Chapter 215 - Deepwyn!
[The formation of a Territory is possible, do you want to proceed?]
"Yes!"
[Please name your Faction!]
"Eden!" - Adriana said without hesitation.
[Eden has just been born!]
Of so many names, Eden was his choice for one simple reason, its meaning is strangely common, connected to paradise!
As she has thoughts of developing this world, the Wilderness to be her main base of operations indefinitely, she needs great symbolism.
As such… Eden!
[Name your Territory!]
Adriana didn't hesitate. - "Deepwyn Village!"
Having the cave entrance as its center, an area of 20 km² was demarcated as its territory.
[You have acquired the Title "Baroness"!]
[Baroness: Symbol of a true Lord, leader of a System Faction!]
- +1000 Control!
- 100 Dignity!
"That… I didn't expect…" - Adriana said in surprise.
[The System calculates that the initial use of a hierarchical system based on Monarchy in ancient times is the most efficient, together with the existence of a more dominant symbolism!]
"Well, I understood why I was using it, I was just surprised because I didn't expect it." - Adriana said laughing with the System explaining itself.
She then took a look at what this ′′ Dignity ′′ would be that she can't see anywhere!
[Dignity: Your presence becomes more marked, along with a countenance of noble dignity and oppressive to inferiors!]
"I didn't understand…"
[In simpler terms, it's a type of Charisma that exists for nobles, making one's presence more distinct and difficult to ignore!]
"I understand a little bit, but why don't I see [Dignity] anywhere?"
[Dignity is an abstract and hidden attribute, the title is how much Dignity you have, it can increase or decrease, it will depend on your actions and how much territory you dominate.]
"Well… technically [Hunter's World] is already mine, so…"
[There are territorial creatures everywhere, so the world is not yours!]
[The elevation of your title of nobility is not only about having a lot of territory, but also about the population, buildings and their development as a whole!]
"I see… so I'm going to have to work really hard anyway, I'm tired of scratching my ass!" - Adriana said, shrugging and reading the faction information:
––––––––––––––– [Faction - Eden] –––––––––––––––
[Leader – Adriana Scarlet(Baroness)]
[Territories]
- Village of Deepwyn
[Population]
- Civilians: 0
- Military: 0
- Politicians: 1
[Resources]
- Food: 0
- Wood: 0
- Stone: 0
- Iron: 0
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"Simple information, let me see the village…"
––––––––––––––– [Deepwyn] –––––––––––––––
[Territory Information]
- Affiliation: Eden
- Territory Level: Village
- Territory Leader: Adriana Scarlet(Baroness)
- Territory Area: 20 Km²
[Population]
- Civilians: 0
- Military: 0
- Politicians: 1
[Resources]
- Food: 0
- Wood: 0
- Stone: 0
- Iron: 0
[Constructions]
- City Hall (LV.1)
(Note: Buildings are categorized to be major buildings that give some bonuses, houses, shops, etc., are not categorized in the System.)
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"It has a little more information, but… System, the information shown on the Faction, would be general data of all the faction territories, correct?"
[Yes!]
Adriana smiled with the answer, already understanding that in the case of the Territories, they will be individual and that, most likely, she will have to delegate administrative functions… in simpler terms, choose a mayor!
She then decided to see her [Kingdom Building] options, seeing many buildings, initially the basic buildings only need the resources, the System will take care of the construction instantly, but in the case of more complex and advanced structures, the manpower will be needed .
In the end, the System is something more administrative that will help in the beginning, later it will help with general administration.
'The worst thing is that I need Golemancy..' - Adriana thought, sighing.
[Golemancy], the study of Golems!
On Earth, Adriana came into contact with such studies, as well as in the Infinite Dungeon, but everything was very simple, just creatures powered by Mana, through cores, without any intelligence.
Adriana remembers that before leaving Earth, Merlin was developing new spells, with the intention of mixing Magic and Science!
This was something very interesting, Adriana saw many probabilities of an incredible future, but she left the planet before having the opportunity to see the results of this research, she doesn't even know if it worked.
But anyway, Adriana needs to research about Golems, in the future to work with Artificial Intelligence, if she is able to put both together, creating Robots will be easy!
She can go to technologically advanced worlds, there are many, but we have a problem… lack of Magic!
In technological worlds, everything is based on science, so there are chances for the Artificial Intelligence of these worlds to get out of control, even more so that she is not the most knowledgeable person in this area.
But if you mix Magic in the middle, she would have ways to have control, even if the Artificial Intelligence goes rogue.
Adriana had a lot on her mind, but understanding how construction and administration works.
...
Adriana spent some time collecting resources from the surroundings, with Magic everything is easier!
With an inventory, everything is so much easier!
That way, she built a [Town Hall], it was just a big house with a main hall with a small throne.
Adriana didn't pay as much attention, but if it weren't for [City Hall] being mandatory, she wouldn't have built it at all.
Then, leaving everything behind, Adriana went to Deep World.
…
In the Deep World, Adriana met Belladi, who received her with respect.
"My lady, please come with me, I will introduce you to the people I spoke of earlier." - Belladi said respectfully, Adriana nodded and followed him.
Soon the two arrived in a large dining hall, a long table filled with many armed and armored soldiers.
The instant the two entered, they became the focus of everyone's attention.
Adriana already expected this approach, Belladi felt embarrassed, she tried to talk to her allies, but in the end, she was declared crazy or hypnotized.
Belladi respectfully led her to one of the main seats, Adriana sat down and Belladi sat next to her.
The environment was silent, until Adriana said. - "You can relax, I'm not here to manipulate your minds and enslave you, which is what you think after Belladi supporting me so vehemently!"
Everyone was quiet, frowning.
"I also know that the food and drink in front of me are poisoned, it must have been easy to manipulate the manor's cooks, since I'm a support Sorceress, who can cause the end of their lives with hordes of monsters!" -Adriana said calmly as she poked the food on her plate with disinterest.
Her words made everyone break out in a cold sweat, just as guns were about to be drawn, soldiers came and wires surged forward, hitting every powerful individual's troops and electrocuting them.
If you look closely, they are stun guns, Adriana asked her Clone on Earth to buy a few dozen.
With that, arming Belladi's troops, after some light threats to keep them in check.
Now all "neutral" troops have been immobilized.
Everyone got up from their chairs and Adriana said. - "Sit down!" -Her voice bringing with it a dignified and frightening power.
At that moment, everyone felt their hearts jump, almost out of their mouths and everyone sat in their chairs, while their guards were taken away.
"Know that I don't want to harm you, I understand your doubts and fears, all of this seems very strange and in a dangerous world like this, with everything around you wanting to kill you, it's natural that you want to be safe!" - Adriana said calmly and everyone remained quiet.
"The violence now shown was done to avoid unnecessary shots and any casualties for both parties, including…" - Looking at Belladi, she nodded, getting up and pulling out a flintlock pistol.
Everyone was confused by her pointing at Adriana's head and shooting, hitting her and… not causing any damage!
It actually did critical damage, but… Adriana is at Tier 3, with more than 120 RES, as the [Silver Gunpowder] properties don't affect her, she can't instantly kill her with just that.
Even if she had [Gamer's Body] disabled, it would at most leave a red mark on her forehead, bordering on purple, but nothing major.
It's like Belladi shot her with a BB gun.
"Understand that the pistol was with the [Silver Gunpowder] and I am without any defense, yet it is useless against me, as my skin is tougher than steel!" - Adriana said calmly and that terrified everyone.
Her confidence in dealing with the Creatures of the Deep, is due to the irrational ability of her weapons to cause disastrous damage to such hideous beings.
But since Adriana doesn't take damage from [Silver Gunpowder], they don't have many ways to deal with her.
Adriana seeing that many were relaxing their grip on their weapons, she clapped her hands and people entered with trays, showing their contents, apples!
Everyone was confused about this as they were offered 1 each.
Adriana took an apple and said while biting it. - "Eat!"
Everyone hesitated, Belladi was already eating, everyone was shaking in fear. - "I ordered them to eat!" - Adriana ordered with a cold and intense look, enough for them to start to act little by little.
The first bites were taken, those hesitant, watched the others eat, seeing them making strange and confused expressions.
Such expressions grew, until everyone had bitten the apple at least 1 or 2 times and had the same thought: Sweet!
For everyone here, this is one of the tastiest, richest-sweet delicacies you've ever tasted.
The flavor was so incredible, they quickly devoured the apple, it was very delicious, when they noticed, most had devoured everything, some more reserved ones kept it under control.
Adriana, seeing that calm was settling in, she said. - "The fruit you just ate is called [Apple], they were planted and harvested in another world!"
