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A corporate laborer is reincarnated as a prince in a magical world and must use his past-life knowledge of technology and strategy to overcome widespread starvation, constant warfare, and internal betrayal to secure his rule and improve the lives of his people.

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Jill Nishan, a hard-working corporate

laborer, tragically died from a heart

attack due to excessive overtime.

However, his life did not end with his

death. Instead, he was reborn into a new

and better life. In his past life, he

had struggled to make ends meet. But

now, he found himself as the prince of a

prestigious noble family, ruling over an

expansive territory covering hundreds of

thousands of square kilometers. Despite

his newfound status, challenges loomed

over his territory. Starvation was

widespread. Armies constantly waged war

over land. And most dangerously,

traitors lurked within his domain, ready

to betray him at any moment. The

question now was how he would navigate

this world of magic, leverage his past

life knowledge, and harness the power of

technology to secure his rule. The story

begins in an ICU where doctors were

frantically working to save a patient.

The patient, later revealed to be Gene

Lish, a mechanical engineer,

acknowledged his impending death. He

reflected on his life, stating that due

to relentless overtime, he had suffered

a heart attack. He admitted that his

life had never been good. After losing

his parents in a car accident, he had

grown up as an orphan with no one to

care for him. Jean Lion recounted that

after graduation, he had worked

continuously for 20 years, struggling

with long hours and meager pay. His

financial struggles were so severe that

he couldn't even afford a taxi to his

home. He lamented that his life had been

filled with hardships, leaving no time

or money for personal happiness. He

noted that while the doctors were

desperately trying to save him, he was

utterly exhausted and longed for a deep,

uninterrupted sleep. As he succumbed to

his fate, he expected his suffering to

end. However, upon opening his eyes, he

found himself in an extravagant room.

Confused, he initially assumed that the

hospital had mistakenly placed him in an

expensive suite, and he worried about

the financial burden. But before he

could process the situation further, a

mysterious system message greeted him,

welcoming him to the magical continent

of Aldra, overwhelmed by pain and

confusion, he noticed his reflection in

a nearby mirror and was shocked by his

transformed appearance. He had never

looked so refined and handsome. A week

later, he had acclimated to his new

reality. He had learned that he had been

reincarnated as Rain Edgar, the third

son of Grand Duke Alfia. Unlike his past

life where he had struggled constantly,

this life was one of privilege. His

elder brother and sister adored him and

he had never faced hardships. As the

youngest in a noble family, he was

treated with great respect and care both

inside and outside the household. Rain

came to the conclusion that fate had

granted him a second chance. His

previous life had been miserable, devoid

of enjoyment. But this new existence was

filled with luxury. He learned that this

world known as the old continent

revolved around magic which played a

role in everything from military power

to daily activities. The continent was

home to the Kidoral Empire, the largest

human kingdom, along with various

non-human species such as elves and

dwarves. The Edgar family to which Rain

now belonged was a powerful noble house

governing a vast territory of 300,000 km

with a population of 1 million. Being

part of this noble lineage granted him

fine clothing, exquisite food, and even

a personal maid to attend to him at all

times. Rain found it hard to believe

that such an extravagant life was now

his reality. One day, his maid Leah

informed him that his father had

summoned him. Rain entered his father's

office where the butler announced his

arrival. Grand Duke Alfaria permitted

him to enter. As he stepped inside, Rain

curiously asked his father about the

reason for the meeting. Alfaria

questioned Rain, asking if he understood

why he had been summoned. Rain admitted

that he did not. His father then

revealed that Rain had now come of age

and it was time for him to manage his

own territory. He instructed Rain to

decide where he would like his land to

be located. Excited by the prospect,

Rain eagerly asked if he was truly being

given his own territory. Alfaria

smirked, remarking that he had expected

Rain to be unaware of such matters. He

explained that all members of their

family eventually took control of their

own domains. The land assigned to reign

was in the northwest region. While

relatively safe compared to other

territories, it faced significant

challenges such as a scarcity of

magicians and ongoing food shortages.

Alfaria emphasized the importance of

Reigns responsibilities. He warned that

while the Kerdoral Empire was currently

stable, the future held uncertainties.

It was now Rain's duty to prepare

himself for what lay ahead. The empire

was on the brink of facing numerous

challenges and it was all due to the

royal family's decline. Reflected on his

father's words, agreeing internally that

he was absolutely right. The Kerdoral

Empire's royal family was weakening day

by day. In fact, many noble families had

surpassed the royals in power. This

deterioration, Rain thought, stemmed

from rampant corruption within the

country. Some nobles had even allied

with foreign nations, plotting daily to

undermine their own homeland. Ever since

his reincarnation, Re had been

experiencing the life he once saw in his

dreams. However, he realized that true

happiness did not stem from luxurious

possessions, but from the people who

genuinely cared for him. He was

determined to protect those who looked

after him and ensure their safety.

Meanwhile, Alfair observed the situation

with concern. He felt that Rain was

still too young to grasp the harsh

realities of the world. Even if he

understood some aspects, his knowledge

was limited. Alfaria decided not to

burden him unnecessarily and reassured

him, saying that as long as their elder

siblings were around, he had nothing to

worry about. Rain then turned to his

father and asked if solving the food

crisis in the Northwest would lead to

improved security in the region. Alfaria

responded, explaining that the food

problem was far too vast to be resolved

in one attempt. It would take

significant time and effort to make a

difference. As Alfarius spoke, he

thought to himself that Rain was still a

child. Unable to fully comprehend the

magnitude of the challenges they faced.

Feeding a few people was one thing, but

providing for hundreds of thousands was

an entirely different matter. He found

it naive that Rain believed such a

massive problem could be solved quickly.

However, Rain had his own thoughts. He

knew his father likely saw him as an

ignorant child. But what his father

didn't realize was that he was not an

ordinary person. He possessed knowledge

far beyond his time. thousands of years

ahead. He understood how civilizations

had evolved and was determined to use

those advanced methods to bring about

change. Re confidently declared that his

father need not worry about the food

crisis as he would soon find a solution.

The narrative then shifted focus to a

city in the northwest territory of Grand

Duke Alfaria. This city faced

significant challenges primarily due to

its vulnerable borders. To the north, it

bordered the lands of Grand Duke Saurin.

To the west, the elves path began. And

to the south, a vast ocean stretched

out, surrounded by adversaries. The city

was frequently attacked. The constant

conflicts had ravaged its lands, leading

to widespread poverty and famine. The

population had dwindled as many were

lost to war. And now, even the enemies

saw no benefit in attacking such a

weakened region. Meanwhile, Rain

approached this territory, contemplating

the immense work needed to revive the

city. If he wished to spark an

industrial revolution, he would require

a vast labor force. However, the city's

population was alarmingly low, and those

who remained were weak and malnourished.

He realized that increasing the

population would be essential to his

plans. Fortunately, Rain had an

advantage. His system recently, he had

gained a scanning ability that allowed

him to assess a person's attributes. He

had already tested it on his family

members to understand its capabilities.

With this ability, he would be able to

surround himself with competent

individuals and weed out those who might

cause trouble. Leah, one of Rain's

attendants, noticed that he seemed

preoccupied. Remembering Alfaria's

instructions, she reminded herself that

she had to keep a close watch on him to

ensure he didn't cause any trouble in

the territory. She silently hoped that

he would refrain from any reckless

actions as that would be beneficial for

both of them. The scene then shifted to

Esling City where the city lord, Lord

Eldrich, convened with his subordinates.

He announced that Grand Duke's son was

set to arrive in the city. This

development would make it difficult for

them to continue their usual dealings.

