Family system - Chapter 230

While Selene secured the city’s military dominance and Ela handled its economy, Elise had the arduous task of restructuring its governance. The Arbiters had ruled with tyranny and cruelty, and their administration was riddled with corruption. The city’s people had lived under their oppressive laws for a long time, and while they now had freedom, they lacked the structure to move forward.

But they wouldn’t be moving forward alone.

The rightful ruler of the city, Lira, daughter of the last true king and queen before the Arbiters seized power, would take her place as the city’s new leader.

Though she had spent years in hiding, watching her home fall deeper into ruin under the Arbiters’ reign, Lira emerged not as a helpless princess but as a determined leader ready to rebuild what was lost. She was young and sometimes uncertain of her own worth, but her heart was with the people—and that mattered most.

Ever the strategist, Elise knew that even though she had played a significant role in stabilizing the city, it needed a face the people could rally behind. Lira was that face. She was the last remnant of the city’s old days, and though much had changed, her bloodline carried a legitimacy that no one else could claim.

So, standing in the grand council chamber, Elise did what she did best—she ensured Lira’s rule would be as strong as possible.

With Lira as the official ruler of the city, Elise established a governing structure that supported her while ensuring efficiency. Though the princess would act as the figurehead, true power would rest in a well-structured council, ensuring that the city didn’t fall into the same pitfalls that had allowed the Arbiters to take control in the first place.

As ruler, Lira’s role would be to represent the people, oversee the city’s affairs, and ensure justice was carried out in a way that reflected the will of the citizens, not the greed of the elite. However, given her lack of experience in direct governance, she would have strong advisors to guide her.

Elise remained her primary political strategist, ensuring the city’s administration functioned smoothly.

Kael and Lysara, heroes of the rebellion, would serve as her military and security advisors, ensuring the city remained protected.

Meanwhile, Elise structured four primary council divisions, each led by a trusted figure who would report directly to Lira.

The Infrastructure & Development Division

Leader: Councilor Darius

Darius was a former engineer who had worked under the Arbiters but had secretly funneled resources to the rebellion. Now, he was in charge of rebuilding the city’s infrastructure.

His division oversaw:

Restoring roads, bridges, and essential buildings damaged in the rebellion.

Repairing the city’s water system, ensuring clean drinking water, and functioning sewage networks.

Developing new housing for displaced citizens, prioritizing families and those who had suffered under the Arbiters.

Lira had made it clear: “No one gets left behind. If they fought for this city, we fight for them now.”

The Economic & Trade Division

Leader: Councilor Fenwick

Fenwick was a cunning but fair merchant, one of the few who the Arbiters hadn’t bought. His division worked closely with Ela to stabilize the city’s economy.

His tasks included:

Regulating trade and taxation to ensure fair business practices.

Setting up a new monetary system that was transparent and untainted by Arbiter corruption.

Negotiating contracts with Lunaris and other allied cities, ensuring a steady flow of goods and wealth.

Elise clarified that no single merchant would ever hold as much power as the Arbiters had allowed.

The Justice & Civil Order Division

Leader: Councilor Lucienne

Lucienne was a former Arbiter magistrate who had defected to the rebellion, disgusted by their injustices. Now, she was tasked with establishing a fair and transparent legal system.

Her responsibilities included:

Rewriting the city’s laws to reflect justice rather than oppression.

Setting up a proper court system to handle disputes without bribery or bias.

Overseeing law enforcement and ensuring that the new city guards, the Iron Wardens, did not abuse their power.

Though hesitant to enforce authority at first, Lira quickly learned that leadership wasn’t about being liked—it was about doing what was right. She promised Lucienne that justice in the city would serve the people, not control them.

The Public Welfare & Social Development Division

Leader: Councilor Miriam

Miriam was a former healer who had seen too many people suffer under the Arbiters’ neglect. She was placed in charge of ensuring the well-being of the city’s citizens.

Her division handled:

Establishing public clinics and hospitals, providing medical aid for all.

Setting up education systems, ensuring the next generation wasn’t raised in ignorance.

Providing food assistance programs ensured no one went hungry while the city recovered.

Lira made public welfare one of her priorities, vowing the city would never again allow its people to be exploited and abandoned.

One of Lira’s greatest challenges was earning the trust of the people. They had fought for their freedom—why should they accept another ruler, even if she was of royal blood?

To bridge that gap, Lira walked among them. She didn’t rule from a throne—she spent time in the streets, talking to merchants, sitting in council meetings, and visiting farms.

She listened.

She learned.

Slowly, the city’s people began to see her not as a relic of the past but as a leader for the future.

Public addresses were held frequently, where Lira answered citizens’ concerns directly instead of hiding behind closed doors.

Corrupt merchants were ousted, and their wealth was redistributed to fund public projects.

And when former Arbiter sympathizers tried to stir unrest, Lira met them with unwavering force.

While they underwent political and economic restructuring under Lira’s leadership, and the merchants, warriors, and administrators worked tirelessly to rebuild and stabilize the city, Amaterasu’s role was entirely different.

