[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-city-of-desire-kingdom-building":3,"chapter-city-of-desire-kingdom-building-city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-408":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","City of Desire [Kingdom Building]",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1846261,2449,"Chapter 410: Morning","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-408",408,"\u003Cp>Prodigies Playwright Lv. 32\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prodigies Playwright Lv. 33\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prodigies Playwright Lv. 34\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Gained: …}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Gained: …}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clerk Lv. 13\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Conditions met: Prodigies Playwright + Clerk + Dung Carrier + Launderer + Laborer + Waiter–Worldly Playwright}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worldly Playwright Lv. 33\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worldly Playwright Lv. 34\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Gained: …}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Gained: …}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Change: …}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at the long line of texts, and tears began to flow through my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been sixteen years since I had leveled up. Till a few months ago, I had no hope and didn't think, I would ever level in my main class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I did, and the advancement was greater than I had thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially my main class, eating all the other classes and becoming Worldly Playwright, which I think perfect class for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prodigious Playwright didn't suit me anymore. It used to be, once upon a time, but not anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at my classes, that had been eaten by the main class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are just a few jobs in the past sixteen years. There were many more; these are the ones I had accepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Prince's skill hanging over me, it was very hard to find simple employment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are the ones who supported me in my most difficult time. Helped me from starving to death and I am proud of each one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including the Dung Carrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now all of them disappeared. Eaten by my main class; the Worldly Playwright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a powerful class, more powerful than the Prodigious Playwright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has given me new skills. Changed and merged, the sixteen of them. All of them are pretty good skills; they will help me become a better playwright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at them before clearing the texts. There are attribute points, but I will think about them later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wish you had been here,\" I muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A face appeared in front of me, but I shook it away immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is too painful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actress Lv. 19\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Gained: …}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Set Designer Lv. 28\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Set Designer Lv. 29\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Gained: …}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady of Verdant Gardens Lv. 34\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady of Verdant Gardens Lv. 35\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Gained: …}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aesthetic Architect Lv. 35\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aesthetic Architect Lv. 36\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Gained: …}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Gained: …}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prostitute Lv. 18\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prostitute Lv. 19\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Graceful Whore Lv. 23\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Gained: …}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wall Artist Lv.28\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealer of Desire Lv. 27\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealer of Desire Lv. 28\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealer of Desire Lv. 29\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Gained: Mark of Mist}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valorous Lord Lv. 22\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valorous Lord Lv. 23\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>{Skill Gained: Fast Reflexes}\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I opened my eyes. I had texts in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The advancement is better than expected. It had taken a long, but gave me a reward for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am not surprised, seeing my Valorous Lord had also leveled up. I had expected it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had tied the future of my city to the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I hadn't done it as such, the fate of my city was dependent on it. I would have leveled-up in Valorous Lord months ago and would have higher levels in it, than right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is done with a purpose in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is my first advancement since the advancement after the second battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was quite frustrated seeing everyone around me leveling up. I knew the reason, but that didn't make it easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have leveled up thrice in Dealer of Desire and even got the skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mark of Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a good skill, that usually hosts of Grade IV and above legacies get. It lets the user put a mark on things or a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through this mark, one could get their location and, if one is high-leveled enough, their state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This skill is usually gained by leaders of arenas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am going to use the skill on the art pieces. They are borrowed and expensive. It would be bad if even one of them got stolen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have our own measures, but marks will provide, another layer of protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Valorous Lord advanced twice, reaching Lv. 23. It had also provided me with the skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An extremely rare skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a skill that every warrior desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially like me, who uses light weapons and depends on speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fast Reflexes are a passive skill. It does what its name says. It increases the speed of reflexes. I will have to test how much; it will depend on my levels and attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will be happy. If it increases my reflexes by 10%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might seem small, but it is not. Even this small increase would help me tremendously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last are the attribute points. I have three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought about it for a while, before I added one to intelligence, taking it sixteen, similar to physical attribute points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second point, I added to vitality; taking it to seventeen. The last one is for the charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am going to meet a lot of people in the next few days and if I use the point on the charm; they will know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The charm is at nineteen. One more point is going to take it to twenty. Once that happens; its power will take the big jump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might help me help me with negotiations, but reveal my strength to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't want that. I want to keep it a secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will use that point after things calm down. It will give me enough time to learn to control the power; the time that I don't have for the next few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Class\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dealer of Desire Lv. 29 [Master of Legacy]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valorous Lord Lv. 23\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trainer Lv. 08\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charisma\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>19\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intelligence\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>16\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vitality\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>17\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>16\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Trustful