This Lich Requests More Remuneration
Chapter 718 - 608: Amberser’s Principles for Life_2

Chapter 718: Chapter 608: Amberser’s Principles for Life_2

"After all, Master Ultraman, you too were one of the victims of Laine’s tyranny, weren’t you?"

Amberser’s identity as a Lich had deeply ingrained itself in people’s minds. Even though the Amberser before them seemed to have taken on a different form, Seth Yuri still subconsciously treated him as a Lich.

However, Amberser shook his head and said, "Arthur Laine is my friend. I settled my accounts with Laine long ago. Moreover, I personally don’t like mixing too much personal vendetta into discussions about benefits. It makes negotiations over interests impure and appears highly unprofessional."

Mixing personal grievances makes negotiations over interests impure?

It was the first time Seth Yuri had heard such an argument, but it did make sense. Worthy of the Lich known around the world, his perspective was truly innovative.

"So, Master Ultraman, what is your suggestion? Are you willing to strive for greater benefits for our Dwarf Kingdom? Of course, as a return, we will also try to satisfy your demands as much as possible."

Amberser said with a smile, "My suggestion? My suggestion is that it makes no difference who is sent to these negotiations because, from the beginning, the meeting of All Nations was not a negotiation among mortals. The grace of the Lord of the Dawn has once again enveloped Laine, and any excessive demands are seen as a Provocation to this Deity."

"Lord Yuri, even though you’re one of the lucky individuals who is favored by the Gods, the Soul Forger must have already communicated with the Lord of the Dawn. This meeting is merely an extension of the divine negotiations. The terms mortals sign on paper are simply the result of the Gods’ exploratory compromises, a small part that can be made public.

"So, do not struggle with the Gods—trust that the Dwarven deities have already prepared everything for you. Thus, out of regard for Zane, I sincerely advise you to focus on internal issues within the Dwarven Kingdom. There is nothing to worry about in the Council of All Nations."

Listening to this, Seth Yuri felt incredulous and quickly pressed on, "Master Ultraman, why do you say that? Do you somehow know something in advance?"

The actions of Deities are not to be guessed at by mortals casually; even entertaining such thoughts in one’s heart is a sin. The legendary hero before him spoke with such certainty, as if he had prior knowledge.

On what basis?

The Dwarven Gods had not informed him; on what basis did he claim that the Gods had already made their arrangements?

This conversation gave Seth Yuri a strange feeling as if the Master Ultraman before him was not merely a legendary hero but an existence beyond mortals, like a prophet in mythological stories who conveyed the will of the Deities.

Wait, something was off—he was the prophet.

Seth Yuri was the true Godfavored. He walked the Mortal Realm with the commands of the Deities, executing their will. He was the prophet.

This odd feeling made Seth Yuri doubt. Was this Lich deceiving him?

Amberser was not surprised; his current state was indeed very special. Although he was a mortal, he had met too many Deities personally, whether they were ones he had tricked, collaborated with, or received blessings from... Seeing numerous Deities naturally altered Amberser’s position.

It was hard for him to still call himself a "common mortal"—even he found such a claim pretentious.

Amberser was above mortals, yet beneath Deities; this peculiar state made his words and actions seem somewhat illogical to others.

But that was something he couldn’t explain. He couldn’t tell Seth Yuri, "If you don’t believe me, ask the Dwarven deities."

Not every Godfavored can treat the Divine Realm like their backyard, going as they please.

In such cases, the best approach is to not explain.

Changing the subject, Amberser said to Seth Yuri, "I know such advice may raise doubts, but I can’t have a Deity vouch for me. You invited me to help, so I can choose to refuse. The Council of All Nations—I have no desire to participate or waste time.

"Furthermore, I have another piece of advice regarding the plan to kill the Dwarf King—I don’t recommend you use the Wishing Spell."

Seth Yuri and Gustavo Flint’s expressions changed upon hearing this.

This was the core of all their plans, using the Wishing Spell to kill the Dwarf King, eradicating the undead being that desecrated the Deities. Why had it turned into a "not recommended" when it came to Amberser? Was this Lich trying to stop their plans?

Did the Vampire Dwarf King share some connection with this Lich?

Seth Yuri looked towards Gustavo Flint. As the one who brought him here, it was right for Flint to sort this out, both emotionally and logically.

Gustavo Flint reacted quickly, addressing Amberser, "Old friend, I offer you all the benefits, and this is you spoiling the plan?"

"Flint, don’t be nervous. You’ve been through this; you should know why the last attempt failed. It is a grave sin for mortals to attempt to wield the Wishing Spell in such a way. Had it not been for my teacher exerting himself to save most lives, more than just Alchemy City would have been destroyed last time, and you wouldn’t have survived the wrath of the Lord of Knowledge."

How Ogma detested the misuse of knowledge that harmed others—had it not been for the God of Alchemy sacrificing himself and absorbing most of the backlash, Ogma would have turned all the Alchemists involved into imbeciles and erased all records of Alchemy City.

Destroy harmful knowledge, erase useless memories—these were within the Powers of the Lord of Knowledge.

"But this time it’s different; the Wishing Spell is a one-time use," Gustavo Flint said, agitated.