Liu Huang Mountain City is a good place. This is what the entire underground world acknowledges.
To explain what kind of place Liu Huang Mountain City is, I have to first explain what kind of place the underground world is.
The Land of Exile, this is probably the consensus of all the surface races.
The underground world is a hollow area under the Aichy Continent. Its surface area is incalculable and its terrain is so complicated that it is impossible to measure. It is said that there is a tunnel that leads straight to the abyss of Hell.
At first, there weren't many residents but as the times changed, it became a gathering place for those who were exiled.
The Elves had exiled the Dark Elves, the Dwarves had exiled the Grey Dwarves, the Gnomes had exiled the Wild Gnomes, and nearly 40% of the Beastmen had been driven here by other races. Even the powerful Dragons had exiled the ferocious Red Dragons and the cunning Black Dragons. It was said that there were also Volcano Giants exiled by the Titans.
The hegemons of the surface, humans, are no exception. Although they exiled their own kind, their composition is the most complex. Witches, heretics, cultists, wizards, necromancers, revolutionaries, demon worshippers, scientists. It seems that the underground world has become their trash heap.
Time passed and today, the underground world is so complex that it is impossible to calculate but there is one point that is publicly acknowledged.
Here, there is no order, the fist is the biggest, the winner is the king and the loser is the slave.
Even in the chaotic Chaos Faction, this place is the most chaotic. The underground world has been at war for many years and the underground city lords have been attacking cities and territories non-stop.
They pillage territories, steal food, attack cities and turn the residents into slaves. Of course, the countries on the surface are similar but due to the restraint of the Order Gods Church and the Kingdom Parliament, peace is the main theme. However, the underground world, the abandoned land of the Gods, has never stopped fighting.
Those who are able to survive in the chaotic underground world, if placed on the surface, aren't weaklings.
Well, using the game guide's explanation, the underground world is a high level dangerous area opened in the middle of the game. Only players above level 40 are allowed to form parties to enter.
Most of the underground cities, due to the complex composition of races, tend to be dominated by a certain race.
But Liu Huang Mountain City is a little different.
This mountain city located by the Sulfur River doesn't have a long history. At most, it is only 130 years old. In the eyes of the long-lived races, it is just a flash of light.
But, they have achieved something that the surrounding Underground Lords couldn't achieve for thousands of years.
There were no wars, no nobles, no oppression.
There wasn't even a ruling race here. City Lord Adam Han was once a very famous hero, but as a human, he was a lone City Lord. Humans were considered a minority here, and this city didn't even have a ruling class of nobles.
And this guy, who was jokingly called a head full of muscles, was even more famous for having no interest in power or territory.
Unlike other Underground Cities, which often have over ten thousand soldiers, Sulfur Mountain City only has a few hundred Honor Guards and Public Security Troops. The strongest military force is the City Law Enforcement Brigade, which is mainly made up of Dark Elves, or Town Security Brigade for short. However, their full strength is only 800 people.
In the chaotic underground world, hoping for peace and weakness are synonymous. Being backed by the Sulfur Mine, Sulfur Mountain City's weak defensive capabilities naturally attracted the attacks of the other underground city lords.
But after a few battles, there was no longer any need to look elsewhere.
The reason? His fist was just hard enough.
No army? Actually, there was no need.
Ein Mezus, the Ancient Red Dragon with the 'reputation' of Veron's Calamity, lives in the Sulfur Mine behind Sulfur Mountain City. This evil dragon who once destroyed numerous human empires, for some reason, became the guardian beast of this city.
Adam Han was one of the most famous heroes of the current generation. He had once slain the Undead Emperor Lord Yongye and saved the world. Even in the Underground City, he had single-handedly destroyed an Underground City of Dark Elves. There were forty to fifty thousand Dark Elves there, as well as several hundred thousand other species. Adam Han himself was probably the most famous Enemy of Ten Thousand.
Legend has it that Emperor Lord Yongye is the only SemiGod Undead Emperor in the current era. Then, the one who defeated him, Adam, is naturally a SemiGod. Thus, Adam is one of the strongest candidates of the current era.
Great Saint Marguerite, with the honorary title 'Child of Heaven', the Great Saint who sealed Lord Yongye together with Adam. It is said that she can summon an entire Angel Army by herself.
It is said that the Underground Lords who once attacked Sulfur Mountain City didn't even get to see the walls of Sulfur Mountain City before they were 'persuaded to retreat' by a Head …
It is said that as long as the Three Heads of Sulfur Mountain City exist, Sulfur Mountain City is indestructible.
In my System, these three fellows are LV200-300 Bosses with perfect models. Not to mention now, even after 3-4 expansion packs, they are still considered to be extremely powerful characters. They are far from what the surrounding LV80-90 City Lords who barely entered the Legend-rank can deal with.
It is because of this powerful protection and the absence of an oppressive class that this place became a pure land in the chaotic underground world.
Just military strength isn't enough. The Great Saint, as the administrator, manages this place in an orderly manner. As for the High Judge, Wumianzhe, yep, that's me, I single-handedly created the fairest and most just law in the entire Aichy.
As for the City Lord, Adam, most of the time, he just does what he does best, being an idle mascot.
Coincidentally, I, who is familiar with the Three Heads, am also one of the founders of Sulfur Mountain City.
When I was questioned by the Town Security, I didn't lie. I am a good employee with a proper job, the highest judge of Sulfur Mountain City!
Although after dying 3 times, most of my memories have become scattered and scattered, memories can't be retrieved. Knowledge doesn't require many carriers, so most of it was left behind.
My knowledge as a lawyer and judge in my previous life allowed me to be ahead of this era in terms of theory and experience. Thus, the law and legal system that I created for Sulfur Mountain City has become the model for the entire underground world. Even the surface world sends scholars to study it.
Racial conflicts caused by the mixing of different races? I copied Martin Luther King's' I have a dream 'and carved it on the city square and city gates. Everyone who enters and exits the city has to read it. This is just the first step.
On the legal level, I made racial discrimination a heavy crime. Then, I borrowed a series of policies to deal with racial conflicts and used a few idiots as an example to others. At least on the surface, Sulfur Mountain City has achieved an unbelievable level of racial equality in the entire Aichy continent.
Being interested in sociology, I know that as long as a rule is recognized on the surface and runs for a long time, the people of the world will get used to its existence and it will become a true law and morality.
As an undying undead, what I don't lack the least is time and energy. Through many years of subtle influence, at least in Sulfur Mountain City, everyone has the same subconscious.
A relatively harmonious relationship between the different races is the foundation of Sulfur Mountain City's prosperity. The next step is law and order.
Murder, robbery and other serious crimes? In other underground cities, one only needs to pay for killing someone. Many rich merchants and nobles don't even see other races as humans. But here, in this city where there are no nobles, there is no pardon for the death penalty. Thus, under the heavy punishment, law and order have effectively improved.
Of course, necessary violence can't be avoided. A strange Dark Elf Knight Order that was chased out of their hometown due to their belief in the Holy Light became the best foundation for law and order. As for me, I have also invested a large amount of resources into it, turning it into the trusted guards of the citizens.
Although sometimes, I regret it. Due to the Town Security being too well-equipped and powerful, my daily missions have become more and more difficult and the frequency of me being locked up has also increased … Cough cough, let's not talk about how I shot myself in the foot. Let's continue talking about this new era underground city that is the culmination of a Transcender's blood and sweat.
The most troublesome religious conflict in other regions? Hehe, it is indeed difficult to deal with the other cities. Because in the Aichy Continent where true Gods exist, their rulers are usually believers of a certain God. After prejudging their stance, how can they maintain fairness? If one side oppresses the other, naturally, there will be endless conflicts.
And in this city … of the three heads, Red Dragon Ein Mezus believes in Dollar, City Lord Adam Han is a famous non-believer, and Lord Saint believes in Knowledge and Adam …
Yep, that's right, Lord Saint has been 'secretly in love' with Lord Hero for a very long time, to the point where everyone knows about it, to the point where even Little Red and I can't stand it anymore. That's why we caused two huge weddings.
Of course, I don't deny that I have my own selfish motives. Other than the Evil Points that cause a huge mess, seeing Adam's stupid face that is on the verge of tears is what makes me the happiest.
