[{"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-775":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},1846914,2449,"Chapter 779: Title","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-775",775,"\u003Cp>Proofread by Thomas F\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transcendent Pleasure: Ophelia Alwyn Glynrieth\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked out of the suite, ready to face the day. Today is an important day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm moving forward with another expansion. We expect twelve new establishments to be completed by the time they're ready. The first group of girls will complete their training at the college.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will first test them in my other brothels before sending them to the new ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they performed well, by a significant margin, then I will consider training more girls in college.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mood was good, but soon, it turned sour. I saw Zamira there, waiting with Gandin, and seeing that smile, my mood turned sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We worked well together and could be considered allies, but I don't like the woman, and the same goes for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They declared the title,\" she said, and I got a bad feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't have to ask who declared the title. It didn't feel right when Archmage City didn't release the title the next day of its advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They always do it; they have never missed even once in over two thousand years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Aurelus Lysandor,\" Gandin informed, mispronouncing the title, but I didn't care about that. I care about the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It means, Magnificent Lord, Honoured Lady,\" said Zamira, mockingly. \"I know,\" I replied, gritting my teeth, barely stopping myself from snapping at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know the titles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have studied the history of the legacies, and that is why I am shocked, because it is the first time. Archmage City had awarded that title in this era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My title and that of all, lords of Grade IV legacies are Aurelus Vor. It means, Honoured Lord or Lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have given him the title, a distinction they have never bestowed upon any other Grade IV legacy. I quickly recalled the conditions for obtaining it and the benefits it offers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It soured my mood further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He met the conditions for it, albeit barely,\" said Zamira, and this time, I glared at the woman, but she only smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vanis Lindgren\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Magnificent Lord,\" said Lord Thorn, his face twisted in a bad expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is not angry at the title; he is happy for it. The thing that angers him is the attention it will bring to young Silver, which is the last thing we need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the first time this title has been given to the legacy on the continent in this era. I am surprised, but it disappeared when I remembered the conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fulfils them in my interpretation. Though many think he does not, and are complaining about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is not good news for us, my Tavern, which I aim to turn into Velvet Garden's pawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is not something I want; no master of legacy ever wants to become a subject of another legacy, but it is the only option for the survival of my legacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though I am not optimistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Velvet Garden is a powerful legacy, and if it had advanced with the same strength it had when it went from Grade II to Grade III.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it is likely to be the strongest Grade IV legacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such legacies do not choose legacies like mine as a pawn. They prefer something that would enhance and add value to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hate to admit it, but my legacy is average. It has nothing that Silver might desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would have had more hope if young Silver had been like most other masters, under the sovereigns. Then, he wouldn't have any choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We are offering a lot of things to him, but others will provide more. Still, we have to try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is the only way my legacy could survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you made all the preparations?\" asked Lord Thorn. \"Yes,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. I hope you will succeed. The fate of our city depends on it,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am leaving for Greltheaven in a few hours; I had come to hash out a few things before leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, we planned to go together, but since young Silver is not in the city, there is no use for the lord to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He will, the day young Silver returns, and I hope he will return soon, because my legacy does not have even a month. Two to three weeks at most, before the waning begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage moved through the city and entered the port. I could see its state, and it made my expression turn bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We will need to spend a lot of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, temporary repairs could be done, and then we will start making overhauling repairs and add new things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The port is nearly empty aside from the guard. There are some ships. They belonged to the city and the undead, including the yacht.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I haven't checked it out yet, but those who did say it is not as fine as the one I have, but it's still very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like me, Daphus had got it from the old lord. Now, it is mine, and in a day or two, after all checks are complete. I am going to bring it to Greltheaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need it; there is a lot of diplomatic flurry going on in the next few months, and an extra yacht will help a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This city will change things for us,\" said Robin, looking at the port. Valentina left yesterday, while he came here in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will,\" I replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to come yesterday, but I was swamped dealing with a lot of things, talking to a lot of people. I mean, a lot of them, including those who want the job of Governor of Panar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people from the powerful mercantile houses left before the undead, but some stayed. These individuals want their members to become a Governor of Panar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their Houses have also contacted me, and they are willing to offer numerous benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I love the benefits, but I won't be taking them. It is the city's business, and I won't allow any interference or influence in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The title announcement yesterday kept me busy, as many people called to congratulate me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying the title surprised me would be an understatement. Aurelus Lysandor means Magnificent Lord. It is different from Aurelus Vor, the Honoured Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It