The actual situation is this.
The Safro Kingdom refuses to allow the Holy Light Church to settle, refuses the Adventurer Association, and refuses any neutral or orderly organizations to enter.
All goods that can be traded are transported to the port, and foreign merchants are not allowed to leave the port city.
The only small trade caravans are with the neighboring Cohen.
Moreover, the Safro Kingdom has only been established for a little over 100 years, and its territory is indeed quite small, with few resources.
Furthermore, the flow of Magic Power is extremely scarce, to the point that even some guilds related to Magic are not interested in coming here.
However, this is somewhat a blessing in disguise.
Precisely because the flow of Magic Power is so scarce, the country's homeland is actually safer, as various magical creatures and the like are very rare.
This, instead, has attracted some ordinary civilians to move here, adding to the kingdom's population.
However, the reason for the lack of Magic Power isn't really due to this region, but the royal family's schemes.
"Haven't you seen any other races?" Kana asked, puzzled.
To be honest, he hadn't expected this. In this world, communication among various races is relatively frequent.
Even racial integration and cohabitation is quite normal.
Any place might suddenly give rise to a new race.
Even if the continent they are on now is mainly composed of humans, they shouldn't have never seen any other race.
However, these few all shook their heads together. They are already Knights, considered middle-class in this country.
If they haven't seen, then ordinary people probably haven't, either.
Perhaps there is some rather exclusionary policy in place.
All irregular issues can be blamed on the royal family; after all, they are experimenting here to create new races.
No wonder he hasn't seen any non-human races on his way here.
"Your Highness, have you ever been to other countries?" Blake suddenly asked.
Kana instinctively wanted to answer, then immediately stopped, shook his head, "No, but I've read many books about the outside world, so I understand a bit."
Almost slipped up; there is no way Kana would have a chance to go abroad.
Chatting all the way, they rested for a night. By the afternoon of the next day, they arrived at Riverbend Town.
From afar, you can see a dirt road extending into the town.
This town isn't prosperous, but it's not bad either; various buildings are scattered here and there.
In the distance, the sound of river water flowing can still be heard.
The reason it can be heard is naturally that this river is no small river; it qualifies as a river of significant size.
Entering the town.
Kana looked around, observing closely.
Almost the same as he remembered.
"Blake? Aren't you supposed to be fighting with the Count?" A woman by the roadside seemed to recognize Blake and greeted him.
Many people around knew these three Knights and occasionally greeted one of them.
Something doesn't feel right; there seem to be too many people in this town, and there's no sense of impending disaster or fear.
Moreover, along the way, they saw several Blacksmith Shops.
They even saw a training ground from afar, with quite a few children training inside.
The entire town isn't old; from many buildings, it can be seen they were built not too long ago.
It gives a somewhat new feeling.
Looking all the way, Kana finally thought of something and asked, "Aren't the residents here the families of the Knights?"
Blake turned his head in surprise to look at Kana; he didn't expect Kana figured it out so quickly.
Judging by Blake's expression, Kana knew he was right.
"This town hasn't been built for many years, right? Not more than 10 years?"
Blake nodded, "I started training as a Knight not long before I was brought here; at that time, it was just a rather simple Military Camp."
Upon hearing this, Kana didn't ask more.
However, certain layouts and architectural styles of this town indeed gave Kana a sense of returning to the Newbie Village at the start of the game.
It seems he hadn't found the wrong place.
They soon arrived at a small stone fortress, which was the residence of the mayor.
Guards in full armor could be seen guarding the area.
Evidently, this place also functions as a Military Camp.
An elderly man in half-armor walked out, with several scars on his face, giving a somewhat fierce impression.
It seems the mayor is this gentleman, resembling a retired Knight.
"Knight Jonel, this is His Highness the Fourth Prince, the newly appointed Civil Servant by the Count."
Mayor Jonel glanced at Blake and then at Kana. After saluting, he didn't say much, just nodded.
"If there's anything needed, just let me know."
With that, he turned and walked away without looking back.
Blake awkwardly said, "Knight Jonel is like this, I hope Your Highness doesn't take offense."
Kana nodded slightly, not minding it.
"It's getting late; I'll take you to where you will rest."
Blake led them to a house with a small courtyard.
He settled them inside and provided two servants for them.
Two women, one helping to clean and the other to cook.
Before leaving, Blake added, "We don't have appropriate maids here, so I must ask Your Highness to endure for a while."
However, Kana didn't mind, just waved it off.
Had a simple meal, and as for the food, it was just edible.
Kana walked into his room to rest.
Lying on the bed, staring at the beams above, pondering the next course of action.
It is basically confirmed that Riverbend Town is the Blood Cry Town and also the battle location during the beta test.
Kana has participated in the beta test.
Of course, the beta test was merely a three-day phase involving 5000 participants.
The main testing was for simple tasks and the combat system.
Though it had been a long time ago, at least he remembers some parts; after all, it was his first encounter with a virtual game, which was tremendously shocking for him.
Though it had limited sensations, and only full visual experience.
All he remembered during the beta test were errands mostly related to war.
Like helping to transport the wounded, transporting goods, delivering supplies.
During combat, the task was just guarding and eliminating enemies.
Back then, there wasn't any storyline, only a final cutscene was shown before the beta test concluded.
The cutscene's protagonist was the Count, who later became the Newbie Village chief.
Later, when it officially started, as the storyline gradually progressed, they realized that the battles they participated in during the beta were, in fact, related to the Count's retreat battle.
And the battleground was called Blood Cry Town.
It is determined for sure they have to retreat to Cohen; with their current strength, they are no match for the fully organized Blood Race.
Hence preparations here need to start.
Next is the most important—Stone of Creation.
Since the Golden Finger can be almost confirmed to be generated by the Stone of Creation based on one's thoughts.
To enhance his strength and perfect the so-called "Golden Finger."
More Stones of Creation are needed.
Additionally, strengthening himself, and checking whether the Experience Points System can be added.
That training becomes the top priority, and the datafication of his body means his Physical Strength is hard to exhaust.
Moreover, Life Value recovery is very easy, without worrying about problems caused by overtraining.
Coincidentally, he is at the rear for now, so training should be relatively easy.
Judging based on his understanding of the storyline, the next battle will not start for at least a month later.
At least, it has to be after half a month.
During this time, through training, he can definitely reach Level Two, and coupled with his combat skills, it should be enough to handle Level Three enemies.
As long as he doesn't engage renowned characters, ensuring safety shouldn't be an issue.
He can also experiment with the equipment system, searching for meaningful items.
Additionally, experimenting with whether potions can be datafied? Can food be datafied?
After all, in the game, Consumables should also be part of the equipment.
In the game, while food lacks taste, it can add beneficial effects.
After datafying potions, they might become slightly more useful.
Even if the datafication effect is limited to personal use.
Primarily, although the total Magic Power is only capped at 12 points, it recovers slowly. Even though it's slow, it feels like a waste if not used.
This cannot be tolerated.