Chapter 560 559. Professor Malcolm, what did you teach it? - Additional update [130]
(Additional update for "Huo Zheng is very good" brother [1/20])
Amidst the sinister "welcome" of a group of Baphomet cultists, Murphy and the "Slate Expedition" left the Baphomet Underground Palace without any danger. Although it is not appropriate to say it, this scene is indeed very similar.
It shows the scene when the big boss with generous spending leaves the bathing city and the technicians send him off respectfully.
That gesture was almost like saying "Welcome again".
After they went up to the middle tunnel, the entrance to the maze below was sealed by some kind of strange psychic spell.
Obviously, the Baphomet cultists who pretended to have great advantages were not fools either.
Murphy is busy dealing with the black disaster and has no time to deal with these fringe evil forces, and they are also very worried that similar things will happen again in their underground palace due to lack of strength. Both parties know well that today's farewell is just for the future.
Just "goodbye".
And to be honest, this underground palace is too big.
If Tris and Hogg hadn't found the Civilization Slate to fight with the Twilight Cultists here, I'm afraid even these cultists themselves wouldn't have known that they were almost summoned by the Blasphemous Priest to come to the subspace shadow to give pineapples to pineapples.
Although everyone believes in evil gods, considering that the evil gods they believe in are not the same, it is the same as being a gangster but worshiping a different cousin.
This kind of confrontation between evil and evil is actually scary enough. The relationship between them is more "pure" and does not involve false righteous reasons. If you are not careful, you can easily be destroyed by fire. According to their actions of closing the earth palace at this time
It seems that these guys will be hiding for a while until the external situation calms down.
"Winnie, ask your minotaur if there is still a way to the lower middle class."
Murphy, who was supported by Tris, asked softly in the tunnel. Her heart was beating wildly after she had just witnessed the real "big scene". Miss Winnie, who was still frightened, was stunned for a moment, and immediately followed Murphy's instructions.
Asked his own Minotaur.
The wild tauren, who was injured in the battle but not seriously, snorted, stood on the spot holding a brass ax and shook his head for a while, "sensing", and then let out a low sound.
"Aniu said there are still roads! There are at least three secret roads leading underground, although there is a dog hole among them."
Winnie responded:
"Actually, Lord Murphy, I suspect that the Baphomet cultists may not know much more about this underground palace than we do. There may be secret passages and secret rooms here that they themselves have not discovered.
The area of this underground palace is really too large, and there are too many forks in the road. With just a few people from the Baphomet cult, it is impossible to figure out all the forks."
"Well, that's very useful information. Write it down."
Murphy thought for a moment, used "development team thinking" to go through the matter in his mind, quickly jumped out to four or five good ideas, and then nodded and said:
"You have to work hard these days, stay in Mrs. Bernice's camp, take your Minotaur into the underground palace a few times every day, and try to draw out the topographic map of the upper level of the underground palace, and sell it to you at a cheap price.
Adventure warriors or outsiders.
After exploring the middle and lower levels to the entrance, there is no need to go deeper. It is still a bit dangerous for you, but you can issue tasks and let those guys who are not afraid of death help you improve the map.
In fact, if you are interested, I will appoint you as the 'Blood Vulture Clan Labyrinth Explorer' for a long time. If you can draw a complete map of Baphomet's underground palace on your own, I will agree to you on one condition."
"Ah? Conditions? It sounds like an evil trick used by bad uncles to seduce little girls."
Winnie, who looked like a big girl from her dress to her actions, tilted her head and blinked her eyes and asked:
"But I know that you are the most trustworthy person in Transia, so are you really willing to accept any conditions?"
Murphy shrugged and said:
"Actually, you don't have to test me, little Winnie. You and I both know what you want in your heart. Since I said this, it means that I am willing to help you realize your wish at some point in the future, but that is your
It’s all about making contributions to Transia.
Many warriors will come here in the next period of time, and they will plan to clear out the Goatmen thugs in the underground palace.
We want to use this place as an optional 'battlefield'. Once the Black Flame Pass and Desolate Mountain positions cannot be defended when the Black Disaster breaks out, I will leave some soldiers to fight guerrillas near the Baphomet Canyon.
You also learned how to deal with warriors in the Scarlet Devil Mansion, and I will spend a sum of money from the family treasury to support your cause, so are you willing to accept this appointment?"
"I do! Mr. Murphy, it's boring to stay in Transia all day. It sounds very interesting to help you manage this underground palace and find out about the Baphomet cult."
Winnie happily accepted this task.
Compared to her sister Melia Korando, Winnie Korando's character is obviously more active. She seems to have fully adapted to her new life in the Blood Vulture clan, never mentioning that her father died in the Scarlet Castle.
middle.
