559. Professor Malcolm, what have you taught it? -Addition【1/30】
(Add more for the "Huo Cheng is very good" brother [1/20])
In the "welcome of the wind" of a group of Bafengte cultists, Murphy and the "Slate Expedition" left the Bafengte Dadi Palace without danger, although it is not appropriate to say, but this scene is indeed like the scene when the big boss with a generous hand leaves the bathing city, and the technicians send him off.
The gesture almost shouted "Welcome back".
And when they ascended to the middle tunnel, the entrance to the labyrinth below was sealed by some strange psionic spell.
Obviously, the Bafont cultists, who pretend to have a great advantage, are not fools either.
Murphy is too busy dealing with the black plague to deal with these marginal evil forces, and they are also worried that similar things will happen again in their own dungeon, and both sides know that today's farewell is just for the "goodbye" of the next day.
And seriously, this dungeon is too big.
If it weren't for the fact that Trith and Hogg had a fight with the Twilight Cultists here, I am afraid that even these cultists themselves would not have known that they were almost called by the blasphemous priest to the subspace shadow to give Pineapple Pineapple.
Although everyone believes in evil gods, considering that the evil gods they believe in are not the same, this is a reason why it is different from the worship of gangsters.
This kind of confrontation between evil and evil is actually scary enough, the relationship between them is more "pure", it does not involve hypocritical righteous reasons, and it is easy to be caught fire and fall if they are not careful, according to their actions to close the Earth Palace at this time, these guys should hide for a period of time in the future, until the outside world calms down.
"Winnie, ask your minotaur if there is a way to the lower middle class."
Murphy, who was supported by Tracey, asked softly in the tunnel, just seeing the real "big scene", which would make her heart beat wildly, Miss Winnie, who was still in fear, was stunned for a moment, and immediately questioned her Minotaur according to Murphy's instructions.
The wild minotaur who had been wounded in the battle but was not serious snorted and stood in place with a brass axe and shook his head for a moment, and then the urn moaned angrily.
"Ah Niu said there is still a way! There are at least three hidden paths that lead underground, although there is a dog cave in one of them. ”
Winnie responded:
"Actually, Lord Murphy, I suspect that those Bafant's cultists probably don't know much more about this dungeon than we do, and there may be hidden passages and chambers that they haven't been able to discover themselves.
The area of this dungeon is too large, and there are too many forks in the road, so people like the Bafengte Cult may not be able to figure out all the forks in the road. ”
"Well, very useful information, write it down."
Murphy thought for a moment, went through this matter in his mind with "development team thinking", and quickly jumped out of four or five good ideas, then nodded and said:
"You have worked hard these days, stay in Madame Bernice's camp, and take your Minotaur into the dungeon a few times a day, and strive to draw a topographical map of the upper level of the dungeon, and sell it cheaply to the warriors or outsiders who will come to explore later.
You don't have to go any further once you get to the entrance in the lower middle level, which is still a bit dangerous for you, but you can issue quests for those who aren't afraid to die to help you improve the map.
Actually, if you're interested, I'll appoint you as the 'Blood Vulture Clan's Labyrinth Explorer' for a long time, and if you can draw a complete map of the Bafeng Terra's Palace on your own, I'll grant you one condition." ”
"Huh? Condition? It sounds like a wicked trick by a bad uncle to seduce a little girl. ”
Winnie, who looked like a big girl from her dress to her action mode, tilted her head and blinked her eyes and asked:
"But I know you're the most trustworthy person in Translasia, so is it really okay to do anything?"
Murphy shrugged his shoulders and said:
"Actually, you don't have to test me, little Winnie, I know very well what you want, and since I say this, it means that I am willing to help you fulfill your wish at some point in the future, but that is after you contribute to Translasia.
After a while, a lot of warriors will come here, and they will have a plan to clean up the goatmen mob in the dungeon.
We want to use this as an optional 'battlefield', and if the Black Flame Pass and Barren Mountain cannot hold their positions when the Black Plague breaks out, I will leave some of the soldiers to fight guerrillas near the Bafengte Gorge or something.
You've also learned how to deal with the Warriors at the Red Devils, and I'll spend a sum of money from the family coffers to support your business, so would you accept the appointment? ”
"I do! Lord Murphy, it's boring to stay in Transencia all day, so it sounds interesting to help you manage this dungeon and find out the news of the Bafant's cult. ”
Winnie happily took on the task.
Winnie Corrando is clearly more active than her older sister, Melia Clando, and seems to have fully adapted to her new life in the Vulture Clan, not mentioning that her father died in the Crimson Keep.
