This Lich Requests More Remuneration
Chapter 448 - 420 Unrestrained Freedom

Chapter 448: Chapter 420 Unrestrained Freedom

Amberser had only asked one question, and Aige now had nine more opportunities to ask. If she could understand the most important stance for Yizhuoluo within these nine questions, then she could gain this lady’s assistance.

And just now, Amberser had already asked one question, and Aige could confirm that Yizhuoluo was willing to help.

But what about sorting out her thoughts afterward, and the things she needed to be mindful of after deification?

Aige really had no idea what this hint implied and could only try to ask, "Does it concern the issue of followers? Since I have borrowed Your Power of Faith, do I need to consider the return of followers after becoming a deity?"

Belief is very important to a Deity, and Aige thought that Yizhuoluo must be worried about this, fearing that lending out followers would lead to a complete loss of this group of followers.

However, Yizhuoluo shook her head and said, "The answer is no."

"It’s not that?" Aige fell into contemplation, and although Amberser looked anxious, he still did not open his mouth to remind her.

What Yizhuoluo was worried about was that Aige might become biased in her stance, unable to remain a truly neutral Deity. If Amberser spoke now, it would be tantamount to declaring that Aige could never join Yizhuoluo’s faction.

But now, Aige’s direction had completely strayed.

There were still eight questions remaining, and Amberser was worried for her.

Aige considered again, then asked, "Does the issue I must be concerned with after becoming a deity refer to the source of my future belief?"

"The answer is no."

"Do I need to consider the attitudes of other Deities? Will there be other Deities who will come to trouble me?"

"The answer is no."

"Then it is about Aeo’s problem. Is it that Aeo actually will not help me achieve my wishes?"

"The answer is no."

...

After a series of questions by Aige, only the last chance remained, and Yizhuoluo had only replied with "no" from beginning to end.

Aige now realized that something was wrong. So many questions and not a single one was correct, and it seemed that she hadn’t even touched the core of the issue.

Seeing that Yizhuoluo was starting to flicker, the Goddess had to remind Aige, "My time of descending in thought is almost up, and you have one last chance."

Aige clenched her fist tightly, then relaxed it again, as if resigned, she posed her last question, "The consideration I need is about the factional issue after becoming a Deity, isn’t it?"

Amberser let out a sigh of relief, finally guessing it right.

Yizhuoluo also showed a smile and said to Aige, "Yes, this is indeed the problem I need you to think about. You should be very clear about my stance; I don’t hope that you become a Deity as an Undead and then turn around to look after the Undead. You should be very aware that the Elegy Poetry Society’s power has already caused the world to become unbalanced, and if you add your blessings to it, the world will speed up towards collapse."

Amberser quickly said, "Goddess, this ought not to be said lightly. I have always been committed to world peace and to everyone living happily."

Yizhuoluo glanced at Amberser and then said, "Two Goddesses have already been harmed by you, and almost all Deities know about the experiences of Rose and Shael, so don’t bother with your cunning tongue in front of me. Everything you do is only for wealth, and all that you do is destroying the world’s existing order.

"Lich, although Deities are not omniscient, the Goddess of Wealth is one of us, and at least someone will know what consequences your actions will lead to."

Amberser closed his mouth.

Capitalism is indeed a bit ahead of its time in this feudal era. Once Amberser’s commercial routes are fully established, he will have most of the world’s wealth, and kingship will be suppressed, if not completely controlled, by capital.

This is truly an unprecedented change for the world.

However, it seemed that the Goddess of Wealth would be pleased to see this happen. If this development occurred, that Goddess’s Divine Power would likely be greatly strengthened.

It’s just that it’s unclear why this Goddess has never given Amberser any benefits. As soon as she appeared to bestow the blessing of Transmuting Stone to Gold, Amberser would have immediately bowed his head and become the Goddess’s most loyal follower.

But with potential advantages also come disadvantages. The worldwide changes brought about by Amberser could causes substantial turmoil, with a risk that, if a new system could not be established in time to adapt to the society, there could be massive chaos and resultant deaths.

But this was not for Amberser to consider. A Lich who didn’t actively kill people would already be betraying his class, and saving people was a matter for the Paladins to think about.

Yizhuoluo was also well aware that this mortal, Amberser, could not possibly share her stance, so she said to Aige, "If you can remain unbiased, I will help you become a Deity and protect you from harm at the hands of other Deities."

This promise was substantial. Mortals are protected by Aeo’s rules, such that even a Hell Demon like Zariel cannot directly take a mortal’s soul. But it’s different after deification; Zariel can launch a war, imprison weak Deities, and even turn them into subordinates.

This is the cruel nature of the divine.

After deification, Aeo’s rules no longer protect you, and you must learn to protect yourself.

Deities of the evil camp like to hunt weak Deities, and Aige was no exception to this danger.

Thus, newly ascended Deities generally have only two choices: join a powerful Deity Faction which means receiving protection from the moment of deification, which is the most common. The second method is to accumulate, and once you have amassed enough, you can quickly create your own Divine Realm, then hide within, blocking most Deities’ searches and naturally surviving.

Goddess Yizhuoluo granted Aige her divine protection, enabling her ample time to create her own Divine Realm, which was a permanent solution. Moreover, Yizhuoluo’s stance ensured that She would not deceive or exploit Aige but was offering a sincere transaction.

