……

177 led Matthew to the room on the east side of the top floor.

As he walked, he introduced:

"Don't worry, the kid is very well-behaved now.

Under my tutelage, he has become a vegetarian through and through, and you have to be careful not to let him touch the smell of blood and fresh meat, and he will vomit.

Usually you only need to provide him with a certain amount of rice and wheat, and he will eat stones when he is hungry.

Of course, in order to ensure protein and fat intake, it is best to provide him with a bucket of milk every week to ensure his good health.

It doesn't matter if you don't, the trolls have strong physical fitness, and they are still strong and durable even if they are hungry for several years. ”

Between words.

The two came to the vicinity of the room where the trolls were being held.

Matthew noticed that the rooms here were essentially assembled from fence structures.

In this area, 177 can construct the buildings he wants at any time by controlling the various forms of infrastructure structures in this area.

He claims to be the emperor of the Crucible House, and that's right.

Upon entering the room, Matthew saw at a glance that the hill-like Sinwak was lying on the ground and sleeping.

He looked like he had lost a little weight, but the only difference from before was the appearance of a slender collar around his neck.

177 pointed to the collar and said:

"See, the remote control in your hand is used to control that shock collar.

I set three levels for the remote control, which represent different levels of electrical stimulation.

If he doesn't obey, you can push the remote to a first gear, at which point the electricity running through his neck and spine will give him a mild punishment.

If he makes a mistake, then you push to second gear and he will quickly realize that you are warning him.

But in the vast majority of cases, try not to use third gear. ”

Matthew reasonably speculated:

"Is it because the current in the third gear is high, is it possible to hurt him?"

177 nodded first, then shook his head:

"The first half of the sentence is right, the second half is wrong, in fact, the current in the third gear is so strong that it will make him think you are rewarding him."

Matthew was full of question marks at the time.

"Xinwa!"

177 shouted softly, not forgetting to explain to Matthew:

"It's my nickname for him, what do you think of the word Sinwak that is too hard to pronounce and not intimate enough?"

Lying on the ground, Sinwak suddenly woke up, and he hurriedly walked over rubbing his sleepy eyes.

Matthew complimented:

"You're so good at naming names better than I do."

177 Dale:

"I knew I had a talent for names! Otherwise, Matthew, you have a baby in the future, let me help you choose a name! It's better to have more children so that I can maximize my talents. ”

Matthew's smiling face was suddenly embarrassed.

Fortunately, he has been very good at dealing with embarrassing situations lately.

He pretended nothing had happened, and walked quickly to Sinwak, curiously scanning the troll's body.

A few seconds later, Matthew gently stretched out his index finger and flicked it on the skin of Sinwak's heel!

"Ah, master don't!"

"It hurts!"

Who knows the next second.

The trolls actually fell to the ground with a wail!

Sinwak looked in pain, his hands clutching where Matthew had bounced, and twitching on the spot.

Matthew looked at this scene in amazement:

"What's going on?"

177 came over and explained:

"At first, when I was training Xinwa, I found him to be so insensitive, even if I punched him, he just snorted twice and fell asleep. This annoyed me, so I used a spell to adjust his sensitivity, okay, isn't it? ”

Matthew was curious:

"But his reaction is too exaggerated, wait, how much sensitivity do you have?"

"1000 times!"

177 said proudly.

Matthew gasped in his heart:

"Why is it 1,000 times?"

177 rightly answered:

"Because I think 10,000 times is too cruel."

Matthew was stunned when he heard this, and felt that what the other party said seemed to be reasonable.

177 added:

"Of course, the training is preliminarily over, and if you're going to take him away, I'll undo the sensitivity spell effect. I just don't know if he will feel regretful, after all, Xinwa is probably the first trolls in history to have such a sensitive physique, and this alone is enough to go down in history. ”

See the trolls with a look of fear on their faces.

Matthew couldn't bear to ask what had happened in the past month.

He said on the spot that he was ready to take him away.

Hearing this, 177 immediately pointed to the largest button on the remote control and said:

"Then you can try this by pressing this."

Matthew did as he was told.

After pressing the button, a burst of white light enveloped the ogre's body, and with a whoosh, only a collar remained in place.

