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On the deck of the steamship, Xiar and Warner stood together, gazing at the continent gradually emerging in the distance.
"Xiar, your mental strength has improved to a level that I can hardly comprehend," Warner sighed.
When they first met, Xiar's mental prowess was inferior to his own, yet in just a short time, it had skyrocketed several times over.
Now, even though Xiar stood right in front of him, Warner could not sense his presence. It was as if Xiar were merely an illusion enveloped by an invisible mental aura.
"It's nothing. I just had some fortunate encounters earlier that led to a qualitative leap in my mental strength," Xiar replied.
As soon as he spoke, Warner felt Xiar's presence, like a towering mountain that brought an overwhelming sense of pressure.
He shifted uncomfortably and turned his head to the side. "You seemed to have quite a bit of fun with those pirates earlier. Why didn't you just suppress them directly?"
"I just wanted to pass the time. After all, I possess absolute power; I can do as I please. No one dares to question me when I turn black into white or blur the lines between good and evil. Don't you think that's exhilarating?" Xiar said with a sly smile.
Memories of the ancient civilization known as the Empire flashed through his mind—one that had faced countless calamities in modern times.
It seemed that those invaders acted with similar impunity, using the logic of robbers to justify their plundering.
Wherever one went, justice could only be established on the foundation of absolute force. To reason with someone strong, one must possess enough power to command respect; otherwise, one would end up like those pirates, at the mercy of Xiar's whims.
Warner's expression remained calm; he did not seem overly concerned. "As long as you're happy. I just want to know what your plans are once we reach Storm Harbor."
"The countless creatures' Evolution hasn't erupted yet to create a terrifying Beast Tide, and Farn County remains under the Empire's absolute control. If you act recklessly, you'll undoubtedly face suppression from the Empire."
"First, I'll gently take control of Stormwind's upper echelons, then seize military and political power within a month if possible. Next, I'll use the pretext of Barbarian invasions to massively expand our military presence and turn Storm Harbor into a city under martial law, suppressing all dissenters." As Xiar spoke casually, he uttered words that could easily warrant a death sentence under imperial law.
"Let's hurry. Only by mastering everything can we efficiently allocate resources to establish your Totem Armament factory and Stone Golem armory. I'm curious if the world you envision will come to be—a new world where everyone is a powerhouse."
"You will see it."
Xiar made no promises, but the confidence in his words was unmistakable.
In the Harrison Empire, with so many counties, it was impossible to have enough Third-Level Spirit Masters to oversee everything. In Storm Harbor, there was only one Third-Level Spirit Master responsible for managing all the Spirit Masters in Farn County.
As long as he could deal with this person, Farn County would open its doors to him, allowing him to do as he pleased!
Of course, Xiar needed to consider how to resolve this without drawing attention from others.
Now, with the opening of the Source Gate approaching, Xiar only needed to hold on for a few more months before he could be completely free.
At that time, when the entire world fell into endless chaos, it would be a golden opportunity for someone like him to rise without having to worry about the old powers!
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Pirate Island was less than a thousand miles from Storm Harbor. The steamship sailed across the vast ocean, and by early morning of the second day, the outline of the continent came into view.
When the sun rose, the steamship docked at Storm Harbor, and a group of people disembarked.
Xiar spread his arms and smiled, "Indeed, this air feels the most familiar; this is the taste of home!"
The memories of his original body influenced him, making him instinctively regard Farn County as his hometown. During his time in Morent, he always felt a sense of loneliness from being adrift.
Now, after three months, he had finally returned, and his body and mind instantly felt relaxed and at ease.
"Ugh, it seems like the smell of coal smoke mixed with cow dung," Warner said, pinching his nose and stepping away from a puddle of yellow substance beneath his feet.
"There’s no way around it. With low productivity, we can’t quickly popularize the latest machines. However, I will definitely turn this place into the most modern metropolis in the world!" Xiar waved his hand dismissively.
Storm Harbor was considered the most prosperous place in Farn County, yet it still couldn't shake off the backwardness of feudal times.
Steam engines had indeed appeared, but their high prices meant they remained a luxury only affordable to noble merchants.
The vast majority were applied to steamships and trains, and there were hardly any steam locomotives to be found throughout Storm Harbor.
Most of the cargo transport at the port still relied on laborers or oxen and horses.
As a result, the port was filled with the stench of excrement and sweat, making it quite nauseating.
In comparison, although Morent had not popularized steam engines either, they possessed highly developed biotechnology that transformed various organisms into transportation tools, effectively addressing the issue from another angle.
Xiar had already considered Storm Harbor as his own possession and was naturally prepared to invest significant effort into a complete overhaul…
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In the western part of Tirisfal County, near the mountain range bordering Antu County.
Strong monsters roamed here, covered in scales that shimmered like amethyst, occasionally flashing with sparks of electricity.
These creatures had two rows of sharp serrated blades and a single purple horn atop their heads, resembling hulking rhinoceroses.
Yet, such terrifying monsters were now crawling at the feet of a young girl, emitting deep purring sounds from their throats as if they were trying to please her.
A girl draped in a garment woven from Purple Scales Armor sat upright on a Bone Throne, her gaze filled with a hint of confusion as she stared into the starry sky.
Then, a giant bird with a wingspan of over ten meters descended, its wings landing gracefully on the ground, allowing the passenger above to disembark slowly.
The man's face was shrouded in mist, making it impossible to see clearly.
His light green robe seemed to embody endless vitality, with surging Life Energy flowing through it, causing the surrounding horde of monsters to gaze at him with greedy eyes.
However, the aura he exuded was overwhelmingly powerful, like that of a Monarch, forcing all the monsters to lower their heads, too intimidated to attack.
"Very good. By a twist of fate, you have obtained the Thunder Seal and become recognized as the Queen by this group of Thunder Beasts. Submit to me, and I will grant you even greater power!" The man's magnetic voice resonated like a Monarch issuing commands, compelling one to kneel in submission.
Yet, the mark on the girl's forehead radiated a glow; she did not fall to her knees but instead asked in confusion, "Do you know Xiar?"
"Xiar? Is that your name?"
The girl held her head in bewilderment. "I don't know; I only know that it is a very important name to me."
"Very well. Become my subordinate, and I will help you find that person." The man's tone was cold and devoid of any expression.
"Since you possess the Thunder Seal, this Source Artifact, I hereby appoint you as the Queen of Thunder, one of my future Nine Kings!"
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