But Murphy learned through Adele's surveillance that Winnie had been trying to get in touch with the Gray Claw Gladiators in the Fight Club compared to the more stable Melia. This little girl looked ignorant of the world, but in fact, she was
There is an idea.
However, Murphy was not worried about her causing trouble, because Melia once told Happy Stick that the relationship between her sister and her father was very bad, almost like enemies. The reason was that Coran wanted to marry the two sisters.
Give to other high-ranking vampires in the Wolfsbane faction to form alliances.
Winnie particularly disliked this behavior.
Therefore, after the death of Corando, Winnie, a guy with the template of "a loving father and a filial daughter", was probably the most relaxed person.
Compared to Melia, who has become a descendant of Happy Lobster, Winnie has not yet chosen her elder and is still in a weak state.
Her own statement was that she wanted to choose the same master as her sister, but according to Adele's guess, this long-term weakness itself was a disguise chosen by Winnie to show that she was "harmless", unlike her sister who had already accepted her fate.
Winnie has been planning to take over her father's business and rebuild the glory of the Gray Claw faction.
This was the thought Murphy had just used the power of desire to pry into, so he gave Winnie that duty and wish.
Murphy likes ambitious people whose needs mean they can work with him.
"My apprentice, you stay here to help your senior sister Winnie these days."
The vampire lord turned back to Mo Niqiong and said:
"She is a very outstanding summoner. Although she is not a star sect, many basic knowledge of summoners are common, and you can learn from her.
I heard that you have received the invitation letter to the Scarlet Devil Mansion in Femis, so just treat this as your entrance trial and sort out the upper level map of Baphomet's underground palace as soon as possible so that we can use it in the future."
"Ding"
The random mission triggered made Little Rich nodded repeatedly, and Mrs. Tracey then handed over the "Summoning Minotaur" code as a reward for this action.
An advanced spell will make you happy, because the manticore occupies the summoning slot and cannot contract new permanent servants. Now this advanced combat creature that can be temporarily summoned and exists for a long time can supplement Xiao Fu's combat power.
It really solved an urgent need.
After settling these two guys, Tris opened the portal to Wolf's Castle and quickly rushed to the Forbidden Swamp with Hogg, Palano and the Civilization Stone.
According to the previous agreement, Murphy sent a message to Mrs. Shani, inviting her to visit the Swamp Exhibition Hall. However, the latter was still in Bataxin City to meet with the Blood-Dread Archduke Pablo and his first mate Claire.
The fastest I can come is tomorrow.
But this does not affect Hogg's "coronation" tonight.
At this moment, this thin jackal was following his trusted Lord Murphy into the land of creation hidden deep in the swamp with a sense of awe, looking at the underground that obviously did not belong to the psychic style.
In the palace, a strange and indescribable feeling suddenly arose in Hogg's heart.
It has already learned from the words of the King of Bone Grinders that the world's first jackal was born here. It does not understand any genetic technology, and it has not spent time to think about what a jackal should do without parents.
How did this strange problem arise?
But it is undeniable that even though he had never been here before, Hogg still had a wonderful feeling of "going home" here. He even reached out and touched the heavy steel door. Thinking that his ancestors were here
A great place was born, and Hogg felt a sense of pride in his heart.
Compared to Hogg's weird psychological activities, Knight Palano was much calmer at this time.
He also deliberately changed into relaxed "home clothes", leaned on a cane, and looked at the mysterious place of creation in front of him with a tourist's mentality. Although he showed respect for the ancient mysteries, he stopped there and did not show any concern.
More fear.
This immediately aroused Murphy's curiosity.
When Palano and Hogg were being scanned and registered by the Iron Beetle Assistant, Murphy asked:
"Has Mr. Paliano been to a similar place before?"
"No."
Rose Knight shrugged, showing a gentle and perfect smile, and the handsome vampire said warmly:
"When I was born as a human, I was always on Green Island, and later I became a vampire in the Dark Mountains. This is the first time I entered the land of creation.
Believe me, I am very excited.
It even felt like witnessing a miracle, but in fact that was all.
Vampires have no gods.
No matter how great everything here is, it has nothing to do with us. We are bystanders, Murphy, and any fields related to gods are not something we should get involved in."
"That's not necessarily the case."
Murphy replied in a subtle tone, but did not explain much.
They looked at each other again when they entered the visitor hall. The two guys didn't tell anyone else about the relationship between the vampire archdukes and the Eden District, but they were certain that the relationship between the Land of Creation and the vampires was probably greater than other people.
Ethnicity is much larger.
