Chapter 128: Creation of Izgoy

It has been three days after the raid at the underground black market, all I could get was around 1,348. That's a lot for a slave house but for a kingdom? Yeah I doubt we'll even form a village.

At least thirty to forty percent of them are children. Most of them have high aptitude in magic and those who are not can pick up blades. Those who are talentless as slaves are usually killed according to Zeta. So that's why most of these slaves are great at labor or at combat magic.

Twenty percent at least? My calculations aren't accurate but close but either way, those twenty percent are mages. Their halved in support mages who deals on healing and the other half are going to be learning offensive magic. I left Zeta to teach everyone here about that.

And around thirty percent are just melee users. Spears, swords, flail, those types. They're going to be our frontline from now on. I left this army to Afal.

The rest aren't talented in combat or support so I just made them laborers to help Grien and Ortov in whatever they need. I left the command to them.

I was standing at the top of the ruined castle where I fought that vampire. Overseeing how quickly everything is moving great. Thousands or maybe millions of kilometers, this continent I own. But kingdoms near us will creep slowly taking ground from my continent. So right now all I have is this small area around us.

"Everything seems fine." The king of Itz said as he walked towards me.

"Well I wouldn't say fine but thanks for the resources and money. We rushed to build some houses for simple sleeping and eating but they aren't protected by the ores or something like at your kingdom." I replied.

"The stones blessed by the gods? Well I can't give you that. I apologize."

"I know, they're too expensive."

"Anyway, what's your plan for now?"

"I guess I'll set up some laws first."

"That's a plan. Anyway, this continent won't be yours. The neighboring kingdoms will take over this easily. What's your plan?"

"There's nothing I can do."

"What do you mean?"

"I'll just overpower them."

"Brute force? That's an interesting way. There's about five kingdoms surrounding you and they'll be taking territories in your continent day by day."

"I see."

"You might be strong but are you strong enough to fend them off? Their armies are way too large for you."

"I'll think of a way. Your investment in my continent will do you good."

"What's your goal?"

"I don't care about conquering the whole world. I just want to clear Tartarus. All of my questions can be answered in that mysterious tower."

"Tartarus, nothing in our history has claimed that someone or something has cleared it."

"Then I'll make history then."

"Hmm… I'll look forward to that.

"Anyway, how's the trading routes?"

"We fixed them as you said. I don't know what you can trade with us but I'll keep an open mind since it's you."

"Great. Maybe in a few days I'll send something."

"I'll be going back for now."

"I see. Keep on sending the resources." I grabbed on his shoulders. Since I already activated teleport and mass teleport to get him here, I'll just, "Cooldown Reset, Mass Teleport!" I teleported him back on his chambers. "Teleport!" Then I went back to where I was.

"Sound Amplification!" I casted on myself. My voice will now reach everyone. I cleared my throat, "Testing, testing!" And everyone below looked up. It seems that they hear me. "Since our kingdom has formed, I'll name it." I thought about it for a minute then knew what to name my kingdom. "Izgoy. That's our new kingdom name. Izgoy translated to English means outcast or exiles. And that's what you all are. Driven out of your homes, villages or kingdoms only to live life as a slave. But now you are all free. If you want to die I won't allow it. Because each one of you, I own. And as my first order as a king, live well so that you can be useful to me."

What I'm saying might be rude or downright cruel but I need to plant into their minds that I'm the one who rescued them out of that hellhole. So their loyalty will continue to increase.

They all cheered and accepted their current situation.

"We'll do everything you my lord!!!" "Blessings to you my lord!" "Thank you for saving us and my children!" Thousands of them cheering for me and rooting for me. It seems that I need to respond.

"Thank you everyone! Everything you want will be achievable in the foreseeable future. The only thing you all need? Patience. I will bring glory to our kingdom. We might start at the very bottom but we will rise to the very top!"

Ah damn my speech is so cringe I want to kill myself. But this is how they speak here so there's that… But it seems to raise the morale of the people so I just need to keep up this act of mine.

"So… for a kingdom to prosper, we need law!"

Law #1: Acts of treason or anything that will go against our kingdom will receive the highest punishment there is. Death. Examples of treason are leaking information or creating a rebel group to overthrow the kingdom or replace something.

Law #2: Stealing is not allowed. Our kingdom's resources are very low. Distribution of food will be enough to feed you all for three times a day. So stealing resources are incredibly forbidden.

Law #3: If you are called for battles or war, you are to respond. Deserting is not allowed. I will do everything I can to prevent deaths but as everyone knows, in war, there is casualty.

Law #4: Everything I say is law. If I forbid something, it's forbidden. If I say something to you like an order, you are to follow.

These are the laws I implemented. I know there are more laws that I need to implement but these four should be fine. "These laws are something that needs to be followed with everything you can. For now these are all I can think of. Now, everyone, do what you must." I quickly left them all off and went into the destroyed conference room.

I sat on one of the available chairs since everything is destroyed. This will take priority for rebuilding but materials will take time to arrive here.

A knock then followed. It was Afal knocking on the wall seeing as how the door is destroyed. "My lord."

"Afal. Have you found one?"

"Yes. Show yourself."

A female then came out of hiding. Around twenties? Shorty green hair and she must be an elf. Seeing how graceful Precia is in her movements, elves are well educated.

"What's your name?" I asked.

"V- Velyn Heria. I- I'm pleased to meet you." She replied.

"I see. So since you're here, you're good at math?"

"I have some k- knowledge of it."

"312 plus 312?" I suddenly asked her questions.

"Uh- ah- eh 624!"

"934 - 457?"

"477!"

"28 multiplied by 7?"

"196!"

"100 divided by 10?"

"10!"

Everything I asked were just some simple math questions that even an elementary kid can answer. Her answers were firm and quick. She's great at it too. "I see. Then you'll be in charge of the finances from now on."

"Yes, thank you very much!"

"Since you're part of the kingdom's inner circle now, you'll definitely have some benefits. Do you have some family with you? A husband, brother, sister, or anything?"

"N…" I couldn't hear her.

I asked again, "What?"

"None."

"I see. Forgive me for asking."

"N- no I don't mind!"

"Now, let's move on to business. You saw the treasury right? Afal tested you there."

"Yes."

"What's the current status of our treasury?"

"We currently have around 300,000 or more gold left. It's an estimate by the way my lord."

"That's fine. Hmm… Our kingdom for now is small so that treasury might last us for the year."

"Exactly. There are some gems that can be sold. My guess is around 50,000 to 100,000."

"Backup money? That's good to know."

"There's also weapons and armors. But most of them are collectibles or just for décor. But I'm sure that some people like it and would buy it for high prices. One armor décor should amount to at least 400 - 1,000 gold. And a sword should be around 200 – 1,500 gold. That can be used for backup money too."

"Great work. What do you think should we do next?"

"I think we need to make some homes for those you've rescued my lord as a priority."

"Mhm."

"And after that, we should make shops. As of now, you're thinking of trading only for monster materials right?"

"Yeah. Ortov is already hunting as we currently speak."

"But even though the arrival of the players increased the spawn rate of monsters, they'll run out in a month or so. So we should focus on generating more money by creating shops and farms."

"I see. Thanks for your opinion. We'll do just that."