Chapter 84 What is the most hated job for necromancers?
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Negotiation is a common thing in Irondor.
People in Ain are enthusiastic about negotiations to the point of obsession. Whether it is a civilized society or a rural adventure, when people encounter disputes and conflicts, their first reaction is to choose negotiation.
And even after the initial negotiation fails, in most cases, both parties will agree to start a second round of negotiations and add a "mediator" role in the subsequent negotiation process.
In the town of Rolling Stone, the position of mediator is often held by respected people in the town, while in big cities like Rapids, the official even has a special negotiation agency to manage disputes from the people.
Matthew once read the work of a senior mediator, who wrote on the title page of the work:
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"How to ensure that disputes can be resolved better? We must do the following three points -
Before negotiating, ensure that the strengths are equal;
During negotiations, make good use of various means;
After negotiation, don’t be superstitious about the results.”
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The first two points are easy to understand, but the third point probably means this to Matthew:
Although it is the consensus of most people in Ain to solve problems through negotiation, there are still many people who do not follow martial ethics. There are also examples in history of people who reneged on the results of negotiations and stabbed them in the back the next day.
Therefore, even if the negotiation results have become established facts, we still need to be more careful and vigilant.
This is Matthew's first negotiation.
He was facing a level 20 boss. Although Blinken was most likely a water mirror image, Matthew was still deeply impressed by the death order in the morning.
It would be a lie to say I'm not nervous.
But at this moment, Matthew knew that he had to muster up the courage to go forward. Once he loses his timidity, the negotiation will be lost before it even starts.
He walked up, keeping a safe distance, and said calmly:
"There is no dragon's tomb in this rainforest."
Blinken sneered:
"Second sentence."
Matthew's expression remained unchanged:
"The civil strife in the Sand Thieves Group is most likely a self-directed and self-acted farce."
Blinken became a little impatient:
"The third sentence."
Matthew's heart was slightly disturbed. Blinken's reaction was beyond his expectation. He thought that the two pieces of information he threw out would at least get the other party to refute a few words, but the other party was completely indifferent!
Blinken's attitude changed Matthew's thinking. He responded quickly and decisively changed the content of the third sentence:
"We have a legend!"
After hearing this, Blinken subconsciously wanted to raise his right hand, but before the staff could move up to 15 degrees, his movement stopped.
"Legend? Do you think I am a child? Why am I easily deceived?"
He stared at Matthew coldly.
Seeing the other party's attitude, Matthew finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Just when Blinken was about to lift the staff, he was ready to use his immortal body.
Ah Bing and Ah Piao are also in position. As long as the opponent makes the slightest move, the two immortal assassins will attack with thunder.
Fortunately, Blinken finally had some reaction to Matthew's words.
Although the content is still questionable.
But at least there are signs of negotiations between the two sides.
"There is no point in deceiving. I think it is not difficult for you to verify whether my words are true or false."
Matthew answered very calmly.
Blinken's eyes flashed with suspicion, and the next moment, he suddenly took out a skull from his arms.
There was a dim soul fire in the skull, which was obviously different from the normal undead. Matthew felt a strong breath of life, rich, but very weak, as if it might be extinguished at any time.
Blinken carefully held the skull in his arms, then he gently stroked the other person's forehead and cheek bones, and asked softly:
"Emma, my Emma, he says they have a legend."
Hearing Blinken's voice, the skull seemed to suddenly wake up. She flew up from Blinken's arms, spun around in the air, and landed in his palm again.
"Why wasn't it my lover's kiss that woke me up this time? Xiaobu, do you not love me anymore?"
The skull looked at Blinken with some complaint.
Blinken hurriedly hugged her and kissed her hard on the forehead:
"Sorry honey, I'm just a little anxious."
His tone was gentle, his movements were gentle, and even his kisses were full of love.
"I like your kiss. It reminds me of the time when we were still in love. How young and shining you were back then. But now you are old and the negative energy has eroded your body and brain. I am very worried about you."
,Bush."
Skull Emma said affectionately.
Blinken coughed:
"We can go back and say, honey, I'm negotiating with someone now."
"Yeah?"
Emma turned 180 degrees, glanced at Matthew and others, then turned back and said to Blinken:
"I'm afraid what that kid said is true. He has a patron saint on his body, and it's a very high level. I'm afraid it's not something that an ordinary legend can do. At least he's a high-level legend."
