This Necromancer Just Wants to Plant Trees - Chapter 71

The clockwork birds were as swift as a beam of light.

They flew past, brushing against the shoulders of two guards, circling above the crowd's heads for a brief moment, and then suddenly emitted a piercing, ear-shattering screech!

The decibel level was so high that it nearly deafened the people nearby! Several guards immediately showed signs of pain, instinctively covering their ears, their bodies growing limp as they collapsed one by one.

The onlookers, who had been observing from the sidelines, were also affected by the reverberations of the screech, causing them to panic and flee.

The two clockwork birds descended, darting through the crowd, constantly changing their position and continuing to screech without pause.

Chaos ensued near the main gate.

The diminutive woman surveyed her surroundings and displayed a satisfied expression. However, she was taken by surprise as she glanced at the tall, slender mage in front of her.

He appeared completely unharmed.

Her gaze quickly fixed on the small book he held in his hands.

Unfortunately, she was too short to see more than the edges of the defensive verses through the gaps between Martin's fingers.

"Hmph!"

The petite woman let out a heavy snort.

But instead of provoking Martin further, she confidently made her way to a platform near the main gate.

At this moment, the seductive hostess, who had been responsible for welcoming guests, was writhing in agony on the ground, leaving the items on the platform unattended.

The petite woman extended her right hand and leaped forcefully.

She missed.

Undeterred, she moved closer and leaped again!

This time, she succeeded!

Martin watched as she retrieved a bundle of iron-wrapped chips from the platform.

There were no additional actions from her, but her right hand suddenly emitted a burst of red light, causing the chip to shine along with it.

...

"Tip: You notice that the tinkerer in front of you is performing 'Item Infusion' on the chip."

"Item Infusion: One of the basic abilities of a tinkerer. Infusing an item will alter its fundamental properties (with a certain degree of randomness)."

...

The next moment, the petite woman hurled the chip with all her might. Her expression was carefree and composed, exuding a cool and confident demeanor.

However, in the ill-fitting heavy armor, her movements seemed awkward and strenuous.

It was as if she were throwing a massive lead ball, not a small chip.

Bang!

The chip, radiating with red light, slammed into the black wooden door.

Dust billowed.

A few seconds later, a massive hole appeared in the center of the door, offering a clear view of the room behind it.

Martin approached to see a spacious office with a luxurious desk at its center.

Behind the desk sat a portly man with a cigar in his mouth, his hair slicked back, appearing to be in his thirties. At this moment, he furrowed his brow while eyeing the uninvited guests at the door.

"Are you Yu Lian?" the petite woman asked through the door.

The portly man raised his hand and suddenly slapped the underside of the desk. Following that, two young women dressed in only silk cloths wrapped around their waists crawled out from under the desk.

The two women walked out of the office without a care in the world, one of them wiping her mouth and grumbling, "Yu Lian, can you drink less next time and eat fewer chili peppers!?"

Yu Lian's expression remained unchanged.

Once the two women had left, he coldly replied, "I am Yu Lian. Do you have any objections to my door?"

As he spoke, he stood up.

He was tall and portly, exuding an overpowering presence that dwarfed the petite woman.

But in the next moment, his pants unexpectedly slipped down without warning.

"Damn it! Mary, Susan! Where's my belt!?"

Yu Lian hastily pulled up his pants, shouting angrily in the direction the two women had left.

Unfortunately, there was no response.

Disgust flashed in the petite woman's eyes, but she still took a step forward.

"Yu Lian, I need to talk to you," she said through the door.

Yu Lian, still holding his pants, plopped down in a chair and slapped the table.

"Come in and talk."

The petite woman fearlessly entered the room.

And Martin, who had been watching the show from the sidelines, silently followed suit.

After a while, the guards who had rushed to the scene sealed off the area around the main gate.

...

"So, how much did that butcher scoundrel offer you?" Yu Lian rested his feet on the office desk and shook his cigar.

