Luria Nova/Events/Estate-Manager/Prepare for the Monster Invasion II

Upon returning to your estate, a foreboding letter from your liege's messenger awaits you. Its contents deliver a dire warning of an impending monster invasion. The eastern defense line, once sturdy and resolute, has now crumbled, unleashing waves of ravenous beasts into your realm. Your estate stands on the brink of this impending threat, and you must make crucial decisions to prepare for the looming invasion.

You have several options at your disposal. One choice is to arm your peasants and mobilize them to confront the monsters before they breach your estate's borders. This brave but perilous endeavor could result in casualties among your peasantry, potentially leading to a labor shortage if too many lives are lost. However, by choosing this path, you can safeguard your livestock and fields from the impending invasion.

Alternatively, you may opt to allocate your available gold to hire two groups of mercenaries. These seasoned warriors can be deployed to defend your estate, provided that the horde of monsters is not directly headed your way. Your liege may commend your willingness to spend precious gold to protect your people.

Lastly, you can choose to concede the fields and retreat behind the safety of your walls. Fortifying your estate becomes the priority as you prepare to weather the storm of the monster invasion. While this strategy may significantly reduce your crop production, it ensures that no lives are sacrificed in the defense effort.

The weight of this decision falls squarely on your shoulders. The fate of your estate and the well-being of your people hang in the balance as you contemplate the best course of action.

Outcome: Preparing for Battle - Hiring Some Mercenaries

Your decision to allocate 1 gold to hire a group of battle-hardened mercenaries lifts the spirits of your peasants. They appreciate your proactive approach and feel reassured knowing that professional soldiers will stand alongside them in the impending conflict. As the news spreads throughout your estate, a renewed sense of determination and solidarity sweeps through your people.

With your peasants ready to fight and bolstered by the presence of the mercenaries, you anxiously await the onset of the monster invasion. The fate of your estate hangs in the balance, and the impending battle will determine whether your chosen strategy pays off. As the horizon darkens with the approach of the monstrous horde, you can only hope that your decision proves to be the right one when the clash begins.