But Murphy learns through Adele's surveillance that compared to the steady Melia, Winnie has actually been trying to contact the Greyclaw gladiators in the fight club.
However, Murphy is not worried about her getting into trouble, as Melia had told Happy Bar that her sister had a bad relationship with her father, almost like an enemy, and the reason for this was that the two sisters were married to other vampire leaders of the Wolf Venom faction for the purpose of forming an alliance.
Winnie especially hates this behavior.
Therefore, after the death of Corrando, Winnie, the guy with the "father and daughter" template, is probably the most relaxed person.
Compared to Melia, who has become a happy stick blood, Winnie has not yet chosen her own elder, and is still in a weak state.
Her own version is to choose the same master as her sister, but according to Adele's guess, this long-term weakness itself is a disguise that Winnie chooses to show that she is "harmless", and unlike her sister, who has already resigned herself to her fate, Winnie has been planning to take over her father's business and rebuild the glory of the Greyclaw faction.
This is what Murphy had just spied on with the power of desire, which is why he gave Winnie that duty and desire.
Murphy likes people who are ambitious, and their need means they can work with him.
"My apprentice, you've stayed here to help your Winnie-senpai these days."
The vampire lord turned back to touch you and said:
"She's a very good summoner, and although she's not an astral faction, a lot of the basic knowledge of summoners is common, and you can learn from her.
I've heard that you've received an invitation to the Red Devil Pavilion in Femis, so let's take this as your initiation test, and sort out the map of the upper level of the Bafengte Dadi Palace as soon as possible, so that we can use it later. ”
"Ding"
The random quest triggers the little rich brother to nod his head repeatedly, and Lady Triss then hands over the Codex of "Summoning Minotaur" as a reward for the operation.
A high-level spell makes you poor and happy, because the manticore has occupied the summoning position and can't contract a new permanent minion, and now this high-level combat creature that can be summoned temporarily and exist for a long time can replenish the combat power of the little rich brother.
It's really a solution to the urgent need.
After settling the two guys, Tris opened the portal to Wolfsburg and hurried to the swamp forbidden with Hogg and Paliano and the Civilization Slate.
As agreed, Murphy sent a message to Lady Shane inviting them to visit the Swamp Exhibit, but the latter would still meet with Blooddread Grand Duke Barbro and his first mate, Claire, in Batasin, and would not be able to come until tomorrow at the earliest.
But that doesn't affect Hogg's "coronation" tonight.
At this moment, the thin gnolll was following his trusted Master Murphy into the place of creation hidden in the depths of the swamp with a state of awe, and looking at the underground palace that obviously did not belong to the spirit of painting, Hogg felt a rare and indescribable strange feeling in his heart.
It had learned from the words of the Biting Bone King that the world's first gnolls were born here, and it didn't know much about genetic technology, nor did it take the time to think about the strange question of how a gnolls could be born without their parents.
But it is undeniable that even though he had never been here before, Hogg still had a wonderful feeling of "coming home" here, and he reached out to touch the heavy steel gate, and the thought that his ancestors were born in this powerful place, Hogg also had a sense of pride in his heart.
Compared to Hogg's strange psychological activities, the Paliano knight was much calmer at this time.
He also deliberately changed into a relaxed "home clothes", leaned on his cane, and looked at the mysterious place of creation in front of him with the mentality of a tourist, although he respected the ancient mysteries, but he also stopped there, and did not carry more sincerity and fear.
This immediately aroused Murphy's curiosity.
As Paliano and Hogg were being scanned and registered for the Iron Beetle Assistant's biometrics, Murphy asked:
"Has Lord Paliano been to a similar place before?"
"Nope."
The Rose Knight shrugged his shoulders and smiled a gentle and perfect smile, and the handsome vampire said softly:
"I was born on Green Island, and then I became a vampire in the Dark Mountains, and this was my first time in the Land of Creation.
Believe me, I'm excited.
There was even a feeling of witnessing a miracle, but that's it.
Vampires have no gods.
It doesn't matter how great everything is here, we're spectators, Murphy, and everything that has to do with the gods is not something we should be in. ”
"Not necessarily."
Murphy replied in a subtle tone, but didn't explain too much.
Glancing at Tracy as they stepped into the visitor hall, the two men didn't tell anyone else about the vampire archdukes' relationship to Eden, but they were certain that the Creations were probably much more associated with vampires than the other races.
