My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 856

Chapter 856: Chapter 856 A Little Help

They both understood they couldn’t rely on Clyde for everything. So when applications opened, she proudly stood in line, confident in her abilities. She explained her skills with enthusiasm, especially her talent for baking. To her, this job wasn’t just a way to help her family; it was something she could truly enjoy and take pride in.

In fact, Aston had previously mentioned the idea of establishing a dedicated Military Cafeteria to Kisha, which was why he had one built outside. However, now that the Military Academy had its own internal cafeteria, the original one outside was starting to feel redundant. So, Aston decided to officially designate it as a communal cafeteria, a shift that made perfect sense, since it had already been serving that purpose informally for some time.

This way, warriors would have more dining options, while the communal cafeteria could better accommodate regular residents and, eventually, even outsiders. Previously, many civilians avoided the cafeteria, as it was often crowded with soldiers, and despite the good food, most residents chose to cook at home instead, something that took time and effort. Now, with this adjustment, the communal cafeteria could become more accessible and welcoming to the general public.

Aston also proposed treating the communal cafeteria as a base-run business. Its income, mostly in the form of work points, could be funneled back into the base’s treasury. While work points weren’t traditional currency, they still functioned as a reliable system of exchange. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

These points could then be used to reward cafeteria staff and hire more workers as needed. After all, isn’t that how economies worked? Resources circulate, and the system sustains itself. With this mindset, Aston began to implement the changes.

And with fewer warriors and soldiers expected to dine at the communal cafeteria, Aston realized that it could generate even more income by focusing on residents and outsiders.

Excited by the potential business, he discussed the idea with Tristan, who immediately saw the opportunity. Without hesitation, Tristan agreed and established a formal treasury system where the base’s income, from businesses like the cafeteria, would be recorded and managed.

Although the majority of the supplies were actually coming through Kisha’s Territory Space, no one outside of a select few knew about it. Everyone else believed their current abundance was the result of collective effort, good leadership, and the strategic organization of the base.

To keep it that way, and to give Kisha the freedom to continue providing under the guise of public funding, they needed a legitimate structure for financial flow, something that made it look like the crystal cores and other currency were being properly managed and earned.

After all, they had started as a survivor’s shelter, but now they were transitioning into a functioning society with systems, order, and economy. With this shift came the responsibility of rebuilding governance, trade, and currency flow. That’s why they established the marketplace: to stimulate individual businesses and generate movement in the local economy. And the treasury? It was just the beginning.

More importantly, this new system meant Tristan had significantly more responsibilities, but it was a necessary move. With a proper financial structure in place, the base could function more smoothly, especially in managing resources. It also gave Kisha the freedom to use crystal cores as needed without drawing suspicion or being questioned about hoarding them for herself.

Once Tristan completed the initial framework for the treasury, he and Aston presented the idea to Kisha. Since Aston didn’t have much experience with business or economics, he had only contributed the core idea, Tristan sought help from the Patriarch and Mr. Winters, both of whom had deeper expertise in finance and governance. Together, the three of them refined the structure, making sure it could realistically support their growing society.

When Kisha approved the plan, the finalized framework was handed over to Mr. Winters’ department. As the Minister of Revenue, it was his responsibility to oversee the financial and business aspects of the base. While the treasury itself would be located within the City Lord’s office, it was Mr. Winters who would be in charge of ensuring a steady flow of income to fill it.

The first source of income deposited into the treasury came from the Supply Center’s operations. Fortunately, Fred and his team had brought in computers to streamline the workflow. Thanks to the structured financial framework, the staff simply needed to input data into the computerized ledger, making the process faster and more efficient.

In addition to the Supply Center’s income, there was revenue from housing rent and marketplace stall rentals, both of which were now being taxed. With all these responsibilities piling up, Mr. Winters and his team found themselves overwhelmed.

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