"Never take the initiative to attack a Mage Tower that has an owner, and don't overestimate the moral limits of a Mage, unless you want to be like me. F * ck, 12 chain traps, aren't you afraid of killing yourself? As expected, Mages are all lunatics — Great Adventurer Jules."
From a certain perspective, this maxim has become an iron rule among adventurers. Especially this great adventurer who is renowned for his flirtatiousness and ability to escape. In one of his expeditions to a floating city in another dimension, he was dismembered into 13 pieces by a Great Arcanist's chain traps. He used his life to add the final annotation to his maxim, making it even more convincing.
Mages are creatures that pursue truth and knowledge throughout their lives. Their residences and Mage Towers are their research centers and treasure troves.
Therefore, when their research results and lives were in danger, they would lower their moral limits and lower their moral integrity. Their houses and laboratories were full of all kinds of traps and mechanisms, and they were the kind of magic traps that even great thieves couldn't break. For example, if they opened a door, it was very likely that they would be randomly thrown into another world.
The residences and Mage Towers of Legend-rank Mages are no less threatening than a Dragon's Den. Even the weakest Lich is at least a Legend-rank.
Thus, I am very curious. What kind of people would directly attack the residence of a Lich, especially when the Lich is obviously at home?
"Eliza?"
"… Two small teams of intruders. One of them is attacking from the front and the other one is climbing over the wall. Based on their skills and the weapons they are carrying, they should be Dark Elves. 7 Silver-rank and 3 Gold-rank. It is quite a luxurious formation. "
Eliza reports as expected. However, what I want to ask isn't this.
"Why did it explode? Didn't I say that it would be enough to set up some safe and quiet alarm system on the outer perimeter? With such a loud explosion at night, the Town Security will be here soon. "
Based on the requirements of the 《Town Security Action Guide (Wumianzhe Revised 6th Edition)》, upon hearing a loud explosion, they are to form a small team to investigate the scene within 5 minutes. Coincidentally, I am in the Central District of Sulfur Mountain City and it isn't too far from the Supreme Court. They should be here within 10 minutes at the very least.
"They will definitely use this opportunity to conduct a large search on us! Wouldn't those contraband items in our basement suffer?! "
The Town Security only had the power to enforce the law on the spot. If they wanted to search someone's house, they had to wait for a search warrant from their superior. The superior unit of the Town Security was the Law Enforcement Hall, and the superior unit of the Law Enforcement Hall was the Supreme Court. But why would I sign a search warrant and let the Town Security search my house …
Yes, from the start, I wasn't worried about those intruders. Instead, I was worried about those corrupt officials and unscrupulous merchants who didn't dare to report to the police when their illegal gains were stolen. If the Town Security were to make use of this opportunity to enter my old residence to investigate my background, I'm afraid that I would be thrown into Sulfur Mountain City's jail.
Elisa's poker face remained the same even after hearing my complaint.
"Yeah, didn't you want a 'safe' anti-theft system? According to your request, the periphery is only equipped with some engineering warning robots. "
"Then why did it explode?" Then, hearing the word 'safe', I suddenly understood.
"'Safe?' Don't tell me you're talking about safe goblin equipment on Gold Coin Street? Isn't that owned by the Beyar brothers? "
Of course, I know that shop. That safe goblin equipment shop had its business license revoked several times due to selling fake goods and explosives. Even now, it should still be operating without a license.
Of course, the reason why they named the shop was to scam people. There were indeed people who bought the wrong 'safe goblin equipment', but after a few accidents, where else would they buy it from? This brand became a negative example.
"Of course, I thought that it was because you wanted to take care of those brothers of yours, so you specially requested me to purchase it from there."
"They aren't my brothers! Other than exploding, what else can their things do? I would be crazy to ask you to purchase it from there! "
"I'm sorry, I misunderstood your meaning."
The maid apologized sincerely, but from the slight curve at the corner of her lips, I could tell that this half-demon on the outside was secretly gleeful. She definitely did it on purpose!