Concerned, he asked for guidance on

their next course of action. One of his

advisers reassured him, suggesting that

the young noble was unlikely to be

overly strict since he was the youngest

in his family. He had likely never faced

any hardships in his life. A masked

figure in the group then cautioned that

they could not act against rain without

direct orders from their master until

further instructions arrived. They would

have to remain patient. Despite this,

the city lord was visibly anxious. He

reminded them of the numerous fraudulent

activities they had committed, hinting

at the potential consequences if their

wrongdoings were exposed. The masked man

expressed his confidence that even if

the young master discovered their tax

fraud, they would have nothing to worry

about. He scoffed at the idea that the

young master would be intelligent enough

to read financial reports or understand

their contents. Turning to his

accomplice, he instructed him to provide

the young master with any records of his

choice, assuring him that the boy would

be none the wiser. He reminded his

colleague that they had used this trick

on many young masters before, all with

great success. However, he cautioned

that relying solely on this method was

unwise. Just then, the city lord

acknowledged the instruction and agreed

to proceed as planned. The masked man

then remarked that the time for the

young master's arrival had come. He

urged his companion to greet the boy and

ensnare him in their scheme, emphasizing

that if they could bring him under their

control, their plans would proceed

smoothly. The city lord nodded and

affirmed his understanding. Meanwhile,

another figure reflected on Alfaria's

past misdeeds. He thought to himself

that Alfaria had committed numerous

wrongs, and now it was her children who

would suffer the consequences of her

actions. At the same time, rain had

halted his journey just outside the

city. Observing the land before him, he

noted that it was fertile but largely

barren due to the scarcity of people, he

reasoned that without cultivators, the

land had become completely useless.

Turning to Leah, he requested a map of

the area. As he studied it, he quickly

deduced the cause of the problem. If he

could construct a canal and connect it

to sea, the situation would improve

significantly. As he contemplated this

solution, his thoughts were interrupted

by the sound of a distressed voice

nearby. A girl was pleading with her

father to stop gambling, explaining that

the money was meant for her mother's

treatment. She warned that if he lost

the money, they would have no means to

help her mother. Despite her desperate

please, her father remained unmoved,

demanding that she hand over the money

immediately. He insisted that he would

win big this time and change their fate

forever. Through tears, the girl

reminded him that he had made the same

promise countless times before, only to

bring them further into poverty. She

accused him of using gambling as an

excuse to avoid work and take

responsibility, lamenting how he was

ruining their family. Her father,

enraged by her words, raised his hand

and threatened her, warning that if she

refused to comply, she would regret it.

Before the father could strike, Rain

swiftly intervened, delivering a

powerful punch. However, the force of

the blow numbed his own hand. Rain

winced in pain. Leo armed, scolded him

for acting recklessly. She reminded him

that if he needed someone beaten, she

could have done it for him or they could

have summoned an armorer. Fighting in

such a manner, she insisted was not

suitable for him. Rain, acknowledging

his impulsiveness, assured her that he

would consult her before acting next

time. Turning his attention to the girl,

Rain asked if she was hurt. While he

considered how to deal with her father,

he sternly addressed the man,

questioning how he could contemplate

gambling away money that could save a

family member's life. He accused the

father of stooping so low that he was

willing to harm his own daughter for

financial gain. The father, now nervous,

asked who Rain was and why he was

interfering in their business. Rain

dismissed the question, stating that his

identity was irrelevant. What mattered

was what the man chose to do next. He

issued a grave warning. If he ever found

out that the man had returned to

gambling, he would not hesitate to end

him. He described in chilling detail the

torment he would inflict before

finishing him off, ensuring that his

fate would be a lesson to others. He

then dared the man to gamble again,

promising dire consequences if he did.

Terrified, the man broke into tears and

fled, repeatedly apologizing and

swearing never to gamble again. Rain

watched him go. Amused by how easy it

was to intimidate people. He decided to

use his system to check whether the girl

had sustained any injuries. As he did

so, the girl approached him with

gratitude. She tearfully thanked him,

explaining that if he had not

intervened, her father would have taken

the money and lost it all, leaving them

with nothing for her mother's treatment.

She expressed how deeply indebted she

was to him, emphasizing that he had no

idea how much he had helped her. system

introduced the girl as Lilian Aldrey, a

17-year-old with average physical stats.

However, Rain quickly noted that she has

special farming skills. He said that the

girl has holy body of agriculture. If

she were to engage in any work related

to farming in the future, the results

would be significantly better, revealing

the full potential of agriculture. Rain

mentioned that he had been planning to

go to town to find a doctor for his

mother. Coincidentally, they were

heading there as well. He invited

Lillian to join them. However, Lillian

hesitated, expressing her concerns. No,

I cannot come with you. You are a noble

and I am just a commoner. My dirty

clothes might spoil your carriage, she

said. Rain dismissed her worries with a

reassuring smile. This is just a

carriage, a means of transport. If it

gets dirty, what difference does it

make? Look, I am here, so there is no

need to worry. You can come with us.

Besides, I have some questions I would

like to ask you. He then shifted the

topic, voicing his curiosity. Everyone

knows how poor this city is, and with so

many problems going on. It makes no

sense to have a casino here. That's why

I want to know everything about it.

Lillian explained, "Last time, Grand

Duke Saurin attacked us, causing immense

damage to the city. Many soldiers lost

their lives. As soon as the war ended, a

devastating flood followed, ruining our

crops and washing away our fertile soil.

Life here was never easy. But after

these disasters, it has become even more

difficult. Many people struggle to

afford even a single meal. Rain observed

the city and agreed with Lillian's

assessment. The conditions were indeed

dire. However, he recalled that his

father had sent a substantial amount of

money to aid such people. He frowned,

wondering where all those development

funds had gone. The city lord should

have used that money to help the people

if it had been properly utilized. The

situation would be much better, he

thought. Turning to Lillian, Rain asked,

"Do you know where the mansion of the

City Lord is located?" Lillian nodded,

"Yes, I do." Just as she was about to

provide directions, a man on horseback

suddenly galloped forward at high speed,

shouting, "Move aside, you wretched

insects. If my horse crushes you, it

will be your own fault." Leah quickly

reacted, pulling Rain to the side just

in time. As she caught her breath, she

thought, "Whoever that person was, young

master could have been seriously hurt.

Rain, struggling to breathe, gasped,

"Leah, let go of me. I can't breathe."

Releasing him immediately, Leah looked

at him with concern. "Master Rain, are

you hurt? If you are in pain, let's go

to the doctor first. Everything else can

wait. I can't risk your health." Rain

smiled reassuringly. "Thanks to you. I

am absolutely fine. If you hadn't been

here, I might have been seriously

injured." He then turned to Lillian. "Do

you know who that man was?" Lillian

nodded. Yes, that was the young master

of the Edwin family. Earlier you asked

me about the casino. Well, all the

casinos in our city belong to his

family. Rains eyes narrowed. So, all the

casinos are theirs. That means they must

have a lot of money. Lillian sighed.

Yes, they are incredibly wealthy, but

you saw how they behaved towards others.

Ron pondered for a moment for a while

now. I have been wondering where all the

development funds went. I remember very

well that my father sent a large sum of

money to this city. It seems I don't

have to search any longer. I know

exactly where all the money has gone. He

turned to Lillian with determination.

Take me to the casino. Where is it?

Lillian looked alarmed. Master, please

don't go there. Everyone who has gone to

the casino has been ruined. They are

ruthless and deceitful. If you fall into

their trap, they will destroy you. Rain

reassured her. Don't worry at all. They

won't be able to harm me. Lillian,

observing his confidence, couldn't help

but wonder, "How powerful is this young

master? He seemed so sure of himself,

but I have no idea just how strong he

truly is. Soon they arrived at the

casino. Rain took in the sight before

him. "This is excessive," he muttered.

"The building was enormous," and two

guards stood at the entrance, watching

every passer by with keen eyes. Rain

knew that if he had to lead the people

towards the palace, the casino had to be

destroyed. Easy Ways always stopped

people from working hard, and this place

was no exception. It no longer served

its true purpose and had instead become

a den of corruption. As he stepped into

the casino, he was met with the sight of

countless gamblers. Some had lost all

their money and were desperately begging

for more chips, while others celebrated

their victories with reckless abandon.

