001 Matthew, a good citizen, and a necromancer of the heavenly killing
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Gold Digger Basin.
Rolling Stone.
Spring.
A robin, with a blue back and a yellow chest, flapped its wings and flew off the lawn at the front entrance of the town hall.
Over a few chimneys and a few brick-red roofs.
It deftly rested on an oak tree wrapped in red and yellow walls.
There are insects crawling on the branches directly below.
The robin is ready to pounce.
But suddenly.
A roar came from the translucent glass window behind itβ
Insects quickly shake off the branches.
The birds also flew away in a hurry.
Only the five well-dressed humans behind the glass windows on the second floor were still arguing.
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"I disagree!"
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Liz, a wealthy middle-aged woman, slapped the wooden plaque engraved with "Outstanding Citizen Selection" in front of her, and then opened fire on the bald man in front of her:
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"Howard is a complete scoundrel and scumbag!
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"He doesn't just like to hook up with married women.
I also love to hook up with married men!
He always went to the men while the women were shopping......
I've seen it dozens of times with my own eyes!
Dozens of times!! β
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The more Liz spoke, the more excited she became, and the spit spittle squirted on most of the table.
The four men seated couldn't help but shrink back.
"Calm down, Liz ......"
The bald man spoke to reassure:
"It's just a nomination."
Liz's attitude is unusually resolute:
"Neither does the nomination! Howard is terrible! β
As she spoke, her slender eyes looked around, and suddenly she seemed to have discovered something:
"None of you will be colluded by him, will you?"
The four men trembled and denied in unison:
"Nope!"
The bald man tore up the letter of recommendation in his hand:
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"The committee voted unanimously to reject Howard. Nomination for Rhodes! β
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Anyone who has worked at City Hall for more than a week knows how terrible Liz's mouth is.
She's the walking gossip board.
If she is unfortunate enough to be included in the gossip, then the whole town will know about it early tomorrow morning.
There are decent people here, and they can't afford this kind of slander.
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"Well, the last nominee, Mr. Matthew of the Mage District, well, the last name is not indicated.
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He has just been living in Rolling Rock for just over two and a half years and meets the 'Outstanding Citizen Selection Criteria';
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During the day, he was a history teacher at Seaver College, and the students loved him;
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He also had a part-time job at the Sheriff's Office, and Captain Brad of the Sheriff's Office held him in high regard;
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According to the referee's description, Mr. Matthew is kind-hearted and generous, and he doesn't have many friends in Rolling Stone, and he is always a loner, and the reason for this is that he is too busy to have time to make friends......"
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The bald man didn't finish his sentence.
A gentleman to the left-hand side of the Liz objected:
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"Mr. President, outliers do not meet the 'Outstanding Citizen Selection Criteria'."
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The bald man bowed slightly:
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"Don't worry, Richard.
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According to the referee, our Mr. Matthew planted nearly 1,000 oak trees for Rolling Rock in two and a half years, which greatly greened the town's environment, and the oak tree outside the window and the three trees in front of the town hall are all due to Mr. Matthew.
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Plus the statement of Captain Bled of the Sheriff's Office.
The referrer believes that Mr. Matthew has made an indelible contribution to the security and environment of Rolling Stone, and deserves this year's Outstanding Citizen Award. β
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The crowd listened.
I couldn't help but glance out of the glass window.
"Was this tree planted just two years ago? How do I feel it's always ......"
Richard, dressed as a gentleman, muttered.
"It seems that I have the impression that I have...... Matthew is a tall, thin, handsome, shy young man. β
Liz flashed a look of remembrance.
"It's really a great contribution."
Another man reminded:
"But whether you can mingle with other citizens is the most important criterion for the selection."
The bald man nodded:
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"As usual, it does, but the owner of this letter of recommendation doesn't seem to write anonymous letters very often, and she accidentally appended her name at the end......"
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Richard clapped his hands vigorously:
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"Recommended violation! Direct veto! Well, Rolling Rock still doesn't have any outstanding citizens who can be nominated this year, just like in the past three years! β
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The rest of the people either shrugged their shoulders or spread their hands, acquiescing to this result.
But at this moment, the bald man said:
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"The payer is Sieve. Blood Banner. β
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Blood Banner.
is the surname of the Lord of Rolling Stone.
Sieve. The Blood Banner is the only daughter of the Lord of Rolling Stone.
The room was quiet for two or three seconds.
