This Lich Needs More Money

Chapter 43 Gareth’s Passive Ability

Amber did a pedicure without touching the ground and took a look around the territory, then found that everything was normal.

The humans who came to seek refuge have already built their own houses, and their land reclamation has yielded results. With the help of magic potions, the first harvest will be achieved in a few days, and it is estimated to be a bumper harvest.

 Human beings calculated the amount of food that needed to be handed over, and then found that life was indeed much better than before. Looking at the wheat that was about to mature, most of the uneasiness in their hearts dissipated.

 After the last battle, the Porcupine Knight and other lords suffered heavy losses, and they did not dare to take Ambrose's idea anymore. Instead, they focused on their companions. At that time, three lords died on the battlefield. After returning, it was unknown what plan Porcupine Knight and others had discussed, and they were rapidly encroaching on the three lords' territory.

Ambethio didn't know what excuse the Porcupine Rider used, or whether he could make back his losses. He only knew that a large number of free people had fled in recent days and headed straight for his lich territory.

 The population of the territory now exceeds three hundred, which is considered a large number.

The sudden increase in population did not trouble Umbershoe, because Raul had become a competent administrator.

Amberxiu felt a little emotional. It is true that suffering can temper people the most. Raul, who used to be illiterate and ran into his own territory in a panic, now has a bit of the magnanimity of a human consul and manages these hundreds of people in an orderly manner.

 The development of the territory is on the right track, and there is no need for Amberxiu to worry.

As for the three prisoners, Amberxiu didn't worry.

 Harvey was reading quietly in the cell, already treating this place as home, and asked Amberxiu to consider the issue of rent. Allen and his fellow pastors regularly pray and exercise as prisoners, and live a very disciplined life. After all, the paladin kept his word and said he would be a prisoner and would not do any tricks for Amber Xiu.

 This is something that Amberxiu admires very much. There are very few people who can do what they say.

Then Amberxiu went to Isabel's laboratory and found that the little girl's alchemy level had improved significantly. She could equip many more difficult potions. Amberxiu rewarded her with satisfaction. An enchanted ring.

　　This is equipment taken from the Light Priest. Unfortunately, it has racial restrictions and can only be used by humans. Just in time for Isabel, this ring has a healing spell solidified on it that can be used once a day and can heal trauma and treat common diseases. Isabel now assists her brother in managing the free folk, and healing spells are more useful than other offensive spells.

After inspecting the territory, Amberxiu took out his phylactery and carefully maintained it.

 Then, he was surprised to find that he was free.

I used to be so busy every day that I never touched the ground, there were always endless experiments to do, and I never had enough gold coins to spend. But after negotiating a good deal with Apoptotic Rose, the other party's first payment has been received, and Amber Xiu's warehouse is finally full.

However, the second phase of living mercury cultivation has not yet been carried out, which requires a large amount of metal ore. Only when Apoptotic Rose takes action can Amberxiu be able to acquire the bankrupt mine.

 This made Amberxiu suddenly free.

 This is not a good thing for the lich.

Without the limitations of the body, there are no worldly desires. Amberxiu must find something to do, otherwise he will feel boredom and emptiness a hundred times more than ordinary people.

 “How about counting the gold coins?”

Amberxiu thought about it and felt that this behavior was stupid.

  No matter how many gold coins you count, it will never become more. As a rational lich, you should enjoy the process of making money and the process of spending money at the same time.

Amberxiu thought for a moment and decided to go have a drink with Brother Headless.

After all, everyone gave him hundreds of thousands of gold coins as a meeting gift. As a master, he couldn't let the headless brother greet him alone outside every day. He had to show his loyalty as a landlord.

 After applying the Transfiguration spell to his body, Amber Xiu left the castle and flew towards the Alchemy City.

Having not been here for a while, Amber Xiu vaguely felt that the Alchemy City was becoming more depressed. There were more closed shops than before, there were fewer pedestrians on the road, and their expressions were more solemn. Occasionally, you can see a lot of people standing on the roadside holding signs looking for work. Their families can no longer afford food, and they have old people and children to support.

"There's something wrong with this situation. Haven't those group of alchemists reached an agreement with Silver Moon Highgarden?" In Amber Xiu's estimation, no matter how crazy the Alchemy City goes, it's impossible to maintain such crazy prices. This is trade between countries. Sometimes it is not just an economic issue, but also a competition of national power. It is impossible for the Alchemy City to just watch its economy collapse and do nothing. The golem mechanical army that usually spends so much money to maintain is not in use now. Will it be sold as scrap metal when there is no money to maintain it?

The Golem Army marched directly to Silvermoon Highgarden, gave them some military threats, and forced them to come to the negotiation table to talk. This is the correct operation, why can't they hear any relevant movement at all.

“Although the Alchemist Council is usually crazy, they are not fools. I really don’t understand.”

Full of doubts, Amberxiu came to South Cross Street where adventurers gathered, and came to the Iron Slag Ember Bar.

As soon as he entered the door, Amber Xiu saw the headless brother he was looking for.

The headless brother who transformed into a human adventurer was having a drink with a two-meter-tall orc. A large glass of flaming liquor was poured into their mouths by the two of them. The orc was burned until he grinned, but he still insisted on pouring the wine. Pour it into your mouth. The headless brother was much more relaxed. His expression remained unchanged as he emptied the head-sized wine glass without even spilling the wine.

 After one cup, the orc was already shaking, but the headless brother had already picked up the second cup and drank it down again. The orc picked up the second wine glass amidst the shouts of the audience, but fell down halfway through the drink. The flames followed the wine and covered his whole body, burning him until he screamed.

 The onlookers were very excited, and each one screamed and cheered for the headless brother.

Amber Xiu was speechless. You, an undead, are drinking with others. Isn’t this bullying?

The headless brother laughed like a child, slammed his wine glass on the table, and said loudly: "I won, I'm treating you today!"

 “Long live!”

 “Praise to you, my friend!”

 “Gareth! Gareth!”

 …

　　While all the guests were shouting the name of the headless brother, Amber chose a quiet corner and said to the familiar orc bartender: "Here's a glass of ale."

"Ultraman Master, I haven't been here for a while. Please wait a moment. You'll be back soon."

The orc bartender is still so elegant, and his movements of pouring wine are so delicate that he doesn't look like an orc.

 “What’s going on?” Amber Xiu pointed at the headless brother who was surrounded by everyone.

The orc bartender glanced at the headless brother and said with emotion: "Ask Gareth, this guy is an interesting person. I haven't seen a customer with such a good drinker and such a forthright personality in many years."

"No, I'm talking about a treat. This is the first time I've heard of you being treated to a drink if you win." Amberxiu said enviously.

“Otherwise, how can we say that he is generous? Well, although it is actually our boss who pays for it.” The orc bartender indicated with his eyes,

boss?

Amber Xiu followed the eyes of the orc bartender and looked to another corner of the bar.

There sat a fiery-skinned female orc, as strong as a lion, but the way she looked at the headless brother could be described as seductive.

This...headless brother is being kept by this female orc? Could it be that the legendary favor of the headless brother is a charm that is 100% supported by the rich woman?

 In a daze, Amber Xiu seemed to see the tragic scene of the bone dragon turning the bar into ashes with a breath of dragon breath.

 (End of this chapter)