Lord of the Myriad Worlds

Chapter 62: The Battle of Plot-Driven Killing

This was Li Wei's second time serving as Family Head and leading the entire family to complete the monthly main quest, so the information before him was different from others.

[Under your conservative and mediocre, but at least safe and steady leadership, all family main quests have been completed, the family's comprehensive wealth has steadily increased, and the family's ability to resist external risks has gradually improved. However, due to your mediocre and conservative development strategy, the family hasn't undergone any particularly outstanding changes this month, so the family camp remains at level three, with a total population of 6 people.]

[You will receive an additional +5% clearance evaluation reward, with your current total clearance evaluation bonus accumulating to +20%.]

[You obtained 15 Family Contribution points by completing main quests, and gained an additional 23 points through iron ore mining and sporadic hunting. Your current total Family Contribution is 248 points.]

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Not bad!

Although the evaluation called me mediocre and conservative, that was because the main quests of Penny, Margaret, and Thomas were either problematic or weren't conducted under the Family Head's arrangement, hence this outcome.

Li Wei was actually quite satisfied. His personal gains were good, having successfully obtained the One-Star Stamina Card this month, and his Family Contribution remained far ahead of others.

According to his estimate, Fila's current Family Contribution probably wouldn't exceed 120 points, since she never donated anything and only focused on hoarding.

Although Penny's Family Contribution was halved by 50+15 points previously, her foundation was solid, and this month she refreshed her status through cooperation with Thomas. Estimating roughly, her total contribution should be around 110-120 points.Leon smoothly exceeded 100 points because he caught another one-star quality large fish yesterday.

As for Margaret, she could only maintain around 20-30 points at most.

But Thomas probably reached about 50 points, because this guy basically worked fifteen hours daily throughout the past month - absolutely insane.

Overall, Li Wei remained far ahead in the lead.

This meant that even if he continued choosing mediocre and conservative family development strategies, he could maintain his Family Head position for at least two more months.

With good luck, three or even four months wouldn't be a problem.

This could increase the clearance evaluation rating.

And this was absolutely important.

While pondering, the room fell completely silent. The night outside was deep and dark without a breath of wind, with heavy snow falling densely, accompanied by the crackling sound of firewood burning in the fireplace. The entire world seemed to have entered a strange rhythm.

Everyone remained silent, because they were all waiting for Plot Kills - settling scores and grudges!

This matter was very important!

Moreover, Li Wei was no longer the naive rookie from before. Without hesitation, he directly initiated Plot Kills against Penny, Margaret, and Thomas!

Penny only required one contribution point, Margaret needed three, while Thomas was exempt - yes, in just one month, that crazy Thomas had truly become a Family Elder.

[Five agreed, one opposed - Plot Kill against Penny established!]

[Four agreed, two opposed - Plot Kill against Margaret established!]

In the blink of an eye, two Plot Kills were approved.

At this moment, nobody was talking about friendship - this was an opportunity to vote and weaken others!

Sure enough, the next second,

[Professional Warrior *** initiated Plot Kill against family member Penny, hoping she would die in an avalanche within the next twenty-four hours.]

[Professional Warrior *** initiated Plot Kill against family member Penny, hoping she would die from getting lost within the next twenty-four hours.]

[Fila initiated Plot Kill against family member Penny, hoping she would die from severe flu within the next twenty-four hours.]

[Leon initiated Plot Kill against family member Penny, hoping she would die from food poisoning within the next twenty-four hours.]

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Good grief, Penny was being targeted by everyone. Except for her own opposition, everyone else agreed.

In an instant, including Li Wei's Plot Kill, she spent a full 25 points just for exemption.

She basically worked for nothing this month.

But there was no helping it - this was the punishment. Fortunately, this was the final month; things would return to normal next month, and she would regain her Family Elder status. However, once the gap widened, catching up wouldn't be so easy.

Would she be lucky enough to discover another three-star quality Iron Deposit again?

With this, the Plot Kill battle concluded.

Since Margaret hadn't made any mistakes, she only needed to exempt once to gain thirty days of safety period, immune from further voting.

At this moment, Fila brewed a pot of Pine Needles tea, and everyone lazily drank their cups while continuing to wait.

About ten minutes later, new information appeared as expected, announcing that Li Wei would continue serving as Family Head.

This information was visible to everyone.

At this moment, in the fireplace's flickering light, everyone's gazes fell upon Li Wei, because their upcoming conversation would determine the family's development direction for the next month. Whatever skills anyone had couldn't be hidden anymore.

Li Wei wasn't in a hurry though, leisurely finishing his Pine Needles tea. This stuff seemed to supplement vitamins?

Anyway, just by this, Fila earned 5 Family Contribution points.

Collecting pine needles was certainly simple, but the key was probably being able to think of this idea.

His gaze swept over everyone, and he already had a plan in mind.

Next month's focus would be suppressing Margaret - she seemed aggressive and unfriendly.

Of course, before that, he needed to ensure the family's stability, such as having an on-duty Craftsman.

Thinking this, Li Wei's gaze finally settled on Penny. This good older sister had been quite resentful since Li Wei extorted her badly before, plus being targeted just now, her expression was quite unfriendly.

However, to suppress Margaret this time, he still needed to show Penny some favorable treatment.

Because Li Wei still needed Penny to help him further enhance his Recurve Bow. Well, he estimated his current Recurve Bow could only handle about fifty pounds at most. To achieve greater draw weight, he couldn't manage it himself, and Leon couldn't either.

Only Penny could.

So, Li Wei decided to talk with her, immediately revealing a smile,

"Sis, what are your plans for next month?"

Penny glared at Li Wei angrily, seemingly catching the slight goodwill he was showing. With the heavy snow blocking the mountains, there were few things they could do anyway. It was rare that this kid still had some conscience, approaching her first for discussion and using an inquiring tone.

This was enough - there was plenty of room for manipulation.

"The Iron Deposit can't be mined, and the Small Blast Furnace can't be lit, but the Blacksmith Shop still needs normal operation. Having a standby Craftsman is important. The chisels that Thomas and Margaret use for mining Stone Blocks need to be reheated, forged, and sharpened daily - they're already exhausted, so we can reduce their pressure in this aspect."

"Also, George, if you go hunting, arrowhead maintenance can be handled by me."

"Additionally, I think Thomas has a significant shortage of Stone Blocks needed for building the stone Perimeter Wall next spring. Just him and Margaret aren't enough, especially during winter - what if we exhaust them? So whenever I have free time, I can help mine Stone Blocks and Limestone. Now that it's snowing, I can make sleds for transportation."

"Finally, I think our Fireplace could be further improved."

Good grief!

Penny was truly not holding back - seizing the Blacksmith Shop's main quest while also trying to take a share from Thomas's bowl.

Sleds! This was a very obvious scoring opportunity.

Whether Thomas, Leon, or even Li Wei himself felt they could make one.

But unfortunately, only the Family Head could decide this matter now, because as long as it followed plot logic and received the Family Head's approval, it became legitimate.

And building the stone Perimeter Wall indeed required more Stone Blocks.

"I think it's acceptable."

Without waiting for others to speak, Li Wei made the final decision.