"Welcome to the exhibition hall, Director! During the 149 hours you were away, everything was operating normally inside the exhibition hall."
Three iron beetles hovered quickly next to Murphy. Their official name here is "curator's assistant No. 123". One of them made an electronic sound to report:
"The repair work of the lower staff hall has been successfully completed! The energy conduit has been reset and tested. Currently, all modules of the exhibition hall are online! According to your previous instructions, the incubation device has completed self-test and can start hatching new Millennium Eggs at any time.
Currently, we have 5 thousand-year eggs. Do you want to restart the incubation process according to the exhibition hall’s breeding plan?”
"Let's get started, but first hatch one as a companion to little Cavendina, and then make a new breeding plan later."
Murphy waved his hand.
Iron Beetle No. 1 immediately flew outside the main building and answered while flying:
"The command has been confirmed! The hatching work has begun! Congratulations on winning the lottery number for hatching the Millennium Egg. Congratulations to the Millennium Egg No. 4 for obtaining the qualification for this hatching!"
The remaining two iron beetles continued to stay beside Murphy. He glanced at Hogg, who was looking around, and said:
"I just learned that there is a biological cabin in the underground area of the exhibition hall that can complete the binding of civilization tablets? Can that place be activated now?"
"Buzz information search!"
The electronic sound echoed, and three seconds later, a frame diagram of the exhibition hall's main body was projected on the beetle and a certain area on the third underground floor was marked with red lines. The curator's assistant No. 2 answered:
"The underground biological experimental area has been closed for 1161 years. If it is restarted, a large amount of energy will be introduced to activate the laboratory core! Please note that this operation will reduce the energy reserve of the exhibition hall to 85% of the safety standard. If there is an emergency in this mode
The situation will prevent certain advanced security measures from being activated.
Can the curator please confirm whether the underground biological experimental area needs to be reopened?"
"etc!"
Before Murphy confirmed, Tris held his wrist and said with some worry:
"The security measures in the forbidden area are your last line of defense against the black disaster, if it is weakened"
"But without activating it, Hogg will not be able to complete the spokesperson binding."
Murphy hesitated for a moment but soon made up his mind.
He shook his head and explained:
"We have made a plan. If we cannot let Hogg become a 'Wise Wolf' here, the plan will not be carried out, and the Lord will have no way to explain it. This is the hope of completely ending the black disaster. Doing this kind of thing is impossible.
Taking risks is impossible."
"Tris, you don't actually have to worry about safety issues. Before I came, the Lord gave me some messages."
Palano spoke at the right moment and said:
"The Lord told me to ensure Hogg's safety at all costs. For the Lord to say such words already represents his determination. In this case, even if the Knights of the Blood Alliance fight to the last man, they will ensure the advancement of the plan.
!
I cannot guarantee you that the Knights will be able to defend Transia from falling, but I can tell you for sure that before the Knights of the Blood Alliance collapse, the new order of Transia will never be disturbed."
"I believe in the Lord's determination, but there are too many unexpected circumstances in this black disaster."
Cuisi rubbed her eyebrows and said with a rare uneasiness:
"It can never be just an echo of the fourth Black Disaster. I have a hunch that this Black Disaster will change the continent, permanently and completely! And what we are doing now will undoubtedly become a part of this Black Disaster."
The most important decision for the civilized camp during the disaster.
It's like being in the eye of a storm. We have no control over the unexpected factors, and we can't even predict when those accidents will happen.
To be honest, I'm a little unsure.
The Scarlet Witch rarely lacks confidence, which means the situation is completely beyond my control."
"This is normal, Tris, because we are doing big things. How can big things go smoothly? Relax, as I said to the warriors, this is just a part of the 'big plan'."
Murphy comforted Tris and then looked back at Hogg who said nothing. He asked with a smile:
"So, as the 'Wise Wolf' who has been pushed onto the stage of history by me, don't you have nothing to say at this moment?"
Facing the different gazes of the three vampires, Hogg shook his body, raised his head, and tried hard to portray dignity and confidence on that ugly face, but this attempt failed every time he thought about the responsibility he was about to shoulder.
It fails when it performs its duties.
Hogg gave a bad smile.
it says:
"To tell you the truth, adults, my legs are shaking and the root of my tail is hurting.
Lord Murphy, my biggest ambition before was to become the lord of the Filthy Swamp. I believe that my ideal has exceeded the ambition of 99% of the jackals, and this ideal was also promoted by you.
I felt at that time that if I could do this before I died, my life would not have been in vain.
But things changed too suddenly.
The appearance of the Bone-Gnawing King, the mission of killing gods, and now I have to become the civilized representative of the jackals. To be honest, my poor brain is overwhelmed, especially your conversation with the Bone-Gnawing King has made me still confused.
