Sarah Martinez
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In the distant corridors of Adam's estate, where the portal had been installed, the owner of the estate stood before the door. Although he had some thoughts and doubts, his determination did not waver. "If building a city and its development were the first steps to success and the foundation, then the rest of the steps must be equally reliable," Adam mumbled, glancing at the sunrise and the barely visible rays of light. He opened the door. The room was ordinary. Not the least bit…-
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The city of Sedyon was constantly evolving, capturing the attention of many traders and aristocrats as each day passed. With Elizabeth's assistance, Adam managed to expand the branches of the Idorvam Bank, thus attracting more clients who willingly deposited their money. Microcredit services also emerged, offering substantial sums for short periods in exchange for high-interest rates, which became common practice for some traders. Regarding newspapers, they had already been introduced into…
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After an hour of rest, Adam and his companions, accompanied by a butler, arrived at another part of the castle where an open space offered a panoramic view of the starry sky. Although the others were shielded from the weather by glass, for Adam, this room was simply packed with formations. He put on his Glasses of Truth and utilized the full extent of his mental abilities to memorize the weaknesses of other people. This was to help him take steps in the future to protect himself. To his surprise, he…
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After flattering words, the butler asked Adam and his wives to follow him. By the way, Amarantha chose the name "Catherine" for her false identity, to use it temporarily and avoid trouble. Although Adam wanted everyone to know about their relationship, he couldn't reveal it until he was confident in his abilities. The castle was bustling with activity due to an upcoming event. Despite the women's glances toward Adam and the men's looks toward Amarantha and Elyra, no one yet knew about them. However,…
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With every step, an unknown figure compelled the hero group to tense up and turn their gaze toward the corridor leading to the castle's main hall. The footsteps drew nearer with each passing moment until they beheld the emergence of a tall figure from the dark corridors. The first thing the members of the hero group noticed was an elegant formal suit, followed by the visage of a handsome man with long white hair and gray eyes, sporting serpent-like pupils. Goat horns adorned his forehead, and behind…
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Next was Mary, who coughed, almost spitting out bits of pizza, when Adam addressed her by name. With the help of Elyra, who conjured a water sphere, she managed to swallow the remaining pizza and take a sigh of relief. "Oh... sorry, I didn't expect you'd react like that," Adam apologized, waiting for her to recover. Once Mary regained her ability to speak, she took a deep breath and shifted her stance. Faking a cough, she put on a serious expression and began her report. "Today, there weren't as…
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After discussing all the terms, Elizabeth's subordinate, a wizard, managed to construct a two-way portal within two days. It was placed in a remote room of the estate, strictly off-limits to all the servants. For the sake of caution and security, Adam requested Amarantha to cover the room with formations, ensuring that any third parties entering the portal wouldn't be able to exit without permission. Though Adam wanted to trust Elizabeth, he couldn't take any risks. Hence, he took these measures.…
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With the order in hand, the palace servants led Elizabeth's knights to the brothel, while Adam, Amarantha, and Elizabeth herself headed to a cozy estate and settled in a spacious meeting hall. Before them was served aromatic tea, so precious that its value could sustain a whole family of twenty for several years. Yet, for Adam, these expenses had become ordinary, as his income grew with each passing day, and those same 1000 Platinum Dragon Stones no longer held great value for him – like loose…
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"Her Majesty would like to see Sedyon as part of Avalonia," Julia said with a strong and imposing tone, smiling softly at Adam. She behaved as if they were discussing something over a peaceful tea, though her words were somewhat sharp and direct. Furrowing his brows, Adam didn't immediately respond to Julia, who patiently waited. He glanced at Amarantha out of the corner of his eye, who appeared slightly annoyed, but upon catching Adam's gaze, she smiled gently at him. Taking charge of the…
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In those moments of reprieve, when the clear sky held no hint of clouds, it's worth pondering the origins of this peaceful atmosphere. Groans and the clanging of metal, accompanied by trembling earth, marked the residents of the city of Sedyon. "My Lord, an unidentified army is approaching us!" A loud cry echoed in the mayor's office, leaving all city officials stunned. Adam pushed his chair back and stood up, approaching the window that revealed a distant cloud of dust and the accompanying clamor.…
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