A Necromancer Who Just Wants to Plant Trees

Chapter 357 Hibbert’s Daughter

 …

Hearing this, Rhaegar immediately replied:

 “Then tomorrow!”

As he spoke, he asked the well-dressed and elegant-looking young man next to him:

 “What is your original schedule for tomorrow?”

The young man replied without hesitation:

“Talk to the Chiefess of the Drunken Dragon Tribe, my lord.”

Rhaegar immediately waved his hand:

 “Then push it away!”

The young man hesitated:

 “But, but…”

Rhaegar said nonchalantly:

“I had nothing to talk to her about, it was just a formality.”

 The young man finally nodded.

 On the contrary, Matthew persuaded:

“There’s no need to be so anxious. We can go there together the day after tomorrow.”

"But whether it's tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, you'd better write a letter to Sif before setting off, and make sure that the letter can reach her before our visit, so as not to give her the impression of a rash visit. Aggressive feeling."

 Taking into account Sif's current uncertain mental state.

Matthew’s suggestion is considered well thought out.

Rhaegar nodded immediately after hearing this:

 “What you said makes sense.”

Soon he couldn't help but joked:

“Matthew, you always speak the truth. Why don’t you have a woman yet?”

 Facing these words.

 Matthew just smiled and said nothing.

Rhaegar had a smile on his face at first, but soon his expression turned a bit painful.

  After a while.

 He seemed to recall some unpleasant memory, and the eyes he looked at Matthew became no longer friendly:

Rhaegar's attack was interrupted in time by Matthew.

 He cleared his throat and asked:

“Why did the female chief of the Drunken Dragon Tribe suddenly come to Rolling Stone Town?”

 “Is there a problem on the southwest border?”

Rhaegar spread his hands helplessly.

The assistant next to him immediately replied:

“Yes, there has been widespread chaos on the southwest border of Red Earth Mountain. This is mainly due to the inaction of the lords of Red Earth Mountain.”

“Although the young trickster publicly acknowledged the establishment of the Rolling Stone Kingdom and his allegiance to the lord, he has been making moves secretly.”

"Not long after the beginning of spring this year, a coalition of dozens of mountain tribes emerged from the misty mountainous area north of the Millennium Mountains. After they came down from the mountain, they targeted the area by the Cui River and attacked seven or eight towns in the Red Earth Mountains. They burned, killed, and looted, and most of the villages along the way were slaughtered."

“In response to this situation, the lords of Red Earth Mountain chose to stand still and appealed to us for help.”

“Coincidentally, representatives from three tribes among the dozens of mountain tribes contacted us secretly, trying to negotiate with us by returning the towns by the Cui River.”

“The most important representative of these three tribes is the female chief of the Drunken Dragon tribe that the lord is scheduled to meet tomorrow.”

 The young man explained everything in a few words.

　　　It can be seen that he is a neat guy.

Matthew nodded secretly after hearing this.

The Rolling Stones Kingdom is about to be established, but it still faces many problems.

 After the Battle of Moss Green Hills.

In order to win over the local noble forces in Red Earth Mountain, Rega had to help the original lord family of Red Earth Mountain back to its original position.

 Doing so will certainly help maintain stability.

 After all, Rolling Stone Town is too small, and Rhaegar lacks enough management personnel.

 Mages may help you solve combat or magic problems.

 But it is impossible to govern the country for you.

Based on the current tentative layout of the Rolling Stone Kingdom, there is no need to say much about the core area of ​​Rolling Stone Town.

 In order to ensure the stability of the High Leaf Collar and the Golden Fertile Field, Zeller had to frequently travel back and forth between the two areas.

 Especially after the beginning of spring.

Matthew almost never saw him in the office lobby.

in this case.

The Kingdom of Rolling Stone has just barely established three core areas: Rolling Stone Town, High Leaf Collar, and Golden Fertile Field, which are relatively stable in all aspects.

 As for the red soil mountains and border mountains further south.

Rhaegar and Zeller's original plan was that as long as these areas openly recognized the rule of the Rolling Stone Kingdom over them, even if they made small fuss in private, everyone would turn a blind eye and pass by. .

