Meanwhile, in the Kingdom of Legends…
Lara was using Heart to look through the Player Market and had dispatched search squads to gather resources. She was determined to establish a foundation for advanced production—soap, silk, refined salt, and even brewing. Her first brewing endeavors would include cognac, sake, tequila, mead, and whiskey.
Lara had already purchased a world tree sapling, five beehives, lye, oils, silkworms, and their habitat. The search squads had located three medium salt mines, rare flowers, and various fruits needed for brewing. She also instructed the butchers to set aside animal fat for soap-making.
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System Notification:
Ding!
1 Wild Boar has been killed.
Ding!
1 Wild Deer has been killed.
Ding!
Your troops have found 3 medium salt mines. Do you want to combine them and place them in your territory?
Shin pressed "Yes."
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Shin resumed his daily tasks. He gathered the Neiman Guard, Mountain Kings, Mountain Splitters, Moon Shadow Elves, and hybrid races to follow him as he requested Heart to initiate dedicated weapon training for them all.
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Else where in the Town of Silverbrook…
Robin Lionheart met with her stepmother, Elise Lionheart, the main wife of Duke Lionheart.
"My dear stepdaughter," Elise purred, her expression sly. "Can you arrange another meeting with that handsome otherworldly lord you spoke with today? I believe you, your sister, and I could… share." Her eyes gleamed with an unsettling hunger. "I can sense his dragon lineage… and it's the strongest I've ever encountered—even beyond that of fully grown dragons. My instincts are screaming that he'd be the perfect mate for any woman."
"How can you tell, Elise? And what about Father?" Robin asked, her tone guarded.
Elise laughed softly. "Your father doesn't even look my way anymore. Since I couldn't bear him a son, he's pinned all his hopes on your brother. But you know Nico still hasn't forgiven your father for what happened to Melody." Elise's expression darkened. "No matter how much he hates to admit it, your twin is just as stubborn as your father. But I understand his anger."
Robin hesitated. "But Shin… he already has four wives, and all of them are stronger than me."
"Fufu… my, my…" Elise's lips curled into a knowing smile. "You know nothing about dragons, little Robin. There's one thing they love as much as gold—women. More than any other male in existence, dragons and incubuses hoard women. And if I'm right… that boy, Shin… he has a succubus as his mother. I can still smell the pheromones. They're as strong as those of a Succubus Queen."
"Do you know what kind of dragon he is?" Robin's voice was barely above a whisper.
Elise's smile deepened. "That… I do not know."
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Back in the Kingdom of Legends…
Shin and his new troops had just finished mana training. He dismissed them to rest while he delved into the magic tomes on fire and lightning magic. With the assimilation of Shin Wilford's mana and magical knowledge, Shin had already increased his mana capacity to Level 3 within the first day, granting him the ability to perform voiceless casting.
He infused his fire and lightning into his spear and sword strikes, noticing that his basic spells like Fireball and Lightning Strike had grown significantly stronger. His fire had shifted to a bluish-purple flame, while his lightning burned crimson red.
After completing his training, Shin returned to the manor and asked Heart to mark the nearest locations of materials needed to upgrade Dragon Mountain and fully awaken the bloodlines.
"Yes, big brother. I've marked them," Heart replied as different colored lights appeared on a screen, depicting varying degrees of danger.
After lunch with his wives, Shin handed Lara a list of materials needed for the bloodline awakening.
"I'll do my best, hubby," Lara teased, her eyes twinkling mischievously. "But you better reward me for all this work. It's only my first day."
Shin smirked, his heart swelling with pride. "Don't worry, Lara. I'll make it up to you tonight my dear."
Now my wives are you all taken apart in tonight battle. All four wives agreed to join battle. Shin nodded in agreement then check the player messages board.
"Heart, pull up the message board," Shin commanded, his tone focused.
Got it, big brother! Heart's voice chimed in his mind, and a translucent screen materialized before him, filled with notifications and posts from other players across the world.
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Player Message Board:
[Global Announcements]
• [System Update!] New Divine Relic Dungeon discovered in the Forgotten Ruins. First clear rewards include SSR-tier artifacts and divine essence.
• [Warning!] Abyssal Rift activity increasing near the Northern Wastes. Players in the region are advised to prepare for large-scale invasions.
• [Alliance War!] Top-ranked alliance Crimson Sovereign and Eternal Legion have declared war. Players are encouraged to choose sides or stay neutral.
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[Player Trade Offers]
• [User: VoidWalker92] Selling Abyssal Venom (Rare) x3. Looking for Dragon Blood or Primordial Cores. DM for trade.
• [User: PhantomFox] Buying Phoenix Feathers and Eternal Fire Shards. Offering high-grade mana crystals and advanced blueprints.
