This Lich Requests More Remuneration
Chapter 472 - 440: Weaving the World and Destiny

Chapter 472: Chapter 440: Weaving the World and Destiny

Although a minor hiccup occurred, Amberser’s plan was still proceeding smoothly.

The combat power of the Undead Legion had been tested, and no match was found in this sea area for the time being. With the assistance of the Alchemical System from the Dwarf Kingdom, Amberser could amass a large number of troops in a short period, and the cost would be remarkably low.

Theoretically, as long as no one like Arthur Laine appeared among the Sea Tribe, Amberser’s conquest of the Volcanic Ocean Region shouldn’t be difficult. Advancing slowly, achieving his goal was inevitable.

Next up, was the issue of management.

The "criminals" Amberser had prepared for Aige were Mermaid Clan exiles, whose gravest offense might have been stealing offerings to Yizhuoluo.

As for the discreet breeding of Little Mermaids during non-breeding seasons, to Amberser, it seemed like "That’s illegal?"

One would have to be a devotee of Yizhuoluo to understand these oddities of Mermaid life.

Perhaps the reason the Mermaid Clan became the strongest power in the ocean was linked to their orderly and abstemious lifestyle, but Amberser refrained from commenting further.

In any case, Amberser needed to arrange suitable living areas for these "criminal" Mermaids, and their unsettled faith would serve as a boost for Aige’s rise to divinity.

Speaking of which, Yizhuoluo was generous enough not to interfere with the Mermaids’ method of dealing with criminals.

That must be the magnanimity of a truly neutral deity, who, even if they wish not to upset the balance of power, would not deprive the Mermaids of their chance to survive for that reason alone. If Yizhuoluo had been slightly harsher and had the Mermaid Clan kill all the criminals, Amberser would have had to figure out something else.

Amberser wondered if absolute neutrality was the camp of the God Above Gods Aio—both seemed to act similarly, adhering strictly to the rules; whatever you do within them is fine, but stepping out of line is absolutely not tolerated.

To set up an area where Mermaids could thrive, he had to follow their living habits.

Mermaids enjoyed dwelling in coral reefs as complex as mazes, likes the seemingly chaotic yet intricately arranged various caverns.

Amberser wasn’t capable of cultivating a vast coral reef in a short time, but he could create a suitable cave environment for them to live in.

He didn’t need to come up with anything original; the Mermaid Clan would send over designs of the most suitable living environment for Amberser to replicate exactly according to the blueprints.

Amberser didn’t need any architectural talent, he just needed enough money, and the World Weaving Spell would modify the area according to his wishes.

A vast amount of gold was poured into the Golden Throne, and rapid changes began to emerge in the seabed environment.

Rocks resembling coral reefs rose from the ocean floor, and countless stone vines grew, extending towards the surface in a giant rocky web.

It was like dozens of massive nets rolled up, covering the two areas that Amberser had conquered, creating an incredibly complex labyrinth.

This rocky network allowed sea currents to pass through without hindering the water flow inside but would significantly obstruct the invasion of external enemies. If the Kuotuo Murlocs with their insufficient intelligence charged in, they would get lost in this intricate maze of rocks.

Unless they plowed straight through the walls, this labyrinth was sufficient to stop a large number of foes.

This inspiration came from a tunnel warfare movie that Amberser saw in his past life. To make good use of this terrain, the inhabitants here would need to adapt gradually.

Soon after, these webbed holes kept growing upwards until they reached the surface of the sea, and above this marine area, they formed over a dozen "lands" of different sizes.

They were not islands, but "lands" suspended above the ocean surface.

The aerial land wouldn’t be very extensive—the total area might be just that of a small town with a population not exceeding ten thousand. However, these suspended lands served as the last resort. In the event of an immense crisis, the seabed-dwelling races could temporarily escape to these "lands" to avoid danger.

The idea of land being the greatest retreat for the Sea Tribes is somewhat ironic when said out loud.

But there was no other way, as Amberser wouldn’t focus all his attention on this marine area, and Aige only considered them a one-time tool. Once Aige ascended to godhood, it would be difficult for her to intervene easily in the Mortal Realm.

In the end, they had to rely on themselves.

And this was the guarantee Amberser provided them, where, given enough time to buffer, reinforcements should be able to arrive.

After completing all this, Amberser considerately absorbed all remnants of Dark Magic Power, and thanks to the Divine Artifact Ring on his hand, this task became much simpler.

Once he had cleared these "toxic" substances, Amberser temporarily sent away the Murloc Zombies, treating them like reserve forces and materials to be stored.

With these tasks done, the area was ready for immigration.

But this was not of Amberser’s concern. The foundation had been laid for Aige, and what followed should be handed over to the Silent Night Pirate Gang.

After all, it was Aige who was to become a deity. Let her deal with the immigration herself, making it easier for him to receive faith in the process.

