CHAPTER 221: CHAPTER 196 [ARCHITECT] VILUNE

In the small grassland within the Great Swamp, Lin Ke was surveying the area, followed by his entourage, and further behind were magical beasts like the Phoenix and the Fernwood Golden-eyed Wolf.

"Young Master Lin Ke, this place is indeed suitable for building a city." [Architect] Vilune advised Lin Ke on city planning: "Sturdy land; safe rivers."

He held a small glowing hammer in his hand, tapping here and there on the ground, then closed his eyes to sense.

Eventually, they stood at the edge of the grassland, at the river’s entrance.

"Very good, with quite the expansive area." Lin Ke was satisfied with this.

He wanted to establish a political center, research center, technological center, and commercial center.

While Azanen would be the agricultural center, entertainment center, and industrial center.

The Great Wall Fortress was to be the military center.

It was about twenty kilometers from the Great Wall Fortress, neither too far nor too close, just right.

In this regard, Great Wilderness City here doesn’t need extensive farmlands but needs policies, talent, and environment. Food can be transported in.

"Then it’s decided, the city will be built here!" Lin Ke immediately announced his decision.

With its beautiful scenery, water, and forests, and the Fernwood Golden-eyed Wolf suitable as a "Plant Researcher," this was the perfect place to build a city.

"Then, I shall start by fixing the sewage system." Vilune smiled: "May I trouble Mr. Lin Ke to hand over the ’Rock Holy Grail’ to me."

Lin Ke waved his right hand, taking out the magical artifact that resembled a rock goblet from his Space Ring.

This was a treasure that Garoce promised to give to Vilune as a reward for hiring him to build the city, an eighth-level magical artifact.

The Rock Holy Grail had two rings, which Vilune held with anticipation, closing his eyes as the power of the [Architect] surged into the Rock Holy Grail.

The rock fragments on the Rock Holy Grail trembled and fell off, turning into powder and merging into the ground, leaving only a shadow of the grail in Vilune’s grip.

Suddenly, Vilune opened his eyes and shouted lightly: "Rhythm of the Earth!"

He spread his arms wide, causing the shadow of the Rock Holy Grail to spin wildly, emitting beams of gray-white light, which sunk into the ground.

Instantly, the entire ground shook like waves; fortunately, the magical beasts above had already been driven away, otherwise, many would have perished.

But even with this wave, it is estimated that many still died.

After the ground shook, masses of soil and rocks gathered into the air, forming a giant cubic hollow spanning at least eight thousand square kilometers, slowly appearing before their eyes.

And in the sky, those soil and rock debris swirled continuously, as Vilune waved both hands in front of the Rock Holy Grail, infusing it with powerful energy.

"Foundation Stone of the Earth."

Vilune gently exclaimed, and the Rock Holy Grail suddenly produced streams of pure gray-white liquid.

Vilune then waved his hand again, dispersing the energy from the Rock Holy Grail, soaking into the soil flying above.

The characteristic of the Rock Holy Grail had been brought to its fullest extent by Vilune!

Those soil particles suddenly began to solidify, layer by layer tightening inward, forming a single massive "floor."

This was the sewer soil and foundation for an entire city!

Vilune could manipulate it all single-handedly!

Indeed, specialization matters.

If Lin Ke had tried, he probably wouldn’t achieve such results even at level seventeen or eighteen, in terms of soil control.

Vilune was practically a Behemoth capable of moving mountains!

Just like birds can soar freely, while even the best flying fish can only briefly hover.

Behemoths can move mountains, dragons can fly.

[Knights] can charge, [Architects] can build cities.

The [Architect] was indeed the right choice!

Lin Ke was very satisfied, watching Vilune manipulate the massive foundation, blocking out the sky, as it slowly descended and fit snugly into the ground.

"Phew, the hardest part is done. Now it’s about taking time to refine the details."

Vilune wiped the light sweat from his forehead, and with a gesture of his right hand, some stone fragments flew off the ground, re-attaching to the shadow of the Rock Holy Grail, and reformed it.

"Mr. Lin Ke, here you go." Vilune handed the Rock Holy Grail back to Lin Ke.

Lin Ke took it back; this Rock Holy Grail was only to be handed over upon final city acceptance as a reward, but it would still be lent to Vilune during the process.

Vilune was a friend of Garoce and was trustworthy.

"I’ve got to admit, the Rock Holy Grail is quite impressive, very suited for me." Vilune praised the Rock Holy Grail, like a mage finding a suitable Magic Staff.

"Your human professionals are much better than us." The Phoenix couldn’t help but express envy at this moment.

As a legend, it seldom envied anything, as its existence itself was an object of envy for countless magical beasts.

Yet, it still envied humans.

"What is your profession?" At this point, Lin Ke was somewhat curious.

Magical beasts can also take up professions, though generally different from those of humans.

"My profession is [Flame Bird], it’s a part of the bloodline from my inherited memory." The Phoenix slightly spread its wings, releasing a few wisps of flame: "But my strength leans more towards omnipresent wind than fiery heat."

Limitations.

For magical beasts, the professions they can choose are mostly passed down through bloodline.

Unlike humans, who have the freedom of postnatal choice.

"Hmm, not a bad profession." Lin Ke commented lightly, without much ado, being able to become legendary was already one in billions, what more could one desire?

"By the way, I need to open a road from here to the Great Wall Fortress, and also from the Great Wall Fortress to Azaenn Castle."

Lin Ke continued: "I’ll leave this task to you. Can you handle it, Phoenix?"

Bound by a master-servant contract and influenced by the laws of the Insomnia Emperor, the Phoenix naturally couldn’t refuse.

But it was still shocked by Lin Ke’s grand scheme.

Not just it, other King of Magical Beasts and Lin Ke’s followers were also shocked.

"Master, that won’t be an easy expense." John couldn’t help reminding him.

Lin Ke chuckled: "We have the help of the Phoenix and others, don’t we? Asking for their assistance doesn’t cost anything." Even as he smiled, cold indifference was clear in Lin Ke’s eyes.

These King of Magical Beasts were accomplices of the Eldest Prince; not being killed was already lucky enough for them. Just doing some labor, so what?

"Yes, yes, we are indeed your slaves." As Lin Ke’s gaze swept over them, the Phoenix lowered its head, and the Green Water Python and Bloodthirsty Barbarian Bull also bowed to show submission.

However, in their hearts, they were also contemplating, as long as their respective tribes didn’t have to exert effort, the work could be left to those tribes without legends and deities.

"Three years, I want this road completed in three years." Lin Ke extended his fingers, his eyes scanning the three magical beasts one by one: "As for the road construction materials, I will instruct you on what to do."

"Three years? Your Highness Lin Ke is truly generous." The Phoenix was pleasantly surprised.

Three years?

It could be completed in a small month!

"Firstly, do not disturb other magical beasts, do not disrupt the peace of the Great Swamp, and ensure the protection of plants and animals along the road..."

Lin Ke began to outline his demands.

No choice, it’s environmental protection!

Don’t say another world doesn’t need environmental protection; look at the Great Wall being built, the surrounding area had no grass growing for miles, looking like a desert.

If not for the later scattering of blood and corpses, the land would likely have been turned into a desert!

Keep up with environmental protection! Protect the ecological environment!

He didn’t want future flora and fauna to go extinct because of him.

For example, the Merman race years ago, if not extinct, Merman roots could likely be mass-produced.

Biological resources are the most precious treasures of the Great Swamp.