I opened a clinic in the Abyss World

Charlotte converted all the wealth points from the 100,000 copper coins awarded by the system into strength potions, drank nine of them, and kept one.

He fully absorbed the 6900kg increase in strength, resulting in a significant improvement in muscle strength.

However, he seems to have reached the perfect physique, and the power potion's effects on his body tend to focus on muscle strength rather than significantly altering his body shape.

His eight-pack abs could easily be used as a washboard; his chest muscles were well-developed but not overly prominent; he had broad shoulders and a narrow waist; even in loose clothing, he appeared somewhat slender. Paired with his delicate and handsome face, he seemed quite harmless, perfectly matching people's image of a gentle and refined doctor.

Charlotte turned on the tap to rinse off the impurities, changed into clean clothes, and went out.

As dawn broke, the people, who had lived in fear all night, removed the wooden boards from their doors and windows and came out of their houses.

Contrary to their expectations, this Red Moon night saw no monsters invading the abyss, making it exceptionally quiet and safe compared to the previous Red Moon night.

"Dr. Charlotte, what's going on? Not a single magical beast came in last night?" The bald boss stepped forward and asked Charlotte. He had seen the Abyss Medical Clinic busy all night on the second floor, with cartloads of wounded fox guards being brought in, indicating that the battle was quite fierce, but the Abyss remained peaceful and undisturbed.

"The Abyss Guards have secured the entrance and haven't let a single monster in," Charlotte said.

"So that's how it is. I never expected that these three major families would do something like this for the ordinary people of the Abyss." The bald boss was greatly surprised.

In the past, few magical beasts entered the abyss. Back then, the four major families were each minding their own business. Only when magical beasts entered their territory would they choose to kill them in order to avoid causing additional losses.

And last night, they actually managed to defend the entrance to the abyss?! Just as astonishing as their initial decision to build a magical protective shield.

……

The Abyss Guards held the entrance to the death, suffering heavy casualties, but news that almost no monsters had managed to enter the Abyss began to spread widely throughout the Abyss.

Compared to the previous night of the Red Moon, which resulted in heavy casualties, the people of the Abyss felt a sense of security and protection for the first time.

The level of goodwill towards the three major families has also increased to an unprecedented level.

Since the Judson family's downfall, the order in the Abyss, under the rule of the three major families, has visibly improved.

  

The rampant use of potions has disappeared, and addicts who haven't yet bought potion aversion drugs can only obtain a small amount of potions to sustain their lives at fixed times and places. The various crimes caused by potions are also decreasing.

The Abyss Guard, patrolling the streets, became protectors of ordinary people, deterring criminals from entering the area.

These changes were observed by the people of the Abyss, and then they were further elevated on this night of the Red Moon.

Those who come to the abyss usually have a dark past.

They included criminals, destitute refugees, and families like Jacob's who were forced to make their home in the abyss.

All they wanted was a place to settle down and make a living, and even though the Abyss had a reputation for chaos and disorder, they had no other choice.

They were like rats, hiding in a dark abyss, barely surviving.

I never imagined I would be protected one day.

Perhaps, there was also some emotion involved.

……

Charlotte couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing to hear everyone on the street praising the Abyss Guard and calling the three major families the conscience of the Abyss.

The three major families have been entrenched in the abyss for hundreds of years, always playing the role of exploiters.

Then, overnight, it became the conscience of the abyss.

Rather than saying that the three great families suddenly developed a conscience, it's more accurate to say that Diana and Roland are trying to change the role of the three great families in the Abyss.

They persuaded their respective families to clean up their names and start anew in exchange for greater future benefits.

However, for the people at the bottom of the abyss, this change is something to look forward to.

Compared to the abyss where magic potions are rampant and order has collapsed, an abyss that is gradually gaining order can allow more people to live and work in peace.

……

Floating Dragon Island, Golden Palace.

A majestic middle-aged man sat on a golden throne inlaid with enormous jewels.

Below stood hundreds of soldiers clad in golden armor.

The middle-aged man said in a deep voice, "With the full strength of my Golden Dragon Clan, search three thousand miles outward from the three hundred cities beneath Dragon Island, mark all visible signs of resentment mist, and dispatch subordinate races to follow them. Set off immediately!"

"Yes, sir!"

The golden-armored warriors obeyed the order and left. After leaving the main hall, they transformed into giant golden dragons, flew out of Golden Dragon Island, and pierced into the clouds below.

"Hopefully it's not too late. We must discuss this with the other dragons. Once the continent of Aesop falls, the dragons will also be unable to escape." Randall muttered to himself, then stood up and walked out of the hall.

……

The Forest of Elves.

Outside the city of elves, there was a scene of utter devastation.

Beautiful elves are cleaning up the destruction caused by the beast tide and the corpses of the monsters.

Thanks to the layers of scientific defenses and the dense, complex vine barrier, the Elf City did not suffer much damage, and the number of Elf casualties was very limited.

"Lois, I have dispatched hundreds of elves to search for all the resentful mists within the Elf Forest. I need you to take my letter to the capital to see the King." Atop the tower, Benjamin handed a letter to Lois.

"Okay." Lois accepted the letter, then asked expectantly, "Master, may I also make a trip to Calva while I'm there?"

"What are you going to Kalva for?" Benjamin asked, looking at her with a smile.