"Welcome back to the exhibition hall! During the 149 hours you were out, everything was running normally inside the exhibition hall. ”
Three iron beetles hovered quickly beside Murphy, their official name here was "Assistant Curator One, Two, Three", and one of them sent out an electronic audio report:
"The restoration of the lower staff hall has been successfully completed! The energy tube has been re-set and tested, and all modules in the exhibition hall have been launched! Following your previous instructions, the incubator has been self-tested and is ready to start hatching new millennium eggs.
At present, there are 5 millennium eggs, is the incubation process restarted according to the exhibition hall's incubation plan? ”
"Let's start, but hatch one as a companion to Cavendina Jr., and then do a new breeding plan."
Murphy waved his hand.
Iron Beetle No. 1 immediately flew out of the main building, and replied as it flew:
"The order has been confirmed! Incubation begins! Congratulations to the No. 4 Millennium Egg for obtaining the qualification for this hatching! ”
The remaining two iron beetles continued to stay beside Murphy, and he glanced at Hogg, who was looking left and right, and said:
"I just learned that there is a biological pod in the underground area of the exhibition hall that can complete the binding of civilization slabs? Can that place still be up and running? ”
"Buzz information searching!"
The electronic sound echoed, and three seconds later, a frame of the main body of the exhibition hall was projected on the beetle and an area on the third basement floor was marked with a red line, and Assistant Curator No. 2 replied:
"The underground biological testing area has been closed for 1161 years, and a large amount of energy would need to be brought in to activate the core of the laboratory if it were to be reactivated! Please note that this will reduce the hall's energy reserves to 85% of the safety standard, and in the event of an emergency, some advanced security measures will not be activated.
Would you like to ask the curator to confirm if you want to reopen the underground biological testing area? ”
"Wait!"
Before Murphy confirmed, Tracy took his wrist and said with some concern:
"The security of the Forbidden Land is your last line of defense for the Black Plague, if it is weakened"
"But without activating it, Hogg won't be able to complete the spokesperson binding."
Murphy hesitated slightly, but quickly made up his mind.
He shook his head and explained:
"We've already made a plan, and if we can't make Hogg a 'good wolf' here, the plan won't work, and the Lord won't be able to explain it. This is the hope of ending the Black Plague once and for all, and it is impossible to do such a thing without taking risks. ”
"Tracey, you don't have to worry about security. Before I came, the Lord gave me some messages. ”
Paliano spoke appropriately at this point:
"The Lord told me to ensure Hogg's safety at all costs, and having the Lord say such things is already a sign of his determination, and in this case, even if the Knights of the Blood Alliance fight to the last man, they will ensure that the plan is carried forward!
I can't assure you that the Order will hold Transncia from falling, but I can tell you for sure that the nascent order in Translancia will not be disturbed until the Knights of the Blood Alliance collapse. ”
"I believe in the determination of the Venerable Lord, but there are too many accidents in this black plague."
Tracey rubbed her eyebrows and said with a rare uneasiness:
"It can never be just the echo of the fourth black plague, I have a hunch that this black plague will change the continent, permanently, completely changed! And what we are doing now will undoubtedly become the most important decision of the Chinese camp in this black disaster.
It's like being in the eye of a storm, we can't control the unexpected factors, and we can't even predict when those accidents will happen.
To be honest, I'm a bit of a little less confident.
Scarlet Witch is rarely low on confidence, which means that things are completely out of my control. ”
"It's normal, Tracey, because we're doing big things, how can we have a good ride when we do big things? Take it easy, as I told the Warriors, it's just part of the 'big picture.'" ”
Murphy soothed Tracey, then looked back at Hogg, who was silent, and asked with a smile on his face:
"So, as Your Excellency the 'Virtuous Wolf' who was pushed onto the stage of history by me, at this moment, don't you have anything to say?"
Hogg shook his body in the face of the three vampires' stares, and he looked up, trying to create majesty and confidence on that ugly face, but the attempt failed every time he thought of the duties he was about to shoulder.
Hogg gave a wry smile.
It says:
"I'll tell you, my lords, my legs are shaking and my tail hurts.
Lord Murphy, my greatest ambition before was to become Lord of the Filthy Swamp, and I believe that my ideal has surpassed the ambition of 99% of the gnolls, and this ideal has been promoted by you.
I thought that if I could do this before I died, I would not have lived in vain in my life.
But things changed too suddenly.
With the appearance of the King of Biting Bones, the issuance of the mission of killing gods, and now that I am about to become the representative of the civilization of the Gnolls, to be honest, my poor brain is overwhelmed, especially since your conversation with the King of Biting Bones has made me unable to understand those ancient secrets to this day.
