Chapter 72

[Translator – Helga]

[Proofreader – Lucky]

Chapter 72

The desired construction item has been unlocked.

It was time to pay again.

– Rehinar Territory –

Reputation: 12,000

Administrator: Kane, Acting Head of Rehinar

Population: 1,050,231 (-)

Capital: 0 (Debt Paid off)

Personal Assets: 310 million gold

– [Agriculture (Lv.1) – 46/100]

– [Commerce (Lv.2) – 67/100]

– [Barracks (Lv.2) – 90/100]

– [Security (Lv.2) – 85 (+50)/100]

– [City Gates (Lv.1) – 95/100]

– [Guild (Lv.1) – 44/100]

“There’s no debt, but there’s no income either.”

Even if money comes in, it goes right back out as operating expenses.

Agriculture and commerce needed rapid development.

“Building the Belmore Military Academy will definitely put the capital in the red.”

Even if the Belmore Military Academy is constructed, will it run on its own?

A lot of money will be required to hire instructors, purchase training materials, and cover other operational costs.

It would cost millions of gold per month.

Building it recklessly would be akin to bankruptcy.

“It will take at least three or four months for the surrounding area to see any trickle-down effect, and commerce must be much more developed than it is now.”

Even if a massive educational institution is established, can it benefit if the commercial area is in ruins?

The effect would be minimal.

“The solution is to increase the population. I’ll complete the Belmore Military Academy with 150 million gold and invest the rest in the church and commerce.”

The most effective way to increase the population is to create a space that can raise religious devotion and spread this faith to neighboring territories.

If word spreads that there is a place in Rehinar that can provide mental and physical stability, residents from other territories will move here.

The direction was clear.

It was time to take action.

Kane waved his hand in the air.

Camilla, seeing this, widened her eyes.

“Are you using construction magic right after arriving? Please rest for a bit before you start.”

“There’s too much to do since I returned. Take the slaves and head to the family estate.”

“Yes. Please don’t overdo it.”

Camilla took the carriage and headed to the family estate.

Kane first constructed the Belmore Military Academy.T/his chapter is updated by nov(ê(l)biin.co/m

[1 billion gold has been used.]

[Select the location to build the Belmore Military Academy.]

The Belmore Military Academy was originally located in the demon forest.

In the old Rehinar, it may have been majestic, but now building it in the demon forest would be a loss.

The purpose of constructing the Belmore Military Academy was twofold.

One of them was to see economic effects.

In reality, various commercial areas are activated around schools.

However, building it in the demon forest would greatly restrict people’s movement due to the danger.

Thus, the desired economic effects would not be achieved.

After considering various factors, it seemed best to build it in the vacant lot adjacent to the western commercial district.

[The Belmore Military Academy will be established in the western territory. (Construction period: 3 months)]

[Would you like to complete the construction immediately? (Y/N)]

[Immediate completion cost: 50 million gold]

Kane moved his hand and pressed for immediate completion.

A huge magic circle appeared over the construction site, emitting a brilliant light.

[The Belmore Military Academy has been completed.]

“Amazing.”

It was as grand as the Royal Military Academy. Kane entered the school with a satisfied expression.

[Belmore Military Academy (Lv.1)]

– Grade: ★☆☆☆☆

– Description: Already a top-tier building!? You know military academies are among the top educational institutions in the Fresia Empire, right? Now you can pick talented nobles like picking dolls from a machine.

– Effects: Recruit 3-star and above instructors, Chivalry +200%, Economic growth +500%

However, the name bothered him.

“Belmore was the name of a school in the demon forest... It’s a bit off. A name is part of the marketing, after all. I should change it.”

[The name has been corrected to Rehinar Military Academy.]

[The Rehinar Military Academy has been registered in the system.]

[The reputation of Rehinar has increased by 10000.]

The Rehinar Military Academy alone had brought positive effects to the territory.

“That’s taken care of. By now, he should be out, right?”

“You mean the blue screen?”

“Yes.”

“I’ve been able to see it since I was born.”

Blata tilted his head, looking puzzled.

“This is supposed to be visible only to me.”

“Hehe. I’m a guardian spirit of the demons. There’s nothing I don’t know.”

“That’s surprising.”

“So, hurry up and select the Demon Temple. Hehe.”

“I was planning to do that anyway, even without your nagging.”

[35 million gold has been used.]

Kane left the shrine in its central location within the territory, as it was the best spot.

[The Shrine (Lv.2) will be upgraded to Demon Temple (Lv.1). (Construction time: 15 days)]

[Would you like to complete the Demon Temple (Lv.1) immediately? (Y/N)]

[Immediate completion cost: 17.5 million gold]

“Immediate completion.”

[17.5 million gold has been used.]

[The Demon Temple (Lv.1) has been completed.]

[Please select a deity to worship.]

A selection screen appeared.

– [Blata (Blood)]

– [Amon (Wind)]

– [Bergo (Fire)]

– [Byle (Wood)]

– [Leibi (Water)]

There were five options. Except for Blata at the top, Kane had seen all of them in his previous life. Blata urged him.

“There’s nothing to think about. Pick the top one.”

“Why are you even here?”

“Me? I’m the greatest guardian spirit of the demon realm.”

“A mutt?”

“Nooo. I’m a guardian spirit.”

Blata bit Kane’s arm, but it didn’t hurt at all.

“I’ve tried Bergo before, and I know the powers of the others, so that leaves only you.”

“There’s no need to hesitate.”

“Ah, really? Rehinar is associated with water. Should I choose Leibi?”

“Why would you choose that one!”

“Yeah, yeah. I’ll pick the top one. Oops! My hand is slipping!”

“Ahhh!”

After teasing Blata for a while, Kane finally selected the top option.

[You have chosen the Blood Demon Temple Blata.]

[Yoshua Brandt has been appointed the new high priest.]

[Adjusting Yoshua Brandt’s rank to match his position.]

[Due to character limitations, Yoshua Brandt can only be adjusted to 4-star rank.]

[Yoshua Brandt pledges loyalty to Blata.]

[Yoshua Brandt eagerly awaits your visit to the temple.]

Messages continued to appear. Simultaneously, Blata’s eyes turned blood-red, and his power increased.

“Heh. Heh!”

He kept laughing, seemingly aware of his newfound strength.

“Kane, let’s go see the high priest.”

“I was planning to visit the blacksmith first, but it seems we need to go to the temple.”

Though it disrupted his plans, he had no choice. With Yoshua wanting a visit, Kane headed to the location of the temple.

* * *

“My, my wish has come true.”

Healer Priest Yoshua’s eyes trembled.

The temple had changed. It retained its sanctity, but the atmosphere was entirely different. The moment he stepped inside!

“Ah!”

A beam of light descended upon him. Not the golden light of before, but a red beam. He shivered.

The gray robe worn by lower healer priests vanished. It was replaced by a white robe adorned with a red tiger. Yoshua’s eyes sparkled with brilliance.

“A revelation has been bestowed upon me from the heavens. A command to serve Blata. This power is a blessing granted only to those who serve Blata.”

His staff struck the floor.

The surroundings were engulfed in red light.

Not just a temple anymore, but a temple now turned into a cult. The worshippers inside were bewildered as the red light touched them.

“Aah.”

Those who were gravely ill began to weep. Their ailments vanished in an instant. Unconsciously, the worshippers bowed to Yoshua.

“Worship. Blata has awakened to save you all.”

“Oh, Blata.”

“Thank you. Thank you so much.”

Yoshua addressed the worshippers.

“Go. Spread the word to the world. Tell them that the one who will save you has descended.”

[Translator – Helga]

[Proofreader – Lucky]