"I … Fine, I give up. You have really put in a lot of effort to torment me."
"As long as you pay up, I can guarantee that your life will be smooth sailing from now on."
"Hmph, don't even think about it. Do you think that I don't know how you demons do things? Paying up means that the contract is over. You want to regain your freedom? Don't even think about it. "
While we were chatting idly, the two teams got closer and closer. However, I didn't put it to heart.
"Have you found out the identity of the intruders? If you still haven't, I will cut off your funds. Hmph, don't think that I don't know that you embezzled the funds to buy your own things. You are already so old, yet you still like those light clothes. Hmph hmph, a steel virgin in a lace skirt? You need my pocket money to buy a doll … "
Halfway through my sarcasm, I couldn't continue. The black mist of resentment that seemed to materialize kept reminding me that I would be in big trouble in the next few days. For example, the experiment log that I was writing halfway was suddenly blown away by a strong gale, the energy pool's supplies mysteriously turned into dog food, the grease used to clean and care bones suddenly turned into natural asphalt, the Town Security that I was doing my daily routine suddenly fell from the sky, the judge robe that I wore to work suddenly had some lace and cartoon patterns on it …
… Thinking about this, a sense of sorrow descended from the heavens. Just who is the master and who is the servant? Should I really consider paying her off and kicking her out!
"Boom!!"
Yet another loud explosion interrupted my thoughts.
"What is this? Landmines? You actually bought this thing and placed it in the garden! "I took the opportunity to make things difficult for her. "Hmph, disobeying orders and violating our contract, I took this opportunity to deduct another 10 years of her salary."
"… That position, it should be the gnome's automatic sprinkler T130."
"Boom!!"
"Over here? Lawnmower? "
"No, it should be the entrance. The doorbell is' Loud Lord '?" Tilting her head, the girl pretended to be natural.
"It is indeed loud enough. Fortunately, I never press the doorbell … No, to think that you would even buy a safe brand doorbell. Are you planning to murder me for my money?"
"Boom!!" "Boom!!" This time, it was a series of explosions. I knew that the floor of the entrance would have to be completely changed. No, judging from the intensity of the explosions, it might be time for the entrance of my old house to be changed.
"This is? Shoe cabinet? "
Elisa nodded her head as if she was in pain. "Safe brand shoe cabinet XT-137. It is said that it can automatically help the owner choose, brush and polish their shoes … "
I couldn't help but rejoice that I am a Lich, floating when I walk and never wearing shoes. But then, I felt that something was amiss.
"That's not right, I didn't even buy any shoes, why did you buy a shoe cabinet??"
"Ah? Lord, it is my negligence. "
"Negligence in the murder plot? Your word games are getting better and better. "
"That is because you have taught me well."
"Sigh, my Evil Points have increased again. Looks like another one died … Let's hope that there are still those invaders alive. At the very least, I hope that they can enter the next experimental area and help me test the magic traps I set."
… …
Arunide is the second daughter of the third noble family of Morsblight City. Furthermore, she became a Gold-rank High Priestess Ross before 200 years old, which means that she is deeply favored by the Spider Mother. As the rising star of Morsblight City, she is used to looking down on others.
This time, she was instructed by her family to lead a team to Sulfur Mountain City to carry out a diplomatic mission. After careful consideration and investigation, she confirmed that it wasn't a scheme set up by one of the Priestesses in her family to get a higher position. Thus, she gladly accepted this mission.
"Foolish, filthy two-legged bedbugs, despicable males, to dare to reject the goodwill of the Spider Queen! Alright, do you not even have the right to become her slaves? Regret your decision in the flames of the Abyss. "
Even as a diplomatic envoy, she is still like most of her kin, looking down on creatures other than female Dark Elves. Thus, the diplomatic trade negotiation had no chance of success from the start.
But as Dark Elves, the spy mission that comes with it is just the beginning.
"All of you, go and carry out the mission that the Spider Queen has given me. Assassinate all of the people on this list if you can. As for those that you can't, gather intelligence. "
Thus, these few days, the Town Security has been receiving complaints about fellow Dark Elves appearing in the city, putting them in a passive position.
"That bunch of bitches who wear ridiculous uniforms and believe in the Holy Light. Just looking at those fools who betrayed the Spider Queen makes me feel nauseous … As long as we use this opportunity to get rid of them, the Spider Mother will definitely bestow more rewards to us!"
But to Arunide, carrying out the family's spy mission is just a side mission. Her true goal is to make the subordinates sent by the family fight for her and fight for more benefits for her.
But before she could find trouble with those weirdos who believe in the Holy Light, a partner from Chrome City was unexpectedly caught.
"Foolish male, he died because he was too stupid and weak. But if he were to say anything, it would be a huge problem. If Sulfur Mountain City were to get hold of this, the diplomatic team of Morsblight City would be expelled. Not only would it be embarrassing, the investigation and assassination mission would fail at the same time. Also, if our secret were to be discovered by the other party …"
Thinking about the torture the family inflicts on those who failed and the punishment the Spider Queen inflicts on the weak, turning them into a half-human half-spider monster … Arunide couldn't help but tremble.
But luckily, the wise Spider Mother is still watching over her. The mark she left on the male shows that he was brought out of the unconquerable Volcano Prison and brought to this strange old house.
Even after hearing that this is the house of a Lich, she didn't back down.
"It is just another foolish male. Are you all virgins who have never enjoyed the service of the beautiful male Mages in the family? To actually fear a Mage? So what if he is a Legend-rank Mage? We are Dark Elves, natural born killers of magic. Two of us are Gold-rank Shadow Dancers and a Spider Queen Priestess. We can kill him in an instant … "
But at this moment, she doesn't have the calmness and confidence she had when she set off.
"Explosions, explosions, explosions, doorbells explode, shoe pads explode, even pebbles by the roadside explode … What kind of place are we in?"
A Gold-rank Shadow Dancer who is as strong as her is lying on the cold floor. Her head has a hole in it and her skull has been blown away. Blood and brain matter are flowing out continuously. Cause of death …
"The powerful Blood Flower Ah Xidi actually died to an exploding clothes rack. Will anyone believe this? How am I going to explain to the family that we lost our strongest assassin just like that. In less than 3 minutes, only 3 out of the 2 teams of elites survived and we didn't even see our opponent. "
The survivors don't dare to advance anymore. When Ah Xidi was killed by the clothes rack, they don't even dare to retreat. They can only form a circle to guard against the explosion.
But very soon, she doesn't have to worry anymore.
Because in front of her, a floating figure appears from the darkness. Silver Frost Magic and black Death Magic are lingering around his skeleton. A purple soulfire is burning fiercely in his eye sockets. The voice formed by the vibrations of magic is cold and despairing.
"Greetings, test subject 17893, test subject 17894, test subject 17895. Welcome to my laboratory. Un, please remember your serial numbers. From today onwards, this will be your new name. This will also be your home for the rest of your lives. I hope that I can let you experience the warmth of a home."
The Lich's voice is synthesized using magic. It is impossible to distinguish whether it's a man or a woman. There are no fluctuations of emotions, as though he is announcing a fact that everyone knows. The way he looks at her doesn't have the desire of a man or the jealousy of a woman. If there is anything, it is just an interest in her biological structure.
Inexplicably, looking at the pair of cold eyes that are burning like will-o '-wisps, Arunide remembers the advice of her grandmother who hurt her the most.
"In the eyes of the world, we Dark Elves are evil, dangerous and crazy. But in the face of true evil, we are just pitiful lambs waiting to be slaughtered …"
"Grandmother, I finally understand your lamentation. But it is a pity that it is too late … There is no good or evil, no joy or hate. Just the gaze of an experimental animal, is this true evil? "
Before losing consciousness, this is the final sigh of the rising star of Morsblight City, the second daughter of the third noble family, Arunide.
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