Sigh..." With a weary voice, Rayshui arrived at the city gates and took a deep breath. Frankly, until now, he was still baffled.

For some inexplicable reason, he had traveled through time into a forest, stumbled upon an old man, and after a long conversation, mystifyingly received a noble inheritance document. After signing the document as a matter of course, Rayshui became a nobleman, a lord.

As a nobleman, it was his duty to go to his territory to take office. However... this territory was a bit too far away! Relying on spicy strips and instant noodles for sustenance, Rayshui endured as he finally arrived at a place called East Tower City.

It must be said that the name was quite apt. From far away, Rayshui could see a tall tower. The city truly lived up to its name. Only, the scenes within the city were rather desolate – dilapidated houses, emaciated people, making Rayshui feel as if he had arrived at a refugee camp.

"Excuse me, can you tell me where to find the Baron's Mansion? I'm the new Baron." Rayshui grabbed a random refugee, and asked. To make them believe him, he even showed his noble certificate from his pocket.

"We're finished! A new bloodsucker has come! We're doomed!" Upon hearing Rayshui's words, the refugee showed a terrified expression and cried out in despair.

Seeing this reaction, Rayshui couldn't help but touch his own cheek. Did he really look that scary? Before this, he had been quite popular in school, regardless of whether he dressed as a boy or girl.

Also, what did he mean by a "vampire"? According to what Rayshui had seen during his time here, this world should be one without magic or martial arts. Moreover, the technology was quite backward – he wasn't well-versed in history and didn't know which era this situation could be comparable to. Industrial Revolution was definitely not around.

Sigh... it was really boring. He had hoped to make some kind of dramatic entrance, but it seemed not to be.

"I'm sorry, my lord! I didn't mean to offend you! I was just...!" Realizing the severity of his words, the refugee quickly fell to his knees, head touching the ground and causing a cloud of dust to rise.

"Take me to the Baron's Mansion," Rayshui sighed without blaming him.

This era was ancient – not egalitarian; there were royals, nobles, and commoners. Nobles could easily execute a commoner without punishment. The living conditions for commoners were generally poor, and their status low – even worse than the treatment of a noble's horse.

It had been almost a month since Rayshui had crossed into this world, so he had gained some understanding of it. Under the guidance of the refugee, he arrived at the Baron's Mansion. Other than some maids, there was no defense force in the mansion.

Upon second thought, there were some benefits. For instance, he could freely cultivate his own team, as the ones he cultivated himself would be more trustworthy. It was essential to have a strong foundation in order to build a powerful city.

"Starting today, East Tower City will change because of my arrival!" Rayshui looked up at the blue sky, clenched his fists, and shouted. He might not belong to this world, but he was willing to change it – starting with a single city.

With his technology from before crossing into this world, he could train special forces like the Flying Tigers, the Navy Seals, and others. The absence of armed forces in the Baron's Mansion made it easier for Rayshui to manage, as having opponents would make management troublesome due to Rayshui's near-zero combat power.

However, the only downside was his current situation. "I've finally got you, you wicked, sinful noble!"