That undead warlock has returned from the mines!

  When Zan returned to Brandon Rock City again, the news had spread throughout the city like a bird with wings. When Kadek rushed to the gate in short legs, Zan had already entered the gate under the "escort" of the guards.

  After seeing Jan, Kardak drew a cold breath, but his cunning little eyes only swept around, and the next moment this gray dwarf official immediately calmed down. He slowed down his pace, raised his hands high, and walked forward with big strides like their passionate and hospitable distant relatives.

  "Oh, Master, youve finally returned. Judging from your appearance, everything went smoothly, didnt it?"

  Under the gaze of other Grey Wardens, Cadek loudly spoke as he walked to Jowans side. He forced himself to suppress his fearful emotions, trying to make himself look like a proper "Branstone Castle Warden". For this, he had to show his attitude towards the mage in front of his subjects, neither too respectful nor too humble.

  Everything is under control.

  "In the depths of the tomb sleeps a Brain Eater."

  Jenn didnt react much to Kardaks rudeness, he just said it while hooking his finger. Then the mercenaries standing behind Jenn stepped forward in big strides and opened one of the bags they were holding. Soon, amidst the surprised exclamations of the surrounding gray dwarves, a blood-soaked, pointed snout, taller than the gray dwarves, fell out of it and dropped to the ground.

  "Weve already swept through the entire tomb, so you should be safe going back there to excavate now."

  "Oh, thats really great......"

  Upon hearing the good news brought by Jann, Kardel also revealed a joyful smile. Its worth noting that this mine was his biggest gamble; if he could successfully extract the white silver from there, Kardel would once again become the richest dwarf in all of Brandon Stone City. This would not only secure his precarious position as governor but also give him the opportunity to eliminate those who dared to covet his status and power.

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  As he said that, Kadek still felt a bit regretful. After all, according to Zhans words, the valuable things in the tomb were probably taken away by this dead spirit master. This gray dwarf official did not know that at this moment, Zhan was also very depressed. Because this time in that ghost tomb, Zhan didnt get any benefits at all.

  Enoa has a kind of psychic power that can dig out the secrets he wants to hide from someones soul. So he didnt bother with that idiot. As a result, after Enoa stole Landons secret, Zane was depressed to find that he had done it in vain this time.

  Cant help but admit, this Landon is indeed very thoughtful. From his soul, its known that when he was alive, he found several hidden places and sealed and buried all his remaining wealth. He also knew that the dark bottom was extremely dangerous, so to avoid being taken advantage of by outsiders, he simply hid on the surface. After successfully becoming a lich, he can come back for them later.

  Even if he fails to change careers, he can still hide his soul in his diary. If someone is unlucky enough to be possessed by him, he can use those things as bait to lure the other party to the ground.

  Its really a great idea... Now Zhan En suspects that Landon was killed because he had too many ideas... Those treasure burial locations, Enoia has already dug out from Landons soul, but the problem is that those things are on the surface, and Zhan En cant even take care of the underground city now, how can he run to the ground?

  Now Zhan is fortunate that he didnt recruit that guy, otherwise having such a "creative" subordinate would be a real pain... I guess Landons former companions were all killed off by his "ideas".

  "If it werent for your help, Im afraid we wouldnt be able to resume mining again. Weve already prepared the banquet...... Cough, cough!"

  Kardel didnt notice Jains depression, but instead continued to enthusiastically issue the invitation. However, before he could finish speaking, he was suddenly choked by a bloody aura and let out a loud cough. This made him glare at the two half-beastman mercenaries with dissatisfaction, but before Kardel could express his anger again, he stared wide-eyed in terror.

  Before seeking Janns help, Kadek had also contacted Vernas mercenary group. These mercenaries led by the dark elves were naturally familiar to him as well. However, what appeared before him now was no longer those seemingly well-trained mercenaries, but walking corpses. Their cyanotic skin and eyes that had completely lost their luster, shrouded in darkness, could tell - they had already completely lost their lives and become members of the undead.

  As he looked over here, Kadek felt a chill run down his spine. He pretended to turn his head and look in Vernas direction, but found that the dark elf didnt show any reaction to her subordinates situation. On the contrary, she was also standing behind Jarn like a servant, with a dejected expression on her face.

  The stone is on top!

  Kardek hastily withdrew his gaze, unaware of what had happened in the mine. But the current situation was already very clear, that is, the half-dark elf who was always garrulous but had a great ambition had already been finished with her mercenary group. Now they were just slaves and running dogs under the dead spirit master.

  Kardel swallowed hard, forcibly suppressing the heart that was jumping out of his chest. The Grey Dwarf wasnt one to betray trust easily, in fact those merchants who werent clever and cunning enough would pay the price for their foolishness soon after leaving Brandons Stone City. But the Necromancer was apparently even more terrifying, he wouldnt just torture your body, but also imprison your soul.

  Not even the evil grey dwarves can compare with it.

  Originally, Cardak had hoped to persuade Jenn to give up some of the reward through eloquent words, but now he no longer has this idea. Money is important, but its only useful if you have a life to spend it with, not to mention that theres also a coveted mine waiting for him.

