[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-re-evolution-online":3,"chapter-re-evolution-online-re-evolution-online-chapter-331":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Re: Evolution Online",{"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},1706810,2181,"Chapter 331: Greedy Duke?","re-evolution-online-chapter-331",331,"\u003Cp>The guards standing outside immediately recognized Liam and rushed over to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a Duke of the kingdom, so they hurried over to personally welcome him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Lord, please let us know how we may assist you today?\" The representative at the counter also rushed over, being equally courteous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few players standing around the building all glanced at Liam, Mia, and Derek enviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, no matter how they tried they couldn't see any of their identities, and the trio was also ushered in quickly to a VIP area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So everyone could only stare in awe, wondering what the players' reputation was to receive such treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They might be NPCs.\" Someone said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did they clear a demon rift maybe?\" Someone else commented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More players were gathered here than usual because many new guilds were now being formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was gearing up to raid the demon rifts and reap the advantages of the special event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the crowd in the administrative building was more considerable compared to before. However, forming a guild was not an easy matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather forming a guild with a solid foundation was not an easy matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a guild to become top-tier or at least first-rate, a very strong sturdy foundation needed to be built.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several factors contributed to this base strength, but the guild residence was the main one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guild residence was not a frat house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be, of course, treated as one and was often done so as well, at least at this stage of the game, but there were so many other hidden details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A guild with a residence would be able to recruit and employ NPCs, lease mines, establish shops and even conduct auctions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of the guild's perks typically exponentially increased, specifically the guild quests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These quests can be cleared to get more quests of a better grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doing these would give more reputation points which in turn would beget more B-ranked and above quests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the reputation of a guild reaches above a certain point, even the King had to respect the guild and treat them as a formidable ally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also one of the reasons why Liam decided to create a guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already a Duke of this Kingdom and now if he managed to also create a guild with a huge reputation, he wondered just what sort of doors this would open for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he perhaps bring an entire Kingdom under his control?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was just a fleeting thought at the moment. Nevertheless, Liam decided to explore it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The events in his last timeline were already drastically different from those happening right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the more power he managed to amass, the better his chances would be for survival and protecting those that mattered to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other people also had similar ideas though they were not as greedy as him and did not dare to aim so extravagantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd loitering around the administrative building was after something else. There were unexpected pop-up auctions of lands inside towns and cities every now and then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So people were constantly on the lookout for these auctions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone managed to grab this chance and set up a guild residence, even if it was a remote spot, it was one of the sure-shot ways to success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia turned around to look at this crowd and whispered to Liam. \"Should we also start working on a way to secure some sort of guild residence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though their guild was just starting and did not have the required amount of players, Mia knew the importance of planning ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all a vicious circle. One first needed a reputed guild for attracting more members, and most players would not join a no-name guild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily for them, they already had a solid seed group of players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a little work and some time, this would slowly and gradually change into a full-fledged guild group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keeping this in mind, Mia made the necessary mental calculations and enquired. However, Liam smiled mysteriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need. I already have that covered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Mia nodded in confusion. She already knew that Liam was a Duke so she was too surprised either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She curiously followed him, wondering how things were going to go down. The representative brought all of them over to the Chancellor's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, a middle-aged nobleman was sitting who stood upon seeing Liam. \"Greetings, Lord Duke. What a pleasant surprise! How may I assist you today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was neither haughty nor submissive and spoke in a polite manner. As a Court Chancellor, his position was also comparable to Liam's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good day, Chancellor. Ha Ha. Sorry for disturbing your busy day. We just came here for a small job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia's eyes widened on hearing the words 'small job' but she quietly stood to the side, following Derek's example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them did not intervene in the conversation as if they just wanted to observe the master at work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to their surprise, Liam did not do anything special. He simply chatted with the Chancellor about the recent demon attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was just the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the conversation slowly got heated up, discussing the evil demons and eradicating the demons from their lands, Liam then suddenly brought out the main point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is why Chancellor, I want to set up my estate as soon as possible and convert the entire estate into a strong guild that can be a support for our Kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, yes! That is a wonderful idea! You are very wise, Lord Duke! If you are willing, I can help you with that today itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, that is great news, Chancellor! Let's get started.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them then started discussing the various plots available for use as if it was the next natural step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That too they were not discussing random remote lands in no-name towns or cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were discussing prime land near the royal capital and the trade city! The estate size was also extensive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia looked incredulously, unable to believe what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, she was already immune to Liam and the shocks he was capable of giving, but this was… a little too terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before she could digest this shock, the next surprise also came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After only a ten minute or so conversation, the Chancellor took out a lease for a 20-acre piece of land outside Yleka city as if it was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Derek still had the same emotionless face as always but Mia was thoroughly stunned. She now understood the true power of titles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What slow progress? What gradual development?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was explosive growth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they manage to get this piece of land then they could become a famous guild overnight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Players would flock to join their guild, and they could once again trend everywhere, becoming one of the top contenders in the Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No other guild had managed to obtain something like this since the beginning of the game. They would be the first!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would also help them recruit NPCs easily, the close proximity to the two main cities will help them get more quests, easy access to markets, and whatnot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even an elegant, calm and composed person like her known as the ice goddess couldn't help but drool at these prospects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For everything that they had suffered recently, this was their much deserved payback!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, they could…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Chancellor. That is not what I had in mind.\" Liam abruptly spoke, breaking all of Mia's thoughts, and already formulated plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She once again became dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who in their right mind would reject something like this?! Liam just what are you thinking? She wanted to scream loudly, unable to bear the suspense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia let out a deep breath and calmed herself down the next instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was indeed surprised, but after seeing everything, her faith in Liam was near absolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew that he wouldn't do something without any reason and patiently waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even silently thanked her lucky stars that Alex wasn't around at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, who knew what she would have done when Liam rejected such a good offer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was thinking about this, suddenly a loud chime sounded in her interface. Alex was online again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talk about the devil!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mia wanted to message her, but she did not want to seem rude, so she simply waited at the back, waiting for this conversation to come to an end first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, she was very curious to see where Liam was going to take things. He already refused the best offer so what was he going to demand now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like her, the Chancellor also looked at Liam with a frown on his face, narrowing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made a very generous offer, and this Duke was refusing it. Was he getting greedy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have some other land in mind, Lord Duke?\" The Chancellor asked, his tone rather solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The favorability that Liam had built with him was clearly decreasing, but Liam was still smiling and remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps something in the capital city itself?\" The man raised his brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Mia immediately gasped after hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not good! This was a trap! If Liam answered yes to this question, he would probably suffer some sort of consequences!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, she did not care even if she was being rude, she had to step forward and warn Liam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next second, Liam himself answered. \"No, Sir Chancellor. You jest. Nothing like that. Those lands are a bit too high-profile for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The land that I am interested in is actually the plagued lands of the south.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1608,"2026-06-06T14:49:04.731Z",1,"novelbin.me","2b2e84634096055c73568fa1e991b91b1b4ed635dfadae0e8a13c7b474fa33a5","re-evolution-online-chapter-332","re-evolution-online-chapter-330",1446,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fre-evolution-online-cover.jpg"]