"High-ranking legend?"
Blinken was taken aback:
"There are not many high-ranking legends in the entire South!"
"Oh, my poor love, this rotten world has corrupted your body, and necromancy has blurred your eyesight. Can't you see the obvious mark on the patron saint?"
Emma asked worriedly.
Blinken's eyes flashed bright white, and after a few seconds, he frowned and said:
"Ronan."
"But I heard that he was trapped in the star realm."
Emma persuaded:
"But he will not be trapped in the star realm forever. You know what he is capable of. Your current judgment worries me. Promise me not to let negative energy continue to erode your brain. It is the sexiest organ in your body and also
my favourite."
Blinken's facial muscles twitched slightly, but he soon relaxed:
"I'll keep an eye on it, Emma."
The skull looked particularly worried. She turned to Matthew and the others:
"Let me talk to that kid. I'm better suited to negotiate with normal people than you are."
Blinken took a deep breath and said nothing more, acquiescing to Emma's words.
"Hello kid, my name is Emma, what's your name?"
The skull looks very friendly.
Matthew returned the favor:
"Hello ma'am, my name is Matthew."
"Nice to meet you, Matthew."
Emma said lively:
"The world always has a big misunderstanding about Blinken. In fact, he is a good kid. He has always been, but he is not very good at expressing himself.
When he was a magic apprentice, some troublemakers hid all the frogs for dissection because they hated the anatomy class the next day.
When Blinken learned about this, he found them and tried to get them to hand over the frog. The reason was actually that he did not want the people in his group to fall behind in the learning progress of other groups of magic apprentices.
But those children were so naughty that not only were they unwilling to hand over the frog, they also threatened Blinken that if he revealed this matter, they would turn him into a frog and throw him into the women's bathroom!"
Emma's tone was full of reminiscence.
Matthew realized that this skull seemed to be very important to Blinken, so he also used it as a compliment:
"and after?"
Emma sighed:
"They annoyed Blinken and still refused to reveal the location of the frogs, so the angry little Blinken used malicious transformation to turn them all into frogs, and then put them in the material cabinet for the anatomy class.
It wasn't until the next day that the class teacher discovered the abnormality. Those unlucky naughty guys were not disemboweled, but Blinken received a serious punishment for it.
Later I found out about this and took the initiative to explain it to him, only to find out that he just wanted to have a good anatomy lesson.
Can you say that such a diligent and motivated child is not good?"
Matthew was speechless after hearing this.
It seems that not only does Blinken look at Emma differently, but Emma also has a terrifying filter for Blinken.
At this moment, a voice came from behind Matthew:
"Emma? Are you Ms. Emma? You once held the position of prophecy teacher at the Alliance's Magic Academy in Pharaoh City during your lifetime? Yes, I remember that you taught Mr. Blinken."
Sure enough, Xiu Yi showed up right after the fight.
It seems that he has a certain understanding of Emma.
Emma replied happily:
"Yes, I didn't expect anyone to remember me. After my husband died, I heard the news that Blinken had defected to the Seven Saints Alliance. He became depressed from then on and passed away not long after.
But soon, Blinken dug me out of the coffin and tried to preserve my memory and wisdom. I'm sorry to meet you like this. I don't look evil, do I?"
Xiu Yi groaned, not knowing how to answer.
Seeing this, Matthew calmly changed the subject:
"As you said, Mr. Blinken was once a decent man, but what he is doing now is not so honorable.
This morning, he polluted the Black Banyan Dream with the Book of Blasphemy, took away the green branches of the Rain Forest Soul, and then went on a rampage in the rain forest. The creatures in this area were very uneasy, and everyone was afraid of who he would attack next.
Take action.
This is the purpose of my negotiation.
I very much hope this matter can end peacefully.
But if Mr. Blinken continues to be stubborn, I’m afraid it will be difficult to resolve the conflict between us through negotiations.”
Emma immediately said:
"I will ask him to return the Green Branch, but not now, we still need this thing.
As for the Black Banyan Dream, I'm sorry, and I assure you that Blinken will never desecrate the Black Banyan Dream again.
Did you hear that, Xiaobu?"
Blinken showed a helpless expression:
"Emma, that kid is threatening me!"