His words shocked everyone where Belladi stood up and said. - "I previously informed you to show great respect to my lady, it is understandable that you think I am under some mental control, it has happened before, but it is not the case here!"
"My lady, Adriana, is what we can call God! She travels between worlds and in a mortal shell, interferes in mortal affairs, unlike other Gods who seemingly ignore our pleas!" - Belladi said calmly, to everyone's shock.
"My lady, she is currently in a mortal body, restricted by mortal laws, but it has been noted that she is extremely tough and strong, comparable to some of the Deep Kings in physical terms, I assure you that is the case!" - Said Belladi intensely, everyone remained silent.
"If I'm really mortal like Belladi says, why don't weapons damage me, right?" - Asked Adriana smiling, stopping Belladi.
"The reason for this is simple, Magic! Magic has countless ways and methods to use, from conjuration and casting…" - Adriana manifested some fireballs that danced around the environment, then continued shaping her Mana in another way. - "... as it can also be used to strengthen bone and muscle density, being able to exert superhuman strength, a man capable of going head-on against 20!"
Adriana's Mana slowly shaped the shape of a human body and the Mana circulation, showing him getting stronger and more muscular.
"Through otherworldly methods, I control and manipulate Mana both internally and externally, meaning I am a Mage who can wreak mass destruction, as well as a Warrior with a steel-like body and the ability to lift tens to hundreds. of tons!" - Adriana said very calmly and attracting everyone's attention.
"It is for this reason and others that I have such a powerful body! As for why [Silver Gunpowder] has no effect on me, is that it was specifically created to deal against the mindless defenses of the Creatures of the Deep, to deal them mortal damage, I am not one of those creatures, in the end, only the damage that a normal human would receive would be inflicted on me, but since I have a body countless times more powerful than that of an ordinary human… needless to say more!" - Adriana laughed, a fact!
"Why were we all summoned?" - Asked a large and muscular man, he appears to be in his 40s and has several deformities on his face.
"My lady is a Goddess willing to give us hope, a place to breathe and not worry about these incessant creatures, all we need to do is be loyal to her!" - Belladi said calmly.
"I am an explorer, I like to travel through worlds, there are worlds similar to or worse than yours, some worlds ruled by unpleasant creatures, others without rulers and much more… simply put, I am ambitious! I will give you a wonderful world with countless natural resources and food that is delicious and more nutritious than what exists in this world!" - Adriana said calmly as she got up.
"All I ask is simple, work for me, serve me loyally and I will give you knowledge of Magic, Advanced Technology and much more, be my first of many subjects and I guarantee you prosperity, if you are not interested, so be it, the door it's right there!" - Said Adriana waving with disinterest to the door.
"Now, if you want more than just hiding behind walls and cannons, being able to create a farm, build an army, have opportunities to explore a huge and beautiful world, show me your sincerity!" - Adriana smiled and crossed her arms, looking at everyone.
Belladi was the first to act, dropping to her knees, then were Belladi's present soldiers, most of them heard everything Adriana said, how could they stand still, a huge opportunity!
If Adriana really is a Goddess, it would be idiotic to refuse such a fate!
And soon after, the guests fell to their knees, without exception, everyone was kneeling, Adriana smiled.
…
Adriana led them to Deepwyn, helping them shield their eyesight before they caught sight of the majestic sun, felt its gentle warmth, smelled the pure air.
Everything is so new, Adriana looking at them, now she could see how pale her skin is.
She ignored that and allowed them to look around, but she said. - "Don't know too far away, there are some security posts, this is not a peaceful world, there is no civilization, but there is wildlife that would not be inferior to the Deep Kings and… they will not be affected by your weapons like me !"
This put everyone on their toes, but they went outside to see some more, Adriana having control over them via the [Map].
Belladi stood beside her, but her eyes landed on the town hall, something very simple and rustic, it hadn't been here before.
"I have officially made this region my territory, it is called Deepwyn Village, I created it for the people of your world, as it develops, this territory will receive more of my blessings!" - Adriana said calmly, leaving Belladi shocked and even more convinced of her devotion!
…
Adriana summoned all the "explorers" to the [City Hall], where she prepared a real feast with real meat.
So she allowed everyone, regardless of their position in the Deep World, to enjoy this delicious meal of cheap meat!
Adriana spent a little on Earth for various meats, mostly Chicken!
But seeing them eating with so much joy, some even cried and cried out.
[You have accumulated 10 Faith!]
