Two Months Later

After defeating the behemoth, Alex swiftly dispatched the remaining tentaculars with the help of the summons and framegears, eliminating them all within an hour.

In contrast to the novel, where Touya came up with the idea of consuming tentacular meat, Alex did not mention it to the others. Consequently, they continued to rely on Arcadia for their food supplies.

The triumphant outcome led the people of Egret to venerate Alex as their hero and savior.

Subsequently, a ceremony was conducted by the ministers in the presence of the Egret populace to cremate their deceased king.

Although the royal family had perished, a distant cousin of the late king, the sole surviving member, resided on the neighboring island of Mallete, which was part of Egret.

Word of the events in Egret rapidly spread worldwide. As guild members were present and witnessed the events, Alex was declared the next gold-ranking adventurer, exponentially increasing his fame.

Alex generously donated the corpse of the dead behemoth, along with a few tentaculars, to aid the people of Egret, further enhancing his reputation as a virtuous and benevolent ruler.

Two months have passed since the battle against the behemoth and the coronation of the new king in Egret. However, unexpected circumstances had arisen, plunging Egret into a dire situation.

The newly crowned king revealed himself to be a deranged tyrant, ruthlessly abusing his power and oppressing the still-recovering populace of Egret.

The king exhibited favoritism towards the wealthy nobles, disregarding the common people. The citizens of Egret were infuriated by the king's unjust reign, and it had barely been a month since the battle.

The breaking point occurred when the king engaged in a heated argument with the emissaries of Arcadia over the funds acquired from the sale of the tentacular corpses. In front of everyone, he insulted Alex, who was absent at the time, provoking the people of Egret, who deeply admired their savior. Consequently, a civil war erupted.

Minister Chaska and his confidantes, along with the civilians, led the rebellion. They personally extended an invitation to Alex, urging him to take the reins of power and rule over them.

Accepting their plea, Alex marshaled his forces and launched a war to liberate the city. With the unwavering support of the Egret residents, Alex successfully seized control, publicly executing the dethroned king. Thus, under the banner of Arcadia, Egret was united.

Tales of Alex's heroic adventures quickly spread far and wide, amassing him a large and devoted fanbase.

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Kyuray, The Capital City Of Arcadia.

The city of Kyuray underwent a remarkable transformation in just a few months. Wide, well-constructed roads with a sophisticated infrastructure were established, replacing the outdated and inadequate ones. Unnecessary structures were demolished, making way for the construction of a well-planned city with an extensive network of roads.

The city underwent a complete makeover, and its cleanliness was exceptional, surpassing the standards seen in most medieval countries. The diligent efforts in maintaining sanitation levels were evident throughout the city, except for a few areas that required attention.

In the midst of this revitalization, the construction of tall, enchanting buildings with a touch of medieval aesthetics was underway. These architectural marvels added to the city's charm, resembling structures from a fantasy world.

Furthermore, the city was adorned with flourishing trees that were meticulously cared for. The once gloomy atmosphere that hung over the city a few months ago had completely dissipated. In its place, an air of enthusiasm and happiness prevailed among the residents.

Taking center stage in the heart of the city stood the new castle, a majestic and opulent sight. The previous grand castle, adorned in golden hues that exuded extravagance, had been replaced with a beautiful castle adorned in silver and gold. Its regal appearance emanated elegance, befitting a true royal residence.

After Astrid brought to life construction drones based on Alex's ideas, Alex took the lead in formulating new plans for the city and introduced the concept to the world, but with limited access granted only to authorized individuals.

The construction bots were equipped with seals and magic circles, preventing any type of reverse engineering and unauthorized tampering.

Alex first presented the drones to the council, proposing their use for faster construction of the city. While some council members supported the idea, a majority initially expressed reservations.

Many believed that introducing such technology might be detrimental to the nation's development. They argued that the people of Arcadia should not become overly dependent on Alex, their king. It was feared that excessive reliance on him could lead to problems in the future.

This concern was addressed when it was clarified that the construction drones were artifacts, and their use wouldn't be considered as dependency on Alex himself.

The introduction of advanced technologies may initially pose challenges, but once people become accustomed to them, these concerns dissipate. Moreover, the adoption of construction drones would accelerate the development of Arcadia. As a result, the council eventually accepted the idea of utilizing the drones.

Instead of handing over the construction drones directly to the council, Alex established a construction company called Crown Group. Through this company, he introduced the drones and formed a contract with the council to develop the country's infrastructure.

The introduction of construction drones caused some unease among those whose jobs were related to construction. To address this, Alex recruited these individuals into his company and provided training on maintenance and other aspects related to the drones.

While Astrid controlled the drones, some tasks such as monitoring and maintenance required human involvement. Babylon's gynoids were responsible for training people in these areas.

With months of hard work, the development of the entire kingdom commenced. A comprehensive road network was established, government-owned buildings were constructed using technologies from Babylon and Alex's own innovations, and facilities for the Crown Group were also built.

Schools, universities, hospitals, and other essential facilities were constructed, incorporating knowledge from Alex's previous world, as well as advancements in magi-tech from Regina and medicine.

The medical field in this world was not well developed, but Regina and Flora possessed extensive knowledge of medicine and surgery from five thousand years ago. Alex aimed to spread this knowledge and establish a robust healthcare industry.

Though the facilities were made the people were yet to be recruited and the institutes were yet to be opened as the staff would require training for their jobs and their training would be completed under the Babylon gynoids and Astrid who can project an image of herself through Mirage and appear as a human teaching the people.

The Babylon gynoids though have a bit troublesome personality but in front of others and during their jobs they all are extremely serious.

With the assistance of the Alchemy lab and Flora, new plant variants capable of thriving in Arcadia's less fertile land were mass-produced and distributed to farmers for cultivation.

Methods for enhancing soil fertility from ancient civilizations, dating back to the time of Partheno, were also introduced to farmers, with a request to implement them on their lands.

Orders were issued for the construction of walls along the boundaries of Arcadia and its cities, with the aim of completing them within the given timeframe.

The introduction of new laws and technologies that benefited the people initially puzzled the inhabitants of Arcadia. However, they quickly adapted to these changes and expressed gratitude to Alex for providing them with such incredible technologies and opportunities.

As Alex's fame grew, many kingdoms and guilds sought to meet him. However, due to Arcadia's remote location, contacting him posed a significant challenge.

Another means of reaching Alex was through Egret, which was now under Arcadia's control. However, even reaching Egret proved to be no easy task, given the limited development of ships and sailing facilities.

Currently, the only country capable of reaching Egret by sea is the Refreese Imperium. However, they have yet to initiate any contact with Alex.

The Crown Group, renowned for its products, became popular among adventurers and civilians alike. It established branches worldwide, with the exception of Eashen, Yulong, its acquired territories, and the war-torn region of Felsen.

Speaking of Yulong, the nation has recently conquered Nokia and the Horn Kingdom, forcing the royal family of Nokia to flee, leaving their citizens behind. The royal family of Horn, along with the kingdom's nobles, faced execution.

Yulong is currently engaged in a war with Felsen. In response, Felsen has called upon its ally, the Knight Kingdom of Lestia, for assistance. Lestia has dispatched its knights, who are en route to provide aid.

Yulong's reputation is deteriorating day by day, and the people of the country are facing severe oppression. Able-bodied men, regardless of age, are being sent to the battlefield to die, while heavy taxes burden the populace to support the war finances.

The citizens' dissatisfaction with the royal family and nobles has sparked numerous rebellions, all of which have been brutally suppressed by the military.