All the Necromancer Wants is to Plant Trees

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"Jack of all trades, fifth-tier ability."

Matthew's eyelids twitched.

This meant that the elegant gentleman in front of him had at least 17 job levels.

And he was a wanderer, which was easy to start but extremely difficult to specialize in.

No wonder he could suddenly appear behind him without any signs when they last met.

At that time, Matthew thought it was because Bianca's confession distracted him.

"What's wrong?"

When they walked out of the association building, Richard seemed to notice Matthew's absent-minded expression.

Matthew shook his head.

He looked at the celebrating crowd coming from the neighboring area.

In the crowd.

There was a young man dressed in an exaggerated manner, walking on stilts.

He kept swaying from side to side, greeting the pedestrians on both sides.

His movements were large, as if he could fall at any moment.

"It's nothing, I'm just feeling emotional. Rolling Stone Town is really full of talented individuals."

Matthew said as he looked at the young man on stilts.

"Who says it isn't?"

Richard smiled and made way for two playful children.

Then he casually turned his head and glanced at Matthew:

"A Bone Dragon is not something that ordinary people can control."

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Green Vine Tavern.

In a corner near the back door.

The young bartender happily served the drinks.

"Hello, two glasses of 'Pig Drinking Wine'. Today is the Spring Knowledge Festival, and Old Barry is giving everyone a free glass of sparkling sweet water. Enjoy!"

Richard elegantly picked up the glass of light green wine and took a sip.

Then he said to Matthew:

"I still remember the first time I came here, I had no idea how wonderful 'Pig Drinking Wine' was. When Old Barry recommended it to me, I thought he was just teasing me, an outsider."

Matthew also raised his wooden cup and took a sip.

This was a specialty of Rolling Stone Town, and the origin of its name was unknown. It had a spicy taste that was unforgettable.

Because making Pig Drinking Wine required a seasonal wild grass.

So it could only be tasted around the time of the Spring Knowledge Festival.

Matthew didn't answer.

He was still thinking about Richard's intentions.

"The incident with the locksmith was purely coincidental. Before entering that office, Richard couldn't have predicted my actions."

"So, was it just a coincidence that he happened to encounter me?"

"Or was he planning to contact me from the beginning and took advantage of the situation?"

Regardless of which situation it was.

Being targeted by a fifth-tier thief was not a good thing.

Fortunately, Richard didn't show any hostility.

And Matthew was confident in his own composure.

There shouldn't be anything to be afraid of.

...

The two chatted for a while.

Perhaps some of the crowd from the market and the festival had come over.

The tavern gradually became lively.

Richard suddenly asked Matthew with interest:

"That girl, did she write you a letter after going to Emerald Jade Court?"

Bianca?

Matthew instantly recalled the girl who confessed to him at his doorstep that day.

"No."

Matthew shook his head.

He thought for a moment and added:

"It's only been half a month, maybe she just arrived at Emerald Jade Court and hasn't settled down yet."

Richard smiled:

"You don't have to defend her. I'm just curious about your attitude towards her—or them. From what I know, you are very popular among the female students, but I feel like you don't really like them?"

Matthew denied:

"No, the girls are all energetic and lovely."

Richard was curious:

"Then why do you always reject their confessions? I heard that Bianca wasn't the first."

Matthew explained seriously:

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"Just like I told Bianca, they don't really know the real me.

They are still a group of children, and they might like me because being a teacher gives me an easy opportunity to gain their admiration;

Or maybe it's because having such a handsome boyfriend like me makes them feel proud among their peers;

Or perhaps it's because the forbidden relationship between a teacher and a student stimulates their rebelliousness.

In short, their confessions are based on many possibilities.

But love is definitely not one of them."

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"And my view of them is always the same: they are my students, a group of innocent and lively children—nothing more."

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Richard suddenly asked coldly:

"Does that include Sif?"

Matthew answered without hesitation:

"It includes Sif!"

"Fine, talking to you is really boring!"

Richard showed a helpless expression:

"Hey Matthew, if anyone else had the popularity among the girls that you have—even a young me—they would boast about it. But you, you are seriously explaining to me why you don't accept those girls' confessions?"

Matthew corrected himself:

"I thought it was important."

