[{"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-770":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},1846905,2449,"Chapter 774: Conquered","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-770",770,"\u003Cp>Proofread by Thomas F\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leonas Cardin\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did it,\" I said as I looked at the unconscious Daphus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle is yet to be over, but Chief Elar has dealt with the Lich as he ran, and in a few minutes, the port gate will be in our control, before the undead forces reach it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of them have already surrendered it. Those who didn't are being dealt with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have proved them wrong,\" I felt the burden that I had been carrying for years vanishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, I felt something. Something is coming out of deep within me. Something grand, something that is part of me\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel the eyes turning toward me, and a smile appeared on my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dam my luck…a few minutes earlier, and it would have saved me a lot of pain,\" I said as I felt the aura that I had awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most warriors awakened their auras in battle. Especially when they are desperate, with their emotion heightened and will focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is rare to awaken after it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am happy, ecstatic even, that it has happened. It is the strongest strength; classes could disappear, skills could be destroyed, but not the aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a power that always remains with one; even the gods cannot take it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, I cleared my thoughts and picked up the spear. Seeing the enemies we face, this will seriously help us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secure him and keep him under tight guard,\" I said, and took out the harness that I had brought to secure the powerhouses like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officers begin to secure him before activating it. It will be tough to escape from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though with his current condition, it's demanding even without the harness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that, I took out the potion and took a sip of it before feeding him. It is the last thing I want to do, but he is more useful alive than dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We need to show that we can spare enemies. It will be encouraging, but also a deterrent, because for some people, surviving such circumstances could be worse than death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His condition is bad, but the potion should keep him alive. I would have had a healer to look at him, but we can't spare one right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him secure and under the guard of trusted men. I walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't move where the rest of my army is dealing with the remaining undead. Chief Elar and Trask are more than capable of that; I should be here to deal with any unexpected event that might happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'We have captured the port gate, General,' informed Axseer, a few minutes later, bringing a smile to my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Excellent, Brigadier General,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her lack of experience. I knew she had the ability to do it. The amazing thing is, she did it, barely using her shamanic powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What she achieved is a testament to her leadership rather than her power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>General Stone is exceptionally skilled at selecting individuals. I was quite opposed to her promotion, but she had proved me and every other person who doubted her wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked around, taking stock of the situation. Everything is good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My people are in their places, while some are being healed. Not only ours, but also Gailhorn's forces; there are a lot fewer injured there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't fight much, only a group around Daphus. The rest were undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of these people were kept in the back by the lich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'General, the undead had been dealt with,' informed Trask. 'Good, scour the city. Find any undead who is hiding and deal with it,' I ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, there might be more hiding. We need to thoroughly inspect every part and address the problems before we can say the city is reconquered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They began to do that, going through every inch of the city looking for the undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have also begun rounding up the army of Daphus. There will be an investigation and verification. It is for their safety and ours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the soldiers rebelled and surrendered, but some chose to follow the undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We will need to investigate the causes and gather the information. Based on it, the military court will make its decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Silver prefers clear documentation, and I intend to follow all procedures strictly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things are simpler that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed, and finally Trask appeared in front of me. \"At ease, Brigadier General,\" I said as he saluted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The progress?\" I asked. \"We had scoured through the whole city and found the undead that had been hiding.