The Golem Mage Chapter 1133: Recap Of Days After

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With the Orc Invading attack repelled, Alec’s golems remained stationed precisely where they had been assigned. They held their positions until the full synchronization of every sub-lord was completed. By that time, even the remainder of Alec's group could discern the dramatic alterations to their castle, a stark contrast to its appearance before the synchronization concluded.

Upon their initial arrival, the castles designated for City Lords seemed locked in a contest of desolation, vying for the title of most abandoned by time.

However, once harmonization was achieved, it was as though the entire complex had undergone a complete metamorphosis. It gave the impression that master architects had descended, and with the skill of master builders, reconstructed the whole edifice into something magnificent in a single stroke.

Although members of Alec’s entourage would have dearly loved to comprehend the mechanics behind this transformation, the reality was that most of them had already succumbed to unconsciousness when the process reached approximately fifty percent completion.

Only Alec and his golems bore witness to the true events. Alec observed as spectral figures of venerable individuals materialized, commencing the rebuilding of his palace. He surmised this was the prowess of his primary system, drawing upon origin energy to temporarily manifest specialized mages for tasks such as the forging of his spirit equipment set—another significant utility of his system points.

The chamber, which had previously resembled a forgotten throne room, now exuded a regal aura, becoming fitting for a ruler's presence. Surrounding his throne were seven smaller, unoccupied thrones arranged along the sides. Alec could only infer this arrangement was connected to his dominion over seven sub-lords.

And the changes were not confined to the throne room alone.

The external sections of the castle had also been renovated, with every element meticulously shaped to reflect Alec’s likeness as perfectly as the system could conceive. Within the garden stood a colossal statue of Alec at its heart, encircled by statues of all his principal golems, each oriented towards a different direction.

It presented an awe-inspiring spectacle.

Amidst a city that appeared so weathered and decrepit, Alec’s castle stood apart, akin to a celestial gift, a peacock amidst a flock of common fowl.

That was precisely how it appeared.

Furthermore, it wasn't solely Alec’s castle that had been transformed; every single castle belonging to the lords under his command seemed to have undergone a similar metamorphosis. Each was altered to align with the inherent characteristics of its master.

At Brandon’s castle, a suspended hourglass floated perpetually outside, defying gravity as if held aloft by pure enchantment. The castle itself was adorned in shades of brown, evoking the essence of sand.

Glass elements were prevalent throughout, refracting exquisite light displays around the structure, almost as if narrating the genesis of glass from sand.

Arthur’s castle, conversely, featured walls that appeared carved from dense, dark granite and veined basalt, rendered in deep charcoal, rich browns, and stark obsidian black.

Their surfaces conveyed a sense of ruggedness, yet they were robustly fortified with polished iron, bronze, and copper plates that gleamed along every joint and edge.

These formidable walls even seemed to shimmer with intermittent lights, suggesting the presence of intricate magical veins coursing within them, with each castle narrating its unique saga.

Nevertheless, none could rival the grandeur and majesty of Alec’s own fortress.

Were other human lords to behold the condition of these eight castles, they might succumb to intense envy. This is because, historically, a castle served as one of the most significant emblems of a lord’s power and standing.

It so happened that lords typically dedicated extensive periods to synchronizing with their castles, channeling their personal mana to fuel the transformation process.

Indeed, this process was never truly finalized, allowing for continuous evolution and reshaping of their castles over time, particularly as their strength increased.

However, given the necessity of expending their own mana for independent castle modification, the endeavor frequently consumed an extraordinary amount of time. This was unless an alchemist provided a consistent supply of cultivation pills, enabling them to utilize the purified mana from these pills for their mental construction efforts instead of conventional cultivation.

Consequently, for lords, their castle was a profound source of pride. Yet, with a mere 1.9 million points, Alec had leveraged his system to erect the most exceptional castles imaginable, each precisely tailored to its respective inhabitant.

While he might not have fully grasped the entirety of his actions, one driving factor was his intuition that the system was aiding him in harmonizing all purchased assets within their territory with the nature of the lord residing there.

He would, however, come to understand the profound significance of this in due course. For the present moment, his primary concern was lamenting the continuous expenditure of his accrued system points on his territory.

Once his system had assimilated all the knowledge from his City Heart, the sub-system interface transformed into a system that mimicked a kingdom-building framework. This meant that every structure, which would normally be constructed gradually over time, now required payment.

However, he set these concerns aside and dispatched medicinal pills to his companions in their respective castles. Giving them the opportunity to enter seclusion, as there didn't appear to be any urgent matters at hand while the month slowly progressed.

Yet, Alec had also gleaned a crucial piece of information from his numerous conversations with Iroh: cities only devolved into ruins when their City Lord abandoned their posts.

This implied that all eight of the castles had been deserted by their formerly assigned commandants.

In the interim, Alec diligently followed the directives provided by his City Heart regarding subsequent constructions. The City Heart now functioned akin to an AI, imbued with extensive historical data and knowledge. Furthermore, with the significant augmentation of his golems' strength, he directed all their hunting expeditions towards Tier 8 and Tier 7 beasts within the beast forest.

Presently, their hunts were confined to low-Tier 8 beasts, representing the upper limit of what each primary golem unit could contend with.

Engaging a mid-Tier 8 beast would necessitate the deployment of more than a single primary golem contingent. Confronting a high-Tier 8 beast would mandate the combined efforts of all primary golems, their subordinate units, and Alec himself. Even in such a scenario, success was seldom guaranteed, often proving to be a perilous fifty-fifty engagement.

As for demonic beasts at the peak of Tier 8, they were consistently evaded, with no attempts made to provoke such natural calamities. Although a mere minor realm disparity seemed to separate them, the chasm in power amplified exponentially with each incremental increase in realm.

Nevertheless, given the frequent high-tier kills Alec had been achieving, he opted to dedicate a substantial portion of the harvested corpses to the roots of the Primordial Tree, in exchange for system points, rather than allowing them to be processed into loot.

For the present, he remained confident in his group's ample supply of pills. His intention was to secure more resources for his team, thus requiring the accumulated points. Concurrently, his own cultivation had progressed steadily, and he could distinctly sense his approach towards the apex of the Tier 6 realm.

The initial acquisition from his City Heart's advisement list was an edifice known as a Builder's Hut; three such structures were purchased.

Alec already possessed an inkling as to their purpose. In several prior gaming experiences, a specialized individual would emerge from such a hut to facilitate construction endeavors across the landscape.

He strategically positioned the Builder's Huts at a moderate distance from his primary castle. Given its location in the elevated sector, ample undeveloped terrain was available. The lower region, conversely, was designated for the settlement of his citizens.

Therefore, to minimize any undue alarm among his populace, Alec resolved to refrain from revealing overtly peculiar elements unless absolutely imperative. This strategic consideration guided his decision to erect the huts within the upper region.