……

Van Dahl smiled and said:

"The Wood Elves thought that things were going on very secretly, but they didn't know that the eyes of the mages were always firmly locked on them."

"We learned a long time ago that the Elders of the Jade Court intend to work with the legendary sorcerer Lance, who is also responsible for the scars of the dead."

"Lance's advice to the Council of Elders is to set up a larger Void Sacrifice Ritual to summon the will of the Void Lord to descend completely."

"After that, Lance will personally beg the Lord of the Void to take back this tentacle on behalf of the elves in this ceremony—

It is said that this proverb is one of the philosophical treasures left by the divine phoenix from the east in the jade garden.

However, I guess Shenfeng must not have thought of it.

Elves will use this golden rule in this way. ”

"In the ensuing discussion, the Presbyterians agreed with Lance's crazy idea that they wanted to take a gamble......"

Hear here.

Even Matthew couldn't help but shake his head and scolded, "! ”。

These elves are really cheap and wild.

It is better to believe in the demagogy of the sorcerer than to maintain the pride of humanity.

Maybe it was once by the other party, but it produced a psychology of dependence and infatuation?

Matthew is understandable.

But there is absolutely no empathy.

"There's enough of fuck up."

Vandal smiled and patted Matthew on the shoulder:

"According to the original plan, we intended to let the situation develop on its own."

"After all, it's much easier to play the savior than to step in beforehand."

"But this time, it was a bit surprising that another part of the wood elves actually took action to save themselves after learning the news!"

"They gathered a part of the army and civilians internally, and directly controlled most of the members of the Presbyterian Church."

"This incident happened in the past two weeks, in just half a month, the Jade Court has not changed on the surface, but secretly it has shed a lot of blood, and now the situation is gradually stabilizing, but there are still a considerable number of important personnel in the Council of Elders and the Willow Leaf Organization facing imprisonment......"

Coup?

Matthew was a little surprised.

This term is still relatively rare for elves.

As a highly xenophobic race.

Most elves still maintain a high level of obedience and reverence for their inner hierarchy and power.

Matthew thought for a moment.

There have been very few internal rebellions in the history of the elves.

It is at this point that it appears......

"The timing is a bit of a coincidence."

Matthew said.

Vandal nodded:

"This is actually neutral news for us, and the Silver Council is still studying whether this coup d'état broke out by accident or deliberate for a long time."

"The information that has been ascertained is that the leader of the opposition is the elven sword St. Terast, who had been in seclusion for many years.

After resigning from his position as Generalissimo of the Wind Chaser, Terast devoted himself to the study of the art of the sword.

He lived in seclusion deep in the forest.

But each generation of young sword warriors has the opportunity to learn a sword or two from his hands.

And many of these sword chants later became Wind Chasers or officers in other units.

Teras itself has a great deal of influence over the Wind Chaser.

This time he suddenly came out of the mountain.

Combined with the previously exposed news that the Elders will unite with the sorcerers.

He was almost always in the city.

Due to the strong appeal of Terast, although a lot of blood was shed in this coup, the worst scene for the elves never appeared-

At least they will not break out into a larger civil war because of this coup.

After the coup d'état.

The Willow Leaf Mechanism, which was inextricably linked to the Council of Elders, was instantly paralyzed.

There are a lot of things in the city that can't go on as usual.

The people gradually complained about this.

However, most of the elves still want Terast to be in charge of the overall situation......"

Terast?

It's not unusual to hear the name, Matthew.

The information that Beanna had told Matthew about the sorcerer Lance was most likely from Terraste's daughter, Terani.

They didn't sit still completely.

It made Matthew impressed by some of the wood elves.

"Then now the Jade Court is Terast's final say?"

"He has a better attitude towards the Alliance than the Council of Elders?"

Matthew speculated.

Vandal shook his head with a smirk:

"No, Terast's attitude towards the Alliance is worse than that of the Elders!"