177 walked over and picked up the collar and gave it to Matthew:

"Didn't expect that, did you? I also added a dimensional space to the collar, this space is enough to accommodate two trolls to enter, this is to prevent Xinwa from eating fat in the future and not being able to get in, oh roar, I'm such a genius! ”

Matthew smiled and took the collar, and found that there was still an inscription in the inner ring-

"177's Love Collar (made for Matthew, another founder of Ronan Must Die, to commemorate our friendship)"

Seeing this, Matthew was both moved and worried.

If Archmage Ronan finds out that he has this thing, he really won't smoke himself?

But the practicality of this circle is indeed very high.

In the end, he had to laugh at 177's kindness.

Subsequently, Matthew took out a set of pottery from his bag and gave it to 177 as a gift for his return from the south.

The stuff was everywhere in the abandoned kilns on Junliu Island, and Matthew had brought back a dozen of them, one of which he had given to Rhaegar and one for Siv, the latter of whom seemed especially happy after receiving the gift.

177 as Ronan's henchman.

Matthew, of course, can't be left behind.

He thought that the well-informed 177 would not be able to look down on this gift, but who knew that the latter actually cried after receiving the pottery:

"Oh, Matthew, I can't even remember the last time I received a present!

That guy Ronan is out there every year and can't even remember my birthday.

The last time I received a gift was five years ago, when he went to Purgatory and ransacked the lair of an primeval red dragon, killing several young red dragons and making a fortune.

Before leaving, he promised me that he would give me some of the carcasses of the red dragon when the deed was done.

However, in the end, what came to my hands was a large section of the intestines of the red dragon!

What's even more excessive is that the red dragon at that time seems to have just eaten not long ago.

O damn Ronan!

Is he suggesting that I should eat?

Woooooooo

The pottery is interesting, and their shapes remind me of some ancient constructs.

It's a pity that there is a lack of spirituality inside, so I went back to study and research, maybe there will be surprises. ”

After saying goodbye to 177.

Matthew took the elevator to the market area.

He's going to check out the magic item market here, buy a few bottles of growth green liquor, and see if he can buy himself some equipment.

Returning from the south this time, aside from the funds used to establish the Oak Chamber of Commerce, Matthew also had more than two thousand gold coins at hand.

Before, he didn't even dare to come and see the magic items here.

But this is not the same as it used to be.

This time, when Matthew walked into the official magic mall, his waist was straighter.

……

The official shop in the market area is made up of a series of magical windows.

This is the store under the name of Archmage Ronan, and the things produced in it are either from Ronan's Mage Tower in Gem Bay, or from the properties of other Archmages of the Seven Holy Alliance.

Matthew just walked in the door.

Surrounded by a pair of dinner forks, a dinner plate, and a magic broom.

"Need service, sir? We can help you quickly find what you want to buy, saving you a lot of time, knowing that time is the lifeblood of a mage. ”

The three magical creatures scrambled to speak.

Matthew declined their self-recommendation as a shopping guide.

Because these magic shopping guides also need to consume additional service fees.

Although he is no longer poor, he is not wronged.

See Matthew is strong-willed.

All three magical creatures dispersed in disappointment.

Before leaving, I heard them muttering:

"It's okay, those who don't want to hire a shopping guide are usually poor ghosts, and this kind of little mage doesn't have much oil and water on him."

"You're right, but I haven't opened for a month."

"No way, who forced a few nodes in the north to close? Ever since the mages of those wealthy cities couldn't come to the Crucible House, business here has become more and more difficult......

Matthew watched thoughtfully at the distant back of the magical creature.

"The Crucible House's node to the northern city is closed? Does this mean that Master Ronan's situation in the Astral Plane has deteriorated again? ”

It doesn't help to think too much.

Matthew retracted his attention and wandered alone among the shop windows.

Can walk and walk.

His face was not right!

Matthew never expected that what those magical creatures said was not wrong, compared to the prices here, he was indeed a poor ghost!

It's been a long way.

He actually had his eye on several magic items.

However, their price is prohibitive.

……

"Premium Body Bag: Can store 25 corpses at a time (corpses only) and only have 1/3 the size of a normal body bag.

Price: 200 gold.

Dragonfire Charm (Intelligence +1): Activates the Dragonfire on this Talisman, and you can instantly clear all Legendary and Inferior positive spell effects from the target unit.

In particular, when the target has a "Spell Counter" on them, Dragonfire can not only destroy the Spell Counter, but also apply the "Mana Ignite" effect to the target depending on the level of the "Spell Counter".

Mana Ignite: Causes the target's mana to burn to the bottom for a short period of time.

Price: 5000 gold.

