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Enlightened Empire Novel Chapters
List of most recent chapters published for the Enlightened Empire novel. A total of 488 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024
Latest Release: Chapter 1 : *Truth counts for nothing in the face of destiny*, Corco thought as his s.h.i.+vering ha
*Truth counts for nothing in the face of destiny*, Corco thought as his s.h.i.+vering hands dropped the flakes of poison into the cup, creating a ripple in the wine.His preparations completed, he picked up the cup and moved it to his lips. Halfway there,
- 203 "Would this motherf.u.c.ker aim somewhere else for once!?"More angry than scared, Corco stared at the arrowhead stuck out of the back of the s.h.i.+eld. Its enormous force had driven the projectile all the way through the wood, only halting righ
- 204 Corco's axe rushed through the cold air and got lodged in an enemy s.h.i.+eld. In a hurry, the king used his own s.h.i.+eld to defend his side from a counter while he yanked at his weapon. Although the axe didn't come loose, he took the s.h.i.+e
- 205 For hours, Pacha's hand had grasped his axe and his eyes had been focused towards his enemies, towards the east. However, there was no more strength in either. Even though the southerners had already disappeared across the hills and begun their march
- 206 Once the banners of his own house had appeared in the distance, jubilation had broken out among Corco's troops. As soon as the camp with the giant army beneath the banners was revealed, their own shouts of victory were mirrored by those of their alli
- 207 Once again, Atau had been forced to play the role of a diplomat. However, this time he felt much more comfortable with his responsibilities. This time, he didn't have to negotiate some fragile alliance between lords; and he didn't have to pick b
- 208 The shadows of the forest were a heavy black, but Felian Northdale had seen plenty of dark forests in Borna. Rather than fear, all he felt was boredom, that and soreness from the uncomfortable wagon. He really couldn't believe his bad luck. Back when
- 209 "Please excuse this servant's inability to comply with the request. Honored guest will have to wait for a while longer until all discrepancies have been cleared up." Although the barbarian servant looked earnest and apologetic as he bowed h
- 210 As Corco and Fadelio strode up the hill at the edge of Lord Makipura's lands, he looked at the table that had been set up on the new border between the Kingdom of the South and Kingdom of the Center. By now, weeks had pa.s.sed since his last battle a
- 211 *Again. How are these people not getting tired of this s.h.i.+t?*Once more, Corco found himself as part of an overblown banquet. Every d.a.m.n time the great lords of Medala came together, someone had the fresh and novel idea to celebrate the occasion wit
- 212 Fully decked out in expensive, purple silk robes and with the sign of his kings.h.i.+p atop his head, Corco appeared before his people. Down below, they awaited his words with equal parts antic.i.p.ation, excitement and fear written across their faces. Fo
- 213 A wistful stare at the clear blue sky out the window brought Corco back to a simpler time when he had still been at war."Master, at your request, this servant has produced the reports of happenings inside Saniya during the most recent period of war.&
- 214 When Corco entered the clock maker's workplace on Chukru Island, the cluttered room already housed a guest."What are you doing here?" the king asked the familiar figure who stood together with Egidius in front of one of many work tables. Ev
- 215 Inside the waters, the beast was in its element. The bizarre creature wiggled its myriad tentacles and thus propelled itself through the waves. Ripples were created all around it and drove away the other creatures, they themselves just as bizarre as the b
- 216 All this time, Corco had held dreams of city simulations. Now that his dream had finally come true, he understood the harshness of reality."No, King Corco, so far progress has been slow. Despite our best efforts, there have been some significant prob
- 217 Once again, Corco had traveled down his new road from Saniya, east along the Narrow Sea. Once again, he had reached the lands of Cashan south of the Narrows and Qarasi Castle, the estate the Villca brothers had fought so hard over for the past year. And o
- 218 Compared to the Urquna mountain pa.s.s in the north, the Anticasa pa.s.s through the Sallqata mountain range east of Cashan seemed almost quaint. This far south, the elevation was low enough that even this close to the peaks, Corco could still see trees.T
- 219 In the end, negotiations between Arcavia and the southern kingdom had taken several days. While Corco had been able to put pressure on Devaerter early on and thus gained control over the talks, a contract between nations was never a simple matter. The exa
- 220 Chapter 220 Lessons Between Lessons On most days, Saniya's royal school would be dominated by a studious, but light-hearted atmosphere. However, an air of deference permeated the school grounds on this day, as if all the students were holding their b
- 221 After Corco had finished his dinner with Wachatay, he had spent the rest of the afternoon busied with his various cla.s.ses. Finally, when the sun was about to set, he had somehow found the time to start on his regular job. As the administrator of Saniya,
- 222 For several exhausting weeks, Corco tried to catch up with all the work in Saniya. All day, he would teach his students and all night, he would try to keep up with his actual responsibilities as a king.Only long after midnight did he have a little bit of
- 223 Chapter 222 - Please Stay Behind After Cla.s.sLike grains of sand in an hourgla.s.s, Corco's students piled up in a chaotic mess around his cla.s.sroom door as they trickled out one by one. After another long day of cla.s.ses, everyone was exhausted
- 224 Chapter 224 Strengthening the Alliance Nostalgia-filled, Wacoca's nostrils breathed in the humid air of his home. Finally, he had returned to Rasacopa, the greatest of the Verdant Isles. While he walked through the halls of his family's palace,
- 225 With a bang, Sawo threw the large bag of metal back onto the table before him. The now released copper coins escaped their confinement and danced around on the polished wood."There is no way we will give up all our product for that little." He p
- 226 After Wacoca and his father had decided their future directions, they had spent the afternoon on schemes. After much deliberation, Rasacopa would continue its cooperation with the southern kingdom. Rather than share all the spoils with others, they would
- 227 *Three steps to the left, turn, three steps back, then a bow.*Although Chatra Huemac was just a small official from the rural and uncultured east, his etiquette seemed well-practiced. At least for now, it was good enough to satisfy one of the most powerfu
- 228 Deep within the Immortal Palace, through unused halls and behind unopened doors, was hidden a special room. Only a select few knew of its location, even among the high-ranking officials of the Immortal Capital. On most days, the room would be left abandon
- 229 "I really don't like these types of tricks, you know?"Dedrick's eyes flew past the nasty bog all around them. Although most of the land around Huetalan was arid, this small area a few hours north-west of the city sat in a basin near th
- 230 Although Dedrick hadn't expected much at first, the sight before him was incredible. Several thousand cultivators from various sects, clans and factions had come together to face their nominal ruler, all of them desperate to hang on to the meager pow
- 231 This was already his fourth true battle, but Alcer still wasn't used to it. He wondered if he ever would be. Despite his reservations, the decorated soldier had learned a thing or two about combat in his time with Saniya's army. As far as he was
- 232 "Looks like they've just about got things under control," Dedrick mumbled to himself as he sat back down on the new favorite spot he had created for himself. A bit off from the battle and somewhat behind the front line, he had the soldiers
- 233 With restless steps, Atau marched past homes made of wood, built in the blocky, huddled style of Arcavia's south. He walked down the pier along the coastline until he could see the place where the buildings were rudely cut off by the uneven walls tha
- 234 "I really should have seen this one coming," Corco muttered to himself. All the while, he watched Egidius and Ella, the clock maker's new bride, step down the pier and into the decorated wooden boat together. Now that he thought about it, i
- 235 Inside the foundry, the air was always heavy from heat. Corco felt as if everything inside these halls was being compressed, melted down into its proper shape by the atmosphere. As expected of Saniya's greatest workshop, even the air was on the side
- 236 As soon as Brym stepped out of Corco's study, he was confronted by one of the old Fastgrade accountants he had been acquainted with back in Arcavia.*Alyn,* he matched name to face. *Somehow, they're all called Alyn.*"Young Master Brymstock,
- 236.1 Long time no see people, hermit here.It's that time of the year again, time for me to write why I'm not writing. Feel free to be upset about this in the comments, while I pretend that I'll have this writing thing under control from now on.F
- 238 Just like Sawo had said, they sold all of their cloth the same day they returned to Saniya. However, in the process they didn't have much more luck with currency than in Kapra. Once again, they failed to get any silver or gold for their efforts. They
- 239 After they had left the manufactory with their newest burden, the two cousins walked along the roads of Sillu Island, towards the castle in the distance."Are they heavy, brother?" Tawo asked and pointed at the copper plates in Sawo's arms.&
- 240 "Have a seat, please."Swept up in the foreigner's pace, Sawo and Tawo sat down while their host took the copper sheets back to his own spot at the table."These new ones are heavy, aren't they? The copper prices have really become
- 241 Autumn had always been the best time for merchants. In autumn, the farmers had their biggest harvest season. As a result, the villagers would stream into the cities and flood the markets with their sudden, new wealth, spreading it to the local population,