"He was an extreme elven supremacist, and he resigned from the position of Marshal of the Wind Chaser because he couldn't see the hope of the elves conquering the world, so he became disheartened."

"He is extremely hostile to all outsiders, but after so many years of cultivating the way of sword singing, Terast is of course more tactful than when he was younger."

"He knows that the current Jade Court not only can't provoke the Alliance, but even depends on us in many ways, so the policy he is pursuing now is to ignore us."

Matthew thought for a moment:

"That's pretending we don't exist?"

Vandal laughed and said:

"That's it."

"I guess even if you go to the Jade Court and go to the female elf next to him, he will pretend not to see you, and even walk away quickly to avoid greater embarrassment."

Matthew shook his head:

"What a twisted old man."

Vandal agreed:

"Although the old man is awkward, he is still a little sensible."

"He's only a little stronger than the Elders' group of madmen, but for the Wood Elves, this limited amount can also save them a lot of losses."

"But I still admire Terast, who is not a man obsessed with power, and after a successful coup d'état, he repeatedly declared that he had no intention of becoming king.

Although this move can make his reputation go to the next level, it will also make his subsequent actions very passive-

For now.

He really wanted to continue to live in seclusion after finishing the Elders' Meeting, which was quite unexpected. ”

Matthew raised an eyebrow as well.

Vandal went on to sigh:

"This is the current situation in the Jade Garden.

The sorcerer Lance ran away, taking with him a few ignorant and ignorant female elves, which was gray compared to his last curtain call, after all, he played the elven queen last time;

Teras was reluctant to take power, and the few men who followed him in his army were unable to preside over the situation.

For a while, the people in the city were panicked, and no one knew who would be the next leader who could lead the elves forward.

The royal family of the Wood Elves had weakened since the outbreak of the Traces of the Dead, and the Elven Queen had even chosen to go into self-imposed exile, never approaching the center of politics and power for many years;

At present, there are various voices among the people.

Some believe that Terast should become the new Elven King, or at least return to the position of Generalissimo, so as to ensure that the Jade Court can stably survive the absence of the functions of the Council of Elders and the Willow Leaf Mechanism;

Some people think that one of the royal families of the night elves should be selected to inherit the dominance of the Jade Court;

Others thought that the elven royal family could be given another chance;

In the past few days, the people have been arguing about this matter.

New proposals are often drowned out by other people's spit on the day they are proposed.

The closest thing to being accepted by most people at the moment is:

Terast served as the generalissimo.

It is up to his daughter to choose an excellent elven male from the Wood Elf royal family to marry.

and when his daughter gave birth to an offspring.

to make that heir the new Elven King or Elven Queen.

This program has been recognized by many parties.

Even members of the imprisoned Presbyterian Church and the Willow Leaf Order.

But the problem arises with Terast's daughter.

Her reputation in the Jade Court is extreme.

Some people think that she always disguises herself as a man in the city and bullies men and women, which is a bit deviant;

Others felt that Terrani had a true temperament, at least when facing the Green Dragon, she and her troops were always at the forefront.

Of course, the outside world's comments are not so important.

The key lies in Terrani herself.

According to our news.

Tyrani is very repulsive to the men of the Elven royal family—to be exact, she rejects anyone of the opposite sex.

She likes women.

And she seems to be in a close relationship with a human woman lately, which is seen as a danger signal by many elves......"

Speaking of which.

Vandal looked at Matthew, intentionally or unconsciously.

Matthew smiled faintly, not explaining his relationship with the human woman.

"So, the chaos of the Jade Court and the temporary reign of Terast are the reasons why the Silver Council wants me to reactivate the Traces of the Dead project?"

He asked to cut to the chase.

Vandal nodded and said:

"These are the basis for the restart project."

"Rest assured, in order to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, the Silver Council has applied directly to the Jade Court and Terast for a pass."

"This application is only a nominal request for their opinions, but in fact we have directly requisitioned all of the Traces of the Dead and the surrounding area within 20 kilometers into the territory of the Alliance."

