"Hisss..." He inhaled deeply before exclaiming, "Damn! This is the Royal Capital!!.
Felix stood frozen, his eyes wide with disbelief as he gazed at the sprawling city below, a colossal behemoth lying like a sleeping giant.
By sheer coincidence, he and his companions had found themselves on elevated ground, overlooking the majestic Royal Capital.
There can see the entire Royal Capital from where they stood. The Royal Capital was simply too huge so big that, they couldn't even see the end of it.
"Hey fat bro, is this really the Royal Capital?" Nixie asked, swallowing hard, his expression dazed as he turned to Quill.
"Absolutely! Stunning, right?" Quill replied with a grin that could light up the night sky.
"Yeah, it's truly breathtaking," Felix and the others, Trinity, Gwendolyn, Brixton, Zephyr, nodded in agreement, their faces reflecting a mixture of awe and wonder.
The Royal Capital was nothing short of monumental. The city walls towered nearly two kilometers high and stretched endlessly into the horizon.
Felix's cultivation level couldn't even allow him to see where they ended.
Along those towering walls were massive cannons adorned with flickering runes that seemed to pulse with energy.
Even from this distance, Felix could feel an ominous aura radiating from them; soldiers patrolled the battlements with fierce determination in their eyes.
With excitement bubbling within him, Felix took a deep breath. They had finally arrived at the heart of power in Avalonia!
"Alright, let's go!" he urged as they made their way toward the enormous iron gate.
The long road leading to it was bustling with people, an endless stream of travelers moving toward the Royal Capital.
Carriages rolled by while others rode various magical beasts or horses.
"The Royal Capital has eight entrances like this one," Quill explained. "Every day, countless people journey here."
Minutes later, they reached the city gate and strolled through without any hindrance from the guards standing at the entrance, a surprising lack of security for such an important place.
Since the Royal Capital is the central power of the Avalonia Kingdom at least there should be some security checks.
As if reading his thoughts, Quill chuckled. "Anyone is welcome in the Royal Capital."
Felix nodded knowingly; it made sense now.
Stepping through that grand iron gate felt surreal.
"Wow!" They all exclaimed simultaneously as they entered a vast thoroughfare wide enough for a hundred carriages to travel side by side effortlessly.
Interconnected smaller roads branched off from this main artery, each one impressively spacious and bustling with life.
The scene before them was nothing short of spectacular: people from diverse races mingled together : humans, dwarfs, elves, orcs... even creatures Felix had never seen before! It felt like stepping out of a beginner village into a vibrant main city in an online game.
Compared to Bridgemoor City? It was like comparing an ant to an elephant!
Tall buildings adorned every corner; some were more magnificent than anything back on Earth.
Felix couldn't help but feel like a country pumpkin exploring the big city for the first time!
Felix and the others listened intently, nodding in understanding.
"It's all good," Felix replied with a casual wave of his hand. "We'll just replace and renovate everything. We've got plenty of funds, and besides, this gives us the perfect opportunity to make it our own! Plus, it suited all the requirements I mentioned ."
Finn and Clarke exchanged relieved glances; their backs were drenched in cold sweat from fear.
"Alright, let's head inside," Felix said decisively.
With another wave of his hand, he effortlessly blew away the rusted old iron gate as if it were made of paper.
As Finn and Clarke stepped inside the estate, they were met with a haunting sight: towering, overgrown weeds swayed in the breeze, while crumbling buildings loomed like forgotten giants.
The entire place felt deserted, save for a few animals wandering amidst the tangled underbrush and the rustling of birds in the gnarled trees.
It was as if they had stumbled into an abandoned haunted house, an unsettling atmosphere that left much to be desired.
Finn and Clarke face was filled worry.Their hearts tightened as they glanced at Felix's calm demeanor.
A cold gaze seemed to pierce their backs, making their hearts race as if they might leap from their chests at any moment.
"Alright everyone," Felix commanded, his voice steady despite the eerie surroundings. "Search for an intact building; we'll make do for now. I'll head out to find some people who can help renovate this place. Trinity, you're in charge."
"Got it, big bro!" Trinity replied eagerly, rallying everyone to get organized.
With that, Felix strode out of the estate, retracing their earlier path.
He took a moment to absorb his surroundings; the twenty-mile radius around the estate was all his, a vast expanse of land but in the bustling Royal Capital, it was simply insignificant.
A few minutes later, he found himself outside the estate's confines but didn't venture far.
Settling down in a remote spot nearby, he gazed around with curiosity.
This was his first visit to Royal Capital and although excitement bubbled within him and he wanted to explore the Capital.
But pressing matters loomed larger, like finding a new place to call home. Staying at this dilapidated estate? Not an option.
"System," he transmitted mentally, "name your price for rebuilding this estate."
[ 1 Million BEP ] came the swift response.
Felix's lips twitched at the hefty sum but he nodded resolutely. "Alright, but I have a few requirements."
[ Understood, Host ] replied the system.
With a smile creeping across his face, Felix began listing his demands as the system initiated plans for reconstruction.
Minutes later he wrapped up his list.
[ Is that all, Host? ] asked the system.
Felix paused thoughtfully before nodding again. "Yes! If anything else comes up, I'll let you know."
"Building will be completed in four days. Nice doing business with you!" The system went silent after its confirmation.
Rolling his eyes playfully at its abruptness, Felix lingered there for another twenty minutes before finally rising and heading back toward the estate.