- 242 Although he seemed to be a bit suspicious of Sawo's plans, the old man stood up and motioned his followers to remain behind as he followed the former city lord. Unconcerned with their caution, Sawo led the old man behind the counter and into the back
- 243 Although the meeting hadn't even started yet, tensions within the large room were already running high as the tide. A constant hum from the merchants around him told Sawo that they were feeling the same way he did. Their visible dissatisfaction mirro
- 244 *Are they trying to compete with us?* Sawo thought, as he stared at Official Brym in the front of the meeting room. All around, the murmurs had started up again. The other merchants only sounded concerned, but Sawo was terrified. As ice-cold water spread
- 245 *Just one more batch left to go.*In the end, Brym had gotten through his meeting with the bankers of Saniya in a smooth fas.h.i.+on. Although Sawo and his complaints got him off to a rough start, everything had been smooth sailing as soon as the former ci
- 246 A bang broke through the mess within the meeting room. Shocked faces from the officials stared through a cloud of smoke at the head of the table, where one of Brym's a.s.sistants had fired a pistol out of the open window."I appreciate everyone c
- 247 Unlike Balit, nothing much had changed about the city of Eniila in the two years of Atau's absence. Just as it had been before, the view from within the Aureus merchant guild's top floor, down onto the streets, exuded a lazy atmosphere of old-wo
- 248 On top of a small hill in central Medala's countryside, two delegations of n.o.bles met in a meeting that would determine the fate of their countries. In the distance flowed the silver waters of the Argu River, right through the city of Odeana. Once,
- 249 As the ox trotted through the wide roads of Arguna at a leisurely pace, the crowds parted before it like the waters before a s.h.i.+p's bow. Within the crowd, a man with a green headband stared at the cart driver behind the ox. On any other day, the
- 250 Thick clouds covered the night sky of Saniya, as they did on most days of the year. Even in the most lively city of the south, darkness ruled once the sun sank into the sea. It was a time when the city's unsavory elements came out to earn their keep.
- 251 On Antaya's journey through Saniya's old town, she was astonished by the familiar images around her. Although she had never been to Saniya before, it looked much like Arguna did: A chaotic mess of activity, with much of its social life going on
- 252 While much of Saniya had been rebuilt since Corco's takeover, the public bath was still the same as it had always been. Just like in most of Medala's cities, the public bath of Saniya was a center of communal activity. The grand construction wit
- 253 Around the time Antaya and her two children were enjoying their afternoon stroll, Corco was looking through the list of doctors he had received from Tama just before she had left. Although he called it a list, it was a series of extensive doc.u.ments, so
- 254 From the time the sky over Saniya had still been dark, a row of young apprentices had stood at the ready in front of the city's newest manufactory. Now that dawn broke, some were tired and some were antsy, but none of them dared to move. After all, t
- 255 Earlier, when the apprentices had entered the manufactory's hall, the street outside had been almost empty. By the time they returned back to the light, the roads were packed with people. However, the crowd of Saniya wasn't in its usual constant
- 256 While the city's police was busy preventing a panic outside Chukru, the scene on the island itself wasn't the nightmare scenario many would have expected. All across Medala, a city fire would be a major catastrophe. After all, much of Medalan ho
- 257 Only five days after the fire in Saniya's flintlock manufactory, regular operations were about to resume. At first, there had been an extensive investigation, with police everywhere in and around the building. In the end however, the fire had been de
- 257.1 Chapter 256d.a.m.n, d.a.m.n, d.a.m.n!Over the past few days, Kizco hadn't slept very well. In his nightmares, the motionless face of a n.o.ble lady with a stern face and sharp eyes kept appearing. It was the same face he had seen again and again at h
- 257.2 Chapter 257While they approached the building, Antaya grasped for the hidden weapon her daughter had given her. However, she soon retreated her hand again and instead grabbed for a short-sword from within her robes. Her daughter's weapon was a one-of
- 258 Chapter 258King Corco's study hadn't changed much since Antaya's last visit, but the changes were impossible to overlook nonetheless. Ever since she had entered the room, she had been asked to just sit there, while the king and her son Fade
- 259 Chapter 259Above Itzali's head, the tent flapped in the wind. Like a river that washes away the dirt, a fresh breeze rushed through and swept away the stench all around, if only for a moment. As the doctor took the brief respite to wipe the sweat and
