
by A WAN
The world of City of Desire plunges its audience into a grim, magic-infused reality, opening with a visceral scene of impending doom. Lord Governor Remus Silver, his voice quivering with a fear he desperately tries to hide, faces an unimaginable tidal wave of undead, an unending swarm threatening to engulf Greltheaven. This newly thriving city, a testament to his two years of relentless effort, stands on the precipice of annihilation, abandoned by the cowardly Count Darrow. The narrative masterfully ignites a blend of high fantasy peril and deep personal vendetta, as Remus vows to kill Darrow if he survives, setting a tone of ruthless determination born from desperation. This immediate, high-stakes scenario is swiftly juxtaposed with a flashback, revealing Remus's true origin and the ingenious cheat that underpins his rise.
Remus Silver is no ordinary noble; he is an Isekai protagonist, a sharp-witted lawyer from Earth reincarnated into a realm governed by classes, skills, and attributes. His cruel siblings, through witchcraft magic, sabotaged his inheritance, forcing upon him the ignominious "Souteneur Merchant" class and a brothel named "The Lord's Pleasure" in the risky frontier city of Greltheaven. This seemingly devastating blow, however, becomes the catalyst for his extraordinary ascent. Armed with his past life's acumen in law, business, marketing, and human psychology, Remus views the fantasy world's system not as a mystical enigma but as a programmable framework. He immediately sets about leveraging his unique perspective, transforming a despised institution into a strategic asset, intertwining his personal quest for revenge against his family with the precarious future of the Fourth Prince's ambitious city.
His genius lies in recognizing the untapped potential within the "Souteneur Merchant" class, turning a social stigma into a foundation for influence and wealth. Remus's immediate plans for the brothel, renaming it "Velvet Garden" and implementing radical changes—from unprecedented employee benefits and rigorous training to data-driven operational strategies—are not merely business decisions but acts of genre-bending creativity. He merges Earth's corporate efficiency with fantasy's magical enhancements, crafting a hybrid model designed to sell "desires" and "experiences" rather than just sex. This unique blend of Isekai ingenuity, fantasy worldbuilding, and a deeply personal revenge plot establishes Remus as a world-class web novel protagonist, poised to carve an empire from the most unlikely of beginnings.
If I survive this somehow, I will kill the bastard—no matter the consequences.
City of Desire
Remus Silver, the reincarnated Earth lawyer, immediately set about revolutionizing "The Lord's Pleasure," his inherited brothel, rebranding it as "Velvet Garden." His first, shocking move was to offer every girl freedom and a generous severance package of a thousand crowns, a radical departure from the exploitative norms of the industry. He then introduced new contracts promising fair terms: 5-year terms, 10 percent of earnings, retention of gifts, and regular days off, all backed by his Lawyer class's Contract skill. This progressive approach, initially met with disbelief, was a deliberate face-slap to traditional brothel management, designed to cultivate loyalty and elevate service quality. He invested heavily in renovations, transforming the mansion into a luxurious, architecturally stunning space with high-level enchantments and amenities like a spa, library, and pool. Crucially, he hired specialized staff, including Eudo Angestel, a Level 30 beautician with telekinetic skills, and various high-level teachers for etiquette, arts, and languages, fundamentally shifting the business model to sell "desires" and "experiences." Remus meticulously collected data through questionnaires, analyzing client and girl preferences to tailor services, ensuring an unparalleled, high-class atmosphere. Despite competitive pressure and the city's inauguration drawing away early profits, Velvet Garden's grand opening was an overwhelming success, immediately exceeding all financial expectations and validating Remus's unconventional, data-driven approach, propelling him to multiple levels in his Souteneur Merchant and Lawyer classes.
Remus transforms a despised brothel into a thriving, high-class establishment through innovative management and strategic investment.
Remus's journey took a treacherous turn when he accompanied his family—his arrogant brother Edwin, their calculating mother, and an indifferent uncle Raymond—to Blain, Edwin's newly acquired barony. From the outset, Remus endured petty humiliations, deliberately assigned the worst carriage and tent, and treated as an outcast. The situation escalated dramatically during an orc bandit ambush, where his family intentionally left him exposed, hoping for his demise. Facing a life-or-death struggle, Remus was forced to draw his rapier, instinctively tapping into the dormant combat memories and prodigious talent of the original Remus. He fought fiercely against an experienced orc, sustaining grievous injuries but refusing to yield, his sheer willpower pushing him through the pain. This brutal encounter was a profound personal climax, not only revealing the depth of his family's hatred but also triggering the awakening of his "Warrior" class and granting him powerful combat skills like Quick Steps, Consecutive Strikes, and Weighted Strike. The experience solidified his resolve for self-reliance and physical prowess, vowing that he would never again depend on his treacherous kin.
