Once everyone dispersed and began moving according to the plans discussed, I was about to join then when I heard ‘Sir Jrino’s’ voice in my head.

  ‘Come back in the building and enter the second floor. The last door on your left is your office we are waiting inside.’

  Huh, well alright then. I told Richard I had to take care of something and made my way back into the building. After arriving on the second floor, I followed instructions and opened the door to what was supposed to be my office and stepped right in.

  What awaited me was Jrino standing to the side and a somewhat large office room. There was a large desk in the center of the office that looked to be made of some type of red-ish wood. Whatever it was it looked nice, and the large comfy chair that was made out of the same color wood, and adorned with beautiful black leather upholstery, that waited behind it was the picture of elegance. In front of the desk were two smaller yet still somewhat elegant black leather chairs. It was a really nice set up but that was where it all stopped. There was nothing else in the room apart from Jrino standing in one corner and the massive desk and chairs next to it. That was when Jrino started talking.

  “That desk is made from the finest wood we could find within the scope of this project. It is made out of a tree that can withstand the attacks of someone in the Core Formation realm. It is a very expensive desk, as we were able to maintain that level of defense while building it. There is nothing else in the room as it was decided that you would decorate it as you see fit. This is your office. This is your City Lord Mansion. This is your City. In this City you are law, whatever you say goes, and whatever it is you want to do you can do. Whether it’s to rule with an iron fist, or to completely give up on ruling, you can do whatever it is you want. I am no longer the Outpost Leader. I am Jrino, a member of the Olirag Clan, and placed in charge of the other members from my Branch in the Clan that have taken up residence in your City.”

  He bowed his head deeply as he said that last part. Honestly this is a bit weird, but what can I do? This seems to be a part of his culture, or perhaps the culture of the Multiverse? The bowling and the Lord Raizen stuff is odd but at the end of the day it doesn’t really matter all that much. So, no use in trying to fight it.

  “I understand, thank you for that. Where are the others?”

  “Greja is setting up her shop, I believe it’s best you give it a visit soon. Eriog, the one who taught your friends, is getting things in order at the training facility. Kritch is setting up his smithy and Oras should also be setting up his shop.”

  “I see, I will visit them all when I get a chance…is there anything else you need to tell me?”

  “A few more things. Once you sit in that chair, a notification will pop up in front of you. You can decide what to do from there….”

  He then pulled out what looked to be a map from who knows where and laid it on the desk.

  “This is your City. The West Entrance is the main entry point, to the North is another entrance, closer to where a few warehouses and large facilities are located, and finally here towards the South is another entrance, one that is much smaller and is expected to be used primarily by you and other people of relevance.

  “With that being said the City has a total of 13 Districts. Upon entering from the West Entrance, on the left and right are Residential Districts 1 and 2. Both of which can hold roughly 100,000 people. Continuing on along the main road is the City Square where should have passed on the way here. Connected to it on the left and right sides are the Commercial Districts 1 and 2. All markets and shops will be expected to be located here. From there, are Residential Districts 3 and 4, both of which can hold roughly 50,000 people each. Past that, on your right will be Residential District 5, and only a few houses are located there. They are the largest.

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  “On the right side next to the North Entrance, is Facility District 1. Larger buildings are located there, like the training facility, and the barracks building. There is space for one or two more buildings of that size in the area. Straight ahead from F1 is W1 or Warehouse District 1. A few large buildings are there and meant for storage. Along the coast are H1, H2, and H3. The Harbor Districts. H1 is the largest and in the center of the harbor, H2 is on the North side and is slightly smaller. H3 is on the South side and meant for your use or other people you deem important.

  “Continuing on the South side is G1 or the Government District. It is where a building meant for the meeting and daily lives of Government Officials is located. Right next to it is the building we’re in now. The City Lord Mansion. That is everything I had to say, if you need me, you can always find me in the Barracks Building.”

  And with that the City Lord left calmly. Not even bothering to disappear like he typically did. He seemed a bit meek now compared to how he was previously. I’m not sure why that is but I won’t question it.

  Anyway, my own City huh. There’s a lot of work to do. I think my first stop needs to be Greja’s shop. I need to see the costs of everything. Which will help me determine what the rent of each home should be.

  Then I guess we need to figure out how we’re going to collect that rent…it’s not like we have a rent portal.

  Hmm…

  Okay, each house should be numbered or named or something, and the family or person that lives in it will be registered. Kind of like leasing agreement…no that’s exactly like a leasing agreement. And then once everything is settled, we can discuss the cost of actually buying a house. Yeah, I like that.

  At some point I found myself seated at the desk in the large chair, and it truly was comfortable. The notification that he mentioned popped up in front of me.

  Accept City Lord Position?

  Yes/No

  I selected yes, and the notification changed.

  Name Your City.

  Already starting with the big problems, I see. Hm. Alright let’s think about it. I could name it something like Infernal City, but I don’t think I like that very much. The City is brand new, so it isn’t really known for anything, apart from the fact that is it built on a cove. Ah, maybe I could have Cove in the name? Cove City…They might riot if I did that.

  Hm.

  Ah I got it, Eternal Cove City oh wait no…Black Cove City. Yeah, I like that, oh and the logo for the City could be a grey wall with a black flame on it.

  It’s probably better if someone else worked on the logo.

  Anyway, Black Cove City it is.

  Another notification popped up.

  You are now the City Lord of Black Cove City

  Would you like to register your City to the System?

  Yes/No?

  I believe this is the thing Jrino mentioned. Then my answer is no. I’m not ready for a target to be placed on my back just yet. I’m sure there are benefits and other things that would make it worth it but no rush.

  After I selected no, nothing else popped up so I’m guessing that was it.

  Welcome to Black Cove City

  City Lord – Raizen

  Okay I guess it wasn’t it. I’m going to assume everyone saw that, I just wonder if it was a planet, region or just a City-wide notification. I’ll find out with time, I guess.

  Hm, alright what else do I need to figure out? Oh, food and water and such. We don’t have any grocery stores, but I suppose we can start a government owned one. Hopefully there are animals outside that we can catch and rear, plus Grant is going to fish…wait where’s he going to get a boat?

  Sigh

  I rubbed my temples a bit and looked up absentmindedly and almost screamed.

  There was a woman standing in my office.

  The woma...er no. The Infernal Elder who I met in space was just standing in the middle of my office looking at me. How long had she been standing there?

  “9th Cycle. Good, but not good enough. You are weak. Where is your spear? Why is it not on your person? That is unbecoming of a Patriarch. You are a beacon of strength and unparalleled power. You should always behave as such. There is much work to be done.”