City of Desire [Kingdom Building]

Chapter 550: Waking Up

Ashton Harbor

"They failed," said the Armoured man with his expression terrible.

Months of preparation and a lot of money had gone into this, but despite that, it all failed.

"It has," replied the man with the staff before turning.

"From now on, focus on our preparations. The enemy has been lucky, but no matter how lucky he is, we will have him and his cities as his deathless desires." the man with the staff added.

"Yes, my lord," the armored man affirmed, his voice cold and unwavering. Inside, a dark promise brewed: This humiliation would not go unpunished.

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Frostblade Baroness Lv. 35

Wandering Captain Lv.27

Wandering Captain Lv. 28

{Skill Gained: …}

{Condition Met: Novice Mage- Mage}

Mage Lv. 10

Mage Lv. 11

{Spell Gained: Phantom Hand}

Scarlet Headmistress Lv. 35

 

Gilded Jeweller Lv. 36

{Skill Gained: Gleaming Infusion}

 

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Bell

Guide of Shining Adepts Lv. 16

Guide of Shining Adepts Lv. 17

{Skill Gained: Meditative Touch}

Riveting Lady of Brothel and Promise Lv. 27

I looked at the text, and a surprise couldn't help but appear on my face.

I had slept late after we received news about Silver's safety. I was one of the few people who knew the secret about what was really happening.

I was in that super-secret meeting, where only an exclusive group of people, Silver Trust, were explicitly present.

It was a bloody battle, and they lost many of our people, including one pretty important one, but thankfully, Silver survived.

His condition is severe, but he will survive.

My eyes returned to the text in front of me, and once again, I couldn't help but be surprised.

Guide of Shining Adepts is the class I got after I started guiding General Stone.

It is a powerful and hereditary class, enabling the teaching of powerful individuals.

My mother had it, and so did my grandfather, Great-Grandmother, and so on.

When I got it, I cried for an hour.

Even with this long history, it is not an inheritance class; it would never reach Lv. 50. We would merge it with our main class before that. Mom said the best way to do that was when it reached Lv. 30.

That is why I did not let it merge with my primary class at Lv. 10.

By Lv. 30, I will gain enough skills to guide any powerhouse expertly.

My family taught me that the merger strengthens our core class immensely. By mentoring influential figures—whether they are powerhouses or lords—we not only impart knowledge but also forge powerful relationships. These connections are crucial, expanding our reach and solidifying our influence. With every alliance, we grow stronger and more entrenched in the fabric of power.

I am now the youngest one to get it.

All my ancestors were forty or above when they got it, including my mother, who was the youngest to get it before me.

This class helps us teach aura control to others. Therefore, we need to master the aura before teaching it to others.

The class had reached Lv. 17. It had leveled up twice, which is a surprise.

It had yet to do that since I crossed Lv. 10.

He must have done something extraordinary with his aura. The sheer magnitude of it was enough to push me beyond my limits, making me level up not once but twice.

I have even gained the fantastic skill of Meditative Touch. It allows the people I touch to enter deep meditation, which helps them recover faster from their tiredness.

Which, in turn, helps them practice their aura for longer. I could also use it on myself as well.

My mother had got this one when she crossed Lv. 2o in the skill.

If lucky, it will advance into the Meditation Field once it merges with my main class.

I might acquire inheritance skills related to it.

My main class had also leveled up. Reaching Lv. 28. It won't be long before it will reach Lv. 29. Lv. 3o is where the real challenge would be.

My parents took years to cross it, but their main class was more powerful.

Mine is weaker.

I wouldn't receive the same class as they did unless I returned—and return I most certainly would. There was no question, no hesitation. I was determined to claim what was rightfully mine, my birthright, and nothing would stand in my way.

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Valorous Lord of Courage Lv. 35

Valorous Lord of Courage Lv. 36 n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

{Skill Gained: Lord's Eyes}

Trainer Lv. 9

{Skill Gained: Calm Touch}

 

I heard faint voices and opened my eyes. There were texts in front of me.

I leveled up not once but twice, which is extremely rare in Lord Class after Lv. 3o.

I have also gained a skill, and it is fantastic—something I had wanted.

Lord's Eyes is a passive skill.

At a glance, it seemed weaker than active skills, and it is, but for me, it is better than active skills.

It provides me with a clearer vision.

However, I am more excited about the enhancement of dynamic vision.

I can now see the slightest movement and process the information faster. Therefore, one needs to be extremely fast for it to seem blurry to my eyes.

If I had this skill in the last battle. I might have been able to end it early.

It is also a passive skill. It is excellent for everyday use as well as in battle.

I glanced down and was surprised to see my Trainer Class had leveled up after a long time.

There is even a skill.

