City of Desire [Kingdom Building]

Chapter 558: Lunar Palace

When I woke up, it was bright.

The crystal was still cold and uncomfortable as last night, but I nearly forgot about that, given how I was feeling.

It is much better than I had thought.

It is far from my peak, but a lot better than yesterday.

I sat up and looked at the beautiful view behind the glass wall.

It is a vast sky.

The floor is above the clouds. I wish they would disappear so I could see the city. I could still see some parts of it, but most of it was hidden by the cloud.

I watched for a minute before I got down from the crystal. I looked at the time and quickly put on my clothes before walking out.

Click!

“Lord Silver,” the young woman greeted, beside her was another wheelchair.

I wanted to walk, but I sat down. I will need all the energy I would need today. It is an opening day, and it’s going to be a busy day.

Soon, she took me to the elevator, and we stepped inside.

A few seconds later, the elevator stopped at the lobby, and I got out.

Only to see my guards were waiting there for me.

“Thank you, Mage?” I thanked. “Beadhammer,” she replied.

A minute later, I was in a carriage;

There were only two hours before the opening, and I had to return to my stay, freshen and change, and then go to the Archmage Tower to attend the opening.

“You shouldn’t waste time with me. Every hour is important here. Davis would be more than enough for me,” I said to Zela.

I had spent my entourage slot on her. This means she has access to a lot of things that a mage like her could only dream of.

Since it is an archimage city. She didn’t have to worry about my safety.

My enemies would be utterly mad if they decided to attack me here. Even if they tried, they wouldn’t succeed.

Still, I will keep my guards as a precaution. Davis will be her replacement.

We took the lightway and reached the place in record time. When I saw it, it took my breath away.

A grand palace.

It is made of white marble without a single embellishment.

It is adorned with intricately carved domes, spires, and archways, each detail reflecting the skill of the people who made it.

A massive central dome, inlaid with delicate gold filigree, dominates the skyline, creating a balance with the spires.

The palace is surrounded by a lush garden with manicured lawns, fountains, and marble pathways. Reflecting pools mirror the palace's beauty, amplifying its ethereal charm.

Its name is Lunar Palace. Designed by Hollis Gladstone for his wife, Kyr Gladstone, the archmage of moon fire.  Seventeenth archmage of the archmage city.

I wish it was night. It is said that the palace became the most beautiful at that time.

It is one of the most palaces in the city. It is classified as heritage.

Usually, the heads of state and other powerful people stay here, but every decade during the synod, it becomes a place where the masters of legacy stay.

Click!

“Welcome to Banaras Palace, Lord Silver,” greeted the half-orc woman as she opened the door.

The woman looked to be in her late sixties. Wearing a beautiful dress. “Major-domo,” I replied and sat down, wheelchair beside her.

The staff pushed my wheelchair while she led me toward the palace. Informing about its history with grace.

Soon, we passed through its gates into the grand hall.

The grand hall is breathtaking, with its soaring ceiling painted with celestial frescoes. Crystal chandeliers hang gracefully, scattering light across the polished marble floors

I could see the people sitting on couches. Talking with each other.

Many looked at me. Some were surprised; some had questions. I recognized a few among them and nodded. They nodded back.

The synod is a rare opportunity for masters of legacies. As it was only time, their sovereigns would let them leave the kingdom.

Still, only around half come, which is still a big number. Seeing how Sovereigns treat hosts of a legacy like precious treasures or caged birds.

Never let them leave their cages.

They pushed me toward the elevators when one of the elevators opened, and a woman walked out.

She is a tall woman, lean, with the body of a warrior. Her skin is a glistening black, and she has thick, curly violet hair, that reaches her neck.

She is wearing a long white toga with a golden belt. Her dress is not conservative, but it's scandalous as well. It shows a perfect amount of skin.

She has a falchion at her waist and, just like that golden belt, it is an artifact.

Very few people would dare to show not one but two artifacts openly.

She is doing that without fear. If I had been in her place. I would have done the same.

The moment my eyes fell on her. Her eyes also fell on me, and her lips curved.

She turned and walked toward me.

“Lord Silver, we finally meet,” said the woman as looked at my state worriedly.

“We finally did, Prefectus Prisca,” I replied with a smile full of fake warmth, just like that fake worried smile on her face.

She is Prisca of House Kyros. Vice-leader of Masal Coliseum.

One of the reasons for my coming here is to meet her to negotiate the release of my mother. It won’t be easy, but I have a few cards I could play.

“What happened, if you don’t mind asking?” she asked. I really do mind it.

“Nothing more than a little skirmish, Prefects,” I replied.

“It must be more than a little skirmish to make you strain your spirit as such,” she said, and it took me all my will to keep my expression under control.

Masters of Colosseum. You can’t underestimate them. Especially the ones of the legacy.

There could have been many reasons for my state, but she stated the rightest.

It’s not because of the guess.

“I am glad you are fine, Lord Silver. I wouldn’t want anything to happen to you that would delay our meeting,” she added with a smile, and walked away.

‘Bitch!’ I cursed.

I don’t usually do that, but this woman had irritated me enough to do it.