Even the most critical Liz raised her hands:
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"Skip the nomination process, I support Matthew to be a good citizen."
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The rest of the people seconded it.
However, the bald man's words were not finished.
He slowly pulled out an old piece of papyrus from the bottom of the pile:
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"And one last question, this is the registration form that Matthew handed over to the municipality two years ago, which clearly states his origin and the profession of an adventurer......
I wonder if he made a mistake at the time.
As far as I observed.
What he's been doing in Rolling Rock all these years has nothing to do with or even contradicts his profession as an adventurer.
But if what is registered on this piece of paper is true.
I'm afraid he's going to miss out on our generous civic reward. β
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"What profession? Isn't he just an ordinary mage? β
Everyone leaned over curiously to take a look.
The first thing that catches your eye is a sketch of a bright smile.
in the Careers column below.
The word "necromancer" is written prominently.
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"Wow......"
Someone exaggerated.
"If it's a necromancer, then it's really not good, I remember that the lord hates the necromancer the most......"
Richard said seriously:
"But it might be a misunderstanding, so let's talk to Matthew after work."
The bald man nodded:
"Then please, by the way, I also did the assessment, to be honest, I don't believe it, how can a necromancer plant trees every day?"
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Evening.
Rolling Stones Town North.
Newly formed oak forest.
A tall, lanky figure is busy.
With a shovel in hand, Matthew skillfully filled a thin layer of cooked soil into the freshly dug pit.
There were several small sacks on the ground next to it, one of which contained saplings, and the rest were empty.
The next moment.
He planted the saplings in the pit.
Cover it with several layers of soil of different textures.
After the transplant is complete.
Matthew took out another bottle of green liquor and poured it onto the soil near the seedlings.
Pale green waves of light surged.
You can clearly see that the seedlings have grown a lot.
The posture has also become a little more resilient.
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"Successfully planting an oak tree, your natural affinity has been slightly improved
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Cumulative number of planted and live oak trees: 996
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"There are still 4 trees left, and tomorrow it must be enough!"
Glancing at the sky.
Matthew decided to trim and go home.
As always.
Incidentally, he checked the contents of the taskbar again.
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"Main Quest: Plant trees
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Description: In the vicinity of Rolling Rock Town, select an arbor for large-scale planting, please carry out this task on the premise of ensuring the survival rate. There is no time limit
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Primary target: 1,000 trees
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Primary Reward: Necromancy (Bone Dragon) & Lots of XP"
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Rewards aside.
If this task were to be placed on a druid, it would be normal.
But the question is-
Matthew is pretty sure he's a necromancer with a red root!
It's not.
The characters are clearly written on the panel.
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"Name: Matthew
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Class: Level 5 Necromancer
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Attributes: Strength 10 / Agility 14 / Constitution 11 / Intelligence 15 / Perception 15 / Charisma 16
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Trait: Necromancer/Fear Reaper
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Abilities: Spellcasting/Scroll/General Knowledge (Necromancy & Magic)/Insight/Medicine/Nature's Gift/Summoning Necromantic Creature (Contract: 1/3)/Rotting Sac Mastery
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Spell: Omitted"
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"You shouldn't have double-opened monster farming in the first place!"
Looking at this nondescript and specious game system.
Matthew has mixed emotions.
He remembers it well.
On the eve of the crossing, he also double-brushed the swamp monsters in the Corrupt Forest on his computer, and the two professions were druid and necromancer.
As a result, he crossed in the next second.
and became a necromancer.
Followed by.
Matthew found something even more puzzling -
After the crossing, he had a game system.
But something seems to have gone wrong with the system.
In the game he played, the system names were different for different classes.
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The necromancer's is called 'The Way of Immortality ';
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The druid's is called the 'Heart of Nature';
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And Matthew's system name is a bunch of gibberish overlapping each other.
Aside from the garbled characters, you can only barely see the words "immortal and natural", and these two words are stacked with countless watermarks of each other.
It makes people dizzy when they look at it more.
Matthew was numb at the time.
Fortunately, the system stabilized quickly.
At the same time, he was also released with the first main quest.
That's planting trees in Rolling Stone.
Matthew, who was a newcomer and unaccompanied, asked himself if there was no reason to refuse.
So he worked diligently.
That's almost three years.
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Mage Zone.
Outside an elegant and old two-story house.
Matthew, who returned to his home, stopped.
