Chapter 165: 164 Shani’s Wager!

Chapter 165 164.Shani’s Wager!
Time advanced to the next day, and as Tris’s Alchemy Hut reopened for business at eight o’clock in the morning, players who were impatiently waiting for the new products to hit the shelves so that they could hurry up and complete the Black Iron Trial finally saw the item of their dreams.

Sufficient quantities of Burning Oil were placed on the shelves, and then the players waved their gold coins to buy them all.

This time, the Oil of Burning was an “upgraded” version with better quality Fire Gel, and as the chief apprentice of the Alchemy Hut, the leader of the Big Pigeon patted his chest and guaranteed that the efficiency of killing Elite Ghouls would only be higher with this product.

The other apprentice alchemists also persuaded their brothers to buy more.

There was a reason why they were so proactive in selling, the cunning Tris had linked their pay to the hut’s turnover.

For every item sold, the players who were currently already contributing to the Alchemy Lodge would receive a payment.

Although it wasn’t much, compared to the players who didn’t currently have a stable means of income in the game, working for His Excellency the Blood Vulture Archduke was acceptable.

However, even with the important Oil of Burning and the bullets that are specially designed to deal with vampires, not everyone can successfully complete the Black Iron Trial as well as Little Reed and Stick, these aids only increase the success rate, it is not 100% effective.

Both Lumina and Stick repeatedly emphasized in their posts to make sure to practice their respective primary skills to a minimum of proficiency before going into the challenge.

But that couldn’t stop the players’ flirtatious hearts.

The main point was that everyone else had already passed, so if I was still stuck, wouldn’t that prove that I was a rookie?

However the paradox is that who can admit to being a rookie in the online world?
“No way? Brother Mudhead, you’re going to try too?”

In front of the Alchemy Hut, Happy Stick, who had run to join in the fun and stand in the street in passing, saw an old acquaintance, and he said in surprise as he pulled down Dirthead Juho, who was happily chatting in the crowd with his hands behind his back just like the park’s oldest man:

“Aren’t you three casual plus administrative players? How come you also came to engage in power trials ah? Isn’t it fun to be an official in the camp?”

“Yes, we all have positional allowances now.”

Dirtbike laughed and waved his hand:

“But since we’re playing a game, we have to challenge ourselves once in a while, otherwise it’s always weird to be stuck at level 10. I know what you’re worried about, but don’t be afraid, the four of us won’t go to the sewers to challenge the dangerous ghouls, we’re going to go find those jackal man bandits to practice.

There are elite leaders among them as well!

And these guys are notorious for bullying the weak, set up traps to put them into serious injuries and they will escape, when the time comes to rush up and harvest it will be OK.

By the way, it can also help the full-risk half-hangers practice the guard recruits in the camp, two birds with one stone thi.”

“Ow, that’s a good way, after all, the sewers are no bigger than that many elite ghouls for the players to scourge.”

Happy Stick rubbed his chin.

He also felt as if he needed to shift the “battlefield” a bit, after taking care of the underground treasure trove of the gangsters that they had been searching for, why don’t they take their own brothers out to “play in the wild”?
“Yo, Brother Fu?”

In the two days of chatting, players now no one knows the “rich brother” touch you poor also slipped over to join in the fun.

This guy in the head on top of his small scorpion lion has cultivated a subtle feelings, the little guy has a fat cat so big, tiger head and brain to see what are curious, one person and a pet are outside the crowd to look left and right, the results were next to the happy stick joked:

“You’re only level 3 now, and you’re thinking about the Black Iron Trials? Are you so motivated?”

“I’m here to buy ‘growth potion’ for my family’s stinky treasure.”

Little Rich Brother grinned, waving his hand and said:

“Our Summoner’s way of upgrading is different from yours, we all rely on our babies to fight for output, I’m not in a hurry to upgrade, I need to take care of Stinky Treasure’s first hunt first. But I don’t want to take it to the sewers, does Brother Stick have any good recommendations for a place?”

