This Lich Requests More Remuneration
Chapter 528 - 479: Full of Harvest

Chapter 528: Chapter 479: Full of Harvest

Amberser began to dislike his own intuition.

If it weren’t for such keen intuition, Amberser wouldn’t have felt uneasy, would not have taken out the gem, nor discovered there was a Heart-stealing Demon in the inn!

The gem was infallible, although many spells contained spiritual power, like a Martial Monk’s fist which could be imbued with spiritual energy; sometimes it could strike the villain’s face making them weep bitterly and reflect on their wrongdoings, commonly known as the Personality Correction Fist.

But the mind energy of different races was distinct.

And the gem in Amberser’s hand was only effective against the Heart-stealing Demon.

Who could have imagined that after searching for so long, thinking of searching the Land of Chaos, he would encounter a Heart-stealing Demon among the Orcs. Now, Amberser had to consider one issue, how many orcs this demon had controlled and whether today’s meeting was actually a trap.

The psychic power of the Heart-stealing Demon was extremely strong, and Amberser couldn’t guarantee he could resist its mind control. Should he fail to endure, he would have to self-destruct and return to the Life Casket.

But as the old saying goes, since he was already there.

Amberser had no possibility of turning back, so he boldly walked into the inn to see what the Heart-stealing Demon was up to.

The inn was decorated in the rugged style of Orcs, with swords, spears, and halberds used as decor, and it seemed rather sophisticated, the pressure from these sharp objects grew as one ascended, anyone else might have buckled under it quickly.

But Amberser ignored this, effortlessly reaching the third floor despite the pressure.

Then, Amberser met the so-called Urbano Pacheco, General in a grand reception hall.

It was rumored that the General, a slave by origin, was a rather frail young orc who could be easily defeated by any skilled soldier wielding a sword, and that he had become the Commander of this critical war solely through his leadership skills.

Furthermore, rumors said the General was a true "socially anxious" figure who never met outsiders and controlled everything from his room, rarely even seen by his own servants.

That he personally met with Amberser was already a great respect to his guest.

However, it seemed a bit too respectful.

Amberser did not see any frail orcish youth, but instead, a purple, writhing octopus head.

Urbano Pacheco dropped the act, appearing before Amberser in the form of a Heart-stealing Demon.

The Heart-stealing Demon looked humanoid, but its head resembled an octopus, complete with numerous tentacles. Their bodies were very slender and flexible, clearly not adept at close combat. However, their strong psychic powers compensated for this weakness.

At the moment he saw the demon, Amberser was prepared for battle. Should the octopus head dare to invade his soul, Amberser would not hesitate to unleash an enhanced version of Revenge Storm.

Blessed by Talos, amplified by the Golden Throne, with these enhancements, Amberser was confident he could turn several kilometers into ruin, including all life within.

Regardless of what the Orcs thought, anyone who dared to attack him, Amberser was ready to fight to the bitter end.

However, Urbano Pacheco made no move to invade his mind. Upon seeing Amberser, he politely said, "I apologize for meeting you in this form, Master Ultraman, please have a seat, we have much to discuss today."

Amberser hesitated for a moment, then sat across from the Heart-stealing Demon, saying with suspicion, "You didn’t try to disguise yourself at all; it seems you knew I was looking for a Heart-stealing Demon."

Urbano Pacheco nodded and said, "Of course, I know. That little device you have had been useful years ago, but now it has become a tool for exposing oneself."

Amberser took out the Mind-sensing Gem and placed it on the table, the red arrow that had been pointing at Urbano Pacheco vanished, but the next second, it lit up again and pointed in a different direction.

The Heart-stealing Demon could freely control the direction indicated by the gem, which proved that the gem’s activation had been intentional from the start, prepared to reveal its identity.

"As for the use of mind energy, how could the Githyanki compare to us? They think this device still works, but once we get one, we can figure out the principle and mislead at will. If I didn’t want to meet you honestly, you would never have found me."

Facing this confident Heart-stealing Demon, Amberser simply said, "I am a Diviner Mage, of Legendary Rank."

Urbano Pacheco:...

"Well, I admit I exaggerated a bit just now. But you did spend a lot of time looking for me, didn’t you? It’s foreseeable that, had I not shown myself, you would need much longer, and this is my sincerity," he explained.

Amberser crossed his fingers, resting them on the table.

The bones clicked against each other, producing a crackling sound, as if he was assessing the so-called "sincerity."

After a while, Amberser finally spoke, "Very well, you did not probe my thoughts while I was contemplating, and I have felt this sincerity."

Urbano Pacheco squinted his eyes; had the Lich been testing him just now? Fortunately, he had resisted the urge, or he truly might have tried to probe the other’s thoughts.

Amberser decided not to waste any more time, continuing, "Since your excellency is so sincere, I must ask, why is that?"