Alright, I went off topic again. Let's continue talking about our Underground City.
The beliefs of the three heads aren't reliable, and if I were to forcefully say that I do have a belief, it would be something along the lines of 'let the sinners get what they deserve' or 'let the innocent receive the protection of the law' in my previous world. Thus, I set up an unimaginable freedom of belief in Sulfur Mountain City.
"Freedom of belief is the will of the individual. Preaching is allowed in the city, but no religious organization is allowed to use force to force people to believe in their religion. Those who disobey will be banished from Sulfur Mountain City."
There are believers of Demons, Holy Light, Mother Earth, there are all kinds of altars and temples, but as long as they use the name of belief to oppress others, they will be punished severely.
While the other Underground Cities are prone to scheming against each other, political power struggles, endless battles of belief between churches, and the plundering of the weak by the strong, our Sulfur Mountain City's rule is extremely stable. The laws are perfect, and the administrative efficiency is high. It is peaceful and orderly, attracting countless citizens and merchants, making it even more prosperous. Naturally, it became the so-called Underground Paradise.
Actually, it doesn't mean that this place is really good. It is just that the other Underground Cities are too chaotic, making this place look better.
As the symbol of chaos, the Underground City and the Underground World continuously allow resources and talents to flow into our city, thus, Sulfur Mountain City became even more prosperous.
In fact, even the Holy Church on the surface was astonished at how peaceful this chaotic land was. They sent out Holy Knights and priests to learn from this place. Some Holy Knights were astonished by the coexistence of so many different species, and some were even willing to stay here permanently to study the "Holy Light's Blessing Tome" while spreading the Holy Light's radiance to reform the "evil Underground residents".
As a Lich, I hated these Holy Knight and Priests the most. Sometimes, I even wanted to take off my mask and tell them that the 'Treasured Book of Order' that you see as the 'Treasured Book of Holy Light' was personally created by an evil and chaotic Lich. Would their faith collapse because of this?
At this moment, when I was being captured, this body of skin became my best shield.
No one would have expected that the just and honest Supreme Judge Wumianzhe who would never make a mistake was actually the same person as the Lich Roland who always caused trouble and was even thought to have water in his head.
When I was appointed as the head of the Supreme Court, I insisted on wearing my mask no matter what because due to the existence of this unreliable Evil Lich System, I was destined to be unable to maintain my prestige. As the judge who wields the balance, prestige and authority are the most important.
A Codex without authority and fear is just a useless piece of paper.
At this moment, the prestige accumulated over the years came into effect.
Now, I am standing here without saying a word. Under the many years of prestige, the Town Security doesn't dare to check whether I am real or fake. Even their legs and stomachs are trembling.
I turn around and look at the Successful Captain, Diana Sphinx.
"S … Lord!!"
Not bad, her voice is trembling too. As expected, she is feeling guilty.
I am their superior's superior's superior's superior, but it is definitely not just because my official rank is higher than theirs. They are members of the Town Security Enforcer Team and the Town Security Enforcer Team is a subsidiary of the Hall of Law Enforcement and the Hall of Law Enforcement is a subsidiary of the Supreme Court. As for me, Wumianzhe, I am the highest judge cum the head of the Supreme Court.
In the Codex that I created, the Town Security Enforcer Team, as a lower level law enforcement agency, doesn't have independent law enforcement powers. They can only listen to the commands of the higher authorities. If they want to carry out a large-scale law enforcement operation like 'Strike Down', they have to report it to the Hall of Law Enforcement and the Hall of Law Enforcement has to at least report it to the Supreme Court.
And I, as the head of the Supreme Court, have yet to receive the documents to report it!
"… Overstepping my authority?"
Of course, it is overstepping my authority. I blew up the Town Security's base yesterday and started the Strike Down today. How would I have the time to report and get approval? Even if I wanted to report it, I would have to sort out the documents from the rubble first. This is a huge project!
I seem to be muttering to myself, but Diana's face pales in an instant.