"If you want to move around there, the elves will listen to us."

"As we expected, Terast didn't reply, didn't refuse, just let out a little bit of the news through other channels - he told us to keep our hands and feet clean."

Matthew was a little puzzled:

"Cleaner hands and feet?"

Vandal smiled helplessly:

"This brings us to some old accounts from the last time White Rock City was in charge of the Traces of the Dead project."

"But I guess you're busy, I'll talk about this part next time."

Matthew nodded:

"I'm more concerned about the important part—"

"So how much are they going to give, and when?"

Vandal mused:

"After the Traces of the Dead project is restarted, the Silver Council will allocate initial funds according to the S-class project, and as for the one million you mentioned last time, the elves may not be able to take it."

"But the parliamentary side will inform them as soon as possible to pay this fee in the form of other equivalents."

"Terast is a man of general knowledge, and he shouldn't be a bad guy."

Matthew smiled:

"I wish he had paid off."

Vandal was stunned for a moment, and then said with some playfulness:

"That's true."

Matthew asks again:

"However, Terast's administration is also temporary, what if there is a regeneration in the city that affects the Traces of the Dead project?"

Vandal said strongly:

"The Silver Council has made it clear that it will not let that happen."

Matthew nodded.

"So what do you think about the future of the Jade Garden?"

He asked curiously.

Vandal thought for a moment:

"This issue is still being hotly debated by the members of the council, and we don't know what the legendary mages or even the divine mages think......"

Matthew suddenly became interested:

"The Seven Saints have arrangements for the Jade Court?"

Vandal nodded hesitantly, then shook his head again:

"No adult has yet made it clear that he wants to take down the Jade Court."

"But I guess there are at least a few of them who have ideas in mind."

"Just a jade garden doesn't actually have much oil and water, but the resources accumulated by each immortal species over the years are a considerable wealth."

"The embarrassment now is that the Terast coup was successful, and the legendary sorcerers failed to make waves, so it is inconvenient for the legendary mages to reach out."

"If you can make a move at will, I personally think that Lord Ronan or his wife Qin Wuyue will be closer to becoming the new master of the Jade Cangting."

Speaking of which.

Van Dahl's voice was much quieter, and he said to Matthew with great caution:

"What I'm going to say next is some gossip, if it's not true, I'll just say it, and you can listen to it."

Matthew looked surprised.

Vandal continued:

"Due to their geographical advantages, Chen and Ronan are the most promising to become the new masters after the collapse of the Jade Court regime, and Ekmund is also very close."

"But Chen is so focused on the sea that he doesn't seem to have any interest in land."

"As for Ekmond, he probably reached some kind of agreement with Ronan, and I heard that in the last few resolutions of the Seven Saints, no matter what opinions Ronan put forward, Ekmund was the first to raise his hands in support."

"It is precisely because of this and the power of the return of the astral realm that Ronan and his wife have recently shown their strength and eaten a lot of interests in one go."

"Now the alliance is curious, what benefits did Ronan promise to Ekmond to make him support him so much?"

"There are more rumors in this regard, I don't dare to talk too much, if you want to know more details, you have to inquire yourself......"

Matthew looked a little regretful.

But he knew very well in his heart that Ekmond's support for Ronan was probably related to his previous wandering at Ronan's house!

He must have done something bad for Ronan.

However, he was able to gain Ronan's understanding afterwards.

It can be regarded as the art of robbers and compromise to the fullest.

"That's it......"

"You can report to the council, and I'll restart the project, but it will have to wait until April."

Matthew groaned and gave Vandal a clear answer.

Van Dahl beckoned:

"It doesn't matter."

"I was going to let you know in advance, the official invitation is still on the way."

"It's the middle of March, and it's April if you drag it out for a few days."

Matthew nodded:

"Yes."

"This announcement was too sudden, and the window left for me to recruit apprentices and full-fledged mages was too short."

"I'm worried that we won't be able to recruit enough people."

Vandal reassured:

"Don't worry, the alliance will give you the green light all the way in this regard."