“Why don’t you come with us to brush the jackal camp?”

Dirtbike invited:

“It’s not far from the camp, it’s a ten-minute ride on horseback, it’s mainly to brush up on NPC’s combat experience, you can follow along and fill in at the side, it’s not too dangerous.”

“Good, how much?”

Fu asked cheerfully, directly to the mud truck whole will not.

The middle-aged man was surprised and said:
“What kind of money is this? You have a lot of money have no place to spend it?”

“Ah, this game really has no place to spend money ah! Even a recharge window are not, you say you sell fashion or ah, that vampire midnight hunter dress I also want, but unfortunately there is no place to buy. However, don’t you have to pay the trainer?”

Touch You Poor scratched his hair, and held the little scorpion lion on his head in his arms to make Rua again, he said:
“Is it hard to be free? There’s such a good thing? This kind of no money thing doesn’t sound reliable, you guys aren’t planning to use me as jackal bait, are you?”

“You register as a junior manager in the camp, then you can follow the NPCs, not only is it free of charge, but you’ll also get a work allowance every week. There’s a lot of money and little to do close to home, and you only need to set aside two hours a day to help the NPCs with the camp’s affairs.

The simple and enjoyable game mode is best suited for a rich guy like you.

Go.

Older brother I’ll take you to see what’s going on.”

The mud truck patted Little Brother Fu’s shoulder, and the cunning middle-aged man planned to persuade another newcomer to join their “administrative group”.

The two of them walked towards the direction of the camp outside the city with a smile on their face, the original survivor camp has been divided into “sub-bases” outside the city, mainly for the collectors and cleaners who work in the ruins of the city, but also a lot of NPC merchants, some players can find a little bit of strange things in their hands.

At the same time when the small players started their daily games, Murphy, who had just finished several hours of hibernation in the Blood Wyvern Corridor, also came to his office on time.

Unlike other vampires, Murphy would always take a few hours out of the night to sleep, which was his “little secret”. However, when he pushed open the door of his office with a yawn, he saw an “uninvited guest” sitting in it.

“Mrs. Shani?”

Murphy quickly straightened up his slightly disheveled appearance, and he said in surprise:
“Why are you up so early?”

“I was going to ask why you, a vampire, are sleeping peacefully in the blessings of the night. Shouldn’t you be enjoying quiet dreams in a coffin amidst the curse of day?”

Shani looked Murphy up and down and said in a slightly teasing manner:
“Sure enough, you really are an ‘atypical vampire’ as you yourself commented.”

“I’ve only been transformed for a short time yet, and the habits belonging to humans are still stubbornly influencing my new life, and for the time being I don’t intend to change this ‘bad habit’.”

Murphy responded appropriately and glanced again at Andre, the Earl of White Mountain, who was standing beside Archduke Shani.

The latter’s gaze rested on the Cold Tooth Blade at Murphy’s waist that no longer belonged to him.

The gray eyes had complex emotions, which more or less contained a few hints of frustration, everyone was a new vampire cub that was transformed last year, and they were also all vampire novices of the Black Iron rank, but why was the gap so big?
He felt that when Murphy was at full battle power, he estimated that he could knock him down within twenty moves.

In this regard, Murphy had a somewhat different view.

He felt that he could be taken care of in ten moves at most.

If it was a fight to the death and then used Necessary Evil, he felt he could even create a “second kill”. Of course, these words can not be said, this is too much of a blow to the confidence of others, and it is too undignified.

“Surely a being as honored as yourself would not be so formal as to show up in my office so early in the morning, much to my chagrin, just to play a joke on me. So, I presume, it is our conversation last night that has come to fruition?”

Murphy strides behind his desk and removes his Lordship’s memo and places it on the table as he interlaces his ten fingers to look at the very dignified Archduke Shani, who is sitting squarely in front of him.