"No matter how beautiful the rhetoric is, the power of law enforcement is the violent action of public authority and the law enforcers are the violent tools of the ruler. If this tool has a brain and acts recklessly, then it is time for this tool to be scrapped."
This is my famous saying and it is also the warning on the first page of every Town Security member's work manual.
I reckon that they are intending to launch a surprise attack first and then follow up the procedures afterwards. In the past, the Hall of Law Enforcement and the Supreme Court would turn a blind eye to it. But unfortunately, they didn't expect my sudden appearance to be caught red-handed by my superior.
I just stare at them quietly. The originally dark Dark Elves' faces have turned so pale that they can be compared to the Undead in terms of beauty.
Overstepping my authority? No matter what the consequences are or what the reason is, the act of the Town Security Enforcers acting on their own is extremely vile. Today, you can overstep your authority to strike down the Town Security, but tomorrow, can you overstep your authority to besiege the City Lord's residence?
Based on the laws of Sulfur Mountain City, the cheapest outcome for these fellows who overstep their authority is to be banished from Sulfur Mountain City.
The Dark Elves are in a desperate situation. If it were any other officer, they might be able to bend the rules and punish them after the incident. But the person in front of me is the miracle creator who turned the illusory Codex of Justice into a tangible power like Holy Light. He himself is the symbol of the Codex of Justice, but I have never heard of him going easy on them.
City Defense Team Captain Diana's face is filled with bitterness, but it is time for her to stand up.
"After working so hard for so long, the 'evil' Dark Elves finally received the recognition of the citizens, is it all going to go down the drain? After leaving the city, I have to go outside to live a bloody life … How am I going to explain this to my sisters who trusted me? "
The young lady's red lips are already bleeding from her biting and her purple eyes are filled with tears. Thinking of the days of fighting outside and the fact that she and her tribe are about to be banished from the happy home and good days that they finally found, the beautiful face of the Dark Elf contorts in pain.
"Lord … It is all my personal decision! If you want to punish me, please punish me alone! "The strong Town Security Team Captain throws away her dignity and kneels down to plead for mercy.
"Big Sister Diana!"
"It isn't Big Sister's fault, we are doing this for the safety of Sulfur Mountain City!"
"That's right, what right do you have to punish us!"
Surrounding their Team Captain, the surrounding Town Security Knight is agitated. Some of them are already glaring angrily at me, as though they are about to rebel or riot. Thus …
"Incantation of Law: Silence!!"
Following my words, an inexplicable magic comes into effect. In the void, a silver gavel falls and the entire land trembles.
As the silver ripples spread, not only does all of the voices disappear, the raging emotions of the crowd also vanish into thin air.
In this mystical world, when the belief in the concepts of Order and Holy Light can become the source of power, how can the belief in the Codex of Law and Justice lack the support of supernatural powers?
Although, when I was in the midst of the trial, when the 4th Soul Imprint of Justice was formed, the one who was the most shocked is probably me. Without a doubt, this means that the Codex of Law that I single-handedly created has been recognized by the origin of this world, becoming a part of the Power of Order.
Laws are power, words exist, and the rules of this world are laws. We are in control of the rules and the Codex of Law. My words are the rules of this world.
This is the Incantation of Law.
A unique creation of the Incantation of Law and Magic. Although it is derived from the Mages' Incantation of Truth and the Priests' Divine Arts of Discipline, as long as the conditions for its usage are met, its might is much greater.
At this moment, I am adjudicating a case. These Town Security are the defendants and this narrow alley is my court.
When I say silence, all living beings must silence and listen to my Incantation of Law.
The Dark Elves' innate magic resistance is meaningless in front of my Incantation of Law. No one can understand their words. It is as though their body and mind are immersed in ice water, sending chills down their spines. They calm down in an instant.
Only then do they remember that the person in front of them is not only the Supreme Judge, but also an Archmage with unfathomable powers.
The Incantation of Law that he created by combining Magic and Law has become a unique type of law-based magic. Its fame has spread far and wide, even attracting the Archbishops and Sages of the Surface to learn it. The Supreme Court has also become a holy land where only Gold-ranked experts can learn the secrets of the Incantation of Law.
