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Chapter 93 - 93 91 The Storm Picks Up
Chapter 93 - 93 91 The Storm Picks Up
?Chapter 93: Chapter 91 The Storm Picks Up Chapter 93: Chapter 91 The Storm Picks Up Withered Rose returned to Gloomyland feeling quite pleased. Although the trip hadn’t brought any substantial gains, clashing with the Laine Empire and slaying a good number of Paladins was enough to keep her spirits high for a long time.
However, when it came to Amberser, she still hadn’t managed to fall in love at first sight like a bosom friend would.
Where did things go wrong? She had even sent over the Life Casket, but what was missing?
Before coming back, Withered Rose had a long chat with Miss Bone Dragon, who only said, “You didn’t fall in love at first sight either, otherwise you would have tied him up and taken him home already.”
It made sense, leaving Withered Rose at a loss for words. In any case, she might never understand what love was in this lifetime, blaming her lack of experience with such emotions when she was still among the living, and the fact that she lost her heart after becoming Undead.
But Amberser was still worth wooing, so upon learning of the current situation, Withered Rose suggested that Amberser move.
Naturally, moving directly to Gloomyland would be best, as it was an Undead paradise. But she couldn’t propose this herself; it would easily raise Amberser’s guard. Fights among the Undead were often more fierce than those among the living, as the living only fight over money, while the Undead could find use in each other’s souls.
She would wait until Amberser became open to the idea of relocating before suggesting moving to Gloomyland as a more appropriate option.
Indeed, Amberser was considering relocating. Now that he had a vast private space, moving wasn’t too difficult; he could stuff it with valuables and leave directly.
But finding another place to rebuild a castle wasn’t something that could be done quickly.
The castle had taken much of his effort to design, mainly because each laboratory and storage room had its specific requirements, like ventilation, lighting, soundproofing, and storage needs. When building, it wasn’t just about brute force; many details required meticulous craftsmanship, making the thought of reconstruction quite troublesome.
Amberser mentioned in the group chat, “Relocating could be an option, but rebuilding a laboratory is too much trouble, it would take at least a few years.”
Withered Rose thought this was perfect. In Gloomyland, she could help him build whatever laboratory he desired. The Subterranean Dwarves were quite skilled, and if they weren’t enough, there were also the Grey Dwarves and the Drow Elves, which had many skilled craftsmen. Constructing a lab would be easy for them.
But before Withered Rose could make the suggestion, someone else in the chat proposed another idea.
[Dislikes Humans: Why run? It’s not easy to find a place where Undead can survive these days. Alchemy City is entering an era of chaos, you could take this opportunity to expand your territory. You’re a Lich, afraid you can’t outlast Dwarves and Elves in battle? If you can’t beat them, then run, but as long as you hide your Life Casket well, you can live as you please.]
Withered Rose wanted to tear this Vampire to shreds.
Upon seeing this perspective, Amberser fell into contemplation.
Right, why should he run? The Golden Kingdom of Salokma, although ruled by Desert Dwarves, followed a policy of integration akin to Alchemy City, just less affluent.
Besides, Amberser had zero fondness for the sprouts from the Silvermoon Tribunal. If they were coming to grab his turf, he should leave them some “presents.”
Now that Amberser had this private space, his security greatly increased, making it reasonable to consider arm-wrestling with the Elves. If things turned south, he could still flee.
Thus, Amberser immediately replied, “You’re right, can’t let those sprouts off easy.”
[Dislikes Humans: And it’s not just about Elves, Desert Dwarves aren’t any better, let’s get them all!]
[Headless Knight’s Crown: Aren’t you a Desert Dwarf yourself?]
[Dislikes Humans: I’m a Vampire. After being reborn as a Vampire, my former race has nothing to do with me anymore. Heck, I could say you were once human, yet the Laine Empire still hunts you!]
As Amberser read this, an odd image came to mind.
Through the misty night, moonlight fell on a sumptuous black suit, reflecting off the exquisite silver threads a cool and serene light, as the deep crimson eyes of the legendary Vampire approached slowly… Yet he was stocky and only knee-high.
The picture was rather awkward.
[Dislikes Humans: Anyway, whether it’s Desert Dwarves or Elves, do as you please. I can even send you some Gargoyles, guaranteed quality goods.]
It seemed to Amberser there was an air of relishing in others’ troubles.
[Diga Ultraman: Senior, do you have a grudge against both sides?]
[Headless Knight’s Crown: Hahaha, after he was reborn as a Vampire, the Desert Dwarves despised him. If it weren’t for me passing by and saving him, he would have been sunburnt to death long ago.]
[Dislikes Humans: Hey, can’t you save my face in front of the newcomer? Besides, didn’t I pay you a thank-you fee? Millions of Gold Coins!]
[Pale Skeleton: Oh? Is that so? Elaborate?]
It seemed that Headless Bro went offline as it took a while before he took part in the conversation again.
All Amberser could do was sigh; rich dates were nice, but they came with substantial side effects.
[Diga Ultraman: Wasn’t it said that the Golden Kingdom implements a policy of large-scale integration? Even Vampires are ostracized?]
[Dislikes Humans: That’s a policy from almost a hundred years ago. When I turned into a Vampire, the Golden Kingdom hadn’t been knocked down by Laine either. While they weren’t excessively xenophobic, they weren’t so tolerant towards the Undead either.]