isn't just an empty title; it comes with concrete benefits. One of them is access. It is now equal to Aurelus Veyr; the title of Lords of Grade V legacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also offers access to some things they didn't even have, as well as many other things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had suddenly thrust me into the spotlight, which will have consequences, but it will not be without benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will be trying to squeeze everything I can out of it. I shouldn't bear the consequences alone; I should also receive some benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are many people who want to meet with you. Lord of Inam is putting a large amount of pressure on meeting you,\" said Robin, and I sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've spoken with the man three times already, and he's eager to meet me as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't want to leave quickly, but it seemed like I would have to,\" I replied. I had planned to stay here for at least a week, but it won't be possible now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Vanis had already arrived in the city and held a meeting with Carla and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He isn't the only one; many representatives of the states and the legacies have arrived and are arriving in the city. I could already feel the headache, just thinking about the people I will have to meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes passed, and the port had disappeared from view. I could see the vast sea, but no ships were sailing on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want that to change, I want to see hundreds of ships. If not thousands, coming and going out of Gailhorn's port. It is a daring dream that will take a long time to achieve, but I will make it a reality one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at the sea for a while before turning to the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have now come to a nondescript place. There is not even a paved road, but it has been used heavily, especially recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, the carriage stopped, and we got out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cardin is already there, along with guards and a few people from Daphus's army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go,\" I said after the pleasantries were over. I mounted the beast, a short one, suitable for the caves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, we moved and stepped through the entrance of the mine. At first, the entrance was so small that only two horses could move through at once, before widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a humid mine, and as we got further, the humidity increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A minute passed, and I saw the water leaking through the roof of the mines. We have reached the sea; it is a submarine mine we are walking into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are not as rare as one might think and about as safe as the regular mines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy guards stood at every post, all ours, eyes sharp and watchful. As I passed, they saluted and bowed in turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, we made a turn and reached a place we had come to see, well, one of the places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of me, a dark place; the only light is coming from the gentle soothing glow of the small plants. There are lines and lines of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Glowleaf,\" I said, looking at one of the most dangerous drugs in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This plant requires high humidity, which is why places like this cave are perfect, with some adjustments made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could see the enchantments all over this place to help the plants grow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The scale of this place is shocking,\" said Cardin, looking at the plant. This is just one of many; there are over a hundred of them, and they are big.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is one of the small ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not surprising, seeing how long it has been happening,\" I replied. These farms are not recent; the farming of them has been going on for hundreds of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The farms would change hands, but they would always remain in control of the gangs in the merchant state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched it for a few minutes before moving to other farms. I watched five of them before stopping and turning to Cardin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Destroy them all, but be careful of enchantments. We need them,\" I ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There will be no mercy against the drug, especially against as dangerous one as glowleaf. The gang had contacted us, offering a large sum of money, but I had declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glowleaf is a scourge, and I have been very strict with it in my cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is one of the most significant challenges Ina will face here. There are thousands of people addicted here, and we will deal with that problem carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Use force, but also the gentle means. A wrong step would cost us a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't stay for much longer and turned back. There are other things I have to do, and since I am returning soon, I have even less time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White Crown Hideout, Port Belnin\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a conference room of a mansion, six people have gathered. They usually do not need to meet for safety, but this requires it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are destroying our farms,\" said the thin man on the left with bloodshot eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This bastard Silver, first he arrested our people, and now he is destroying our farms,\" said the elf woman on the other side of the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have tried to set a foothold in Greltheaven, but every time, their members have been captured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is a massive loss to us. If he had accepted our offer, both of us would have benefited from it,\" added the old orc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should attack his whores to teach him a lesson,\" replied the thin man, and some nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are the vice-leaders of a gang, each with great notoriety to anyone who shudders, but no one is more notorious than White Gyrge, the leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't say anything, listened quietly as they spoke, before finally opening his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he did, everyone quieted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our first priority should be getting the load; it will help us cut our losses,\" he said in a gentle voice, and turned to the thin man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Juras, in two weeks, when it calms down, you will go to Gailhorn and take our load out and be careful. It's worth a lot; if you get caught, we will suffer a terrible loss.\" He ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can trust me, boss. I will bring our stuff without anyone noticing,\" he replied, with a confident grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too excited to wait? Jump50+ chapters aheadonPatreonand read what others haven’t even reached!\u003C\u002Fp>",2130,"2026-06-09T06:55:06.199Z",1,"novelbin.me","f832787b499363c878e43a0c899d10232a08ff04f0418e42a1be882bef1eea2f","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-870","city-of-desire-kingdom-building-chapter-869",917,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcity-of-desire-kingdom-building-cover.jpg"]