'… Ok, what the fuck is Faith?'-asked Adriana as she ignored everyone.
[Faith is an intangible power, an advanced variation of Order, Tier 5~6 beings are capable of storing small amounts, only Cosmic beings can store large amounts and utilize it properly!]
[Faith is just a method of strengthening yourself, with 10 Units of Faith, you can strengthen some attribute by +1 or, strengthen your subjects, serving as a Faith to Essence converter!]
'... so through Faith, I'm able to become a Goddess in the literal sense of things?!' - Adriana was shocked, even though she was expecting something similar.
[Yes! But right now, being Tier 3, you can only store 100 Faith Units!]
[Note that this shouldn't be possible through normal means, but as the Player inherits an extremely powerful soul that borders on the Cosmic Realm, she is a huge exception!]
'He left to create a religious cult!' - Adriana thought, laughing internally, Sistema remained silent.
But soon she concentrated and thought. - 'I can only have 100 units of Faith, so I can't keep accumulating it, I must spend it, but leave a certain amount for emergency use... System, can I only use these 2 ways?'
[At the moment yes, if you reach Tier 5, you will be able to bless with Faith, items, at Tier 6, you will be able to perform actions known as Miracles!]
[Note that Faith, among all the energies derived from Order, is the one that is the most irregular and borders on Chaos, due to its ability to distort natural rules, since Faith culminates in Miracles, which in turn will against what is natural!]
'But only bypassing the Tier 6 Barrier, to have control over all this, right?' - Asked Adriana, laughing.
[Yes!]
Adriana looked at everyone before saying. - "Belladi, get up!"
Belladi stood without question, confused, until Adriana reached out toward her, thrusting her Faith toward Belladi.
Soon everyone saw a golden and holy light enveloping Belladi, who closed his eyes, feeling an indescribable comfort, overcoming the embrace of his beloved and deceased mother.
Belladi wanted more of that feeling, but soon it disappeared and what replaced it was a sense of raw power, she was amazed.
"Belladi, I just blessed you, improving your physical abilities and talents, in the future when practicing Magic, it will be much easier!" - Said Adriana.
"Thank you very much!" Belladi dropped to his knees.
Adriana looked at the others and said. - "Belladi is my representative, above her there is only me, below her are all of you!"
Those words made everyone look enviously at Belladi.
"But understand that there are ways for you to receive blessings, divine bodies and amazing magical abilities, I can give you all of these, even immortality is not impossible!" - Adriana said laughing, many trembling in anticipation.
"Do your work properly, create for me a wonderful and satisfying world, in return I will reward you enormously. The gift I gave Belladi at the time is his reward for bringing you all together, but know that I am not aiming for numbers, but quality and talent!" - Adriana said, waving for Belladi to get up.
Giving Belladi a chance to speak, she said.
"I have been chosen as Your Holiness' representative and I will devote my whole life to her and to Eden, the world they will allow us to live in! Here we will create a perfect world, a mighty empire, which will be just and free of nasty corruptions!" - Said Belladi and everyone listened attentively.
"In our world, we are all important individuals here in the military, we aim for the safety of the people and we sacrifice, Your Holiness holds dearly for us and our talents, as well as our influence, so utilize that, bring talented and capable people into this world, we will be the ones who will decide those worthy of coming to paradise, here there is no place for useless people and profiteers!" - Belladi said intensely.
"Will we abandon our world?" - asked an old man.
"No, Your Holiness has thoughts of helping our world, creating a prosperous nation in our world, to possibly fix it, what we will do is create a support base here, helping to improve technologies, logistical support and ensure food for our people!"
"So this will be a VIP world, for those good at what they do and hoping for a better future, whereas in our world, everyone will fight for a place in this world, right?" - Asked a tall man with 4 eyes.
"Yes! I don't want to bring all your people, due to human greed, I know very well that humanity as a whole needs something that controls them to a certain extent, because if left alone, their free will will allow them to be greedy and unreasonable, where even in the face of facts, what will matter will be your visions and desires!"
"For this reason the Royal Family will be discarded, I don't need useless cowards, but I will give them the opportunity, everyone will have an opportunity to change, it would be unfair to condemn everyone, as I know that if I were to choose them for their actions, I think I would I would be alone at this dinner table!" - Adriana said and everyone shut up.
"So enjoy it, because soon everyone will be working hard and I will support you!" - Adriana said calmly and handing them boxes with bottles of wine.