Volume 5: The Great Plains Chapter 133: Unexpected Encounter

  Everyone's nerves were immediately tightened again at the sudden sound, and someone suddenly appeared in this treacherous swamp environment after this mentally exhausting battle, which was a very strange thing.

  When that person's figure appeared in the sight of many people, several people became even more tense, and Xiluo was so tense that she cried out: "Necromancer!"

  But to everyone's surprise, I, who should have been the most nervous, felt a great relief after seeing that figure and said with some helplessness: "Leilo, can't you change your entrance method? Every time it's so unexpected." I glanced at Leilo's follower behind him, who had a dull expression, empty eyes, but was wearing heavy armor and holding a huge two-handed sword, and said: "Also, your zombie puppet may look intimidating, but can you please be more low-key? The ladies here don't like dealing with undead creatures."

  Lei Luo shrugged and said, "This is the old nest of our Wraith Mage Guild. You guys ran here to have a big fight with the Ice Snake King, making such a commotion. Can't I, as the master, bring a few followers to take a look at the situation?"

  I nodded and said, "Okay, you're always right." Then I turned to the crowd and said, "Everyone, don't be nervous. This is Relo, a necromancer and my friend." Next, I introduced everyone to Relo one by one. Relo greeted everyone politely before turning back to me and saying, "Alyric, I'm curious - what brings you to this godforsaken place? There doesn't seem to be anything here that would interest you. Tell me you didn't risk coming into the swamp just for the ice snakes and snake fruit of Blackflame Marsh."

  I chuckled and said, "Hey, Lelouch, you've become even uglier than the last time I saw you. What's going on?" As soon as I asked this, Lelouch's face didn't show any signs of displeasure or embarrassment, but instead he excitedly asked, "Really? Alich, don't lie to me, have I really become uglier than before?"

  I rolled my eyes and said, "Do I still need to deceive you? You're really too weird, saying that you've become ugly but being so happy about it. Are you mentally abnormal or something?"

  Ewen chuckled and interjected, "Alyric, you don't understand this. As a necromancer's power grows, their life force gradually withers away, and their appearance becomes...different. Their skin dries out, losing its luster, their nails become pointed, and so on. The stronger the necromancer, the more...unsettling they look."

  "Ugliness is just ugliness, it doesn't matter, Mr. Evan. To us undead mages, appearance isn't important. When the God of Death grants us great power, we also have to pay the price of our life force. Only when we lose all our life force can our true strength enter the ranks of the strong. This is the result that we undead mages dream of. So you don't need to be reserved about anything."

  Lailo shifted his gaze to me and said, "You haven't told me yet why you're here, Alik."

  I smiled and said, "We are just passing by on our way to the Beastman Empire in the Great Prairie. Now we are guests, what will you, as the host, serve us? Don't tell us that all your ghost magic family has is zombie meat to eat."

  Rai Roha burst out laughing and warmly wrapped his arm around my shoulder, saying: "Dear Alik, since you're here, I'll definitely bring out the best to treat you. Hmm... do you think roasted thigh is more suitable for you, or boiled human head? Or should I take some time to make some sauce intestines with you? Oh, of course, if you don't like human flesh, I'd be happy to specially prepare some tender and crispy fried maggots or pan-fry some ant eggs for you..."

  Lailo's words immediately made Xilu turn around and run to the side, vomiting violently. Fure also frowned and covered her nose with her hand, looking like she would have joined Xilu in vomiting if she hadn't had a strong willpower. I and Aven also furrowed our brows, only Dakuru remained expressionless. I couldn't help but think maliciously, was the Beastman Empire really used to these things?

  Leilo saw our expressions and burst out laughing, patting my shoulder heavily. "Hahaha, Yalik, you and your companions seem to be unable to enjoy these delicacies! I was just joking with you guys, the diet of us undead mages is actually the same as normal humans, we don't have the habit of eating these things, don't worry!"

  When I heard LeLo's words, I punched him hard and said angrily: "You little devil, you really have a bad taste, you must make us all disgusted before you are satisfied, are you afraid that we eat too much and will finish off your family?"

  Lei Lo smiled and bowed to everyone, then said: "Follow me, my place is not far from here. I'll treat you with the best beef and fresh tomatoes and potatoes. Although my cooking skills are not good, it's no problem to let everyone have a full meal."

  Lei Lo's home was not far away, and it turned out to be a very ordinary wooden house. Although there were no decorations and the layout was not very delicate, it was dry and comfortable. The food was already prepared, and soon it was served. We, who were a bit tired, immediately started eating with relish.

  "But, Alick, I do have a difficult matter that requires your assistance. While you were battling the Ice Snake King, I carefully observed from the side, and found that all of your strengths are not to be underestimated, especially Miss Furei and this Shaman Priest, their natural magic is exactly what we need to counter our undead magic. Therefore, I truly hope that you can lend a hand to help me resolve this matter."

  Xī Lù said palely from the side: "Although you treated us with food, but you are really too detestable. At first, you deliberately made us feel sick, so we won't help you."

  Evan said: "We can help you, but if your conditions are not enough to move us, we may really refuse."

  Furei said on the side: "We have important things to attend to, why bother causing so much trouble?"

  I glanced at Freya and saw her look of disgust, suddenly realizing that the life-loving elves naturally disliked necromancers, with both sides being in a hostile position, this was a natural reflection, an unavoidable fact.

  Seeing everyone's attitude, Leilo looked embarrassed and looked at me with a pleading gaze.

  "Lei Luo, you tell us what's going on first. Once we understand the whole situation, it won't be too late for us to decide." I also put down my utensils and said to Lei Luo.