Chapter 10: Summoning Citizens
Chapter 10: Summoning Citizens
Inside the grand chamber of the Elysian Crown Citadel, Karnelius stood before the translucent blue interface of the Empire System. The air shimmered faintly with magical energy as lines of glowing script and floating icons hovered in front of him. Despite having already explored much of the system's core features—territory management, treasury, minister control, military tabulation, and the empire shop—he had a feeling there was still more hidden beneath its polished surface.
He narrowed his eyes, flicking through menus. "There has to be more," he muttered, his finger swiping through dozens of submenus. Then, nestled beneath a faintly glowing icon labeled [Miscellaneous Functions], he saw something he hadn't noticed before.
> [Empire Lottery System – Test Your Fortune, Shape Your Fate!]
Karnelius raised a brow. "A lottery?"
The icon pulsed faintly, almost beckoning him. He tapped it.
A massive wheel appeared in the air, its outer rim segmented into countless compartments—each labeled with items ranging from C-Rank resources to S-Rank relics, and even rare SS-Rank titles blurred behind question marks. At the center was a blazing message:
> First-Time Bonus: One Free Spin! Guaranteed S-Rank Item!
"Guaranteed S-Rank?" Karnelius smirked. "Now we're talking."
He tapped the spin button.
The wheel erupted into motion, spinning with a deep hum that reverberated through the chamber. Gold, red, and violet light flickered wildly as the segments flew by—enchanted beasts, mana stones, ancient blueprints, mysterious crystals…
Then, with a final pulse, the wheel slowed and landed on a glowing sigil with ancient runes etched around its edge.
> [S-Rank: Orb of Genesis – Summon One Billion Citizens Across All Races]
For a moment, Karnelius was stunned. "One... billion?" he whispered, reading the description again.
> Item: Orb of Genesis
Rank: S
Function: Instantly summon and integrate 1,000,000,000 sentient beings from diverse races into your empire. Citizens will possess foundational knowledge, language fluency, and automatic loyalty to the throne. Their distribution will be adjusted based on the climate and traits of each province.
Note: Citizens summoned are fully functional and capable of working, studying, building, and serving in all aspects of civil and military life.
A radiant orb materialized before him, floating gently in the air. Swirling within its core were the silhouettes of countless beings—beastkin, elves, dwarves, humans, nagas, orcs, drakes, spirits, and more—all waiting to be born into the world.
Karnelius reached out and gently took the Orb of Genesis into his palm. It was warm, heavy with destiny. His heart pounded as the magnitude of what he had acquired set in. This wasn't just a gift—it was the cornerstone of a civilization.
"A billion souls," he said quietly, "from across the races… "
He turned toward the vast balcony, where the winds of Solmara danced across the plains. The world was still empty.
But not for long
With this Orb of Genesis, Karnelius could summon one billion citizens from across time, space, and worlds—beings of various races, faiths, and legacies. They would come not as slaves or lost souls but as citizens loyal to the Empire, bound by destiny and awakened to purpose.
And so, with one command, the summoning began. The skies above the empire shimmered, warping with celestial light. Pillars of radiant energy descended into each of the eight provinces, lighting up the land like veins of a divine circulatory system.
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Solmara Province – The Heartland (Capital)
Population: 250 Million
Solmara, the beating heart of the empire, became home to a carefully selected blend of races who could nurture its agricultural richness and uphold its grandeur.
Humans (120M): Chosen for their adaptability and strong sense of governance, they became the administrative backbone, farmers, civil officers, and merchants.
Halflings (60M): With their affinity for farming and love for community, they managed the sprawling farmlands, growing crops enhanced by magic.
High Elves (30M): Graceful and wise, they oversaw irrigation networks, magical weather regulation, and academia.
Dryads (20M): Spirits of nature, bonded to trees and rivers, tended the magical crops and regulated natural mana flow in the rivers.
Golemic Artisans (20M): Stone-skinned humanoids who built aqueducts, mills, and ornate bridges with precision and power.
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Vardun Peaks – The Mountain Province
Population: 100 Million
The treacherous but mineral-rich Vardun Peaks drew the hardiest of races.
