Free Web NovelChapter 34: Preparations Complete
I headed toward the exit while checking the system.
[STATUS]
Name: Luke Voidheart
Rank: First Stage Iron Knight
Inventory: Magic Tower, 7 aqua crystals, 5000 silver coins.
(Wives x 5)
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As I saw my current rank, my mood worsened slightly. The Saintess had been right—even though I trained more than my soldiers, I still hadn’t been able to break through the first stage.
"Hah..." I let out a sigh and shook my head.
"If I didn’t have you, what would have happened to me?" I muttered, silently thanking the System.
[I’ve always got your back, Luke. Now go make every girl fall in love with you.]
I ignored the System’s last words, but it continued shamelessly.
[Luke, take a look around. You’re a lord, Elena is beautiful, Aurora is beautiful, and both clearly care about you. go ahead mate with them.]
"....."
"Bro, I’m not some kind of mating machine," I said, giving the System a speechless look before continuing to check my status screen.
"Inventory."
But after checking the inventory, I let out a sigh. Even though five days had passed, and the System didn’t count the days spent inside the Time Chamber, it had still given me five daily rewards. Fortunately, no stones appeared, but every reward had been the same—10 silver coins, adding up to 5,000 silver coins over five days.
"System, don’t tell me you gave me all this just to make fun of me?" I asked suspiciously.
[Luke, look over there. See that mature lady? She has a charm that younger girls can’t match and she will definately gave you taste of something different.]
I immediately recognized the System’s attempt to change the subject.
Even so, I turned and followed its gaze.
The moment I saw what it was pointing at, my mouth fell open.
"What the hell?!"
My eyes widened because the person the System was talking about was Margaret, who was currently smiling at me after noticing my gaze.
"Don’t tell me... you’re actually a horny system."
I shot it one last suspicious look before opening the Wives section and expanding the menu.
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(Wives x 5)
{Author Note:
• Core Affection State: Represents a character’s overall feelings toward Luke and changes gradually over time.
• Current Mood State: Represents a character’s current emotional condition and can change quickly based on events and circumstances.}
### Wife #1 — Human Princess (Aurielle Valmont)
- Dependency: 50%
- Core Affection State: Possesive/Love/Trust.
- Current Mood State: Satiesfied.
- Inner thoughts : {should I really castrate him? so he will not think about other womens,}
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A smile appeared on my face after seeing the Dependency value.
"Looks like she’s starting to trust me," I muttered.
"But her possessiveness is a little problematic."
I continued reading, but a shiver suddenly ran down my spine when my eyes landed on the last line.
"System, you wrote this, right?" I asked.
Because if what was written there was true, then my little brother was going to have a very difficult time surviving.
[Luke, oh Luke... what can I say? You’re the only one responsible for this.]
The System’s mocking voice echoed in my mind, speaking as though it were some great sage imparting wisdom.
"Any solutions for this?" With hope in my eyes, I waited for the System’s reply.
[Hell no.]
The System refused instantly, but then added another sentence.
[So you’ll just have to keep her under control. The easiest way is to make sure she’s always filled with your love.]
"Sigh..."
"Your advice is completely useless."
I shook my head and let out a helpless sigh before moving on to check the status of my other wives.
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### Wife #2 — Elf Princess (Elaria Moonleaf)
- Dependency: 0%
- Core Affection State: Resentfull.
- Current Mood State: Calm.
### Wife #3 — Dragon Princess (Rhaenyra Crimsonscale)
- Dependency: 0%
- Core Affection State: Disguist.
- Current Mood State: Anger.
### Wife #4 — Mermaid Princess (Naivara Tidewhisper)
- Dependency: 0%
- Core Affection State: Neutral.
- Current Mood State: Worried.
### Wife #5 — Vampire Princess (Selene Nightveil)
- Dependency: 1%
- Core Affection State: Sympathetic.
- Current Mood State: Worried.
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"Seems like they all have their own problems."
With that, I closed the status screen and looked around.
For me, it felt like a long time had passed, but in the outside world, only a few days had gone by. As a result, not much had changed. The only noticeable difference was the progress made on the territory walls. freeweɓnovel.cøm
While I was lost in thought, Osric approached from the front with an excited smile on his face.
