I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

……

……

Rhodes gazed at the Soul-Binding Orb in his hand.

How did you know I was looking for Romissa's casket?

"The ancient city of the tomb is now in this state; Romissa must have failed."

The voice from the Soul-Binding Pearl immediately explained:
"But his life box did not regenerate, which means he is not dead yet."

"But what if he just escaped?"

"We will definitely not abandon this place, much less leave behind the life box."

"So I think you must have caught him!"

The voice inside the life box carried a hint of flattery, "I am now controlled by this Soul-Binding Pearl."

“I knew you would have the same way to capture Lomisa.”

Rhodes was somewhat surprised.

Unexpectedly, this evil spirit is quite clever.

"What's your name?" Rod asked.

“Winston, sir.”

The voice from the Soul-Binding Pearl rang out again.

“You can also call me Osalen, Black, Darryl…”

"and many more."

Rod frowned and called for a halt.

This series of events gave Rod a headache.

"What's your name? Why do you have so many names?"

"Uh, because these are all mine..."

The evil spirit hurriedly offered an explanation.

Winston was originally a necromancer.

That night, while I was slacking off, I was ambushed by a ghoul and bitten to death.

Harboring resentment, he became an evil spirit, using some remaining memories and magic to slaughter ghouls.

After taking revenge, he continuously improved, and then awakened his consciousness.
This is why he knew the location of the Lomitsa's life box.

Because in the lingering memories of the ghoul, he saw Romisa acting suspiciously.

“He has a secret room hidden near the tavern south of Oldwood City,” Winster confessed.

"You can't be sure that's where his life casket is, can you?"

Rod asked.

"My lord, it must be! I'm certain of it!"

Winster immediately assured him, "He would never leave something as important as the Life Box with my lord so casually."

"He must have it with him at all times, or it must be somewhere hidden nearby."

"Therefore I am certain that it is there."

"In that case, you can give me directions."

"Rod commanded."

But at that moment, the voice from the Soul-Binding Pearl stopped.

"Um?"

"Sir, it's like this."

Winster's voice sounded hesitant.

“That place is occupied now...we can’t go there…”

"We need to deal with the undead there first."

"Are there any more?"

“A group of corpses from the Church of Dawn.”

"Winster said."

"But now they have been turned into undead."

……

……

Rhodes, sitting on Blackflame's back, soon saw the place Winster had mentioned.

Two knights dressed in black armor, resembling black knights, stood in the shadows in front of the tavern.

"Your Majesty, they are not to be trifled with!"

Winston's voice came from the Soul-Binding Orb, "The two of us can't just charge in!"

"I know."

Rhodes didn't make a sound, patted Black Flame, and returned to the vicinity of the east city gate.

At this moment, Lu Sen and the others had just finished resting and were preparing to deal with another powerful undead.

With previous experience.

A new plan was devised: the wizard apprentices would no longer focus on attacking, but rather on control and disruption.

Monsters have thick hides and flesh, but their magic and spells are limited in power.

In contrast, control is more effective, aiding the knights' blades.

The next mutated ghoul did not grow larger, but its skin, flesh, and claws mutated.

According to Falcon's intelligence, his limbs are covered in bone blades, and he also has two layers of bone blades on his back, making him look formidable.

"His Majesty!"

Seeing the black flames fall, Lucien quickly stepped forward.

"I found it!"

Luxen excitedly showed the energy core to Rhodes.

"Yes, Not Bad."

Rhodes nodded in satisfaction.

"With this, I believe Zoya and her team's research will advance even further."

This energy core allows Rhodes to realize many of his ideas, the most typical being the magic-powered armor he is currently researching.

"Okay, Your Majesty."

Luxen nodded without hesitation, "I will send this core to the north as soon as possible."

Although the Imperial Academy has been divided into North and South factions, Lucien himself has no particular stance.

Because both sides have their former colleagues and friends.

"It seems you're now preparing to deal with the second mutated ghoul."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Luxembourg reported: "The Knights are resting and discussing their strategy."

"The mutated ghouls are not important."

Rhodes said, "Now there's a group of even more powerful monsters in the city."

