After Surviving the Apocalypse, I Built a City in Another World

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While Gill pondered on a plan, Eshno was settling in quite nicely.

The house was a small villa that was designed specifically for rich people. It was spacious and all the furniture was bespoke by the top craftsmen in the territory.

The surfaces —whether it was the furniture, the cornices, or some columns—were carved with intricate patterns. Even if the excessive patterns could overwhelm the eyes, it was desired simply because the more complex the pattern, the more expensive it was.

It was also well-decorated with a high-level monster carpet, the large face of the dead monster greeting people as they stepped into the threshold. The seats were also covered with expensive beast pelts, ensuring soft and comfortable seating experience.

Eshno nodded, knowing they at least prepared a decent abode, and then turned to the person who welcomed him.

”I will settled down for a bit,” he said. ”I’ll come see them later. Specifically…” he paused, licking his lips. ”My new bride.”

”Yes, sir Eshno.”

The butler left and Eshno turned to look at his women. They were beautiful, yes, but they were too submissive and had dull eyes. Their eyebags were also getting a bit big, their boobs becoming a little too saggy, and their holes becoming too loose.

They also had too many bruises that didn’t heal fast enough.

It was getting ugly…

He recalled his future wife who was much more beautiful and curvaceous than these products and the little brother down below immediately raised its head.

He had met Cassandra a few times during festivals held in their territory. She had rare purple hair, sparkling eyes, and—most importantly—a sexy body.

She also had a bright aura about her that made it feel like bedtime with her would be very… spicy.

She was a proper wife for a great man like himself, an exciting one.

He licked his lips as he imagined her under him. Unable to stop his lust, he immediately pulled a random woman under him to vent.

”You will do for now,” he said, and it was followed by the sound of tearing clothes and labored moans.

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Meanwhile, while the man was having fun abusing his women, Gill stood outside his abode, staring at the it with dark eyes.

He had an idea what that bastard was doing right now—and he dared lust after his Cassandra!

Eshno was a forty-year-old man just past level 25 in level. Further, due to his questionable upbringing, he was a little off in the head.

He was also the only son, even among the various women of his father, and unsurprisingly got a bit spoiled. He got and did whatever he wanted without repercussions, causing him to believe everything should bend over for them (figuratively and literally).

Men like this were the majority among nobles. The only difference was that they had different appearances.

Cassandra’s family didn’t even bother looking for a decent-looking one who didn’t have such a resounding reputation. All they cared about was the status and wealth he represented.

Ester Town was one of the big towns in the Central Plains, located nearer the edge and near Bleuelle city and was an bigger partner to it.

It was estimated that they should also become a city themselves in less than 2 or 3 more decades. Their development was at an upward trend, making them quite arrogant.

In Jacoba’s side, while they did make a lot of money, they have long lost their monopoly to territories who could create cheaper alternatives, even if the quality is less.

Further, the lowered production of Blu also lowered the need for their products. This was big because this was Jacoba’s only industry. Everything else was subpar compared to other territories.

Partnered with bad economic practice of generations of the leading family— including illegitimate children’s—Jacoba… was actually really poor.

Overall, in their small minds, Eshno was already the better choice.

”To be honest, Miss Cassandra could’ve been sold off as a glorified slave to town lords. At least now, she could get the title of wife and the accompanying rights that came with it—”

Ghesso stopped talking as he was met with the new boss’ scary eyes.

”...”

After a few moments, Gill took his eyes away and sighed. ”Perhaps, she’d be fine with this arrangement if it was a couple of months ago—but not anymore.

”She would definitely be an unwilling party.”

First, she already had a perfectly good lover (him). Second, she had already seen the likes of Alterra.

She already learned she could get a better life—a life she definitely deserved.

And Gill was there to make sure she got it.

…

It had to be said that Gill still knew his lover well.

Cassandra was indeed unwilling. She had seen the status of women, and how they were on equal grounds with men.

She had seen how cheating was extremely frowned upon—even if it was done by men.

She hadn’t been in Alterra for long, but she already felt her standards had changed, and she couldn’t stomach being with such a stallion at all.

She told herself she had to go through with this wedding, to go through with marrying this man to protect herself and her child. But now, she realized she really couldn’t do it!

Even when she told herself not to involve Gill or Alterra into this, a part of her still wished she had.

However, as a woman, she had been raised to put others ahead of her—and she was more than happy to place Gill and that place above her own happiness. They deserved her affection, at least!

It was just that she felt physically in pain whenever she thought of giving her body to a man like that. Most importantly, she feared for her child.

Even if their bodies were strong, she still feared a miscarriage if he got too rough.

Fortunately, even with her muddle headed brain, she (and Veronica) found a way to compromise.

Make the bastard sleep through the wedding night! Make him believe they had slept together!

With Veronica’s help, they found a pharmacist who could create a very strong sleeping potion. Considering her pregnancy, she asked to give an even stronger dose.

It should arrive just before the wedding!

Nothing should go wrong… right?