Observing the scene, Rain reaffirmed his

belief. So long as the casino remained,

the people here would never work

properly. Even those who did would

likely return each evening only to lose

all their earnings. Leah approached him

and informed him, "Master, as per your

orders, our soldiers have surrounded the

entire casino. We await your next signal

to attack." Rain instructed her to wait.

"If we want to catch a big fish, we need

to be patient." As he moved further

inside, the casino manager approached

him with a courteous smile. "Sir, what

game would you like to play?" he

inquired. Rain responded nonchalantly.

"I'm not particularly fond of gambling,

and this is my first time here. Show me

something simple, of course. Follow me,

the manager said. Before playing, you

will need to purchase chips. As Rain

stepped forward to buy the chips, a man

handed him two for free. This is our

policy, the man explained. We offer the

first two chips for free so our guests

can experience something different. Rain

saw this as his chance. He tossed the

dice and declared, "I'll bet on a low

number." Around him, the casino patron

smirked, convinced that another

unsuspecting gambler had fallen into

their trap. They planned to strip him of

everything he had before sending him

away empty-handed. But when the dice

landed, the result shocked them for

sixes. "That means a high number,"

someone announced. A wave of

disappointment rippled through the crowd

as those who had bet on lower numbers

realized they had lost. The casino

manager put on a sympathetic expression.

"How unfortunate," he said. "You lost in

the first round, but young master, you

are so close to winning. Try a little

harder and I'm sure you'll succeed next

time." Rain, however, was unimpressed.

"This game requires no real effort. It's

boring. I won't continue playing." Then,

as if to dismiss the matter entirely, he

added. "Besides, I'm hungry." Just as he

was about to leave, the manager stepped

in front of him. "Wait a moment, sir.

You cannot leave without paying." Rain

raised an eyebrow. "I haven't taken

anything from you. Why should I pay?"

The manager's smile turned sly. "I gave

you two chips, and you used them since

you lost. You now owe us for them, but

you said they were free, Rain countered.

The manager scoffed. A nobleman like you

making such a cheap joke since when has

anything inside a casino been free?

Nothing comes without a price. He

continued, "Each chip here costs 100

gold coins. You took two. And since I

personally served you, you owe us 250

gold coins. I know it's a hefty amount,

but I'm giving you a chance. Either pay

up or leave something valuable behind.

Otherwise, you won't be walking out of

here." Before Rain could respond,

Lillian stepped forward, furious. You're

lying, master. Don't believe him. The

chips here are worth a single silver

coin, not 100 gold coins. If that were

the case, there wouldn't even be a game.

My father plays here every day. I know

exactly how much everything costs. The

manager's expression darkened. Who let

this Braden? I had everything planned,

and she's ruining it. Guards, get rid of

her. These low lives have no place in my

casino. Before the guards could act,

rain kicked the manager, sending him

crashing onto a nearby table. The impact

caused a pile of chips to scatter across

the floor. As soon as the chips spilled,

chaos erupted. Greedy gamblers lunged

for them, shoving and even fighting one

another to grab whatever they could.

Watching the scene unfold, Rain shook

his head in disappointment. These people

are truly hopeless. Guiding them onto

the right path will be a challenge. At

that moment, an authoritative voice rang

out. Who dares to cause trouble in my

casino? A man from the Edwin family had

arrived. Flanked by his men, he sneered

at the commotion. It looks like you all

are tired of your miserable lives and

have chosen to die in my casino. Rain

smirked inwardly. Finally, a big fish

has taken the bait. The time has come to

end the charade. The sight of Edwin's

man terrified the gamblers who had been

scrambling for chips. The young master

of the Edwin family issued a cold

command. Beat them. Teach these worms a

lesson. His men wasted no time. They

descended on the gamblers, mercilessly

striking them down. These fools never

learn. One of them spat. How dare they

think they could take what isn't theirs.

As the beatings continued, the rest of

the patrons shrank back in fear. The

young master addressed them with a

smirk. Let this be a lesson. Behave or

you'll meet the same fate. Lillian

clenched her fists. She knew it was her

fault. Master had helped her save her

mother, and yet she had knowingly led

them into danger. She had been a coward

for too long. It was time to stand up.

Stepping forward, she declared, "You're

wrong. You can't scam people while my

big brother is here." Gasps filled the

room. The gamblers stared at her as if

she had lost her mind. No one who

challenged the young master of the Edwin

family lived to tell the tale. The young

master sneered. Oh, and what exactly are

you going to do about it? Speak up. I

can barely hear you. Lillian raised her

voice. Listen carefully. Your casino

scams everyone, ruining families. My

family was already destroyed, but with

big brother here, I won't let the same

thing happen again. You can't bully him.

He's a better person than all of you

combined. Varslo, one of Edwin's

enforcers, laughed mockingly. You think

you can stop me? Let's see how long you

last. He lunged at Lillian, intending to

strike her down, she braced herself,

ready to accept her fate. But as time

passed, she realized the blow never

came. Opening her eyes, she saw Rain

standing in front of her, gripping

Varslo<unk>'s wrist tightly. Rain

pondered over the information before

him. Varslo Edwin, a 23-year-old man,

had average basic stats. However, two

aspects of his profile stood out as

particularly concerning. His loyalty was

a mere five, indicating his selfish and

untrustworthy nature. Additionally, his

specialty was brutality, a trait that

made it evident the Edin family was

firmly opposed to them. Rain concluded

that the Edin family could not be

trusted and might have to be eliminated

soon. Meanwhile, Varslo confronted Rain,

stating that he had moved ahead while

Rain had remained behind. Rain

considered the implications of this

statement. Varslo trying to obstruct

him, he reflected on the natural order

of power. Recognizing that the strong

would always stand in the way of others.

He admitted that he might not be a

significant threat to Varsel at the

moment, but emphasized that like his

people, he too had his own strengths.

Varslo, smiling, observed that it had

been a long time since he had

encountered such an interesting person.

He demanded to know Rain's name,

questioning who he was to stand against

him in his own city. However, Varslo

quickly dismissed the need to know

Rain's identity, stating that it

wouldn't matter because no one could do

anything to him. At that moment, Rain

clapped his hands and his soldiers

entered the scene. He reiterated his

belief that power determined control,

and since he was the most powerful in

that situation, victory was his. The

scene then shifted to a grand banquet

hall where a celebration was being held

in honor of Rains arrival in the city.

The hall was filled with the city's

elite, powerful businessmen and nobles,

all present to welcome him. Many had

brought lavish gifts, and one noble even

went so far as to offer his daughter to

reign. Lucas observed the gathering with

skepticism. He found it absurd that

everyone was acting as though some great

ruler had arrived when in reality Rain

was just another noble like them. The

practice of offering daughters and

expensive gifts seemed foolish to him.

However, he had already discussed his

concerns with Sickle and had devised a

plan. His goal was to keep Rain under

control by ens snaring him in a web of

alliances and ensuring he remained

preoccupied with their affairs rather

than interfering with the city's

politics. Lucas also wondered about the

whereabouts of his son Varslo. If Varslo

happened to encounter Rain, it would be

interesting to see what kind of news he

would bring. Lucas knew that their city

lord was a cunning individual, and no

matter how well-crafted his plans were,

there was no guarantee that Rain would

comply with them. As the gathering

continued, an announcement was made.

Grand Duke's son, Lord Rain, had

arrived. The head of the Raven family

stepped forward, presenting a gift and

expressing his hope that Rain would

appreciate it. Meanwhile, the head of

the Rooster family offered his daughter,

suggesting that Rain could take her as

his mate if she pleased him. Rain,

addressing the assembly, acknowledged

the gifts in the presence of the city's

influential figures. He then signaled

for a discussion, prompting the servants

to bring in a large blackboard. As the

blackboard was set up, the attendees

murmured in confusion, unable to

decipher its significance. Rain stepped

forward, explaining that the diagram on

the board was the blueprint for a dam, a

project he had devised earlier that

afternoon. He detailed the construction

plans and encouraged the nobles to

examine them closely. The head of the

Raven family admitted his unfamiliarity

with the concept of a dam, while the

head of the rooster family speculated

that it had something to do with water,

though he was uncertain of its purpose.

