Athena in Tower Defense Game! [LitRPG]

Chapter 177 | A Warmth In The Cold

Chapter 177 | A Warmth In The ColdThis victory did more than instill a sense of belonging in the people—it filled them with newfound confidence, a belief that they could endure whatever wars lay ahead.

With Filio’s assistance, Athena had activated the teleportation array. Though the Imperial City was eager to learn the state of affairs, it would take time for any message to reach them. The array had been deactivated but remained under close surveillance.

At the very least, this action had quelled any rash impulses among the populace. Their trust in Athena and her companions had solidified.

While some chose to flee the growing tension, most stayed. This city, their home, held everything they cherished—family, life, and memories. Leaving it behind was no easy decision.

Moreover, there was now hope—hope brought by Athena herself.

Using the authority granted by her position, Athena succeeded in convening discussions with the craftsmen and specialists to negotiate the steps ahead.

The first priority: bolstering their firepower systems, followed closely by reconstructing the city walls.

As she studied the battle map, Athena noticed an unusual stillness in the surrounding area. If the system held any reliability, this silence could mean only one thing: an impending attack in three days.

Three days. Such a brief span of time—too tight, too narrow. Under normal circumstances, completing all these tasks within such a timeframe would have been sheer folly.

But these were not normal circumstances. Athena did not expect perfection; even incremental improvements would suffice.

With confidence, the artisans assured her they would work tirelessly to accomplish their tasks.

At this point, all she could do was place her trust in them—along with the necessary funds, of course.

And so, the rebuilding and reorganization began in earnest. As for the players who had arrived, Athena did not hesitate to assign those with special skills to the effort, effectively turning them into a pool of free labor.

Over a hundred players had arrived, scattered in small groups. Each one was, effectively, worth the labor of three ordinary workers—a timely arrival, indeed. Naturally, Athena kept a close eye on them,

No one knew what the system had in store for them.