He created the three advanced jobs of Justice Knight, Judge and Incantation of Law. They are comparable to the Holy Light Knight, Red-robed Archbishops and Ascetics that the Holy Church is so proud of.
"How scary … My magic resistance skin is disregarded."
"I am unable to analyze his magic level, and I can't even feel any magic ripples, but he is at least Saint-level."
In their eyes, disobeying the order is equivalent to challenging the authority of the entire Sulfur Mountain City. Even if they were to escape, they might not be able to escape from the hands of the Supreme Judge. In front of the Dark Elves seems to be a hopeless situation where they will be exiled.
In front of a hopeless situation, everyone lowers their heads, waiting for me to decide.
"Lord! Seeing that I have served Sulfur Mountain City for so many years, please only punish me! "With a sobbing tone, Diana kneels down.
With a respectable female Knight kneeling, how can the other Knight remain standing? Thus, a bunch of them kneels down in front of me.
Aiyo, looking at this scene of sisterly love, even I am a little moved.
Actually, the Town Security Team Leader Diana is also a LV81 Legend-rank Great Knight. Her strength is definitely above the current me. The reason why she is so pathetic, other than her guilty conscience, is also due to the effects of the God Equipment.
This silver robe was enchanted by me when I was at my peak. Originally, it was meant to be used to scare people. Later on, when I became a judge, I used it to pressure criminals. After comprehending the Law Incantation, the Excellent-grade robe that I was wearing back then somehow became a SemiGod Equipment.
【SemiGod Equipment: Dignity of Justice (Bound)】
【Defense: 10 points (Even steel armor only has 5 points of defense. For a cloth armor robe to be able to reach this level of defense is already ridiculous.】
【Special Effect 1, Self-Judgment of a Sinner: Causes the sinner to feel guilty and guilty. As time passes, the sinner will fall into a state of fear and helplessness. The heavier the crime and the more guilt one feels, the better the effect. Those who are innocent will ignore this effect.】
【Special Effect 2, Iron Mask of the Judge: The wearer's charm is fixed at 100. Resistance to charm, detection, and illusory spells + 20.】
【Special Effect 3, the wearer's conditions are insufficient to activate it.】
【Special Effect 4, the wearer's strength is insufficient to activate it.】
【Weight of the God Equipment, Cursed Gavel: The wearer must possess the identity of a judge and a law enforcer to carry out their duties impartially. If they were to break the law due to personal reasons and speak nonsense, the robe will turn into an inextinguishable God Flame, destroying the wearer's soul and physical body.】
【Please use the authority in your hands cautiously. The moment the gavel falls, it doesn't just decide the rise and fall of an individual, but also the dignity of justice and justice. — Wumianzhe of the Supreme Court.】
In the Aichy Continent, equipment of SemiGod Equipment and above are so troublesome. They have a single but powerful effect, but they also come with troublesome God Equipment Curses.
This robe is just like that. Normal robes don't have the slightest increase in magic effects or intelligence, but it comes with a few extremely powerful effects.
The first effect saves me a lot of trouble during the trial. No matter if it is a serial killer or an underworld tycoon, as long as they still have a shred of conscience, in front of me, they are just like a little chicken that huddles up into a ball. The second effect is the same as directly ignoring the investigation of my true identity.
As for the God Equipment Curses that prevent me from breaking the law and being unable to lie, it isn't a big deal to me. Firstly, I am a single person, so how can I break the law due to personal reasons?
Taking a step back, if I want to lie, a word game is enough. A lie that can be exposed at any moment would instead fall into the lower class.
"I never lie, but that doesn't mean that you can understand the true meaning of my words. Don't blame me if you misunderstand it." Even though the SemiGod Equipment Curses are ineffective against me, the might of the curse is still there.
Now, the law enforcers who believe in the Holy Light are overstepping their authority. Under the might of the SemiGod Equipment, the guilt in their hearts turns into invisible chains and heavy burdens, causing them to be unable to stand up straight.
I reckon that just by standing there, the pressure that I am giving them is no less than a dragon's might. Furthermore, the pressure will increase as the trial progresses. However, if I were to continue pressuring them now, I might end up seeing the girls peeing their pants on the streets.