- 260 Chapter 260Mellana had been born a n.o.ble lady. As one of great general Atoc's daughters, she had been afforded special treatment from birth. All her life, she had been special, unique even among the n.o.ble warrior descendants of the capital. Even
- 261 Chapter 261For the first time in years, the ghost warriors' hideout above the Stone's Throw chess shop had seen a real change in its décor. A soft hum rang through the room now, its source sat atop a large table that took up an entire wall. Wher
- 262 Chapter 262After Itzali had handed the earthen vial back to Naoka, the three men inside the palanquin became silent. Without any further interruptions, they made their way through the gates of the Silver Palace and to the front of the impressive Moonlight
- 263 Chapter 263Cold winds whipped swathes of water across the deck, harsh enough that the border between sea and air blurred.“Hold fast!” Atau screamed against the endless roars of the wind. Although he shouted to boost the morale of his men, he didn't k
- 264 Chapter 264A single bad day was all it had taken to uproot Ulan's precarious life. In the streets of Arguna, she used to be known as the beauty with the silver tongue. Back then, she had sung for whoever would pay her, and she had gained much fame as
- 265 Chapter 265While the signs of nature within and around Harkay improved Ulan's mood a lot, they didn't help her find work, or a place to sleep for the night. As she looked around for either, she soon realized that her options for work were in fac
- 266 Chapter 266Never before had Sami felt this cold in summer. Though he really shouldn't have been surprised, since that was exactly what he had signed up for back in Vallunaraju. His home had always been a cold place. Dominated by fishermen, lumberjack
- 267 Chapter 267In the end, Sami and Chanca had found a place for themselves soon after, but it wasn't the place they had envisioned.With a drawn-out sigh, Sami glanced through the dimly lit tavern as he brushed off the counter top and got ready for the e
- 268 Chapter 268“And under the crystalline sh.o.r.eNot anger nor sorrow remaintheir hearts were no more as beforeThe sun would rise once again”Atop the stage, the musicians performed their final song of the night. Most of the patrons of the Amber Cup tavern ha
- 269 Chapter 269When Ulan arrived at the address Sami had given her, her coworker was already waiting at the entrance. Though of course it wasn't the front entrance. The theater's service door was hidden behind the building, inside a small back alley
- 270 Chapter 270A violent cough a.s.saulted Atau, which caused him to drop the cup in his hand, and the drink with it.Ever since he had experienced his first sip, the admiral had been a big fan of coffee. So when the dark-skinned foreigner had pushed a cup wit
- 271 Chapter 271In a different life, during his childhood, Corco used to love old cartoons. To him, the cliché imagery of a person stranded on a lonely island had always possessed an innocent charm.The tiny island in the form of a half-sphere, made entirely of
- 272 Chapter 272“While you were away, there has been a message from Arguna.”When the king entered his study again, Fadelio was already greeting him with new work before he had sat down.Just like Corco had expected, when he returned to Rapra Castle his responsi
- 273 Chapter 273The trip back through the island wasn't a long one for Corco. While in reality, the place was larger than in his cartoon imagination, it was still small enough to be crossed on foot in a single day, at least so long as one didn't lose
- 274 Chapter 274As Mayu stormed towards Corco, his scrunched up face darkened further.“Where did she go?” he asked from between his teeth. Even from a distance, Corco had been able to smell the alcohol in his breath already. This close, the king had to tilt ba
- 275 Chapter 275Once they had made a comprehensive plan of attack, Sumaci finally made her fire and fas.h.i.+oned a torch for Corco to use in his exploration. Now armed with light, as well as an axe salvaged from the s.h.i.+pwreck, he returned back to the cent
- 276 Chapter 276After Corco's cold-hearted rejection, Sumaci stared at him for a while longer. Even so, he was determined to stick to his opinion.“If that's how you see it, then there is nothing I can do, is there?” she said in the end.Although Sumac
- 277 Chapter 277Several days pa.s.sed by since Corco and Sumaci had been stranded on the unnamed island. In that time, they had cleaned out the cave and turned it from a hole into a home. Just like Corco had expected, they managed to find a source of fresh wat
- 278 Chapter 278Followed by coughs, Corco woke up again. When he opened his eyes, he saw the clear blue sky before him, and the sound of waves was in his ears. His stomach convulsed and he sat up just in time to throw up a combination of gall and sea water.Onc
- 279 Chapter 279Beneath the shade of palm trees, near a cliff overlooking the sea around one of the nameless bat islands, two people were living together in harmony. As Corco marched up the cliff, he saw Sumaci's shadow kneeled on the ground and bent over
- 280 Chapter 280Not once in his life had Atau felt nostalgic. When he had been sent into exile by his father, he had felt anger, but had shed no tear for his old home. Even when they had returned to Medala after their exile, Atau had remained indifferent. Now
