I think you can't even imagine the happiness of a warlock.

Chapter 545: In order to save laid-off professionals, the prophet Deng Bliss decided to step forward and become...

Rexenlund, the star of the desert, the capital of the empire and the cradle of civilization.

The city sprawls across the tall grass south of the Pearlbow Wilds, its walls forming a swollen pentagon that stands out from afar.

As the most magnificent city in the entire desert continent and the power center of the Dundarion Empire, Rexonlund has a population of up to 200,000 and thousands of standing soldiers. It is famous throughout the plane for its powerful economy and military strength.

Now, with the development of the Industrial Church, the power of this capital has been further strengthened. No one can imagine what kind of war potential King Bertrand possesses.

After following the convoy to this city where every move could shake the deserted continent, Chen Zhou clearly felt the depressing atmosphere.

Under the majestic and beautiful city and the blue and clear sky, ordinary people who are persecuted by power, militarism and an obvious caste system are deprived of their rights and obey the arrangements of the rulers like machines.

The king's influence was so strong that anyone who expressed open opposition or even unrest would be severely punished.

Some politicians gather the people openly or secretly, but most of the representatives are corrupted by spy networks and used as tools for the royal family to manipulate political discourse or entrap opponents.

The spellcasters of the Three-Headed Dog Conclave lurk among the people, performing the duties of a secret police.

The deeply rooted Vientiane Society, which was once destroyed by the Dundarion Empire, secretly maintains crime and corruption.

No one in Rexenrent, including the supreme King Bertrand, can truly be free.

But Chen, as a mage, has more freedom than most.

Although he was just a hermit of unknown origin, his noble status as a prophet allowed Chen Dengbuliso to obtain a one-month residence permit and temporary permission to cast spells (restricted).

But of course he was under the surveillance of the three-headed dog conclave.

At the same time, as a new citizen, Chen Zhou received some essential information about life in this city.

Including the duties of the mage, the prison term and fines for illegal acts, the need to cooperate with law enforcement officers to publicize the contents of the spellbook every once in a while, etc...

The most noteworthy thing is the city’s business regulations.

Any permanent business location needs to join the corresponding guild.

The guilds and the merchant class worked directly with the crown under the supervision of Guild Master Kai Arness, paying annual dues to the Crown in addition to taxes, complying with the guild's requirements for operating conditions, and implementing a never-ending wartime rationing system.

This special wartime style even made Chen Zhou subconsciously think of the former Soviet Union that had already disintegrated.

The Dundaryan Empire and the Kling Dynasty during the Cold War did give people a feeling of the former US-Soviet rivalry.

I just don’t know why this cold war will end, and what the future will be for the two unstable countries.

Chen Zhou had no plans to interfere in these matters for the time being. His main purpose of coming to such a depressing Rexenrent was to observe the Magic University up close and to establish an Adventurer's Guild that had gradually declined with the development of the Industrial Church...

……

So on the second day after arriving in Rexenrent, he submitted his application to Kai, the head of the guild.

Then wait patiently for the application that has fallen on deaf ears to be approved.

There are still three and a half months before the prince ascends the throne, and he still has enough opportunity to take action.

However, the last of the three decrees that Nostrum announced to the public some time ago is now in name only.

Unless Alphonse is willing to spend a fortune to subsidize the church, he won't be able to develop in Ethandia for decades. "If He really wants to pay us directly, we can use His money to suppress Him."

Shushu’s plan was a good one, but Chen Zhou didn’t think that a single strategy could trap Alphonse for too long.

"Then why not just overthrow this overly cold-blooded country?"

At least Lily didn't want to stay in Rexenrent for a single day.

She didn't feel any freedom or room for creativity here, and she couldn't find anything interesting enough.

"There are still some interesting things." Chen Zhou smiled meaningfully.

After his investigation, he found that the long-term wartime system had left the country riddled with holes, and that beneath its glamorous surface lay countless time bombs destined to explode.

Gradually, differences arose between the royal family and the secret meeting of the three-headed dog. The latter, which was composed of spellcasters and possessed sufficient strength and power, was no longer satisfied with being the country's administrative machine and secret police, and began to secretly pursue its own interests.

Prince Nostrum, who is about to inherit the throne, actually ran away from home to inspect enemies and allies because he was dissatisfied with the high-pressure rule of the royal family. He was not loved by the king because he was too naive and childish.

In fact, he also has an elder brother who is the legitimate heir and has shown great strength in battles and wars. However, his elder brother has low political wisdom, a tendency to retreat in the hope of living a luxurious life without burdens, and most importantly, he has no children after marriage, which makes the king extremely disappointed.

The eldest son was incompetent and had no heirs, and the second son was stupid and naive and unable to fight against the secret society. Worried that the royal bloodline might be cut off, King Bertrand looked for ways to prolong his life.

Then there are the conservative marshals, the chief arbitrator who opposes theocracy, the head of the guild who believes in Asmodeus, and so on...

"In fact, it's a miracle that the Dundarion Empire hasn't exploded yet. I think they've fallen into a vicious circle of being unable to end the cold war with the Kling Dynasty."

Even so, the time bomb within the empire is bound to explode.

According to Chen Zhou's prediction, that is what will happen in about five or six years.

By then, there will be a huge storm sweeping across the entire Dundarion Empire, the surrounding cultural circles, and the Kling Dynasty.

Chen Zhou didn't intend to get involved, as that would make his journey of learning and seeking the scriptures more complicated.

"It sounds like it will lead to disaster for many people."

Chen Zhou shrugged. This was much more troublesome than Lily had imagined. The political landscape of the entire deserted continent would change because of it.

"Then why don't we do something? For example, like the Great River Territory, rebuild a peaceful ideal country?"

Jerry already missed the Great River Territory and the Winter Principality. At least when Chen Zhou was still there, the entire plane would not ignore his attitude.

If I could sweep across the entire plane like Asta did...

Thinking of this, Shushu realized that this was not realistic.

Asta is just a shattered demiplane, while Ezantiya possesses thousands of years of accumulation and a large number of legendary strongmen.

Chen Zhou was completely unable to replicate what he had done in Asta.

"So don't think too much about it. First, form a guild to collect unemployed professionals and gather a group of useful consumption, I mean manpower."

(End of this chapter)