Chapter 27: The Birth of the New Era
Chapter 27: The Birth of the New Era
Khachin Province had always been known as the land of greed and power. It was the empire's greatest source of mana stones, a region so rich in magical energy that the soil itself pulsed with latent mana. And yet, despite its prosperity, the streets told a different story.
Jason stood atop the grand balcony of the Duke's former palace—now his—watching the scene unfold below.
The night before, his purge had begun.
The once-mighty aristocracy, the corrupt merchants, the slavers who had built their wealth on the backs of others—all of them were now being cut down.
The city streets, once filled with their lavish processions, were now painted red. Those who had ruled through greed and cruelty screamed as their legacies came to a brutal end.
Jason had ordered it all.
Every slave trader, every noble who profited from suffering, and every merchant who had exploited the system—they were rounded up and executed.
The ten percent of nobles who remained were the ones whose hands had not been tainted by crime, those who had at least attempted to mitigate the suffering of their people. They would be spared.
The rest?
Jason saw no need to let parasites survive.
From his vantage point, he watched as the last remnants of the Duke's regime were dragged into the city square.
Some begged for their lives, offering their wealth, their estates, even their daughters in exchange for mercy.
Jason's answer was always the same.
"Did you ever show mercy to those who begged you?"
And then, the executions continued.
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By morning, the city had changed. The air was still heavy with the stench of blood, but the people who had once cowered in fear now walked with their backs a little straighter.
Jason had not just removed the rot—he had begun something entirely new.
Standing before the gathered people, he raised his voice so that his words would be remembered for generations.
"From this day forward, Khachin Province is no longer a land of slavery and corruption. It is a land of justice."
The crowd listened, their expressions filled with something they had long forgotten—hope. "All slaves are hereby freed. All corrupt officials have been removed. This is no longer a province ruled by greed—it is a province ruled by strength and loyalty."
The silence that followed was soon broken by cheers—hesitant at first, then rising into a roar of approval.
For the first time in decades, the people of Khachin saw a future worth believing in.
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Jason knew that killing the old rulers was only the first step.
To secure absolute control, he had to reshape the very foundation of Khachin Province.
The first sweeping reforms began immediately.
Slavery is ban.All slaves were freed, regardless of race. Any attempt to engage in slavery would be punishable by death. Former slaves were granted land and employment, ensuring they would never be exploited again.
Jason personally oversaw the destruction of the slave markets, burning them to the ground as a symbol that this era of oppression was over. The estates of purged nobles were seized and given to the people. Gold and resources were funneled into rebuilding the city. Taxes were significantly reduced, lifting a burden that had crushed the commoners for generations.
The province's wealth was redirected, ensuring that the people who had suffered the most would now prosper.Roads were rebuilt and expanded to improve trade and transport. A new irrigation system was developed, allowing farms to thrive despite the rocky terrain. Jason introduced modern farming techniques, doubling crop yields in mere weeks. He immediately sent word to Mayor Hla Than, requesting large quantities of food, medicine, and farming equipment. The Mayor, already deeply loyal to Jason, did not hesitate. Massive shipments of grain, livestock, and agricultural tools were sent immediately.
At the same time, Duke Myint Myat Kyaw Saw of Myint Zine, now fully aligned with Jason, was ordered to supply weapons, craftsmen, and military instructors. The wealth of Myint Zine, combined with Khachin's resources, would forge a new military force, stronger than ever before. And for the first time, Khachin's people saw a ruler who truly cared.
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Jason understood that knowledge was power.
For centuries, education had been restricted to nobles, leaving commoners illiterate and easy to control.
Jason changed that.
With the help of the Main Temple of Khachin, he established the first public education system.
Commoners and former slaves were taught reading, writing, mathematics, and history.
Scholarships were introduced, allowing the most talented individuals to rise, regardless of birth.
A system of merit-based governance was established—meaning only the most capable would lead.
This was not just reform.
This was revolution.
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With the old corrupt aristocracy eradicated, Jason opened the gates of governance and military leadership to all races, breaking centuries of systemic oppression. For the first time in history, demi-humans, beastkin, and elves—once seen as inferior—were granted equal standing in the ranks of power. The first recruitment drive saw thousands flocking to the palace, eager to serve under the prince who had freed them. Among them, two individuals stood out—one in the military and one in governance.
The first was Garron Bloodclaw, a towering beastkin warrior of the Ironfang Tribe, covered in thick black fur with glowing amber eyes.
[Appraisal Activated]
Name: Garron Bloodclaw – The Ironfang WarlordRace: Beastkin (Ironfang Tribe)
Age: 35
Class: Warrior / Warlord
Level: 42 (Elite Combatant)
HP: 1,200/1,200
Anja: 300/300
Attributes:
Strength: 85 (Monstrous Physical Power)
Agility: 60 (Superhuman Reflexes)
Endurance: 80 (Nearly Unbreakable Stamina)
Intelligence: 50 (Battlefield Genius)
Charisma: 45 (Respected Leader Among Warriors)
Skills & Abilities:
[Berserker's Wrath] – Can enter an enhanced combat state, increasing physical strength by 50% for five minutes.
[Ironfang Combat Style] – A brutal close-quarters combat style unique to beastkin warriors, allowing him to overpower multiple enemies at once.
[Predator's Instinct] – Heightened senses grant him near-instantaneous reaction speed in battle.
[Commander's Roar] – Inspires allies within a 50-meter radius, boosting morale and resistance to fear-based effects.
