Arc 1The Rise of House Hercules

Su Qin took control of Gulltown, built its administration and forces, and established House Hercules while using his system to strengthen the territory. After visiting Runestone and surviving a clash with mountain clansmen, he returned to Gulltown to organize refugees and expand the town as the rainy season began.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2Gulltown’s Rise

Su Qin expanded Gulltown through refugee settlement, farming, new weapons, and tighter control, while Delia’s attempted assassination brought House Royce into conflict with House Wickenden. The arc ended with Su Qin securing his ministers’ loyalty and planning a brothel to keep money circulating in his territory.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries