The necromancer just wants to plant trees.

Chapter 38 Scourge Mage
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Since he has been living in a wooden house outside the city recently, and people visit him from time to time, Matthew simply sets Monday and Tuesday every week as his rest days.

In the past two days, he will return to live at home, and take care of some matters related to himself in the town.

But he didn't expect it either.

On my first rest day, more than five fingers came to my door.

Fortunately, the living room is still big enough.

After the initial reception, Matthew went over one by one to ask about his intentions——

Sif is here to attend the class, and the value of a super version of the magic bag is obviously not offset by a hasty history class. In fact, Matthew has already made the psychological preparation for her to teach her for half a year. There is no way , short-handed.

The arrival of Rhaegar is more interesting.

Matthew reckoned that the father and daughter had a lot of quarrels at home. In the end, Rega agreed that Sif could come to Matthew to make up lessons every Monday, but the premise was that he had to follow the class.

Matthew has no objection to this. Anyway, for lectures, one person listens to it, and two people listen to it.

As long as Rhaegar doesn't get in his way, it's fine.

And other visitors.

Brad made a special visit to ask Matthew if he needed help from the garrison—he knew that Matthew had been staying in the oak forest recently, and it happened that he had received an order to strengthen the patrol, so he came to ask Matthew if he needed help from the garrison. garrison support;
The purpose of Zeller and Richard's visit is obviously related to the "looting ceremony" recalled by Matthew;
As for Samantha.

She should have brought the sorted-out Su country materials as agreed.

in the living room.

Matthew's brain was spinning rapidly.

He was about to sort the reception in order of priority.

at this time.

Sif obediently stood up:
"Matthew, since you still have so many guests, I'll go to the kitchen with Peggy to chat first."

talking.

She planned to take Rega, who was puzzled, to the kitchen.

But at this time.

Zeller, who was always smiling, spoke:

"Wait, I just observed around outside. You are actually not particularly anxious to find Matthew, right? I heard Sif said that she is here to make up lessons. I have long been concerned about Mr. Matthew's history class. I'm very interested, if you don't mind, you can teach Sif first while we listen, isn't this a very novel experience?"

I don't know if it is due to the super high charm.

Zeller's words were unanimously agreed by others.

"Yes, yes, I have heard that Matthew's class is very popular, but unfortunately I have never had a chance to listen to it."

Brad scratched his beard with interest written all over his face.

Richard gracefully put the cane aside:
"Okay, I have no objection."

Rega was originally here to observe, so naturally he wouldn't talk too much.

In the end, only Samantha was left.

Matthew looked at her inquiringly.

The latter smiled sweetly:
"My historical knowledge is almost zero, and if you don't mind, I'd certainly like to sit down and listen to it."

As a result, the living room, which had been slightly disturbed just now, quickly quieted down.

Everyone looked at Matthew with curious eyes.

Matthew is not stage frightened either.

He thought of the living room as a school, and the adults in front of him as children.

He took out the heavy history book he had prepared for Sif.

I am planning to open the lecture.

Right now.

A faint voice emerged from the kitchen:

"Matthew, remember to speak more excitingly. The first class can be free, but the rest will have to be paid per person."

Matthew smiled helplessly.

He cleared his throat:

"Last time I told Sif about the historical event of "Allotment of Hundred Cities", which everyone is familiar with, and it means that the Seven Saints Alliance's influence on city-states across the mainland has reached an unprecedented peak.

Its function exists objectively.

After the enfeoffment, every big city on the mainland that can be counted has at least one mage from the Seven Saints Alliance. These mages have made indelible contributions to the development and construction of their respective city-states.

Even today, a hundred years later, people will never forget the contribution of those mages back then.

Of course, the follow-up to the distribution of hundreds of cities did not develop completely according to the idea of ​​the Seven Saints Alliance. During the actual implementation of the plan, there were many flaws in it, so that there were several outbreaks within the alliance over "whether to continue to implement the strategy firmly". dispute.

In hindsight, the plan was actually a failure.

In the hundreds of years after the departure of the gods, the largest human organization in Aindor is still the extremely loose "Seven Saints Alliance", and it is essentially a mage organization!
The "Kingdom of Humanity" is just a fictitious name created by the organization of the Seven Saints Alliance. In fact, we all know that no human force on this continent is qualified to be called a "Kingdom".

