My Dungeon Life: Rise of the Slave Harem

“So, that’s what’s been going on.”

I had met with Prince Edward, and naturally, there was a lot to discuss. The last time I had spoken to him, I had left in a rush on the battlefield between the Ost Republic and Aberis to return to Chalm. They had been moments from starting a war that likely would have ended with one of the country’s destruction, but I had upended that ending, only to disappear without a word of explanation.

Not only did Prince Edward not know where I had been the previous two months and how I had seemingly escaped death, but Chalm had also become a mystery spot. Quite a bit of time had passed since then. Chalm had reopened as if nothing had happened. The Osterians had seemingly managed to cross Aberis and ended up on the eastern side, abandoning the country of the Ost Republic that they had helped form.

Then, there was the rumbling of some kind of major issue in Dioshin, which ultimately ended with them waging an attack on the west. Then, just as those rumors had reached the capital, I had over-ended the result, taken over the west finally bring Alerith under the heel, created an unprecedented trade agreement with Dioshin, and solidified my control. Even for the normally casual Prince Edward, each rumor sounded as unbelievable as the last, and when I finally was there to explain how everything had happened and the result, he still found it hard to believe.

“Well, that’s about everything.” I had finished talking for what felt like an hour and took a drink of water.

“I knew before I took the throne, I’d need to plant many seeds which would grow into a stable foundation, but I never expected such a seed would grow so much that I would end up in its shadow.” He spoke with a small smile on his face.

“That’s not my intention!” I waved my hands. “I’m not trying to overthrow you or anything.”

He let out a chuckle. “It’s fine. I’m not someone so prideful or childish to get jealous over the accomplishments of another man, especially a friend. What you’ve managed to build in only half a year is incredible. You’ve gained the loyalty of several unique races, and you’ve done things that will stabilize Chalm for years to come. I must warn you though, everything isn’t necessarily set.”

“What do you mean?”

“Many of the lords to the east are less than thrilled about your meteoric rise. First off, while Chalm is a diverse city, most of the country is majority human. Many lords aren’t happy with your affiliation and use of other races. The Osterians, the Dioshin, and the Deep Dwarves are all people we considered our enemies at one point. Some feel that you’re just an outsider who is taken away from our country. They consider you an enemy.”

“Seriously?”

He nodded. “I wouldn’t be surprised if someone sent assassins after you, or tried to make things difficult for you in other means.”

“You’re not the first to say that,” I responded bitterly.

The lionkin who was standing nearby, I had eventually asked to her name was Chance, shifted slightly as if she was ready to take on such assassins on her own. Perhaps I was being a bit ridiculous running away from the lionkin who only wanted to protect me. This conversation was starting to make me feel a bit paranoid, like an assassin might be around every corner.

“Well, if that makes you uncomfortable, then this next part will be even more difficult.”@@novelbin@@

“What is it?”

“Deek, I want you to be my opponent!”