Chapter 5, The Request of Kadeck

If at the beginning, Kardek had some doubts about Jan's identity, now he has no extraneous thoughts whatsoever. This is indeed the city of the gray dwarves, and logically speaking, anyone who conflicts with the gray dwarves here or kills the gray dwarf governor would not have a good outcome.

Upon hearing Jan's response, Cardek displayed a look of surprise and delight.

Looking at Kadeck, who was sweating profusely and had a face as pale as paper, Jan paused for a moment, then waved his hand. Soon, the female demon released the gray dwarf governor in front of her and floated backward.

It seems that coming to Brandon Stone City on my own was indeed the right decision

In fact, Kardek had long since discovered that the girl standing behind Janne was not a living being; her somewhat unnatural, ashen skin was a clear indication that she was undoubtedly a corpse, and moreover, a high-level undead creature. The ability to make such an undead being willingly submit suggests that Janne, this necromancer, is likely not an ordinary individual either

I never expected that the other party was clearly beyond my ability to handle, resulting in a failed attempt to gain an advantage and almost costing me my own life

The underground and the surface are different; you can never imagine how many historical relics exist here. Due to the uniqueness of the underground, any place may possess and harbor relics or cities from ancient times. There are various dangers here, but there are also various treasures

The necromancer is even more so

Feeling the departure of death, the gray dwarf governor let out a long sigh, his face bearing an expression of having survived a catastrophe

It is precisely for this reason that when Kadeck learned of a "powerful" necromancer from the "Strong" Atlas entering the city of Brandonstone, he hurriedly rushed over, attempting to recruit the individual to serve him

However, regardless of what it is, it will bring you substantial benefits and rewards.

He does not care that the gray dwarves are numerous, for the more people there are, the greater the potential army for the necromancer. Once a full-scale war breaks out with the gray dwarves, as a "necromancer," Jan can easily employ necromantic spells to create vast hordes of undead to engage in battle

Great, esteemed master! Please forgive us, we certainly did not intend to offend you!

It is no exaggeration to say that no matter where you are in the dark depths, as long as you continue to walk along the crevice, if you are fortunate enough not to perish along the way, you will eventually discover a building that has been buried or sealed away—perhaps a ruin, or it could be a tomb

In response to Kadeck's words, Jan did not reply; he simply sat there in silence. The black cloak obscured Jan's face, as well as all lines of sight.

At this moment, Kadeck was also trembling with fear; the danger of doing business with a necromancer was no less than that of a lich. If the other party was displeased, it would be a matter of an instant to be turned into a dried corpse.

Certainly, if possible, he still wishes to retain some benefits

Is that so

At this point, Kadeck fell silent for a moment, ultimately choosing his own life over interests and survival.

For the gray dwarves, this is clearly not an easy decision to accept. This is because there is a massive silver vein connected to the library mine, which holds substantial benefits for the gray dwarves. If they were to give it up just like that, they would be heartbroken and unable to sleep.

Please forgive my rudeness; we did not intend to provoke you! We are indeed eager to seek your assistance!

The gray dwarves were well aware of this, so they dispatched a team of capable slaves to investigate. What followed, however, was a significant problem

However, it is a pity that it is easy to board a pirate ship, but difficult to disembark. The gray dwarves who mingle in the underground world naturally understand this principle. Although Kardek now feels an immense regret deep within his heart, he still gritted his teeth and continued to speak.

After listening to the gray dwarf's account, Jan nodded. At the same time, he began to quickly ponder whether this was worth it. The gray dwarf would indeed prepare a generous reward for himself, but Jan was certain that if he failed to complete the task, the gray dwarf would not grant him even the slightest benefit. As it stands, this task is relatively difficult for the underground creatures.

Almost there

But the problem is that Jan is a necromancer

Please be assured of our sincerity, we can guarantee you that this is merely a humble request. Moreover, we are willing to pay a sufficient price for it. You must need a lot of magical gems and materials to conduct experiments here, I assure you that if you can help us resolve this trouble, we...

At this thought, a nearly imperceptible glimmer of a smile flashed quickly in Jan's eyes, and then he reached out his hand to gently push up his glasses

Not only him, but even his subordinates from www.hetushu.com.com are now surrounded by other female demons that have appeared out of nowhere. Although Kadeck still hopes they can remember their duties, it seems that they are likely to be unable to protect themselves.