Luxem was somewhat surprised.

“I caught a cowardly evil spirit when it tried to escape.”

Rhodes took out the Soul-Binding Orb.

"It told me that the bodies of the clergy who were previously kept in the city have now all become undead."

Lucien's expression changed drastically.

He suddenly remembered what Orcas had reported earlier.

The corpses of three priests, fourteen deacons, and forty Templar Knights.

"They've all turned into undead?"

Luxem couldn't help but ask.

Rhodes nodded silently.

"I'm afraid we'll have a tough time dealing with you, Your Majesty."

Without hesitation, Lusen replied, "Your Majesty, we need your dragon's support this time."

These clergymen became even more terrifying after they turned into ghosts.

Undead energy allows them to cast spells more freely.

What were once supportive spells will become offensive spells, and debuff spells will be even more powerful.

For example, a healing spell can become a death cocoon, directly draining the target's life force and affecting the target's status.

The key point is that these people don't have any valuable materials on them.

They are not like monsters, who rely on physical mutations to become powerful.

They relied on their past knowledge and combat experience.

"Ok, I know."

Rhodes said, "So that mutated ghoul is not important."

"Concentrate all our forces and prepare to deal with those church members who have become ghosts."

"understand!"

Luxen nodded vigorously.

Just as he was about to turn around to pass on the message, Gala suddenly ran over.

"Your Majesty!"

Gala quickly bowed and immediately reported, "A group of people is approaching from the south street!"

"There are knights in black armor, and mages in robes!"

Lusen was startled and turned to look at Rod!

"Prepare for battle!"

"It's your Majesty!"

Lusen hurriedly ran towards Carlos and the others, while Rhodes also turned and walked towards Black Flame.

Just as Rhodes was about to mount Blackflame, a shout suddenly came from the south.

"We mean no harm!"

"Your Majesty Rhodes, we wish to speak with you!"

The ethereal, hoarse voice echoed in the sky, sounding extremely eerie.

It has clearly been amplified by magic.

"Your Majesty Rhodes, we have a common enemy!"

……

……

After a while.

Black Flame stood atop the tower.

Rhode sat on Black Flame's back, scrutinizing the figure below.

A woman dressed in a shamanic robe walked slowly towards them. Her face was pale, devoid of any color.

His eyes glowed red, and his body was shrouded in a black aura of death.

It doesn't look like a human.

"Your Majesty the Emperor."

The woman bowed in greeting, her face expressionless.
“You may call me Nabila.”

"Formerly a priest of the Church of Dawn."

"Now I am a filthy, repulsive undead."

The woman did not mention her surname, and her calm voice carried a hint of resentment.

Rhodes understood.

The Holy Light Priest who once subdued the undead has become like this.

I doubt even she could accept it.

Rhodes was somewhat surprised by Nabila's politeness.

Rhodes was silent for a moment, then asked,
How did you all end up like this?

"Lomisa plotted against us and murdered us."

Nabila said calmly,

"She has taken control of the soldiers in the Cape Kingdom who are protecting us."

“She set up a magic array to suppress us, and then the soldiers slit our throats while we were asleep.”

They deliberately harmed the unintentional, causing this group of church members to suffer a setback.

Rhodes showed no sympathy, saying indifferently, "This is the price you pay for associating with necromancers."

“You’re right, we shouldn’t trust them.”

Nabila said calmly.

"These are all conspiracies between the dead and the goddess of vengeance; it was our foolishness that prevented us from seeing through them."

"Then what do you want to talk to me about?"

Rod asked.

“Just as I said, we are not enemies, Your Majesty.”

"We have no ill intentions towards you."

Nabila looked up at Rhodes, her calm voice suddenly filled with hatred.
"But we have a common enemy."

"We must take revenge on the dead and the vengeful goddess Kali."

"We have to kill her before she recovers."

"We hope you will let us leave and go west."

"Can you kill her?" Rhodes asked, somewhat doubtfully.

"Perhaps not."

Nabila answered frankly, "But this is the only meaning of our existence."

"To express our sincerity."

"Your servant's next two targets have been killed by us."

Nabila said, "It's right behind us, we can deliver it to you anytime."

