A Necromancer Who Just Wants to Plant Trees

Chapter 704: Who Is Matthew?

Translator: Lonelytree

As the South was currently at war, according to the rules of the secret war order, registered mages like Matthew had to report to the Alliance when they moved across regions.

This was because every move of the registered mage represented the attitude of the registered place to the outside world. The purpose of reporting was to avoid unnecessary disputes.

Of course, this clause was actually quite loose for mages.

It was fine if he didn’t report it.

However, out of respect for the Alliance, he still made a trip to the Alliance office in the Cauldron House.

Through the mechanical dwarf David, Matthew reported his upcoming visit to the Watcher Highland to the Alliance.

The procedure was very fast.

It was done in a few minutes.

A moment later.

David handed Matthew a Wartime Magic Pass.

At the same time.

He also brought another piece of news:

” After the Silver Council learned that you were going to the Watcher Highland, they were very interested in this trip. They asked me to ask you if you intend to intervene in the current chaos in the Watcher Highland?

” Frankly speaking, the Silver Council has been paying attention to the plight of the Watcher Highlands, but due to the lack of manpower, it’s difficult for them to send mages of sufficient weight to assist the Druid Order in dealing with the increasingly rampant Order of Withering and the Order of Calamity.

” Currently, the Alliance has sent a ‘Hall Mage’ to the Watcher Highland to solve the problem. However, the ‘Hall Mage’ is from an academic school and lacks practical experience. The Silver Council is worried that he won’t be able to solve the problem alone. Therefore, after learning that a practical person like you is going to the Watcher Highland, they hope that you can work with the Hall Mage to calm the current chaos there.

” If you are willing to accept this commission, the Silver Council will give you a generous reward. You can choose any settlement method- gold coins or knowledge points. Both are fine.”

David, the mechanical dwarf, recounted the Silver Council’s request in one breath.

Matthew’s expression remained unchanged.

However, he secretly frowned in his heart.

He didn’t want to get involved. He just wanted to check on Lara and Eli and make sure they were safe.

If he was free.

He would also check out the remnants of the Scar of the Dead in the Watcher Highland to gain practical experience for the subsequent Umbrella Project.

Hence, he thought for a moment and tried his best to be tactful.

” I’m sorry, but I have another purpose for this trip. I’m afraid it’ll be difficult for me to divert my attention to solve the current predicament of the Watcher Highland.”

David blinked.

“Aren’t you willing to hear the reward?”

Matthew smiled and replied politely,

“Then tell me.”

In fact, he had already made up his mind. No matter how much the Silver Council offered, he had to find a way to reject it.

” One million gold coins. You will be paid in cash.”

David said.

Matthew opened his mouth slightly, but no sound came out.

“Is one million all mine?”

He couldn’t believe it.

David said calmly,

” Of course, the Silver Council never plays word games.

” That hall mage belongs to the northernmost floating city and isn’t under the jurisdiction of the Silver Council, so theoretically, he can’t get the reward from the Silver Council.

” There’s also a little trickery. Compared to all mages, the Silver Council would prefer a registered mage like you to solve the problem. This involves some unpresentable power struggles within the Alliance.

” But you don’t have to worry too much. Although you’re a registered mage and theoretically under the jurisdiction of the Silver Council, because of Lady Isabelle, the Silver Council is only your nominal superior. So, no matter if you refuse or accept this commission, no one will dare to cause you any trouble.”

Perhaps it was because he had more dealings with Matthew.

David was very honest.

Matthew also voiced his doubts.

” So, is this the reason why the Silver Council chose me?”

David shook his head.

” That’s not it. I entrusted you to do this because it was a coincidence. Since you were going over, I was sent to ask for your opinion. It’s that simple.”

Matthew asked,

” What if I don’t have any plans to visit the Watcher Highland in the near future?”

David said,

” Then we can only count on that mage to save the Druids of the Highland Watchers.

” I know this sounds a little unreasonable, but the Alliance is indeed short of manpower. Before this, when the Earth Society was attacked and asked for help from the Alliance, the Alliance immediately sent two mages from the ‘Evasion Squad’ over.

“The two mages had killed quite a number of cultists in the Watcher Highland.

“But the problem was…

“The number of cultists in the Watcher Highland was a little too much, and the Evaporation Squad was busy with their business. The two mages left after killing a wave.

“Not long after.

“The Druid Church was besieged even more severely.

“The cultists appeared like a tide and attacked the headquarters of the Earth Society like crazy.

“Cross City was shaken by the storm and fell overnight.

“After that.

“According to the principle of proximity, the Alliance wanted to send Goode, a registered Mage from Jiline City, and Winter Moon, a registered Mage from Jade Court, to work together to quell the chaos in the Watcher Highland.

“But the problem was…

“Goode had been studying the longevity spell and had not come out. The Alliance’s commission had no effect on him at all.

“Lady Winter Moon was also unable to escape due to the Scar of the Dead that was becoming increasingly active in Jadeite Court.

“This matter dragged on for a long time, and the Silver Council still could not find a suitable candidate.”