Rain reassured them, stating that he

would explain everything. He requested a

map to illustrate his point. As the map

was brought forth, he elaborated on his

study of the city's geography. He

pointed out that their city frequently

suffered from floods, which inevitably

led to crop destruction. However, by

constructing a dam, they could control

the water flow, storing it during the

rainy season and utilizing it during

droughts to sustain agriculture. Lucas

found Rain's proposal fascinating. If

implemented correctly, it would allow

them to grow crops year round, leading

to substantial financial gains. He

realized that they had underestimated

Rain. He was far more strategic than

they had assumed. The head of the Raven

family inquired why Rain was presenting

this idea to them. Did he require their

assistance? Rain confirmed that he

needed financial support, explaining

that construction projects were costly.

The nobles, however, protested. They

lamented their financial struggles,

claiming that the city was poor and that

even they, as nobles, had little wealth

to spare. Lucas watching the exchange

noted that while Rain was not

particularly shrewd, he was undeniably

naive. The nobles of Esling City had

long drained its resources like

parasites, and expecting them to provide

funding was foolish. Rain unfazed,

declared that if the nobles lacked

funds, it was not an issue. He had other

ways to secure money. He revealed that

during his arrival, he had noticed a

grand building and discovered it was a

casino. After just one evening of

gambling, he had amassed 50,000 gold

coins. Furthermore, he had learned that

numerous casinos operated within the

city. By increasing the taxation on

these establishments, they could

generate significant revenue, enough to

fund the dam's construction. Lucas

observed Rain carefully, realizing that

while he might not have the same cunning

as some of the city's schemers, he

possessed an unyielding determination

and a willingness to take decisive

action. Perhaps Rain would be a more

formidable player in the city's power

struggles than he had initially thought.

Nobles were wondering whether the casino

had been raided. If that were the case,

it would mean no earnings from the

casino that month. They considered the

situation. There were only a few casinos

in the city, and the one in which they

had invested had not yet been targeted.

It seemed that with the arrival of the

master, he setting his sights on new

endeavors, unaware that in doing so, he

had provoked Edvven family. Now Edvin

was certain to find himself in serious

trouble. Lucas reflected on the

situation. Initially he had no intention

of taking action, but now that this man

had chosen to interfere with him, he

would have no choice but to destroy him.

Addressing Master Rain, Lucas pointed

out that operating a casino was not

illegal in their empire and expressed

his confusion over Rain's reasoning. He

accused Rain of unjustly raiding their

casino despite their adherence to the

territorial nation's regulations.

According to Lucas, Rain had violated

these laws by conducting the raid. The

other nobles voiced their agreement,

insisting that Master Rain had

overstepped his authority. The room

quickly filled with descending voices

against Rain. Many of those who had

earlier been offering gifts were now

turning against Rain. Lucas observed the

shift in sentiment and thought to

himself that the young master was indeed

naive. He had no understanding of how

influence worked in this city. Everyone

present at the gathering had ties to the

casino business. and if Rain disrupted

their operations, he would face

resistance from all of them. Rain,

however, remained unfased. He reminded

them that only a short while ago, he had

requested donations for a damn project,

and they had all pleaded poverty. Yet,

now that he had taken money by his own

means, they were suddenly outraged. He

acknowledged that operating a casino was

permitted, but pointed out that none of

them had paid their dues, neither the

casino taxes nor personal profit taxes.

Essentially, they had all been engaged

in theft. Giving them a choice, Rain

declared that they must either admit

their wrongdoing and forfeit everything

or abandon the casino business entirely.

If they refused, he would ensure their

compliance by force. Lucas, attempting

to challenge Reed whether the Grand Duke

was aware of these actions. He implied

that if the Grand Duke found out, Reigns

authority would be in jeopardy and he

might not be forgiven. The nobles echoed

Lucas' sentiments, accusing Rain of

abusing his power. Re, however,

dismissed their accusations, calling

them hypocrites for citing laws

established by his own father. He then

ordered the soldiers to bring forth the

individuals he had captured. As the

captives were presented, Lucas was

startled to recognize two familiar

faces. They were his son Varslo<unk>'s

guards, who were rarely far from his

side. If they had been caught, it could

only mean that Varslo himself was in

trouble. Rain turned to Edwin and asked

if he recognized the two men. Edwin,

maintaining his composure, denied

knowing them, claiming he was seeing

them for the first time. Rain, unfazed,

explained that the question had been

simple. Either Edwin knew them or he did

not. He then recounted how earlier that

day while roaming the city, these two

men had attempted to assassinate him.

During the attack, they had boasted

about their influence, claiming that no

one in the city could stop them.

Intrigued, Rain had wanted to uncover

the powerful figure backing them. And in

this city, no one held more influence

than Lucas. Turning back to the room,

Rain asked if anyone else could identify

the two men and reveal whom they served.

The assembled nobles exchanged uneasy

glances, all aware that these men were

Varslo<unk>'s followers. Wherever he

went, these guards accompanied him. If

they had attacked Master Rain, it could

only have been on Varslo<unk>'s orders.

The realization dawned upon everyone.

Lucas was trapped with no apparent way

out. Lucas desperately hoped the

captured men would remain silent as any

confession from them would unravel

everything he had built. He watched

anxiously as events unfolded. Then, in a

dramatic move, Lucas stepped forward,

drawing his dagger. Without hesitation,

he accused the two men of committing an

unforgivable crime, attacking the son of

Grand Duke. He proclaimed that if

anything had happened to Rain, the

entire city would have suffered the

consequences, declaring that they must

pay for their actions with their lives.

He swiftly executed them on the spot,

leaving the entire room in stunned

silence. Figning remorse, Lucas turned

to Rain, begging for forgiveness. He

claimed that his anger had taken out of

control when he heard about the

assassination attempt, leading him to

act rashly. If Rain wished to punish

him, he would accept it. Rain, however,

merely smirked. He commended Lucas's

unwavering sense of justice, remarking

that if only everyone shared his will,

the city would be a better place. With

heavy sarcasm, he declared Lucas the

greatest noble in the city. Lucas,

playing along, humbly thanked Rain for

his praise, insisting that he had merely

done what anyone in his position should

have. Rain then turned the situation on

its head. He pointed out that Lucas had

eliminated his men before the true

mastermind had even arrived. Without

missing a beat, he ordered his soldiers

to bring in the real culprit. As the

guards dragged Varslo into the room, the

young noble seated with rage, "You

bastards! If you have any courage, face

me openly. You don't understand. My

father is the greatest noble in Esling

City." Once they were free and he had

spoken to his father, he warned them

that escaping from there would be nearly

impossible. He reminded them of the

immense power his family wielded in the

city. Lucas wondered Varslo had been

caught. It all made sense to him now. He

had been unable to meet him since the

morning. He recalled instructing his

wife to befriend Grand Duke's son. Yet

here he was at odds with him instead.

Varslo turned to Rain and accused him of

killing his servants. He declared that

it had been a grave mistake and vowed

that just as he had killed them, he

would meet the same fate. He challenged

Rain to free him and see how he would

torture him in return. Rain smirked,

"Your dreams are quite big that not only

did he want to kill him, but he sought

to torment him as well. He found their

way of thinking rather intriguing and

offered them a chance to speak further

if they had more to say. Varslo remarked

that it was generous to give him

opportunity to speak. He boasted that no

matter how much trouble he had gotten

into, there was no noble in the city who

would dare stand against them. Varslo

assured Rain that if he had declared he

would be killed, his fate was sealed.