"The major magic academies in the south are open to you, and even White Rock City is not impossible to blend."

"That's right."

As if he suddenly thought of something, he paused before saying:

"In addition to the researcher and assistant apprentice, I recommend that you pick at least two deputies."

Assistant?

Matthew thought about it for a few seconds, and gradually came back to his senses.

"First, the benefits of the S-level project are inexhaustible for one person, you can make others shine, and most of the others will return the favor, and you must be very clear about this ideal."

Vandal said with a smile:

"Second, if something happens, there will be people who will fight with you - although this is a small probability event, it is always right for multiple people to share the risk, right?"

"Third, given your background, I'd suggest that you'd better pick two deputies from the academy so that you can balance out the perception of the rest of the league - I know you don't care about that, but you have to leave a way out for yourself when you're down, maybe one day?"

said.

Vandal laughed and said:

"Of course, it's better never to use it."

After hearing this, Matthew solemnly shook his hand with Vandal:

"Thank you."

Vandal's words are more heartfelt.

From the beginning of the alliance assessment, this mature and sleek middle-aged mage was able to give Matthew a lot of useful advice every time they met.

Although he knew very well that the other party was not simply showing kindness.

But Matthew himself is very useful.

It was at this time.

Matthew inadvertently caught a glimpse of another very hidden badge on Van Dahl's chest -

That's the badge of a first-class member of the Silver Council!

There was a hint of surprise in Matthew's eyes.

He had also inquired about Vandal's background before:

His parents are civilians, academic, mages, and excellent spell talents, but he can only be regarded as average among excellent people, and he has no big background.

He has a little connection to Ekmond, but he is not a core member of the Snake Mountain Society.

In this context.

He was unwittingly promoted to the first level of the Silver Council.

Matthew hadn't heard of any great credit for him.

It may be simply because of the relatively good management of personal relationships.

comparatively.

Last year, the female mage who was in charge of Matthew's assessment with Vandal seems to have been missing for a long time.

"What's going on with Ms. Alice now?"

Matthew couldn't help but ask more.

There was a hint of sadness on Vandal's face:

"She's dead."

In the second half of last year, she couldn't accept the complicated paperwork, so she chose to quit her previous position and returned to Hessoshan to continue to serve as a member of the law enforcement team.

"In the previous hot spring prison riot, she was too brave, rushed to the forefront, and used spells to severely damage several snow girls, and was accidentally counterattacked by monsters, and finally failed to save her......"

He's dead?

Matthew was a little incredulous:

"What about resurrection?"

Vandal shook his head:

"It's not like you don't know that place in Hesuo Mountain......

He seemed reluctant to dwell on the subject.

Matthew also sighed silently, pity.

"In this case, you can help me tell the council when you go back this time, and I will invite two mages from the Far North Floating City to be my deputies."

"Let the council send them invitations on my behalf."

On the occasion of parting.

Matthew said to Van Dahl.

"Which two mages?"

Vandal pulled out a pen and paper.

"Mr. Hibbert."

Matthew paused:

"And Ms. Felivan."

……

After sending Vandal away.

Matthew called Henry and added two new tasks to him.

The first is responsible for drafting the official documents of the S-level project.

The document included a great deal of paperwork, as well as detailed rules for recruiting mage apprentices and research assistants.

Matthew finished stating his requirements.

So he gave Henry a few copies of the template to copy.

This time, because it was an official project, Matthew limited more mage members in the necromantic realm to research assistants.

The same is true for apprenticeships.

In addition to necromancy, mages in the fields of Plasticity, Enchantment, and Transformation are also merit-based.

The second task is to distribute invitations and interview letters.

Matthew asks Henry to visit Rolling Rock a few times before...... No, it was the visiting mage group who gave out a wide range of interview invitations.

Besides.

He also invited Leslie, Ranbill, and other mage apprentices who had participated in the Firewall Project.

They have some experience.

It's better than coming over without knowing anything.

