Chapter 1023: Chapter 1016: The Cost Required

In the bar, Chen Yu had already left after finishing his drink, but Andrei and Mikhailovna were still sitting silently with their glasses in hand.

“Andrei, do you think he’s telling the truth?” Mikhailovna broke the silence first, asking Andrei.

All these years, Mikhailovna had been staying at Lenin’s Mausoleum in Red Square, guarding the site of the great revolutionary mentor. Although her connection with the outside world was not completely severed, it was limited to receiving news, without knowing specific matters.

About Chen Yu, she only knew that he was a very powerful demigod, and his profession was the legendary Necromancer who could resurrect the dead, but she didn’t know much beyond that.

Compared to her, Andrei, though usually staying at a Sochi resort to suppress his injuries, benefited from the Russian government’s gradual easing of relations with the three demigods under the leadership of the Great Emperor. Andrei would occasionally handle some less taxing affairs for the Russian government, naturally acquiring more information.

For instance, this time, the Russian government invited Andrei to Moscow to oversee the arrangements related to hosting Chen Yu and his family, and naturally provided Andrei with all relevant information they held on Chen Yu.

Through these materials, Andrei had some understanding of Chen Yu. Therefore, when Mikhailovna raised the question, he hesitated a little before saying: “The strength of this Chen Yu is unfathomable. He possesses a summoning spell that can transform an object embodying faith into a human-like existence. The government invited him this time to transform the Peter the Great into a new demigod.

Previously, The Kirov was taken by him and transformed into a demigod. So, given his abilities, I believe he can resurrect the dead, especially considering his profession as a Necromancer. We just don’t understand the Necromancer profession, nor do we understand what he means by allowing the deceased to live in this world in a different life form.”

“Indeed, we have too few bargaining chips to offer in exchange and lack adequate understanding of him. He might have multiple means of reviving the dead, and what he told us may be just the simplest approach.” Mikhailovna poured herself another glass of vodka, letting the high-strength alcohol flow into her mouth. Only then did her mood become somewhat low as she asked Andrei: “What about the price he quoted? Andrei, do you think it’s a fair price?”

“I don’t know.” Andrei shook his head, as he wasn’t really suited to drinking due to physical reasons, but today he ignored his concerns.

After gulping down a glass, his face turning red, he finally said with slightly reddened eyes: “Beyond the necessary expenses to revive the dead, the price he quoted definitely includes elements to raise the stake so that we would find difficulty and back off. He doesn’t want to help us.”

“Is there any way to persuade him? I heard he also brought his wife and child to Moscow this time?” Mikhailovna seemed like a gambler who was losing. Although still seated, her emotions were clearly agitated under the influence of alcohol, wanting to put some thoughts into action.

However, Andrei directly halted her impulse and warned her: “Don’t do anything foolish. His wife is also a demigod, her power perhaps not weaker than his. If you dare to touch their daughter, no one in Russia can stop them now.”

“Then what should we do? This is our only chance! Don’t you want Mila and Alexie to come back?” Mikhailovna questioned Andrei. Mila was Andrei’s former lover, and Alexie his best friend, who had sacrificed himself on the battlefield to save Andrei.

“Of course I do! But that’s not a reason for us to recklessly do whatever it takes!” Andrei refuted Mikhailovna but coughed due to the sudden intense tone.

Seeing Andrei coughing, Mikhailovna quickly helped him breathe smoothly. After Andrei calmed down, she then asked: “What should we do? If we miss this opportunity, we don’t know when we’ll have another chance to resurrect them!”

“I know, there must be a way to persuade Lord Chen Yu, there must be!” Andrei’s face flushed from the intense coughing earlier, and his eyes seemed to burn like fire.

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Meanwhile, Chen Yu had also returned to the hotel arranged by the Russians.

The Russians seemed determined to host Chen Yu and his family according to the specifications used to host demigods during the Tsarist Russia era, arranging an extensively luxurious hotel.

Looking at the room’s golden-painted furniture and decorations, Chen Yu could only slightly shake his head and sigh.

Back in the peak period of the Red Empire, none of this could be seen — such old noble-style extravagance would have been sternly criticized and even sent to Siberia to dig potatoes.

Thus, the fall of the Red Empire was not due to external factors but because its roots were already rotten internally.

However, since the Russians prepared these things now, Chen Yu didn’t mind enjoying them a bit. He wondered about the luxurious lives once led by Russian nobility and even the Imperial Family.

“Honey, what did you talk about with those Russians? You’re back so soon.” Jounouchi Hiromi asked curiously upon seeing Chen Yu return quickly. As for Little Yixi, she had already been coaxed to sleep and placed in the specially prepared cradle.

Approaching Jounouchi Hiromi and looking at the sleeping daughter, Chen Yu sat down and explained: “They want me to help revive some people.”

“Revive some people? Did you agree?” Jounouchi Hiromi became somewhat concerned upon hearing Chen Yu’s words.

The incident from last time, when they resurrected Minami, had yet to calm down. Although Chen Yu contributed to stirring things up, Jounouchi Hiromi didn’t want to cause the same trouble again.

“How could I agree? Not to mention, the people they want to revive must have close ties with them; just the fact that there are demigods among those they want to revive is troublesome enough.” Chen Yu shook his head, expressing his stance.

“Everyone thinks Necromancers can bring back the dead, but no one considers that if reviving the dead were easy, Necromancers would be all over the world, would they shout for them to be hunted and killed in the entire Multiverse?” Chen Yu sighed with deep feelings and shook his head. While Necromancers can indeed harness souls, manipulate bodies, and even have the dead stand again, resurrection always comes with a cost.