Morning mist rolled over the bay.
Ardyn stood atop the newly built Administration Tower, its glass windows reflecting the first sunlight of a new era.
Below him, the Pioneers of Caelora were already working — building roads, clearing forests, assembling machinery unloaded from the temporary port.
But Ardyn's focus wasn't on construction today.
No — today was about power.
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> [Notification: Island Sovereignty Laws Overview Available]
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The floating interface unfolded into a vast document — shining like a divine contract.
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Island Sovereignty Laws of Terra Magna
In accordance with the World Island Treaty (WIT) — signed 200 years ago under the Global Council of Terra Magna — the following laws govern all uninhabited or privately owned islands:
1. Island Ownership Rights
Any individual or organization in legal possession of an island is recognized as its Island Lord.
2. Development Requirement for Kingdom Declaration
An Island Lord may declare themselves King or Queen if their island meets the following conditions:
Permanent Population of 1 Million Residents
Self-Sustaining Economy
Defense Force Capable of Island Security
Urbanized Capital City Recognized by the Global Database
International Trade Port Registered with the Global Maritime Network
3. Recognition of Sovereignty
Upon meeting the above criteria, an Island Kingdom may register with the Global Council for full diplomatic rights — including:
International Recognition
Issuance of Currency
Military Autonomy
Participation in Global Forums
4. Expansion Rights
An Island Kingdom may annex smaller surrounding islands within a 500 km radius of its main capital, pending Global Council approval.
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Ardyn's heart pounded.
This was real.
This was law.
And his dream of building an empire wasn't just fantasy — it was protected by the world system itself.
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> [New Main Quest: Path to Kingship]
Objectives:
Grow Caelum's Landing Population to 1 Million.
Establish a Sustainable Economic Sector.
Construct the Capital City: Caelora Prime.
Form Caelora's Defense Force.
Register Caelora International Port.
Reward:
Official Title: King of Caelora
Unique Grand Reward Selection (Mythical Tier)
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But the system wasn't done yet.
Another window opened.
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> [Bonus Feature Unlocked: Global Island Registry Access]
Search Nearby Islands
Monitor Competing Island Lords
Track Diplomatic Relations
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Ardyn grinned.
This was a game of nations.
And he had the strongest cheat.
But first — he needed people.
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> [Recruitment Console Activated]
Recruitment Sources Available:
World Tourism Boards
Immigration Sponsorship Programs
System-Summoned Settlers (Special Reward System)
Skilled Labor Exchange Programs
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He wasted no time.
Ardyn selected the World Immigration Program — allowing Caelora Island to advertise itself as an emerging island paradise.
Tourism would fund the early economy.
Immigration would fill the island.
And soon — the world would know the name Caelora.
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> [Secondary Quest: Design Caelora Flag & National Identity]
Requirement:
Design a National Flag, Motto, and Cultural Theme.
Reward:
Global Registration of Caelora as a Developing Sovereign Region.
Increase Immigration Attraction Rate by +50%.
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Ardyn laughed softly.
Time to build a legend.