They warned him not to take their words

lightly or he would be making a dire

mistake. Rain chuckled, clearly

entertained. He commented that he had

encountered many courageous individuals

before, but none had ever spoken to him

so boldly. He was amused that this man

dared to look him in the eyes and

claimed that he could kill him. Turning

to Mr. Lucas Edwin, he expressed his

admiration for the man's audacity and

inquired about Edwin's thoughts on him.

At that moment, Varslo was taken aback

to see his father standing there. With a

laugh, he finally understood the reason

behind Rain's confidence. You are

flaunting power and connection to Lucas.

But do you know what's the relation

between me and Lucas Edwin? Mr. Lucas

meanwhile ordered him to be silent and

to get on his knees immediately. He

declared that having a son like Varslo

was an embarrassment to him. Seeing his

father behave this way left Varslo

utterly confused. He hesitantly asked

his father what he was doing. Reminding

him of all the praise he had spoken of

him earlier. He was baffled by the

insults his father was now throwing at

him. Lucas stepped forward and forced

Varslow onto his knees, demanding that

he apologize. He asked if he failed to

understand the gravity of the situation.

Addressing Master Rain, he acknowledged

that his son had made a grave mistake,

but pleaded for leniency. He insisted

that his son was young and naive.

Promising that such a mistake would

never happen again. In desperation, he

offered everything he owned, his wealth,

properties, and power in exchange for

his son's forgiveness. Varslo, recalling

his father's instructions to befriend

Grand Duke's son, realized he had done

the complete opposite. He began to

question whether Rain truly was as

powerful as his father had claimed.

Trembling, he hesitantly asked if Re was

indeed the son of the Grand Duke. Rain

scoffed and sarcastically asked if

Varslo had lost his senses. He

questioned whether Varslo had ever

considered that a common man could never

hold such authority. Varslo, realizing

his mistake, banged his head and begged

for forgiveness. He admitted to making a

terrible mistake and insisted that if he

had known Rain's true identity, he would

never have acted as he did. Desperate,

Lucas spoke again, pleading with Master

Rain to spare their family, he swore

that the entire Edin family would serve

him loyally like dogs. Obeying his every

command, Rain smirked and remarked that

everything they had earned over the

years now belong to him. He assured them

that if they handed it over, he would

spare their lives. Lucas immediately

expressed his gratitude, relieved that

they had been given a chance. However,

he secretly harbored resentment if he

was to be ruined. He saw no reason to

let others escape their fate. He decided

to expose the city leader, Edric.

Turning to Rain, Lucas claimed that

while he had stolen taxes and money,

Edric had committed a far greater crime.

He revealed that Edric had allied with

outsiders and was plotting against his

father. If there was anyone guilty of

treason, Lucas argued, "It was Edric,

not him." The nobles murmured among

themselves. Shocked by the revelation,

they questioned whether their city lord

was truly planning a rebellion. If so,

it was a crime of the highest order.

Before Lucas could continue, Rain

silenced him. He admitted that he had

been prepared to forgive him, but Lucas

had made a critical mistake. He accused

him of attempting to drag others down

with him. Re expressed his distaste for

such cowardice and declared that he no

longer intended to spare Lucas's family.

He commanded the guards to seize them

all, ensuring that their entire

bloodline would be wiped out. Smiling,

City Lord reflected on the situation,

thinking that everything was unfolding

exactly as he had predicted, he had

always known that no matter how

intelligent the young master became, he

would remain a fool, both reckless and

impulsive in equal measure. Meanwhile,

city lords stepped forward and expressed

his gratitude. He told Master Rain, "I

am absolutely loyal to our Grand Duke,

and you have not tested my loyalty.

Instead, you have done me a great

favor." Rain reassured him, advising him

not to worry. He stated that he had

complete faith in City Lord, adding that

if he had any doubts, he would have kept

a close watch over the city. He

emphasized his certainty that City Lord

would not betray them. As Rain gazed at

the City Lord panel, his thoughts took a

different turn. He pondered how anyone

could trust a person whose defining

trait was greed. He noted that this

individual's loyalty rating was merely

15, a glaring warning sign. Recalling

Lucas Edin's parting words, he concluded

that they had been completely insincere.

The scene then shifted to the study room

where Rain was seated. He calculated

that they had amassed 100,000 gold coins

from the casino, an amount equivalent to

2 years worth of taxes from Esling City.

He lamented that no tax revenue had come

from the city in years, not even under

the pretense of a development fund. He

knew that his father had regularly sent

funds, yet the local nobles had

squandered it all in the casino. Just

then, Leah entered with a tray. Master

Run, I've brought you black tea. You've

been working for so long. You should

take a break. She urged Rain, still

engrossed in the records, responded

Leah. As I was reviewing these records,

I discovered just how corrupt the nobles

here are. They've plundered us for

years, and not a single one among them

is honorable. Leah hesitated before

voicing a concern that had been on her

mind for some time. She reminded Rain

that Lucas had publicly declared the

Eldrich a traitor, and she doubted that

such a statement had been made lightly.

She feared that if the elder truly was a

traitor and decided to rebel while Rain

was in the city, it could place him in

grave danger. She asked whether they

should inform Grand Duke and the others.

Rain, however, remained composed. He

assured Leah that he understood her

concern, but insisted that there was no

need to worry. He acknowledged that the

Eldrich was indeed a treacherous

individual who would inevitably betray

them. However, he explained that he was

deliberately biting his time because he

had devised a dangerous plan to teach

him a lesson until his plan was fully in

place. He would not allow Eldrich to act

against them. Leah, puzzled by his

words, asked, "Young master, what

exactly are you planning to do?" Rain

explained that he had yet to identify

all those working for Eldrich without

knowing his true enemies. He admitted

that he was still vulnerable. He

reasoned that if he acted impulsively,

the consequences could be disastrous. He

feared that his own recklessness might

plunge the entire city into chaos.

However, he found it advantageous that

Eldrich currently perceived him as a

fool. As long as they believed he was

oblivious to their schemes, he could

continue executing his plans unnoticed.

The next day at City Lord Mansion, Guild

Master Malcolm of the Mage Guild arrived

at the hall for a meeting. Elrich

addressed him, explaining that there was

a significant reason behind his summons.

He informed Malcolm that Grand Duke's

younger son had arrived in the city and

in an effort to prove himself had begun

insulting the mage guild. He pointed out

that the newly issued budget for the dam

explicitly stated that mages could not

work on the project, questioning whether

this was not a blatant insult to their

guild. Upon hearing this, Malcolm

reacted with outrage. He exclaimed that

the decision was a grave injustice and

made it clear that even though the young

man was the Grand Duke's son, he had no

right to disrespect the mage guild. He

declared that their contributions were

the backbone of the country and that

excluding them from the dam's budget was

utterly unacceptable. Meanwhile, Eldrich

watched the unfolding conversation with

amusement. He had initially assumed that

persuading the mages to join his cause

would require a substantial bribe, but

now he realized that mere manipulation

had sufficed. He noted that Malcolm had

already fallen into his trap and would

soon storm off to confront Rain.

Smirking, Eldrich concluded that this

would weaken Rain's position even

further. True to Eldrich's expectations,

Malcolm declared that he would not

tolerate such injustice and resolved to

speak with the young master directly.

However, as he left, an elder mused to

himself that he had managed to ignite

yet another conflict. He smuggly

observed that Rain had unwittingly

turned the magic guild against him.

While these people had never been

particularly loyal to Rain, his actions

had now cemented them as his enemies.

Eldrich thought to himself that Rain was

now entirely isolated within the city.

On the other side of the city, Rain was

focused on his future projects,

sketching out structural blueprints.

Leah entered and informed him that

Malcolm, the guild master of the mage

guild, had arrived to meet him. Rain,

caught off guard, wondered who this

visitor could be. As soon as Rain

entered the guest room, Malcolm

confronted him. Without preamble, he

accused Rain of having disrespected the

Mage Guild upon his arrival in the city.

