"Well, firstly, I noticed that this Iron Prison Dungeon is dark, damp, and shrouded in darkness, with extremely poor conditions. Furthermore, reviewing previous prison files revealed that many physically weak inmates died during their sentences due to illness that couldn't be treated. Clearly, this place isn't suitable for imprisoning criminals. Besides, the people of Chambord City are generally kind and honest; even if there are occasional crimes, they are usually minor offenses. Neighborly disputes shouldn't be subject to such torment and treatment. Therefore, I've decided to rebuild a simple prison outside the underground labyrinth and house ordinary prisoners there. Oleg, please get this done as soon as possible."
Oleg was taken aback.
He hadn't expected His King's first arrangement to be this. Logically, the Iron Prison Dungeon was impregnable, and no one had been able to escape from it for centuries; it was an excellent prison. But... However, Oleg dared not question the King's decision in the slightest. He quickly fawned over him, professing his loyalty. "Your Majesty is benevolent and compassionate towards your subjects. Oleg admires you greatly. Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will certainly complete the construction of this outer prison in the shortest possible time."
Sun Fei nodded, then added with concern, "Yes, very good. But remember, never disturb the people, and especially don't forcibly conscript civilians or increase their corvée labor... I think that dilapidated sanatorium for wounded soldiers in the city is no longer usable. Why don't you take some people and thoroughly renovate it, turning it into a prison? The royal family's resources are limited right now, so a simple repair will suffice."
Oleg knew his chance to show his loyalty had come, and he immediately declared, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, the royal family will not be required to pay a single penny for the prison repairs. Oleg is willing to cover all the costs himself."
Sun Fei was just waiting for him to say that.
He patted Oleg on the shoulder with a smile and nodded affirmatively, "Yes, I am very pleased that you have such loyalty. Remember, Alexander governs with a clear system of rewards and punishments. If you make contributions to Chambord City that can be recognized by everyone in the city, Alexander will certainly not let you suffer losses indefinitely."
After saying that, Sun Fei smiled and walked out of the water prison.
Encouraged by these words, Oleg's heart was filled with excitement.
Even the shoulder where the King had just gently patted him felt a warm current surge through his body. He knew that this prison renovation project was an excellent opportunity to prove himself, and he was determined to repair the prison even if it meant going bankrupt. Moreover, His Majesty the King had just made it very clear that this matter not only had to satisfy him, but also the entire city's populace... This hint gave him even more confidence.
After leaving the gloomy and terrifying Iron Prison Dungeon, Sun Fei did not have any guards accompany him. Instead, he leisurely strolled along the mountain path by himself, admiring the boundless beauty of the small town under the setting sun, humming a few lines of the "Flipping Pancake Song" with a smug air, and slowly made his way into the town.
Today's harvest was considerable. He had rectified the Iron Prison Dungeon and unexpectedly discovered a treasure like the map of the God and Demon Ruins. Sun Fei was in high spirits. The beautiful scenery and charming atmosphere made him feel an urge to roar to the sky.
As the sun set, its golden rays illuminated the night. By dinnertime, wisps of smoke rose from chimneys Chambord City. Weary birds returned to their nests, leaves settled in their foliage, and animals chirped and insects sang. The landscape was picturesque.
Sun Fei strolled through the city streets, not in a hurry to go back immediately.
He wanted to observe the daily lives of the city's residents up close. Everything here was quite novel to Sun Fei, who had traveled through time. It was as if he had suddenly stepped into the world of a fantasy movie from his previous life. The city's tall stone buildings, majestic statues, and various strange customs and traditions all exuded a unique charm that Sun Fei Sun Fei never experienced before. This not only broadened his horizons but also gave him a wonderful feeling of gradually merging into the world.
The small town was filled with tranquility and peace, like a paradise on earth.
Sun Fei's 'fame' in Chambord City was now unparalleled; everyone knew him. As he walked the streets, people would frequently come up to greet him. Fortunately, although the hierarchical system in the Azeroth Continent was strict, it wasn't like the ancient times of his previous life where one had to kneel and pay homage to a king immediately. This saved Sun Fei a lot of trouble. He smiled and responded to everyone as he strolled through the town, admiring its unique scenery. He was surprised to find that he seemed to have unknowingly become a part of this town, and a feeling of deep attachment was growing wildly in his heart like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
"Hey, you cunning Zaker, don't you dare run away..."
Suddenly, the sound of children's laughter filled the air. A clumsy little boy suddenly rushed out from a nearby alley and accidentally bumped into Sun Fei. The little guy stared at Sun Fei with his big, sapphire-like eyes. Behind him followed a group of children, boys and girls, all dirty and covered in dust. Some of them were even naked, grinning at Sun Fei.