That should be enough. If I really push them too far, even a dog will jump over a wall. I don't intend to chase them out of the city.
Thus, I turn around and leave behind a sentence.
"I am just passing by on the way and didn't see anything. Tomorrow, get your Captain to come and settle the paperwork. "
The moment I finish my sentence, cries of joy and thanks come from behind me.
"Thank you, Lord!!"
The moment I turn around the corner, the Elves have already collapsed onto the ground. Some of them are already hugging each other and crying, celebrating the fact that we have survived the crisis. However, under my mask, I am smiling.
"Lord Wumianzhe might look scary, but he is actually a good person."
"It was so scary just now! Momo feels like she is about to suffocate. Big Sister Ana, let Momo lean on her. "
"Darn lass, don't touch her. You are so perverted. Go and look for that Lilith Milan."
The listening device that I left behind … Cough, the mischievous wind brought their discussions to my ears.
"Listening to the complaints of my subordinates seriously is the responsibility of a superior. I don't know who is saying bad things about me. What if I get the wrong person … This lass is called Daisy, right? She really knows how to talk. Of course, I am a good person. " Thus, my mood becomes much better and I decide to lighten the punishment. However, I immediately know that my mood will worsen.
That is because, at the corner of the street, my loyal maid Eliza has been waiting for a long time.
"Master, have you changed your mind? You actually let them off? "
"The law is dead, but humans are alive. Laws that are not flexible or humane will cause the heavens to be angry and the people to resent them sooner or later. Their actions and motives are innocent. It is just that their procedure is illegal. Banishing them would be too much. Watch how I deal with them properly. I will raise my Killing Mace up high and then lightly drop it down. This is the way of a superior. Learn more."
"Truth?" I twist my mouth in disdain. The venomous-tongued maid, my number one loyal lackey, ignores my pleasantries and smugness once again.
"… It's so boring to play them to death in one go. Haha, what a great harvest today. Not only did I succeed in my daily mission, I even managed to obtain the Town Security's weakness and a favor. Heh, little lass, watch how I deal with you tomorrow. You actually dare to steal the food that I, Ah Bao, am eating."
Of course, I remember that lass named Diana, the evil woman who stole Ah Bao's bone from my hands.
Tomorrow, when you report to the Supreme Court, I will let you know what it means for a superior to make things difficult for you, what it means for non-violent sexual harassment, what it means for the office to be miserable!
Chase you out of the city? A Dark Elf Holy Knight who worships the Holy Light is probably the only one in the entire Underground World. If so, wouldn't I lose a hard-to-come-by toy and a useful tool?
Eliza sighs helplessly.
"As expected, I really can't have any hope in your conscience. You're really evil."
"No, I am a good person! One day, I will turn my Evil Points into Justice Points. Then, I will work hard to do good deeds. That way, I can have a good reputation! "
From a certain standpoint, this is also because of that messed up System of mine … To earn Evil Points, I must do bad deeds. But how can I have a good reputation by doing bad deeds? I even have to wear an iron mask at work …
Forget about that, I really can't stand it. It's still …
"… It's all because of that darned mask and robe. It's actually a God Equipment set. When beautiful women see me, they are either scared half to death or scared to the point of peeing. It's all because of this that I still don't have a girlfriend even at my age."
"No, what's wrong isn't the mask and dressing but your brain. An Undead Lich looking for a girlfriend? … Hehe, I really can't laugh at this joke. Right, I heard that when you were still a human, you were also a bachelor … Although reality is cruel, master, please don't run away from it. "
"Hmph, I'm not afraid of scaring you. There is still a girl who said that she wants to marry me."
"Aiyo, which necrophilia has such a heavy taste … No, I understand, it must be an immature loli, agreeing to marry just by giving her a candy. But, to be so unpopular that he has to lie to a loli to satisfy his pride, isn't that a little too pitiful … Aiyaya, master, why does your face look so terrible? Could it be that Eliza guessed correctly again?"
"Bastard Eliza! I … I want to be a good person too! I want a girlfriend too! "
Thus … This time, the citizens of Sulfur Mountain City were fortunate to see the head of their Supreme Court running away in tears.
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