He expressed his deep offense, making it

clear that the guild members were

outraged by the insult. Rain, taken

aback, calmly asked, "Mr. Malcolm, what

exactly are you referring to? As far as

I recall, I have not insulted the mages

in any way. The Mage Guild works for the

benefit of our people, so why would I go

out of my way to antagonize you?"

Malcolm, brandishing a document,

insisted that Rain stopped pretending.

He pointed out that Rain himself had

issued the recruitment letter which

explicitly stated that mages were barred

from working on the damn project. He

demanded to know how Rain could possibly

be unaware of a directive he had

personally authorized. Rene admitted

that he had indeed issued the document.

You must be aware that I am overseeing

the dam's construction. He stated, "I

have carefully selected the best

individuals for the job. How does that

amount to an insult to your guild?"

Malcolm growing increasingly frustrated,

retorted, "Your letter explicitly states

that mages and even elderly workers are

not to be employed in this project. Do

you see us as so useless that you would

exclude us outright? Your decision has

deeply provoked my people." As Malcolm

ranted, Rain observed him with growing

skepticism. Inwardly, he wondered if the

guild master had lost his mind. Rain had

clearly stated in his plans that he was

building a dam and that no laborers

would be allowed inside. Frustrated, he

questioned the necessity of mages in

this endeavor. Does he expect me to have

the mages do the physical labor? He

thought. If that's the case, then

Malcolm is truly an idiot. Malcolm,

however, was not amused. Master Rain, he

said sternly. You must reconsider this

decision. If you refuse to allow mages

to work on the dam, our entire guild

will stand against you. Rain found

Malcolm's words amusing. He's making

bold claims. He thought, "Let's see just

how loyal he really is." Activating his

scanning ability, he examined Malcolm's

stats. His loyalty rating was an

impressive 82. "This level of loyalty is

not something that waivers easily," Rain

noted. Someone must have incited him

against me. Trying to deescalate the

situation, Rain addressed Malcolm

calmly. "Mr. Malcolm, I believe there

has been a misunderstanding. I have no

intention of insulting mages. You asked

for my reasoning, so let me give you

three clear reasons why I am not

employing mages inside the dam." He

continued, "First, mages have limited

mana, which means they cannot work

continuously throughout the day. As a

result, the dam would not be completed

on time. Second, hiring a mage is

significantly more expensive for the

same cost of hiring one mage. I could

employ 10 laborers who would accomplish

much more through sheer physical effort.

Lastly, mages already have stable

employment within the guilds and do not

lack financial security. Commoners, on

the other hand, struggle to find work.

As a landlord, it is in my best interest

to provide jobs to those who need them

the most. This benefits both me and the

people. Malcolm was unconvinced. Master

Rain, you seem to have forgotten the way

this world operates. Here, power lies

with those who possess magic. Only a

rare few can become mages, and by

refusing to employ them, you are making

a costly mistake. Rain shook his head.

Yes, it's true that only a select few

can become mages, but this land belongs

to me, and the work is mine to allocate

as I see fit. No law dictates that

nobles, wizards, or commoners must be

treated differently. Now that this city

is under my control, I intend to ensure

that everyone understands this.

Civilians and mages are equal. There is

no justification for discrimination.

Neither group is superior or inferior. I

hope you can understand my perspective.

Malcolm's expression darkened. Master

Ren, you're making a grave mistake.

Becoming a mage requires immense effort

if you fail to recognize the difference

in their status. You will make enemies

of the mage community. And trust me,

that is a conflict even you cannot

afford. Rain remained unfaced. Mr.

Malcolm, I respect you, which is the

only reason you're still standing here

given the way you have spoken to me. My

maid would have already dealt with you

otherwise. Malcolm<unk>s eyes widened in

alarm as he realized that Rains maid had

silently drawn a dagger and was now

pointing it at him. Master Ren, he

stammered. There's no need for this. I

apologize if I overstepped my bounds.

Please forgive me. Observing Malcolm's

unwavering loyalty. Rains suspicions

deepen. Even now, his loyalty remains

unchanged. That means he's not acting

out of personal gain. Someone has

manipulated him into opposing me, he

deduced. And I can already guess who.

This must be Edric<unk>'s doing. That

man excels at using others as pawns.

With a wave of his hand, Rain signaled

his maid to lower the dagger. "Let him

go," he commanded. Malcolm is not the

enemy here. Malcolm bowed his head in

gratitude. "Thank you, Master Ren." Just

then, the systems voice echoed in Ren's

mind. Host, you have completed your

first mission. You have successfully

used your scanning ability on 10

individuals. Your new quest is to

recruit five high status individuals to

work under you. Additionally, a new

function has been unlocked. You may

check it at your convenience. A

satisfied smirk crossed Rain's face.

Finally, the systems missions are

progressing. Time to see what rewards

await. Meanwhile, outside the hall,

Edric was waiting for Malcolm. As soon

as he spotted him, he rushed forward.

Guild Master Malcolm, what happened? Did

Master Rain understand your point?

Malcolm let out a weary sigh. No,

there's nothing more to discuss. Master

Rain refused to listen and forced me

out. I barely made it out of there

alive. I have no intention of provoking

him any further. Edric, however, was

undeterred. A sly grin spread across his

face as he leaned in conspiratorally.

Guild Master, I have a brilliant idea.

If you follow my plan precisely, I

guarantee Master Rain will not only

change his mind, but will also start

treating you with the utmost respect.

Malcolm hesitated, but curiosity got the

better of him. What exactly do you have

in mind? The city lord, however,

remained undeterred. With a sly smile,

he assured Malcolm that while their

initial plan had failed, he had an even

better idea in mind. He confidently

stated that once they implemented this

new scheme, Rain would change his stance

and even treat Malcolm with respect.

However, there was one crucial task

Malcolm needed to undertake. Malcolm,

skeptical, questioned the feasibility of

the plan. He pointed out that Rains

initiative was immensely beneficial to

the commoners given their lack of

employment opportunities. They were

bound to accept Rains generous offers.

The city lord, however, smirked

knowingly encountered that it wasn't

about whether the commoners would accept

the work. It was about ensuring they

couldn't complete it. If the workers

failed, Rain would inevitably become

frustrated and dismiss them. Sensing

Malcolm's hesitation, the city lord

reminded him of his magical abilities,

suggesting that he use a spell to

exhaust the commoners, rendering them

incapable of fulfilling their duties.

Malcolm, shocked at the suggestion,

initially resisted. He acknowledged that

while he was displeased with Rains

actions, he had no personal vendetta

against him or the commoners. To curse

innocent workers seemed extreme and

unjust. The city lord, however, pressed

further. He dismissed the commoners as

lazy and ungrateful, arguing that their

struggles were self-inflicted. If they

truly wanted to survive, they could

farm, hunt, or find other means of

sustenance. Instead, they relied on

noble generosity. He then painted a dire

picture. If the commoners succeeded in

proving their worth, Rain would continue

hiring them, reducing opportunities for

mages like Malcolm and his peers. In

such a scenario, the mage guild's

influence would wain, leading to

widespread unemployment among the mages.

Malcolm, torn between his morality and

his loyalty to his guild, found himself

deeply troubled. As the city lord's

words sank in, he realized the

implications. If the commoners gained

favor, the nobles would have no reason

to depend on mages for labor. After much

deliberation, Malcolm reluctantly

conceded. With a heavy heart, he asked

the city lord what exactly needed to be

done. Meanwhile, in the heart of the

city, a large notice board had been set

up. The town's people gathered around

reading the announcement in disbelief.

The notice stated that the new lord was

hiring workers, offering 9 to5 works

with three meals a day and 10 copper

coins and daily wages. It seemed too

good to be true. Among the crowd, a man

voiced his skepticism. He questioned

when nobles had ever been so benevolent.

No matter what they promised, in the

end, they only looked out for

themselves. Another man agreed,

suggesting that this was likely a trap.

