Chapter 5: The Unmoving Lord's Turntable

The helicopter continued to fly towards the high mountains, where the waist of a hill revealed a medieval castle, faintly visible. The castle, with its gray bricks and red tiles, nestled among the lush tall trees, exuded an air of ancient simplicity and weariness. Surrounded by no other buildings, it resembled a stubborn old man.

Wang Bo instinctively looked outside; at that moment, the sun was setting behind the western mountains, and the afterglow of the evening illuminated the land with a tawny summer sunlight. At the end of his line of sight, there seemed to be a crystal-clear lake reflecting a gentle radiance.

The Land of the Never-Setting Sun is a territory, as depicted in the game, covering an area of 1,000 square kilometers. It is located on the edge of the Otago region, backed by the Southern Alps of New Zealand and facing the Canterbury Plains. The territory features numerous plains and small hills, with fertile soil and picturesque scenery

It is well known that New Zealand, along with Australia, Canada, India, and others, belongs to the Commonwealth of Nations and was formerly a colony of Britain. Although these countries have been independent for many years, they still bear some marks of British influence, with noble estates being one of these marks.

Wang Bo did not respond; he was lost in thought, gazing at the land outside, bathed in the gentle glow of the setting sun. This earth was devoid of the summer's harshness, filled with a vibrant green that seemed to glisten with moisture. For someone like him, who had long been enveloped by the steel and concrete of the city, it was nothing short of a refreshing experience

Later, New Zealand gained independence, but the government did not abolish these noble territories, as the new government received significant assistance from many conscientious and upright nobles during its establishment. To express gratitude, the new government retained these nobles and supported their territories in New Zealand.

He reached out and touched the wheel, but it did not move; he silently repeated "spin," yet the wheel remained still. He then thought "draw lots," but it still did not budge. This fellow seemed like a mere ornament, and despite his best efforts, it remained completely motionless

Jumping down from the helicopter, Wang Bo looked around and asked, "Charlie, does this place, this vast expanse of land belong to me now?"

"How do you know this is the land of the never-setting sun?" Charlie asked with a smile.

Throughout his journey, Wang Bo has experienced maritime, shipping, and land transportation, witnessing the breathtakingly picturesque scenery of New Zealand in a fleeting manner. It is now November, and while his hometown back home is buffeted by cold winds, this country is preparing to enter the height of summer, so along the way, all he sees are lush green trees, vibrant red flowers, blue skies, and green grass

In fact, from a normal perspective, this is merely a piece of wasteland, at best a somewhat more attractive wasteland. This land is covered with wild grass and forests, lacking roads, electricity, and even internet access. Within an area of one thousand square kilometers, there is surprisingly only one castle, making it more appropriate to describe this place as a remote wilderness.

Gazing into the distance, a majestic mountain range emerges, its towering silhouette stretching endlessly. Lush, tall trees extend from the mountain peak outward, swaying in the breeze, resembling a green sea

Missed this opportunity and the bookstore is no longer available, the chance is fleeting and will not come again, Old Wang expressed that this is truly tragic

After spending a night in Wellington, the next day Charlie first took him by boat from the North Island to a small town in the South Island called Blenheim. Then, they drove an off-road vehicle to a city called Christchurch, and finally, in a change of pace, Charlie took him on a helicopter flying southwest

Unable to control himself, he recalled the game guide he had seen when he first encountered the Heart of the Lord. He remembered that the guide mentioned things like the Heart of the Territory, but he had not paid attention at the time. Now that he no longer had the guide, he could only explore on his own for anything he did not understand

The reason this place is named "Ling" is that it is a noble territory within New Zealand.

He is speaking the truth, but Charlie clearly does not believe it; any normal person would not believe it

However, according to the New Zealand Constitution Act of 1986, the privileges of the nobility within the territories have been significantly restricted and reduced. These territories now essentially represent land purchased by the nobility, and powers such as military presence, diplomacy, and taxation have been stripped away.

Upon seeing this, Wang Bo was once again perplexed. How has the lord's heart changed? What does this newly appeared light green sand table signify? What are these squares on it?

Suddenly, he quickly recalled the beautiful dream from the night he registered for the game, and then he looked at Charlie in shock and said, "Heavens, this is my territory!"