Lois said slyly, "The sea in Calva is beautiful. I didn't see it last time, and I want to go see it again."

"Shall we go see it together, Charlotte?"

"Who...who said that?!" Lois blushed and stammered, "I...I went to see it by myself."

Benjamin smiled and waved his hand: "Go ahead, deliver the letter first."

"Goodbye, Master." Lois waved and ran towards the door without looking back.

"This girl, I can't keep her." Benjamin shook his head with a smile, then sighed after a long while.

……

The capital city, the ninth floor of the Star Gazing Pavilion.

Maria rested her chin on her hand, staring blankly at the glittering golden palace in the distance.

"What's wrong? Something on your mind?"

A voice sounded from behind.

Maria turned around in surprise, looking at the old man who had appeared out of nowhere, and exclaimed, "Great-grandfather, what brings you here?"

"Last night, I observed the stars and the red moon was unusual, which may indicate an event that has not been seen in a hundred years. That's why I came to take a look today," said Grover, the master of the Star Gazing Pavilion.

Maria hesitated for a moment, then said, "Besides the change in the Red Moon, I just received news that last night, there were signs that the resentful fog was moving towards major cities at an accelerated pace."

"What?!" Grover's expression changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Is the information reliable?"

"The information comes from the Red Moon Organization, but it has not yet been confirmed. However, the Night Watchers and the Hermits have clearly stated that they will monitor the movement of the Mist of Vengeance with all their might and try to find a way to eliminate it," Maria said.

"In that case, we should take action. The Mist of Resentment is not like the Beast Tide. If the Mist of Resentment enters the capital, the consequences will be unimaginable." Grover said thoughtfully.

"Are you planning to enter the palace?" Maria asked.

"Yes, it has been quite a few years since I last saw the King. I will make a trip to the palace today." Grover nodded and turned to go downstairs.

……

The Abyss, Duru Manor, Council Hall.

The clan chief and all the elders were present, and Roland, looking exhausted, sat at the end of the table, creating a somewhat somber atmosphere.

"Last night, in order to stop the monsters from invading the abyss, our family's guard suffered heavy casualties, with twelve dead, twenty-eight disabled, and one hundred and twenty-five wounded," the elder sighed.

Everyone's expressions were also solemn. The guards were the backbone of the Duru family, and their strength was generally above level three. They were not easy to train, and losing dozens of them at once was absolutely unacceptable.

"Hmph, it's all because Roland insisted on agreeing with Diana and forcibly sealed off the entrance to the Abyss, which caused such a large number of casualties. In the past, on the night of the Red Moon, our guard only suffered a dozen or so casualties," Kenneth said sarcastically.

All the elders turned their gazes to Roland. This matter was indeed settled because of Roland's insistence and reasoned arguments. Should he be held responsible for the losses?

"The Fox Guards didn't hide behind our guard last night. They suffered over a hundred casualties as well, and even Diana was injured." Roland looked at the elders and said in a deep voice, "Moreover, you only saw the heavy casualties suffered by our guard last night, but you don't know that on the last night of the Red Moon, four or five hundred residents were eaten in Towa Street alone, and the entire Abyss suffered over three thousand casualties due to the invading monsters."

Last night, because our Abyss Guards held the entrance to the death, only three residents were injured by the monsters. Moreover, last night's monster tide was far stronger than the last one; even Kalvar was nearly breached. You only saw the deaths of twelve guards, but you didn't see the thousands of Abyss residents who survived because of it.”

The council chamber fell silent.

"The Abyss Council has been formed. This is the first battle the Abyss Guard has fought to protect the people of the Abyss. I witnessed their indomitable fighting spirit. Even wounded and crippled, they never uttered a complaint. Because they know who they are fighting for—to protect the women and children who are powerless to defend themselves." Roland's voice was high. "I am proud of them!"

"That's right, I fully support Roland on this matter," Chief Joseph said. "You should go out and listen to the praise the people outside are giving the Abyss Guard today. I saw those young men standing tall. Last night they fought as the Abyss Guard, not the Duru family guard."

"What a joke! This is a guard force trained by our Duru family to protect the interests and safety of the Duru family. When did it become the Abyss Guard? Brother, I think you're confused!" Kenneth sneered. "You should remember that you are the patriarch of the Duru family, not the lord of Abyss City."

"Today, the Abyss Council will officially announce that the Abyss is officially established as a city, with the council exercising administrative power. At the same time, a police station, prison, tax office, etc. will be established..." Roland looked at Kenneth and sneered, "Oh, right, Uncle Kenneth is not an elder of the council and does not know about this. The clan chief has been elected as the first lord of the Abyss City."

"You...I..." Kenneth blushed instantly. His position as council elder had been taken by Biroland, and now he was being ridiculed like this, making him completely lose face.

"I'm exhausted after treating the wounded all night. Elders, please continue your discussion. I'll head back to rest now." Roland rose to take his leave.

The elders didn't say much. Last night, Roland and the doctors from the two clinics treated the wounded in the guard team. If it weren't for them, the casualties in the guard team would have been even higher.

Moreover, what Roland said earlier also brought them some new thoughts.

Driven by young people, an unprecedented transformation has descended upon the abyss, and they are forced to adapt to this change.

While congratulating Joseph on becoming the first lord of the Abyss, everyone pondered where Roland would sit in the future.