Chapter 289 Luo Lan’s Strategy and the “Reincarnated Elf King”
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The change of expression on the kobold Will's face made Matthew quickly realize that his judgment was correct.
The dense group of kobolds in front of me are not separate individuals, but clones of Will.
There are slight differences in the appearance of these kobolds. Some have a mole on their forehead, some have two scars on their cheeks, and some have a shorter neck...
For those who don't know kobolds or don't observe carefully.
It is indeed difficult to tell that their images all come from Will himself, they are just slightly changed.
In fact.
Matthew did not distinguish this detail with the naked eye.
It was the ability of balanced perception that allowed him to see the truth.
When I was observing in secret before.
Matthew then discovered that compared to ordinary kobolds, Will was much stronger, the vertical pupils in his eyes were more obvious, and fine scales appeared on his forehead and neck.
These are all signs that the thin true dragon blood in the kobold's body has been awakened.
no doubt.
Crent Will is a genuine Dragon Vein Warlock, his level is approximately between level 18 and 20.
But what interests Matthew most is Will's doppelgänger.
"This is not an illusion."
"This is a true transformation technique..."
Matthew could feel the slight throbbing in the realm of transformation. The secret legend Margaret mentioned when explaining the true transformation technique came to his mind, and he couldn't help but compare it with the kobold in front of him.
It shouldn't be wrong.
But what makes Matthew deeply vigilant is that this kind of real transformation technique that creates a large number of clones for oneself, even if one has high attainments in the field of transformation, one must have legendary level of strength to master it.
Although the kobold in front of him obviously hides part of his strength, it can be basically inferred from the reactions of Lorraine and Carmela that he is not a legend yet.
So how did the other party do this?
Matthew was very curious.
So when Will came over to chat, he simply revealed the other person's background with one sentence.
The kobold warlock took a deep look at Matthew, then suddenly turned around and left:
"I took the liberty."
He walked very quickly and was on the other side of the entrance to the suspension bridge.
Matthew looked at the kobold's back and snorted softly:
"There's something about this kobold."
Lorraine answered:
"But not much."
"He actually asked us to do the idiot test, which shows that he is the real idiot."
Matthew smiled.
He understood what Luo Lan meant. The so-called idiot test was to find out the other party's true identity through some seemingly stupid conversations.
The "cooperation theory" that Will just proposed is a very stupid proposal.
In the dungeon, it is taboo to form a temporary team with unknown people.
Especially when it comes to activities in the tomb.
Triggering a trap at will may lead to the annihilation of everyone.
Therefore, the reliability of teammates becomes very important.
Only people who can be trusted can act together.
The kobold warlock probably did this because he thought the Matthews and the others looked easy to deceive and wanted to try their luck, but unexpectedly, the truth was revealed.
This guy was quite a bachelor, and he left immediately after realizing that Matthew and the others were not good friends.
There was no conflict between the two parties.
"Speaking of which, how did this guy achieve such a level of real transformation?"
Matthew is still watching Will secretly.
Carmela, who was meditating aside, suddenly reminded:
"Look at the second half."
Luo Lan glanced quietly:
"It really doesn't look like a normal kobold..."
"Is he on drugs?"
Carmella said:
"Look within."
Lorraine immediately shrugged:
"What's the meaning inside a kobold?"
Matthew immediately used the "Clear Eyes" blessed by the God of the First Moon.
In an instant.
A horrifying picture appeared in Matthew's field of vision.
But the kobold warlock's waist was actually filled with black and white threads!
These filaments grow outward like plush balls. They are mainly entrenched on the kobold warlock's waist and thighs, almost reaching the knees!
It was at this time that Matthew noticed.
The black and white fluff on the kobold's chest is not chest hair, but also modified filaments!
"That's... a fungus-like creature?"
Matthew was a little unsure at first.
But when he quietly opened the spore field, he instantly felt a strong resonance!
Crent Will also cast a surprised look at Matthew.
"Did this guy also obtain the clone effect of True Transformation by signing a contract with a fungus-like creature?"
"It seems that there are indeed signs of the rise of the spore field. In addition to Hussman, other fungi-like powerhouses have appeared..."
Matthew is even more curious about the origin of the kobold warlock!
If the conditions are met.
He is even willing to recruit the other party to join the Spore Society!
But at this moment, it was Will's turn to walk across the suspension bridge.
At the urging of the green dragon girl.
Will took the lead, and the kobolds behind him set up candles.
Hundreds of candles were lit.
The darkness above the suspension bridge was immediately dispersed.
This group of kobolds passed through the suspension bridge smoothly like a well-disciplined army and disappeared at the entrance of the green barrier.
The other two teams also watched in amazement.
After that, people began to cross the suspension bridge one after another.
"woo woo woo woo……"
A burst of sad music came from the side of the suspension bridge, and the music was full of farewell.
Everyone looked back.
I discovered that a guy who looked like a poet was playing.
The people walking on the suspension bridge are people from Jiandong City.
One of them, a big man who looked like a mercenary, couldn't help but curse:
"Scared me!"
"What flute are you playing for no apparent reason?"
"Also, is there anyone who plays the flute vertically?"
The green dragon girl stood at the bridge and cursed:
"You go your own way, move quickly!"
"And you know what the heck, he is playing the flute, not the flute, it is a completely different instrument, okay!"
As she spoke, Fatina looked back at Lorraine.
There was an expression of appreciation on his face.
The green dragon girl came over:
"Your artistic accomplishment seems to be very high. Are you interested in becoming my art and treasure consultant?"
"Of course, the premise of all this is that you have to come back alive."
Luo Lan agreed:
"sure."
"Don't stop!"
Fatina showed a look of fascination:
"I like this tone and this piece of music. Can you finish playing it first?"
Luo Lan said with some regret:
"I'm sorry, but there is no second half to this piece."
The green dragon girl was a little annoyed:
"Why is there no more down there?"
Luo Lan looked sad and said:
"This is a piece of music composed by my late wife. Unfortunately, she passed away before she could finish composing the piece."
"I don't have that much talent. I can't complete the following piece of music for her. I can only play it occasionally as a tribute."
Matthew rolled his eyes inwardly after hearing this.
However, the green dragon girl seems to like this very much!
Her eyes were immediately covered with mist, and her tone became gentle:
"In fact, the reason why I joined this tomb robbing operation is that I hope to find the legendary music of nature left in the Emerald City. I heard that this book has the function of automatically composing music. Just write the first half of the music in
During the movement, it can automatically complete the remaining half."
"If I can really realize this dream and really complete the music composed by my late wife, then I will have no regrets in this life..."
Lorraine finished.
The green dragon girl was already crying profusely.
She sobbed and said:
"So touching...Why can't I meet a man who treats me so well?"
"But I haven't heard of any natural music in the Jade City, so I can't help you."
"Why don't you go? The Emerald City is quite dangerous. You might not be able to come back. Otherwise, you should stay with me. Next, I will recruit some powerful musicians for you. We will definitely be able to
It completes this piece!”
Luo Lan smiled sadly:
"Thank you, kind Miss Fatina."
"But I have made up my mind. If I can't find the music of nature, let me die in it!"
The green dragon girl immediately clenched her two small fists on her chest and exclaimed:
"Please do not!"
"Why don't you go there..."
It seemed that he felt the doubtful looks from the three Matthews.
Fatina remembered something and quickly changed her words:
"I still have to go."
"If only you could find Guilty Crown."
"Let's do this. I will give you a magic ball that forces you to return to the city. If you are in danger, you just need to crush the magic ball, and you and your companions will immediately return to the dragon's lair."
"In short, please pay attention to safety."
Luo Lan suddenly showed gratitude. He grabbed the green dragon girl's hands as if unconsciously and kept telling his gratitude.
This made Fatina blush.
She stood there at a loss, her face red from her face to her ears.
Matthew has sharp eyes.
Slight scales appeared on Fatina's forehead, and the tail behind her butt also tore part of her skirt and poked out playfully.
This is a sign that human transformation may fail at any time!
"Can any species attack this guy?"
Carmela's voice sounded in Matthew's heart.
Matthew waved his hand.
He glanced at the data column.
…
"Tip: Your ally Lorraine has set the green dragon Fatina as a "strategic target"!
Lorraine used the bard's professional ability "Love Fantasy".
Love Fantasy: Make a target fall into a love fantasy and lose judgment.
Lorraine opens up the realm of empathy.
Loren used bluffing, flirting and other abilities on Fatina.
Fatina's favorability towards Lorraine has increased significantly!
Lorraine received the "Forced Return Sphere" as a gift from Fatina!
Lorraine used the self-created ability "Forced Strategy".
Forced strategy: You can use this ability on your strategy target. In the short term, it can greatly improve his/her favorability towards you, but over time, the disadvantages will easily be exposed.
Fatina's favorability towards Lorraine has increased significantly!
She added a new gift——
Reflective Helmet (can enable the wearer to reflect all spells below level 5);
Strong vest (makes the wearer's strength +1, constitution +1);
Griffin Sword (you can summon a griffon to fight for yourself, or become your own mount, at the same time, this sword is extremely sharp);
Dragon Scale Bracers (provides the wearer with an additional eight points of armor and increases energy recovery speed);
Dragon's Breath Potion (thrown object, after throwing it, a dragon's breath will be summoned in the target area, destroying all living creatures in the area);
Climbing Cloud Shoes (significantly increases movement speed and gives the wearer the ability to double jump);"
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Seeing Luo Lan quietly wiping his tears, he easily defrauded a large amount of treasures from the green dragon Fatina.
Matthew and Carmela were stunned!
Why would you rob a tomb if you have this ability?
Just keep an eye on various strategies for dragon girls every day...
A few minutes of work.
Luo Lan had more than a dozen magic items and equipment in his hand.
He couldn't take it himself, so he gave it to Matthew and Carmela.
The two of them were carrying large and small bags with numb expressions like Lorraine's servants.
And Fatina over there seemed to be still immersed in sadness.
I kept trying to add something more to Loren.
I'm afraid something might happen to him.
But in the process, Matthew also found that her movements were becoming slower and slower.
obviously.
This is Fatina's subconscious strategy to resist Lorraine.
But Luo Lan is obviously a master at this, and he grasps the proportions very accurately.
"It's time for us to go, honey."
Loren grabbed Fatina's hands, and the group came to the suspension bridge.
He gave a wink to Matthew and the other two to leave first.
It wasn't until they had walked a long way that Loren suddenly let go and hugged Fatina.
In the green dragon girl's surprised eyes.
Loren smiled slightly and kissed Fatina gently on the forehead.
The latter's face showed an expression full of happiness, and he almost fainted on the spot.
At this time.
Fatina can no longer maintain the human shapeshifting spell.
Her body was continuously stretched, and she quickly turned into a real green dragon!
"Don't leave, they still want to kiss you!"
The green dragon is unyielding.
Looking at the monster with green scales in front of him.
Luo Lan kissed her very professionally.
He kissed Fatina three times on her mouth and between her nostrils, and then he suppressed the discomfort in his heart and quickly rushed across the suspension bridge.
Until the three people's backs completely disappeared at the entrance on the other side of the suspension bridge.
Fatina slowly looked back at God:
"Just now...why did I feel so happy?"
"Why don't I remember what that man looks like?"
"Wait, I can't even remember his name!"
"Am I being charmed by a human?"
The green dragon lay on the edge of the cliff for a long time in a daze.
suddenly.
She raised her head, and the entire underground space echoed with Fatina's angry and shrill voice:
"My treasure!"
"Damn humans, how dare you play with my feelings!"
"When you come out, I will cut you into pieces!!!"
…
The other side of the suspension bridge.
entrance.
The three of them didn't actually go far, so they heard Fatina's roar.
"Now I have to slay the dragon."
Matthew sighed.
Carmela stared at Loren with a look that looked like a scumbag.
The latter said innocently while distributing stolen goods to his companions:
"You two don't think she is really an innocent girl, do you?"
"As far as I know, Green Dragon Fatina likes to seduce bards under the pretense of being a lover of literature and art. The poets whose emotions she has toyed with range from fifty to thirty. The most important thing is that she often invites poets who are down and out. You come to the lair to play the piano and flute, but you never pay!"
"Well, she actually paid the money on the surface, and the money was quite generous. But each of the gold coins that Fatina gave to others was under the secret spell of "gold-seeking." It won't take long. The gold coins will grow wings and automatically run back to her hands."
“I’m doing justice to other poets!”
"And I guess she also put this secret spell on the reward she gave us in advance."
Matthew took out a gold coin.
Nothing was found after sensing it.
Then he used Spell Identification, but found nothing.
Finally, he used his balanced perception and discovered that the gold coin had been manipulated at the element field level.
"A very powerful and very hidden dragon language magic."
"Even if you put money in space items, they will fly away automatically?"
Matthew asked.
"not only that!"
Lorraine emphasized:
"These gold coins that have been cursed with the gold-seeking technique will not only fly away on their own, but will also activate other gold coins on your body and then fly away together!"
Matthew's heart tightened after hearing this.
He now has a lot of gold coins on hand!
If he was really abducted by Fatina, that would not be a problem that Dragon Slaying could solve!
Carmela also took out a gold coin and felt it carefully:
"He's right."
"This should be a spell created by the ancient green dragon. It is a branch of dragon language magic. It seems to be somewhat related to the spell that costs capital."
Is there any relationship between Swire Green Dragon and Fei Capital?
Matthew wrote it down secretly.
"So what do we do with these gold coins that fly away?"
he asked.
"Just a good beating!"
Carmela said calmly.
Luo Lan seemed even more relaxed:
"Do you have a crucible?"
Matthew nodded.
How can any serious mage go out without bringing a crucible?
Although he is a necromancer, he also has a nice-looking cauldron.
"Just throw it into the pot and let it melt."
Lorraine snapped his fingers.
"But don't worry yet. According to my observation, the secret spell of the gold-seeking technique will not take effect until at least three to five days. It is too slow to cook it bit by bit in a crucible. Maybe we can find a big melting pot and stew it in one go.
!”
Said.
He took out a box of matches from a pile of magic items given by Fatina.
In a dark space.
Lorraine gently slid a magic match.
A bright yellow light flashed past.
There seemed to be someone whispering magic spells in the darkness.
Then three rays of fire flashed over their heads.
Three magical creatures wrapped in flames came from the void, and they surrounded Luo Lan with great humility.
Matthew saw it clearly.
Those are three high-level fire demons!
The fire demon illuminated the way forward, and the three people's vision was instantly broadened.
Matthew saw that he was now in a deep alley.
At the end of the alley is a pile of ruins.
There is a road in front of the ruins that runs from east to west.
Tall walls stood on both sides of the alley, and the walls were covered with wet moss and creeping vines with strange barbs.
The space here seems extremely cramped.
From time to time, you can still hear the sound of water drops not far away.
A damp feeling came over my face.
Many footprints can still be seen on the ground, quite a few of which were left just now and are obviously the footprints of colleagues.
"let's go."
After entering the Emerald King's City, Luo Lan consciously assumed the role of a rogue. He took the lead with three fire demons.
Matthew and Carmela followed him.
Luo Lan turned around and asked as he walked:
"When I was attacking the green dragon just now, I sensed a strange threat. When I looked back, I realized it was you. Matthew, did you have any strange thoughts just now?"
Matthew quickly shook his head in denial.
He couldn't tell Roland that when the opponent was attacking the Green Dragon, the Tauren realm suddenly resonated. Matthew could sense that if he stepped in at that time, he would be able to make a leap in the Tauren realm.
progress, right?
Fortunately, he restrained this impulse——
This kind of thing is completely unnecessary.
Moreover, Matthew has no confidence that he can win love from the hands of the deceitful demigod.
"It's okay if I don't. It seems that I have been rushing out a lot of manuscripts recently and have been so depressed that I have had some hallucinations."
Speaking of which.
Luo Lan seemed to recall some bad memories and quickly shook his head vigorously.
The three of them arrived in front of the ruins successfully.
Luo Lan carefully looked at the footprints on the ground:
"The densely packed footprints on the top should belong to the kobold. He walked to the west, which is the direction of the entrance to the Troll's underground palace."
"That group of people from Jiandong City also went there."
"Here on the east side, there are some particularly large footprints. These should be ordinary people wearing larger shoes. Haha, my colleagues in Gemstone Bay are quite particular!"
"This direction should lead to the core area of the Emerald King City."
"Well, it shouldn't be wrong..."
"I found some bone powder, and the necromancers from White Rock City also went in this direction."
Lorraine stretched and stood up:
"So, east or west?"
He looked at the two of them indifferently.
Carmela was silent for a while, then turned to look at Matthew:
"You decide, I have difficulty choosing."
Matthew looked at the bald priest in surprise:
"Don't you have an oracle?"
Carmela said helplessly:
"After entering the Emerald City, my contact with the God of the First Moon became intermittent. Although I could feel the divine power he bestowed upon me, the oracle was no longer clear."
"Without the guidance of God, I do have a very serious difficulty in making choices!"
"So it's up to you to decide!"
Matthew thought for a while, and finally looked in the direction where the bone meal was floating:
"It's better to send off our colleagues from Baiyan City first."
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The ruins of the Emerald City.
In a fairly spacious space on the west side of the Dream Corridor.
A group of people from Gem Bay were making a big fuss.
One man and one woman quickly took off their large uniforms and the padding in the uniforms, and threw away their oversized shoes.
The man took off his clothes and cursed:
"Whatever you say, I've had enough of pretending!"
"I am a serious archaeologist, but I had to disguise myself as a tomb robber to have a chance to enter the Emerald City. This is really a shame for mankind!"
"Don't stop me and Daisy, Stanley! I don't care what you say, I have to go to the Elf Palace first!"
"I want to get everything back, not go to the west to explore some troll underground palace!"
"To tell you the truth, I have no interest in the troll underground palace! I just want to pursue the culture and art of elves, that is the real beauty!"
This middle-aged man's voice is very sharp, especially when he curses in the street, which makes people feel indescribably disgusted and uncomfortable.
The remaining three people immediately frowned.
Their faces were very ugly.
Especially the leader of the tomb robbers named Stanley.
However, he was still holding back his anger and trying to persuade the other party:
"We had an agreement, Mr. Lyndon."
"You must find the Guilty Crown for us first, and then you can go wherever you want!"
"This is the condition for our team to cover you and your wife, Ms. Daisy, into the Emerald King's City!"
"This is what we agreed in advance!"
Lyndon cursed angrily:
"What was agreed in advance? Do I have any other choice besides cooperating with you? No!"
"Since I have no choice, then I am forced!"
"Since it was forced, of course I can regret it at any time!"
Stanley, the famous tomb robber in Gem Bay, and his two men were stunned when they heard this.
"You want to cheat?"
Watching Linden step back after taking off his clothes.
Stanley became angry and grabbed his wife Daisy.
He glanced at Daisy.
Although this woman is in her forties, she has a good figure and still has charm.
When Stanley caught her, she subconsciously made a humming sound that made the other three tomb robbers tremble.
"I tell you, Linden, if you don't cooperate with me, I will kill your wife first and then annihilate..."
However, Stanley was not done yet.
Linden, however, took out a "Sprinting Technique" scroll from somewhere and tore it open.
A burst of faint blue light appeared on his body, and he disappeared in the blink of an eye!
The three Stanleys were dumbfounded again.
Only Linden's voice still echoed in their ears:
"I believe Daisy can understand my actions!"
“It’s all for art!”
"I will witness the miracles of the elves and the greatest work of art they have left in this world!"