The expression on that handsome face turned serious as he asked:

“May I assume that you are now talking to the governor of the Transylvania region on behalf of Her Majesty, the Wolf Woman of the Kingdom of Nordstorf?”

“No!”

Shani maintained her standard courtesan’s manners as she spoke articulately:

“It is true that I am now representing the will of Her Majesty Angelina Alexeevna Normanov, but you, Your Excellency Murphy, are not yet recognized by my country as the Governor of the Transylvania Region. At the very least, it can only be considered an ‘Acting Governor’ until you accomplish what comes next.”

“Oh?” Murphy revealed a smile and said:
“In other words, Her Majesty, the Wolf Girl, has agreed in principle to the four requests I made?”

“Yes, agreed in principle, but there will definitely be changes when it comes down to the practical level.”

Lady Shani waved her hand.

Next to her, the Earl of White Mountain immediately took out a luxurious court tea set from his psychic energy bag and skillfully cooked fragrant black tea.

While he was busy, Archduke Shani took out a scroll from her own lady’s bag and opened it in front of Murphy’s eyes, she coughed and read:

“By the approval and instruction of Her Majesty Angelina Alexeevna Normanov, the Kingdom of Nordtorf will release the captured Transylvanian armed bloodservants starting next month, with a quota of 6,000.

In the event of a shortage of bloodservants, our country will provide a portion of the abolished troops to be replenished in Transylvania, to be used to replenish the region’s severely damaged production system.

At the same time, when the formation of the official Transylvanian legions under Count Cadman is completed, three arsenals and seven chambers of commerce designated by the Queen will be dedicated to supplying the legions under Count Murphy with firearms, ammunition, and the necessary military supplies.

Her Majesty has asked Earl Murphy to purchase supplies every two months, with each purchase to be no less than a campaign base!
Fifteen days later, a team of envoys from the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Nordtorf will enter Transylvania to discuss the issue of large loans with the vassals and professionals under Count Cadman’s command.

This sum is to be paid in kind by our country to the region of Transylvania, and you will be required to pay it back year by year over the course of the next five years.

As a sign of Her Majesty’s regard for Transylvania and her desire to restore production, the first installment of the loan will carry interest at a loss in every sense of the word, and subsequent loans will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Lastly, Her Majesty assigns Clan Thorn full responsibility for the implementation of the ‘Minerals for Food’ program between Fortress Crimsonwood and the mining regions of southern Transylvania.”

Reading this, Archduke Shani glanced at Murphy.

The latter listened attentively, and after hearing that all four of his requests had been fulfilled, the vampire lord’s eyes were filled with joy.

However, in the next second, Archduke Shani’s tone changed.

She lengthened her voice and said:

“However, as the long-term cooperation with the Transylvania region is related to the reform process of the Kingdom of Nordtorf, the Queen would like to see her Acting Governor fulfill the contract between the two parties in a more serious and professional manner, so the Queen has attached two hard conditions to this treaty.

First, because the pact was founded on the basis that both parties would work together to counter the threat of the Black Plague, the Queen had to confirm that the Transylvania region had the ability to fight against the Jackal hordes.

Therefore, the Queen would grant Count Murphy three months of time.

Count Murphy must clean up the Jackal Bandits currently flooding the Transylvania region before the deadline arrives, so that these wilderness evil creatures do not become the vanguard of the Jackal hordes when the Black Plague breaks out.

Secondly, the Queen wished to confirm that her soon-to-be-appointed Governor of Transylvania was a well-versed professional in political affairs.

Therefore, before the three-month deadline arrives, order must be restored to the Transylvania region, which is currently still in chaos! By the estimates of our generals, the population of Transylvania currently numbers between 150,000 and 200,000 people.

Therefore, in three months’ time, Count Murphy must control at least 60% of the population of this land and make them recognize your rule and your majesty.