To Sun Fei's surprise, he spotted Louis, the 12-year-old red-haired daughter of the white-haired hunk Pierce, in the crowd. This beautiful and delicate girl, like a crystal-clear porcelain doll, had her beautiful hair flowing down her back. There were a few gray stains on her fair face, making it hard to connect her with the cold and aloof little girl who had begged Sun Fei Sun Fei a few days ago to be her father's lover if he could save Pierce. After all, she was just a child, and it seemed that she only showed her lively and cheerful side when she was with her peers.
"It's His Majesty Alexander..."
As soon as Sun Fei spotted Little Louis, Little Louis recognized Sun Fei too. A hint of shyness and slyness flashed across his delicate, porcelain-doll-like face, and he and his friends immediately surrounded Sun Fei.
Soon, the common people of Chambord City who were passing by discovered this scene—
More and more mischievous children, as if they had discovered some new and exciting toy, quietly gathered in a circle on the small square by the street, their dirty little chins resting on their hands, their eyes wide with excitement. Every now and then, bursts of joyful laughter would erupt from them. And in the middle of the children, their supreme king Alexander, was telling a story with great expression, a sincere smile on his face, like a bard telling a tale to the children. He didn't mind the little ones' dirty appearance and held them close to his side.
" God of War of War, thank you for your generosity in bestowing upon us a brave and noble King."
Everyone who witnessed this scene felt something slowly growing within them. Some women, who had been furiously carrying brooms to find their sons to come home for dinner, were surprised and delighted to see their mischievous sons sitting in His Majesty the King's lap, listening intently to something. They stood aside quietly and waited.
In the middle of the circle.
"Haha, alright, alright, that's all for today. There are many more adventures of the evil magician Doraemon and his lazy servant Nobi Nobita. If you like, I can continue tomorrow. It's getting dark, so hurry home for dinner!" Sun Fei rubbed the dirty face of the little guy next to him, stood up, patted the dirt off his bottom, and laughed as he ended today's storytelling session.
"Oh... I really don't want to go home, it's no fun," the children complained.
The little ones, still reluctant to leave, looked at Sun Fei with shining, bright eyes. This filled Sun Fei with a sense of accomplishment, like winning a battle. He laughed heartily, "You're still young now, but when you grow up, you can become noble magicians and brave, righteous warriors, like the evil magician Doraemon, personally leading your servants through countless interesting stories..."
"But we can't become magicians or warriors... Your Majesty, my father only knows how to forge iron, so I might only be able to become a blacksmith in the future," one of the little ones said with great regret.
"Yes, no magician is willing to take a commoner's child as an apprentice, and we don't have any Dou Qi manuals..." Another little boy, his bottom bare, looked utterly dejected. "Our family is too poor; we can't even get enough to eat. My father said he's sending me to Viscount Louis's mansion to work as a servant the day after tomorrow..."
" In Chambord City, only the sons of nobles and wealthy merchants can afford tutors..." Speaking of this, the red-haired elf Louis blinked his big, dark eyes. "If only someone were willing to teach us... Too bad my lazy father doesn't know any Dou Qi at all, humph!"
The children were momentarily disappointed. The smiles vanished from their dirty little faces, replaced by a melancholy beyond their years. What child doesn't dream of being a hero? What child doesn't want to be a hero admired by all? Unfortunately, cruel reality extinguished their dreams before they could even take root. Their low social status and the pressure of survival robbed them of the right to pursue their dreams at a young age.
Looking at those dejected little faces, Sun Fei felt a sudden pang of pain in his heart.
A brilliant idea suddenly struck him.
Back at the palace, the servants had already prepared dinner, but Sun Fei still couldn't find Angela or the little Loli Jima, which puzzled him. The palace cooks were mediocre; these past few days, it had been nothing but roast meat, bread, fresh milk, and fruit. Sun Fei was getting tired of it. He ate a few bites, then was about to go to the main hall to be alone and refine the important plans he had been working on for the past few days when Angela finally returned with the blonde little Loli Jima.
"Where have you two been today? We haven't seen you all day!" Sun Fei asked with a smile.
"Hehe, Your Majesty, are you missing Angela?" The blonde little Loli winked and pushed Angela towards Sun Fei, saying with a grin, "It's quite a coincidence, we actually ran into Her Highness the Princess of the Zenit Empire's Royal Envoy on the street today, and chatted with her for a long time... Your Majesty, that Princess is very kind and easy to talk to, not at all pretentious, and she had a very pleasant chat with Angela... Hehe, by the way, she also asked a lot about Your Majesty's deeds."
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