Chapter 39 - Have to become a Lord! (1/2)

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”Well, all of the regions in the world were split into sectors by the system. Each sector is ruled by the largest city within it. A Lord is simply a user who claims a sector as his own.”

”How does one do that?”

”Uhm, well if the city is filled with demonic beasts, all you have to do is defeat the boss of that sector. If a human Lord occupies it, then all you have to do is perform a Lord challenge or take the life or that Lord yourself. If you are the Lord of at least five sectors then you have a state and you are a State Lord, if you have at least five states then you are a Nation Lord.

Once you reach level 49 you cannot level up until you become a Lord. Once you reach level 74 you cannot level up until you become a State Lord, and once you reach level 99 you cannot level up until you become a Nation Lord.

To become one of the ten Kings or five Emperors you must at least be a Nation Lord. Being a King, an Emperor or a Sovereign provides one with many benefits, although these have not been made public.

However, a Lord's benefits are clear. If you become a Sector Lord then ten percent of all of the experience of those in your domain will become yours. For State Lords, it is 20 percent and for Nation Lords, it is 30 percent.”

Will's expression instantly became ugly the moment he heard these words.

”What kind of Lord does this area have?”

”We have a Nation Lord,” said Alice, her confused expression becoming even more pronounced.

”Motherfucker, you are saying that every time I make a kill thirty percent of my experience goes to someone else?”

Alice was surprised by Will's sudden outburst and meekly nodded her head.

”Fuck that shit.” As Will cussed, he continued to chow down like a maniac.

”There is a way to stop that from happening,” Will's eyes shined as he heard Alice speak, ”That is to go hunt in an area that is ruled by a demonic beast or to become a Lord yourself. So long as you become a Lord, your tax amount is reduced according to the ranking difference between you and the Lord ruling your area. For example, if you are a Sector Lord and you hunt here you will only have to pay 20 percent exp tax if you are a State Lord you will only have to pay 10 percent tax.”

”In other words, I have to become a Lord...sigh.” With a burp signifying the end of his meal, Will shook his head in dismay.

Alice looked at Will as if she was looking at an idiot.

'Have to become a Lord? Why does he sound like he can easily do it but he doesn't want to? Does he think it is that easy?'

Alice kept her words in her mouth and kept observing Will's strange behavior. ”Alice, which is the largest city nearby?”