Wang Bo nodded, and Charlie looked at him with anticipation, then he said: "I have seen it in a dream"

The helicopter slowly descended onto a flat patch of grass, a location that is not easy to find. Although this area is not lacking in plains, it suffers from a lack of maintenance, with the ground overgrown with tall wild grass, creating a somewhat harsh environment for civilian helicopters

If it is the heart of the lord that has granted him such a vast and beautiful land, then he should not have been fearful and anxious before, but rather should have felt joy and excitement instead

Charlie's expression changed slightly as he asked, "Have you been here before?"

Moreover, an additional layer of dense mist has appeared over the originally crystal-clear territory sand table. However, this mist is not white but a light green, and it seems to be slowly drifting as if stirred by the wind, which is quite peculiar

Wang Bo shook his head and then regained his composure, saying: "Oh, it's nothing, it's just that I haven't seen such beautiful scenery in a long time, and I am deeply impressed"

He certainly knows that not only this castle, but also the hills, grasslands, and forests of this land, are all too familiar to him—he has seen all of this countless times, not only in his dreams but also daily in the lord's model in his chest; all of this is just a meticulously crafted super enlarged version of the model!

The green Lord's Heart first emerged, then transformed into two parts, one large and one small. The larger part quickly lost its color and changed into a territory sand table, while the smaller part floated in front of him and transformed into a translucent crystal turntable

Charlie, with a puzzled expression, looked at Wang Bo and asked, "What is your relationship with Sir Roberts? Why did the Sir leave your information in the will?"

The helicopter soared swiftly through the sky; in the evening, Charlie suddenly reached out and tugged at Wang Bo, pointing outside to show him something.

The territory known as the "Land of the Never-Setting Sun" is indeed a part of this domain. It previously belonged to the Roberts family, but the last owner and the only member of this family, Howard Fezalan Roberts, passed away ten days ago. Before his death, he designated the inheritance of the territory to Wang Bo

Noble territories appeared in New Zealand quite early, in 1840, when the British used force to compel the indigenous Māori people of New Zealand to sign the Treaty of Waitangi. According to the treaty, the Māori were allowed to sell land to the British Crown, after which new immigrants arrived in New Zealand to purchase land from the British Crown. At that time, some wealthy nobles financed the acquisition of large tracts of land, which became the earliest noble territories. According to the treaty, the Māori were allowed to sell land to the British Crown, after which new immigrants arrived in New Zealand to purchase land from the British Crown. At that time, some wealthy nobles financed the acquisition of large tracts of land, which became the earliest noble territories

On the spinning wheel, there is a dark green arrow, which is divided into five sections, labeled as Heart of Territory, Heart of Enhancement, Heart of Wealth, Heart of Soul, and Heart of Mystery

Charlie noticed the change in his expression and asked, "Hi, Wang, what’s wrong?"

Thinking of this, he summoned the Lord's Heart that was hidden in his chest.

Therefore, one hundred and fifty kilometers south of the land of the never-setting sun lies Queenstown, reputed to be the most beautiful town in the world, while here there is only wasteland

Before coming to New Zealand, he already knew that the name of this country is called mhetushu in the Māori language. Aotearoa, when translated, means the land of the long white cloud

Charlie shrugged and said, "Of course, of course, buddy, this is your territory, but you still need to handle some paperwork. Once you take possession of this place, then it will be your territory."

Wang Bo was about to exclaim in admiration when he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine: "Damn, why does everything around here feel so familiar? Especially this castle, it seems like I have seen it somewhere before"

Wang Bo murmured: "I know, I just know, because this belongs to me!"

He asked Charlie what was going on. Charlie shrugged and said that the previous lords of this land, the Roberts family, were quite strange. They refused to develop their own territory, and this land belonged to them privately, with others not allowed to encroach upon it

Charlie wanted to ask him about this matter later, but Wang Bo evaded the question, saying he was tired, and went straight to his room after arriving at the hotel. Charlie, being a clever person, noticed that he did not want to answer, so he shrugged and did not pursue the question further

Previously, he did not understand; now, after witnessing the pristine blue and pure white of the New Zealand sky, he finally comprehends the meaning of this name. Indeed, this is a land that possesses the most beautiful clouds.

Charlie nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, this is truly a beautiful scene, and I am equally impressed. By the way, you mentioned that you haven't seen such a beautiful sight in a long time? Have you seen it before?"

Wang Bo did not respond, as he did not know how to answer. He calculated in his mind that the time Roberts designated for the inheritance of the territory was precisely the day he started the game, which was indeed a bit strange