"Of course it's important. At least our Lord should be able to sleep well tonight—I will pass on what you just said to Raga."

Richard yawned.

Matthew suddenly realized:

"So you are our Lord..."

Richard shook his head:

"No, it's just a coincidence. Your spellbook reminded me of some experiences from my youth, and I couldn't help myself."

"Of course, Raga and I have reconciled, but I have been retired for many years. I have no interest in you or your Bone Dragon!"

"Today is the Spring Knowledge Festival, let's have another drink. My treat!"

Richard seemed to have lost interest in the conversation.

But this time, Matthew took the initiative to speak:

"So, that night when Sif was kidnapped, even if I didn't intervene, you would have solved the problem?"

Richard spread his hands:

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"Don't imagine me to be so powerful, Matthew. I'm just a retired old man.

The person who took action was a warlock, and one-on-one, he was definitely not my opponent. But I don't know magic.

I have no way to find their location like Zeller through magic, nor can I quickly rush to the scene like you to save the damsel in distress.

Understand?

So I want to thank you on behalf of Sif."

"This world is ultimately a world of spellcasters!"

...

As he said the last sentence, his tone became somewhat desolate, and a hint of reminiscence appeared in his eyes.

Matthew nodded thoughtfully.

After a while.

The busy bartender hurriedly brought two cups of pig wine.

Richard was about to reach for the cup.

Suddenly.

His body froze in place, but his gaze shifted towards the door.

Matthew followed his gaze.

Two seconds later.

The tavern door was pushed open.

Two figures, one tall and one short, walked in side by side.

Matthew's pupils contracted.

Although the other party had disguised their appearance.

He could still recognize that they were the duo who passed through the oak forest last night!

The two of them entered the tavern and scanned the surroundings.

"They can't see us here?"

Matthew was surprised to find that the vigilant short person quickly shifted his gaze away from the corner booth.

As if there were no one sitting there.

After a moment.

The short person found a convenient position to observe and sat down.

The tall person began to get friendly with the bartender.

"Two gang members from big cities, they are inquiring about a non-existent high-level Druid."

Richard calmly grabbed the cup and took a sip.

"Are they looking for you?"

Matthew said calmly:

"Yes, on the night I saved Sif, I happened to kill an arsonist."

"Arsonist? Strange."

Richard narrowed his eyes:

"These maggots that parasitize the sewers actually voluntarily left their territory?"

Matthew said:

"They may have been influenced by the Cataclysmic Cult."

Richard pondered for a moment:

"Cataclysmic Cult? I've never heard of it!"

Matthew shrugged:

"Maybe it's a newly emerging evil organization in recent years?"

"Besides, I know that they seem to be members of the Silver Frost Brotherhood."

Richard nodded and said:

"I know this. The Silver Frost Brotherhood is a criminal organization active in the eastern countries. They have mastered the quick path to becoming an arsonist. Among the higher-ups of the organization, there is even the infamous 'Red Letter Assassin'."

Matthew's heart stirred:

"This organization is famous?"

Richard replied:

"It has a bad reputation. The key is that most members of this organization are wanted by big cities, including Torrent City, Baiyan City, Guardian Heights, and Emerald Jade Court—especially Emerald Jade Court. Because of a massacre targeting the Wood Elf village many years ago, they have offered a high reward for members of the Silver Frost Brotherhood."

Upon hearing this, Matthew instigated:

"The lords of the major cities are hunting down the Silver Frost Brotherhood because they are a group of destroyers, right? Today is the Spring Knowledge Festival, if they freely come and go in the crowd, it will probably pose a security risk. Do you want to take action?"

He knew it was probably impossible.

But he also wanted to see the real combat situation of an advanced thief.

Sure enough.

Richard shook his head and said:

"I have retired. I only do administrative work now, and the person who will deal with them is on the way."

About 30 seconds later.

A column of fully armed guard unit soldiers entered through the main entrance.

The leader was none other than Blade, who was holding a short sword!

"Let's go!"

Almost at the first moment the guard unit soldiers entered the door, the short person Dean jumped up from his chair.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Several crisp sounds rang out, and before the patrons in the hall could react, thick black smoke and raging flames burst out from several corners!

