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Chapter 557 - 557 557 The Beginning of a New Artistic Hassle

557: Chapter 557: The Beginning of a New Artistic Hassle 557: Chapter 557: The Beginning of a New Artistic Hassle The grand construction of the Capital of Art had begun, and this news was hardly hidden.

Moreover, this place was originally at the southern end of the territory, with a large number of refugees and merchant teams entering the Xuanwu Territory through here.

No, it’s not all of them, but most people from the south had to pass through here.

So even though the city was not yet fully constructed, it was still bustling.

And some people had gradually realized that the Capital of Art was actually built according to the structure of the Imperial City.

Although it seemed different on the surface, the internal structure was indeed the same.

It was slightly smaller than the Imperial City, but the difference was not significant.

That’s right, Viscount Zhao Guang was embodying the Imperial City here.

If the nobles wanted to trouble him, he wouldn’t let them have their way comfortably.

In some respects, Viscount Zhao Guang had always been vindictive.

However, such matters were not explicitly stated, and no one could take issue with it.

A coincidence?

All of it was a coincidence.

Zhao Guang had prepared his response should anyone ask.

After all, he had prepared a place, and all subsequent adjustments were made by the people of Okeo.

Many of them were originally from the Imperial City, so it was natural for them to feel nostalgic and build the new city according to the map of the Imperial City.

Since it’s smaller than the Imperial City, that wasn’t really a problem.

This world didn’t have many strict regulations, after all, it was a world where power lay with individuals.

But the construction of the Capital of Art and the spread of new art forms had started from the beginning.

In the Xuanwu Territory, it was manageable, as everyone’s main attention was on the major constructions.

Development was the primary focus; pursuits in art and spirit could be temporarily set aside.

However, it was different for the surrounding territories, which had not seen significant changes for many years.

The new art forms, like a terrifying flood, were unstoppable once unleashed.

Although Viscount Zhao Guang didn’t think much of these art forms, they had become accessible for everyone to participate in.

Whether it was advanced materials or ordinary materials picked up at random, all could be utilized.

With the addition of some commoners, these art forms began to explode vigorously.

The nobles of the Imperial City, who had been keeping an eye on these developments, were also at a loss for words.

“Hawks, you know why I called you here, don’t you?”

“I don’t, Your Majesty?” Hawks was puzzled, as he had been busy with business matters recently.

Regarding family matters, he had even handed over the position of Family Head to his son Yars.

Why would the King suddenly seek him out?

Of course, most other people succeeded their family positions only after death.

It was very rare among the nobles to pass on titles while still alive and well.

“That lad Ocoro belongs to your family, right?”

“Yes, he hasn’t done something again, has he?” Hawks was speechless about that art-obsessed fellow.

Even Yars’s attempts to rein him in were useless.

Meanwhile, other people of his age or even older seemed to love these things.

Lately, many were engaged in these activities in the Imperial City.

Luckily, those guys were all chased away, and the Imperial City had been much quieter recently.

“It seems you really don’t know.

Ocoro has already reached the Xuanwu Territory.”

“He went to the Xuanwu Territory?

I think Viscount Zhao Guang will definitely keep them in check.”

“No, there has been no restraint.

Initially, Ocoro said that Viscount Zhao Guang was the founder of the new art.

It might actually be true.”

“No way, how is that possible?

Viscount Zhao Guang doesn’t seem like it.”

Although this had been rumored before, they didn’t believe it, thinking it was just a smear against Zhao Guang.

After all, Zhao Guang was a businessman who had become a noble, and naturally, many nobles disliked him.

Thus, using such means against him wasn’t out of the question.

Hawks knew Zhao Guang well, having done business with him several times, and had never noticed any strange behavior from him.

As for some unusual performances and the peculiar items he carried, weren’t they for his Lifebound Battle Skill?

Hawks had used similar items when he was consolidating his Lifebound Battle Skill.

Some items used for training didn’t look good and were easy targets for disruption or damage.

For a warrior, the time of forming a Lifebound Battle Skill was the most dangerous.

“This is intelligence from the North; Viscount Zhao Guang has established a new city in the southernmost part of Xuanwu Territory, named the Capital of Art.

The city lordship has been temporarily assigned to Ocoro.”

“What, really?” Hawks looked shocked at the report.

“Not only that, but they have also constructed a Magic Well there, which seems to be a five-tier Mage Tower.”

A five-tier Mage Tower, eh?

They held these people in such high regard?

Hawks had never realized this before.

Thinking back, Yars had also told him that those art forms had all originated from Zhao Guang.

It was a mistake; knowing this, he shouldn’t have let Ocoro go there.

With those two together, heaven knows what they could stir up.

“Moreover, they have now launched a movement called the New Art Movement, which is constantly spreading outward.

Now many nobles at the border are protesting.”

“This matter must be properly soothed; otherwise, it might affect the rule of the Empire.”

The King shook his head, “No, some nobles are protesting because the new art forms are offensive, but more protests are over the lack of related books, hoping we could send them more.”

Hawks looked incredulous; what was going on: “They, they have accepted it?”

“I didn’t expect it either.

The border nobles usually have a lot of pressure, and there’s not much for them to enjoy.”

That’s why, upon encountering something very interesting, except for a few old-fashioneds, the others had a higher acceptance capability than even the nobles of the Imperial City.

It’s just that they knew too little, with no books, so they were eager to get them.

What the King didn’t mention was that most of the protestors were from the Marquis Coruas faction, not because the nobles disliked it, but merely because it was Zhao Guang’s doing.

He had heard that his two sons had also become enchanted with these things and were heavily involved.

Marquis Coruas had mentioned in his protest letter that the Eldest Prince was recently always painted up, not wearing clothes, and was twisting and turning on the central avenue, which was highly indecent.