190: Chapter 176: The Internal Struggle in Newbie Village Ended Before It Even Started 190: Chapter 176: The Internal Struggle in Newbie Village Ended Before It Even Started Cazhen Town often appears on forums, since “Necromancer” holds great allure to many people.

As the last of the six Newbie Villages, Lind had always kept his attention on Cazhen Town.

Besides, it’s tough to bypass Moon Mountain and Cazhen Town when trying to get through Snake Catcher Fortress back to the City of Gold.

The Undead once posted approximate data of the Archbishop of Cazhen on the forums: level 33, Hero Rank, with the power to control the Undead of the cemetery behind Moon Mountain.

According to the explanations from Milan and others, it was known that Mierben, once a High-ranking Wizard, had followed the path of madness in his pursuit of power to ascend, forcibly advancing and reaping dire consequences.

It was said that long before this, Mierben was a very gentle, kind, and handsome Bishop.

The Undead of Cazhen Town still persistently approached the Archbishop, but so far, not a single one had managed to gain his favor.

“He has a choir of 133 people,” Dome said as if recalling something disgusting, rubbing his arm, “Even the esteemed Lord Leon had abandoned that place.”

Lind’s gaze lingered on Dome’s shoulder for a moment; it was almost smashed by one of Lind’s punches before, but now it seemed to have healed without major issues.

“The choir can help him chant and sing.

My lord, you probably would not want to experience the feeling of being crushed by 133 curses and fears in an instant.

No one can defeat him in Cazhen Town,” he stated with certainty, a hint of provocation detectable in his tone.

“We’ll discuss Cazhen Town later,” Lind decided not to personally confront the Archbishop of Cazhen anymore.

Dome’s expression didn’t change, not showing any hint of embarrassment at his little scheme being seen through by Lind: “I merely borrowed his method.”

Although he mentioned borrowing, it gave the impression that his methods were definitely disgraceful.

“And the cost?” Lind asked.

With Dome’s strength as a High-ranking Wizard, he could still cast a Fireball with the terror of an Epic Wizard, at least the power wasn’t less than that of Leon when he was Abyss-transformed.

After Leon transformed into the Abyss, he directly became like a demolishing crew.

His city-slaughtering style of attack was vital to the rapid reconstruction of Star Dragon City.

“It costs lifespan.”

“Whose?”

“Everyone’s, including mine.”

Lind raised an eyebrow, roughly understanding why Dome could unleash a powerful attack but ultimately chose to surrender.

Because Dome discovered that Lind wasn’t afraid of flames.

Exchanging his own lifespan for an attack that couldn’t cause a scratch to Lind, no wonder Dome surrendered so readily.

If Dome knew that not only could flames not kill Lind but even help him heal, he might have regretted it even more.

“I support your research and study of magic, including delving into that knowledge,” Lind considered and then spoke, “You can post tasks at the guild.

I’ll find someone to teach you how to do it.

Even if you need live subjects for your experiments, people will volunteer, but don’t capture Undead on your own.”

“Yes,” Dome didn’t quite believe Lind’s words.

Even if they were Undead, would they really willingly allow themselves to be experimented on?

He needed their full-hearted cooperation.

But Lind seemed to read his thoughts, adding, “They are more cooperative than you can imagine.”

“First, find a place to stay in Star Dragon City, get a Lion Badge, and then open a shop.

As for the Mechanical Magic Array…

I need you to be ready, construction will begin in the next few days.”

The existence of the energy batteries is crucial.

It’s not necessary to use Undead for energy extraction; Lind’s own Great Knights can also ensure the operation of the Gold Badge, even considering keeping captive enemies as human batteries.

Only with the Gold Badge in full operation, driving Undead to work passionately with each update, can his Newbie Village enter a rapid development phase.

Every important NPC must open a shop in Star Dragon City; it’s beneficial for Lind to perfect the functions of the Main City, akin to a mandatory quest.