Especially Leslie.

Matthew admires her management talent and emotional intelligence.

If they want to come.

Matthew, of course, took it all.

After telling the point.

Matthew went to plant trees without stopping.

He must complete the recovery spring by the end of March!

That's the only way.

He'll be able to make a big splash in the Traces of the Dead project, which started in April!

A few days later.

The sun is scorching at noon.

On the hillside.

The zombies in the shadows, sitting behind the rocks like peasants, stood upright.

Under a silent call.

They marched to the northeast.

At this time, a thunderclap sounded.

The wind and clouds change in the sky.

Just now, it was a clear sky, but now it is a black cloud pressure.

Clouds like black bricks pressed down on the earth, and then drooped down in a dull manner.

Thundered!

The thunder was louder.

When the first drop of spring rain fell on this land.

Matthew, who was planting trees with zombies in the wind and rain, noticed something unusual-

He looked up at the sky.

The bean-sized raindrops hit his cheeks, and while he felt a slight pain, he felt a vigorous vitality falling into the earth!

Under the harmony of this force.

The lands around Scars of the Dead are now more vibrant than ever!

Matthew listened quietly to the sound of all things.

Thunder.

Spring.

Everything recovers.

The zombies were still digging holes, shovels smashing into rocks, and occasionally a glimmer of fire.

"It's a rain prayer and revival spell......"

"It's still legendary!"

Matthew looked into the rain.

Northwest.

A woman with a beautiful face rode a huge silver wolf and was galloping in the rain.

The rain bypassed their bodies.

Matthew could see the magic clearly.

"I didn't expect the two of you to come in person, Ms. Miaoqin, and Mr. Cassel."

Matthew greeted the two legendary druids with a smile.

Han Miaoqin stepped down from the silver wolf's body, and the latter immediately turned into a tall middle-aged man.

The two also greeted Matthew.

Behind them.

One by one, the animals also took on human form.

Matthew glanced at them, and though he couldn't remember the names of the druids, they were all familiar faces he had seen in Cross City.

The Earth Society was more enthusiastic than he had imagined.

This time, not only did the two Grand Druids personally lead the team, but there were also more than thirty druids who followed.

That's a lot more than they said before!

"We have felt the rich charm of the world's tree Bogard far away, and even without this rain, you will surely be able to revive this land by your own means."

Kassel's tone was quite polite.

Matthew hurriedly waved his hand, he knew his own family affairs.

Necromancer: He is a professional.

But the druid can only be regarded as a half-ass, and the previous sanctuary of life was built with Eli's help.

He would never be able to do it himself.

"I didn't expect you to leave Cross City."

Matthew was curious about the intentions of the two great druids, could they really be here to help him plant trees?

Han Miaoqin smiled and said:

"After a winter of rebuilding, the work of the Cross City is nearing completion."

"I'm ashamed to say that the people of the Southern Mage Legion have provided greater help during this period, and the Earth Association doesn't seem to be of much help."

"We had planned to go to the Land of a Thousand Lakes to open a new home before this winter."

"Now it's time to take that time a step further."

"Before we leave, we came here to meet Bogard, and thank you for your help to Cross City."

The news that the Earth Society is about to move to the Land of a Thousand Lakes has been heard by Matthew from Eli before.

For them, Cross City did become a little awkward.

Instead of continuing to rely on the Southern Mage Army, it is better to take the initiative to quit so that you can save face.

But the land of a thousand lakes...... It doesn't have to be a good place.

Matthew could only remind:

"It's better to be careful when dealing with demonic sorcerers."

Han Miaoqin thanked:

"We understand."

"If there was another option, we wouldn't work with them."

"Within the Earth Society, we have also made it clear that if anyone wants to stay in the South, we can understand and support it."

Hear here.

Matthew couldn't help but feel moved:

"What do you mean?"

Cassel, the silver wolf, warmly introduces the young druids behind him:

"None of them are going to leave the South."

"But you know very well the situation in the Watcher Heights, and if you let them stay in that area, you will only let them die in vain."

