[{"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-619":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},1846739,2449,"Chapter 621: Sailed","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-619",619,"\u003Cp>Proofread By Thomas F\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched the two ships sailing away through the spell I activated at the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barb and others are on the ship going to the Oton Domain and the Tranquill Bathhouse. The preparations took some time, but they are finally leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They will be there for three months. The staff will learn the ways of Tranquill Bathhouse while Barb and Tara will finish their objectives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We haven't fixed the date for the merger, but it would happen on the day the Wander Inn broke the connection with the Tranquill Bathhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted an exact date, but I agreed to be informed ten days before they broke the connection after they made some favourable concessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, one thing is certain—it will happen within the next nine months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It will be enough time for us to prepare to succeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It won't be easy, but their legacy will be powerful due to their over a century of connection with the throne. Not to mention, their sovereign will provide all the help they need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the artifact they have in the legacy might create some trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Master Silver, Adviser Nathil has arrived,' informed Jill. Bringing me out of my thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send him in,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, an older man with long white hair and deep blue eyes walked inside. Seeing him, I got up. He deserves this respect; this is a right-hand man of the Lord of Owlspring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Silver,\" greeted the old man. \"Lord Nathil,\" I replied before asking him to sit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was going to the Empire and stopped here to pay me a visit. He will leave within an hour, which makes this stop even more curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope it's not about emotion essence. I am giving them quite a lot of it—nearly twice as much as Inam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for seeing me on such short notice, Lord Silver,\" said the man. It is the least I could do,\" I replied, waiting. I could tell he wanted something, and I had an idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We want the store slots. My lord hopes you will allocate some to our city's businesses,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed and rubbed my temples. It hadn't even been a week since the arrests, and hundreds of store owners had contacted me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It isn't just the businesses that did, but also the Lords and the cities. Inam has contacted, and so has Namdar. Even the bastard at Deerpond had made the inquiries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wanted it before, but this time, they want it more. I gave the mist access to all the stores, which means the new stores will also get it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I used it as a privilege before, but I changed my mind. I now decided to use it as a tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist is tremendously beneficial. Most importantly, working with emotions strengthens the artist's connection to their art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which in turn levelled them up faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, Owlspring will give you access to the things you wanted,\" he added, and I removed my hands from my head and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One. I could only spare one store space for Owlspring,\" I said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Owlspring had also asked for the stores and other cities. When he asked for a visit, I understood he would want it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give us at least two, Lord Silver,\" he requested, but I shook my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, but when your legacy reaches Grade IV. We hope you will give us at least a few floors for our city's business,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once more, I didn't say anything. I am not promising something that might happen in years or may never happen, but their demand reveals their interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, he left, and a big smile appeared on my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would have given his city one store even if he hadn't asked directly for it. I want one business from him, not only from him but also from Inam and Namdar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have a concept in mind and want to use these stores to help realize that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I get the stores I want, I can provide a complete set of the mist goods, making them even more enticing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four of the stores will be selected from the city. While I could find better options elsewhere, supporting local businesses is essential. Increasing the number of city-based stores will also encourage more companies to establish themselves here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reed has already finished the job and will present the list to me in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, it was twelve, and Lola walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I practice my aura every day at noon unless something important comes up. Even then, I never skip—I train before or after if there's a conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a deep breath and closed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the aura emerged smoothly and contained it so those at the door could not sense it unless they concentrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bell's control is such that even those beside her can't sense when she brings out the aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the aura emerged, I folded it into layers and began spreading around me. Within seconds, a layer of aura formed around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't stop and moved the aura again. I quickly formed the second layer and then the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth layers; the sixth layer took me less than a minute to form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two months ago, when I returned from the Archmage City. It took me all my ability to form the sixth layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it didn't take much effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I had to slow down for the seventh and the eighth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I reached the ninth layer, I moved slowly, sweat spreading on my brow. It took me over five minutes, but I completed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rested for nearly a minute before starting on the tenth later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had to use every trick and ounce of control I had learned, carefully holding each layer and gradually moving them upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After great effort, I finally completed the tenth layer—my current limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am trying for the eleventh layer, but it is demanding. Still, I will keep practicing. I need to; my enemies won't wait for me until I am ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I held the layers for as long as I could, nine minutes and seventeen seconds before I let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting for a while, I had lunch before resuming work. Before I knew it, the day had passed, and it had become fully dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My door opened, and the man walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Silver,\" he greeted. I nodded. \"I have compiled the list of people according to your directions,\" he replied, putting a file in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Vice-Guildmaster,\" I replied before grabbing the file in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only twenty-one names are in it, with their complete information, including predicted levels and other things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty-one are not many, but ours is a small city, and my requirements were high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't need high levels—I would choose them even at Level 10. What mattered was their potential, their creativity, and their ability to evoke emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Create goods that are good enough for everyone to want to buy them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I flipped page after page until I finally finished with it and turned to the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have added your friends,\" I said, and I could feel a faint surprise flashing in his eyes. However, it had disappeared as soon as it appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added two of his friends. I have information about all the people holding high places in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Cartis and Hayden's are my friends; I've known them for a long time, but they are also capable people,\" he replied. I didn't say anything; I just tapped my fingers on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cartis Villin is an average Carpenter,\" I stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I may have asked him to gather information on stores suitable for the legacy, but I also have my own sources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to foster those talented people, but Cartis is average.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, but he is a great manager. The staff he hired is talented and producing good work,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know about his work. We contracted him for the school's furniture and used some of it in the legacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, I will have to think about it, but I am sure about the ceramicists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brought them to the city, and we helped them start over. They barely had anything and came because we promised to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a family-run store, and their work is good, so we use some of their pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had already chosen them, leaving only three stores for the city, and the choice was difficult. I will have to consult with others and even conduct interviews before deciding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will have to do it quickly. The closed store isn't helping the legacy. It had lessened the output of the emotions from the store floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That will be all, Vice-Guildmaster,\" I said. The man bowed and walked out of the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stayed there for a few minutes before leaving the office and stepping into the carriage, waiting for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it moved toward my home, I watched the people and buildings, both steadily growing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city's population grows each week, and construction is ongoing everywhere. Just yesterday, I set aside space for a large garden, ensuring it won't be used for residential buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The population will soon reach four hundred thousand, and it wouldn't take long to teach half a million from then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is the maximum of what a city can handle. Shifting some population to Panar elevated some pressure, but not much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We cannot slow the population growth. We are trying to increase it every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We need people for our economy and our army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, we will be left with only one choice. Expand the city beyond its wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am preparing for it because it will be the city's most expensive infrastructure plan. I started preparing months ago, but given the rapid population growth, I might need to start working on it sooner than I had thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking about it gives me a headache—it's going to be extremely expensive. The benefits would be just as great, but I need the funds. 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