William Williams
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(Sorry guys. Ch 957 got posted twice as both Ch 956 and Ch 957, I have uploaded the real Ch 956. If something like this happens again, please @ me in discord. Webnovel does not send notifications to me when you comment. Agains, really sorry.) In Adhania, as well as most of the parts around it, the pervading norm of the times was that women were by their very nature discriminated against for being 'less important than the men'. And this mindset was made very prevalent by many of the customs of…-
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"Come brothers! Let's go inside. It's already getting late and veryone is waiting for you!" With the initial pleasantries done, the two sisters, Layla and Nayla then quickly invited their father and brother upstairs, while leading the way. And weary from their entire day of revelry, everyone was quick to accept. So they quickly made their way up the spiraling staircase, hastily crossing each floor that they found to be illuminated by large hanging braizers burning chopped wood or coal, with the…
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On a mild mid afternoon, under the sight of the setting sun, Alexander personally sacrificed the bathed and scented bulls and cows under the altar of goddess Gaia's status, staining the white marbled floors red with blood. While a group of priests right next to him chanted various religious phrases, glorifying Alexander and his deed and pleading Gaia to favor Her son even more. Many in the crowd too joined in the prayer, the resultant voice reverberating across the whole city, making the entire…
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As it could be seen, Alexander had divided the triumph into three distinctive parts. First, the people were shown all the loot that was captured. Second, they were shown who it was who captured it. And so the third naturally involved showing the people who aided him in this endeavor. Meaning it was time for the army to make its appearance. For this occasion, Alexander hence had the whole of his forces, i.e. all of the remaining 15,000 men that were still with him, participate in the parade,…
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As the Tibian nobles slowly passed through the streets and disappeared into the distance, the first part of the parade, the educational and propaganda part of it finally came to an end. Now it was time for the celebrations. Now it was time to show the heroes who had brought all the things the crowd was shown. Now it was time for the victors to make their appearance. And entering the sights of the people, leading the whole procession was none other than the man himself. And what an entrance it…
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The crowd had definitely never seen a king or any other member of the royalty in their life. And certainly not one all dressed up in chains. Thus upon seeing them now, they cheered. And then swept up by the ongoing spectacle, they took the opportunity to mock and jeer at them to their heart's content, not wishing to miss out on this once in a lifetime chance. "That's the king? The one that kneeled in front of our lord?" "He looks so young! No wonder he lost!" "Hahaha! Hey pup! You grown…
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Just like the noblemen were glinting and salivating at the prized male slaves, a few, very small number of noble ladies also giggled at them in private, "Too bad the pasha did not choose to make these slaves walk naked. I would have loved seeing what their packages looked it… all flopping around." "Hehehe, yes that would have quite the sight. Ahhh! I wonder you good they taste? The ones at home are getting so boring." "Hehehe, my lady… you are insatiable…" In the triumph, succeeding the…
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The propaganda drive to show just how rich and prosperous Tibias was and thus how great an accomplishment it was for Alexander to conquer them worked very well with the crowd. The fertile farmlands, the fantastical fishes, the abundant fruits and vegetables, and even the carcass of a mythical dragon all caused the people to cry out in elation. "To think Tibias was so rich! I never knew!" "Haha right! I always assumed they were poor beggars." "Mmmm, I always wondered why the Pasha would want to…
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The large, almost billboard sized paintings depicting Alexander's victories were undoubtedly a huge propaganda drive, done to show the man's prowess in battle and establish his authority as a conqueror among the hearts of the common people. So in the retelling, he was depicted as being a perfect all rounder, as a genius tactician, a skillful general, and a brave warrior fighting right on the frontlines with the men themselves, all at the same time. And the crowd loved this all competent look,…
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Despite all their impediment, the caravan was indeed able to make it to Zanzan before Alexander reached the city, reaching it on the evening of the next day. Although even this favorable traversal did not spare the son from the usual earful by his father. "Bah! I told you the pasha would be able to cover the remaining distance in a day at most! The road here is very good! We barely got a decent spot." "We could have gotten much better ones if you had not slept with that cheap whore and made us so…
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