Calm Touch, as its name says. It is a skill that calms the beasts.

It is a good skill. I am happy I got it.

A few seconds later, I pushed the texts away and looked at the place where I was.

I found myself in a large room, on a bed. There are two unfamiliar people—a half-orc with mage robes and an old orc woman.

Both of them are wearing a familiar badge on their chests.

They were talking with Margaux, Zela, and Jill.

Margaux was the first to notice, and her eyes widened as she turned to me.

"Master Silver," she said, appearing beside me fast but not touching me.

"Lord Silver," greeted the unfamiliar man and woman.

'The man is Station Master Falozar and Healer Gulfim. They came to the forest a few hours after the battle ended and helped stabilize your condition,' informed Margaux.

"Station Master Falozar, Healer Gulfim, thank you for saving me," I said.

I might not understand much about healing, but I understand enough to know that the healers I had brought could not heal my injuries.

"Lord Silver, you had pushed your spirit to a near breaking point. I have only seen one person before you in my life to do that and survive," said the woman.

Spirit means mind and soul. I must have really pushed the limit with my skills and aura.

My physical body wasn't in much better condition, either. Now, I am fully encased in bandages. Except for my eyes, there is no part of me they don't cover.

There is also a great weakness in every part of my body.

"You should have informed us, Lord Silver, after you suffered the first attack," said the man.

"I couldn't risk our messages being intercepted, Station Master. Given what happened with the local mercenaries we had hired to protect us," I replied.

They had provided the list of trusted mercenary companies.

Unofficially, of course.

The old man opened his mouth and closed it before opening it again.

"The Archimage asked me to convey that he is glad you are safe and sound," said the man. "Please thank the Archimage from me," I replied.

There was silence before the older woman stepped beside me.

"Your physical injuries have been healed. We could remove the bandages now, but your spirit is still healing," she said.

"Do not use your skills for at least ten days and aura for two weeks," she instructed.

"I will follow your advice," I replied.

I don't think I could even use my skills or aura. I feel that if I tried, I would feel something I wouldn't like.

The old lady smiled before slowly and expertly starting to remove my bandages. She started with my right hand, which suffered the most burn damage.

When I looked, I saw the damage had healed. There is not a single burn mark.

Most of it looks to be healed, but not all.

"Try moving your fingers?" she asked, and I did. The control was fine as before, but it was a concern after seeing how injured I was.

My body will return to normal in a few days. I am more worried about my spirit.

The attack proved that my enemies were targeting me, and they were willing to pay an extreme price for me.

"Done," she said as she removed all the bandages. A moment later, she took a salve and applied it to my body.

"Please follow my instructions for your quick recovery. I have given the medicine to your people and will come to check on you tonight,"

She left. The man seemed to think we wanted to discuss something, but he decided to do that later.

Soon, they had left, and I felt the privacy skills and spells activating.

"What are the casualties?" I asked.

I have seen dead bodies. I also know some of my people were in the serious condition.

"Total nine people in both battles," replied Zela.

I had never suffered such a percentage of casualties.

A third of my people died, which is enough to show how dangerous the enemies were, and that is after all the preparations we had made for the journey.

Even with the preparation of carefully choosing the right people, despite that, so many had died.

"Lt. Colonel Zaris didn't make it," she added.

Hearing that, I sighed. I remember the last time I saw Zaris, his condition was terrible, but he was still fighting.

"He was a brave man," said Margaux. "He was," I replied.

There was a silence for nearly a minute before Jon became visible. He looks good, a little pale, but no visible injuries are remaining on him.

"Congratulations, Jon," I congratulated. "Thank you, my lord," he replied before placing the bag in front of me.

"Is everything in there?" I asked. I am asking about the artifact specifically.

"Yes," he replied.

"Good. Keep the bag; I am in no condition to have it on me," I replied.

He nodded and took the bag before disappearing.

"Has anyone been asking questions?" I asked. "The city has, but the stationmaster has kept them away. This manor we are staying in is their property," she replied.

These stations belong to the Archmage City.

They are quasi-embassies and are present in every major city on the continent.

They have a lot of power, given that Archmage City is the most powerful entity on the entire continent.

Even Baxar Dominion, with all its might, doesn't go against them.

It isn't just because of their power but also the services they offer. Their stations have become integral to every city they are in.

"It should be Friday, correct?" I asked, looking at the clock, which was telling me that it was morning.

"We will leave tomorrow morning. We have to reach Archmage City before the opening," I stated.

"Healer Gulfim has said that you should rest for a few days," said Margaux with concern.

"I can rest while traveling," I replied.

I would like to rest and recover before I leave. It is wise to do this with enemies who want to kill me, but unfortunately, I don't have time.

I need to reach Archmage City before the opening.

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