• [User: ArcaneCrafter] Selling blueprint for Intermediate Alchemy Lab. Will trade for high-tier refining tools or crafting materials.
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[Quest Collaboration Requests]
• [User: SeraphKnight] Seeking a party to clear the Sanctuary of Eternal Light. Heavy divine resistance—high-level casters and healers preferred. Rewards include celestial artifacts.
• [User: Bloodfang87] Need assistance with Abyssal Sea exploration. Looking for experienced adventurers. Split rewards upon completion.
• [User: IronBastion] Recruiting for Siege of Blackstone Keep. Multiple SSR rewards and high-tier loot. Must be prepared for long-term combat.
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[World Chat]
[User: DarkRogue] – "Did anyone else notice the Abyssal activity spike? Something big is coming…"
[User: SunlitMage] – "Yeah… I've never seen the rift warnings this high. Could be a large-scale invasion event."
[User: Frostblade77] – "I just got wiped trying to explore the new Divine Relic Dungeon. The bosses there hit like a truck."
[User: LunarRose] – "Anyone know where to find Phoenix Feathers? Need them for a rebirth ritual."
[User: War God] – "Did anyone else notice the large movement of dragons?…"
[User: Haremking] – "Does anyone have water for sale and army recruitment scrolls for sale? Willing to trade velvet making knowledge and 10 tons of Legendary essence whatever that is."
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Shin's eyes narrowed as he scanned the various posts, his mind quickly piecing together useful information.
"The Sanctuary of Eternal Light…" he murmured, recalling that it was where Ka Ryo Ten's Tears of Divine Wisdom were said to be hidden.
The mention of Abyssal Rift activity caught his attention as well. If the Abyssal Sea was becoming more unstable, it would be the perfect opportunity to seek out the Heart of the Abyss and the Venom of the World Serpent for Kyou Kai's bloodline.
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Shin opened a private message to VoidWalker92.
Shin: "I'm interested in the Abyssal Venom. What do you need in exchange?"
It didn't take long for a reply to come through.
VoidWalker92: "Dragon Blood or Primordial Cores only. Nothing else."
Shin smirked. "Good," he murmured. He had both.
Shin: "I can offer Dragon Blood. How many vials do you need?"
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Meanwhile, Shin posted a quest request:
[User: DragonLordShin]
"Seeking high-level adventurers for a deep dive into the Infernal Abyss. Objective: Retrieve the Ashes of the Primordial Flame and the Heart of a Fallen Star. High-tier rewards and Dragon Blood offered upon successful completion."
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As he reviewed the rest of the messages, another post caught his eye.
[User: PhantomFox]
"Buying Phoenix Feathers and Eternal Fire Shards. Offering high-grade mana crystals and advanced blueprints."
Shin opened a private message to PhantomFox.
Shin: "I need a Phoenix Feather. Do you know where to find one?"
The reply was swift.
PhantomFox: "Rumor says a True Phoenix was spotted near the Eternal Flame Court. But that area is a death trap unless you've got divine-level resistance."
Shin's eyes gleamed with determination. "A death trap, huh?"
"Heart," Shin said quietly, his mind already formulating a plan. "Mark the coordinates of the Eternal Flame Court, the Sanctuary of Eternal Light, and the Abyssal Sea on the map. We'll be making preparations soon."
Got it, big brother!
Ding!
New Locations Marked:
• Eternal Flame Court – Extreme Danger Level. Home to the remnants of the Phoenix Lineage.
• Sanctuary of Eternal Light – High Divine Resistance Required. Guarded by celestial trials.
• Abyssal Sea – Abyssal Corruption Present. Hostile environment with high-level entities.
As Shin's gaze hardened, his lips curled into a confident smirk.
"Looks like I have my next targets."
Shin opened a private message to Haremking: "How much water do you need and how many army recruitment scrolls do you need."
The reply was swift.
Haremking: "At least a medium water source I'm in a desert and as many army recruitment scrolls you willing to give.
With Heart helps Shin was able gain some information for valuable items. He proceeded to send out scouting teams to check out the Eternal Flame Court since it was the closest. He messaged PhantomFox to see if they wanted to collaborate in the Eternal Flame Court.
The scouts sent back a message stating the Eternal Flame Court is under the jurisdiction of the goblin emperor. At the sametime he received a message from PhantomFox I can't right now I'm stuck in between a ogre tribe. Shin replied I can come help in a couple of days.
I try to hold out DragonLordShin let's meet after the first ten days. Till then PhantomFox.
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A/n
Thanks to Ace1055 for sending power stones
Do you think the woman of the Lionheart family all genuinely want to be with Shin or something more?
Would you accept them ?