Wizard: I Have a World of the Dead

"A knight...he really is a knight!"

"How old is he? Such a young knight? Really?"

"15 years old! A 15-year-old knight, oh my god!"

"Wallenberg has produced...a remarkable figure."

The banquet hall erupted in chaos.

Like a pot of water that has been covered for a long time finally having its lid lifted, all the sounds burst out at once.

Exclamations, whispers, and gasps of surprise merged into a massive, buzzing sound that echoed beneath the dome of the hall.

Some people were clapping, some were whispering, and some were holding their wine glasses and forgetting to drink, completely unaware that the wine was spilling from the rim of their glasses onto their hands.

Barack Hollenfield stood at the front of the crowd, his glass raised in mid-air, motionless, his face showing a mixture of surprise and a hint of worry.

What pleased him was that his marriage partner was so outstanding, which was undoubtedly a huge political bargaining chip.

But it was precisely because of this that he couldn't help but worry about the hasty nature of this marriage, because his initial lack of attention had led him to send only an illegitimate daughter of questionable status.

The dowry was not particularly generous.

The shock on Earl Vinhart's face was also evident.

As a once renowned knight, probably no one present understood the true value of this power better than him.

After all, the main reason he was able to inherit the title was that he showed remarkable talent on the path of knighthood.

And what is the core reason why he has remained the ruler of the Southern Territory and suppressed a group of nobles for so many years despite his weakened strength?

It's precisely because the successor he's grooming also possesses extraordinary knightly talent!

And right now, the knightly potential displayed by this young baron is even more outstanding and terrifying than his own, his heir who surpasses him, and even all the young people in the kingdom...

The Warren family...

This ancient family, which has been silent for hundreds of years...

It seems they're really about to rise to prominence...

After this minor incident, the banquet continued.

The musicians resumed playing the organ, and the servants tidied up the overturned tables and chairs, wiped away the wine and bloodstains on the floor, and replaced the tablecloths and tableware.

The ladies who had been screaming and running away just moments before returned to their seats, while the men hiding under the table picked up their glasses again.

Everything returned to normalcy, restoring the composure and elegance expected of a noble banquet.

However, the focus of the banquet has now shifted from Count Wienhardt to Baron Lynch of Wallenberg.

Guests flocked in one after another.

Powerful nobles like Barack praised Lynch's heroic performance and invited him to noble events.

Ordinary nobles, who had little real power, could only wait in line to be offered a drink, taking the opportunity to express their gratitude to Lin Qi and introduce themselves to get acquainted with him.

The noble ladies pulled their necklines low and stood as close to Lin Qi as possible, watching him openly and secretly, hoping he would glance at them.

Some elegant and sophisticated ladies have already begun to secretly inquire about connections that can get close to Lin Qi.

Margaret nestled beside him, her hand linked with his arm, her fingers unconsciously tightening slightly.

Her face was filled with excitement and pride, and the ruby ​​necklace burned quietly in the candlelight, its deep red glow reflecting the smile on her lips.

But beneath that pride, there was also a hint of worry...

Time quickly passed and it was past 10 p.m.

The banquet continued, but Lin Qi planned to go back.

These guests are so enthusiastic, it's unbearable! If we keep chatting like this, I don't know when I'll be able to go home and sleep tonight.

I have to get up early tomorrow to explore the Land of the Dead!

"Ladies and gentlemen, tonight's banquet has been truly unforgettable, but I have important matters to attend to tomorrow, so I must take my leave now."

Using any excuse, Lynch led Margaret outside.

The noble ladies waiting on the periphery immediately realized their opportunity had arrived when they saw Lin Qi finally emerge from the circle of important figures.

They were like a swarm of butterflies drawn by nectar, rushing forward and jostling each other, hoping to have a chance to get close to Lin Qi.

Elsa was among them.

She regretted it!

Why she regrets it is no longer important; what matters to her now is an opportunity.

She knew that her relationship with Lin Qi could never go back to what it was before. Lin Qi could no longer chase after her like before, and be so affected by her every expression that he couldn't even sleep.

But she doesn't care anymore; all she wants now is to stand with Lynch again.

Even if it means being her lover.

With great effort, she finally managed to push through the crowd and stand at the very front, her breathing labored and her chest heaving.