"Who is this butcher?" the petite woman inquired.

"Not the butcher? Then it's Fei Lige, that damn guy! I even treated him to dinner last month, and he had the audacity to send people to disrupt my establishment!" Yu Lian seethed with anger.

The petite woman remained indifferent. "I don't know what you're talking about, but the names you mentioned have nothing to do with me. I'm here for a woman."

Yu Lian showed an expression of annoyance. "Another woman! Hundreds of women come and go in my casino every day. Which one are you referring to?"

The petite woman coldly retorted, "Lily, do you remember her?"

Yu Lian thought for a moment. "Lily? Which Lily? The busty Lily or the one with a mole on her butt? Or is it the one with inscriptions on her belly? She's nearly fifty now!"

The petite woman's expression turned icy, as if she had seen through Yu Lian's act. She continued, "You deceived Lily. You told her you would be with her, but ultimately abandoned her. She's not doing well now, neglecting her meals and in poor spirits. I must seek justice for her. If you can't provide a satisfactory answer, I'll find my own solution. I haven't blown up a casino yet, and no tinkerer dislikes explosions."

The threat in the petite woman's words was undeniable. However, Yu Lian remained unfazed and appeared somewhat perplexed.

At this moment, Martin stepped forward. "Can't remember, can you?"

Yu Lian waved his hand. "I've abandoned so many people in my life; it's hard to remember them all at once."

"So, you admit you're a scumbag?" The petite woman's eyes grew sharper.

"Hey! Even if you're a tinkerer, you can't be so arrogant in my office!" Yu Lian shouted outside. "Close the door!"

A voice from outside reminded him, "Boss, the door is already closed, but there's a hole."

Yu Lian slapped his forehead. "Then just come in, Sugar, Sugar, come out, my sweetie!"

As he spoke, there were several chaotic roars. A massive, three-headed monster burst out of the hallway next to the office. Its body almost filled the space completely, and its three heads repeatedly scraped against the doorframe between the office and the hallway.

A deluge of saliva formed a fine mist that fell on the faces of everyone in the office, carrying a faintly acrid scent.

This was a pure-blooded Hellhound with three heads! If not for the collars around the necks of its three heads and the sturdy iron chains behind it, it would have pounced on the petite woman and Martin!

"Look at that; I'm not just a pushover. If you really have the ability to plant bombs all over my casino, go ahead and blow it all up. But as long as I'm alive, I can rebuild and enjoy life again at any time. Everyone in the city of Corodo knows that my name, Yu Lian, is synonymous with the casino's golden sign."

He forcefully pressed the cigar into the ashtray and sparks flew. "Now get out of my office. Fix the door and compensate me. I might even consider letting you keep one hand – don't look at me like that; Sugar may not be hungry now, but for someone your size, a dozen or so of you would still be plenty."

The petite woman, without saying a word, simply placed her backpack on the floor. She lifted a corner of the backpack to reveal a round, chubby object adorned with heart-shaped graffiti.

"This is Nirvana. Once detonated, it has an effect equivalent to a silent Fifth-tier spell – if you don't know this spell, you should at least have some common knowledge: after a spectacularly beautiful explosion, there is a moment of perfect silence in the world."

The petite woman stated coldly, "It can not only blow up your casino but also send you and the dog to the underworld – wait, the Hellhound has strong vitality. I can't guarantee it will be killed in the explosion; it might survive and then feast on your body, its master. I've heard that dogs are loyal animals, but when they're extremely hungry, they don't hesitate to eat their owner's corpse, right?"

"Hey, calm down, calm down."

Although they weren't sure if the petite woman's words were true, her round, chubby object had indeed sparked nervousness in both Yu Lian and Martin.

Without a word, Martin used the defensive verses to open a private sanctum for Duncan.

This was an interesting protective spell that generated a magical locus at the caster's location, allowing them to enter a dimension of approximately twenty square feet through that locus.