If Earl Murphy fails to do both of these things, then unfortunately, Her Majesty will appoint a more professional and outstanding member of the royal family to the position of Governor of Transylvania.”

The moment Archduchess Shani finished speaking, Earl Andre of White Mountain also happened to pass a cup of fragrant black tea in front of Murphy’s eyes.

The vampire lord looked at the gray-blue eyes of the slim young man in front of him, and he had clearly understood who the royal family member who would rule this land in Murphy’s place was as stated at the end of this contract.

Andre was also looking at Murphy.

The Earl of White Mountain had little expression in his eyes at this time.

He was only looking at His Excellency, the Count of Transylvania, with the gaze of a “rival”.

“Three months?”

Murphy let out a light laugh, reached out and took the court black tea handed by Andre, placed it under his nostrils and sniffed it, nodded his head in satisfaction and said:

“Very well, I accept this challenge descended from the Queen! But I also have a rider, don’t worry about it, it may not even be officially recorded in this contract that is about to be signed.”

Murphy took a sip of his black tea.

The warm sensation mixed with a flavor of spices went straight to his nostrils, but it wasn’t unpleasant.

He liked the flavor that signified victory.

It was even more pleasing to his human soul than wine spiked with blood.

The vampire lord set down his teacup, stood up, and pointed at Andre to Archduchess Shani:

“For these three months, I want your heir to remain in Transylvania with his servants to aid me in accomplishing what I want to accomplish. He can also serve as the eyes of the Wolf Girl and you to report back to both of you on the changes that are about to take place in this great land.”

“How bold!”

Lady Shani couldn’t help but praise:

“So confident that you can rely on your actions to bend my heir to your persona? Very well! This temperament alone is worth learning from Andre.

He has talent.

But he’s not confident enough, he’s always eager to prove himself but he’s full of youthful impatience, yet these problems are rarely seen in you, who is his age, and I wonder what kind of story you’ve been through to make you so calm.

So, Count Murphy, I trust you with my heir.

His original mission was to travel to the Dark Mountains to support the Blood League Knights’ defenses on behalf of the Thorn Clan, and now having him work in the backcountry of Transylvania will have the same effect.

But I warn you, don’t bring my little Andre down.”

“No need to worry, Your Excellency the Grand Duke.”

Andrei whispered next to him:
“I’ve always been a slow learner.”

“Then sign it.”

Mrs. Shani placed the deed in her hand on the table and handed Murphy another flashy palace gold pen.

Murphy didn’t sign immediately, but very patiently read this contract from beginning to end, and after confirming that there were no dark pits or problems, he picked up the pen and wrote his name, and then inverted the seal ring on his finger, covering it with spiritual energy subsequently imprinting it at the bottom of the contract.

“One moment, Archduke Shani.”

After seeing that Archduke Thorn was ready to leave after doing her business, Murphy called out to her.

In Shani’s gaze with questions, Murphy smiled and said:
“I hope you can stay in my territory for a few more days, you are an honorable person representing the Thorn Clan and the Kingdom of Nordtorf, while I am the acting governor appointed by Her Majesty the Wolf Woman. I thought I should let my people know that.

You can proclaim the majesty of Her Majesty the Wolf Woman by conducting a parade through my territory.

I mean, the warriors under my command.
They really love and admire your outstanding style.”

He handed over an arithmetic pearl, which Archduchess Shani took with some hesitation, then she shook her head and said:
“But I don’t like them, a bunch of insolent people!”

“Right, right! It’s that kind of gesture! Maintain that stance, proud with a touch of gentleness, and gentle with a touch of due arrogance. It is to such a distinguished poise that my warriors are attracted by you.

It would be best to be a little more haughty or bring your disguised but truly beautiful smile.”

Murphy cautioned:
“You should not be fooled by the outward appearance of my warriors, they are very simple and eager warriors on the inside who can do any job you command! I promise you will love them after their contact.”

(End of chapter)