The Role of the Golden Rule

The war in the City of Law has lasted for more than 20 years.

Or perhaps the battle had already begun before the merchant Ailini was even born, and she was even older than Linsey!

Although the Righteous Walker is powerful and is the undisputed ruler of the City of Law.

But this does not change the fundamental fact that Righteous Walker is also a profession, one of the paths taken by countless awakened individuals.

This means that there is not only one person Righteous Walker.

The succession to rule in the [City of Law] is not based on bloodline or apprenticeship. Instead, it involves a voting mechanism, similar to a city-state election, where city representatives gather their opinions.

In a world where the strong wield absolute power.

This is indeed a rare occurrence.

Unfortunately, the "City of Law" was a golden age that produced a wealth of talented people decades ago.

Even more regrettably, those Righteous Walker path often exhibit strong biases.

Just then, the previous king died suddenly.

The clash of ideologies and wills was ignited by an accident, which led to a protracted war.

According to those who left the City of Law.

For more than a decade, thanks to the social system maintained by past laws, the Awakened Ones managed to keep the fight confined to the upper echelons.

But in recent years, the situation has gradually spiraled out of control.

Ordinary people's lives were also caught up in this disaster, and the fiercest flames were burning in that world.

"So when I left, it just so happened that the conflict was escalating."

Farewell to the businesswoman girl.

Linsey left the other person's room and looked at her own Attribute Panel.

——"Human Wisdom Codex"

As a treasure engraved on the Thorned Law Sword.

The Human Wisdom Codex, the Thorned Necklace, and the White Blade are all heirlooms of the King of the City of Law, holding a status comparable to the Cross Scepter and the White Dove Scepter.

"To save lives, even something as symbolic as the rightful heir can be given away?"

"Or is this the strong obsession of those Righteous Walker?"

Linsey was a little confused about what Alvitte was thinking.

But he also understood one thing: even if the Righteous Walker saved Anville Village...

As an important grain-producing area in the City of Law, and located on a remote border, the village's situation would be dire should a full-scale war break out.

"Well--"

Linsey returned to her small plot of land, her mind heavy with worries.

He casually picked up a wooden stake, threw it on the ground, sat on it, and began to examine his surroundings while also studying his newly upgraded abilities.

[Shop Management: Designate a property and convert it into a business building.]

Note: Blacksmith Shop, potion shops, bathhouses, inns, casinos, brothels, slave markets... players can freely operate any industry they wish!

"This came at just the right time."

Looking at the empty land in front of her, Linsey could only marvel at how perfectly timed the skill had appeared.

Although he made a considerable sum of money from Ailini.

But considering the long journey ahead and the opportunity to make money, Linsey wasn't going to let it slip by.

"Make money..."

Linsey realized what was happening belatedly.

The Golden Ring in the Rhine River is in the Equipment Slot, constantly providing Linsey with the Golden Rule buff.

Without a doubt, he had just made a fortune.

The arrival of the young merchant girl, the supplies in Linsey's bag, and the successful transaction.

Everything seemed to be unfolding logically.

But in reality, all of this happened at just the right moment when Linsey realized she was short of money!

Could this be interpreted as a manifestation of the Golden Rule's power of destiny?

As she pondered this, Linsey also had some ideas about building a residence, and took the opportunity to test her skills in [Shop Management].

In the Courtyard in the Forest World, obtaining wood is very simple.

Even if people didn't want to go out of the city to cut down trees themselves, there were specialized timber industries in the city that served the people.

Linsey spent half an hour going to the Commercial Street in the South City.

Just the right amount of luck started to work again.

He happened to stumble upon a batch of timber merchants' leftover stock. Some of the remaining mahogany, teak, chestnut, and rainwood were sold to Linsey at a bargain price of 20 Silver Coin! Things went too smoothly.

So much so that on her way back, Linsey even looked at the goods in other shops in the market.

Compare the prices of normal goods.

He was certain that Ailini's deal with him was fair, and that she hadn't cheated him, a newcomer to the city, on the payment.

"Is this all due to the Golden Rule?"

Linsey returned alone to the northeast of Lookout Point City.

He pulled open the Workbench.

Beams, floors, wall pillars—all sorts of timber needs can be met in an instant with the help of skills.

The next step is simply the process of building the house.

Even though Linsey only has one hand for mobility, with his current strength of over 30, building a house is as easy as stacking blocks.

"Hi!"

"Linsey, do you need my help?"

Ailini, who lived next door, leaned out of her window and waved to Linsey in a friendly manner.

"I've never built a house with my own hands before!"

Linsey politely declined, "No need, I can handle this myself."

Fifteen minutes later.

Linsey inserted several positioning posts into the ground.

At the same time, they saw Ailini from next door come out of her house and drive her carriage south of the South City.

"Is this the way to the Commercial Street?"

Linsey said thoughtfully, "It seems the materials I sold to her will keep this guy busy too."

During the transaction.

Linsey had already confirmed the contents of Ailini's bag.

Although she is an awakened merchant, most of the goods that Ailini carries are still items that people need in their daily lives.

There are only a handful of special items that possess Essence.

"No wonder her attitude became so eager after I took those things out."

Linsey smiled and remarked.

He diligently renovated his new home, and the surrounding pedestrians took it for granted.

However, some residents living nearby noticed Linsey's actions and would often come up to chat with her, showing appropriate goodwill towards this new neighbor.

After saying hello.

They even gave Linsey two papayas and a pineapple.

By evening, the basic structure of the new house had been completed on the open space.

The well wasn't far from Linsey's house, but they wanted to save as much effort as possible.

Linsey dug an Infinite Water Pool in her house.

Continue working on the details inside the house.

As the sun gradually sets and disappears into the forest, leaving only a faint glow.

Linsey, who was installing windows in her room, saw three figures walking from the end of the street.

He clapped his hands and hurried out to greet them.

"Lord Ke Saiwei Lait!"

Linsey greeted him politely.

The Seventh Stage wizard Ke Saiwei Lait, appeared here, followed by two strangers whom Linsey had never seen before.

The elderly wizard nodded and introduced:

"Linsey, this is Life Scholar Kang Qi, and this is physician Ma Wei An."

"One of them wants to know more about Black Mountain, while the other is here to treat your illness."