At this moment, the guard looked up and reported, "Your Majesty, the black-armored knights behind them are indeed carrying two mutated ghoul corpses."

Rhodes remained silent for a moment.

What guarantees that what you're saying is true?

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty."

Nabila frankly stated, "We can't prove anything."

"But we will continue westward."

"We will not approach your army, nor will we head east."

"If you notice any unusual behavior from us, the dragon flames can devour us at any time."

Nabila's attitude was resolute, without the slightest hesitation.

……

……

Rhodes agreed to Nabila's request.

They left Ancient Wood City from the west.

The key is that they are quite strong; even if Rhodes tries to stop them, I believe a group of them will escape.

Rhodes' army is also likely to suffer losses.

Why not do a favor?

This group of church spirits killed their way through, clearing out a large number of ghouls along the way.

How credible do you think their words are?

Standing on the western city wall, Rhodes asked Luxen.

"Theoretically, it's all credible."

Luxem thought for a moment and then replied.

"The followers of the Holy Light have ended up like this, and they hate themselves."

"This kind of dislike can turn into hatred."

"Hate those who have made you who you are now."

“Carly, as the source of everything, is their only target.”

"In previous cases, this was the case with fallen dark priests," Luxen explained.

"They can no longer believe in the Lord of Dawn?"

Rod asked.

"No, Your Majesty."

Luxem smiled and shook his head.
“If they still have faith, it will only taint the authority of the Lord of Dawn.”

"The Lord of Dawn will not allow such a thing to exist; he will only feel that they have tarnished his dignity and greatness."

“Believe me, Your Majesty, the Lord of Dawn wants to destroy them more than anyone else,” Lucian solemnly assured him.

"Ah."

Rhodes nodded. "Send someone to keep an eye on them, and report immediately if they do anything unusual."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Luxen responded respectfully, then hesitated before saying, "Actually, we should be more worried about Carly."

"If their will is not strong enough, they may be controlled by Kali after entering the realm of the undead."

"After all, Carly has authority over the undead."

"Of course, Your Majesty."

Luxem added:
"What I'm saying is just a theoretical possibility; their will for revenge should be very strong."

“It will be very difficult for Carly to control them.”

The only way to control them is to add a mental imprint during the refining process.

Now that everything is done, it's not so easy to take control anymore.

"In that case...send someone to inform them."

Rhodes pondered for a moment, then gave the order:

"Tell them to stop advancing and wait in the mountains."

"Once our troops have assembled, we will march west together."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Rod pondered how to eliminate this potential threat.

……

……

After the group of dead from the church left.

Rhodes successfully obtained the Life Box.

This divination box was indeed hidden very well.

It's in the cellar of a house near the tavern.

The cellar was filled with broken pottery jars and wooden boxes, and Lomisa's casket was hidden in a cave under the wooden box.

There were no special traces, and you couldn't find them even if you looked.

If Romissa were to rise from the dead inside, no one would discover this place.

She will gradually recover inside until she can hunt souls.

When Lomisa saw her casket—an unassuming jar—placed on the table, she instantly went mad.

"impossible!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

Lomisa's voice was incredibly shrill, "You can't possibly find it!"

"No one can find it!"

This is her only hope.

With the existence of the Life Box, Lomisa can keep going on and on with Rhodes indefinitely.

But now, it's completely under Rhodes' control.

Nothing is left.

If Rhodes wanted, Lomisa could be annihilated.

“If you don’t think so, I can throw it on the ground.”

Rod said calmly, "Let's see if it can merge with this wisp of your soul."

"Ah! No! No!"

Lomisa screamed in terror.

"Who? Who betrayed me?!"

"Impossible! Nobody knows its location!"

……

"Shut up!"

The incessant screams annoyed Rod. "If you utter another word, I'll smash this life box right now."

Lomisa immediately shut up.

After a moment of silence, Romisa's voice rang out again.
What exactly do you want?

Lomisa's voice carried a hint of submission.

Clearly, she had completely resigned herself to her fate.

Tell me everything about Carly.

Rod said slowly.

"Most importantly, her weakness." (End of Chapter)