strictlysupreme Chapter 353 The Rainstorm Strikes
Chapter 353 The Rainstorm Strikes
After most of the items in the tribe had been neatly arranged, Ruan Mianmian stood in the center of the crowd and said loudly, "Fellow tribesmen, please tidy up the items in your respective houses. Tonight we will be moving into the caves!" Her clear and melodious voice echoed throughout the entire tribe.
The orcs always obeyed their leader's orders without question, and upon hearing this, they quickly sprang into action.
They hurriedly returned to their cottage and began to methodically pack their personal belongings.
However, Miyue's family was in a somewhat special situation. Because they had a wolf cub, they naturally needed to carry much more things than other families.
Unfortunately, Yong had gone out hunting and had not yet returned, which left Miyue feeling overwhelmed and flustered.
As she busied herself packing her luggage, she looked up at the sky.
The sun was high in the sky, its rays scorching the earth like flames, making it almost impossible to breathe.
Miyue couldn't help but wonder to herself, "Why would the leader suddenly order us to move into the cave on such a sunny day? Did she know something beforehand?"
However, upon further reflection, he realized that the chief had always been kind to the people and would never do anything to harm them, so he stopped thinking about it and quickened his pace in packing his things.
Meanwhile, Ruan Mianmian was intently browsing the weather forecast in the system.
The screen clearly displayed: A rainstorm is expected at 3:00 AM tonight, and it is very likely to be an extremely heavy rainstorm.
Upon seeing this message, Ruan Mianmian frowned slightly. After pondering for a moment, she turned and ran towards Zhi's wooden house.
"Yes, I want to know where the highest water level was during last year's rainy season?"
Because the rainfall looked quite heavy, a large area of medicinal herbs had been planted in the valley. If the water flow was too strong, they might wash away all the plants that had been painstakingly cultivated.
Zhi opened a tattered parchment scroll, on which were drawn some simple markings.
He pointed to a marker and said, "Chief, last year's highest water level was around this point. But with such heavy rainfall this time, it will probably be even higher." Ruan Mianmian looked at the marker thoughtfully.
Afterwards, Ruan Mianmian gathered several strong orcs and brought tools to the edge of the herb meadow.
She directed the people to begin digging a canal to bring water, creating a deep ditch on one side of the valley, and then reinforcing both sides with stones and branches. Although the orcs did not know the meaning of their leader's actions, they all worked hard.
Night fell silently, like a giant black curtain covering the entire earth.
The people in the tribe had already hurriedly taken refuge in the caves, as if to avoid an impending storm.
The cave was bustling with activity, filled with laughter and noise.
It has been a long time since we have all gathered together like this, and we are filled with joy and excitement at being together.
A group of lively and adorable little creatures ran and played freely in the cave, their tiny figures as agile as twinkling stars in the night sky.
Despite the sweltering heat making it difficult to sleep, the adults were tolerant and allowed the little ones to play and frolic, enjoying this rare moment of joy.
After dinner, Ruan Mianmian hurriedly organized some strong orcs and they quickly headed towards the entrance of the cave.
Upon arriving at their destination, she methodically directed Daman and the other orcs to move thick logs and arrange them closely around the cave entrance, attempting to build a sturdy defensive line.
Immediately afterwards, Ruan Mianmian purchased several boxes of extra-long iron nails from the mysterious system shop. These iron nails gleamed with a cold light in the dim firelight, as if they possessed infinite power.
She handed the nails to the beastmen, indicating that they should nail the logs together securely, one by one.
Originally, Ruan Mianmian was thinking of buying a few more hammers so that she could complete the task more easily.
However, to her astonishment, the strong beastmen simply waved their hands and slapped down, and the iron nails in their hands were embedded deep into the logs like lightning, firmly fixed in place.
Witnessing this scene, Ruan Mianmian's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at the beastmen's immense power.
After the wooden wall was finished, Ruan Mianmian bought a lot of sandbags. She crushed a sand crystal, and suddenly there was a lot more sand in the cave.
“Yong, you and Daman fill these sandbags with sand, tie them up, and put them under the wooden wall outside. Sand has a strong water absorption capacity and can also prevent rainwater from entering the cave.”
Following Ruan Mianmian's instructions, Yong, Daman, and the other orcs quickly filled sandbags and placed them in their positions. Once everything was ready, the group retreated deeper into the cave to rest.
Ruan Mianmian was still a little worried, so she checked the fortifications again.
At 3 a.m., the downpour arrived as expected.
Raindrops pounded against the wooden wall outside the cave, making a crackling sound, while the howling wind tried to break through the barrier. But the wooden wall and sandbags held firm, and the rainwater did not seep in much.
The beastmen admired Ruan Mianmian even more after seeing their leader's brilliant strategy.
Meanwhile, Ruan Mianmian kept a close eye on the situation of the medicinal herb meadow on the other side of the valley.
Fortunately, the ditches dug earlier played a role, with most of the rainwater flowing away along them. Only a small amount of water overflowed the ditches and approached the herb garden, but it was not enough to flood it.
As time passed, the rain gradually subsided. At daybreak, the beastmen emerged from their cave to investigate. Seeing that although the surrounding area was in ruins, their homes had not suffered much damage, and they cheered.
Ruan Mianmian also breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that in this other world, she could better develop the tribe by combining her modern knowledge with the abilities of the beastmen. After this test, the tribe's cohesion became stronger.