We have towns and cities, manors and lords, but no country and no king.

And all of this is still given by the gods. "

Speaking of it.

Matthew paused, took a sip of water, and observed everyone's reactions at the same time.

There are six audience members present.

Half of them, Sif, Brad, and Samantha, reacted blankly.

The remaining three showed thoughtful expressions.

Obviously.

This is the gap in experience.

"Isn't that what it should be?"

Encouraged by Matthew's eyes, Samantha boldly asked:

"Whether it's humans, elves, or druids, we are all doing well now. I mean, the city-state is also in a good form, and people can leave each other alone, so why do we have to form a kingdom?"

Matthew didn't answer immediately.

He looked at Rhaegar.

The latter's expression was also very serious, and he actually took the initiative to say:

"From the perspective of social organization, a kingdom that can control more city-state resources at the same time must be a higher-level, more risk-resistant, and stronger existence than independent city-states. I have traveled to foreign countries, and many of their places are indeed More developed than us. The simplest and crudest example is that if a kingdom composed of multiple city-states declares war on an independent city-state, the latter will almost certainly lose."

Matthew nodded in agreement:
“We all know that in numbers is strength.

As a social creature, the form of organization that allows more human beings to group together will definitely not be worse than the model of fighting alone.

In fact, the transition from a single city-state to a combination of multiple city-states is an inevitability of historical development——

This can be confirmed from the development of other planes or worlds. Although there is not much information in this area, the Seven Saints Alliance has actually collected a lot. "

Sif heard the words and said doubtfully:
"Then why haven't there been any kingdoms developed on the mainland? Haven't the gods been exiled long ago?"

Matthew said in a deep voice:
"What I'm going to say next, you may forget after listening to it today, but it doesn't matter, forgetting doesn't mean the truth doesn't exist."

"We all know that 470 years ago, the founder of the Seven Saints Alliance, the great existence whose name is still unknown to people - we usually call her the first and only "scourge mage" in human history ", because she was angry at the gods' lack of progress and their enslavement of all living beings, she personally planned and executed the most exciting performance of the caster in history - "Tian Lun Gong Sheng Que".

Before Tianlun Palace ascends to the palace.

Our world has been stuck in what the gods call the "Age of Enlightenment" for 2000 years.

In the past 2000 years, human society has not made any meaningful progress.

2000 years ago, human ancestors fished in the river and farmed on the ground; 2000 years later, their descendants still use the same fishing tools and farming techniques.

The world at that time was lifeless, and you couldn't feel the progress of the world from the changes of time, because in the early days of the Enlightenment Age, the gods who divided up theocratic power and beliefs wove a framework for everything in the world.

They divide the territory with priesthood, and bind everything with concepts.

They regard this world as their pasture. They just want to harvest the faith of all beings day after day. They don't want to see any meaningful progress in their believers.

Time at that time was meaningless to this world, it was just a counter for the gods to harvest faith.

Under the oppressive rule of the gods.

Beings cannot save themselves—they cannot even create the consciousness to save themselves.

Until the arrival of the "Mage of Calamity".

This pattern was finally broken.

that day.

All the idols on this continent collapsed.

Numerous shrines or temples rose out of thin air, and the Tianlun Palace, which symbolized the past glory of the gods, also rose into the sky. They contained and bound the will of the gods, and flew screaming to the highest point of the star world.

People kneeled around the temple in fear, they didn't know what happened.

In fact, to this day we don't know what happened that day.

We only know that after that day, most of the divine beings in this world were exiled permanently by the Scourge Mage alone.

This.

It is "Tianlun Palace Shengque". "

The tone of Matthew's narration was very calm.

Yet history itself is astounding enough to astound any listener.

Even Rhaegar and Zeller.

They may have heard a little about the Shengque of Tianlun Palace.

But he only vaguely knew that it was the opportunity for the gods to leave.

They did not know that the gods were exiled!

It's even more unimaginable that the exiled gods are just a mere human mage!
"Is this a myth?"

Rhaegar murmured:
"I thought it was the "Seven Saints" who joined hands to reach an agreement with the gods. "

Matthew shook his head with a smile:

"In the beginning, the Seven Saints were very strong, but they were not enough to bargain with the gods. In history, they were all disciples of the Scourge Mage."

