It is advisable to prepare for the rain and dig wells without thirst.

This sentence is naturally correct for areas with good wind and rain, but it has no reference value for villagers living in areas where the big river is broken.

Obviously, it is a land located in the southern part of the continent, not far from the ocean, but in places like Xianglange Village, it is obvious that it has fallen into drought.

Without the water source of the Tianshui River, not only did the northern part of the territory lose its ability to irrigate on a large scale, but even the vegetation on both sides of the territory became less vigorous, the potential for water storage in the basin was greatly reduced, and the groundwater level dropped significantly.

As a result, wells were drilled deeper than the south of the territory.

The lord's digging of wells and teaching them how to do so would undoubtedly make the people thankful, but Vincent's joy did not increase much.

"Hello, System."

"Ding!"

Looking at his panel, Vincent noticed that the rate at which his protection value had risen had indeed increased.

[Boost: 21200/21581]

[Recovery time: 0.5 days]

[Next level: 40000]

[Next level reward: 30% reduction in the cost of protection value for unlocking and upgrading skills]

However, even if the hand-rubbing huge well-drilling equipment is made of local materials, the process is also simple, but because a lot of metal is used in the production of the main components, the processing difficulty increases, and the consumption of protection value is more.

A derrick more than four meters high cost nearly 400 maintenance, even if the principle and structure are very simple, it is already the equipment that consumes the most protection for a single piece of Vincent.

If the peasants were to make their own production, Vincent thought that it would not be a problem to erect a scaffolding without a shortage of manpower, but neither the wire-woven bowstring nor the steel percussion drill bit could be processed by the sub-engineer.

Wooden shelves and runners can be rebuilt, but the main parts are consumables, and a single bite basically consumes half of the lifespan.

If you encounter a thick layer of rock or gravel, even if the steel drill bit is a waste one, it is best to use the blasting method.

However, the intensity of this blast is very difficult to grasp, and Vincent asked La Niña to go down to dig a well, which really made her play with her life.

Of course, as the most noble demon clan, it doesn't seem strange to do such a careless thing to disregard people's lives.

As the minutes passed, the whole village gathered nearby, and they held their breath and stared nervously at the demon lord and his subordinates, as well as the well that was about the fate of the village.

Truth be told, Vincent himself had a bit of a whim, and he had neither the time nor the experience to investigate the local water source, so he simply and crudely found a place where a well was said to have been drilled according to the legend of the villagers.

The lord's heart was too big, which made Ninia's heart sweat.

If you can't find it, in fact, the lord won't be able to save face—if the demons want to save face too.

Now, all hope is pinned on La Nina, and it is also the most severe test for the top students in the Academy of Magic.

The rock formation was undoubtedly thinning, as the rope that was pulling the sorceress had been lowered a bit, which meant that she was indeed digging down with magic.

From time to time, there was a pulling of the rope from below, and according to the pre-agreed signal, it was the magician asking for the replenishment of magic stones and potions. ….

"I have to admit that this group of magicians trained by the General Academy of Magic is indeed excellent." Vincent said to his lich, "At least the mana cost is lower than ours."

"Your Highness, if my mentor hadn't taken possession of my magical research results, maybe I would have graduated there too." The lich said quietly, "If he hadn't been afraid that things would be revealed and hunted me down, I wouldn't have been a member of the demon god."

"Academic misconduct, improper study style, even if you can produce results, you can only become a bargaining chip for the magic lord." Vincent asked with emotion, "Your family wasn't originally a nobleman, was it?"

"Your Highness, I used to be a commoner in Skava, and my magic apprentice was sent by the whole village to raise money, and after becoming a magician, I worked as a private tutor, bodyguard, and adventurer, and I saved up money to become an intermediate magician." witch

The demon said, "In Skava, if you want to study in Genting City, you need the recommendation of a great nobleman, and I have served an earl's family for ten years."

"And then, did you get a recommendation?"

"The Earl had made up his mind to go back on it from the beginning." The lich gave an ugly but proud wry smile, "I seduced her daughter in advance, using the child in her womb as a bargaining chip in exchange for a referral opportunity."

This conversation simply shattered Ninia's three views.

The lich who usually seems to be hardworking and resentful has such a past, which is really unbelievable.

"He is worthy of a man who can come to my people, and will do whatever it takes to achieve his end." Vincent even praised, "He is unkind, I am unjust."

There isn't that much fairness in this world, and hunters and prey are constantly changing roles because they never trust each other.

What the hell is that guy thinking about?

Suddenly, there were more than ten explosions from below, like a string of loud firecrackers thrown into the bottom of the well, and the dense sound made the people above nervous together,

Next, there was a "knock knock" sound, and the rope that hung the magician shook violently.

"It's stepping on rocks with your feet." Vincent's face was overjoyed, "I guess I can penetrate it."

"Replace me." Sadhaka did a standard double-biceps pose, suggesting to Vincent, "Knock it on."

"Brother Leopard, don't get excited, you can't get down at this size." Vincent looked at Sadaka's shirtless upper body and shook his head helplessly, "Just pull her up and smash her down with a heavy object......

Before the lord's words were finished, he heard another explosion sound from below, and the rope shook violently, instantly changing from a taut state to a relaxed state.

The sound of falling water came from the bottom of the deep well, and the sound of boiling water flowing.

"Yes, master, she's falling." Ninia exclaimed, "What's down there?"

"Groundwater." Vincent's face was grim, and his fists clenched, "This woman really wants to run!"

Although she didn't know if she would survive if she fell into the underground water flow, she was surprised to hear that La Nina had escaped, and then she was angry.

Sure enough, these nobles are not to be trusted, just as they do not trust them.

A magician who has replenished his magic power, since he dares to jump into the groundwater, may have a way to escape.

"It's possible that she's a water mage, but she's deliberately hiding it." Vincent thought for a moment, sneered and said the inference, "This girl is also a ruthless person, but it's a pity that she miscalculated."

Hey, Ninia seemed to hear a sense of change from the lord's tone.

"Master, how can we get her back?"

"Don't worry, my toy is one foot high, and the magic is one foot high."

Just as the people above were rejoicing, waiting for the sweet groundwater to be drawn from the well, and feeling sorry for the magician who had unfortunately fallen into the water, a woman's miserable cry for help suddenly came from the well.

"Help, lord...... Help, my lord!"

Xiao Diankang