Then, he spoke up

Alright, my lord, in fact ... ...

We, at Brandon Stone City, can provide you with materials in this regard free of charge, as long as we have them available

Although Brandon Stone City is known as the pearl of the North, it is merely one of the weaker underground cities, lacking any significant high-end military protection. This is also the reason why Kadek wishes to win over Jan. After all, having a necromancer in command would provide them with a greater sense of security

However, it is unfortunate that Janne does not buy into this, which causes Kadeck to become increasingly anxious, especially when experiencing the "tenderness" of the succubus up close. For any living being, this is certainly not a pleasant memory. It is akin to standing at the edge of a cliff, gazing into the shadow of death within the dark abyss

Are you suggesting that I should serve you like those lowly half-orc mercenaries and those foul-smelling bear goblins

Kadeck is certainly well aware of this fact

However, this is only true for the subterranean creatures... If Jan is not mistaken, then he has already discerned the true identity of the so-called "relic" from Kadeck's narration

... ... go ahead and speak.

Kadeck first discovered that death was so close to him, merely a finger's distance away

However, dealing with mages is very dangerous; they are perilous, reclusive, and quite enigmatic

Alright, I will go check the situation with the books

Unfortunately, the gray dwarves have no means of resistance against this. Although their innate constitution allows them to withstand most spells, it simultaneously prevents them from learning magic. In this situation, dealing with necromancers is clearly very passive. Even if they ultimately manage to eliminate the necromancer, it would come at a steep price—something the gray dwarves are absolutely unwilling to witness

Each escaped gray dwarf is unable to clearly articulate what they have encountered, yet these excavation teams have suffered heavy casualties. They have even lost several battle masters. Faced with this inexplicable threat, the gray dwarves are also quite troubled. They have sent adventurers to investigate more than once, but the fate of these adventurers has not differed significantly from that of the gray dwarves.

What Kardek mentioned is actually quite simple. Some time ago, the gray dwarves discovered a relic while excavating underground veins (upon hearing this, Jan was startled, thinking that her dungeon had been discovered, but later realized that the directions were different, which relieved her). However, if it were just this, it would not be considered anything unusual for the gray dwarves.

In the face of the danger of death, Kadeck finally could not hold on any longer. Most importantly, Jan had hit the nail on the head. Although his attitude was very respectful, Kadeck indeed hoped to establish an imposing image in front of his subordinates. If he could persuade Jan to serve him, it would naturally bring him great honor.

No! No! No! Of course not, sir! We humbly request this!

He finally understands why the world's evaluation of necromancers is so poor

Due to the *illustrated* book, the excavation team encountered an attack

Only one bear goblin mage, after conducting an investigation, warned the gray dwarf that the ruins might be related to some mysterious ancient magical creature, which ordinary people would be unable to deal with. Moreover, the bear goblin mage did not possess sufficient ability to explore the ruins, thus this matter could only be temporarily set aside.

Zhan En's voice was not loud, but it was filled with a chilling coldness and a disdainful mockery. As if to complement Zhan En, the female demon opened her pitch-black mouth and let out a piercing and soul-stirring scream

The group of slaves did not return, and then the gray dwarves dispatched another elite force, which resulted in even greater misfortune. A group of brave gray dwarf soldiers clad in anti-magic armor was almost completely annihilated. Only one person managed to escape, and he was so terrified that he was babbling incoherently, unable to clearly explain what had happened

The gray dwarves have now realized that something is amiss, so they sealed off the ruins and resumed their mining operations. However, this time, their excavation efforts did not go smoothly

Upon hearing this, Jan also ceased to remain silent. His objective had been achieved; the gray dwarves were indeed a greedy race. Although they were not at the point of valuing money over life, they were not far from it either. Pressing too hard would not be beneficial for either side, so after listening to Kaderk's words, Jan nodded and spoke up.

As he watched Janen remain silent, Kadeck was also unsure of what he was thinking. Just as this gray dwarf governor was about to elaborate further, he suddenly felt a chill on his shoulders, and then, a female demon appeared out of thin air, pressing down on his body. At the same time, Janen's deep voice resonated calmly.