"After the gods were gone, our world finally began to change. Farmers invented farm tools and discovered crops that yielded better crops;

There are fishing boats floating on the sea and rivers, and we have nets, harpoons, and all the latest fishing gear;

Tailors discovered better materials than cotton and hides;
Artisans improved the craftsmanship and production process;
City-states sprang up one after another, and human exchanges became closer.

If according to the normal development.

We are long overdue for the first true human kingdom.

However, the departed gods were still unwilling to be lonely. They imposed three curses on the land after the Scourge mage left, trying to delay the changes in the world and ensure that the "concept" they defined is still continuing to the greatest extent. . "

heard here.

Everyone's expression is serious.

They were all shocked by this magical and bold narrative, and at the same time they were extremely curious about the curse of the gods in Matthew's mouth.

Matthew doesn't keep it up either.

He took a sip of water and continued:

"I only know two of the three major curses, and the last one is not even introduced in the book given to me by Master Ronan. The two curses I know are called "Intelligence Puzzle Lock" and "Civilization Puzzle Lock". "

talking.

He first explained the content of the puzzle lock.

Then mentioned the civilization puzzle lock:
"Similar to the puzzle lock, the curse of the gods actually takes away a part of us as human beings invisibly - the puzzle lock takes away the memory ability of all human beings with intelligence below 15 points to history and knowledge, The civilization mystery lock blocks the possibility of human civilization evolution."

talking.

Matthew looked at Rhaegar:

"Mr. Rega, you are the lord of Rolling Stone Town, and you own a large amount of territory including sixteen villages in the north and south and two trading posts. But have you ever thought about expanding the scale of Rolling Stone Town? Have you ever thought about annexing it? The surrounding cities? Do you want more power?"

Rega frowned and thought for a while, then shook his head vigorously:
"My reason tells me that maybe that's not bad, but for some reason, I'm not interested in the concept of "expanding territory" at all-is this the role of the civilization puzzle? "

Matthew nodded:

"If you are the only one who hates expanding territories, then it may be a coincidence, but almost all the city lords have no ambition to annex the world. This is obviously the power of the curse."

Samantha suddenly said:

"But isn't the absence of war a good thing? At least there won't be so many people displaced and separated."

Matthew responded seriously:

"From an individual point of view, this is true, but objective laws cannot be ignored. If our civilization remains stagnant, it may die suddenly one day. It may be due to an accident, or it may be due to the invasion of foreign enemies. ——This is by no means alarmist, but the original words left by the Scourge Mage within the alliance.

I think that she came from outside the sky, she should have witnessed the rise and fall of some civilizations, and what prompted her to make the decision to exile the gods may not be because of anger, but something else. "

Samantha froze for a moment.

Although her thinking was outdated, she was quite clever, and she understood Matthew's implication in an instant:
"You mean, our world may be invaded by foreign enemies in the future? In the face of such enemies, only humans and other races organized in the form of kingdoms can resist?"

Matthew blinked:

"There is indeed such a possibility. There have been many speculations within the Seven Saints Alliance, but they are only at the level of speculation. After all, the existence of purgatory and the abyss has been confirmed. If one day, demons or demons invade In our world, without the protection of the gods, it will be very difficult to rely on our own strength.

All in all, the age of the gods has gone, and even if there are curses left, their power will become weaker and weaker.

According to the prediction of Master Ronan, our world is on the eve of rapid changes, and in the next second, the world will undergo earth-shaking changes. I think it is our luck to be born in this era.

At least, compared with our predecessors, we will have the opportunity to use our own power to change the world, and even... to redefine some new concepts. "

Samantha looked at Matthew thoughtfully:

"Like 'natural'? "

Matthew smiled and closed the book:

"That's the content of the next class."

Peggy, who came out of nowhere, interjected:
"That's right, that's paid content!"

A lesson is over.

The living room was silent.

Everyone is silently digesting the cognitive shock brought by Matthew.

Matthew himself is using this to strengthen his memory.

His intelligence is enough to avoid the puzzle lock, but there is also a certain chance of forgetting, and teaching is a good way to strengthen memory, which is the core reason why he does not rule out teaching everyone a lesson tonight.

……

10 minute later.