The remaining battles were just as such, Amberser was not a military expert, so he let Aige and Katherine work together, letting those generals continue to toil. As long as the supply of the Undead Troops could keep up, taking control of this sea domain was just a matter of time.

And Amberser then prepared to thoroughly solve the problem of Aeolus. If he allowed this immortal lunatic to run amok, it was very likely he would ruin his own plans.

It was time to utilize the Legendary Grace of Destiny Weaving.

To tell the truth, Amberser had always been cautious. Although Destiny Weaving was powerful, he would never activate it lightly.

He was well aware of the Goddess of Fate’s mischief, every use of the power of Destiny was a gamble on whether the Goddess would cast a flirtatious glance or sweep your legs from under you. Of course, the best outcome was the Goddess of Fate ignoring you completely, letting Amberser do as he pleased.

The effects of Destiny Weaving were much stronger than the Dice of Destiny, and therefore more likely to draw the attention of the Goddess of Fate. It all depended on the mood of the Goddess. If she happened to have her few days of displeasure and Amberser happened to hit this tiny probability, then he would be in big trouble.

Caution was necessary, but one should not refrain from using their abilities when available. Amberser felt that now was the time to use Destiny Weaving. After all, he was dealing with a monster blessed by deities with eternal life; using Destiny Weaving against him would hardly count as bullying.

Countless Dice of Destiny congregated around Amberser, starting to be cast into the void. Each number was the foundation for weaving Destiny. Amberser tried to be more direct, weaving a future of death for Aeolus.

Unfortunately, as he attempted it, a large number of Dice of Destiny dissipated, leaving only the smallest numbers behind.

Amberser did not interrupt the ceremony but wondered with confusion, "Failed? It seems, this man’s destiny does not include death, and it cannot be forcibly changed."

It was like when Mr. Misfortune decided to sacrifice himself; Amberser could not use Destiny Weaving to change his future of death. That was the future set by the Goddess of Fate, unchangeable by anyone, and any attempt at casting the spell would only result in failure.

Perhaps Aeolus truly had a deity watching over him, or maybe his future had already been locked into another outcome, making it impossible to directly cause his death.

"If he cannot directly die... then let’s play something interesting."

Amberser took a step back and began to weave another thread of destiny. He remembered that Aeolus’s mind had been affected by a spell similar to the Crown of Madness, which constantly stimulated his consciousness, preventing calm thoughts.

It seems that this mental shackle was placed by the Koutoa Mermaid Goddess. Amberser wanted to try to remove this effect. If he could make Aeolus betray the Koutoa Mermaid Goddess, that would indeed be very interesting.

But could a mental shackle set by a deity be removed?

Amberser prepared to give it a try. He had little hope at first, but to his surprise, this time the Dice of Destiny began to roll high numbers continuously.

"Such a high success rate? Could it be that the effect of this Crown of Madness wasn’t blessed by the Koutoa Mermaid Goddess?!" Amberser was somewhat astonished, but soon had a plausible guess.

Deities cannot directly punish mortals; at least certain rules must be followed and a price paid. It’s likely the Koutoa Mermaid Goddess couldn’t personally bless Aeolus with the effect of the Crown of Madness.

"First, bestow this power onto a believer, then let the believer impose this mental shackle on Aeolus. This way, it’s possible to somewhat circumvent punishment from Aio. But by doing so, they’ve given me a loophole to exploit."

At that moment, Amberser felt the Goddess of Fate gave him a flirtatious glance, and the destiny to release Aeolus from the mental shackle was already woven.

Breaking the shackle, betrayal, turning against each other, and then diving headfirst into the seal Amberser had prepared for him.

This was the future Amberser had planned for him.

As the final die fell, destiny was set, unalterable.

Amberser took a deep breath. This spellcasting went smoother than expected. Next, all he had to do was to calmly wait; everything would unfold as arranged by Destiny.

However, the falling of destiny’s dominos would take time, and Amberser only hoped the process wouldn’t be too lengthy.

Three days later, the Mermaid Clan began to bring "criminals" to him, but Amberser had still not heard any news about Aeolus. This length of time was admittedly a bit too long.

And just as Amberser was preparing to proactively send someone to investigate among the Koutoa, a very important piece of news reached him.

The Orcs had launched a comprehensive counterattack against Laine.

Laine had initially occupied a gateway city in the Orc Mountains, but this time, the Orcs successfully recaptured the city.

Not only that, they seemed to also consider invading Laine’s homeland.

Just as the God of Alchemy had said, the War of Gods had begun, and all deities related to war would take action.

Moreover, the Orc Main God Gush, worshiped by the Orcs, conveniently had the divine position of "Conquest."

Taking advantage of the internal chaos in Laine, it was quite normal for the Orcs to send out troops, but no one expected them to counterattack successfully. How much devotion did the gods of the Orcs pour into this?

Amberser touched his chin and said, "It seems, it’s time to make some war profits. The world only knows that Holy Light counters the Undead. I would like to see if my Undead Troops can bully Laine right now."