Hero of Darkness

One month passed in the blink of an eye.

Sparta, the settlement established by Kahn was now one of the biggest trading outposts in the southern region of Alfheim and thrived unceasingly.

Sparta became too famous and successfully took over the economic lead very quickly in the past month after Legolas and the commanders pulled all their connections and made use of all of their assets, making a large investment, spreading it further to a 20 kilometers wide region.

Over a million people of all races and various jobs came to Sparta for their own purposes. The availability and range of products in this settlement was something that exceeded Kahn's previous expectations.

At this point, even Adventurers and many merchants who dealt in various goods came here to do business.

This place sold the best stuff around the southern region of Alfheim altogether.

High-quality natural resources from Count Horik and many other Noble House's territories, various provisions and materials sold by the Merchant Guild established by 3 Qebikas; rare minerals and ores for crafting, construction and forging sold by the Lukion tribe, then top quality Alchemy products by Edmund's company which was their partner.

To add to the menu, Sparta also had a newly established branch regarding marine products and rare aquatic goods from Denzel Harrington's organization which was already a reputed and famous brand.

As for the Misthios guild, they provided high-grade weapons and armors through their own Blacksmithing company and sold their products to all fighting-class individuals as well as many of their powerful clients and nearby territories. As long as you needed a weapon, you could buy them here no matter which profession you were from.

On top of it, Kahn as Legolas had offered the same deal to many of his top clients to open their branches here and gave them security at the same time for a mutually agreed percentage from all these respective businesses.

Even so, how could this be enough for him?

This was just the attraction and why people came to visit Sparta. To find products they wanted and also sell their own stuff to big organizations here.

Just through the percentage in profits, Kahn and the gang earned 200 million itikar in only 1 month.

But it wasn't their biggest gain because the real money… was made using some other means.

With Sparta being bustling with millions of people on daily basis, what became the source of income that was the Service Sector.

Restaurants, food vendors, hotels, inns, transportation services, tour guides and every form of service a guest or an outsider roaming Sparta or coming here to do business would need was actually owned by Misthios guild. And all the people working as employees in these fine franchises were none other than the guild members and qualified individuals from their families.

Service sector always made a lot of money and if you owned all of it along with the share of profits from many renowned businesses… it would even outrank the profits you made by more direct jobs.

Passive income was always the best income even on earth. So with Kahn's business mind and his experience, he ventured into this field for the first time but still managed to make huge profits.

So far they made 550 million itikar just using these sources of income.

In simple words, business was booming.

And this was just the beginning era of their territory. There was always some room for improvement.

In the beginning, Kahn suffered immense losses with the half-payment policy and had to spend a lot of money from his own pockets, the money that he printed on his own, to be honest.

But along the way, that very approach helped them establish a lot of connections in high places and create bonds with those who were in need of their help. And now… all those people turned into his reliable allies as well as business partners to a small degree, which helped him build this small domain within just 9 months of their arrival in the Zivot Empire.

Whether it was money or resources… Kahn and the group now had everything in Alfheim and just their name was enough to become a force of deterrence.

Now, nobody even dared to create trouble for this behemoth in Alfheim. Because everyone understood one thing. That this wasn't achieved through luck but pure skills.

History tells us that powerful people come from powerful places.

Well… history has always been only one depiction from the side that won the battle in the end.

What history written by those who do not want you to know the truth often doesn't tell you is that…

Powerful people make places… Powerful.

One week later in the evening.

Schwooom!

Schwooom!

Multiple green and golden warships flew over Alfheim and stopped in the vast open grounds of the military headquarters of this city which was located at the western end.

Thousands of soldiers formed lines and the grandest welcome was offered to the VIPs who exited out of the 200 meter tall warship.

"The Hero's Party and Lord Ervalen Baslaark, the Hero of Life have graced us with their presence.

Let us all formally welcome them to Alfheim!" shouted a military officer.

Thousands of soldiers bowed in respect along with 4 saint rank officials who were the highest authority here.

"My Lords, allow us to escort you to living arrangements. Also, there will be a banquet held for you since this is the first time your lordships have visited Alfheim." spoke a 3rd stage saint official.

But the very next moment, a gentle voice reverberated in the surroundings.

"No need. We need to rest and plan for tomorrow.

I reckon you have everything ready for our 'adventure'?" said and asked Ervalen, the halfbreed elf chosen hero.

"Yes, lord Hero. Please rest tonight.

We leave tomorrow at noon." replied the official in an obedient and respectful tone.

At this very moment, inside the headquarters of the Misthios guild…

A meeting was held in Legolas' main office with all the subordinates present.

There was another saint present who was familiar to all of them since he was an ally.

"I want to hire your entire guild." spoke Edmund Thandruil, the saint alchemist and their business partner.

"For what job do you need our entire guild?" asked Legolas with a confused and curious countenance.

To his query, the human 2nd stage saint replied with a smile.

"For a Dungeon Exploration."