[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-system-build-my-own-territory":3,"chapter-system-build-my-own-territory-system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-856":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","System: Build My Own Territory",{"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},162592,317,"Chapter 856 - 269: The Emperor of the Empire Dies Suddenly (10,000 Words)","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-856",856,"\u003Cp>Perhaps other merchants do not know Lynn’s true identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But having specifically investigated Lynn, he naturally knows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lynn beside him is the illegitimate son of the former Marquis Donovan of the Ducas Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lynn were just a minor lord inheriting a remote territory, living idly, it would be fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t care at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lynn before him is a pioneer who has developed and expanded the territory through his own ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, the labor force on Lynn’s territory is limited, with only ten or twenty thousand people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, the armed forces Lynn possesses are limited, with only a few thousand fully armed soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps, the resources accumulated in Lynn’s territory are limited, needing more time for accumulation and consolidation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan knows clearly that Master Lynn’s territory has salt mines, iron mines, and coal mines!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such vast lands, and behind the territory runs an inexhaustible river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s most crucial is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn possesses various advanced technologies!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Production tools, land cultivation, and planting...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as there is land to plant food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can support a large population and livestock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With advanced technology and given enough time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One can have an unlimited future!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would such a lord willingly shrink back to the Empire’s border and remain just a lord?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn turned his head and glanced at Alan but did not immediately answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he asked back: \"Isn’t Mr. Alan’s dream to become the Brown Clan’s Patriarch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Lynn’s words, Alan was slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came back to his senses and replied, \"Of course, Master Lynn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just me, nearly every young descendant of the Brown Clan wishes to become the Patriarch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some believe that only by becoming the Patriarch can one become the maker and executor of family rules, not bound by them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some wish to abolish family rules as their first act as Patriarch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some want to break free from the Brown Clan, no longer wanting their fate dictated by the family...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn did not speak, listening to Alan continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, I am different from them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After becoming Patriarch, I will continue to act according to the Brown Clan’s rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even try to enhance and perfect them with my understanding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn raised an eyebrow, looking curiously at Alan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan naturally felt Lynn’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t mind, leaning back against the wooden chair, continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Brown Clan’s rules are nearly ruthless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are victims of these family rules, indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But how are we not beneficiaries?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How does a merchant with no military strength, relying on trading across the continent, protect themselves?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do the Brown Clan’s descendants live without hunger and fear for life?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wearing silk and eating delicacies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What we take for granted, ordinary families could only dream of having.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan’s words became forceful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yet now, the pampered descendants, used to good life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Facing some unfairness, they want to upend everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They know too well that it is the Brown Clan that gave us everything we wished for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s infuriating!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan seemed to recall something, his anger slowly subsiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said to Lynn beside him, \"Sorry, Master Lynn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I lost control for a moment, speaking of some trivial matters in the Brown family...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn smiled slightly, \"Mr. Alan, you’re too kind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just casual conversation, feel free to speak your mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan nodded gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn continued, \"However, my thoughts may differ from yours, Mr. Alan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because, I’m not a beneficiary of the rules you mentioned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I were just an ordinary person with no ability, perhaps I’d have no ambitious thoughts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But once I have enough strength, the power to destroy my enemies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would unhesitatingly strike them down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This answer, I suppose, is also a response to your previous question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Lynn’s calm words, filled with immense power, Alan was slightly taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strike them down?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which means.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, Lynn might repay the Ducas Clan for this ’favor’ of exile?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn laughed, \"Mr. Alan, there’s no need to be tense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if we have differences in beliefs, there’s one area where we’re remarkably similar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan looked at Lynn curiously, \"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn explained with a smile, \"Interest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least when making a deal, neither of us opposes the interests we gain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe, as long as this point of seeking common ground while reserving differences exists, our cooperative dealings can continue indefinitely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan’s eyes lit up, \"Master Lynn makes sense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps his relationship with Lynn is far from becoming friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At best, they are partners in goods trading and exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as Lynn said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s enough to let them continue their cooperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lynn rose from the bench, \"Then, Mr. Alan, I won’t accompany you further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have any needs, you can find a guard nearby to contact George for arrangements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alan also stood up, replying, \"Master Lynn, you’re too courteous, this is more than satisfactory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",806,"2026-05-29T04:51:16.901Z","2026-06-01T04:29:11.989Z",1,"novelbin.me","d14a648ef84094c01d7d7a1ba61f241c6920f73574d5fb981091f0bb52d0f4c0","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-857","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-855",979,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsystem-build-my-own-territory-cover.jpg"]