  "Of course, Master, we dwarves have always been particular about our credit in business. Please rest assured that we have prepared a perfect stalactite column for you, located at the center of Brandon Stone Castle, where..."

  "You dont need to prepare for me."

  Before Cardic could say anything else, Jan had already raised his hand and interrupted him.

  "You just need to give me that vacant lot east of Brandon Stone Castle, and the rest is none of your concern."

  "Whats with the empty lot on the east side?"

  When Kedrick heard Jens words, he was stunned for a moment. He certainly knew the empty land east of Brandon Stone Castle, where there was originally a rich secret silver mine vein. However, it had been excavated eighty years ago. After mining, the mine was completely abandoned. Because it faces a cliff and backs onto a mountain wall, and is outside the protected area of Brandon Stone Castle, it is rarely visited on ordinary days. Except for a narrow stone path, it is basically isolated from the world.

  Kardel hadnt considered that before, but now it seemed like a perfect place for a necromancer. There he wouldnt have to worry about his experiments getting out of control and posing a threat to Brandons Rock, and at the same time he could use Jenns power to protect Brandons Rock, and now it seemed that the necromancer had the same idea.

  "Of course, no problem, Master!"

  A string of years flashed through the mind of the Dwarf Lord like lightning, and in the next moment, he spoke loudly as if a generous king was treating his subjects.

  "You can now have all the rights there, and I will let everyone in Brendenstone know that the brave warrior who helped us solve the problem is you. I can guarantee that they will have enough respect for you just like me."

  "Thats for sure."

  In the face of Cadreks passionate speech, Janen nodded indifferently, but his next sentence immediately made the originally somewhat pleased dwarf politician suddenly wilt.

  "Now, I think we should have a good talk about that part you promised me before."

  As time passed, Brandons Rock City fell silent once again. Most people had returned to their safe and cozy little nests, discussing the news brought by the law master while indulging in wonderful dreams. Although they were greedier and more evil than their distant relatives, the gray dwarves were also dwarves, and for them, there was nothing more satisfying and exciting than mining valuable minerals with their own hands.

  But all of this was meaningless to Zane, who stood on the empty lot east of Brandons Rock Castle, quietly gazing at the dark abyss in front of him. Beside him, Verna and several other mercenaries who had been transformed into undead creatures by the female demon stood motionless, guarding ten subterranean lizards loaded with ore and goods.

  These subterranean lizards are the only means of transporting goods deep underground, they are docile, obedient, their hard skin can withstand sword slashes, and their sharp claws can also pierce through rocks, pulling them to the ground to ensure stability. Moreover, their wide, low-slung body shape not only makes them a good mount but also allows them to carry enough cargo.

  Originally, Kardel and Jain had agreed on a cargo of eight lizards, but Jain generously pointed out that Vernas mercenary corps had also played a significant role in the process. Because according to their agreement, Kardel would have to pay her the remuneration previously negotiated with Verna.

  Kardel also knew that Jan was openly extorting, after all, now Verena seemed to have completely become Jans running dog. The Grey Dwarf wasnt foolish enough to fulfill obligations for a dead household. But what could Kardel do?

  In the end, the dwarf official meekly accepted his fate and added two more lizards to Janns cargo. He had just managed to secure this position and had no interest in accompanying the undead sorcerers entourage of walking corpses. Although it was unfair, that was how things worked in the dark realm - might made right. Here, strength was law, death was punishment, and there was nothing else.

  Jian raised his head and glanced at Verona, who was not far away. Since she woke up again, this dark elf hadnt said a word to him. But Jian knew what she was thinking. He had no guilt about turning her subordinates into undead creatures; it was the way of the dark elves survival. Jian believed that if he showed any weakness in front of Verona, she would be delighted to stab his heart with her sword.

  No matter what, he now has a qualified military expert. The Dark Elves combat skills are renowned in the Demon Realm, and their way of training warriors is also unique. From Vernas ability to train even half-orcs and bear gnomes into warriors, Jain thinks his choice isnt bad after all.

  "Enya."

  Thinking of this, Zhan En withdrew his thoughts and then softly called out his deputys name.

  "What time is it now?"

  Upon hearing Zhan Ens inquiry, Anuo took out her pocket watch again and glanced at it before responding.

  "Eleven fifty-eight, sir. I think they should be arriving soon."

  "They have indeed arrived."

  Facing Enyas answer, Zhan En nodded in satisfaction and then turned his head to look at the stone wall beside him.

  "Tick...tock......tick...tock..........."

  A faint sound came from behind the hard rock, and it drifted in the dark empty cave for a moment before disappearing completely. But Zhan En knew that this was not the point.

  The originally hard and smooth stone wall began to bulge like a balloon, the surface gravel started to fall off, followed by the stones below, the sound of pickaxes digging and hammering grew louder and louder, while the cave wall in front of me began to shake constantly.

  Finally, with a loud "crash", the stone wall was completely shattered, and a hole as tall as a person appeared in front of Zhan En. Amidst the scattered dust, a short figure was excitedly waving a pickaxe, letting out a "ga ga" cry.

  Seeing its appearance, a hint of smile flashed in Zhans eyes.

  The first step in conquering the North has finally begun.