However, the new lord of the Red Earth Mountain is more daring than Rhaegar and others imagined.

　　There was some excitement at the Mudong Festival dinner earlier.

  After a winter.

They even secretly created such a movement in the southwest!

 It should be said that those mountain tribes did not have the secret instruction of the trickster.

Matthew would not believe it even if he died.

At the moment he spread out the map on Rhaegar's desk and looked at it carefully several times.

There is a very large mountainous area to the southwest of the Red Earth Mountain.

 That is the northern remnant of the Millennium Mountains.

 The Millennium Mountains that bisected the southern rainforest and desert have now become less steep, but the terrain has become more complex.

 In the vast mountainous area called the Misty Mountains.

 It is said that there are hundreds of mountain tribes.

These tribes all have independent languages ​​​​and are enemies of each other.

Even if there is an incident of plundering down the mountain by chance, it will only involve the alliance of two or three tribes at most.

 Situation in which dozens of tribes joined together to plunder the people of the plains.

 This is the first time in nearly a hundred years of history!

According to the intelligence from the Red Earth Mountain and the information that Rega later sent people to verify—

Hill tribes have swallowed up nearly half of the territory along the Cuihe River.

 The reason why there are not a large number of refugees.

　　This is because the mountain people are extremely cruel in their actions. Massacres of villages and cities are commonplace.

  In comparison.

  Dragon disasters are much milder than them!

 At least the lands that the red dragon Kusulus and the black dragon Maenogas had attacked.

 There will definitely still be a considerable number of refugees fleeing.

 Matthew vaguely remembered.

 In the misty mountainous area, not only are mountain tribes proliferating, there are also a considerable number of dwarves!

 It is said that in very ancient times.

 A very brilliant civilization was once born in a certain basin in the misty mountainous area.

Yet that civilization was even more short-lived than the Troll Empire.

 Completely just a flash in the pan.

　Today’s mountain people are more blood-grubbing monsters than the Jango people in the rainforest!

“Mountain tribes have a strong sense of territory. Unless there is nothing to eat on the mountain, they will not go down the mountain easily.”

Matthew looked at Rhaegar and said:

“Even if they want to go down the mountain to rob, if it is out of normal needs, they should set the time in autumn instead of spring like now.”

Rhaegar agreed:

“Zeller and I thought the same way. This was completely a trick directed and performed by that bastard.”

“The intelligence he gave us must have dug a hole in some places. If we don’t pay attention and just send some people there, 90% of the time the ship will capsize, which will be a huge blow to the prestige of the Rolling Stone Kingdom.”

"But if we mobilize troops, those grandsons will definitely receive the tip-off in advance and flee into the mountains in a flash. You also know the situation in the Misty Mountains. The terrain is too complex, and there is fog that lingers all year round, which is even more terrible. Yes, there is a legendary forbidden place..."

 Matthew nodded slightly.

 The fog that persists all year round is not the most troublesome thing.

He knew very well that the Misty Mountains, as part of the Millennium Mountains, had the same chaotic ritual grounds as the latter.

 This makes the Misty Mountains, like the Helen Mountains, a very abnormal place.

 The effect of the spell will be weakened.

 The cause of this phenomenon has not yet been found.

 But it is most likely related to the dusk creation that was sealed at the peak of Elt.

“When the time came, we rushed over with a large force, but we ended up in vain. It was a dilemma whether we could enter the mountain or not.”

“Don’t go in. I’ve spent so much money on mobilizing troops. I can’t bear to take this breath. People will laugh at me.”

　　"If you go in, the result may be worse..."

Rhaegar continued to complain.

Matthew thought for a while and then reminded:

"The mountain tribes may not be of the same mind. They and the Lord of Red Earth Mountain are just using each other. Look, didn't the female chief of the Drunken Dragon tribe come over? This is just a microcosm. Maybe the chiefs of other tribes have the same characteristics as her. We can definitely take advantage of this.”

Rhaegar muttered:

"I see."

“But my prediction for this negotiation is relatively pessimistic.”

“The Drunken Dragon tribe wants to please both sides. These mountain people are very short-sighted. They all have a life attitude of making money every day..."

 Matthew does not dispute this:

 “But no matter what, you still have to see her.”

Rhaegar sighed:

“Okay, okay, let’s follow the schedule tomorrow.”

 “We will meet Sif the day after tomorrow.”

 The young assistant immediately said happily:

“You have no other plans for the morning after tomorrow, except for a secret meeting with Mrs. Tahir and her twin sisters... Um, do you need my help in informing them?”

Rhaegar glared at him.

 The latter lowered his head in embarrassment.

Matthew was not surprised by this. Rhaegar's sword was still young, so he was very happy for him.

“Talking with people from the Drunken Dragon Tribe is just one aspect.”

Matthew pointed to the southwest corner on the map and said:

 “I guess there’s still going to be a battle here.”

Rhaegar frowned and said nothing.

 In fact, both of them know that the current Rolling Stone Kingdom lacks prestige.

 This prestige is aimed at the dominance of the middle and lower classes!

This world is so ridiculous sometimes.

 Because of the support of the Seven Saints Alliance and the great victory of Moss Green Hills.

 The real strong men and powerful forces would not dare to cause trouble to the Rolling Stone Kingdom.

On the contrary, small characters with little information always want to find a sense of presence.

 Otherwise, based on Matthew’s reputation alone.

　　is enough to scare Xiaoxiao!

 “Our reputation is still not loud enough among ordinary people in the world.”

Matthew sighed:

 “You must establish authority, Rhaegar.”

“And the fastest way to establish authority is to fight and win the war!”

Rhaegar certainly understood this.

 He sniffed and said:

 “There are many pairs of eyes looking at me, Matthew.”

Matthew said gently:

 “There are more people supporting you too.”

"If you think this matter is too difficult, you can leave it to me and my undead army to solve it..."

As he spoke, he placed a roll call in front of Rhaegar.

"No, this roster contains the control of 600 undead, including 300 skeleton axemen and 300 silver moon zombies. Although they are not very powerful in close combat, they are large in number and organized. Discipline, it doesn’t cost much to feed them, and it can greatly weaken the enemy’s morale…”

Matthew gushed about promoting his roll call:

"If you don't believe it, I can take them to take back Cuihe River tonight..."

Rhaegar, who was still silent at first, immediately stopped him when he heard this:

"Don't."

 “Can’t I just buy it?!”

"Don't act rashly about this matter by the Cui River."

Matthew showed a satisfied smile.

 He actually understood Rhaegar’s concerns—

The Green River is only theoretically Rhaegar's territory. If he was a little shameless, he could pretend that he didn't see anything. At most, he would lose some face to the Rolling Stone Kingdom.

 But once involved, all actions will represent the image of the Rolling Stone Kingdom.

 Matthew It is reasonable for a necromancer to lead an army of necromancers into the battlefield.

However, if a large number of undead units appear in Rhaegar's own troops, or if the undead units play too large a role in the highly anticipated event of recapturing the Green River, it is likely to trigger another round of controversy.

 Ordinary human beings.

 After all, we still fear the undead.

 This is why Matthew pays more and more attention to the boundaries between cemeteries and ordinary human gathering places.

The future of the Rolling Stone Kingdom is destined to be limitless.

 But the excitement belongs to others.

 The Death Fear Cemetery has its own unique operating rules.

 Except for crucial battles.

Matthew actually does not intend to involve the undead too much in the future army system of the Rolling Stone Kingdom.

 This is damaging to the image of the Rolling Stone Kingdom.

certainly.

This does not prevent him from promoting the roll call—

 Incorporating the undead into the army is one thing;

Buying a roster to defend yourself and control unruly people is another aspect!

 What's more, he just made a sales pitch to Rhaegar.

 Real buyers.

 It has to be a local rich man like Yu Lian who has great power and abundant financial resources.

“Actually, your army of undead cannot appear on the southwest border, but you have to have a name to send troops.”

“When we were discussing the countermeasures for the Green River, Zeller suggested that I issue a development order..."

Rhaegar looked at Matthew with a questioning look:

"how do you feel?"

Matthew raised his eyebrows:

 “You want to enfeoff new nobles?”

“You mean, let me lead the development order and attack the southwestern mountainous area in the name of opening up territory?”

Rhaegar nodded:

"All the territory you conquered will be yours. Just like before, you only need to bow to the Rolling Stone Kingdom in name."

Matthew immediately showed a helpless expression:

 “Sorry, I have no interest in this area, and I lack the energy to manage the territory...”

Rhaegar seemed to have expected it.

 So he just sighed:

“Understandable, as we have discussed before, this kind of thing cannot be solved by mages.”

"It seems that we can only select some suitable talents from the group of desperadoes in the north as potential enfeoffment targets..."

Matthew suddenly said:

 “Lumière!”

Rhaegar was stunned for a moment:

"What?"

  Matthew explains:

“Lumière and his people have always wanted to come out of the rainforest.”

“You can let him lead the pioneering order to attack Cuihe River.”

"You can give him some people and a sum of money, and let him figure out a solution with the remaining people."

"Believe me, he is much more useful than the mercenaries in the North!"

Jango people are brave and good at fighting.

 What restricts their development is the terrain and climate of the rainforest. Lumière had long understood this.

 So his biggest wish is to take the people of the tribe to the plains to live a good life.

Just beside the Cuihe River is such an area with rich water and soil.

Hunters only plunder and kill.

 They don’t know how to build at all.

After this invasion, nine out of ten houses along the Green River were empty. That land fully met Lumière's needs.

Rhaegar doesn’t intend to personally manage the southwestern border anyway.

 Instead of cheap mercenaries from the north.

 It is better to let one of your own people take the position.

"Can."

 Under Matthew’s patient explanation, Rhaegar made a decisive decision.

 He signed a pioneering order on the spot and gave it to Mathieu, who asked him to forward it to Lumière.

“No matter what the outcome of tomorrow’s talks is, this development order will be effective.”

“If Lumière and his people are really brave enough, it’s not impossible for me to kill the grandson of Red Earth Mountain...”

Rhaegar said to Matthew solemnly.

 Matthew spread his hands:

“Come on, the Red Earth Mountains need stability—even the appearance of stability is precious.”

“It’s not too late to kill that kid after you have enough people and energy to ensure that the situation in Hongtu Mountain can be stabilized.”

Rhaegar nodded gloomily.

 The two chatted for a while about other things.

　　When talking about the future of the Rolling Stone Kingdom, Matthew and Rega are full of longing.

 Matthew noticed.

There are more and more unfamiliar faces in the office lobby.

 Under the construction of the Southern Division Division Corps.

 The entire town of Rolling Stone is filled with unprecedented vitality.

 Although there are occasional twists and turns.

 But everything is developing on the bright side.

“The people from Ronan told me that the construction of Rolling Stone City will be completed by June at the latest.”

 “But that’s just the beginning.”

“According to them, a huge circular barrier must be built to enclose the core area of ​​Rolling Stone Town.”

“Those walls are said to be 200 meters high.”

 “I can’t imagine what that scene would be like…”

 Lega said with emotion.

Matthew nodded sympathetically.

Who knows what will happen next.

Rhaegar suddenly asked coyly:

"By the way, speaking of...Melinda's matter, are you serious?"

“I mean, do you want me to decide on that level?”

Matthew smiled:

“It’s not entirely up to you to decide, but I have to consider your feelings.”

Rhaegar gave Matthew a complicated look:

 “You still have some conscience.”

"But I still don't understand why Melinda discussed this matter with you first..."

Matthew said without changing his expression:

“Perhaps it was after Sif’s birthday last time that she felt too embarrassed to see you?”

Rhaegar looked doubtful:

"maybe."

“I used to really care about Melinda, but after Sif’s birthday, everything went away.”

 “When she was scolded by Sif, I even felt a little pitiful for her.”

 Just at this time.

Zeller pushed the door open and said unceremoniously:

 “Don’t pity her.”

 “Melinda deserves every accusation Sif throws at her—remember, they are objective accusations, not subjective insults.”

"If you hadn't owed a lot of money now, I wouldn't have allowed you to have more relations with that woman!"

Rhaegar coughed:

"you're right."

“But you also think that if you don’t take that money, you won’t get it for nothing, right?”

Zeller walked up to Matthew and looked at him seriously:

“Stulluk Industries is a real behemoth and we have no experience dealing with an organization of this level.”

"I appreciate you considering Rhaegar so much, but in the future you can make the decision on this matter. We trust your professional judgment."

“Everyone performs their duties in their respective fields, which is one of the basic conditions for the stable operation of Rolling Stone Town.”

Matthew took a deep breath:

"I see."

“I think working with Melinda will do more good than harm to the Stones.”

"This is indeed seeking skin from a tiger, but we have completely **** the alliance's warships, and it is destined to be a life-and-death situation with Stuluk Industries."

"One day in the future, we will confront them head-on. Instead of waiting for that day to come, we should take the initiative to contact the other party and deceive as much as possible..."

 At this moment, Matthew explained in detail the details of cooperation with Melinda, the possible funds and technology, and the necessary means to prevent problems before they occur.

 After the three of them expressed their opinions.

The secret cooperation framework between Rolling Stone Kingdom and Stuluk Industries was initially determined.

certainly.

 This is just a framework.

"We don't need to agree too early. Remember to hang on to Melinda for a while, so that you can squeeze better conditions from Stuluk Industries..."

Matthew reminded Rhaegar.

Rhaegar patted his chest confidently:

"Do not worry."

“I have a very bad attitude towards Melinda now. She wrote to me a while ago to talk about the past, and she actually hinted in the letter that she could have another child for me!”

“What a shameless woman. I wrote a letter and scolded her on the spot.”

Zeller said quietly:

"Your reply contained 50 times as many words as hers. You have already lost, Rhaegar."

Hearing this, Matthew also began to worry about whether it was the right choice for Rhaegar to face Melinda again.

But under Rhaegar’s repeated promises.

 He was still more relaxed.

“In addition to Stuluk Industries, I hope you can restart the dialogue with the Blood Banner Kingdom.”

  Matthew mentioned the next topic:

"I know that because of the existence of that portal, the relationship between you and Luticia is quite sensitive."

“But after all, you are also the heir to the Blood Flag Kingdom. We have all cooperated with Stuluk Industries. There is no reason not to let the Blood Flag Kingdom get a share of the pie.”

"Before, because we had no backer, we lacked the conditions to talk to Lutitia on an equal footing. But now it's different. The Seven Saints Alliance is our backing. Lutitia's relationship with the alliance is pretty good. Maybe we can negotiate this time. Come on a condition that satisfies both parties.”

Matthew’s words were also thought over for a long time.

 The biggest reason why he fell out with the Blood Banner Kingdom before was because Rhaegar was worried that he would not be able to suppress those demons and would eventually have no choice but to have no contact with them.

 But now the situation is different.

 After the Blood Moon incident, the Alliance's weight became heavier again. The Southern Division Division Army entered the town of Rolling Stone. Everyone knew that the Kingdom of Rolling Stone was the territory of the Alliance.

 Previously in the Margaret incident.

 Luticia also provided some convenience for the alliance in the early stage.

Matthew believes that both parties have a basis for negotiation.

Rhaegar questioned after hearing this:

“But what if Luticia’s prerequisite for negotiation is to return the Holy Grail of Sin?”

“Don’t forget, you have dug up the ancestral graves of the Blood Flag family before…”

Matthew shrugged indifferently:

 “Then return the Holy Grail to her.”

"As for the ancestral tombs, I think that with the mind of a legendary queen of a country, she won't care about me, a weak necromancer, right?"

The Holy Grail of Sin is indeed of no use now in Matthew's hands.

The only use of this thing is to lure the monsters in the dungeon to attack the Death Fear Cemetery.

However, Brother Oluolin is too fierce.

The underground space near the cemetery was directly baked into a no-man's land.

 This is also one of the reasons why Matthew dared to enclose land casually before.

The only function of the Holy Grail of Sin is to provide a large amount of evil elements.

 This is obviously inconsistent with Matthew's compatibility.

What's more, he is now holding the Crown of Sin, which is the nemesis of the Holy Grail of Sin.

　　It doesn’t matter even if the Holy Grail is returned to Luticia.

 “As long as you can get benefits in exchange, there is no harm in making some concessions.”

Matthew summed it up this way.

 It can be seen that Rhaegar still has certain fears and doubts about his sisters and aunts.

But after repeated persuasion from Matthew and Zeller.

 He finally agreed to find a suitable time to restart negotiations with Lutitia.

 The three of them chatted for a while.

Matthew reluctantly said goodbye.

 At noon the next day.

He was notified by Rhaegar that the female chief of the Drunken Dragon tribe had bad intentions. As soon as she came over, the lion opened her mouth, and the negotiation obviously broke up unhappily.

Matthew understood.

He directly handed the development order into Lumiere's hands. After explaining the ins and outs of the matter, he handed over the choice to the other party.

"Of course there are risks in attacking Cuihe River, just like you are working as a mercenary for the Golden Lion, but at least the territory captured will be yours."

“If you need help, please feel free to contact me. I will help in my personal capacity, but the most important thing is to look at yourself.”

  Matthew concluded.

Lumiere excitedly grabbed the development order.

As Matthew expected, he directly accepted the permission and task.

 After the two discussed it.

 Matthew sent Lumière to the south through Moonglade.

 The latter went straight to the rainforest.

 …

 The next day.

 The Far North Floating City, outside the Warlock Academy.

Matthew and Rhaegar stood on a high raised wall.

 Ahead is the floating staircase leading to the interior of the Warlock Academy.

 After the notification is completed.

 Soon someone inside the college led them inside.

But Matthew didn’t move.

 Under Rhaegar’s doubtful eyes, Matthew explained:

 “I can come over at any time, but you may not.”

“So, I won’t disturb your father-daughter meeting.”

 As he spoke, he waved goodbye to Rhaegar.

 The latter is not pretentious either.

 I followed the staff directly into the college.

 Not long after.

Matthew then appeared in front of a lonely mage tower in the east of the floating city.

 This is Hibbert's residence.

 He went over and knocked on the door, and a faint blue djinn emerged from the door:

 “The master won’t see guests today, please come back, handsome boy.”

Matthew said politely:

“Please tell me that the visitor is Matthew.”

The Djinn put his hands on his hips and said:

 “He won’t see anyone who is a visitor!”

"You don't understand. Today is a very important day for the master. Please come back."

 It doesn’t make sense when you see the other person.

Matthew could only smile and take two steps back.

 Then he took out a magic note and wrote a few lines, and then lit it.

  Crash.

 The note was reduced to ashes.

 Two minutes later.

The door opened from the inside out, and the lantern hanging on the door looked at Hibbert with some surprise as his head poked out from inside:

"Owner?"

 “Didn’t you say you won’t see any guests today?”

Hibbert enthusiastically pulled Matthew inside, ignoring the existence of the djinn.

 “I’m sorry, I really didn’t plan to see anyone.”

 “Because today is a special day for Feliwen and me…”

Hibbert explained.

 Matthew paused:

 “I can come and visit again tomorrow.”

Hibbert hurriedly waved his hand and said:

“No, you came at the right time. We happened to have some problems and we need to find a normal person for reference—

You know.

 Feliwen and I are not normal people. "

 Matthew had an unnatural smile on his face.

 The two walked through the ordinary hall and came to a small room.

  There was a little girl with an exquisite face lying on the bed in the small room.

 The little girl’s eyes were closed and she seemed unconscious.

Matthew looked left and right, but there was no sign of Feliwen, so he asked:

"Who is this?"

Hibbert said:

 “Oh, she is my and Feliwen’s daughter.”

Matthew stared at the girl for a long time. He always felt that this face looked familiar.

 Suddenly.

 He shuddered—

Hibbert’s daughter’s appearance is actually 70% similar to the statue of the magic goddess Ye Li that Matthew saw in Ronan’s warehouse!

 Hence Matthew didn't wait to ask.

Hibbert asked a little embarrassedly:

“She was knocked unconscious by Feliwen just now.”

 “That’s what I want to ask—”

 “What should a normal person do after accidentally knocking his daughter unconscious?”

 …

 (End of this chapter)