Her mission was not about governance or trade.

Her mission was to secure the city’s soul.

The rebellion had shattered the Arbiters’ rule, but their fear-driven ideology still lingered among the people. For years, the Arbiters had used religious rhetoric to justify their tyranny, positioning themselves as divine figures, chosen by fate and the gods to rule over the lesser. Even now, after their fall, remnants of their influence lingered in whispers, in the uncertainty of the citizens who had only known one way of life.

Amaterasu would erase every trace of their false divinity and replace it with something true—faith in Jack, the God of Sex, and a new path that would bring them genuine purpose and fulfillment.

The first step was removing the Arbiters’ corruption from the city’s religious institutions. Continue your saga on My Virtual Library Empire

Amaterasu, alongside her most devout High Priestesses, led a purge of all Arbiter-controlled temples, tearing down statues, altars, and icons erected to glorify the former rulers. Holy texts written in the Arbiters’ name were burned in the city square, their lies turned to ash under Amaterasu’s watchful gaze.

She made it clear:

“The Arbiters were never gods. They were frauds who stole divinity for themselves and used it to oppress you. The true gods do not demand your suffering—they offer you salvation.”

As the remnants of the old religion were torn down, a new temple was erected—the Grand Temple of the Eternal Flame, dedicated to Jack and his divine rule.

The temple was unlike anything the people had seen before. While the Arbiters’ places of worship had been cold, imposing, and built to instill fear, the Eternal Flame was warm, inviting, and radiant with life.

Inside, there were no dark sermons of obedience or punishment. Here, the people were welcomed as equals, embraced as children of the divine, and taught that they could find strength in faith—not submission.

Amaterasu’s presence alone was enough to instill awe. Her golden hair glowed like sunlight, and her divine aura wrapped around her followers like a comforting warmth. Even the most skeptical citizens found themselves drawn to her.

But her mission was not merely spiritual—it was deeply political.

While Elise handled governance, Amaterasu focused on the city’s elite. These remaining noble families had once profited under the Arbiters but now scrambled to adjust to the new order.

Some of these families had held influence for generations, and though they had not directly allied with the Arbiters, they had certainly benefited from their rule. Now, they feared what the rebellion’s victory meant for them.

Would they be stripped of their wealth? Would they be cast aside?

Amaterasu did not threaten them. She seduced them.

She invited the nobles to private gatherings within the Eternal Flame’s grand halls, where they were allowed to listen, learn, and embrace a new path.

She spoke of a world where power was no longer hoarded by the few, where influence was no longer built on fear but on devotion and unity.

“You were given the privilege not to rule over others but to guide them. Serve faithfully, and you will find more fulfillment than the Arbiters ever gave you.”

It was not a command—it was an invitation.

Slowly but surely, one by one, the nobility pledged themselves to Jack’s faith.

They funded the expansion of the new temples, donated resources, and publicly denounced the Arbiters.

Amaterasu did not demand obedience from them. She made them desire it.

As the religion grew, so did its influence. Amaterasu needed a structured religious order that could spread faith, protect the people, and ensure that Jack’s word reached every corner of the world.

Thus, she established the Faithful Order—a hierarchical system of priestesses, warriors, and scholars devoted entirely to the new faith.

The High Priestesses – The most powerful and devout women in the faith, chosen personally by Amaterasu to oversee the spiritual guidance of the people. They carried Jack’s direct will and ensured his presence was felt in every aspect of society.

The Flamebearers: Religious scholars, healers, and diplomats who traveled across the land, spreading the faith and offering aid to the people.

The Divine Wardens – Holy warriors who protected the temples, people, and faith. These were not mere guards—they were women trained in combat and spiritual power, capable of fighting for their god with both sword and prayer.

The Devoted: The general followers, citizens who embraced Jack’s divinity and swore their loyalty. They were the foundation of the faith, ordinary people given extraordinary purpose.

With the city fully converted, Amaterasu set her sights beyond the city.

The world was vast, and Jack’s influence needed to spread further.

Amaterasu sent missionaries beyond city walls not to force conversion but to offer an alternative to those who had lost faith.

In neighboring towns and villages, survivors of the Arbiter rule welcomed them, drawn to the warmth and hope they offered.

And while the Faithful Order spread Jack’s word in the light, there were whispers in the dark—secret movements in the cities still ruled by old powers. People who had seen what happened in the city began questioning their rulers, wondering if they could break free.

Jack’s faith was no longer just a belief. It was a revolution.

With the city secured as a spiritual stronghold, Amaterasu knew that the next step lay in the new universe Jack had set his sights on.

The faith could not remain contained in one world—it had to transcend dimensions.

She called forth her most trusted High Priestesses, preparing them for the journey ahead. They would bring faith to the new world, just as the warriors would bring strength and the merchants would bring trade.

Standing before the Eternal Flame’s altar, she prayed to Jack, feeling his presence watching over her.

“We are ready, my love. This place is yours. Now, let us claim the stars.”