A Necromancer Who Just Wants to Plant Trees

  Chapter 19 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Rolling Stone Town

  …

   "Universal dexterity, fifth-level ability."

  Matthew's eyelids twitched.

  This means that the handsome gentleman in front of him has at least 17 career levels.

   Moreover, it is a rogue type that is easy to get started and extremely difficult to specialize in.

   No wonder he could appear behind her without warning the last time we met.

  At that time, Matthew thought it was because Beanna's confession distracted him.

"What's wrong?"

  When he walked out of the association building, Richard seemed to notice Matthew's trance.

   Matthew shook his head.

  He looked at the crowd of celebrants coming from the next block.

  In the crowd.

  A young man in exaggerated attire is walking on stilts.

  He kept shaking from side to side, greeting pedestrians on both sides.

  His movements are extremely large, as if he might fall off at any time.

   "It's nothing, I just feel a little bit emotional, Rolling Stone Town is really a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger."

   Matthew looked at the young man on stilts and said.

   "Who said it wasn't?"

   Richard smiled and made way for two playful children.

  Then casually glanced back at Matthew:

   "The bone dragon is not something that ordinary people can control."

  …

  Green Wisteria Tavern.

  In the booth near the corner of the back door.

  The young bartender served drinks with a cheerful expression.

   "Hello, two glasses of 'pig eating wine', today is the Spring Festival, and the old Barry will give each of you a glass of sparkling sweet water for free, you two take it easy!"

  Richard gracefully took a sip from the glass of light green wine.

   Then said to Matthew:

  “I still remember when I first came here, I didn’t even know what a wonderful alcoholic drink “Pig Eating Wine” was. When Barry recommended it to me, I thought he was entertaining me, a foreigner. "

  Matthew also raised the wooden cup and tasted it.

   This is a specialty of Rolling Stone Town. The origin of the name is unknown. The taste is spicy and memorable.

  Because making pig wine requires a seasonal weed.

  So it can only be tasted around the Spring Festival every year.

   Matthew didn't answer.

  He was still thinking about Richard's intentions.

   "The fact that I went to the locksmith was full of chance. It was almost impossible for Richard to predict my actions before entering that office."

   "So, it's just a coincidence to meet him for a while?"

   "Or is it that he planned to get in touch with me, and when he met, he followed the trend?"

   Whatever the case.

   Being targeted by a Tier 5 thief is not a good thing.

   Fortunately, Richard did not show any hostility.

  And Matthew also asked himself to sit upright.

   There should be nothing to be afraid of.

  …

   The two chatted for a while.

   Perhaps the flow of people from the market and celebrations has dispersed.

   The tavern gradually became lively.

  Richard suddenly asked Matthew with great interest:

   "That girl, did she write to you after she went to Jade Cangting?"

  Bianna?

   Nervous Matthew instantly recalled the girl who confessed to him at the door of his house that day.

"No."

   Matthew shook his head and said.

  He thought for a while, and added:

   "It's only been half a month, she may have just arrived in Jade Cangting, and she hasn't settled down yet."

  Richard smiled:

   "You don't need to defend her, I'm just curious about your attitude towards her—or their attitude. As far as I know, you are very popular with female students, but why do I feel that you don't seem to like them very much?"

  Matthew denies:

   "No, the girls are very energetic and cute."

  Richard curiously said:

   "Then why do you always reject their confessions? I heard that Beanna is not the first one."

  Matthew carefully explained:

  …

   "As I said to Beanna, they don't know the real me.

  They were still a group of children, and they fell in love with me probably because being a teacher gave me the opportunity to gain their admiration easily;

   It may also be because my handsome boyfriend can make her feel more vain among her peers;

   It may even be because the taboo relationship between teachers and students stimulates their rebellious hearts.

  In short, their confession is based on many possibilities.

  But it is only impossible because of love. "

  …

   “And I never saw them as equals: They were my students, and they were innocent kids growing up—that’s all.”

  …

  Richard asked abruptly:

   "Including Sif?"

  Matthew replied without hesitation:

   "Including Sif!"

   "Okay, chatting with you is really boring!"

  Richard showed a helpless look:

"Hey Matthew, your popularity with teenage girls would be bragging rights for anyone - even the young me. And you, you're explaining to me why you don't accept the teenage confessions ?”

  Ma corrects the color path:

   "I thought these were important."

   "Of course it is very important, at least our lord should be able to sleep well tonight - I will bring what you just said to Rhaegar."

