This Necromancer Just Wants to Plant Trees - Chapter 51

Watching the three newly transformed wilderness forms, Matthew fell into contemplation.

His gaze shifted back and forth between the "Nightblade Lynx" and the "Brown Bear."

The Albatross was impressive, but Matthew already had a Raven, so it was naturally the first to be excluded.

Between the remaining two.

If the Brown Bear didn't have any exclusive enhancements provided by the Moonlight Society, the Nightblade Lynx was undoubtedly the more tempting choice.

This creature not only possessed agility and was a natural predator but also had the ability to sneak and instinctively cast spells.

Running fast had always been a trait that Matthew emphasized.

However...

"I can't keep ignoring the Moon Goddess's face."

Matthew hesitated for a moment but ultimately chose the "Brown Bear."

...

"Hint: You have obtained the Wilderness Form 'Brown Bear (Moonlight Enhanced),' and your Wilderness Form has received the blessing of the Moon Goddess Aesia. The Brown Bear is now renamed 'Moon Bear' and has several additional advantages compared to a regular Brown Bear:

• Moon Bear's strength and constitution are increased by +1.
• Under the moonlight, the Moon Bear's running speed is twice as fast as usual.
• Moon Bear gains the instinctive spell 'Vine Magic.'
• Moon Bear has a higher charm and appearance, making it more attractive to members of the opposite sex.
• Moon Bear gains abilities such as 'Suppression,' 'Intimidation,' and 'Capture.'"

...

"The Moonlight Society does have some foundation, after all!"

Matthew rejoiced in his decision once again.

The Moon Bear not only had robust attributes and good speed under the moonlight but also the "Instinctive Spell" was simply amazing!

The so-called instinctive spell refers to specific spell abilities acquired by some beasts or monsters without any formal spell training, often triggered by bloodline awakening or fortuitous circumstances.

It's somewhat like a beast version of a sorcerer.

The key difference is that instinctive spells don't consume mana, have almost no casting delay, and are often cast instantly or silently.

Therefore, instinctive spells are hard to defend against.

Just by reading the text description, Matthew could envision a combo of 'Vine Magic' to entangle and capture enemies.

With the Moon Bear's impressive base attributes, he finally had some melee combat capabilities.

The only regret was that his Pale Hand ability wouldn't work in his wilderness form, or else his enemies would experience the taste of negative energy bear paws.

...

Until dawn.

The people in the northern part of the oak forest gradually thinned out.

Since Matthew did not allow logging in the oak forest, Riga had to gather wood from the logging area in the farm zone. However, his efficiency was decent, and by daybreak, the sentinel station was starting to take shape.

Matthew directed his zombies to hide the bodies in a massive underground cavern.

He planned to build a sealing array using the Negative Energy Stones to store the bodies.

This was clearly not a small project.

Fortunately, zombies were much more capable than skeletons.

At least, there were no situations that would make Matthew's blood pressure spike while they were moving the bodies.

Later that evening.

Matthew spotted a young man in a pitch-black prison guard uniform hurrying down from the town.

He appeared quite anxious.

"Could something have gone wrong again?"

Matthew approached discreetly.

"My lord! We have a problem!"

The young man reported with a troubled expression.

"Last night, those three Silver Frost Brotherhood prisoners secretly dug a tunnel and escaped!"

Matthew's heart sank upon hearing the news.

In the presence of Martin, Zeller, and Riga, all three of them wore serious expressions.

The Silver Frost Brotherhood was filled with ruthless arsonists, and after their escape, they were bound to cause trouble.

"Was there a fire in town last night?" Riga asked seriously.

The young man thought for a moment. "I don't think so. At least, I haven't heard of any fires on my way here."

All three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Riga had more questions.

But from the direction of the town, another person wearing a guard uniform rushed over.

He panted as he reported, "Reporting, my lord! We found a group of people in the craftsman district's drainage ditch. They were tied up with a rope, although they had room to move, they looked like they didn't dare to move at all! After verification by the deputy captain, it turns out that some of them are wanted thugs from nearby cities, and it seems they are also from the Silver Frost Brotherhood."

The young man from before widened his eyes in disbelief. He couldn't help but ask, "Were there three of them in total?"

The second person shook his head and replied, "No, there were nine in total, and one of them had a limp!"

He then sought Riga's guidance, "My lord, what should we do now? Should we lock them all up in the prison?"

As they listened to their accounts, the three of them had puzzled expressions.

"I'll handle it," Zeller whistled, and Martin, who was resting nearby, came over. He mounted his horse and elegantly rode off in the direction of the town.

"Yesterday, there were indeed a few members of the Silver Frost Brotherhood in the team from the Divine Catastrophe Sect," Matthew speculated. "They must have been on their way to the prison. But how did they end up tied up after a successful jailbreak?"

Riga, on the other hand, didn't seem concerned. He glanced at Matthew and said with a meaningful tone, "When you mess with the wrong people, this is what happens. Unfortunately, there are quite a few of those in Rolling Stone Town."

In Matthew's mind, the image of the dashing gentleman Richard immediately surfaced.

"So, how do you plan to handle them? You can't keep locking them up forever," Matthew asked curiously.