Emma instantly raised her voice:
"I asked you if you heard me! You did go too far this morning. Look, you scared that little fox. It's good that I didn't ask you to come to apologize!"
Blinken said angrily:
"I understand. I will return the green branches afterwards, and I also promise not to desecrate the black banyan dreamland in the future."
"very good."
Emma yawned with satisfaction.
She said to Matthew:
"You and Xiaobu are both necromancers. You should have a lot in common. There is no need to remain hostile.
Now that Xiaobu has made a concession, you can have a good talk and don't be too impulsive young man. Okay, Xiaobu, I'm a little sleepy, please take me back."
Blinken did not neglect, he diligently held up the skull, and after kissing her three times, he reluctantly stuffed Emma back into his arms.
After Emma left, the tenderness on Blinken's face disappeared instantly, and was replaced by a fierce and vicious face:
"Boy, don't think that I can talk as easily as Emma!
I have already given in where I should, and I can promise you and the soul of the rainforest behind you to try not to harm the creatures here.
But I want the land to the west of the rain forest, and I need a factory to realize my wish, so let the natives stay away from my factory, otherwise I don't know what will happen.
Also, my people and I will be walking around in the rainforest in the next period of time. If those beasts or natives attack me, don't blame me for being cruel!
Only you can agree to this, and for Emma's sake, I can stay on good terms with you for the time being."
As soon as Matthew heard this, he knew that this negotiation was going to be difficult.
He simply said vaguely:
"I'm not sure Rainforest Soul will accept such terms, especially after you robbed her, but I will pass these words on to her."
Blinken sneered:
"She'll take it."
"Boy, I don't know what kind of conditions the Rainforest Soul has promised you, but no matter how generous the reward is, it's not as important as your own life. You're not so lucky to have the little flying squirrel sacrifice for you, are you?"
Matthew's heart trembled.
It turns out that he knew what happened in Heirong's dream after he left.
"What on earth do you want to do in the rainforest? The Dragon's Tomb? It doesn't exist."
He tried to pry more information out of Blinken.
But Blinken just smiled faintly:
"Don't ask so many questions, boy, and stop doing useless things. My people were sent away by me during our negotiation, and you can't trace them."
"As for me, you also understand that what is in front of you is just a mirror image, and the real me is thousands of miles away."
Said.
He turned and walked back.
Ten steps later, he suddenly turned around again and looked at Matthew solemnly:
"Forget it, for the sake of being a necromancer, I have to give you one last piece of advice."
Matthew asked:
"What?"
"When wearing a robe with tight and narrow cuffs, it is best to remember to roll up the sleeves at all times to avoid affecting spellcasting."
Blinken said seriously:
"Also, the second button of the lining of your jacket is not fastened. Remember to fasten it immediately."
After saying that, his figure immediately collapsed and turned into a puddle of water.
Xiu Yi came up:
"So, this negotiation can be considered a success or a failure."
Matthew didn't answer.
Instead, he quickly turned around and looked at Bobo, who was holding back the pain:
"Heal your wounds first."
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Zhi!
The sparkling gloves were removed one by one, and they were thrown into the pool next to the mud. Dense white gas immediately rose from the water.
After the three layers of iron sheets were peeled off, a small, fair and fleshy fist was revealed.
"No burns, but some minor fractures."
Matthew carefully examined her hands.
As a necromancer, he is a natural surgeon. Not many professions dare to say that they understand bones in front of a necromancer.
"I have received professional training, how could I get burned?"
Bobo blushed and said:
"But fractures are inevitable. Sure enough, the load of the first level of charging is still too much, both for fists and gloves - but you all saw it just now, right? It's really cool, right?
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Matthew smiled and nodded.
Without hesitation, he took out a scroll from his bag and tore it open.
The magic ripples blended into Bobo's fists and wrists like swimming fish, and part of them flowed to other places along her skin.
The latter said "Hey", moved his wrist a little, and found that the minor fractures in his hand had healed, and several bruises on his skin had disappeared.
"Is this a primary trauma treatment scroll? Is it expensive?"
Bobon asked indifferently.
"no."
Matthew smiled and shook his head.
Seeing Bobo's embarrassed expression, of course he would not tell him that what he was using was actually an "intermediate trauma treatment scroll"!
Fortunately, this thing is not expensive at all in White Rock City. After all, the average number of necromancers is a surgical expert.
"This is an intermediate scroll!"