The hall instantly descended into chaos.

"Go through the back door!" Dean grabbed the slow-reacting Mobley and the two of them pushed through the panicked patrons and quickly made their way to the side of the back door.

Dean breathed a sigh of relief.

He didn't know how the guard unit had discovered them, but he was very clear that he absolutely should not engage with these fully armed soldiers in such a confined space!

Even if he broke his own weapon to pieces, he probably wouldn't be able to spark a single spark on the opponent's armor.

But as long as they left the tavern and entered the complex streets, they would be in their element.

Arsonists never feared chaotic street battles, even if they were outnumbered.

Moreover, today was the Spring Knowledge Festival. Once they left through the back door, they would have an endless stream of people as cover, and there would be countless invisible hostages!

The two of them reached the side of the back door under the cover of thick smoke.

Dean looked back.

Good.

The hall had turned into a mess.

Even the guard unit member who was at the forefront was still several steps away from him!

"This distance is an insurmountable barrier!"

Dean's face revealed a fierce expression.

He took out two bottles of orange-red potions from his bag and pretended to throw them.

But at this moment.

He suddenly felt his feet slip, and his whole body suddenly spun forward!

He instinctively wanted to throw away the two bottles of explosive potions.

But in the process of leaning forward.

Those two bottles of potions had already disappeared!

"What's going on?"

Dean fell forward onto the floor, both shocked and angry.

Bang! Bang!

He heard the sound of two heavy objects hitting the floor.

Before he could figure out what had happened.

A strong guard unit soldier had already pressed his knee against his spine.

He suddenly felt unable to breathe!

Clang!

Another soldier skillfully put heavy shackles on the fallen duo!

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"Both of you, Rolling Stone Town does not welcome any members of the Silver Frost Brotherhood, but our prison welcomes you."

Blade said firmly.

After speaking, he noticed the two people sitting in the corner booth.

"Huh? Mr. Richard, and Matthew... is that you? Oh, I understand now. I knew there was something strange when they suddenly fell!"

Blade suddenly realized.

Then he winked at Matthew, as if to say, "Don't worry, I will keep it a secret for you."

Matthew hurriedly explained:

"It's not me..."

But his words were ruthlessly interrupted by Richard:

"That's right, it was him. Well done, Matthew. I didn't know you had such skills!"

As he said that, he raised his cup:

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"Respect the spring and acknowledge the season, may this year be blessed with favorable winds and timely rain, and may all be peaceful."

With that, he rose to his feet, leaning on his gentleman's cane, and walked away.

As he passed by the two arsonists,

Richard deliberately stopped.

With a beaming smile, he said to the two bewildered men lying on the ground:

"Welcome to Rolling Stone Town!"

Matthew looked at the data record, speechless.

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「Richard successfully used 'Tripstone' to knock down the arsonists Dean and Mobley.

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Tripstone: A fifth-tier thief ability, can forcibly knock down any one target and temporarily seal all his abilities.

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Prompt: You have obtained two bottles of explosive potions!」

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Matthew looked down in surprise.

It was then.

He found two bottles of orange-red potion in the right pocket of his jacket.

"High-level thieves, so terrifying!"

Matthew was sincerely convinced.

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Because today is the Spring Knowledge Festival.

Matthew decided to stay at home in the town for dinner.

Despite her tall and fierce skeleton appearance, Peggy actually has the soul of a good wife and mother.

Dinner included garlic roasted sausages, honey roasted chicken, croissant, a salad mainly of kale and strawberry bits, mushroom stir-fried noodles, spinach egg soup, and special snacks for the Spring Knowledge Festival.

Matthew ate very satisfyingly.

After dinner.

He meditated in the basement for a while.

It wasn't until late at night that he packed up his things and headed out of town.

He had originally planned to spend the night at home.

But it happened to be a full moon night.

Matthew decided to try the Moonlight Society ticket in his hand!

In the middle of the night.

Following the guidance of the moonlight.

He arrived at the center of the oak forest and began to gently call the name of the fairy princess.

Even with a ticket, he needed the help of a spirit of nature to enter that strange space that only druids could tread.

And just so happens.

Lulu, the leader of the oak fairies, is a newly promoted spirit of nature.

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