The necromancer is back from the mines!

When Zhan came to Brandon Stone City again, the news had spread throughout the city like a bird with wings. When Kardek panted and ran to the city gate with his short legs,

, Zhan had already entered the door under the "escort" of the guards.

After seeing Zhan, Kardek gasped, but his cunning little eyes just glanced around, and the gray dwarf consul immediately calmed down the next moment. He slowed down and raised his head

Opening their hands, they strode forward like their hospitable distant relatives.

"Oh, Master, you are finally back. Judging from your appearance, everything seems to be going well!"

Under the gaze of other gray dwarves, Kardek spoke loudly and walked to Zhan's side. He forced himself to suppress his fear and tried his best to behave like a qualified "Brandon"

"Archon of Stone City". For this reason, he must show his attitude towards the mage in front of his people. He cannot be too respectful or too condescending.

Everything is under control.

"Sleeping deep in the tomb is a brain-eating demon."

Zhann didn't express much towards Kardek's rudeness. As he spoke, he raised his fingers. Then, the mercenaries standing behind Zhann strode forward and pulled them away.

One of the cloth bags he was holding was opened. Soon, amid the exclamations of the gray dwarves watching around him, a sharp beak covered in blood and taller than the gray dwarves poured out of it and fell to the ground.

"We have 'cleaned' the entire tomb. Now there should be no danger for you to mine there again."

"Oh, that's great..."

Hearing the good news brought by Zhan, Kardek also showed a happy smile. You must know that this mine is the biggest bet he has ever made. If the silver there can be successfully mined, then Kardek will once again become

The richest gray dwarf in the entire Brandon Stone City, this way can not only keep his precarious position as consul, but also take the opportunity to catch all those who dare to peek at his status and power.

Having said this, Kardek still felt a little pity. After all, according to Zhan En, all the valuable things in the tomb were probably taken away by the Necromancer. The Gray Dwarf Archon did not know that Zhan En was also the one at this moment.

Quite depressing. Because this time in the ghost mausoleum, Zhan En didn't get any benefits at all.

Enoa has a psychic skill that can dig out the secrets he wants to hide from the depths of other people's souls. So he ignored that idiot. As a result, after Enoa stole Langdon's secret, Zhan En...

Depressedly, I found that my work was in vain this time.

I have to admit that this Langdon is indeed very thoughtful. I learned from his soul that this guy found several hiding places while he was alive and sealed and buried all the remaining wealth. He also

Knowing that the dark underground is very dangerous, in order to avoid taking advantage of those outsiders, he simply hid on the surface. When he successfully transferred to the Lich class, it would not be too late to come up and get it.

To put it another way, even if he fails to change jobs, he can still hide his soul in the diary. If someone is unlucky enough to be possessed by him, he can use those things as bait to lure them to the surface.

What an idea... Now Zhan En suspects that Langdon was killed because he had too many ideas... Enoa has dug out the places where the treasures are buried from Langdon's soul, but the problem is

Those things are all on the surface. Zhan can't even take care of the underground city now. How can he run to the surface?

The only thing Zhan is happy about now is that he didn't subdue that guy, otherwise having such a "particularly thoughtful" subordinate around him would be really deceiving... I guess Langdon's former companions were all deceived by his "ideas"

Just die.

"Without your help, I'm afraid we won't be able to restart mining. We have already prepared a banquet...ahem...!"

Kadek did not notice Zhan's depression, but still extended the invitation enthusiastically. However, before he finished speaking, he was choked by the bloody smell and coughed loudly. This made him choke and cough loudly.

He glared at the two Orc mercenaries with dissatisfaction, but before Kardek showed his anger again, his eyes widened in horror.

Before seeking Zhan's help, Khadek had also contacted Verna's mercenary group, and was naturally familiar with these mercenaries led by the dark elves. But now, those who appeared in front of him were no longer those who looked at them.

They appear to be well-trained mercenaries, but walking corpses. Their blue skin and eyes that have completely lost their life color can be seen - they have completely lost their lives at this moment.

Became a member of the undead.

Seeing this, Kardek shuddered. He pretended to turn his head and looked in the direction of Verna. However, he found that the dark elf did not show any indication of what happened to her men. On the contrary, she did not

Standing behind Zhan like a slave, with a dejected look on his face.

The stone is on top!

Khadek hurriedly withdrew his gaze. He didn't know what happened in the mine tunnel. But the situation at the moment was already obvious. That is, the half-dark elf who was always long-winded and extremely ambitious had already interacted with her.

The mercenary group was finished together. Now they are just slaves and lackeys of the necromancer.

Thinking of this, Kardek swallowed and suppressed his beating heart. It's not that the gray dwarves have never done treacherous things. In fact, those businessmen who are not smart enough and clever enough have very little trouble after leaving Brandon Stone City.

You will soon pay the price for your stupidity. But the Necromancer is obviously more terrifying in this regard. He will not only torture your body, but also imprison your soul.

Not even the evil gray dwarves can compare with this.

Originally, Kadek hoped to use sweet words to induce Zhan to give up part of his reward, but now he no longer has this intention. No matter how important money is, you have to have the life to spend it, let alone such a jealous thing.

The mineral vein is waiting for you!