Now, all Aige had to do was nod, and she would be able to ascend to deity smoothly.

However, Aige shook her head and said, "Sorry, if that’s the request, I’m afraid I can’t oblige."

Yizhuoluo was somewhat surprised and asked, "Do you understand the importance of what I’ve said? Perhaps, you could discuss it with your companions."

Yizhuoluo earnestly hoped that Aige would join Her faction to contribute to the peace of the sea. What She never expected was that Aige, though barely passing Her test, would refuse Her invitation.

Amberser also advised, "Don’t worry so much. Doesn’t this goddess also have Her own followers, and can’t She bless them as well? Once you become a deity, everything will be under your control."

But Aige firmly said, "No need, for I’ve already chosen my stance. I intend to join the camp of chaotic neutrality. My father desires for me to sail freely across the vast seas, and I will not be constrained by anyone. Goddess Yizhuoluo, I appreciate your kindness, but I will not join your camp. I cannot remain impartial; I will only do what I favor, even if it leads to the collapse of the world.

"Since my father once worshipped you, I won’t pretend to deceive you and then break our agreement. So I apologize for wasting your time."

In the end, Yizhuoluo took one last look at Aige and then disappeared into the light with a sigh.

The Mermaid High Priestess regained control over her body, though she seemed to have no knowledge of the conversation that just took place. When she came to, she even asked Amberser, "Have you already met the goddess?"

Amberser nodded and replied, "Yes, we had a pleasant chat, and our cooperation will continue as usual."

The Mermaid High Priestess was skeptical, but since the goddess hadn’t issued any divine decree to stop her, she assumed that the Lich must be speaking the truth, and their cooperation could continue.

"By the way, regarding the Koutao Mermaid Goddess encroaching on our followers, the goddess has instructed me that everything will be resolved in the Volcanic Ocean Region, including our conflicts with those Yixi Manta Rays. They will all be settled in that place. Master Ultraman, and Captain Aige, what are your thoughts on this?"

The news was brought by Amberser, and since the goddess had agreed to the Mermaid’s and the Lich’s subsequent proposal, the Mermaid High Priestess naturally accepted Amberser as one of her own. The impending battle with the Yixi Manta Rays was of great significance to the Mermaids, and having an extra hand would be beneficial.

Not to mention Amberser’s impressive military record—if he could help, the chances of victory in this battle would be much higher.

Amberser didn’t immediately agree, but said to the Mermaid High Priestess, "I will give this matter careful consideration. Trust me, I am not fond of those Yixi Manta Rays either."

"Alright, please take this conch shell. If you have any news you wish to share with me, no matter where you are in the vast sea, just blow it and I will send my dolphins to fetch you."

Amberser accepted the conch shell and, in return, presented the Mermaid High Priestess with a Magic Mirror.

The Mermaid High Priestess had never seen such a unique Alchemic Product and asked, "What is this mirror?"

Amberser touched the Magic Mirror, revealing another image, and explained, "An alchemy device that allows for remote communication. This is my Magic Mirror ID. You can reach me for a face-to-face conversation by dialing this number."

The Mermaid High Priestess was astonished, her eyes nearly popping out from behind her mask. Was this a Divine Artifact?

An alchemy product that could enable instantaneous communication regardless of distance? Though the Mermaid High Priestess had long resided in the Deep Sea, she wasn’t uninformed. She had never even heard of such an alchemy product as the Magic Mirror.

However, after some thought, she understood the significance of the Magic Mirror. For the Mermaids, on the verge of war, how important could this device be?

"Um, do you have many of these?" the Mermaid High Priestess couldn’t help but ask.

Amberser nodded and replied, "There are quite a few; if you need them, I can give you several."

Such devices cost a mere 200 Gold Coins to produce, a trivial amount compared to the entire market of the Mermaid Clan. Moreover, the more people used the Magic Mirrors, the faster the power of the God of Alchemy would grow. Amberser freely gave them to anyone he met.

As Amberser brought out a few more Magic Mirrors, the Mermaid High Priestess quickly said, "Thank you, I’m very grateful!"

"No need for thanks. We will have many more opportunities for cooperation in the future," Amberser said.

"Oh, and give me back that conch, please," the Mermaid High Priestess said sheepishly.

Compared to the Magic Mirror, the conch’s communication efficiency was far too low.

Amberser chuckled and said, "It’s the thought that counts. The conch means far more than its function, and I would like it to serve as a testament to our friendship."

The Mermaid High Priestess suddenly found the Lich quite agreeable; previous rumors were, after all, untrue.

The Mermaid High Priestess said, "Very well, this will be the proof of our friendship. Trust me; you won’t regret befriending the Mermaids."

Amberser smiled as he bid farewell to the Mermaid High Priestess and set off for home with Aige.

On the way back, Aige couldn’t help but say, "I’m sorry for making you go through all this trouble for nothing."

Amberser, however, seemed unconcerned and replied, "Life is never smooth sailing. Things have been going too well lately; I was worried when the Goddess of Fate would step on me. Now, with such a minor issue, I’m quite content. Yizhuoluo has always been our first option; she isn’t our only plan."

Aige asked, "What do you mean?"

Amberser said resolutely, "The Volcanic Ocean Region. Since I carved out this sea area, it is my territory. I will cultivate followers for you here, enabling you to achieve deification through your own power."