[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ember-dragon":3,"chapter-ember-dragon-ember-dragon-chapter-374":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Ember Dragon",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1162140,1504,"Chapter 374: The Makers of History","ember-dragon-chapter-374",374,"\u003Cp>Chapter 374: The Makers of History\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Northern Kingdom has fallen! The last rebel, Jacob Rosa, died unexpectedly during his disarmament and surrender!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Breaking news! Lord Langpu declares: The fall of the Northern Kingdom is history’s choice, a choice of the people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marshal Dolo delivered a celebratory speech, praising the soldiers for their courage and fearlessness, showcasing the spirit of the Ember Kingdom and the majesty of the Great Red Dragon’s lineage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Newsboys shouted on the streets as people bustled about, creating a slightly crowded scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war had come to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the Ember Kingdom, the entire nation celebrated, the atmosphere fervent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet despite this, the work never stopped, and rest was non-existent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the war, soldiers spent lavishly, squandering their spoils. Domestic demand in the Kingdom surged ceaselessly, with orders flowing in like snowflakes—factories even began working overtime to conduct large-scale production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This brought not only exhaustion but also wages far higher than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prosperity was evident everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People suffered yet rejoiced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in the Kingdom’s Propaganda Department, the players working as scribes were not happy; they were on the verge of a nervous breakdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They originally only handled domestic propaganda, but now they had to oversee all of Anzeta, conducting high-intensity campaigns in newly conquered regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Task lists and discarded drafts had piled up like mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A player with the nickname [Awakening From a Dream] sat amidst the chaos of the office, his hand trembling as he gripped a pen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pamphlets for the Duchy of Fano.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slogans for the Duchy of Sweno, and war victory propaganda.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, there’s still 60% left! How the hell can I finish this in a few days?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed his pen down in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In real life, Awakening From a Dream was just an ordinary journalism student, fond of reading history books. After failing to find a job post-graduation, he fully immersed himself in the gaming world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To earn faction contribution, he joined the Propaganda Department and became a royal scribe, finally experiencing the feeling of work. He even rose to become a senior official in the department, managing over a hundred scribes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he gained many perks and the prestige to show off to new players, he resolutely decided to resign from the position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was here to play a game, not to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the magical communicator beside him buzzed with a familiar voice—it was Langpu, the Kingdom’s Prime Minister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come to my office.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir. I’ll be right there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakening From a Dream instinctively replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he quickly realized—wasn’t he planning to resign? Why was he still so subservient?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine! This is the perfect chance to resign in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakening From a Dream thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, he navigated skillfully to the top floor, arriving at Langpu’s office door. He cautiously knocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, I’m here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a rumbling sound, the heavy doors slowly opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clutching his resignation letter tightly, Awakening From a Dream nervously stepped into the overly spacious, palace-like office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, I’ve been feeling too exhausted from work lately, so I’d like to—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Langpu waved his hand, interrupting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve always seen the contributions you’ve made and the hard work you’ve put in for the Kingdom. Remember, the Kingdom never mistreats those who work diligently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakening From a Dream hesitated for a moment but decided to persist: \"Sir, I—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words caught in his throat again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s not talk about that now. I called you here for something important. I’ve always been satisfied with your propaganda work, but those are just surface-level tasks. They don’t fully utilize your talents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recently, I’ve discovered some malicious individuals fabricating history to defame and attack the Kingdom, severely tarnishing its reputation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Langpu took a sip of water from his desk before continuing, \"Therefore, I’m establishing a new department: the Historical Compilation Department.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Its main task will be to document the Kingdom’s glorious history and chronicle the realization of its great blueprint.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakening From a Dream looked dispirited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he loved reading history, he knew compiling it was an arduous task, no easier than his current responsibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Langpu changed his tone: \"However, I’ll enlist professional historians to handle the official chronicles. You Starfallers won’t be involved in that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your job will be to fabricate—no, organize short stories revealing the true nature of our enemies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The more outrageous the plots, the better. It doesn’t matter, as long as they grab attention and spark public interest—like those anecdotes you wrote for the Kingdom Daily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Langpu’s voice was calm yet seemed to suppress a certain fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scandalous stories?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakening From a Dream’s eyes lit up immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was right up his alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His previous work had been monotonous, mostly official articles. Only when writing anecdotes did he find any joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new position Langpu proposed was a perfect outlet for his \"talents,\" allowing him to peel away falsehoods and fully let loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Official history may not always be true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But scandalous stories are always scandalous enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could write whatever he wanted, earning gold and faction contributions while indulging his dark sense of humor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here are some samples from the South for reference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Illusory text appeared in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unbearable! Why is the girl crying? Exposing the cruel deeds of the wicked Red Dragon!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Human-beast hybrids? Exploring the depravity of the monstrous Ember Kingdom!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The names of their authors were not listed, but Kingdom spies had added them in red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Luton Seeg, former viscount of the Northern United Kingdom, now fled to the Fadlan region.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After browsing through the samples, Awakening From a Dream couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy wasn’t simple either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an age untouched by the information explosion, they had already devised such attention-grabbing headlines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luton Seeg, huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A formidable adversary indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakening From a Dream silently repeated the name, his eyes alight with excitement, eager for the challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But the opponent you face—has lived through the internet era!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wheels of fate began to turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away, Luton Seeg had no idea he had already been targeted by a ruthless fabricator of scandalous tales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakening From a Dream chuckled sinisterly, a look of anticipation on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Langpu wiped his gold-rimmed glasses, he casually asked, \"By the way, wasn’t there something else you wanted to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can say it now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakening From a Dream’s smile froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clutching his resignation letter tightly, he awkwardly hid it behind his back, cold sweat forming on his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing, nothing, you must have misunderstood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, I promise to complete the task!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakening From a Dream nodded repeatedly, abandoning any thought of resignation, and fled the office as if escaping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the lavish, spacious office, Langpu’s expression turned grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floating text reappeared in mid-air, revealing a hidden line that had been obscured earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Appointing a greedy, foolish ogre as prime minister? They’ll just mindlessly stuff everything into their mouths!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Exposing the absurd internal politics of the Ember Kingdom!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ignorant fool. You will pay the price.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ogre archmage clenched his fist, cracks appearing on the luxurious wooden desk. Veins bulged on his forehead, and a ferocious smile spread across his hideous face.\u003C\u002Fp>",1191,"2026-06-03T12:47:02.952Z","2026-06-03T12:47:07.061Z",1,"novelbin.me","52048a540d5c5ff0080460de428a7674b3c8c1687a9e8f897f4b593368da36d5","ember-dragon-chapter-375","ember-dragon-chapter-373",603,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fember-dragon-cover.jpg"]