"Of course, Master, we gray dwarves always pay attention to credit when doing business. Please rest assured that we have prepared a perfect stalactite column for you. It is located in the center of Brandon Stone City, where..."

"I don't need you to prepare for me."

Before Kardek could say anything else, Zhan had already raised his hand and interrupted his speech.

"You just need to give me the open space east of Brandon Stone City. You don't need to worry about the rest."

"That empty space to the east?"

Hearing Zhan's words, Kadek was stunned for a moment. Of course he knew about the open space east of Brandon Stone City, where there was originally a rich mithril vein. However, it had been dug out eighty years ago.

. And the mine after the mining was completely abandoned. Because it faced the cliff, backed by the mountain wall, and was outside the protected area of ​​Brandon Stone City, there were few people on weekdays. Except for a narrow stone road

Outside of that, it is completely isolated from the rest of the world.

Kadek had not considered that place, but in retrospect, it was indeed a very suitable place for the Necromancer. There he did not have to worry about the harm that the mage's experiments out of control would bring to Brandon Stone City, and at the same time, he could use the help of James

En's power protects Brandon Stone City, and now it seems that the necromancer also means the same thing.

"Of course there is no problem, mage!"

A series of years flashed through the gray dwarf consul's mind like lightning, and the next moment, he spoke loudly as if a generous king was rewarding his courtiers.

"You can get the ownership there now, and I will let the entire residents of Brandon Stone City know the whereabouts of the warrior who helped us solve the problem. I can guarantee that they will have as much respect for you as I do."

"Of course."

Faced with Kardek's passionate speech, Zhan nodded lukewarmly, but his next words immediately made the gray dwarf consul, who was originally quite proud, suddenly wilt.

"Now, I think we should talk about the part you promised me before."

As time went by, Brandon Stone City became quiet again. Most people had returned to their safe and comfortable nests, discussing the news brought by the mage while falling into wonderful dreams. Although they and

Their distant relatives are more greedy and evil, but gray dwarves are also dwarves. For them, nothing makes them more satisfied and excited than mining priceless ore with their own hands.

But these are meaningless to Zhan. At this moment, he is standing in the open space east of Brandon Stone City, quietly staring at the dark abyss not far away. Beside him, Verna and several others

A mercenary who had been transformed into an undead creature by the banshee stood there motionless, guarding ten underground lizards loaded with ores and cargo.

These underground lizards are the only tools used to transport goods deep underground. They are docile and obedient. Their hard skin can resist being slashed by swords. Their sharp claws can also penetrate rocks and pull the ground to ensure stability. And they are wide and low.

Their short size not only makes them good mounts, but they can also carry enough cargo.

Originally, Khadek and Zhan agreed to deliver eight lizards, but Zhan was very "righteous" and said that Verna's mercenary group also played a considerable role in this process. Because according to the agreement between the two parties,

, Kardek must also give her the reward he had negotiated with Verna before.

Khadek also knows that Zhan is blatantly blackmailing him. After all, Verna seems to have completely become Zhan's lackey. Gray dwarves are not stupid enough to fulfill their obligations for a lost dog. But Khadk can

how is it?

In the end, the Gray Dwarf Archon resigned and added two more lizards to Zhan. He finally secured this position, but he had no interest in being with the walking corpses behind the Necromancer.

Idea. Although this is unfair, this is the Underdark - the strong is king. Here, strength is the law, death is the punishment, and there is nothing else.

Zhan raised his head and glanced at Verna not far away. Ever since she woke up again, this dark elf has not said a word to him. But Zhan knew what she was thinking, and he felt that he was adding insult to injury to this dark elf.

There is no sense of guilt in turning the elf's subordinates into undead creatures. This is the way of survival of the people of darkness. Zhan believed that if she showed fatigue in front of the dark elf, she would be very happy to pierce him with a sword.

own heart.

In any case, now he has a qualified military expert. The combat skills of the dark elves are well-known in the demon world, and their way of training warriors is also unique. Verna can actually train things like orcs and bugbears.

From the perspective of being trained as a warrior, Zhan En thinks his choice is not a bad one.

"Enoa."

Thinking of this, Zhan retracted his thoughts, and then he softly called his adjutant's name.

"What time is it now?"

Hearing Zhan's question, Enoa took out her pocket watch again, took a look at it, and then answered.

"Eleven fifty-eight, Master. I think they should be arriving soon."

"They have indeed arrived."

Facing Enoa's answer, Zhan nodded with satisfaction, then turned his head and looked at the stone wall next to him.

"Click...click..."

A slight sound came from behind the hard rock, drifting in the dark and empty cave for a moment before disappearing completely. But Zhan knew that this was not the point.

The originally hard and smooth stone wall began to bulge like a balloon little by little, and the gravel on the surface began to fall off, followed by the stones below. The sound of the mining hoe digging and tapping became louder and louder, and the cave wall in front of me began to

Constantly shaking.

Finally, with a "crash" sound, the stone wall was completely broken, and a cave as tall as a man appeared in front of Zhan En. And among the scattered dust, a short figure was waving a mining hoe excitedly, shouting

There was a "quacking" sound.

Seeing its appearance, Zhan En's eyes flashed with a smile.

The first step to conquer the Northland has finally begun.
Chapter completed!