Phantom Staff (Intelligence +1): When casting with this staff, you will summon three Shadow Mirrors around you, which will not only have the effect of mixing up the eyes and ears, but also speed up your spell chanting, increasing your casting speed by 4 times!

In addition, this spell also provides a large number of super-magical skill bonuses for Shadow spells.

Price: 8,000 gold."

……

If the high-class body bag Matthew gritted his teeth and could afford it.

Then the more eye-catching "Dragon Fire Talisman" and "Phantom Staff" will have to embezzle public funds.

Walk through shop windows.

Matthew's expression became more and more numb.

Later.

He simply ran to the window of a legendary item.

Anyway, look at it and don't need money!

There are only three props on display in this window.

……

"Oklo's Guardian Light Ball: When a certain spell is activated, the effect of "Absolute Defense (Sixth-Order Spell)" will be formed in the center of the Light Ball within a 3-kilometer radius of the sphere.

Price: 200,000 gold.

Oklo's Twin Angels (Statue): After activating the statue with blood, you can summon two lower angels (LV21~LV24) to fight for yourself.

Price: 200,000 gold.

Ronan's Cane: The cane used by Archmage Ronan to travel around the world when he was young, it doesn't have much magic in itself, but it has a unique commemorative value.

Price: 100,000 gold."

……

Maybe I'm blinded by too many zeros, or maybe I'm completely numb.

Matthew didn't think the first two props were expensive.

It's just the last one that baffles him.

"How can a mediocre cane be sold for 100,000 gold? No matter how black-hearted Ronan is, he can't do such a thing, right? Could it be that this staff has another mystery? ”

It's a pity that whether there is another mystery or not has nothing to do with Matthew.

With his current net worth, unless he can find a way to kidnap Rhaegar for ransom, it will never be possible to make up 100,000 gold coins.

Leaving this row of magic windows.

A raging fire ignited under Matthew's eyes.

He can't wait to make money!

"At the very least, you have to get that "Dragon Fire Talisman", with it, you don't have to be afraid of the enemy's law and buff effects, and the enemy has to be afraid of my law resistance, this one in and one out, not to mention the fourth-order mage, I dare to fight the fifth-order!"

Matthew walked to the cashier counter with high morale and said to the staff:

"Three bottles of Growing Green Liquor."

However, when he got closer, he realized that this staff member was actually the female mage he had met when he was waiting for the elevator before.

She still wore thick black-rimmed glasses, and her dirty mage robe had been replaced by the work clothes of the Crucible House, and she looked a little more youthful and bright.

"There is no growth green liquor for sale in the mall, only a higher-level 'Rapid Life Potion', are you...... Hey, it's you? ”

The female mage apparently recognized Matthew as well.

She looked a little shy, but she still mustered up the courage to say to Matthew:

"Hello, my name is Rosita, I didn't even have a chance to thank your lord for your reminder that day - I went to apply for a position here at that time, and I learned afterwards that the supreme 177 adults like to joke when we take the elevator, it is said that anyone who is induced to accelerate will be scared half to death, in short, thank you very much!"

Matthew smiled and waved his hand:

"It's just a small thing."

"Don't call me an adult, just call me Matthew, uh, can you bring me the 'Rapid Life Potion'?"

"I need about 3 bottles."

Rosita ran away briskly:

"No problem!"

A moment later.

She came over with a large drawer.

Rosita opened the box in one of the drawers, took out a dark green potion from it, and handed it to Matthew.

Matthew took the potion and quietly glanced at the label in the drawer.

"Rapid Growth Potion: Strongly increases the growth rate of plants (about 15 times the effect of "Spell: Rapid Growth").

Price: 200 gold coins per bottle"

See the price.

The muscles in Matthew's face couldn't help but twitch.

"Matthew, is this what you want?"

Rosita asked.

Matthew nodded slightly.

"Is that three bottles?"

Rosita asked again.

Matthew blinked, in a contemplative manner:

"No, two bottles are enough, and I suddenly remembered that there is still one bottle at home."

Rosita didn't doubt him, and moved quickly to pretend for Matthew.

"Here, a total of 380 gold coins."

She said.

"Discounted?"

Matthew asked unexpectedly.

Rosita blushed and nodded, and she whispered:

"I can give you a 95% discount with my employee card, which is the price of our in-house purchases, and if I can be promoted to supervisor, I will have the opportunity to get a 15% discount."

"Thank you, Rosita."