Dome’s appearance is quite suitable for running a shop.

If he held a Two-handed Sword, he’d be the strongest close-combat White Robe Wizard.

And if he held a small wooden Magic Wand next to Renzo…

Hiss, that would be perfectly fitting.

“It’s best to have their shops face each other.”

…

Morena, who had been waiting outside the lion’s great iron gate for a long time, finally heard the sound of the gate being pushed open, with the white-bearded elder Dome, led by a soldier, approaching her on the long stone steps.

“Don’t be nervous, Morena,” Dome said with a smile, “The lord is very kind and also very amiable.”

Kind?

Was he referring to the time when Dome had used his flames that could burn through the sky to smash her barrier with a punch, and then another punch to break Dome’s shoulder?

At that moment, Morena saw Lind pick Dome up like a chicken and turn his head to look down at her; she was certain that she felt a strong threat of death.

“Huh,” Morena wiped her palms on her clothes.

Although the severe cold was almost past, the air was still chillingly cold.

Strangely, since her arrival in Star Dragon City, her palms couldn’t help but sweat.

When she reached the huge iron gate, she put her hands on it and pushed forward.

“Creak,” the heavy sound was like a beast sharpening its teeth.

What met her eyes was the somewhat empty lord’s hall, with a chair at the very top.

She tried to imagine Lind, in his golden armor, sitting on it, feeling the urgency of having entered a lion’s hunting range.

Fortunately, Lind did not greet her with a condescending attitude.

In other areas of the hall, tables and chairs were placed, and Lind did not wear the oppressive full suit of heavy armor, just a loose robe.

“Sit here,” Lind said, holding a wooden staff in his hand.

Morena’s Magic Wand, emitting a faint white light, could help her release a barrier to resist attacks.

It had once belonged to Morena’s sister.

Indeed, the conversation was as Dome had said, probably because he had taken off his helmet, Lind’s voice sounded not like it was buzzing in a tin can but rather soft and gentle.

His giant-like stature, even when sitting in a chair like Morena, still seemed like a small mountain, forcing her to look up at him.

“The ghosts of Soul Valley come from you?” Lind stood up to look around and finally picked up a bottle of wine from a cabinet nearby.

He poured himself a glass, the fragrant aroma of the grain distillate was tantalizing.

Perhaps it was the wine that made the atmosphere feel less oppressively tense.

“Of course not,” Morena shook her head, “My Magic Potion comes from my sister; Soul Valley existed before we arrived…

I think maybe the Magic Potion my sister brought out is related to Soul Valley.”

She did not hesitate too much to lay out her entire story, a tale she had once told to gain Dome’s trust, so it came out much smoother as she recounted it.

Her sister, driven mad by “prophecy,” was killed by her hand, and she then awaited the arrival of the “undead” from the prophecy.

Lind sipped his wine, his expression slightly surprised; it was unclear whether he was marveling at the smoothness of the wine or Morena’s actions.

What he heard today was indeed surprising, more so than the bounty of knowledge from over a hundred books, the energy and talent that the Mechanical Magic Array could bring, or the addition of several dozen Undead increasing the labor force of Star Dragon City.

The awakening of an NPC was something he deemed even more significant.

Morena killed her sister, who had been brainwashed, in her defiance of “The Officials.”

That meant not everyone had to serve the undead unconditionally.

The iron laws of the game did not apply in this world, and he felt a strong impulse to control his own destiny.

In the future, more and more people would choose to fight back against the “Official NPCs.”

Then, after quickly reviewing the information in his mind, Lind’s attention shifted back to the development of Star Dragon City.

His town’s competitiveness and influence could continue to grow through this.

It gave Lind a unique feeling, almost like the NPCs of other territories who took you for granted; but I’m different, I don’t just pay attention to you, I also provide you with the best gaming experience.

The NPCs in Newbie Village and the Main City had no idea what they were up against; this internal competition had not even started and it could already be declared over.