"My lord, the number of merchants and adventurers in our territory has increased since you cleared the surrounding threats."
"Good."
After saying that, Osric also told me about the BlackRiver Merchant Company.
"Because you saved them, many merchants are now willing to trust our territory more. We have heard that several of them have already begun investing resources into our land."
Another piece of good news. a smile appeared on my face as I recalled an old saying.
Good deeds never go unrewarded.
"What about the soldiers?" I asked.
Osric’s expression changed slightly at the question, and he answered in a regretful voice.
"Sadly, my lord, recruitment hasn’t been going well. Not many people are willing to become soldiers after seeing how many lives we lost recently."
He let out a weary sigh.
"We can compensate the families of the fallen, but no amount of money can bring the dead back."
At that, I shook my head and told him not to worry about it for now and to focus on completing the walls first.
"Yes, my lord."
After giving me a respectful salute, he turned and headed back toward the construction site.
"Should we hire some mercenaries?" I quickly shook my head.
No. I was already short on gold, and hiring mercenaries would only increase my expenses.
"There’s also the risk of betrayal." After dismissing the idea, I head outside for territory inspection.
The moment I left the lord’s estate, I was stunned by the number of people moving through the territory. It seemed Osric had been right—the number of outsiders visiting Blackstone Highlands had increased significantly.
After calming myself, I continued my inspection of the major buildings. As I checked the various shops and establishments, I noticed that many of them had greatly expanded their inventories and stocked far more equipment than before.
"The Alchemist Guild, the Blacksmith Guild, and even the Adventurer Guild... all of them are helping my territory grow."
A broad smile appeared on my face.
After that, I inspected the residential district and found that there were currently no problems regarding water, despite Baron Cedric having blocked the river with a dam.
"I still have to deal with that river eventually."
I let out a sigh as the image of that fat man surfaced in my mind.
If I couldn’t regain access to the river, the territory would never have the large and reliable water supply needed to support future growth.
While touring the territory, a few people recognized me. Fortunately, I managed to escape before a crowd could gather around me.
After completing my inspection, I returned to the lord’s estate with a satisfied expression.
"At least the territory isn’t dying anymore."
A laugh escaped my lips as I began preparing for the journey ahead. According to the schedule, we would reach Count territory in two days.
"Count Magnus Duvall": What type of person will he be? While getting dressed, I thought, because we are under his jurisdiction, as Roland and Darius Ashenford, both nobles, disappeared from our territory.
"We will see when that time comes." I shook my head and reached outside; there, Aurielle was already dressed in her black noble dress, which makes her even more stunning.
"So, my wife is finally awake?" I teased her as I gave her a kiss on her cheek.
She smiled shyly, and then without saying anything, we reached the new carriage that we had bought with two horses for a long journey.
"Did you decide who to bring us on this journey?" As we reached the carriages, Aurielle asked me.
I nodded at her. Aurora is out, as she has to be in territory to defend it. and mages also can’t go, because they are too important.
In the end I have chosen to bring twenty bronze knights along with Margaret, who will take care of Aurielle.
As I finally reached the carriages, I turned around for a last look, as only after some time would I be returning back.
THUD!.
But instead, I saw hundreds of knights, along with maids, including Osric and Elmund, kneeling, then—
"MY LORD!!!"
"WE WILL AWAIT YOUR RETURN!!!"
Their loud voice echoed, and as they said loudly, even the people of the territory looked toward the Lord’s estate.
I shook my head at their behaviour and said while smiling.
"Don’t slack off on your training and take care of territory,"
Aurielle and Margaret also have smiles on their faces, as this is their territory, their real home.
"Neighhh!!"
Finally, with a loud, hoarse neigh, we departed the territory. Along the way, many people came outside from the building, while children ran behind the carriages, and even merchants and adventurers stopped to look at the departing carriages, which have the symbol of Blackstone Highlands.
Many people were looking at this scene, some with a smile, some with greed, but there were some eyes that were looking with anticipation.
"Finally, they have left," a black-robed person said in a low voice and then also left toward the exit, while some people dressed the same also followed him.
[Chapter End]