Matthew was in a much happier mood:

"Where are you a mage?"

Rosita said embarrassedly:

"Jewel Bay, I was originally a third-level apprentice in Lord Elwin's mage tower, but Lord Elwin's assistant thought I was too stupid, so they kicked me out, fortunately, I was successful that day, and Lord 177 gave me a job, otherwise I would have become a wild mage with no fixed residence."

Speaking of the last sentence.

There was a deep fear on her face.

Jewel Bay.

It was Ronan's home base.

Matthew paid the money, received the potion in his bag, and then said to Rosita:

"I'm from Rolling Stone, we can talk next time I have time, I'm very curious about Gem Bay."

Rosita's face turned red again.

She just wanted to tell Matthew that she only worked half-day work every Thursday, Friday, and June.

It's a pity that Matthew has walked away.

……

After leaving the Crucible House, Matthew hurried back home.

On this day, his schedule was very full.

At eight o'clock in the morning.

Matthew led Leila to a house in the civilian area.

Then knock on the door and visit.

The owner of the house is named Jinli, who is a teacher of languages, humanities and arts at Silverfield College.

Jin Li is enthusiastic, responsible, and good at communicating with people.

Except for her weight of 200 pounds, she has almost no shortcomings.

After learning that the purpose of Matthew's visit was to ask him to take time out of class to tutor his friend.

Jin Li readily agreed, and gave Matthew a twenty percent discount on the make-up fee proposed.

Laila, who was originally confused, found out that Matthew actually had to pay someone to teach her to read and write, and she was a little uneasy.

Take advantage of Jinli to go to the toilet.

Leila protested in a whisper:

"I can read! The lingua franca, the lingua franca of the underground, even if it's the language of the gray dwarves, I can ...... A little bit. ”

Matthew smiled and said to her:

"The president of the Oak Chamber of Commerce needs more than a little bit of a meeting."

"Jin Li is a very good person, I hope you can learn more about human society from her, it's important to me, understand?"

Leila wanted to resist a few words.

But hear Matthew say that.

She was silent for a long time before she said firmly:

"I see."

After entrusting Leila to Jinli.

Matthew rushed to the Lord's Mansion to clock in and go to work.

The first half of the day came down.

He and Rhaegar were idle in two offices.

Zeller still didn't show up.

However, since Rhaegar didn't say it explicitly, it shouldn't be a big deal.

Matthew didn't ask.

After a lunch at the Lord's Mansion.

Matthew found an excuse to slip away, ran all the way to the oak forest, and began his great tree planting business today.

Before planting.

He tried different proportions of the "fast-growing potion" he bought with a lot of money, and roughly found a range with the best cost performance.

He just got to work.

With the help of zombies, planting trees itself doesn't take much time, mainly because the after-the-fact wait-and-see takes up more energy.

It was dark on this day.

Matthew succeeded in planting 24 oak trees further north.

That's basically the maximum he can achieve without overdrawing on the field.

If there are too many trees, not only will the saplings not be able to keep up, but the condition of the living elements in the land will deteriorate further.

Matthew wanted to earn as many enhancement points as he could.

But the realm of temperance admonished him.

Everything should be done in moderation.

At least he intended to do so until he had a lot of good Oak seeds.

……

Late at night.

Matthew, who had hastily eaten dinner and took a hot shower, poured himself a cup of strong coffee.

Then began tonight's spell mending time.

Due to the speed of leveling up, his spell foundation is not solid, and he needs to put in more effort than others to catch up.

And after entering the third order.

He could learn several times more spells than before.

It took a lot of work for Matthew to come up with a new spell learning list and schedule.

It's just that the spell that ranks first on this list is surprisingly not in the realm of necromancy, but a divine skill that is located in the general realm and closer to the realm of change-

Malicious Transfiguration.

Matthew's reason for listing it in the first place is also simple.

Because this is a spell that Archmage Ronan strongly recommends, it is a spell that must be learned after entering the third order.

It is said to be very difficult.

Matthew himself has been curious about it for a long time, and now that he has the opportunity to get started, he naturally chooses to face the difficulties.

However, before you start learning "Malicious Transfiguration".

Matthew must first identify his own "malevolent target".

Generally speaking, there are three options here, which also represent different levels of difficulty for Malicious Transfiguration -

1. Frog (or toad)

2. Wild boar

3. Goats.

Matthew listed the names of the three animals on paper and fell into deep thought.

……

(End of chapter)