If the locus was damaged, the dimension would collapse.

However, the people inside wouldn't be harmed by the initial damage but would appear at the original locus of the locus.

This spell was suitable for avoiding explosions. Despite being prepared to retreat at any moment, Martin advised, "Hey, ma'am, things haven't reached that point. There's still room for communication. Listen to me; could you please put down that bomb? Let's talk it out first."

The petite woman glanced at Martin, giving him some face, and put the bomb back in her backpack.

The next moment, she placed the backpack on the floor and sat cross-legged on the ground. This was equivalent to placing the bomb between her legs.

This posture made the petite woman look somewhat cute and adorable.

However, the presence of heavy armor and the bomb constantly reminded those present that this woman was not a child looking for candy but a tinkerer known for her destructive power.

"You really can't remember which Lily it is?" Martin asked Yu Lian.

Yu Lian looked very troubled. "These days, every woman likes to call themselves Lily. How can I remember... Wait, can you make your little brother stop talking?"

He seemed to direct his frustration towards Martin.

Sitting cross-legged on the floor, the dwarf raised her head to look at him. "He's not my little brother."

Yu Lian stared at Martin, puzzled. "Then why are you here? You two, one tall and one short, following each other, always interfering when things are about to get rough. Isn't that something a little brother should do?"

Martin contemplated and found the other's point rather reasonable. "I am another visitor from the Equilibrium Island, and this is an introduction letter from Li Weiqi."

Although Yu Lian's attitude was far from friendly, Martin remained patient as he explained. "Li Weiqi? The Sea Turtle King? If you meet him, tell him to calm down; he's eaten almost all the turtles on the north shore!"

Yu Lian grumbled, but then looked apologetically at Martin. "Sorry for mistaking your identity. I haven't encountered a situation like this before. While the casino is chaotic every day, today's events are unprecedented. By the way, do mechanics really have the power to blow things up? What do we need mages for, then?"

Martin smiled and shook his head. "I don't think I have time to read this letter now. Lily is more important."

As soon as the name "Lily" was mentioned, Yu Lian seemed to panic. "I swear, I've been involved with many women in my life, but I haven't been with any Lily recently!"

"According to this lady, she should be a woman you've recently hurt," Martin reminded him.

Yu Lian held his head in his hands, looking frustrated. "A month ago? During that time, I only dismissed two or three people. Wait, could it be Bryn?"

Bobo looked puzzled. "Who's Bryn?"

Yu Lian explained, "She was a sex worker at Half-Day Lovers. You might not understand, but it's a brothel's name. She used to work there, and since I had taken care of her business before, she never stole from me. So, I gave her a chance to work at the casino. She didn't steal during her time here, but she repeatedly tried to seduce me. I didn't agree, and I'm not interested in her anymore."

"Then, one day, she bribed the security and sneaked into my bed, which startled me. Afterward, I handed her over to Orkin. Orkin was the head of security under me at the time, and he always liked Bryn. She didn't refuse him, and they were happily together."

"Some time later, about a month ago, Orkin made a severe mistake at work, causing significant losses for Good Times. So, I fired him, and Bryn left with him. If it weren't for you mentioning the time, I wouldn't have remembered. It seems Bryn's former stage name was Lily?"

Upon hearing Yu Lian's explanation, Bobo looked furious. "You're lying!"

Yu Lian spread his hands. "I'm telling the truth. Candy can confirm it."

"You've been deceived, foolish woman! That Bryn is manipulating you into coming here to die!"

"Damn it, can't you use your brain? Compare our stories; decide which one is more reliable!"

Bobo remained stubborn. "One is a casino owner, the other is a subordinate sex worker. Whom do you think I'd believe?"

Yu Lian erupted in anger. "You can ask anyone in Cordo City about my reputation! I do many bad things, but I never lie!"

Bobo did not speak.