He recounted past instances where nobles

had tricked the commoners into working

for free, including the recent

construction of a casino. The Edwin

family had convinced them to invest

their earnings in gambling, leading them

to lose everything they had rightfully

earned. One by one, the town's people

began expressing their doubts. The

consensus was clear. Nobles didn't care

about commoners, and this offer was

likely just another deception. Just

then, Lillian, who had been listening to

their complaints, could no longer stay

silent. Stepping forward, she

reprimanded them for speaking ill of

their new lord despite knowing so little

about him. She asserted that if people

did not have knowledge about something,

they should refrain from speaking

nonsense about it. She recounted an

encounter she had with their lord a few

days prior and expressed her admiration

for him. She described him as the most

noble person she had met, emphasizing

that he genuinely cared for every single

citizen. According to her, he had

promised to transform the entire city

and improve the lives of its

inhabitants. However, her words were met

with laughter and skepticism from those

around her. The crowd murmured among

themselves, wondering who she was. Some

speculated that a noble had deceived

her, and they dismissed her claims,

believing she was too naive to

understand the stark difference between

what noble said and what they actually

did. Meanwhile, Lillian stepped forward

and approached the person in charge of

filling out forms. She firmly stated

that she wanted to apply on behalf of

her father for the damn project. The man

filling the forms responded, saying that

while they could accept her father's

application, they could not accept hers.

Confused, Lillian questioned why she was

being denied. She insisted that she was

not to be underestimated just because

she was a girl. She asserted that she

was strong and capable of performing the

same work as her father. The man

clarified that it was not a matter of

personal opinion, but rather a directive

from Master Rain. He explained that they

were not permitted to hire individuals

who were underage, judging by Lillian's

appearance. He estimated that she was

under 18, which made her ineligible. He

added that hiring an underage worker

would put them at great risk if Master

Rain found out. He would not hesitate to

punish them severely. He continued

explaining the work conditions, stating

that she could not participate in the

construction of the dam. The working

hours were from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

totaling 8 hours per day. Workers would

not receive three full meals daily, and

their wages would be calculated on a

daily basis. Once a day's work was

completed, they would receive their

payment, which amounted to 10 copper

coins per day. He invited Lillian to ask

any questions if she had concerns,

otherwise she could proceed with filling

out the form to officially become a part

of the damn project. Turning to her

father, Lillian urged him to work

diligently and not be lazy, reminding

him that this was the young master's

project. Her father reassured her,

promising that he would no longer gamble

away their money as he had in the past.

He vowed to work wholeheartedly to

support their family. He acknowledged

that young master rain had stood up for

the common people and declared that he

could not betray such a person's trust.

He then advised Linian to stay at home

and take care of her mother, mentioning

that their uncle also needed someone to

look after him. Hearing this, the man

filling the form suddenly interjected,

asking for clarification on Lillian's

father's words. When asked if there was

an issue, the man inquired whether his

wife was seriously ill. Lillian's father

confirmed that she was in poor health,

but insisted that he was there only to

discuss work, not his family's

hardships. The soldier then revealed

that he had not been asking about work,

but had instead been offering

assistance. He explained that since

Lillian's father had not asked any

questions earlier, he had not been able

to provide this information sooner. He

happily informed him that young master

rain had arranged accommodations for the

workers. Given that the dam project was

located far away, commuting daily would

be extremely difficult to address this

issue. Young Master Rain had provided

temporary quarters for workers and their

families. The soldier assured Lillian's

father that as long as he remained

employed on the damn project, he and his

family could stay in the provided

housing. Once the project was completed,

they could return to their homes. If his

wife was sick, she could also stay in

the worker's quarters, making it easier

for him to care for her while working.

Overwhelmed with gratitude, Lillian's

father dropped to his knees. Thanking

them profusely, he was astonished that

someone was thinking so much about the

common people, he confessed that he had

been struggling to figure out how to

care for his family while working. But

now, thanks to young Master Rain's

arrangements, his worries had been

alleviated. The soldier quickly

reassured him that there was no need to

bow. He promised to send someone to help

move Lillian's mother and their

belongings to the worker's quarters. He

added that if Lillian's father needed

any further assistance, he should not

hesitate to ask. He emphasized that

young Master Rain had personally hired

them for this purpose and that they were

ready to help as much as possible.

Witnessing this act of generosity, the

town's people who had previously doubted

young Master Re now began to change

their opinions. They murmured among

themselves. Realizing that their new

lord was indeed a kind and benevolent

man, they acknowledged that rejecting

such an opportunity would be a mistake.

determined many among the crowd resolved

that no matter what they would work on

the project. The soldier seeing their

enthusiasm assured them that there was

work available for everyone. He

reassured the crowd telling them that

there was no need to jostle and that

they should form a queue comfortably as

he would fill out the forms for

everyone. Meanwhile, the system informed

him that the host was providing the

blueprint for a lithium battery, marking

his first task. Rain found himself

wondering about the usefulness of a

battery blueprint. He thought that

without an electricity generator, having

a battery would be of little benefit.

The purpose of a battery was to store

energy. But since he couldn't generate

any energy in his current situation, he

questioned whether the system was

mocking him by giving such a seemingly

useless reward. Frustrated, he turned

his attention to the second task. As he

reviewed it, he realized it was

significantly more difficult. The task

required him to recruit five people of

high status. He pondered where he would

find such individuals. Initially, he had

planned to train Leah to achieve such a

status. But upon checking her

statistics, he discovered that all her

attributes were already quite high, none

falling below 90. This meant she had

already reached her potential, rendering

further training pointless since he

himself did not count among the people

he needed. He concluded that he would

have to travel to the city, where there

were likely many talented individuals

who had simply never been given an

opportunity to train and showcase their

abilities. Just then, a knock on the

gate interrupted his thoughts. Leah

announced that Lillian had come to meet

him. Rain instructed her to let Lillian

in. As she entered, Lillian immediately

expressed her concerns, explaining that

something strange was happening at the

construction site. She recounted how

everyone had been excited before

arriving. Yet, once there, no one was

able to work. Rain, intrigued, asked her

to clarify. In response, the narrative

shifted to an earlier scene at the

construction site. Lillian had

confronted her father, questioning why

he had taken another break so soon after

the last one. She scolded the workers,

reminding them that frequent breaks

would delay the completion of their

work. Her father, however, looked at her

solemnly and insisted that he truly

wanted to work. He explained that for

some reason, he had felt inexplicably

weak since arriving at the site. It

wasn't just him. Everyone around seemed

to be experiencing the same lack of

energy. Despite their desire to work,

their bodies simply wouldn't cooperate.

He even demonstrated how little strength

he had left by attempting to strike the

ground, but the effort was feudal.

Frustrated, Lillian tried to reason with

them, reminding them that they had been

given a rare opportunity to work. She

warned that if they continued to be

idle, they could not later complain

about the nobles never offering them

employment. Another worker chimed in,

assuring her that they were not making

excuses. He admitted that none of them

wished to be lazy, but something strange

had happened ever since they arrived.

Their strength had completely drained.

The other workers agreed, speculating

that perhaps their bodies had simply

grown unaccustomed to labor over time.

They believed that after some rest and a

meal, they would regain their strength.

