Gamers of the Underworld

“Speeding up the growth? How? Can the growth of Yggdrasill be sped up? By absorbing 5,000 kilometers of Jinkela that contains NPK?”

Bru was taken aback. It was beyond his knowledge.

“No such thing, but I have other ways which are more complex. We can plan slowly. I’m not in a hurry.”

Sherlock said, “Before that, complete the updates that we discussed to improve the gamers’ experience.”

“I understand, Lord Sherlock. Do we have to care about Victoria City?” Bru asked.

“No problem, Lilo knows what she’s doing,” Sherlock said casually.

...

“What shall we do? Does anyone have a good suggestion?”

Lilo frowned as she sat behind the table while gazing at the rows of employees in front of her.

They were the Elf Untouchable, the Dwarves Hill and The King, Grand Priest Baldhead, Knight Lancelot, and her loyal bodyguard Hamsters.

“Shall we have our meal first?” Fat Otaku said happily.

“Pom!”

Big Boss gave Fat Otaku an elbow jab.

Lancelot frowned and said, “Duchess, are you saying that you want to have a full-scale war with the Duke of York and take over his territory, resources, and population? Is that what you mean?”

“You have to find a successor to the York Territory. It’s best if it’s a male successor. Then you can get married to him before assassinating the current Duke of York. After, you can denounce his successor and make use of your successor to declare war. Once you’ve achieved victory, the York Territory will belong to your husband. In other words, it will belong to you,” Lancelot said.

This was a method the nobles used to usurp territory. Besides the King’s bestow, marriage was the easiest way to gain a title.

The plots and conspiracies to gain power were innumerable. Most of the nobles didn’t die of old age or war, they were poisoned or killed in various ways.

It would be easy to write a book called “100 Ways for a Noble to Die”.

“But Sherlock doesn’t have the power to bestow titles.”

Lilo frowned.

“Sherlock is...”

Lancelot was bewildered. From her age and appearance, Lilo didn’t look like she would be married.

Perhaps she was already married?

Big Boss edged closer to Lilo’s ear and reminded her, “Lord Sherlock has the power. He has the power to bestow titles in Eternal Kingdom.”

“I have a new idea! A perfect plan that nobody thought of!” Second Boss shouted at the side.

“First, we find a female successor to the York Territory. We then let the female successor and Grand Priest Baldhead get married. Afterward, we assassinate the current Duke of York. We can denounce his successor and use the female successor to declare war on the new Duke of York. After achieving victory, Grand Priest Baldhead will be the Duke of York. Grand Priest Baldhead is our employee, so his territory belongs to Duchess Lilo!”

Big Boss, Fat Otaku, and Lilo applauded. They were in awe of his wisdom.

“Wait. Is that any different from what I said? And there are many problems, Duchess!” Lancelot immediately rebuked.

“Let’s not discuss whether a female successor is around. Most of the female successors are already engaged. Moreover, Grand Priest Baldhead isn’t able to get married! If your subordinate acquires a territory, because both you and your subordinates are of the Duke and Duchess level, he will become independent. The territory won’t belong to you.”

“No problem. I’ll not be a Duchess, I’ll be a Queen. My Duchess title will now be Queen Victoria!” Lilo waved her hand and said casually.

“Duchess, the Queen title isn’t bestowed like this...”

Lancelot was about to explain that the throne had to be acknowledged by everyone, including the sacred crowning by the Church, when Grand Priest Baldhead said excitedly, “Grand Duchess! I’m willing to perform the coronation! I was once a Bishop!”

“If this is the will of the Holy Lord, to let you create the Sacred Kingdom, I’m willing to help you! You’ve shown many miracles! The reviving Humans are the best proof. Only God and the Messengers of God are able to let them revive!”

“Is a Bishop required for the coronation? Conduct the coronation immediately. I’m going to be a Queen now.”

Grand Priest Baldhead said, “No problem. Please open up your Castle so that your citizens may witness your coronation ceremony!”

“Is that necessary?”

Though Lilo was wary, she ordered the three Hamsters to open up the Castle door.

The gamers who were working and preparing for war saw the Castle door open. The Hamsters were shouting, “Come inside to watch the coronation ceremony! Duchess Victoria will be crowned Queen Victoria!”

The group of gamers flooded the Castle. Lilo was going to be crowned Queen. How could they miss such an exciting Plot?

The gamers could ransack the Duchess’ Castle at the same time! Previously, Lilo had forbidden the gamers from entering!

However, when the gamers entered the Castle, the items weren’t interactive. The system was prepared against the gamers.

When most of the gamers arrived, Grand Priest Baldhead said, “Do you solemnly swear to govern the Victoria Kingdom and the citizens, manage their lands, and respect the laws and customs?”

Lilo nodded.

“Do you have the compassion and the will to let the law and justice be handled by the Judge?”

Lilo pondered for a while and shook her head as she said, “I’m the law.”

“Wait, wait a moment! Grand Duchess, please pretend a bit...”

Lancelot wanted to remind Lilo, but Grand Priest Baldhead said, “May the Holy Lord bless you! With wisdom! With the royal law! With the Holy Gospel! You’ll be Queen Victoria!”

After Grand Priest Baldhead finished shouting, he took out a small vial from his pocket. The vial contained Sacred Oil, which was a transparent and oily liquid.

Grand Priest Baldhead dripped some Sacred Oil on Lilo’s head and looked around. Then, he created a crown from a piece of paper and placed it on Lilo’s head.

Grand Priest Baldhead stepped back and looked emotional.

The gamers started shouting, “Queen Victoria! Queen Victoria!”

Hill and The King said that they would create the most beautiful crown and scepter for Queen Victoria. Even Untouchable, the Elf, promised to create the most beautiful plant-based costume.

Lancelot was deep in thought.

Grand Priest Baldhead said, “Great Queen Victoria, I can’t get married, but Knight Lancelot can do so. If you wish to arrange for Lancelot and a noble lady to get married, you have to bestow him a title.”

The gamers began shouting wildly.

“Glamorgan! Glamorgan! We’ll draw a Glamorgan for him!”

“I nominate him as Count Glamorgan!”

“I second that.”

...

“Very good. I’ll bestow you the title of Count Glamorgan, Count Lancelot!” Lilo lifted her head proudly and said to Lancelot.

...

Goldshire Town outside Victoria Forest.

A group of Knights was resting in the small town while the servants of the Knights took care of their horses. In one of the largest rooms, the commander was planning for a battle.

This was originally the house of Goldshire Town’s mayor.

“This is Victoria City.”

A golden-haired man wearing magnificent armor pointed to Victoria Forest’s location on the sand table.

Goldshire Town was two days’ journey from Victoria Forest.

The middle of Victoria Forest was cleared and replaced with a small house to represent the buildings.

“No, the area is twice the size,” the advisor of the Duke of York said as he extended his hand and expanded the forest markers.

“What? They expanded by two times in less than a month?” the Knight at the side asked in disbelief.

“I know that you went there the second time, but is that true? According to the Knights from the first visit, the area wasn’t that big.”

“I know that it’s hard to believe, but it’s true. There’s a wall on the outer boundary,” another Knight said as he drew a circle.

The area of Victoria City was expanded three times.

“No problem.” The golden-haired Knight waved his hand nonchalantly and said, “Even if it expanded by two times, we have 3,000 Knights. We’ll defeat them!”

“That’s right. I’ll feign a frontal attack with 500 Knights, while the rest will lay an ambush in the forest outside. When they pursue us outside the forest, you’ll surround them. Remember, don’t let anyone off! Kill them or capture them! This is an order from the Duke of York!” the golden-haired Knight said coldly.