[Anja-Forged Physique] – Body passively absorbs Anja energy, making him resistant to magic and energy-based attacks.
[War God's Endurance] – Can keep fighting even when grievously wounded, reducing incoming damage by 30%when under 40% HP.
Evaluation:
Garron Bloodclaw is a one-in-a-million warrior, possessing both raw power and tactical intelligence. He has surpassed the human peak of strength, making him capable of facing entire battalions alone. Given his brutal experience as a gladiator, he excels in both single combat and large-scale warfare. His appointment as Commander of the 1,000-strong elite battalion will turn him into one of the most fearsome warriors of the new regime.
His status appraisal shocked Jason—his combat abilities rivaled even seasoned generals, yet he had spent years enslaved as a gladiator in the fighting pits of Khachin. Testing him personally, Jason quickly discovered his tactical brilliance and raw battlefield instinct, leading him to immediately appoint Garron as the Commander of a newly formed 1,000-strong elite battalion—a force that would soon become the backbone of his army.
The second was Lady Sylva Val'eth, a high elf scholar and former temple scribe, who had been overlooked for centuries due to racial prejudice.
[Appraisal Activated]
Name: Lady Sylva Val'eth – The High Elf Scholar of WisdomRace: High Elf
Age: 220 (Appears Mid-20s in Human Years)
Class: Sage / Administrator
Level: 38 (Master Tactician & Administrator)
HP: 500/500
Anja: 2,500/2,500
Attributes:
Intelligence: 95 (Genius-Level Insight)
Wisdom: 90 (Vast Knowledge of Governance, Strategy & Magic)
Charisma: 80 (Captivating Presence & Natural Diplomat)
Agility: 40 (Graceful & Fast Reflexes)
Endurance: 45 (Above Average for a Mage-Type)
Skills & Abilities:
[High Arcane Mastery] – Expert in magical formations, spellcraft, and energy manipulation, allowing her to control large-scale magic arrays for governance and defense.
[Administrative Genius] – Can process vast amounts of information, improving governance efficiency and ensuring zero corruption in the administration.
[Strategist's Insight] – Grants the ability to predict enemy movements and develop counter-strategies before conflicts arise.
[Empowered Speech] – Her words carry an aura of command, ensuring that orders are obeyed swiftly and without hesitation.
[Elven Longevity] – Due to her natural high elf physiology, she has perfect memory recall, allowing her to retain and utilize any knowledge instantly.
[Anja Flow Optimization] – She can manipulate Anja networks within cities, increasing mana efficiency, improving agriculture, industry, and magical structures.
[Diplomatic Presence] – Can negotiate even with hostile factions, reducing tensions and creating beneficial trade agreements.
Evaluation:
Lady Sylva Val'eth is a strategic genius who excels in both political maneuvering and large-scale governance. Her ability to process governance matters at an inhuman speed makes her the perfect administrator for Jason's newly reformed province. Given her deep magical knowledge, she is capable of enhancing the economic and magical development of Khachin Province. With time, she will become an irreplaceable figure in Jason's rule. Her intelligence, administrative skills, and mastery of Anja-infused governance techniques were unmatched, and Jason immediately recognized her as a strategic asset. After a series of rigorous tests, she was appointed as his personal secretary, responsible for assisting with the province's governance, diplomatic affairs, and economic reforms. With Sylva's brilliant mind and unshakable composure, she became one of Jason's most trusted advisors, ensuring the wheels of his administration ran efficiently.
Both individuals possess one-in-a-million potential, ensuring that Khachin Province will grow in both military and economic power at an accelerated rate.
Jason personally tested them, and after witnessing their undeniable talent, he immediately appointed them to high-ranking positions.
From this moment onward, Garron Bloodclaw will be Jason's strongest warrior, and Lady Sylva Val'eth will be the mind that shapes his future government.
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Jason knew that the Crown Prince and the Imperial Court would soon take notice.
But for now, he ensured that day would not come.
His shadow forces patrolled the province's borders, hunting down any spies attempting to leak information.
No messages left.
No reports were delivered.
To the outside world, Khachin remained silent.
But inside?
Jason was forging something greater than the Empire itself.
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Thirty days after the purge, Jason sat upon the Duke's former throne.
The palace, once a symbol of oppression, now stood as the seat of his new rule.
His generals knelt before him, awaiting his command.
Jason's golden eyes burned with the fire of ambition.
"The old world has been purged. The foundation of a new empire has been laid."
He turned to his most loyal officers, his voice like steel.
"The Imperial Court will soon realize what we have done here."
His shadow forces, his warriors, his advisors all listened in silence.
"And when that day comes, we will be ready."
In the afternoon, he stood in the city's grand square, addressing thousands of his new subjects.
His voice boomed across the capital, filled with power and certainty.
"The era of corruption is over. The days of nobles feasting while the people starve are finished."
"Khachin is no longer a province of greed and suffering. It is now a province of strength."
"And together, we will reshape this empire—not with empty words, but with action."
The crowd erupted, chanting his name.
"LONG LIVE THE SECOND PRINCE!"
"LONG LIVE OUR EMPEROR!"
Jason turned to his generals, his voice calm but commanding.
"The time for hiding is over. The Court will soon realize what we have done here."
His golden eyes gleamed with ambition.
"And when that day comes… we will be ready."
The future of the Empire had already begun to shift.
And Jason?
Jason was no longer a forgotten prince.
He was the storm that would change history.
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