But I'm luckier than the other gnolls in that I'm naturally smarter, and I've learned a lot from Professor Malcolm after obeying you.
I can understand why the Black Plague has failed time and time again, and I can understand why my people have tried to break out of the Dark Mountains time and time again.
It's not that we gnolls are inherently warlike, it's just that we can't live without fighting.
It is clear that there is something wrong with our system of civilization that I cannot yet understand and cannot solve.
But I'm willing to give it a try!
You are the most powerful lord I have ever known in my life, the Lord of the Biting Bones has told me that you are the most noble being in this world, and that Lord Pa Ying is the most powerful leader among the vampires, and he has lived for more than a thousand years.
It looks like God to me.
If characters like you think I can, then I also think I should give it a try, but
Forgive me for being bold, I have a request! ”
"Say."
Murphy raised his hand and placed it on Hogg's shoulder, and he said:
"Such a big matter, if you, as the future leader of the gnolls, really don't mention any conditions, we won't be at ease, say, what do you want?"
"Filthy swamp!"
Hogg suppressed the timidity in his heart, and said:
"And Bafengte Gorge and Barren Mountain! If I can really kill that evil god, and can help the civilization camp eliminate the hidden dangers of the Scourge, then I will fight for these three places for my people.
I know that all three places are barren to humans and vampires, and they are barren, but compared to the dangerous environment of the Dark Mountains, these three places are enough for the gnolls to establish a stable power.
As you did in Translasia, my compatriots, tired of war and willing to be called up by wisdom, may be able to start over in these three places.
The King of Biting Bones has already tried to solve the problem with war.
It turns out that the road of war does not work!
We should try something else, and if I can become a leader, I will lead the gnolls to join Transcia and become part of your country.
I know that we will not be able to build a kingdom of gnolls on our own, but with your help and guidance, we can at least stabilize it.
I don't trust anyone else!
Whether it's King Louis or the Wolf Maiden, I don't believe it!
I haven't seen them and don't plan to befriend them, and I know they look down on gnolls like me, but you're different, and I've seen firsthand how you led Transcia out of the rubble.
You have the ability, this is what I have seen with my own eyes.
So if you're willing to make a promise to me and my people, Master Murphy, then I'll do everything in my power to be the 'wolf' you want to see." ”
Murphy and Tracey did not answer, but the Paliano knight frowned and said:
"You want these three places means that you and your people will face the dangers of the Dark Mountains, and the threat in that place is not just the gnolls, this is not a good place."
"But it's much better than the Dark Mountains, as long as my people live a good life here, as long as they can eat enough, who wants to go back to the Dark Mountains to fight for life and death?"
Hogg snorted, and said to the Rose Knight:
"That's how I rule the Bloodclaw Clan!
I'm also a chieftain, I know how to run a tribe of gnolls, and I've seen firsthand how ferocious the Plantagenet Kingdom fights for territory.
So even if you give me better land, I won't ask for it!
Until we're good enough, getting good land will only make more people come and beat us.
What's more, I actually thought about it, and I confirmed that even if the Lord of the Hunt died, not too many gnolls would come back with me in the first place, and if you look at Rip Meat and Kenpot, you can see that the gnolls of the Dark Mountains are all wild, and no one will obey me as a little man.
But it doesn't matter, as long as my clan grows stronger little by little, there will be more hungry gnolls who will come to me.
When the sixth black plague strikes, my tribe will stand in front of you."
At this, Hogg showed a sly expression, and with a sinister laugh, he spread his paws in imitation of Murphy's appearance, and said:
"Professor Malcolm has said that the Transansians have used the threat of the Black Plague to extort from other human kingdoms for the past few hundred years. The other human kingdoms protected by Transencia do not want to fight, so they will obediently give money and food.
That's how Lord Murphy brought food and support to Translasia.
I just need to imitate the actions of great men.
If my tribe stands between Transencia and the Dark Mountains, then it will be my turn to ask the kings for money, and they will have to meet my demands if they don't want to fight.
The gnolls are not afraid of death, as long as they can eat enough, who will they fight with?
You see, I don't know if the other students of Professor Malcolm have learned the truth contained in the general history of Translancia, but I did, at least I think I did. ”
This answer made the Rose Knight stunned.
Murphy and Tracey looked at each other, and he laughed, and the Governor turned back to the second assistant curator and ordered:
"So, immediately restart the underground biological laboratory and prepare the biological pod! Chief Hogg, now say goodbye to your past, our Excellency the Virtuous Wolf, coming soon. ”
(End of chapter)