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Profit Empress Ronnie appeared to have foreseen the outcome, not betraying the slightest hint of surprise. As Safiya was about to speak, Ronier quickly silenced her with a hand over her mouth, her face set in a grave and merciless expression. This was the first instance Safiya witnessed her displaying such cold efficiency and swift decisiveness, prompting her to cease her objections. Once Safiya settled, Ronnie slowly released her hold and whispered, "Silence. We're at war. Don't disrupt my…-
82.3 K • Hiatus
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"Alright, Ronnie, let me be frank with you. I need help. I'm out of money and troops, but I've stumbled upon a bandit's stronghold. If we can successfully overrun it, there's substantial profit to be made," Draxel confessed. Empress Ronnie, who had a penchant for candor and sincerity, had seen her share of duplicitous men in taverns. "Ha, what a stroke of luck! I'm aware of a bandit's lair too, and had similar thoughts. You must be referring to the cave fifty miles north of Nomar, aren't…
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82.3 K • Hiatus
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Two hours ago, while the people of Kagard were celebrating in Kagard Town, awaiting the arrival of midnight to commence the sacrificial ceremony, the yawning guards on the city walls enviously watched the joyous scenes below, while also calculating how much money they had made the last time they ventured into the Monster Forest. “We captured several monsters. Each of their antlers can sell for thousands of gold coins. On average, each farmer gets one, each common citizen gets four, and for us, we…-
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Priscilla thought she had already seen the height of royal luxury. The golden sculptures and utensils were indeed breathtaking at first glance, but after a while, the knights just seemed like a collection of shiny metal. But then they arrived in the diocese. When Priscilla and the imperial knights first gazed up at the towering St. Peter’s Cathedral, surrounded by countless church spires encrusted with jewels and gold, they realized they had underestimated the wealth of the church and its ability…
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Meanwhile, it was time for the young Empress to give her first real speech. She would sit on the throne behind a curtain, with her maid standing behind her, using perfect ventriloquism to mimic the young Empress's voice and issue various decrees in her name. Although there was some consideration of whether to go further by severing the tendons in her hands and feet just in case, it was ultimately decided that having an Empress who needed help to walk would be too conspicuous. Moreover, the Roman…
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Wu Qingsong, brimming with excitement like a child, eagerly shared with Ram all that he had achieved in her absence, anticipating her amazement and praise. However, seeing his lively and somewhat smug expression, Ram felt a pang of sourness in her heart, an urge to give him a good thrashing. To gather this money, the Silver Moon Wolf Clan had spared no expense, yet this was the outcome? Wu Qingsong eventually noticed her displeasure and tempered his attitude. “Ram, I am grateful for your and Nina's…-
533.5 K • Ongoing
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After the insectoid disaster, the Esola Hills region's livelihood and economy faced catastrophic damages, with no prospect of output for several months at least. Yet, as numerous mercenary groups, hungry for fortune, poured into the area, an inevitable spike in prices was on the horizon. Essentials like food, weapons, and armor were bound to become hot commodities. Of these, armor was the only sector where Wu Qingsong could make his mark. With leather transportation disrupted and lacking funds to…
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The merchant eagerly presented Wu Qingsong with three proposals. At first, they seemed promising, but Wu Qingsong, with his modern sensibilities and a keen eye for scams, quickly perceived the real agenda. Each proposal was elaborately crafted to subtly transfer the ownership of the mines on his territory to the merchant, offering him only the leftovers as compensation. “I think I’ve got the gist of it,” Wu Qingsong said, deciding to end the conversation. “Thank you for your time. If I…
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Lin Fanyun chose this moment to reshape Li Shuang's true core because repairing his injuries and then rebuilding his foundation would require breaking it again, causing unnecessary suffering. Delaying treatment wasn't advisable either, given Li Shuang's precarious condition. His connection with the natural world had been shallow, a consequence of his forced breakthrough and the damage it had caused to his foundation. But Lin Fanyun forcibly harnessed the power of heaven and earth, maintaining Li…-
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After a bit more small talk and noticing Lin Fanyun's lack of further purchasing intent, the old man returned to his drink, signaling it was time for the guest to leave. "So pragmatic," Lin Fanyun thought to himself. He didn't linger unnecessarily, as he had other items on his shopping list. Lin Fanyun spent a whole half month in this underground market, meticulously gathering everything he needed. He invested most of this time comparing and weighing his options, constrained by the limited…
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