This Lich Needs More Money

Chapter 72 Can I trust you?

 The box is full of phylacteries.

Each one is only the size of a palm, made entirely of mithril, equipped with powerful defensive magic, and full of undead aura. It is impossible to tell them apart from the appearance. Only after breaking the magic and opening the box can you confirm what is inside.

This phylactery cost Amber a lot of gold coins to repair. It can be said that the most valuable thing in the entire castle is this phylactery.

Amberxiu picked one at random, sent it to Apoptotic Rose through the Undead Code, and then sent another message: [Ms. Rose, please, I will put my life in your hands. This is a secret between you and me. , please don’t tell anyone. 】

  【Apoptotic Rose: Don't worry. 】

Amberxiu closed the Code of the Dead with satisfaction, and then captured Harvey who was reading in the cell.

 Harvey is not having a good time these days. He can read a lot of magic notes and ancient books at will. He has nothing to worry about about food and drink. He doesn't have to do anything. Even the skeletons watching him look more handsome.

 Ambrose suddenly pulled him out, which surprised Harvey a little, thinking that another ceremony was going to be held.

As a result, Amberxiu placed a delicate small box in front of him, and then said: "Harvey, can I trust you?"

 Harvey looked confused and didn't know how to answer.

 It seems like you are a prisoner?

But if he denies it, he may not end well. Harvey could only bite the bullet and say, "Sir, what are your orders?"

Ambershoe said: "I'm about to run into trouble, so I need someone trustworthy to do something for me. Harvey, can I trust you?"

Amberxiu asked again, this time with a more serious tone.

Harvey did not dare to be perfunctory and said very sincerely: "Sir, although I am your prisoner, I have benefited a lot from being taken care of during this period. If you give me your instructions, I will do my best to do it."

This can be considered sincere. Harvey has never seen a boss as generous as Amber. For a place like a library, others must put hundreds of locks on it, and charge per second when borrowing. How can it be open to you for casual viewing?

On this point alone, Harvey couldn't even call Amber "teacher" too much.

 Harvey also knew that he had taken such a huge advantage and would have to pay it back sooner or later. The last time he presided over the prophecy ceremony was just the beginning. After all, his food expenses were two gold coins a day, and the rest was calculated separately.

"Okay, I knew I could count on you." Amberxiu handed the small silver box over to him and said to him: "Take my life box and leave here. Leave the Alchemy City and go as far as possible. The better.”

 Harvey's eyes widened. He originally thought he would be asked to preside over the second magic ceremony, but he never expected that he would be handed the phylactery to him.

 This is the Lich's phylactery. How could it be given to him...a prisoner?

 “Sir, are you kidding?”

"Who are you kidding me? Take my phylactery away and bury it somewhere. Don't tell anyone. The less people know about it, the safer I will be." Amberxiu said very seriously.

 Harvey felt his shoulders become heavy. This trust came so suddenly and so outrageously that he didn't know whether to agree or not.

 He stared at Amberxiu's face carefully, trying to get some clues, but there was no expression on the skull.

After thinking for a long time, Harvey asked a question in a serious tone: "Sir, there are many books related to the prophecy school in your library. The authors are all 'King of Elden', and many of them are unique copies. I learned from I haven't seen it elsewhere, do you know this author?" Amberxiu said slightly embarrassed: "This...actually this is my pen name. Some books have not been published, so they are not unique, just my own research. notes."

In the hundreds of years after time travel, Amberxiu gave himself many nicknames and used many pen names when writing books and submitting manuscripts. When he entered the school of prophecy with high spirits, he gave himself the secondary pen name of King Elden. However, he later gave up the power of prophecy, and this name was never used again, and the remaining manuscripts were also Not to be published again.

 Harvey showed a relieved smile, and then said: "I understand, my lord, I will keep your phylactery safe. The goddess of magic is above me, and I will use my life to defend this phylactery."

This change surprised Amber Xiu. What happened to this man that he suddenly became serious? Swearing to the gods is no small matter, even if you are not a paladin, you don't dare to do it.

 “Why did you suddenly ask about my pen name?” Amberxiu asked curiously.

Harvey showed a strange expression and said, "Sir, you may not believe it. I became a mage apprentice only after I accidentally obtained the "Introduction Guide to the School of Prophecy" written by you. Strictly speaking, you are my teacher."

“Wait a minute, you mean you just started reading books and taught yourself, and you’re also a prophecy school?”

Amberxiu was surprised. The school of prophecy is the most difficult to get into. Even a teacher may not be able to teach qualified students. Harvey, the boy, started by teaching himself. This talent is too high, right?

Harvey said with a smile: "It's only now that I figured out why when the war started, my instinct told me to charge with the paladin Allen. For me, being captured is indeed my greatest luck."

In fact, Harvey has already noticed it, because the magic structure used by Amber Xiu when designing the previous prophecy ceremony is very similar to the style of the "King of Elden". As an expert, Harvey has already guessed. Arrive at Umbershoe and have something to do with the "King of Elden".

 I thought they were friends who had exchanged magic, or they were masters and apprentices... I didn't expect them to be the same person.

Harvey bent down to Amberxiu, bowed sincerely and said: "Thank you, teacher, you not only helped me become a mage apprentice, but also made me a true mage of the prophecy school. I will fight for your phylactery." Well protected.”

 “Ah…actually you don’t have to work so hard…”

Amboxiu is a little bit shy about his talent. This guy's talent is higher than expected, and he will be more valuable when used in the future. It's a bit of a loss to cheat him to death.

Harvey did not hear the question in Amberxiu's words, and said firmly: "Teacher, I will leave now. When you finish your own business, you can come to Salokma to find me."

 Salocma, also known as the Golden Desert Kingdom, the Kingdom of Time, the Kingdom of Dreams... is a country where humans, dwarves and many desert races are mixed. Like the Alchemy City, it is also a country where the undead can walk freely.

“You kid, you’ve actually been ready to run away for a long time, right?” Amberxiu said.

"A prisoner who doesn't want to escape is also incompetent." Harvey smiled and said: "Goodbye, teacher."

Amberxiu nodded. With Harvey's current ability, as long as he was careful, there would be no big problem in going to Salokma.

“By the way, when you go out, ask Raoul to come to me.” Amberxiu ordered.

Harvey quickly agreed, and then quickly left with Amberxiu's phylactery. After a while, Raoul came to Amberxiu tremblingly and said respectfully: "Master, what are your orders?"

Amberxiu once again took out a delicate small box and said to Raul: "Raul, can I trust you?"

 (End of this chapter)