   Richard yawned.

  Matthew suddenly realized when he heard the words:

   "So you are the lord..."

   Richard shook his head:

   "No, it's just a coincidence. Your spell book reminded me of some experiences in my youth, and I couldn't hold back."

   "Of course, Rhaegar also got along with me, but I have been retired for many years, and I have no interest in you or your bone dragon!"

   "Today is the Spring Festival, let's have another drink, please!"

  Richard seems to have lost his interest in the conversation.

  But this time Matthew took the initiative to speak:

   "So that night, Sif was kidnapped, even if I didn't take action, you would solve the problem?"

  Richard spread his hands:

  …

   "Don't think too much of me, Matthew, I'm just a retired old guy.

  The person who did it was a magician. Of course he is not my opponent in a one-on-one one-on-one fight, but I can't spell after all.

  I can neither find their location through magic like Zeller, nor can I rush to the scene of the incident quickly like you to save the beauty.

do you understand?

   So I want to thank you for Sif.

   This world is the world of spellcasters after all! "

  …

   When he said the last sentence, his tone was a little lonely, and there was a little memory in his eyes.

  Matthew nodded thoughtfully.

after awhile.

  The busy bartender hurriedly served two more glasses of pig wine.

  Richard was just going to pick up the glass.

suddenly.

  His body movements froze there, but his eyes glanced at the door.

  Matthew followed his gaze and looked over.

   Two seconds later.

  The door of the tavern was pushed open.

   Two figures, one tall and one short, walked in side by side.

  Matthew's pupils shrank.

  Although the face of the other party has been modified.

   But he also recognized that this was the duo who passed through the oak forest last night!

   The two entered the tavern and looked around for a week.

   "Can't they see here?"

  Matthew was surprised to find that the short man with a vigilant look quickly slipped his gaze away from the corner booth.

   It seems that there is no one sitting on the deck.

   After a while.

  The short man found a convenient place to observe and sat down.

  The tall man started to make friends with the bartender.

   "Gangster members from two big cities, they are inquiring about the deeds of a non-existent high-ranking druid."

  Richard calmly grabbed the wine glass and took a sip.

   "Looking for you?"

  Matthew said frankly:

   "Well, the night I rescued Sif, I killed an arsonist by the way."

   "Arsonist? Weird."

   Richard narrowed his eyes:

   "These maggots parasitic in the city's sewers will take the initiative to leave their own territory?"

   Matthew says:

   "They may have been bewitched by the Scourge."

  Richard thought for a moment:

   "The Scourge Order? Never heard of it!"

  Matthew shrugged:

   "Maybe it is an emerging evil organization in recent years?"

   "Other than that, I know they seem to be members of the Brotherhood of Silver Frost."

  Richard nodded and said:

   "I know this. The Brotherhood of Silver Frost is a criminal organization active in the eastern countries. They have mastered the shortcut method of the profession of arsonist, and there is even a notorious legendary profession of 'Red Letter Hunter' among the top members of the organization."

   Matthew's heart moved:

   "Is this organization famous?"

  Richard replied:

"Some notoriety, the key is that most of the members of this organization are wanted by the big cities, including Strom, White Rock, Warden's Highlands, and Jade Green - especially Jade Green, because of a wood elf village many years ago. Bloody case, they have given a high reward to the members of the Silver Frost Brotherhood."

   Matthew heard the words and encouraged:

   "The major lords want the Brotherhood of Silver Frost because they are a group of saboteurs, right? Today is the Spring Festival. Letting them come and go freely among the crowd may cause hidden dangers to public security. Do you want to take action?"

  He knew it was probably useless.

  But I also want to see the actual combat situation of senior thieves.

   Sure enough.

  Richard shook his head and said:

   "I'm retired, and now I'm only doing clerical work, and the people who clean them up are on the way."

   About 30 seconds later.

  A row of heavily armed garrison soldiers filed in from the gate.

  The leader is Brad holding a dagger!

"Walk!"

  Almost as soon as the guard soldiers entered the door, the short Dean jumped up from the stool.

   Bang bang bang!

   There were several crisp sounds, and before the drinkers in the hall could react, thick black smoke and raging fire burst out from several corners!

   The hall was suddenly in chaos.

   "Go through the back door!" Dean grabbed Mobley, who was unresponsive, and the two pushed away the panicked drinkers, and quickly walked through the hall to the back door.

   Dean breathed a sigh of relief.

