[{"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-524":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},1846644,2449,"Chapter 526: Yolmin City","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-524",524,"\u003Cp>Ashton Harbor\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He will cross the boundary of the merchant state in a few minutes,\" informed the man in armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. The sooner we have him in our hands, the better it will be,\" replied the man with the staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are the other preparations in place?\" asked the man with the staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Once we got him, we will whisk him away to a place where not even the archmage tower will be able to find him,\" replied the armored man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When he reappears again. He will be a loyal soldier of Vris'alud,\" added the armored man with a smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man with the staff didn't say anything to that, but his head bobbed faintly in affirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at Marim, disappearing from my eyes, and turned to the fast-appearing boundary between the merchant state of Oksall and Tezir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We didn't stay in any city of the merchant states despite getting an invitation from all the cities we had crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, I will make a brief stop at the Yolmin. The second biggest city of Tezir for a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen minutes later, we reached the boundary. As we did, the nine mercenaries we had hired had left the boat and jumped into the one following behind us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another group of mercenaries will join us soon in Tezir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merchant state was pretty safe, with high-traffic boats and heavy patrolling, but I still hired them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had hired the mercenaries in each kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them are experienced and highly rated. It might seem unnecessary because of the number of guards I have, but I don't want to take any chances with my or my people's safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mercenaries will not only act as security but also as guides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Till we reach Mahal, there is no need for the guides since all we need to follow is a river, but having them is comforting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The border guards talked to the captain from their boats but didn't board us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have immunity. They cannot set foot on our boats without our permission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yacht crossed into Tezir while I watched from the railing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a kingdom famous for its four spices and heavy infantry. There are only two legacies here, which are about average.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merchant states, Baxzar Dominion, Navr, and Harsoth empires, have the highest number of legacies. The other kingdoms have around two on average.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched it for a while before returning to my suite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, once again, I practiced the aura. It was the only thing I could do here. Since I couldn't spar and there was not much work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had finished it all before coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the practice, I had lunch before I came back to my suite and practiced the aura again. Took a small break and practiced again and then again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I usually snuck two or three short practice sessions during the day but never got a chance to practice as I am doing right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a great opportunity that I will use wisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon it was evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched the river through the window while I rested from the practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, I went out only once when we crossed the border at Tezir. There is no need to get out; the huge window of my suite could show me all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also has a magnifying enchantment. So I could even see things from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour passed. I opened my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sat down cross-legged and brought out the aura. I didn't spread it instead, I covered myself with the thinnest layer possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stabilized it before forming another layer, which was far more difficult as I had to keep the first layer in check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took me quite a while to create the second layer, and I moved to the third layer. It is where the real challenge is. I had many times but never succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes passed as I worked on the third layer slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I moved too fast, the layer would collapse, and I would have to try again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My breath is even, and progress is extremely slow. Every breath is like a step where I would make a small progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is always danger, the faint shaking that threatens to become an earthquake and dissolve it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I moved it slowly, and soon, I reached my neck. It is where I fail every time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I moved the aura steadily. I was smoothening any fissure coming across as I moved the aura up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third layer reached my temple when a large fissure spread out. It had nearly collapsed the layers, but I was able to stop it from collapsing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shaking increased as I reached higher and higher before, finally, the third layer was completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to move to the fourth layer, but it was too hard. So, instead, I focused my will on keeping the three layers stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creating the layers isn't enough. I need to learn to maintain them, which is harder than one would imagine. Especially in my current state, when I am really tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The layers would be useless if I let them collapse after forming them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seconds passed, and it got harder and harder, but I didn't let go. Instead, I tried to understand them. So, I will be able to control them better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seconds passed and turned into minutes, but I held on to the layers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My head begins to hurt badly, and I begin to sweat from every part of my body. Still, I didn't let go; I held on to it like my life depended on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was when my very consciousness began to shake. The control slipped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The layers collapsed, and the aura returned to me while I fell to the ground, feeling tired in every fiber of my consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had strained myself so much that I had nearly fallen unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I only pushed myself hard every night before sleeping, but not like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took deep breaths to recover, even doing that felt very strained, but I pushed myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, I begin to feel better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could have made it all easy by drinking the potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't want to practice that way. In the same way, I didn't activate Energising Essence during the practice, despite the fact it could make me improve my duration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need to push myself, not only with the practice but also with the recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was resting on the floor. Still taking deep breaths when the door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Silver, we will reach Yolmin in half an hour,\" informed Zela, before closing the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have been invited by Lord Galil. He is the master of the Legacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Grade III like me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, I rather not stop. It's not because I don't want to; I am genuinely interested. It is a unique legacy, but I also want to reach Armchamage City as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are so many things I have to do there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I must stop. Politically it wouldn't be good. If I didn't, at least visit one of Tezir's cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stayed down a few more minutes before getting up shakingly and walking to the bathroom. I could use the skill, but I didn't want to make myself more tired than I already am.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later. I came out of the shower feeling much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took out a suit from the cupboard and dressed before stepping out of the suite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, I reached the deck and saw most of the others were out on deck. In a few minutes, we will reach Yolmin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You looked tired, my lord,\" said Eva with a hint of worry in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was practicing,\" I replied in privacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was confusion in her eyes before her eyes lit up in the understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am excited, mom. I heard a lot of amazing things about the whimsical wonder,\" said Margaux's Daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you seen their shows?\" asked Eva to that I shook my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whimsical troupe does shows all over the continent and outside it. They are considered one of the best in the entire world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Remus had once got a chance, but that idiot was too busy training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, my father gave the ticket to my brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You?\" I asked. \"Once, when they had come to Namdar,\" she replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It will be the only third legacy, I will see, after the one in Jalrux and Vanis Tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I haven't got out of the city since I became the lord. The only place I had gone to was the Panar, but that was for the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, saying I am excited, would be an understatement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, the city was in front of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are technically in it since the river flows through it, like many cities we have passed through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a huge city. The second biggest city in Tezir, with over ten million population.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the ship docked at the port, and the ramp was lowered. The guards moved forward before I took a step toward it, with my heart beating wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Experience the journey before anyone else—support me by Subscribing to and enjoy 20 exclusive early chapters along with bonus content.\u003C\u002Fp>",1550,"2026-06-09T06:55:00.676Z",1,"novelbin.me","de1add9b3b8adebb03e379d0f5090bda70cd655b405bb6351aebccb6cb3ac5a7","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-525","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-523",917,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcity-of-desire-kingdom-building-cover.jpg"]