"No, I am the greatest piece of art they left in this world...hahahaha!"
One of Stanley's men tugged at his heavy camouflage uniform and asked:
"Brother-in-law, what should we do now?"
"Professor Linden escaped. We don't have the professional knowledge to go to the troll underground palace..."
Stanley cursed angrily:
"How many times have I told you not to call me brother-in-law outside?"
The subordinate shrank his head:
"Okay, sister...boss!"
Stanley looked at Daisy fiercely:
"Your husband left you and ran away, what else do you have to say?"
Daisy blinked:
"How about you change the order and annihilate first and then kill?"
As she spoke, she shook her shoulders, revealing a large amount of white on her chest, which was only wearing a vest.
Stanley and his two men were so shaken that their eyes hurt.
"No, your husband left you and ran away. Are you not shocked or sad at all?"
Stanley couldn't understand.
Daisy was very calm about this:
"I know what kind of person he is, so of course it's not surprising."
"His enthusiasm for history, especially the history of the elves, is beyond the imagination of normal people."
The subordinate who spoke earlier could not help but complain:
"But Mr. Linden is so irresponsible!"
Daisy smiled:
"That's true, but who made him my husband?"
"Is there any smoke?"
The subordinate took out a few cigarettes.
Stanley glared and said:
"Have you forgotten our professional standards? You cannot smoke in the tomb. This is disrespectful to the deceased!"
Daisy rolled her eyes at him charmingly:
"This is just the ruins of the Emerald Capital. What kind of tomb is it?"
"Have one."
Stanley thought for a while:
"I can meet your conditions, but you have to tell me what's going on?"
"Especially the part about Lyndon, I really need his historical knowledge!"
The boy served it promptly and helped light the fire.
Daisy puffed away for a while, her eyes gradually blurred:
"You said Lyndon, he is a guy obsessed with history."
"He used to be a history teacher, and he also worked as a mage apprentice for a while, but in the end he didn't have the talent to become a mage, so he was persuaded to quit by the Mage Tower."
"Since then he has become cynical, believing that it is his human identity that limits him, and if he were an elf, maybe everything would be different."
"Probably because of this obsession, Linden had many fantasies. He actually felt that he was the reincarnation of an extremely powerful elf king!"
"This fantasy became more and more intense, and soon a whole set of self-consistent logic was formed in Linden's mind."
"After that, he was obsessed with pursuing the history of ancient elves. He once went to Jade Cangting to visit. As a result, his remarks were considered to be insulting to the wood elves, so he was ordered to never enter Jade Cangting."
"Of course he is not willing to give in. He told me that as long as he can enter the Emerald King's City, he can find a treasure and restore the power of the Elf King."
"He also said he would make me his princess!"
Daisy's narrative was very controlled and calm.
But the three Stanleys felt their scalps numb when they heard:
"So Lyndon is actually a lunatic?"
Daisy nodded:
"Roughly the same."
Stanley looked at the charming Daisy in disbelief:
"Then why did you marry him?"
Daisy narrowed her eyes:
"Maybe it's because he takes care of my business more, maybe it's because I occasionally pretend to believe in his fantasies. Anyway, we're together like this."
"how?"
"A lustful prostitute and an old escort can't get married because of love, right?"
Speaking of which.
She threw away the cigarette butt and skillfully pulled off the vest of her jacket:
"Didn't you just say you were coming?"
"Who goes first?"
The two men swallowed their saliva one after another.
The person who spoke before whispered:
"Brother-in-law, if it's inconvenient for you, it's better for me to do it. I'll say it for you!"
Stanley's blood surged with anger.
He was about to say something.
suddenly.
A miserable cry came from the direction where Linden was escaping!
"Let's go over and take a look!"
Stanley gave the order, and the three of them immediately came over.
Daisy had no choice but to follow.
But while running.
She suddenly felt a warmth on her shoulders, but Stanley took the time to put his coat on her.
Run across a street corner.
A group of four people found Linden.
There is also a mummy holding one of his hands up.
not far away.
There were also three necromancers standing with cold eyes.