Matthew took a bag of Su country materials from Samantha, and then sent her away.

Come to the door.

Samantha suddenly looked back into Matthew's eyes:
"Eli with you now?"

Matthew explained frankly:

"In order to thank me for my unintentional enlightenment in the field, he temporarily worked as a forest ranger with me."

Samantha nodded thoughtfully:

"Is it the origin of your oak tree domain?"

Matthew nodded.

"Your field enlightenment is very special, which impresses me deeply, and so does the oak forest. Perhaps, I should find time to go and have a look."

Samantha bit her lip.

She dropped the sentence with erratic eyes.

Then it turned into a leopard and jumped away.

……

The second to leave was Brad.

Matthew is very grateful that the bearded man can always remember himself.

But the two discussed it for a while.

He eventually turned down Brad's proposal for additional patrols near the oak grove.

This could be alarming.

The alternative given by Matthew is to set up a dark post not far from the oak forest.

There are guards on duty most of the time.

In this way, once there is a battle in the oak forest, Brad will get the news as soon as possible and rush to support.

Matthew didn't feel invincible just because the bone dragon was in his hand.

It is safer to have the support of the defense team.

Brad agreed to the request.

He assured Matthew that the dark whistle would be implemented by tomorrow night at the latest.

This reassured Matthew a lot.

……

In the end it was Zeller and Richard.

"Matthew, according to what you said about the launching ceremony, we have selected three iconic buildings - the "Giant Wind Mill" at the North Trading Station, the "Black Vulture Hotel" at the South Trading Station, and the "Seven Seventh Building" in Rolling Stone Town. Holy Square".

If there are bloody tragedies in these three places, the whole of Rolling Stone Town will be shocked the next day. At present, we have secretly strengthened the reconnaissance and patrol of these three places. "

Zeller asked quickly:

"In addition, our operation must be launched, are you ready?"

Matthew knew that what Zeller said was to act as Ronan and create suspicion, thereby slowing down the pace of crime committed by the evil organization.

"I have no problem personally, but you need to talk about your plans first."

Matthew replied.

"The Spring Festival is coming soon. We all know that every Spring Festival, Grand Master Ronan will release huge magical fireworks in the Seven Saints Square, the North and South Trading Posts, and some small villages to celebrate the direction of spring with the residents. Heyday."

Zeller calmly narrated:

"But in fact, Ronan is very busy. For several years during the Spring Festival Gala, he himself was not in Rolling Stone Town, and his apprentices helped set off the fireworks.

In order not to affect the atmosphere of the festival, he has already arranged for it. Currently, there are still some devices for releasing magic fireworks in the warehouse of the city hall, so releasing the fireworks itself is not a problem.

We couldn’t get in touch with Ronan this year, and we didn’t hear from his apprentice. The key difficulty in playing him is his image. It’s hard to hide it with makeup alone. We need the help of magic. "

Matthew shook his head:

"I don't know anything about Transfiguration."

Zeller smiled gently:
"Coincidentally, I am too, but I have another way - since our purpose is to sow doubts, then there is no need to try to be realistic in everything, we just need to keep them suspicious, and don't need to let them Really believe that Ronan is here.

I will try my best to dress you up as Ronan, and then send your image to various places in Rolling Stone Town by means of mirroring. Naturally, someone else will detonate the fireworks device.

And what you need to do is try to make your temperament look like an archmage.

After all, you are the only mage we can find in Rolling Stone Town so far. "

Matthew thought for a while with his hands clasped together, and finally agreed to Zeller's plan.

He took no risks with this plan.

If it can really play a role in deterring evil organizations, it will be considered a merit.

present.

The two discussed many details.

until late at night.

Zeller reluctantly left Matthew's house with Richard, who was yawning wildly.

And Sif was taken home early by Rhaegar.

After all the guests have left.

The lively atmosphere disappeared instantly.

Matthew sat alone in the living room enjoying the sweet silence.

Sit and sit.

His chest suddenly seemed to be pried open by a powerful thing.

The scene in front of me began to gradually blur.

Matthew's heart skipped a beat.

Suddenly.

He saw that the gray comma of the Taiji symbol was full at some point.

now.

There are countless gray dots jumping out of it!

……

"Reminder: You are visiting the sub-domain "Undead" of "Death"!"

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(End of this chapter)