Remus's family attempts to eliminate him, forcing him to awaken his latent combat abilities and solidify his commitment to self-reliance and revenge.
Returning to Greltheaven, Remus immediately accelerated Velvet Garden's expansion plans, undeterred by a poaching incident where two girls were lured away by a rival brothel, Scarlet Pleasure. Leveraging his growing financial success, he secured a massive 25 million crowns loan and acquired contracts for 62 new girls from his brother Reed, further diversifying his workforce. He invested over 52 million crowns in a monumental expansion, tripling the mansion's size and adding luxurious amenities, including a spa, pool, and specialized rooms, further cementing the establishment's high-class identity. Concurrently, Remus embarked on a crucial delegation to Namdar, a major trade hub, where his sharp legal mind and Lawful Suggestions skill were instrumental in securing favorable trade agreements for Greltheaven. This trip not only elevated his standing within the Merchant Guild, earning him a coveted legal adviser position, but also honed his combat skills during a second, more dangerous undead attack on Maedas Island, where he bravely aided in defeating a powerful Lich, further leveling his Warrior class. His growing network and reputation allowed him to deflect Norman Lucas's aggressive attempts to buy his business, demonstrating his unwavering control. Velvet Garden's earnings soared, consistently reaching half a million crowns daily, a testament to Remus's strategic vision and relentless execution, setting the stage for an unparalleled empire built on luxury and desire.
Remus consolidates his business, levels up his influence, and establishes Velvet Garden as a dominant force through relentless expansion, strategic networking, and personal bravery.
The culmination of Remus's relentless efforts arrived with the grand reopening of the expanded Velvet Garden, a transformation that defied all conventional expectations. The mansion, now three times its original size, boasted a mesmerizing pastel pink and white aesthetic, crowned by a grand statue of a longing woman, replacing the former fountain. Its interior was a marvel of luxury, featuring a colossal crystalline chandelier, an extended bar stocked with rare wines, and tiered rooms—Common, Crystal, Ruby, and Diamond—each meticulously designed to offer an unparalleled experience. Under Margaux Swan's new leadership as Madam, and with Carla Salt as Remus's dedicated assistant, the establishment operated with impeccable precision, the girls now exquisitely trained in etiquette, arts, and languages, adorned in custom dresses and fine jewelry. Remus enforced strict rules, including his girls' right to refuse patrons, a bold move that further distinguished Velvet Garden and reinforced its brand of respect and luxury. This grand debut was an unprecedented success, with the gates closing repeatedly due to overwhelming demand, solidifying the establishment's dominance in the market. Crucially, Caena, one of the new girls, a "Legacy" class holder, sensed a profound magical phenomenon: the Velvet Garden itself was absorbing emotions and desires, beginning a "legacy consolidation." This revelation hinted at a deeper, mystical dimension to Remus's success, suggesting his enterprise was not merely a business but a nascent magical entity, promising unimaginable power and influence, leaving the true extent of his cheat and destiny as a tantalizing cliffhanger.
The Velvet Garden's grand reopening establishes it as an unparalleled success, driven by Remus's vision, culminating in the revelation of its nascent magical "Legacy."
Remus Silver is a reincarnated Earth lawyer thrust into a fantasy world as a "Souteneur Merchant" operating a brothel, a fate orchestrated by his scheming siblings. Driven by a desire for revenge and a thirst for power, he meticulously transforms his inherited brothel, Velvet Garden, into a high-class, experience-driven establishment using his Earth knowledge of business, marketing, and psychology, combined with the world's class and skill system. His journey sees him developing powerful magical abilities through his Warrior and Lawyer classes, navigating treacherous guild politics, forging strategic alliances, and even surviving deadly encounters with undead hordes, all while building an empire that defies the conventional norms of his new world.
Carla Salt, initially the pragmatic manager of the brothel under Remus's father, quickly becomes Remus's most trusted confidante and indispensable assistant. She is instrumental in implementing his radical business model, managing the girls, and overseeing the establishment's day-to-day operations. Her deep understanding of the prostitution business, combined with her loyalty and developing skills, makes her a cornerstone of Velvet Garden's success. She transitions from Madam to Remus's full-time assistant, a testament to her capabilities and Remus's trust in her strategic value.
Eudo Angestel is a Level 30 master beautician with rare telekinetic skills, allowing him to work on multiple clients simultaneously without hands. Hired by Remus at a premium, Eudo is crucial to Velvet Garden's image, transforming the girls' appearance with flawless makeup and custom-fitted dresses. His unique abilities and demanding standards ensure that every girl radiates beauty, significantly contributing to the establishment's "experience-selling" model. He embodies the high-level, specialized talent Remus seeks to elevate his business.
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