- 281 Chapter 281: End Times [End of Book 5]As he breathed out, hot air left Llasto's lungs and turned into icy clouds in front of his face. As always, the trip south was a hard journey. However, the view was worth it every time. Endless white stretched al
- 282 Chapter 282: [Start of Book 6 - The Verduic Wars]Once again, the lords of the south had come together to celebrate in Rapra Castle. Today however, the halls were even fuller than they had ever been. Over the past few years, most of the southern lords had
- 283 Chapter 283After the Mayu incident, the atmosphere in the hall was tensed. However, when Corco and Cauac returned from their private talks, they walked close, while talking and laughing. With their demonstration of familiarity, the problems were eased and
- 284 Chapter 284Atau's own pulsing headache woke his tired mind. With a groan, he tried to raise his body, but his eyes were pressed closed from pain and his arms felt weak. After a second of struggle, he sank back down into his bed and stretched out his
- 285 Chapter 285At the time the wedding banquet in Saniya took place, another important meeting was being held over a thousand kilometers away. Stuck between the various main islands of the Verdant Isles sat a small piece of land, called Nakatara. This island
- 286 Chapter 286Indeed, Taoco himself understood that he had gone too far. Although everyone in the room knew that Raoman had unclear dealings with one of the Medalan kingdoms, the blue king had been sneaky in his plots. So far, the green king had not been abl
- 287 Chapter 287Although Taoco had come prepared, it was clear now that none of his fellow kings were willing to believe in his vision of the future. That could be seen in their current silence alone. When Taoco had insulted Raoman, the red king had spoken up
- 288 Chapter 288After Corco's return to Saniya, the lineup in Rapra Castle's main study room had changed for the first time in years. As always, Fadelio sat to the side behind a mountain of paper, while Corco sat behind his fancy desk. However, this
- 289 Chapter 289Atau had stormed into the king's study like a whirlwind suffering from mania, but Corco's unusual reaction had both confused and calmed the storm. In the end, the captain took a seat in the study's guest chair. Although the guest chair was a
- 290 Chapter 290After Sumaci and Corco had enjoyed their alone time for a while, their fun was interrupted when Fadelio returned from his duties. For the moment, Corco decided to keep Fadelio in the dark on Tama and Atau's affairs. After all, the attendant wa
- 291 Chapter 291After Llasto, the bearer of bad news, had left the king's study, the mood in the room was dire. While Sumaci and Fadelio looked awkward and confused, Corco sat there like a corpse, having lost all motivation to continue his enthusiastic speech
- 292 Chapter 292For once, Corco didn't spend his day in his study, though all by himself, there would be little point anyways. At this time, his wife had gone to the s.h.i.+pyards to help with the inspection of the fis.h.i.+ng and trade vessels that were curr
- 293 Chapter 293After the s.h.i.+p from Atau's fleet had returned from its scouting mission, the full extent of their trouble was revealed. When Corco arrived near the harbor, the s.h.i.+p itself had already told him half the story before anyone had opened th
- 294 Chapter 294From the sh.o.r.e, a harsh wind sliced through the empty streets of Rasacopa. Over the past few years, the people of the city had been full of optimism and energy, the spring in their steps more obvious with each pa.s.sing season. Their king ha
- 295 Chapter 295With a suspicious look towards the captain, Inchi left the room. However, Tayali only had eyes for Lady Sisu. As soon as the maid had left, the captain put on a grin. At the same time, the lady's own soft smile disappeared and was replaced by
- 296 Chapter 296In the days after he had learned of King Taoco's death, Corco became even busier than usual. While he and Sumaci had decided that they would leave for Rasacopa as soon as possible, they couldn't just go without preparations this time.Their la
- 297 Chapter 297High above the green waves of the Verduic Sea, two flags were swinging next to each other atop the same mast. One depicted the silver triquetra on purple, the new flag of the Kingdom of Southern Medala. The second was the sigil of the Green Isl
- 298 Chapter 298While the two fleets were having a standoff outside of Rascaopa's harbor, Tayali sat deep in thought within the Grand Hall of the Green Court. He watched the backs of Corco's messengers, who left after they had announced the arrival of the Ki
- 299 Chapter 299Once they were done with introductions, Corco, Sumaci, and Lady Sisa took their seats atop the elevation at the head of the room. As the host of today's event, the lady sat in the middle, with Corco on the right and Sumaci on the left. They we
- 300 Chapter 300Back in the Lady of Green's private quarters, mother and daughter sat together for the first time in over a year. Between them, the lady's servant had placed a full pot of tea, before she and Sumaci's maids had excused themselves to give the