  He didn't know how the garrison found them, but he knew very well, absolutely don't get entangled with these heavily armed fighters in a small space!

  Even if you poke your own weapon to pieces, you probably won't be able to spark a little spark on the opponent's armor.

   But as long as you leave the tavern and enter the block with complex terrain, you will enter their home court.

  Arsonists have never been afraid of chaotic street fighting, even if they fight more with less.

   What's more, today is the Spring Festival, as long as they go out the back door, they will have an endless flow of people as cover, and there will be countless invisible hostages!

  The two arrived at the back door under the cover of thick smoke.

   Dean glanced back.

very good.

   The hall became a mess.

  Even the defensive player rushing to the front is still more than ten steps away from him!

   "This distance is a natural moat!"

   Dean showed a ferocious look.

  He took out two bottles of orange-red potion from his luggage and made a gesture of falling.

   But at this time.

  He suddenly felt the soles of his feet slip, and the whole person suddenly spun forward and fell forward!

  He instinctively wanted to throw away the two bottles of explosive potion.

   But in the process of leaning forward.

  The two bottles of potion have disappeared!

"what's the situation?"

   Dean fell forward on the floor in shock and rage.

boom! boom!

  He heard two heavy thumps on the floor.

   Before he could react, what happened.

  A strong garrison soldier had already pressed the spine on his back with his knee.

  He suddenly felt unable to breathe!

   Bang!

  Another team member skillfully put heavy shackles on the fallen duo!

  …

   "You two, no member of the Brotherhood of Silver Frost is welcome in Rolling Stone, but you are welcome in our prison."

  Brad said righteously.

   Finished speaking.

  He just noticed the two people on the deck next to him.

   "Huh? Mr. Richard, and Matthew...is it you? Oh I see, I just said why the two of them fell down suddenly!"

  Brad suddenly realized.

   Immediately, he winked at Matthew with an expression of 'don't worry, I'll keep it a secret for you'.

  Matthew quickly explained:

"not me…"

  However, his words were interrupted mercilessly by Richard:

   "That's right, he did it, good Matthew, I didn't know you had such a skill!"

   As he spoke, he raised his glass:

   "Respecting the Spring Festival, I hope this year the weather will be smooth and everything will be peaceful."

   Then he got up and left with a gentleman's cane.

  When passing by the two arsonists.

   Richard stopped deliberately.

  Smiled at the bewildered duo who fell to the ground and said:

   "Welcome to Rolling Stones!"

  Matthew looked at the data record, speechless.

  …

   "Richard managed to bring down the arsonists Dean and Mobley using the 'stumbling block'.

  …

  Stumbling block: Rogue's fifth-level ability, which can forcibly knock down any target and temporarily seal all his abilities.

  …

  Hint: You got two explosive potions! "

  …

  Matthew lowered his head in astonishment.

At this moment.

  He realized that there were two bottles of orange-red medicine in the right pocket of his jacket.

   "A high-level thief, so terrifying!"

   Matthew was convinced.

  …

  …

  Because today is the Spring Festival.

  Matthew deliberately stayed at home in the town for dinner.

  Despite the tall and vicious skeleton appearance, Peggy actually has the soul of a good wife and mother.

  Dinner includes garlic roasted red sausage, honey roast chicken, croissant buns, salad with kale and strawberry dices, fried noodles with mushrooms, spinach and egg soup, and special snacks during the Spring Festival.

   Matthew is very satisfied.

   After dinner.

  He meditated for a while in the basement.

   It was not until the dead of night that he packed up his things and rushed out of the town.

   Originally, he planned to spend the night at home.

  It just so happens that tonight is the night of the full moon.

  Matthew decided to try the Moonlight Association ticket in his hand!

  Midnight.

  Follow the guidance of the moonlight.

  He came to the middle of the oak forest and began to softly call the name of the fairy princess.

  Even if he has an admission ticket, he still needs the help of a soul of nature to enter that strange space that only druids can set foot in.

   And just right.

  Lulu, the leader of the oak fairies, is a new soul of nature.

  …

   I'm going to take the baby out for a physical examination today, and the one that's only one chapter old won't be available in the afternoon. Forgive me for the new book period. In fact, the 7,000 words per day has really exceeded the standard since the book was opened. It hasn’t been recommended yet. I’m afraid I’ll be on the new book list ahead of time... But I’ll update it normally later, and try to make it more comfortable for everyone to read. , Thank you every brother who followed up!

  (end of this chapter)