Chapter 928- Plans for building a Dungeon City (2)

Chapter 928- Plans for building a Dungeon City (2)

As for the roads, they were built methodically with cobblestones and reinforced bricks.

Once they were all seated, Cynthia took a deep breath. Her eyes met Simon's, and she carefully considered all of her words and weighed in all the factors.

After a brief moment, all hesitation disappeared from her eyes and she spoke making her decision.

"Lord Simon, after much discussion and deliberation with my advisors and people close to me, I have come to a resolution that I believe will benefit both the dungeon and the Kingdom of Ellesmere. Given the current state of the kingdom, and the unique resources the dungeon offers, I have decided to make Ellesmere a dungeon-exploring kingdom"....

"Hoh? Go on" Simon raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the concept.

There was no surprise in his face even though the news came like a bombshell for others behind him. He motioned for her to continue. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"This decision is not just a strategy for survival," Cynthia explained, "It's a way to ensure the future prosperity and strength of the people's kingdom. By focusing on dungeon exploration, we can tap into the abundant resources within these floors—resources that we can use to sustain the kingdom without having to depend on trade with other nations"

"The people will no longer be at the mercy of external forces or the fluctuating politics of the Central Continent."

"And that is not all" she continued "The dungeon is a place that challenges and pushes individuals to their limits. By regularly exploring the dungeon, the soldiers and adventurers of the kingdom will grow stronger, their levels will increase, and they will gain valuable experience"

"In time, we may even see the rise of rankers among our ranks—individuals who can stand toe-to-toe with the strongest in the world. This will not only bolster the kingdom's defences but also give us a significant edge in any future conflicts."

"Oh? How so?"...

"By allowing the people of the kingdom to enter the dungeon and explore its depths, you will be fostering a new generation of warriors, mages, and leaders who are bound to the dungeon not just by necessity, but by choice"

"They will grow stronger, and in turn, so will your dungeon. Their experiences, their power, their very lives will become a part of the dungeon's legacy."

"Furthermore," Cynthia continued, "the treasures and resources gathered from within the dungeon will not simply vanish into the kingdom. A significant portion will be offered back to the dungeon, a tribute of sorts"

"These resources can be used to further enhance the dungeon, to strengthen its defences, or to cultivate new, more powerful creatures within its depths."

Simon leaned back, intrigued by the direction she was talking about. More so than the treasures and experience of the warriors and adventurers, what he was interested in was the dungeon points.

With the arrival of people, it would bring a fresh new flow of dungeon points to his dungeon. The scale of which couldn't be compared to the points he was earning right now.

If he thought about it carefully, it wasn't a bad trade for him either. The more the warriors and adventurers of the kingdom grow, the more the points they would offer him.

Cynthia did not know about this fact but as the mistress of the Serene Palace merchant guild, she was a professional businesswoman and expert negotiator. She quickly identified what Simon was interested in and took the reins.

"Dungeon city... I'm sure that would be possible to build too"

For the first time since the negotiation started, Simon looked surprised. Up until now, he had predicted everything that Cynthia would say or use as a bargaining chip. However, what he didn't expect was for her to say those last words.