I can't understand those ancient secrets.
But what makes me luckier than other gnolls is that I am naturally smarter and after obeying you, I learned a lot from Professor Malcolm.
I can understand why Black Disaster always fails again and again, and I can also understand why my compatriots try to break out of the Dark Mountains again and again.
It's not that we jackals are naturally warlike. We really can't live without fighting.
There is clearly something wrong with our civilized system that I cannot yet understand or solve.
But I'm willing to give it a try!
You are the most powerful lord I have ever known in my life. The Bone-gnawing King told me that you are the most noble being in this world, and Lord Paying is the most powerful leader among vampires. He has lived for more than a thousand years.
Year.
When I look at it, it seems to me that he is almost like a god.
If people like you think I can do it, then I think I should give it a try, but
Please forgive my boldness, but I have a request!"
"explain."
Murphy raised his hand and put it on Hogg's shoulder. He said:
"For such a big matter, if you, as the future leader of the Jackals, really don't put forward any conditions, we will be worried. Tell me, what do you want?"
"Filthy Swamp!"
Hogg suppressed the timidity in his heart and said:
"There are also Baphomet Canyon and Barren Mountain! If I can really kill that evil god and help the civilized camp eliminate the hidden danger of the black disaster, then I will fight for these three places for my people.
I know that these three places are barren in the eyes of humans and vampires, and they are also very barren, but compared to the dangerous environment of the Dark Mountains, these three places are enough for the gnolls to establish a stable force.
Just as you did in Transia, my compatriots who are tired of war and willing to be recruited by wisdom may be able to start over in these three places.
The Bone-Gripping King has already tried to use war to solve the problem.
Facts have proved that war is a dead end!
We should try other ways. If I can become a leader, I will lead the gnolls to join Transia and become a part of your country.
I know it is impossible for us to build a kingdom of gnolls alone, but with your help and leadership, we can at least stabilize it.
I don't trust anyone else!
Whether it’s King Louis or the Wolf Girl, I don’t believe it!
I have never met them and do not intend to make friends with them. I know they look down on gnolls like me, but you are different. I have seen with my own eyes how you led Transia to rise from the ruins.
You have this ability, I have seen it with my own eyes.
So if you are willing to make a promise to me and my people, Lord Murphy, then I will do my best to become the ‘Wise Wolf’ you want to see.”
Murphy and Tris did not answer, but Knight Palano frowned and said:
"If you want these three places, it means that you and your people have to face the dangers of the Dark Mountains. The threats in that place are not just jackals. This is not a good place."
"But it is much better than the Dark Mountains. As long as my people can live a good life here and have enough to eat, who would be willing to go back to the Dark Mountains to fight life and death?"
Hogg snorted and said to the Knight of Rose:
"This is how I rule the Bloodclaw clan!
I am also a chief. I know how to manage the Gnoll tribe. I have also seen with my own eyes the ferocity with which the Plantagenet Kingdom fights for its territory.
So even if you give me better land, I won’t take it!
Before we are strong enough, getting good land will only make more people come to attack us.
What's more, I actually thought about it, and I confirmed that even if the Lord of the Hunt died, not many gnolls would come back with me in the beginning. As you can see from Tear Flesh and Ken Porter, all the gnolls in the Dark Mountains are wild.
If I'm used to it, no one will obey a little guy like me.
But it doesn't matter, as long as my clan becomes stronger little by little, so many hungry gnolls will come to me.
When the sixth black disaster occurs, my tribe will stand in front of you."
At this point, Hogg showed a sly expression, he let out a scornful laugh, spread his paws imitating Murphy, and said:
"Professor Malcolm once said that in the past few hundred years, the Transians have relied on the threat of the Black Disaster to extort things from other human kingdoms. The other human kingdoms protected by Transia do not want to fight, so they will obediently give
Money and food.
This is how Lord Murphy obtained food and support for Transia.
I just need to imitate the behavior of great people.
If my tribe stands between Transia and the Black Mountains, then it will be my turn to ask the kings for money, and they will have to grant my demands if they don't want to fight.
Jackals are not afraid of death. As long as they have enough to eat, who can they fight with?
You see, I don’t know if Professor Malcolm’s other students have learned the truth contained in the General History of Transia. Anyway, I have learned it, at least I think I have.”
This answer stunned the Rose Knight.
Murphy and Tris looked at each other, and he laughed. The Governor turned back and gave the order to Assistant Director No. 2:
"So, restart the underground biological laboratory immediately and prepare the biological cabin! Chief Hogg, say goodbye to your past now, our Lord the Wise Wolf will be online soon."