Xiu Yi suddenly interrupted:
"Mr. Matthew, you are so rich! This scroll costs more than 120 gold in Kordo City. This is because people generally don't pay much attention to trauma."
Lumière had no concept of money and just listened with interest.
Bobo didn't seem to have any reaction after hearing this, but the lights on his helmet changed colors, much like the neon light strips in Matthew's previous life.
Matthew explained casually:
"The place I bought is not that expensive."
After saying this, he wanted to pinch his thigh——
How come you only know that you can buy an underwater breathing scroll from Cordo City and transport it to the inland for sale, but you don’t know to investigate the local prices of specialties in White Rock City and Rapids City?
If it is true as Xiu Yi said, this scroll that sold for 8 gold in White Rock City can be sold for more than ten times the price on the Gold Coast, then Matthew must open up this north-south trade route!
Of course, this is not the time to think about this.
Although Bobo's trauma was cured, everyone's spirits were greatly exhausted after the battle just now, and they urgently needed a break to relieve their physical and mental pain.
Since all the undead in the swamp were taken away by the tornado, there is a high probability that the Dragon Worshipers have also withdrawn.
Therefore, in theory, this is the safest place in the rainforest.
Matthew and others found a nearby place to station themselves.
He entrusted Xiu Yi to stay in the temporary camp, and asked A Bing to protect Bobo while he and Lumiere went around to survey the situation.
The journey was uneventful.
Just as Matthew had guessed, there wasn't even a ghost in the depths of the swamp.
He then asked Lumière:
"If it were you, would you accept such a negotiation result?"
Lumiere said uncertainly:
"I don't know, that Necromancer is really strong. I can feel that if we face one on one, I can't be his opponent."
"But allowing him to plunder the rainforest like this will make me feel humiliated. Maybe I can endure it temporarily, but those headhunters will never give up. Even if they give up their last drop of blood, they will fight with the Dragon Worshipers.
Fight bloody battle to the end.”
Matthew sighed softly:
"Then they all became the accomplices of the Necromancer."
Lumiere was speechless.
He thought of the huge celestial sphere just now. Without Bobo's bomb, he really didn't know how to deal with it!
"I don't mean to mock your people, and I respect their blood."
Matthew said solemnly:
"But before the second round of negotiations, it is best for them not to provoke Blinken, which will disrupt my plan."
Lumiere nodded and asked again:
"Is there a second round of negotiations?"
Matthew said calmly:
"Perhaps we shouldn't call it a second round of negotiations. The next time we meet, it will most likely be a life-or-death showdown."
"Actually, the idea of fighting is right, because Blinken has no sincerity in negotiating with us."
Lumiere asked confusedly:
"Didn't he agree to that skull? It's obvious that he loves her very much."
Matthew shook his head:
"I don't trust him at all, and this is due to at least two reasons -
First, we need to know why Blinken came to the swamp specifically?
We also saw the celestial sphere just now, and I suspect that he came here just for the undead.
This matter was ruined by us. It stands to reason that he should be angry, but he was not at all.
This means that either he doesn’t care about the celestial sphere of the dead, or he may still have one in his hand!”
Speaking of which, Matthew asked:
"You have been here before, can you confirm that the undead on the celestial sphere are all in the swamp?"
Lumiere showed a look of memory:
"I can't remember exactly. There are indeed a lot of undead in the swamp. If you think about it carefully, although the celestial sphere looks scary, it's just that there are more undead on the shell. If you really want to count, it may not cover the swamp.
All the undead in there."
Matthew nodded and said:
"That's right. I believe Blinken will not do meaningless things. The Sphere of the Dead is the purpose of his trip. Unfortunately, I don't know much about this spell, but it doesn't seem to be an attack spell at all, or
It is said that using the celestial sphere to attack is a casual act in itself, and he must have a greater intention in making the celestial sphere itself."
Matthew speculated.
Lumiere asked worriedly:
"If he really has another dead celestial ball in his hand, isn't he delaying time by negotiating with us?"
Matthew said:
"I'm afraid so, and there's another reason why I can't trust him, and that's Emma!"
Lumiere was shocked:
"But she looks very nice!"
Matthew said solemnly:
“It’s just because it’s so good that it seems a little fake. Don’t you think the interaction between him and Blinken in front of us is a little too artificial?
