Chapter 50 (2/2)
The pale blue dragon spoke out to me
”That has yet to be determined, I only lash out to those thatValenor”
I hopped onto her back and returned to my observatory tower
'Lord, I have gathered the Asmodians which you asked for'
'Good, help the the land into agricultural fields
'I will see to it'
The large plains surrounding the Palace were quickly being transfor The High-Arachnids, Orcs and Hobgoblins were all pitching in to till the land and expand the fields
The Antilliens helped by digging underground hich were used to create an elaborate irrigation systeon had a spell which could su my lands very fertile
'Lord, the dwarves have returned with the gold and seeds for our crops'
A long procession of caravans were seen approaching frooods and materials
'Soak the seeds for at least four days in the World's nectar before planting them'
There were still many unknown benefits froarding it, so I was eager to experi, our h I currently had enough foran empire that could thrive and be prosperous
'Johra, last time you mentioned that you had some friends to introduce me to, is that still possible?'
Ian had contacted me telepathically when she had recovered her condition When they had returned from Wetheros she was one of the first to rush towards me and had suffered as a consequence, so now she learned to only speak to me telepathically
'I' of my friends since I haven't seen theo and meet them Ian, and take the chance to make some new friends'
I sent Arin to lead Ian, Gwyn and Mallepi to the city of Gartuise of athe name of Gartmar's savior, Gaspard
In but a few days I received a e from Ian
'Johra, I've met up with them and Kishande, Miranda and Ashe are all very kind Everyone is doing great and have asked several ti Did you really disappeared without ?
'Well… there's a story behind it…'
'Johra is such a badaway! At least everyone here even thinks of Gaspard as their great hero, so I' me around so people have asked if he is my pet Gwyn and Kishande have also become close I should have listened your adviceso?
'I don't think so, well anyways I orried about the well Stay there for the next little while, I will send you the necessary supplies through Arin I ht also requires you to make some purchases of items we require here…'
'Yeah! I do my job properly Captain!'
'Captain?'
'Isn't that what they called you when you were the ainst the Goblins?'
I was glad to learn fro well I orried that they would suffer from the aftershocks of the elves invasion due to their proximity
The cultivating of new lands was progressing sreener by the day Weapons, armors and ornaments were produced with help from my Jewel Creation ability and the Dwarves' workshop which was always running These products crafted by the dwarves had es and became our primary source of revenue
We used the funds raised fros It also went into buying livestock and material used to expand our city We hired skilled workers and worked on a design that grew the city while keeping the Pit's Palace at the very center
The dragons showed interest in my plans for developments and had elected to help out fro, they helped break down e chunks of stone to the stonemasons for them to work on They also helped develop enoron's Fire
Surrounding tribes quickly heard rurated their clans to join us It was soon recognized as a paradise where non-humans of all races could coexist peacefully
Through Alpeon's diligent ement, districts were set up in such a way that rival clans were less likely to meet, and the peace of roas explosive due to all these people and creatures joining us in such large nuan with the talented fairies, then hly skilled labor We even had soAll our unique products were then exported to the world which came to know us as Necropolis The profits created from these new businesses and ventures helped catapult the city into a new age of prosperity
At the heart of all the operation was Alpeon and her Antilliens Because the insects innately very Hierarchical and loyal, I never had to worry about corrupt bureaucrats They were also an effective police force ould travel the streets and solve all sorts of conflicts, playing an important role in my city's development
One of our greatest industries was husbandry The crops which grew from seeds that had soaked in the World Root's nectar war nutritious and plentiful Likewise the cattle that was raised and fed these crops provided meat and milk of a superior quality
After a few oods to the outside world, the demand for them never dropped and a healthy commerce industry was established nobles fro wars for said meat because of its delicious taste and liendary city of the Undead King and as such was termed Necropolis
However, unlike what the na, where all creatures eren't huy flourished, in an environment which condemned discrimination on account of race and where hard as rewarded with a proper standard of living Where special delicacies as well as finely crafted works by the dwarven artisans were plentiful
Because the only humans allowed in were the ends to travel the world as for in harendary city Necropolis spread far and wide, exaggerated as rumours usually are
The merchants ere allowed to visit and trade with Necropolis soon gained a unique status in the huained more respect and power thanaccess to Necropolis' goods
Within but a year and a half of my city's expansion plan, stories of Necropolis were spoken across the continent They were often filled with praise and awe, and few people remembered about nor ue of Reincarnators
”da on board with this new city of Undead? Don't they realize how evil that guy is? He is using this as a foundation to later conquer the world!”
In a dingy bar, a woman dressed as a warrior was in thenearby by had no choice but to listen in while trying to enjoy their wine
”Lorina, considering all the good their city has brought, would it be bad for him to conquer the world in such a way? The truth of theanyone”
Lorina was sitting together with the little varoup of Reincarnators and were non as the Warriors, because Matilda and the others didn't share their views At first they had been in agreement to kill Johra, but after the Elves' no one would support them
The elves which had been hly defeated and the dragons involved had even ended up serving the Undead Lich After stories of how Johra had spared the Elves' lives had spread, the Messiahs of the High-Gods had chosen not to intervene and simply act as observers
Gnoss' plan had succeeded with that change of public opinion, therefore Lorina and Roslin's voices were largely ignored by the masses The success of the Necropolis had been instrumental in this
”That villain is but a wolf in sheep’s clothing, how could everyone not see him for who he truly is!”
”How could Matilda be right? An undead not being evil, it's si to shi+t!”
”That's enough Lorina, you've been drinking way too much Let's try to come up with a proper plan tomorrohen ours heads are clear”
Roslin left the drunken Lorina to return to her house in the e dom due to the contributions of her party
”Huh, royal guards in front of my house?”
She was surprised by the heavily arates She was ht Was she not part of the great adventurer party which had served the kingdoainst evil on so uards and shouted out
”What is the uards block the entrance to my property?”
”We have been waiting for you ed with treason and by order of his majesty we are here to arrest you We do not wish to use force and hope you follow us peacefully to keep your dignity as a great warrior”
”What did you just say?”
Roslin couldn't help but think she had heard wrong How could the humans have turned on her