This made me sigh internally. I had already expected the negotiations wouldn’t be easy, and this little interaction proved that I may have underestimated it.

Soon, they pushed me into the elevator, and it moved up.

The door opened, and I pushed out.

A few seconds passed when a surprise appeared on my face as I noticed something. I was so busy with my thoughts that I didn’t realize the floor I was in.

“Is this the sixth floor?” I asked. “Yes,” the woman replied.

Hearing that, a surprise appeared on my face before a smile took its place.

‘It seemed like they were treating me like a Grade IV legacy master,’ I thought.

First, I was welcomed by the Great Mage Stoneheart, and now my accommodation is on the sixth floor. It’s clear that they are treating me as the Grade IV legacy.

The sixth floor is for the masters of Grade IV legacy.

There is another above me. The seventh floor is for the masters of Grade V legacy.

As for Grade VI. The dome is for them.

There are only four suites there, and they are only available to masters who have here personally. Their representative or heirs stay on the seventh floor.

Soon, we stopped in front of the large bronze doors.

“All your things have been placed here. If you need anything, ring the bell; the staff will take care of your every wish,” said the woman before walking.

I looked at the magnificent suite. Everything is beautiful, from the lamp on the wall to the carpet, I am standing on the sofa in front of me.

Just one look at them, and one can see they were made by high-level people.

Each tells a different story.

This furniture looks new, but it is ancient. Thousands of years old. This is a place where many masters of legacies and important people across the years have stayed.

The suite is big, but I didn’t have much time to explore around.

So, I got out of my wheelchair and walked into the beautiful room before stepping into the bathroom.

I showered and stepped out before changing into the suit and nearly activated my skill before stopping myself.

Click!

The door opened, and Eudo walked in.

“Lord Silver,” he greeted. “Eudo, please be quick. I want to reach the Archmage Tower before the opening ceremony begins,” I replied.

“That won’t be a problem, my lord,” he replied, and two cases opened one after another before things flew out of him.

Usually, I don’t wear makeup, but today is important, and I need to look my best.

I am going there without my advantages. I need something that will help me, those sharks.

Eudo worked fast, but he was smooth as always. He is the highest-level person I have. He is just a step away from reaching Lv. 40.

It isn’t easy to reach that level. People stayed at that level all their lifetimes, but I have confidence in Eudo.

It might take him some time, but he will reach it.

He soon turned to my eyebrow.

The hair on them had grown a lot through the medicine, but not enough. Thankfully, Eudo did his magic, and now, it looked like I had never lost them.

The battle had been truly horrifying. It had burned every part of me.

I am extremely lucky to be alive. I wouldn’t have been if not for several factors lining up.

“Done,” he said finally, and I have to say, I look good. “Thank you, Eudo,” I thanked.

“It's my honor, Lord Silver,” he replied and walked away. I followed a few seconds later.

“Let’s go,” I said to Jill as I sat in my wheelchair.

………

Simar

I took a bite of my food and looked around.

It is only morning, but the floor of the legacy is full. Most people are eating a brunch like me.

I have not been here to eat lunch or enjoy the legacy. I have been to many legacies, and every legacy is different, but the Velvet Garden seemed to be on a different level.

It’s better than every Grade III legacy I have visited. It is just ambiance and beauty, but also the feeling.

It affects more deeply than Grade III. It feels similar to Grade IV in some aspects.

This is kind of shocking, given it is only a few months old in this grade and just a year old.

I was nearly finished with my brunch when I saw the man I had come to meet.

“Simar, it’s been a while,” he said and took a seat in front of me.

“It is Drev,” I replied.

“How are you?” he asked, looking at me worriedly. “Good,” I replied, trying to smile as brightly as possible, and there to see, it was only worry.

Not pity. I have seen too much lately.

I am not fine. I had just gone through a nasty breakup and came here for a fresh start.

This man could help me with that.

“So, were you able to do it?” I asked, feeling the nervous anticipation.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“It wasn’t difficult. The tower is looking for people like you,” he replied. I felt relieved hearing that.

“Thank you,” I thanked.

“Don’t thank me yet. I was only able to get you the interview. You will have to get a job on your own,” he replied with a smile.

I smiled back.

I still remember the last time I saw him. He was so different, so broken.

He was crying as he burned down another restaurant, with Liam consoling him.

Now, he had become one of the important members of this powerful legacy. Even Liam seemed surprised by the influence he wields.

I didn’t know him too well. It was through Liam that I met him.

Liam offered me a job, but I declined.

Liam is a friend, and I don’t want to burden him. Besides, taking me will have consequences.

It is the reason why I came here.

“I will,” I replied.

I am a green mage and am applying for the job they have advertised. I could have gone through the formal route, but I didn’t have the time or the money.

It was a mistake to trust the man. He gave me everything, but just as easily took it all away.

Leaving me with nothing.

“Still any suggestion?” I asked. “Be truthful and don’t hesitate to show all your abilities,” he advised.

“With how much, Liam, praise you. I don’t think you will have any problem getting the job,” he added.

“Thank you for saying that,” I thanked.

It feels good to hear that. In the past few years, all I heard was being called useless.

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