Phield, exiled to a death-trap territory with only 500 gold coins, clings to the strange minimap that appeared with his transmigration. It shows a green dot, buzzing like a fly, just outside Golden Eagle City. His family, particularly his second sister Liz, immediately moves to crush him further, issuing quiet warnings to every merchant to mark up his supplies tenfold and deny him credit. This forced him to operate on a shoestring, a brutal early lesson in the venal nature of the nobility. Phield, however, is no longer the original owner's pushover. He steers his meager caravan towards the green dot, which leads him straight to the city's slave market, a horrifying spectacle of filth, abuse, and human degradation. There, amidst the squalor, the green dot hovers over a demi-human, a White Wolf girl named Ashina, curled in a cage. Despite his initial revulsion at the slave trade, Phield's strategic mind takes over. He haggles fiercely, buys Ashina and 200 other slaves, and secures their soul contracts, recognizing them as essential manpower for his cursed domain. He then gives Ashina proper food and cleanliness, triggering her transformation from a terrified, malnourished creature into a delicate beauty. When he checks his panel, he sees her status: "Unawakened" and "Wolf Rider Divine Chosen." This revelation confirms his cheat's power and provides him with a trump card, a potential powerhouse to counter the Divine Chosen who nearly killed him. He now has a concrete path to power, but the question remains: can he truly "raise" a Divine Chosen, and will she be enough to survive the Nightfall Domain?

Phield's journey to the Nightfall Domain leads him to Kazan Fortress, where he expects a warm welcome due to the original Phield's past generosity. Instead, Baron Bull's craven son, Richard, refuses him entry, mocks his exiled status, and abandons the outer fortress to its corrupted fate. This face-slap confirms that kindness is truly a weakness in this world. Phield, seeing an opportunity in Richard's cowardice, decides to loot the abandoned outer defenses. He and Ashina lead a charge into the corpse-infested barracks and armory. Ashina, freshly awakened as a First-Tier Divine Chosen and riding her summoned Drakewolf, proves devastating, incinerating hordes of corrupted soldiers with ghostly blue fire. Phield, while still learning combat, uses his tactical insight to direct the slaves, even arming them with scavenged plate armor and farming tools. When treacherous surviving garrison guards attempt to rob and kill him, Phield mercilessly turns his newly armed slaves against them, rewarding kills with silver coins. This brutal initiation transforms his timid slaves into eager, if unrefined, soldiers. He then sends them, disguised as Richard's men, to "collect taxes" from nearby villages, effectively plundering resources and livestock. This sequence is a profound reversal: Phield, initially a victim of noble cruelty, embraces ruthless pragmatism, turning his enemies' abandonment into a source of power and forging a nascent army from the very bottom of society. He has secured resources and manpower, but he still needs to consolidate his power and build a true foundation in the cursed Nightfall Domain.

Upon returning to his new territory, the Starnight Grand Estate, Phield discovers his own advancement: he's now a Tier 1 Lord. This status grants him "Prosperity Domain," a crucial ability to permanently dispel the death-mist within his controlled area, and "Ferocious Beast Taming" and "Enfeoffment" through his covenant with Ashina. This is a massive power-up, immediately saving him the ruinous cost of Church mist-dispelling lamps and boosting the morale of his terrified followers, who now see him as divinely favored. He starts implementing radical new policies: a formal work-point system for slaves to earn freedom, clear laws against public defecation (a stark contrast to the medieval filth), and a merit-based reward structure that transforms his terrified slaves into motivated, competitive workers. He even discovers a magical plant, the "Courtship Vine," that boosts reproduction, envisioning it for livestock breeding. This period is Phield's true genesis as a ruler; he's not just surviving, but actively shaping his domain, replacing feudal brutality with a pragmatic, meritocratic system. He's building a society from the ground up, but the Nightfall Domain remains a desolate, dangerous place, and he desperately needs outside resources and skilled labor to survive.

Driven by the need for resources and skilled labor, Phield ventures to Maple Leaf City, a hub of indulgence and commerce. He plans to sell his discovered Black Pearl wine and recruit craftsmen. His journey is fraught with danger, navigated only by his minimap and Ashina's combat prowess. In the city, he encounters Kuchi, Adrian's economic advisor, and Kuchi's son, Lens, who, believing Phield dead or a coward, attempt to sabotage his trade and recruitment efforts, even trying to outbid him for magical items. Phield, however, uses their arrogance against them. He cleverly manipulates the bidding at the Mage's Guild, causing Lens to deplete Adrian's deposit on useless magic books. Then, he hires thugs to "rob" Lens's associate, not only reclaiming his previously stolen church supplies but also seizing Adrian's entire caravan of valuable mana potions. This is a masterclass in face-slapping, turning his enemies' petty malice into his massive financial gain. He secures 5000 gold from Simon Mapleleaf for his wine, deposits most of it strategically, and recruits Gaoler Tate, a principled but unemployed manager. Phield returns to Nightfall Domain with immense wealth, crucial supplies, and a new, loyal manager, having demonstrated ruthless cunning against his family's schemes. He has secured his financial future for now, but his bold actions have certainly escalated his conflict with Adrian and Liz.

Back in the Nightfall Domain, Phield discovers a shocking secret: Rosalia Starnight, the former baroness, is not only alive but also a Corrupted Divine Chosen, transformed into a powerful "Corrupted Dragon." He finds her imprisoned, heals her, and against all conventional wisdom, takes her as his second Divine Chosen. This acquisition of an incredibly powerful, albeit corrupted, ally dramatically shifts his domain's power dynamic. He immediately utilizes her formidable strength to clear out the granaries and other corrupted areas. Phield also solidifies his internal systems: implementing work points for slaves to earn freedom, formalizing sanitation laws (a stark contrast to the medieval norm), and establishing military training for his growing guard force. He introduces the "Courtship Vine" to boost livestock breeding, demonstrating his innovative approach to survival. This period marks a profound shift from mere survival to active development, as Phield, now backed by two Divine Chosen, systematically tackles the challenges of his cursed land, laying the groundwork for a burgeoning civilization. However, the presence of a corrupted Divine Chosen and his radical methods will undoubtedly attract unwanted attention from the outside world.

Phield's growing power attracts the attention of various factions. Sherry Gassina, a knight from the Imperial Investigation Corps, arrives in the Nightfall Domain, pursued by corrupted creatures. She seeks Phield's aid and brings crucial intelligence about the corruption, revealing a wider imperial crisis. Phield's ingenuity further grows as he acquires "The Eye That Pierces the Veil," a divine artifact allowing him to see through illusions and discover hidden treasures, further solidifying his unique advantage. Meanwhile, his personal conflicts escalate. Adrian, seething from Phield's previous humiliations and thefts, sends a powerful mage and mercenaries to assassinate Phield. Phield, forewarned by his minimap, ambushes them, with Ashina and Rosalia effortlessly crushing the assassins, turning Adrian's malicious plot into another opportunity for plunder. Phield's journey then takes an unexpected turn when he is summoned by Count Regin, who, alongside a powerful noble family (Nibelungen), attempts to use a marriage alliance with Elsa Nibelungen to politically control Phield and his growing territory. However, Phield skillfully navigates this political minefield, using his newfound influence to acquire a third Divine Chosen, Arlya, a powerful "Dragon Scion" who he initially encounters while searching for a divine artifact. This node shows Phield's rapid evolution from a desperate exile to a cunning lord, capable of not only surviving direct threats but also manipulating political power plays and expanding his formidable Divine Chosen roster.