"The idea is that if you can, we want you to take in these young people."

Matthew looked at the faces in amazement.

Most druids still have some reluctance and nervousness on their faces.

"You're willing to let these kids follow a necromancer?"

Matthew couldn't help but ask.

Han Miaoqin said with a smile:

"How much better will the Demon Warlock be?"

"What's more, we believe in the choice of the World Tree, in the voice of nature's will, and even more in Eli's vision."

"He told us that you are a good man, and although Eli has some problems looking at women, I believe he is impeccable when it comes to looking at men."

Matthew touched his head.

I always feel that Han Miaoqin has something to say.

He was not in a hurry to take a stand.

Instead, he said to the young druids:

"Let's stay in the woods for a while."

"But at present, the forest is not big, and there are already many people, so it is better to plant another forest."

"That's what I invited you to come here for."

Cassel smiled and patted his chest:

"No problem."

"From tomorrow onwards, let these lads plant trees for you, believe me, they are the most professional tree planting experts!"

"You don't have to pity their physical strength, just let them work hard!"

The smile on Matthew's face widened:

"That won't be, that won't."

"I'm not a slave owner, hehehe......"

said.

He led the druids towards the woods.

Outside the woods.

Rain cats and dogs.

The land was teeming with life and gradually became muddy.

It's another time of spring.

……

Night.

Sent off the two Great Druids who had worshiped the World Tree, and arranged for the remaining Druids to live in the Centaur Tribe.

Matthew then made room for the crucible house.

Guided by the mechanical dwarf David.

Matthew successfully found the owl's training base.

By this time, the trainers had left work.

The only sound in the huge magic tower is the flapping wings of owls.

Matthew stood in the lobby on the first floor and looked around.

Except for a pair of yellow or green eyes.

All that's left is an endless number of mailboxes and a flood of mail.

"You're busy, I'm going to talk to the owls alone."

Matthew graciously ordered David to be evicted.

David is also very knowledgeable:

"Understood, understood."

"I'll leave."

"But I have to warn you, some owls can be aggressive, so be careful when you get them......"

With that, he quickly left the magic tower.

On the contrary, Matthew was confused.

What does this guy understand?

But it's important to get down to business.

Matthew confirms that David has left, and tears up the scroll of a group slumber on the spot.

The owls in the tower fell asleep under the influence of the spell.

Time.

The glow of the magic candle shone on Matthew's face.

It made his expression a little vicious and hideous.

He quickly came to P.O. Box 733 and opened it with the key David had given him.

"Found it."

"How to make the Necronomicon!"

Matthew's face was overjoyed.

He patted the dust off the two notebooks.

Hux didn't deceive himself.

At least these two experiences do not have any traces of fraud on the other side.

Matthew grabbed the two books and was about to leave.

But at this time.

His keen sense suddenly noticed that there was a mailbox in the aisle that seemed to have been opened recently!

Matthew went over to confirm.

That's true.

This is unusual.

You must know that this is a training base for novice owls, and all the emails in the mailbox are training samples.

Normally, no one opens it.

"Wait......"

"Are there any like-minded people?"

Matthew's heart moved, and he took out the master key that David gave him and opened the mailbox 781 in front of him.

The next second.

One after another, pitch-black folded packages appeared in front of him.

Didn't wait for Matthew to reach out.

The data bar began to swipe the screen frantically-

……

"Hint: You've found 'Windfall: Vanishing Swag'!

You've found a huge pack of Godhead shards!

You have found the Shadow Stone*697;

You have discovered the Book of Demons (a demigod);

You have discovered the wail of the weak (artifact);

You have discovered the Book of Forbidden Spells and the Demon Slaying Scroll;

You discovered the Angel set of Sandaru (Legend Weapon/Set);

You found a Bearer Gold Card (containing 3670114 Gold Coins......

You've found ......."

……

That moment.

Matthew's breathing became a little sluggish.

……

(End of chapter)