(1st Week of April 2018 — Meadowville Small Manor — Early Morning 2nd Day)
(Accel's Bed Chamber)
The second light of dawn filtered through the heavy drapes, casting a gentle glow over the room. Still getting used to his new identity, Lord Winchester slowly woke from a restful sleep. He stretched and sat up, feeling a sense of anticipation for the day ahead.
As he looked at the mirror, it seemed the transformation potion had worn off, and drank another potion to transform himself again before his Butler, enters his room. It was a close call, from last night that Accel's transformation wore off when he entered his room.
(Few Minutes Later)
Accel has transformed again like yesterday, but before transforming himself. He did first all the morning necessities. He wore his Knight Armor, took off his Helmet, and waited for Butler Joseph to enter. Joseph, the Head Butler, entered the room with a respectful knock.
Head Butler Joseph: "Good morning, Lord Winchester. I trust you slept well. Your breakfast will be ready shortly. Oh? you have finished changing, then let's head to the dining room."
Lord Winchester (Accel): [Nods] "Thank you, Joseph. I did sleep well."
(Small Manor — Dining Room)
The table was set with an assortment of breakfast foods: eggs, corned beef, fresh fruit, and warm bread with butter. Mary, the Head Maid, and the other servants were bustling around, ensuring everything was perfect.
Mary: [Bows Her Head] "Good morning, my lord. We have prepared a hearty breakfast to start your day."
Lord Winchester (Accel): "Thank you, Mary. It looks wonderful."
As he ate, Advisor Lucius and Advisor Charles entered the dining room.
Mary: [Bows Her Head] "Good morning, Sir Lucius and Sir Charles. We also prepared breakfast for you." [Serves The Meal]
Advisor Lucius and Advisor Charles: "Thank you."
Advisor Lucius: [Eating While Discussing] "My lord, today will be our official start for the construction and development of the village, last night I commissioned a Builder and Alchemist to help with the development of the houses and other structures within the village."
Advisor Charles: [Eating While Discussing] "And we planned to commission them for at least a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years. Since it's for our 1st commission with them, they want to receive at least 2% of the Income. That wouldn't be a problem, but soon we might need to increase their income due to the price changes."
Advisor Lucius: [Eating While Discussing] "Oh, sorry. I think it might be too hard for you to understand, my lord. Let's leave that aside and let us handle this kind of topic and discussions and the other experts will support as for you my lord, all you have to do is to keep checking the village's minor issues."
Lord Winchester (Accel): [Nods] "I understand and thank you for the assistance."
Advisor Charles: [Smiles] "No problem, that is the job of Advisors like us to take the role and help young nobles who want to be a great leader, except those ignorant and arrogant nobles who can't properly handle proper territorial management. Today's work is to upgrade the houses to level 2, but I do not know what will be the effects when a Builder and Alchemist work together."
Lord Winchester (Accel): [Confused] "What do you mean, Advisor Charles?"
Advisor Charles: [Explains] "Usually and mostly the Builder will do the work, but when comes to working together with the Alchemist, there will be a big difference and good benefits."
Advisor Lucius: [Explains] "Builders are professionals skilled in designing, planning, and constructing buildings and structures. They ensure the integrity, safety, and functionality of the construction. They have extensive knowledge of construction materials and methods, ensuring structures are built to last and meet regulatory standards. Lastly, they manage construction projects from start to finish, coordinating labor, materials, and schedules to complete the project on time and within budget."
Advisor Charles: [Explains] "Alchemists possess the ability to transform and enhance materials using mystical or scientific processes, often imbuing them with special properties, the examples are the City Type, Kingdom Type, and Empire Type Fortresses that are imbued from the Walls, strengthening and increasing their durability when comes to high-level monster attacks. They can introduce magical or mystical elements into materials, such as self-healing, elemental resistance, or energy generation, examples are magical carriages, light and heavy transports, equipments, accessories, and many more types. Lastly, alchemists provide unique solutions to problems, leveraging their knowledge of alchemical processes to create innovative materials and enhancements."
Advisor Lucius: [Explains] "So, when a Builder and Alchemist will work or collaborate, they can have the combination of a Builder's architectural expertise and an Alchemist's material enhancements can result in groundbreaking and innovative structures. Structures built with alchemically enhanced materials are likely to be more durable, more resilient, and possess unique properties that improve their functionality and longevity. Buildings can incorporate both practical and mystical elements, offering enhanced security, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. Lastly, they can create highly customized structures that meet specific needs and preferences, combining the best of both practical construction and mystical enhancements."
Advisor Charles: [Explains] "The current projects that were highly successful and currently in use, are the:
-> Smart Homes: Homes with self-regulating temperatures, magical security systems, and materials that adapt to changing conditions. (Mostly Found in City Types, Province Types, Kingdom Types, and Empire Types)
-> Fortified Structures: Castles or defensive buildings with impregnable walls, hidden passages, and alchemical defenses. (Mostly Found in City Types, Province Types, Kingdom Types, and Empire Types)
-> Public Spaces: Parks, bridges, and community centers with integrated ecosystems, self-healing pathways, and interactive art installations. (Mostly Found in City Types, Province Types, Kingdom Types, and Empire Types)
After the long explanation about the Builder and the Alchemist and their differences, they finished breakfast and went out to the small manor, waiting for the Builder and the Alchemist to arrive at the village. While waiting for them, the 2 Advisors and the Lord (Accel) roam around the village and are greeted by the morning villagers including the people who came from the council meeting yesterday.
Farmers, Wood Makers, and Miners started working much earlier, harvesting the crops, chopping trees, making wood materials, and mining stones. While Lord Winchester (Accel), was wandering around the village, he saw his parents and siblings working and happily doing their usual routine. For the sake of his long-term goals, he must accomplish them before reaching adulthood and for keeping this secret till then...
(End of Chapter 23 Part 1... Upcoming Part 2)