Dark Wizard: Rise! My undead army!

"You're too kind, Mr. Lynn!"

Seeing Lynn's respectful attitude, Roland's smile widened.

"Since you are new to this place, you must not be familiar with the main world yet. If you don't mind, would you please move to the City Lord's Mansion to rest for a while?"

"I also come from the Tower of Bones, so I'm your senior in a way."

"I've been operating in the northern part of this main world for many years and have earned some influence. If you ever need anything or encounter any trouble in the future, please don't hesitate to ask!"

Lynn didn't want to cause any trouble and planned to go directly to the Valley of Souls.

But upon hearing that Roland was also from the Bone Spire and had taken the initiative to show goodwill, his mind began to waver.

In this world where you have no relatives or friends, having one more local strongman friend is always better than having one more potential enemy.

Sometimes, social skills and interpersonal relationships are more important than ability.

"Then... I'll have to trouble you." Lynn nodded.

Roland was overjoyed: "Please!"

Roland led the way, walking alongside Lynn towards the city lord's mansion.

Along the way, he enthusiastically introduced the city to Lynn: "The official name of the city we are in, Beiming City, is 'Nodal City of the Northern Tributary of the Styx River,' named after a tributary formed by the seepage of the Styx River."

"The city has a permanent population of about 180,000, of which about 4,000 are professionals (knights, mages, wizard apprentices, etc.)."

This is one of the important supply depots in the North. To the north lies the perpetually frozen wasteland, to the south it connects to the human kingdom of the Frostwolf Duchy, and to the west lies a vast, unexplored forest of magical beasts…

"There are three forces in the city that require some attention: the Northern Merchant Guild Alliance, the Frostwolf Duchy's Permanent Embassy, ​​and the Druid stronghold in the Nature's Ring. They cooperate with the Academy, but they also have their own agendas..."

"As for the Valley of Sinking Souls, it's about 800 li from here. It would take three days to reach by horseback, but by air... with your strength, five hourglasses would be enough." (A first-ring formal wizard can fly, but without the aid of magic, their flight speed is not fast.)

"The dead ley lines in the Valley of Sinking Souls are active, producing abundant resources such as 'Netherworld Iron,' 'Wailing Soul Grass,' and 'Rotten Crystal,' but this also attracts a large number of undead and dark creatures."

"Lord Lynn is supposed to be succeeding Lord Chris, the 'Bone Weaver,' right? His ten-year term has expired, and he's probably stepping down soon."

"He was transferred back to the academy three years ago for promotion purposes. Since then, the valley he was in charge of has been temporarily looked after by his apprentices, and I heard... the management has not been very good."

"This may also be the reason why he failed to be re-elected..."

Upon hearing this, Lynn suddenly realized why she had gotten this lucrative job so easily; it turned out her ex-husband had a "criminal record."

Hmm... Others take up their posts with a few apprentices, while I'm all alone... Shouldn't I also take on a few apprentices to help out and do some odd jobs?

The two chatted as they admired the bustling city. Lynn hadn't seen such a lively scene in a long time.

The residents and professionals on the surrounding streets had already been alarmed by the commotion.

They recognized Lord Roland—the legendary, mysterious wizard who rarely left his secluded home, and when he did appear, he was always surrounded by a large entourage, exuding an air of authority.

When have I ever seen him so enthusiastically accompany a young man on his journey?

"Who is that young man? The city lord himself is accompanying him?"

"Look at that black robe... he's a certified wizard! My god, such a young certified wizard?!"

"The Bone Spire has sent another ruthless individual? Are they planning something big in the North this time?"

"Quick! Write down what he looks like! Go back and report to the chairman..."

Among the crowd, several people belonging to other forces' informants had already quietly retreated and quickly disappeared into the alley.

Lynn took it all in calmly.

He knew that the moment he stepped into the main world, he had already come into the sight of certain people.

This is normal. After all, it's a place where all sorts of people mingle. If any faction sends a formal wizard-level expert to participate, it will cause a stir among other factions.

As one of the most powerful forces, the actions of the Bone Spire involve the interests of countless other factions.

These forces, on the one hand, clung to the surrounding bone towers, seeking refuge and survival in the cracks.

On the other hand, they were also wary of this behemoth, fearing that they might be swallowed up by it if they were not careful.

Unfortunately, the world order has already been set.

With top-tier forces like the Bone Spire, which have dominated for thousands of years, controlling the vast majority of resources, it is difficult for smaller forces to truly grow and thrive.

...

The two toured a good portion of Beiming City. Roland's actions were not only to introduce Lynn to the city's situation, but also to ensure that the major powers would remember Lynn's face.

Tell others that this is a formal wizard sent by the Bone Spire Academy, and they should keep their eyes peeled!

The city lord's mansion is located in the city center and is a magnificent building that blends the style of a wizard's tower with the features of a northern stone fortress.

Roland led Lynn directly to the banquet hall, and as Lynn agreed to the appointment, he had already instructed his guards to tell the chefs to hurry up and prepare the delicious food.

The long table was already laden with a dazzling array of delicacies—many of which were specialties from the Main World that Lynn had never seen before.

Icefield Dragon Lizard Tail Soup: Taken from a dragon blood subspecies unique to the northern icefield, the meat is tender and contains a trace of dragon blood essence, which can slightly enhance physical fitness.

Starlight Berry Sauce Baked Silver Trout: Silver trout are a rare fish found in the tributaries of the River Styx. Their flesh has a naturally sweet taste and contains a trace of aquatic energy.

Starberry grows in areas rich in stellar energy, and its sauce contains trace amounts of stellar power.

Earth Vein Root Stewed Rock Armor Rhinoceros Hoof: The Rock Armor Rhinoceros is an earth-type magical beast. After being slowly stewed with earth vein roots, its hooves become soft, chewy, and slightly enhance the skin's resilience.

Flame Honey Wine: Brewed from honey from "Lava Bees," a unique variety found in volcanic regions, it has a sweet and refreshing taste, but after swallowing, a warm current rises up, which can briefly boost one's mental energy.

......

This meal is quite valuable; each dish not only tastes excellent but also carries some "special effects."

Although these benefits are insignificant to Lynn now, the satisfaction of his appetite is real.

Lynn ate very well.

He even briefly had a thought: if it weren't for his duty to guard the border, he would really like to be a wandering wizard and travel around the main world.

While enjoying local delicacies and diverse scenery, you can leisurely analyze the traces of truth in the sky.

Unfortunately... he had bigger goals.

The Path of All Things, the Pinnacle of Sacred Marks, and even the Realm of True Spirits.

These are things that cannot be achieved by wandering.

As the banquet drew to a close, Roland waved to dismiss those around him, took out an exquisite spatial bag from his robes, and pushed it in front of Lynn.

"Lord Lynn, it's a pleasure to meet you. This is just a small token of my respect."

Roland smiled sincerely, "There are a thousand magic stones in here. In the main world, magic stones are the hardest currency."

"Since you are new here, you must have many expenses. Please accept this as a small token of my appreciation."

Lynn was startled.

A thousand magic stones? A small gift?

A thousand magic stones might not mean much to Lynn, but this was his first meeting with Roland.

If every officially recognized wizard receives this generous greeting gift, it would amount to a truly staggering sum...

Didn't they say that all resources in the main world are monopolized by the major powers?

Is being a city lord really that lucrative? Or is the profit in the main world truly that abundant?