Nightmare Patriarch

This was both a symbol of humanity's diligence and the will of living creatures to survive. Humans were like ants—wherever they appeared, they seemed to have endless strength to make the place they lived better.

Three days passed slowly, and Dole received an official document from Wasen Fort. Albis City had formally been established, and from that day onward, Dole had been granted authority.

Only then did he discover that once Albis City had been designated at the county-prefecture level, aside from the initial substantial fiscal allocation, it also gained the authority to establish at least five subordinate county towns. These five county towns would still be under his leadership. He could govern the output and population of every territory within their bounds; over anyone born there, he held the power of life and death. It could truly be said that he covered the sky with one hand.

Dole was somewhat surprised when he read the document. So county-prefecture-level cities had such authority?

For now, Dole could not spare attention for establishing county towns. Only once Albis City gradually developed could it radiate outward in every direction. If this place could not be built up, then any such radiance would be for nothing.

But once the document arrived, he could start on the city walls. The boundaries of Albis City had long been set, but it had never had walls. Now, at last, it would.

Moreover, once the city was established, he had the authority to set up the various offices of the City Lord's Mansion, appoint a deputy city lord, and so on. The Glory Wizard Alliance branch could also be formally established here, while the Adventurer Guild, Mercenary Guild, and Potion Makers Guild could all officially get underway.

Only after confirmation from the Empire could this city be