However, Lillian refused to accept their

reasoning, accusing them of laziness and

making excuses. Upon hearing all this,

Ren decided to visit the construction

site himself. When he arrived, Lillian

immediately reported what the workers

had said. She urged him not to believe their excuses, warning that if he showed

their excuses, warning that if he showed leniency, they would become even lazier,

leniency, they would become even lazier, and the damn project would never be

and the damn project would never be completed. Curious, Rain checked the

completed. Curious, Rain checked the status of Lillian's father and

status of Lillian's father and discovered that a curse was affecting

discovered that a curse was affecting him, preventing him from exerting any

him, preventing him from exerting any effort. Realizing that none of the

effort. Realizing that none of the workers were actually sick, but rather

workers were actually sick, but rather afflicted by the same curse, Ren

afflicted by the same curse, Ren reassured Lillian that they were telling

reassured Lillian that they were telling the truth. Determined to get to the

the truth. Determined to get to the bottom of the issue, he decided to use

bottom of the issue, he decided to use his prospecting skill. He had originally

his prospecting skill. He had originally intended to reserve this ability for

intended to reserve this ability for later once the damn construction had

later once the damn construction had begun in earnest. However, given the

begun in earnest. However, given the circumstances, he realized he had no

circumstances, he realized he had no choice but to use it now. His skill

choice but to use it now. His skill allowed him to analyze stones,

allowed him to analyze stones, formations, minerals, and even land

formations, minerals, and even land structures in great detail, things that

structures in great detail, things that would otherwise remain a mystery. Rain

would otherwise remain a mystery. Rain activated his skill and commanded the

activated his skill and commanded the system to analyze the geological

system to analyze the geological conditions within a 10 kilometer radius.

conditions within a 10 kilometer radius. As the system began scanning the area,

As the system began scanning the area, he pondered what exactly was happening.

he pondered what exactly was happening. Soon, the results confirmed that the

Soon, the results confirmed that the land contained neither petroleum nor

land contained neither petroleum nor metal, leaving him even more perplexed

metal, leaving him even more perplexed about the nature of the problem. Ren had

about the nature of the problem. Ren had initially thought that the place would

initially thought that the place would have a lot of water. As they examined

have a lot of water. As they examined the surroundings, someone remarked that

the surroundings, someone remarked that if water was nearby, it should be

if water was nearby, it should be visible. However, something strange was

visible. However, something strange was happening. There was an unusual energy

happening. There was an unusual energy emanating from beneath the ground. The

emanating from beneath the ground. The astonishing thing was that the ground

astonishing thing was that the ground wasn't too deep below the surface. Rain

wasn't too deep below the surface. Rain stated that they shouldn't overlook this

stated that they shouldn't overlook this ground as he believed something

ground as he believed something significant lay beneath it. Lillian's

significant lay beneath it. Lillian's father responded confidently, saying,

father responded confidently, saying, "Yes, Master Rain. I can handle the job

"Yes, Master Rain. I can handle the job in just 2 minutes. Even though we are

in just 2 minutes. Even though we are all exhausted, digging this much will be

all exhausted, digging this much will be easy for us." As they dug into the

easy for us." As they dug into the ground, a crystal emerged before them.

ground, a crystal emerged before them. Lillian's father stared at it in

Lillian's father stared at it in astonishment and admitted that he had

astonishment and admitted that he had never seen anything like it before.

never seen anything like it before. Leah, equally intrigued, wondered how

Leah, equally intrigued, wondered how young master Rain had been able to

young master Rain had been able to detect it. The crystal's magic was so

detect it. The crystal's magic was so faint that even she hadn't sensed it.

faint that even she hadn't sensed it. Yet, Rain had done so effortlessly. She

Yet, Rain had done so effortlessly. She started contemplating whether their

started contemplating whether their young master was a magic genius, which

young master was a magic genius, which would explain how he managed to

would explain how he managed to accomplish such feats so easily. Rain

accomplish such feats so easily. Rain instructed them to carefully extract the

instructed them to carefully extract the crystal and store it in a box, assuring

crystal and store it in a box, assuring them that it would unveil many secrets.

them that it would unveil many secrets. He then shifted the topic and asked the

He then shifted the topic and asked the crucial question, "If someone is cursed,

crucial question, "If someone is cursed, how do they cure themselves?" One of the

how do they cure themselves?" One of the others explained that generally curing a

others explained that generally curing a curse required seeking out a priest to

curse required seeking out a priest to lift it. If visiting a priest wasn't an

lift it. If visiting a priest wasn't an option, a powerful magician could also

option, a powerful magician could also remove the curse with ease. Rain

remove the curse with ease. Rain pondered for a moment and then stated,

pondered for a moment and then stated, "You mentioned magicians. Typically,

"You mentioned magicians. Typically, magicians can be found in the mage

magicians can be found in the mage guild. However, since we can't go there

guild. However, since we can't go there at the moment, Lillian, bring your

at the moment, Lillian, bring your father and come with me to see the

father and come with me to see the priest. Lillian, now deeply concerned,

priest. Lillian, now deeply concerned, asked, "Young Master Rain, are you

asked, "Young Master Rain, are you certain that my father has been cursed?"

certain that my father has been cursed?" Rain confirmed it, but reassured her,

Rain confirmed it, but reassured her, "Yes, he has been cursed, but don't

"Yes, he has been cursed, but don't worry. The ones responsible won't get

worry. The ones responsible won't get away with it. I already have an idea of

away with it. I already have an idea of who did this and their possible motive.

who did this and their possible motive. They made a huge mistake." Upon reaching

They made a huge mistake." Upon reaching the church, the priest himself came out

the church, the priest himself came out to welcome them. He greeted Rain warmly,

to welcome them. He greeted Rain warmly, saying it was a pleasure to meet him.

saying it was a pleasure to meet him. Rain, however, remained cautious. He was

Rain, however, remained cautious. He was determined to have Lillian's father

determined to have Lillian's father treated. But first, he needed to assess

treated. But first, he needed to assess the priest's loyalty. If the priest's

the priest's loyalty. If the priest's loyalty was insufficient, Rain would not

loyalty was insufficient, Rain would not proceed with the treatment. He activated

proceed with the treatment. He activated his system to scan the priest. The

his system to scan the priest. The system revealed that the priest's name

system revealed that the priest's name was Saint Asa. Although she appeared to

was Saint Asa. Although she appeared to be 24 years old, in reality she was 257

be 24 years old, in reality she was 257 years old and an elf. Her loyalty to Ren

years old and an elf. Her loyalty to Ren was exceptionally high, measuring at 95

was exceptionally high, measuring at 95 points. Ren found this remarkable, but

points. Ren found this remarkable, but noted that she was not human. Seeing an

noted that she was not human. Seeing an elf wasn't a new experience for him, but

elf wasn't a new experience for him, but it was still intriguing. Sis Era

it was still intriguing. Sis Era introduced herself formally, saying,

introduced herself formally, saying, "Master Ren, I am the saintest of this

"Master Ren, I am the saintest of this church. My name is Era. How may I assist

church. My name is Era. How may I assist you?" Rain pointed to Lillian's father

you?" Rain pointed to Lillian's father and explained, "This man has been

and explained, "This man has been cursed. I brought him here so you could

cursed. I brought him here so you could heal him." Rain observed her closely.

heal him." Rain observed her closely. Thinking that while her loyalty was

Thinking that while her loyalty was impressive, he needed to see if her

impressive, he needed to see if her abilities matched her dedication. Era

abilities matched her dedication. Era responded without hesitation.

responded without hesitation. "Understood. I will heal him." She then

"Understood. I will heal him." She then began scanning Lillian's father using

began scanning Lillian's father using her ice magic. After a moment, she

her ice magic. After a moment, she confirmed Ren's suspicion, saying,

confirmed Ren's suspicion, saying, "Master Rain, you are absolutely right.

"Master Rain, you are absolutely right. This man has indeed been cursed." Rain

This man has indeed been cursed." Rain then asked, "Can you remove it?" With a

then asked, "Can you remove it?" With a calm demeanor, Era summoned her light

calm demeanor, Era summoned her light energy and said, "As a priestess, it is

energy and said, "As a priestess, it is my duty to guide those trapped in

my duty to guide those trapped in darkness back to the light." She

darkness back to the light." She released a glowing orb of light that

released a glowing orb of light that moved forward and entered Lillian<unk>s

moved forward and entered Lillian<unk>s father's body. Moments later, the curse

father's body. Moments later, the curse visibly lifted from his form and

visibly lifted from his form and dissipated. Lillian<unk>s father was

dissipated. Lillian<unk>s father was overjoyed. He turned to Rain and

overjoyed.

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