Of course, there is a theoretical possibility that the relationship between the two of them is really as good as this.
It’s just some of Emma’s words that make me feel uneasy.”
Lumière still seemed unable to believe that Emma's kindness was fake.
But he listened very carefully.
Matthew recalled:
"Emma said that Blinken was a good boy. In order to punish the students who hid the frogs, he used malicious transformation on those students and turned them into frogs as a magic apprentice. There is no problem with the storyline, I just want to
Knowing that a magic apprentice, whose level cannot exceed level four at most, how can he learn the malicious transformation technique that requires at least level ten to master?"
Lumiere showed an expression of sudden realization.
Matthew walked forward quietly.
In fact, there are still many doubts that he has not spoken out, including the fact that when Emma mentioned Su Ya, she seemed to inadvertently point out that Su Ya was a fox.
This is very intriguing.
The interaction between her and Blinken was completely dominated by the former, which reminds me of Blinken's inexplicable rebellion and his subsequent joining of the Dragon Cult.
Matthew even suspected that Emma was the dominant one!
From another perspective, regardless of whether Matthew's speculation is true, Blinken is still unwilling to give up activities in the rainforest, which has meant that the negotiations have completely broken down.
Not to mention Su Ya, Matthew himself would not allow the Dragon Worship Cult to defile the rainforest, let alone Blinken break into the tomb of King Mingtan!
"It seems that a fierce battle is inevitable."
Think so.
Matthew opened the magical badge on his chest, and the words that came two hours ago were still shining brightly.
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"Two people, just this once, never happen again."
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These are the original words of Moonlight Goddess.
Asiya agreed to help Matthew shake people off, but doing so was also a huge burden on her, who was getting weaker.
She couldn't always support Matthew unconditionally.
The meaning of this sentence is:
I can help you next time.
But you have to add money.
"I wonder who Zeller will send here? If I were him, Li Weiqi would definitely have a spot. Who is the other one? It should be Zeller himself, right?"
Matthew is still guessing.
In the field of vision ahead, a low hut suddenly appeared.
The hut is surrounded by a fence, and there is a sign hanging on the front of the fence gate.
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"Danya's house (it's strange, why does it have to have such a house number? It's impossible for anyone to visit me anyway)"
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"This is the residence of the undead girl Dania?"
Matthew immediately perked up.
He walked around the fence and found a dry garden behind the house.
There was a huge stone in the garden. Matthew could sense the faint but clear life fluctuations on the stone at a glance!
"Stone element?"
Matthew reacted instantly.
The genasi who just watched them fight with the undead celestial sphere was probably him!
But Matthew didn't act rashly.
He walked back to the main entrance, and according to the rules of White Rock City necromancers visiting each other, he threw a common trick.
puff!
A touch of bone powder was sprinkled on the fence gate by Matthew.
A series of shrill meows came from the emerald green fluorescence!
A few seconds later.
A gruff voice came from the direction of the garden:
"Why can't you find a boyfriend when Danya is here?"
"I don't know how many years have passed since she left, but men are still coming to her door one after another?"
"I feel really unfortunate for my best friend. He is a necromancer, so you are also here for the collection left by Dania?"
Shi Yuanyuan walked over with a yawn.
She stood on the inside of the fence and seemed to have no intention of opening the door.
She seemed to be in low spirits, as if she only wanted to go through the process:
"According to the rules, you can choose between "Quick Questions and Answers" and "Asuka".
Quick Questions and Answers means I ask you to answer. There are three questions in total, and the thinking time should not exceed twenty seconds. The answers to this project are relatively diverse, and they only need to be reasonable. Of course, there are also optimal options.
If you answer all three questions correctly, or if a certain question gives the best option, you can enter.
In Asuka, just play a game with me, if you lose, get out, if you win, enter, it’s that simple.”
Matthew knew about Bird Chess, which is very popular in Baiyan City. Unfortunately, he only knew how to plant trees and didn't even understand the basic rules. He could only choose quick questions and answers.
Shi Yuanran said happily:
"The first question is, what is the most annoying profession of the Necromancer?"
Lumiere breathed a sigh of relief.
He doesn't think this problem is difficult.
Necromancers naturally hate Necromancers, such as Paladins.
Unexpectedly, Matthew thought for two seconds before replying:
"Necromancer."
The stone giant trembled and suddenly became energetic: