The necromancer just wants to plant trees.

Chapter 19 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Rolling Stone Town

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"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 also a rogue system 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 happened?"

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 was walking on stilts.

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

His range of motion was enormous, as if he might fall off at any moment.

"It's nothing, I'm just a little 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 no?"

Richard smiled and made way for two playful children.

Then he glanced back at Matthew inadvertently:
"Bone dragons are not something that the idler can control."

……

Green Wisteria Tavern.

In the booth near the corner of the back door.

The young bartender served the drinks with a cheerful expression.

"Hello, two glasses of 'pig eating wine', today is the Spring Festival, and the old Barry will give everyone 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 he said to Matthew:
"I still remember when I first came here, I didn't 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, and the taste is spicy and memorable.

Because it is necessary to use a kind of seasonal wild grass to make pig wine.

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

Matthew didn't answer.

He was still thinking about Richard's intentions.

"My visit to the locksmith was full of chance, and it was almost impossible for Richard to foresee my actions before entering that office."

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

"Or did he intend to get in touch with me, and when he met me, he took advantage of the situation?"

Either way.

It's not a good thing to be targeted by a Tier [-] thief.

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 bazaar and the celebration 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?"

Beanna?
The tense Matthew instantly recalled the girl who confessed his love at the door of his house that day.

"No."

Matthew shook his head.

He thought about it 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 all energetic and cute."

Richard asked curiously:

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

Matthew explained earnestly:

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

They are still a group of children, and they like me probably because being a teacher gives 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've always treated 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!"

"Come on, 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 teenage girls? Confession?"

Matthew said in disbelief:
"I thought it was important."

"Of course it's 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 when I was young, and then I couldn't hold back."

"Of course, Rhaegar also got along with me, but I've been retired for many years, and I'm not interested in you or your bone dragon!"

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

Richard looked lost 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 fight, but I can't spell after all.

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

do you understand?

So I want to thank you for Sif.

After all, this world is the world of spellcasters! "

……

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.

After two seconds.

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 other party's face 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.

"They can't see here?"

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

It was as if there was no one sitting on the deck.

After a while.

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

The tall one 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 his 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? Strange."

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 Church? Never heard of it!"

Matthew shrugged:

"Maybe it is an evil organization that has emerged 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 big cities, including Strom, White Rock, Warden's Highlands, and Jade Green - especially Jade Green, because a group of people who targeted Wood Elf villages many years ago For the bloody case, they offered a high reward to the members of the Brotherhood of Silver Frost."

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 out of the question.

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

really.

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 line of heavily armed garrison soldiers filed in through the gate.

The leader was Brad who was holding a dagger!

"go!"

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!
There was a sudden chaos in the hall.

"Go through the back door!" Dean grabbed Mobley, who was unresponsive, and the two pushed away the flustered 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 that he must never get entangled with these heavily armed fighters in a small space!
Even if you poke your own weapon to pieces, I'm afraid there is no way to spark a little spark on the opponent's armor.

But as soon as you leave the tavern and enter the block with complex terrain, you enter their home field.

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.

well.

There was a mess in the hall.

Even the defender rushing to the front is still a dozen steps away from him!

"This distance is a natural moat!"

Dean had a ferocious look on his face.

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 his whole body suddenly spun forward and fell forward!

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

But in the process of his body leaning forward.

Those two bottles of potion had disappeared!

"what's the situation?"

Dean fell forward on the floor in shock and rage.

boom!boom!
He heard two thuds of something heavy hitting the floor.

Before he could react, what happened.

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

He suddenly felt unable to breathe!
Clang!
Another team member skillfully put heavy shackles on the fallen duo!

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"Two, Rolling Stone doesn't welcome any members of the Brotherhood of Silver Frost, but our prison welcomes you."

Brad said righteously.

Done.

He just noticed the two people on the booth 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 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 skills!"

As he spoke, he raised his glass:

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

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

When passing by the two arsonists.

Richard stopped deliberately.

Smiling to the bewildered duo who fell to the ground, he said:

"Welcome to Rolling Stones!"

Matthew looked at the data records, speechless.

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

……

Stumbling block: The thief's fifth-level ability can forcefully knock down any target and temporarily seal all his abilities.

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Hint: You got two explosive potions! "

……

Matthew bowed his head in astonishment.

At this moment.

Only then did he realize that there were two bottles of orange-red medicine in the right pocket of his jacket.

"A high-ranking thief, so terrifying!"

Matthew was convinced.

……

……

Because today is 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.

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

Matthew was 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.

He had 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 admission ticket for the Moonlight Society 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 with 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.

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　I'm going to take my baby out for a medical checkup 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 [-] 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 in a blink of an eye... But I’ll still update it normally in the future, and try to make everyone read it comfortably. Some, thank you every brother who followed up!

　　


(End of this chapter)