“You crossed regions just to target me.”
Lin Yi's eyes narrowed as he murmured, “You're most likely a regressor too, no doubt about it!”
Actually, upon closer analysis, Wang Qianqian couldn't directly confront the Lich, but she still managed to retreat safely from his territory.
Even with the factor of a free person not being controlled, it indirectly indicated that Klara White's own strength had not yet reached an unshakeable level.
Lin Yi speculated that, similar to Xiang Yi and Ailina, the Undead Lich was also Tier 4.
And the two women were at the peak of Tier 4.
They also had the hero-exclusive 20% legion attribute bonus.
In terms of one-on-one combat, Xiang Yi, after undergoing refinement, was more than capable of handling it with ease.
Considering the opponent's race, the tricky part was the vast number of undead summons under his command…
“Once the big white ones grow a bit more, coupled with the Legion's Human Race Blessing bonus, we might not be without a fighting chance.”
“What's more…”
Lin Yi's spirit began to relax, and the corners of his mouth turned up.
Only your Undead race can play the human wave tactic?
The legion warriors under his command, who could be resurrected, might very well become the Fourth Calamity!
Lin Yi pulled out a Lord's textbook, “On How to Avoid Claim Conflicts.”
He opened to the bookmark, his index finger slowly sliding down the page, searching downwards.
Finally, it settled on—If encountering an Alien Lord before the trial begins.
Content: According to verified intelligence, before the trial begins, the Blue Star region is protected by rules, and foreign lords can be directly declared war upon using the strong claim “Outsider.”
He opened the diplomatic panel.
Among the available options, a new, unheard-of name appeared.
【New Contact Lord — Klara White】
Relationship: Hostile
Diplomacy:
1. Alliance: Costs 50 Prestige. Upon agreement, both parties must abide by the stipulated terms. The defaulting party will forfeit 5000, or 50% of their Prestige balance, whichever is greater, and receive the unremovable title “Untrustworthy.”
2. Declare War: Costs 10 Prestige. Can use the strong claim 【Outsider】.
3. Scheme/Rumor: Costs 10 Prestige. Create chaos in the opponent's territory, reducing public morale, military morale, and loyalty. The effect increases with the number of uses. Note! Once the opponent breaks through the scheme/rumor, they will gain a weak claim against you.
Peace Treaty: Costs 50 Prestige. Upon agreement, all claims held by both parties are cleared. Penalties for violating the agreement refer to the Alliance item.
...
The functions of the diplomatic panel could, in theory, be completely covered by Wang Qiu'er's Dream Network.
And it wouldn't even require spending Prestige.
However, the advantage of the Lord's panel was…declaring war was too convenient!
A mere undead.
How dare you act presumptuously before the Holy Light!
Lin Yi closed the book, took a sip of tea, and then heard a knock on the door.
“Come in.”
Wang Qiu'er entered the hall with light steps, closing the door behind her.
She approached Lin Yi, glanced at the Half-Angel Ailina next to him, and asked softly, “Lord, my father said you summoned me.”
“Hmm…”
Lin Yi nodded slightly, hesitated for a moment, then spoke, “That…”
It was only when the words reached his lips that he realized it was broad daylight, and he didn't know if Wang Qiu'er could actively enter sleep to activate the Dream Network.
That herd of rhinoceroses, hundreds of kilometers away, were probably rolling in some mud pit.
However, his pause in speech made others ponder its meaning.
“Please wait, my Lord…”
Wang Qiu'er's fair face immediately showed understanding, with a small expression of “I understand.” She took a thin string from her pocket and tied her straight long hair behind her.
Then, she directly knelt on the ground and started pulling at Lin Yi's pants.
“Hey, what are you doing?!”
Lin Yi stared, firmly guarding his waistband.
He knew the other party had misunderstood, and it was his fault.
But then again, you have to consider the occasion!
Ailina was still here!
Lin Yi turned to look at the Half-Angel again.
“Actually…if I could serve the Lord, it would be my honor.”
Ailina said this in a very faint voice, feeling her ears burning hot, and her heart uncontrollably pounding.
She deeply experienced what it meant to have her heart flutter.
“Gulp…”
Lust is a double-edged sword.
Seeing the Half-Angel's astonishingly full upper body, long slender legs, and plump, shapely buttocks made Lin Yi's mouth dry.
The “Nun” Buff, which made her seem inviolable, made it even harder to control himself.
But thinking of the serious business at hand, he forcefully suppressed the evil desires in his heart.
“Qiu'er…”
Lin Yi took a deep breath and asked seriously, “Can you contact the Cracked Earth Rhinoceros tribe through the Dream Network now? I want to discuss cooperation with them.”
“Oh.”
“Yes, I can!”
Wang Qiu'er also realized her misunderstanding. She lightly pursed her red lips and stood up, her slender fingers anxiously intertwined behind her back. “Please tell your servant, my Lord…”
“Stop, stop, stop.”
Lin Yi immediately interrupted, “From now on, you don't need to call yourself 'your servant' in front of me. Just call yourself Qiu'er.”
“Thank you, my Lord.”
Joy flashed in Wang Qiu'er's eyes. This meant that her position in his heart had improved.
There was no better reward than this!
“Please tell Qiu'er the details, my Lord.” Wang Qiu'er finished her previous sentence.
Lin Yi tapped the table with his finger, pondering how to explain.
“My Lord, why don't I take you in with me?”
Wang Qiu'er saw his hesitation and offered a suggestion.
“Huh?”
Lin Yi stared with wide eyes, “We can go together?”
“Yes, we can.”
Wang Qiu'er smiled sweetly, leaned forward, and sat on Lin Yi's lap like a small bird nestling against him.
“My ability is still a bit unpracticed, please don't mind it, my Lord.”
After speaking, she wrapped her arms around Lin Yi's neck and slowly closed her beautiful eyes.
In less than half a minute, her breathing became long and even; she had directly entered a deep sleep.
“Is she really asleep or pretending?”
Lin Yi looked down at the stunning beauty in his arms. Her long, delicate eyelashes trembled slightly, and he inhaled the faint fragrance from her, finding it incredible.
Before he could examine her closely, a strong wave of drowsiness suddenly swept through every corner of his body like a tide.
Just before falling into a deep sleep, he suddenly realized.
Besides its strategic significance in politics, the Dream Network was also an incredibly overpowered control skill!
...
“Lord…”
“Lord…”
“…”
Hearing the call by his ear, Lin Yi regained some consciousness.
He opened his eyes.
Everywhere he looked, there were stars. His translucent body floated upwards.
Beside him was Wang Qiu'er's illusory form in the dream.
Vaguely, it seemed he could see those “stars” connected to each other by thin lines.
They eventually converged and were closely linked to Wang Qiu'er.
“Are these stars the intelligent beings within your network's coverage?”
Lin Yi asked, stunned.
“Yes, according to the recently summarized pattern…” Wang Qiu'er nodded, confirming his guess, and continued, “The brighter the star, the higher its own status in its ecological environment.”
“In a few more days, I should be able to quickly filter for precise targets.”
“My Lord, we need to hurry.”
Wang Qiu'er reached out and took Lin Yi's hand, flying rapidly towards a certain direction.
Soon.
She pointed to an active star and explained, “That is the Cracked Earth Rhinoceros Patriarch; he has my mark on him.”
“Please wait patiently.”
With that, she slowly raised her hands, and tens of thousands of threads appeared out of thin air from all directions.
They converged into a long beam of light, piercing into that special star.
...
There's one more chapter today. I got delayed by drinking last night.