Dwarves (50M): The master miners and smiths claimed the caverns, extracting enchanted ore and forging weapons of legend.
Draconic Hybrids (20M): Beings with dragon blood, they became aerial cavalry, trainers of wyverns, and sky sentinels.
Mountain Orcs (15M): Tough-skinned and disciplined, they manned the cliff fortresses and defended the highlands.
Gargoyles (10M): Winged stone beings, living guardians who perched along the cliffs and acted as scouts.
Frost Trolls (5M): Cold-resistant warriors who worked in the snow-clad mines and trained as berserkers.
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Nytherian Vale – The Forest Province
Population: 150 Million
A haven of magic and nature, this mystical land became a sanctuary for nature-bound races.
Wood Elves (60M): Masters of herbalism, enchantments, and nature-based rituals.
Beastkin (30M): Foxfolk, catfolk, and wolfkin, adept at animal taming, patrolling the wilds, and forging deep kinships with beasts.
Sylphs (20M): Air spirits in humanoid form, tending the canopy and controlling weather within the forest.
Fae (15M): Mischievous yet brilliant beings who maintained forest balance, illusions, and ancient secrets.
Treants (10M): Sentient treefolk who protected sacred groves and acted as ancient wisdom-keepers.
Slimes (15M): Versatile magical creatures used in alchemy, cleaning, and even energy farming.
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Veridan Coast – The Coastal Province
Population: 120 Million
The maritime soul of the Empire, teeming with trade, discovery, and naval strength.
Merfolk (50M): Ruling the seas and reefs, they oversaw underwater farming and security.
Sea Elves (25M): Experts in maritime navigation, airship operation, and commerce.
Humans (20M): Merchant families, naval captains, and diplomatic envoys.
Tritons (15M): Warriors of the deep, patrolling ocean trenches and guarding treasures.
Crabfolk and Shellkin (10M): Engineers of underwater cities and coral infrastructure.
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Tharaxis Expanse – The Arid Frontier
Population: 90 Million
A brutal land of sand and fire, yet teeming with mystery and resilience.
Desert Orcs (30M): Nomadic warriors who ride flame lizards and defend the dunes.
Efreeti-Blooded (20M): Fire-affinity mortals descended from fire elementals, expert in volcanic forging.
Djinnkin (15M): Illusionists, spies, and artifact seekers in the ruined cities.
Sand Elves (10M): Graceful survivalists and beast riders who adapt to extreme terrain.
Scorpionkin (15M): Fierce subterranean diggers and war beasts, highly disciplined.
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Glaciera Domain – The Frozen Realm
Population: 70 Million
Only the strongest could survive the frigid north.
Frostborn Humans (20M): Survivors forged in ice, built the cities into glaciers.
Ice Elves (15M): Masters of frost magic, rune enchanting, and elemental spirits.
Yeti (10M): Gentle giants acting as builders, haulers, and protectors.
Snow Dwarves (10M): Tunneling deep beneath the permafrost to find arctic mana stones.
Auroran Spirits (15M): Ethereal beings tied to the northern lights, bringing prophecy and defense.
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Lunareth Basin – The Mystic Lake Province
Population: 90 Million
A land where dreams and magic intertwined.
Moon Elves (40M): Practitioners of dream and light magic, artists, oracles, and illusionists.
Spirans (15M): Amphibious philosophers and water monks attuned to the lake.
Dreamwalkers (10M): Humanoids capable of traversing dreams and casting spells through sleep.
Celestialkin (15M): Starborn beings, emissaries of fate and prophecy.
Humans (10M): Diplomats, scribes, scholars, and temple builders.
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Emberreach – The Volcanic Province
Population: 130 Million
The industrial core, ablaze with fire and creation.
Lavaborn (50M): Fireproof beings who walked rivers of lava, crafting machinery of war.
Fire Dwarves (30M): The ultimate blacksmiths and rune engineers.
Ifrit (20M): Fire spirits in humanoid form, powering steam engines and magical furnaces.
Hellhounds and Beast Tamers (10M): Raising fire beasts for battle.
Demonblooded Mortals (20M): Strong, disciplined, and bound by ancient pacts of loyalty.