He didn't immediately open the fence gate.
Instead, he looked at the alley opposite.
Someone was waiting for him.
"Mr. Matthew!"
A young girl full of youth ran out of the alley.
The two guards behind her hesitated, not moving.
The pretty-looking girl trotted in front of Matthew.
At this time, it was already dark.
Matthew could still see the thick flush on her face.
"Beana."
Matthew replied.
"Matthew, I'm leaving for Jade Garden next week, and my father asked me to come and learn dance and art...... I'll take a look at you before I leave. β
The girl's eyebrows were lowered.
Matthew nodded:
"Jade Court is a good place."
Seeing that the girl did not react.
He added:
"Wood elves can sing and dance, and their artistic taste is indeed higher than that of humans."
The girl still bowed her head.
Matthew had no choice but to say:
"When you go to the Jade Garden, remember to write to me, so that I can write back to you."
The girl's eyes finally had a little brightness.
She looked up slightly.
Big eyes full of anticipation:
"I will."
Matthew ...... Can you hug me before you go? β
Matthew is embarrassed:
"I'm afraid it won't work."
But the girl had already taken the initiative to hug her.
Her soft body pressed against Matthew's chest.
He could feel the sound of his heartbeat.
"I like you, Matthew."
Beanna boldly confessed.
Matthew let her hold for a moment.
Then gently push her away.
Then he kindly reminded:
"Beana, you are still young, and you don't know what real liking is; Take 10,000 steps back, you only see my surface, you don't know the real me. β
Beanna excitedly retorted:
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"I understand you!
I'm secretly watching you every day in class!
I understand everything you do!
You're a good guy!
You love plants and life so much!
There's no better man in Rolling Stone! β
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"I have reservations about this point of view...... Ah, I'm sorry to bother you, but it's important to ......."
A man's voice suddenly came from the other side of the room.
Beanna blushed suddenly.
She quickly ducked behind Matthew.
Then.
Matthew saw a gentlemanly man walking quickly:
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"Mr. Matthew, I'm Richard of the City Hall's Committee of Five, and there's an urgent message for you to confirm about the Outstanding Citizen Selectionβ
This is the information you registered at the town hall two years ago, and the occupation is this? Is this fallacious? β
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Matthew took the document that Richard handed over and glanced at it.
Then he said unusually firmly:
"There is no fallacy."
"As you can see, I am indeed a necromancer."
Richard was stunned for a moment:
"It's not the right thing, you don't look like a necromancer......"
Bena also snorted softly:
"I don't believe it! You must have said it on purpose......"
Matthew's face was as usual.
The next moment.
He snapped his fingers suddenly, facing in the direction of his home.
It didn't take long.
The kitchen door was pushed open from the inside.
A tall shadow stepped out of the inside and into the garden outside.
Richard and Beanna's eyes widened instantly-
It was a two-meter-tall minotaur skeleton!
As he walked, the skeleton was still greeting:
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"Hey! Matthew, is it rare to have a guest tonight? β
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Matthew shook his head:
"Probably not."
He looked at Beanna and Richard, who were dumbfounded:
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"I'm sorry to scare you, but I have to say-
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It seems that you know neither me nor the necromancer.
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Good night and goodbye, both. β
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Night.
The rich aroma of mushroom soup fills the restaurant and kitchen.
Matthew and the Minotaur skeleton sit opposite each other for dinner.
"It's a shame, Matthew......"
The skeleton regretted:
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"You really shouldn't let me show up, this time, you have not only lost the selection of outstanding citizens, but also may have lost the love of a pure girl...... No matter how you calculate it, it's a blood loss! β
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Matthew took a sip of mushroom soup and looked satisfied:
"I don't care."
The skeleton asked with interest:
"And what do you care about?"
"In stages, at this stage, I just want to plant trees."
Syllable!
Matthew gently lowered the bowl.
"Peggy, go to the greenhouse and get the saplings I'm going to use tomorrow."
"I'm going to the basement to meditate."
The skeleton shouted:
"Why do you want me to go?! I've been working straight for 72 hours now! I also made the love dinner just now! β
"People are so tired!"
Matthew calmly responded:
"You're a skeleton, Peggy, you won't get tired."
"In addition, I only have you as a contract summoner, and I don't worry about other skeletons."
Peggy couldn't refuse.
I had to scold and walk into the greenhouse on the east side:
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"Damn necromancer!"
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