"I believe him," Martin intervened. Stepping forward, he gazed at Bobo, his tone gentle. "So, you are a team, after all."

Bobo, her expression changing for the first time, appeared somewhat confused. She looked panicked, as if she had not considered that things might take this turn.

Although her emotions only lasted a short time, Martin had noticed it all.

"A very young mechanic with a sense of justice, easily swayed by others, stubborn, sharp-tongued, and not very communicative. But it seems she has considerable power."

In his mind, Martin quickly labeled Bobo with various characteristics.

Bobo seemed to be affected by the conversation. She blushed and looked unsure, but she clung tightly to her backpack, unwilling to let go.

Martin signaled with his eyes for Yu Lian not to agitate her any further.

Then, he took a step forward in his adventure. "What's wrong? Bobo, if you're willing to believe me, we can put down the bomb and continue discussing this matter calmly."

Bobo blinked her eyes and then spoke softly, "B-but things have already gone this far. It would be awkward not to explode something."

Martin couldn't help but laugh and cry.

After hesitating for a while, Bobo securely sealed the bomb and put her backpack back on her shoulders. "I might have oversimplified this. I'm... I'm sorry."

In the helpless gaze of Martin and Yu Lian, her apology was as faint as a mosquito's hum.

**Hint: You have successfully mediated an almost unavoidable conflict. You've earned 10 elements in the Equilibrium field!

Element accumulation complete.

You've gained an opportunity to enter the "Equilibrium" field. Do you wish to proceed?**

Deep within the rainforest.

Inside a narrow mountain valley.

With a mournful wail, the colossal, green-scaled monster, resembling a small hill, finally collapsed at the valley's entrance.

The fall of the Terrordactyl was a seismic event.

But this time, no nearby creatures fled in panic.

This was because the life-and-death struggle that had taken place here, involving the ascension ceremony, had lasted a full nine days!

Nine days of combat.

And it was during this time that Lumiere had finally managed to defeat the Terrordactyl.

Now, he was lying atop the creature's neck, wildly spewing blood.

His injuries were severe, and he was on the brink of death, but as long as the Terrordactyl perished before him, everything would be utterly different.

Soon after, a bright light beamed down from above, akin to a searchlight, bathing Lumiere in its radiance.

Lumiere's heart trembled at once.

He knew that this was the Guiding Light of the Blackthorn Dream!

He had completed the hunting ritual.

He was about to receive a blessing, officially ascending to become a fifth-tier Son of the Rainforest!

Even more important was the fact that he would finally have the opportunity to meet the beloved Rainforest Spirit.

In the past, Lumiere had only heard descriptions of the Rainforest Spirit from the elderly who had completed the ascension ritual.

Yet that alone had been enough to captivate his soul.

And now, today...

Today was the day he would meet the Rainforest Spirit.

The Guiding Light gradually disappeared.

Lumiere felt an ethereal sensation.

A gentle force continually lifted him upwards.

He felt as though he was soaring to heaven.

After an indeterminate amount of time, Lumiere noticed that his injuries had already healed.

Before him lay the lush Rainforest of Blackthorn.

And beneath a massive blackthorn tree, Lumiere excitedly discovered an imposing throne!

With nervousness, he gradually shifted his gaze from the bottom to the top of the throne.

And suddenly, he saw a somewhat diminutive figure perched atop the throne.

It was unmistakably a flying squirrel, assuming a human posture with its limbs stretched out.

Lumiere was utterly astonished.

With some courage, he asked, "Um, may I ask if you're the Rainforest Spirit?"

The flying squirrel did not respond.

It simply gazed at him coldly.

Lumiere hesitated for a moment but ultimately knelt down slowly.

The next instant, he heard the solemn voice of the flying squirrel:

"You've done well. You deserve more rewards."

"But you don't have the qualification to meet the Rainforest Spirit unless you complete another task on behalf of the Rainforest Spirit."

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