Riga waved his hand dismissively, looking somewhat reluctant to speak with Matthew, but his voice floated over, "Of course, we're going to claim the bounties. I've already informed the Jade Court of Emerald Grove. Their 'Shadow Panthers' are on their way."

"Sometimes, bounty hunting can be quite a profitable business."

...

Cleaning up the battlefield and storing the bodies was a massive undertaking.

Despite the help of zombies and the guards, it took Matthew three days to temporarily secure these precious spoils of war.

During this time, the "Double Yield from a Single Plowing" status was in its final countdown.

Naturally, Matthew's tree-planting venture had also entered its final sprint.

Four days later...

...

"Hint: Your temporary status 'Double Yield from a Single Plowing' has ended. During this period, you planted a total of 452 trees, and your affinity with nature has significantly increased!

Remaining enhancement uses: 7."

...

After the four-hour banishment document's time limit expired, Matthew recalled Abing. Having this Level 4 Blade Dancer by his side significantly boosted his sense of security.

Now, he was about to give Abing the final enhancement.

How far it could go would depend on Abing's luck and Matthew's fate.

"It's a pity that Lulu's luck has already vanished, and I haven't seen her for the past few days," Matthew thought, taking a deep breath. Without further ado, he began the enhancement!

The results were nervously anticipated.

First, Abing's level increased again, reaching Level 15.

Then, the crucial keywords were revealed one by one.

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"Kin Training (Purple): Your summoned creature, Abing, has mastered the technique of training kin. Skeleton warriors trained by Abing will have a chance to gain the 'Assassin Template' and an extremely low chance of obtaining the 'Blade Dancer Template.' With extended training, the comprehensive abilities of the skeleton warriors will significantly improve."

"Directionally Challenged (Gray): In non-combat situations, Abing may occasionally become directionally challenged."

...

"Kin Training sounds promising. With 120 skeleton warriors at my disposal, maybe I can form a squad of skeleton assassins," Matthew's eyes lit up.

As for the Directionally Challenged trait, Matthew believed that Abing's intelligence was insufficient to support independent action anyway. As long as he stayed with him all the time, he wouldn't lose his way just by following, right?

Matthew was quite satisfied with the first three enhancements.

However, the next three enhancements hit him like a tidal wave!

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"Dual Blades (Blue): Your summoned creature gains additional proficiency in all combat judgments when using dual blades."

"Basic Riding (White): Your summoned creature has acquired basic riding skills and has a chance to become a cavalryman when possessing a mount."

"Compulsion (Gray): In non-combat situations, Abing may display slight compulsive tendencies."

...

Blue skies, white clouds, and gray areas. Could these enhancements get any worse?

Matthew looked at the final enhancement with a sense of hopelessness.

But this time...

A glimmer of gold appeared before him!

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"Domain (Shadow): Your summoned creature has earned the initial qualification to access the Shadow Domain, granting him the following abilities:

• Shadow Slingshot (Abing can swiftly move through the Shadow Domain as an energy slingshot).
• Shadowstrike (Abing can launch surprise attacks from any shadow).
• Power of the Domain (Abing can activate the Shadow Domain, causing enemies to be intimidated, pushed back, and more)."

...

It was a Domain!

Matthew stared at Abing for a good fifteen seconds.

However, this clueless fellow thought Matthew wanted to see him dance. Without a word, he started swaying his hips vigorously.

"Can you share the Domain with me?" Matthew asked.

Abing stood there, dumbfounded.

Matthew patiently communicated with Abing for a while, but Abing still seemed utterly puzzled, leaving Matthew unsure if he was pretending to be clueless or genuinely unable to share the Domain.

In the end, the friendly exchange between the master and servant came to a close with Matthew giving up.

At this point, Abing's power had taken on a preliminary form.

At Level 15, Abing, the Blade Dancer with the Power of the Domain, possessed remarkable assassination abilities and the ability to train kin, indicating that Abing had a template for becoming a lord or a hero.

Now, he could compete with Mini Boil.

The downside was the series of gray keywords.

But overall, Matthew was satisfied and relieved. At least he hadn't rolled out something like "Increased Salary," right?

...

During the night, Eli found Matthew.

Unexpectedly, this time, Matthew had come to say goodbye.

"After this battle, I have come to realize my own shortcomings. Perhaps I shouldn't wait for the change of seasons. Now, I want to go hunt down that Ice Dragon directly!" Eli declared.

Eli apologized for his initial rashness, saying, "I almost missed a true friend of nature because of my prejudice. That night, when I saw you react to the Half-Dragon breaking a tree, I saw endless anger in your eyes. Only someone who truly holds nature in the highest regard would have such a reaction. Matthew, my friend, you are a true Guardian of Oakwood!"

"I couldn't be of help this time. When I become a Level 4 Shape-Shifter, I will return to fulfill my promise!"

Seeing his resolute determination, Matthew did not try to persuade him to stay. Instead, he offered his blessings and intended to give him more provisions.

However, at that very moment, Eli suddenly blushed with embarrassment. With a somewhat shy expression, he softly said, "Before I leave, I have a request."

Matthew nodded, "Go on."

Eli asked expectantly, "Can I meet Peggy? I want to personally praise and thank her for her craftsmanship. Oh, I guess she must be an extremely beautiful woman, right?"

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