\" He replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have also found a lot of other things, and I arched my brow,\" he added after a moment of hesitation. \"Glowleaf, there are warehouses filled with them,\" he stated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We already knew they produce the drug here,\" I replied. Glowleaf is a powerful drug; it is banned in Greltheaven and nearly the whole continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a highly addictive substance—especially the glow drops synthesized from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intelligence stated that the gangs from the merchant states grow it here with the help of the undead. They have established a substantial operation here, complete with farms and processing facilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He informed me of the other things before walking away, while I mounted the beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will be going to the city hall building. Chief Elar is already there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took me a few minutes to reach the city hall. It's a square building, old but very well maintained, with a manicured garden, fountains, and all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is painted in gold and silver, with large flags hanging down from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My people have already removed all the undead flags. They are lying in a pile; they have kept the Gailhorn's flags, which is good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have put our flags there, on the ground floor, not high up. We didn't bring those flags with us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dismounted and walked into the city hall. The soldiers are guarding every door of it; they saluted as I walked into the city hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a four-story building, and the office chief is currently occupying is on the top floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, I reached the top floor and reached the office a few seconds later. There, I saw a large group of very nervous people surrounded by heavily armed guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are divided into two groups. I am surprised that she brought the other group, instead of sending them to jail directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are bronzed-skinned people, like General Stone. They are from Mayhurst Island, but unlike those we have, these belong to the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief Elar is waiting for you,\" the soldier informed, and I nodded and walked straight into the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a big office, but it's minimally decorated. The only items I could see are weapons. Some are hanging, while others are encased in a showcase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It surprised me. There should be more items, considering it is the office of the Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Surprising, isn't it?\" asked Chief Elar, not looking away from stacks of files in front of her. \"Yes,\" I replied as I took the seat in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He is a minimalist and keeps good records. Still, I am interviewing people working in the city hall to get the idea of things here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like to finish the preliminary report before Lord Silver arrives here,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you talked to him?\" I asked. To that, she shook her head. \"No, he is still sleeping, and Lady Knox didn't want to wake him up unless it's an emergency,\" she replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even I got some sleep yesterday, but not him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't come with the army to Panar and followed the undead. I heard he didn't even sleep that whole night. Only did so after he reached Panar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is why I didn't press to talk to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What have you found so far?\" I asked. \"A lot of things, good and bad,\" she replied with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trask said, There are a lot of glowleaf here?\" I asked, and she laughed. \"That is a gross understatement,\" she replied, and I kept looking at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will understand it when you see the sheer scale of it,\" she added, before her expression became serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe you have heard about the reinforcement from the undead?\" she asked. \"I have been informed about it, but I think it is unlikely to happen now that we have captured the city,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still, I will be making preparations for it,\" I added. It brought relief to her face, and she nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, I walked out of the city hall. I need to make the preparations for the undead. I don't think they will come, but I need to be ready to deal with it if they come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knight Liorian\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will take responsibility for it,\" I said, and there was a moment of silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'You should, you might not have been in command, but you also share the fault in the destruction of the great horde.' Replied the man on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call lasted for a few minutes before it ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sighed and lay against my chair with my eyes closed. I stayed like that for a few minutes before opening my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Redirect the reinforcement to Norke,\" I said finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have captured the city, so there is no use in sending them to Gailhorn. They will be prepared to deal with them, and the numbers aren't overwhelming enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is better to focus on what we have than on what we have lost.\" Replied Lomos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have lost a lot. We have lost a Great Horde, two Lv. 40s and cities. Three cities, all conquered within a single day's time. I had never thought such things would happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wiped away nearly all our progress in the region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, only two cities are remaining in our control. Ashton Harbor and Norke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing Almin and Bilgas didn't matter much, but losing Gailhorn matters a lot. It is one of three port cities, and we effectively controlled two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Norke isn't a port city, but we have no choice but to use the sea route to supply the forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The land route now could be said to be cut off. If we tried, they might attack us, and I would rather not take the risk before I have enough forces to deal with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We might have lost a lot, but we have gained a few things as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many had awakened the aura; the enemies had killed many of those who had, but some had survived. They have also leveled, including a Lv. 40.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can’t wait for updates? Get 50+ chapters ahead on Patreon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Read what others haven’t even seen yet!\u003C\u002Fp>",1796,"2026-06-09T06:55:06.199Z",1,"novelbin.me","c81c0dc036de6d97f447a6261bd78fa2b2bf5f04426bbb81d33487c9a630a823","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-866","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-865",917,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcity-of-desire-kingdom-building-cover.jpg"]