Chapter 684 - Sense of Belonging (1/2)
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Olivia and Cirilla returned to Kaer Morhen soon after. This place was particularly close to heart.
They had learned of a father’s love there, and freedom that no one else could ever imagine, such as Lily-love. Perhaps only the incestuous King Foltest would consider such a matter “something natural and beautiful.”
Truth be told, ordinary people would never understand the depths of the love between Olivia and Cirilla. Instead, it seemed perfectly natural for these sisters to be sticking so close to each other. Wasn’t it quite common for girls to hold hands together, kissing and sleeping together, sharing some skinship?
Unfortunately, if the two of them were males, more than just eyebrows would be raised.
When Olivia stepped into the city that she had built with her own hands, all eyes turned to her. She was the spiritual leader of Kaer Morhen. Many people had settled down comfortably in her utopia. They believed in this “Northland Pearl.” As for the early settlers, they laid back and took in the dividends with pleasure.
Olivia accepted the love with much joy. She was no longer playing some sort of childish role-playing game. She was playing a large-scale, farming type of civilization game. She had no need to personally complete those pesky side quests. As long as her forces completed those quests on her behalf, all would be fine.
She gradually learned of the power of capital. Then, she established a mercenary union. Her sideline quests would be announced as their primary objectives. She would then pay the mercenaries adequately. Then, she would claim the quest completion rewards and upgrade her techniques. At the same time, she practiced her magic and invented more highly-priced goods. She was often able to more than cover the costs for the mercenaries. And so, the lucrative cycle went on.
Lady Olivia, equipped with her knowledge of the modern financial system, initialized revolution after revolution. As Kaer Morhen grew in strength, she started entertaining thoughts of issuing her own currency. It was her time to exploit the continent to her ends. Of course, she had to first raise a formidable army.
Olivia had grown wealthy. It was time to train her army. She intended to incorporate modern methods in the process. When one is rich AND power, what’s there to stop them!?
As she basked in the love and respect of the people towards their dictatress, Olivia stepped into the ancient castle of Kaer Morhen. This ancient castle had initially been shabby, desolate, vicissitude. Under Olivia’s reform, it had taken on a fresh, new look. If someone from our day and age ever visited it, they would wonder if they had stepped into a sci-fi world. Are you sure you should be calling this theme “Sword and Magic?”
On the exterior, it was not all different. It looked just like the castles of the current kings. However, its interior was far comfier.
Therefore, many often find themselves getting far too comfortable within the ancient walls of Kaer Morhen. They would never want to leave it, as nothing was its equal.