her as Mrs. Wu.

This family of three was very ordinary for the lower level of the Sacred Land Fortress.

Once Song Que showed his pass, they received him with great enthusiasm and hospitality.

It wasn’t long before Mrs. Wu had arranged a room for Song Que.

The pure and simple local customs made Song Que slightly overwhelmed.

Afterward, he found that the living conditions of the lower level of the Sacred Land Fortress were indeed slightly inferior to those of the First Fortress on the second level.

But compared to other fortresses, they were not bad at all.

He even felt that this fortress was as if it had no lower level.

After not staying in his room for long, Lu Chao’an asked,

"Would you like to come out and have something to eat, sir?"

Song Que nodded and went into the living room.

It was lunchtime, and the quality of the nutrient liquid was quite good.

Song Que exclaimed,

"This place is truly a sanctuary."

The child, Lu Ming, asked,

"Big brother, are you from another fortress?"

"Yes, the fortress I come from is very far from here."

"In other fortresses, are there a lot of fun things?"

Song Que shook his head and said,

"The other fortresses... they are not as good as this one. People living in this fortress are very lucky."

Lu Ming seemed quite proud to hear that.

Mrs. Wu and Lu Chao’an also enthusiastically chatted with Song Que about various topics.

During the conversation, Song Que finally broached the question he wanted to understand.

"Mr. Lu, I’ve always been puzzled. In my First Fortress, the people on the lower levels still have to work hard every day, mostly laboring in the mining district. Usually, the bustling time is at night, but here, it seems that the people on the lower levels are more leisurely?"

Song Que was sure that the value of the tertiary service industry of this fortress was high. Foreign trade was considered a major source of income.

But no industry could compare to the output of the resources from the lower levels.

Mr. Lu, unlike Zhuo He, didn’t play coy. He said,

"Commander Song, we do mine as well, it’s just that it’s not our turn this time."

"Not our turn? What does that mean?" Song Que was puzzled.

In a quite proud manner, Lu Chao’an said,

"Under Lord Zhuo’s leadership, not only do those in the lower levels need to mine, but the gifted ones at higher levels participate in mining as well."

Song Que was shocked.

"Think about it, the gifted ones are naturally more powerful in the mining districts, so naturally, they are more efficient.

And this rotational system also allows everyone to have enough rest time. Being able to live such a leisurely life, we really owe it to Lord Zhuo!"

"I also want to become someone like Lord Zhuo when I grow up!" The child, Lu Ming, had admiration in his eyes.

Song Que was completely stunned.

Gifted ones mining?

The Sanctuary could achieve such equality, and the gifted ones didn’t mind?

It was certainly a good strategy, but whether it could actually be implemented, Song Que had his doubts.

If that was indeed the case, why would Zhuo He conceal it?

It wasn’t a secret and could be easily discovered by asking around.

If the gifted ones were really willing to do the things the people at the lower levels did, then the evolution of the civilization of the Pyramid would not be as it is now.