Presence\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Goods Instinct\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Solid Contract\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Torch for Seeker\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Consecutive Strikes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Blitz Steps\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Insightful Reading\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Price Is Right\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Mauling Strike\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Silver Tongued\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Gymnasts Grace\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Sight Through Veil\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Every Ear Listens To My Words\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Blade Of The Gale\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Mood of the Subjects\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Privacy Sphere\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Command Projection\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Get Ready\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Quick Parry\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Sharpness\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Active Presence\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Vision Projection\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Instant Recollection\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Artistic Dealings\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Copy Skill - Focus\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Telepathic Call\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Energizing Essence\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Gymnasts Control\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Lord's Presence\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     March Of The Braves\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Laws of My Land\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Mark of Mist\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Fast Reflexes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Legacy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demesne of Desire II\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Master of Legacy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Laws of Legacy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Share Authority (5)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Vault of Ru\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>·     Demesne Expansion\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attribute Points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I closed the window and looked around. It was as bright as I expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at the clock and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had only slept for two hours; it was nearly morning when we had slept. It was a good, thing; I had the rest charm from Caena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had given me rest as if I had slept for ten hours. It is not all just the charm, but also the power of legacy, which enhances the effect of it further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A similar charm is imprinted on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a deep breath, smelling the fragrance of Carla and the slight musk of sex, that is lingering in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile couldn't help but appear on my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could still hear, the moans Carla had made last night and if we both didn't have important meetings in the morning, we would have continued making love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed, before getting up from the bed and walking into the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have a meeting at forty-five minutes with the Lord of Owlspring. It's a very important, meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fate of the city depends on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I quickly freshened up and showered, before changing into the suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't even eat the breakfast. Though I checked the core before walking out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had put a smile on my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage was already waiting for me when I got out. I sat down and it moved toward the city hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched through the window and was surprised immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are people in the park. More than I had thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some taking a stroll, while others are walking their pets and monsters. There are dedicated zones for that and with extra security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We wouldn't want monsters getting out of control and harming people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are restrictions; the monster needed a certain level of training and a certificate from the registered trainer to show it was trained enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the carriage reached the canals, and I saw boats moving on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had even spotted a few familiar people on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen minutes later, the carriage stopped at the city hall, and I got out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, I felt a change. The people felt more respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are bowing more deeply than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know if it is because of the skills whose power increased because of the level-up or the opening yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could also feel the increase in reverence and respect for me through the skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, I reached my office. Ina was already there. She just nodded and put a file in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When alone, she didn't put a display of respect. We both respect each other enough that she didn't need to show it when we were alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All our inns and hotels are fully booked. Even the apartments are booked. We had to place a lot of people in the tents,\" she added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had spent quite money on the advertisement, and it worked like a charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had brought many people to the city yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have received information that more people are coming today. Both from the Owlspring and other merchant cities, but also from Inam and other close cities,\" she informed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't take long for the information to spread about the tower, and it was attracting the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have prepared for it, but it seemed like, we had underestimated the interest. Yesterday, there were 55% more people, than we had expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More will be coming in the next few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make the preparations and keep an eye on the hotels and stores. Make sure, they don't overcharge,\" I said to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know very well how the cities could spoil a big opportunity like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth is filled with such examples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many cities get chances, like a big popstar concert or some viral festival attracting tons of people, but they can't use that opportunity well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some cities do it well and reap its immediate and following dividends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't want my city to fall into the former category.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is your itinerary for today,\" she said and placed a page in front of me after I read the file.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just saw the sheer number of meetings. I felt the great effects of sex and charm disappearing rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first meeting is, of course, with the Lord of Owspring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is another with the representative from the state of Meldhorn and two more with the state of Oksall and Belnin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also have to meet with a representative of Inam and Namdar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is only for today and tomorrow it will be representative of the princes, baronies, other cities, organizations, and people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everybody wants the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap on thebelow to read20Advanced Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>",1889,"2026-06-09T06:54:39.599Z",1,"novelbin.me","7f1ba2871b6821759111666ba26273cd5794766b620c14c29dec6babb4cf38e2","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-409","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-407",917,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcity-of-desire-kingdom-building-cover.jpg"]