Lord Shadow

Chapter 1695: Pandemonium there is many voices not only inside Pandemonium only but also in the other world powers to quickly set up such a force to contain all of these dangerous items so that it would harm the world.

But even though there is many close calls, people would still come to the market to buy magical things.

After all, such thing is rare. And Pandemonium market has always even one that have the most magical items, dangerous or otherwise.

This is the unintended consequences of Death Monarch policy.

Death Monarch policy of immigrants to Pandemonium is that anyone who could sail the seas and arrive in Pandemonium and wanted to find land to live can.

Those people that could sail the seas are all powerful people.

They have something in them, a kind of grit, the kind of determination that not many people have.

And these people could make a living anywhere in the world.

And it is these strong people that supplies these thing, magical things.

Some they get from hunting monsters, some they get from entering dungeons, others they get form outer space or a different world

The equation is simple. If your force has only few powerful people, there would not be many magical items to sell because there is not many people that would be able to get the items and sell it

The stronger people you have, the more you have items to sell. And the higher the quality of the items

Because these strong people could find a way to get all of these items

Hence, even though Pandemonium is not the most populous force in the world, their market is full of magical items exceeding any numbers of items sold in the other world powers

And they also have high end items that is high level. And in many cases, world altering items, dangerous items

Of course, not everyone would be selling magical items

Some sell different things.

There is also many stalls that lines the streets.

Some offer shimmering gemstones that is carved with runes layered with some kind of formation engraving.

Some offers rare herbs and potions crafted mostly by people who were under the Alchemist Foundation.

Around these alchemist stalls and shops or apothecary one could always smell the aroma of spices and enchanting elixirs.

Some of this alchemist also moonlights as a cook.

Maybe because the work sometimes overlapped so many alchemists is also a very good cook. But because of the smell, there is the Alchemist Quarters and near the entrance and exit of the Alchemist Quarters, there is a frog that would open its moth every few minutes.

When it opens its mouth, it would suck all of the smell into its belly.

All it needs is a few Ice Fly and it would be satisfied. The Alchemist uses this frog to make sure that the smell would not go out into the entire market.

And that is the market and the stall. What about the city itself?

Pandemonium has been through many iterations of design of the city. There was once a time where the city look like as city just out of a nuclear apocalypse.

And then there was a time, where there is many Roman and Gothic buildings interspersed with some Asian architecture.

Nowadays, however, there is still some of that but with some kind of magical enhancement to it

No, there is a lot of changes. Those who had gone to Pandemonium last year would be surprised to see the Pandemonium of today

Everydya, new things are added and the face of Pandemonium changes daily

There is towers that is adorned with intricate runes that reach toward the sky.

The spires glinting in the sunlight and when it is dark, the moonlight would cast a gentle light to the darkness of the street, bathing it with natural light.

All over the rivers near the capital, there is elaborate bridges.

Many of them suspended in mid-air.

Some apply anti-gravity devices and some simply uses magic to make sure that its suspend itself.

And in the distance, far away from the city lines where it is not allowed to fly, there is all kinds of small floating islands.

And these islands is connected by these floating bridges.

As for the purpose of these floating island, some of them are shops.

Some of them are academies, schools libraries and even leisure places.

Each floating island is charged by the government.

The larger it is, the more one should pay. Not to mention the permit required to set up these floating islands.

Pandemonium skyline is very different from how it was before. Architecture also has evolved to incorporate magic and magical effect in their designs

As for the residential area of Pandemonium,it mirrors the enchanting charms and magical essence found throughout the city.

Within the embrace of towering spires and floating islands, the homes in this district are a harmonious blend of practicality and magical craftsmanship.

Many of the houses has a lot of room and land because of the expansion.

They still have to pay for it but it is very cheap.

Most of the houses could be considered architectural marvels.

Most of them shows the personality of the owner, each uniquely designed.

Some are designed with elegant curves some puts intricate carvings; some make their houses look like the Shire in the Lord of the Rings.

Others make it darker, with bones and skeletons of monsters. And for some others they make it look like spring exploded into their homes, brightly coloured, filled with flora and fauna.

And of course, all of this houses, all have magical enchantments. The stronger the person, the more powerful the enactment that is put on their houses.

There is gardens and parks.

The gardens is filled with vibrant, otherworldly flora surround the homes, and the parks have all kinds of flower that could calm your heart

And there is also the new trends of owning floating island and aerial abodes. However, for these people, they have to live outside the city line.

These are prestigious residence, accessible by graceful bridges which is crafted from enchanted material.

This actually encourage work and make the economy moves.

Enchanted material is not cheap. Enchanter also needs energy stones to do enchanting on behalf of some rich leveler.

But to those who did have aerial abodes, they would see a very stunning panoramic views of the city and the forest and the world.

Each residence is tailored to the specific needs and preferences of its occupants, featuring levitating furniture, self-cleaning surfaces, and windows that display scenes from distant realms with the use of illusionary magic (term and condition apply)

And many of the residential area, whether it be on the ground or in the sky, boast magical gardens and courtyards, where its residents can cultivate plants with mystical properties.

These gardens are not only aesthetically pleasing but also serve as sources of ingredients for potions, spell components, and other magical creations.

Hence, the most affluent class of levelers is usually the one living in this residential area. And the most affluent class in Pandemonium and in the world, is Alchemist. Most of these alchemist residents often spend leisure time in these enchanted spaces, surrounded by the soothing sounds of tinkling waterfalls and the sweet fragrance of rare blossoms while they tinker around creating new potions and alchemical formula.

There is community spaces for the people in the residential area.

There is floating platforms for impromptu performances by local musicians and entertainers.

And all of the developer of this residential area is regulated heavily by the government and as such the resident is equipped with protective wards and spells, ensuring the safety and security of its inhabitants.

And what about utilities?

Utilities in Pandemonium residential area are seamlessly integrated with magic.

Floating street lamps illuminate the winding pathways with soft, ambient light, responding to the presence of residents with a gentle glow.

Water sources are enchanted, providing crystal-clear and purified water with a touch of magical rejuvenation.

In the residential area, magic and practicality coalesce to create a living environment that is both luxurious and nurturing

Why does it seem that Pandemonium seems to be thriving? Why is it that their city is like a beacon of normalcy.

Pandemonium, even though it positioned itself as the strongest world power among the Seven, surprisingly enough, unlike the world powers before the Fall, pandemonium itself rarely goes to war

Death Monarch goes to war.

But the entire Pandemonium rarely have to go to the frontline. Hence it is said, that God lives in Pandemonium and those who lives under him, lives in Paradise.

When Pandemonium do call up their men for war, their morale is high. Because they wanted to contribute.

Those who contribute to Pandemonium would be given many benefits. Pandemonium has its own citizenship.

This is not the requirement of Death Monarch but it is the requirement set by the officials of

Pandemonium

And many people wanted to apply. Because unlike the other world powers, Pandemonium rarely start a war using national strength. Peace then become a normalcy in Pandemonium.

It is not because there is a benevolent ruling council like the Republic always touted to its citizens.

It is not because there is Unity for peace like the ideal world that Hirate tries to create.

It is not a confederation ruled by fifty-five representatives where none of them could agree on nothing.

It is not rule through commitment to justice. It is not ruled by a law or a doctrine that everything could be resolved through diplomacy.

No, none of that. It is rule simply by one person and the laws and the rules depends on the whim of this one person

A God. >>