But it was all worth it.

Because she saw it.

Lynch was only a few steps away from her, leading Margaret over.

The light shone from behind him, gilding his silhouette with a warm golden edge. His features were exceptionally clear in the interplay of light and shadow.

Elsa's heart seemed to skip a beat.

Only then did she realize how handsome he was.

She opened her mouth, her voice trembling slightly as she forced it out: "Lin Qi!"

The sound wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear amidst the noise of the banquet hall.

Lin Qi's gaze was drawn to it. He turned his head slightly and glanced in the direction from which the sound came.

Those eyes fell on her face.

Yet, there was no superfluous emotion to be seen, only calmness and composure, just as one would when looking at anyone else around them.

Just like looking at a...

stranger.

Elsa's heart skipped a beat.

Her lips trembled slightly, and she subconsciously added, "Baron Lynch..."

The fans are so enthusiastic!

Lin Qi gave a polite smile and nodded slightly: "Hello."

He didn't stop walking.

He pulled Margaret along and headed outside.

Elsa watched Lynch's departing figure, her eyes filled with barely suppressed despair.

......

The Undead world, Stormwind.

A blood moon hung overhead, its crimson light spilling across the city walls. Lin Qi stood atop the main gate tower, his hands resting on the crenellations, looking down at the slowly awakening city below.

The restoration of Stormwind City has reached 36%, a significant improvement compared to when it was first captured.

The city wall has been completely repaired, with no gaps left. It stands proudly on this wasteland like a giant iron cylinder.

The main street in the city has been completely cleared, with gray-white stone slabs stretching from the city gate all the way to the city lord's mansion at the end of the line of sight, and the road surface has been washed clean.

Every twenty steps along both sides of the street stood a stone pillar, with a copper brazier salvaged from the ruins placed in a recess at the top of the pillar.

The fire pits glowed with eerie green phosphorescent light, casting a chilling and awe-inspiring atmosphere over the entire city.

Two new cemeteries have been built in the direction of the cemetery in the east of the city, and the population has increased to 500.

However, Lynch has no plans to add any more cemeteries.

Building a cemetery in the main city is very expensive, requiring 200 Shadowstone Ore. In addition, each new undead also requires 1 Shadowstone Ore.

The construction of these five cemeteries consumed 1500 of Lynch's Shadowstone Ore.

Shadowstone is a very important strategic resource in the Undead world, and it is used in many aspects such as subsequent construction, magic, and alchemy.

Although his current Shadowstone reserves seem plentiful, they are not unlimited.

The total Shadow Stone reserves in the entire Bone Wasteland are only around 30,000, and he has already mined almost all of them. It's definitely not an option to cut back on spending.

Anyway, he's already squeezed the most out of the Bone Wasteland. He can just build five hundred skeletons to slowly repair the walls. These things don't have much combat power, so there's no point in building more.

Of course, cost-cutting is secondary; if you want to continue your expansion, increasing revenue is the most fundamental thing.

Thinking of this, Lin Qi looked to the side.

Not far from him stood a small undead legion.

They consist of three liches, three elite skeleton archers, and ten elite skeleton warriors.

They were all wearing complete armor, which shone with a cold light under the blood moon.

Majestic and imposing!

While repairing the city walls, Lin Qi has also been busy these days. He successfully upgraded his Undead Domination to level 6, and the number of skeletons he can control has increased to 16.

Apart from the three liches, the rest were all elite skeletons, each around level 8 with three attributes around 10 points, approaching the level of an intermediate knight.

In Lolunt, this level of power is something only a large or medium-sized noble family with substantial wealth possesses.

But if we include the lich...

To change the flag in the Southern Territory is just a matter of a word from Lynch.

And this is not even the ceiling of Lin Qi's combat power!

At the center of this group of dead, surrounded by an exceptionally handsome young man, his face stern, his armor gleaming in the moonlight—

Storm Knight, Diego!

With the help of the skeletons, Diego's leveling speed is incredibly fast, and he has already jumped to level 13.

This was Diego's peak level before he died!

Name: Diego Sol.

Occupation: Hero.

Level: LV13.

Experience: 1238/80000.

Attributes: Strength 18.3, Agility 18.5, Constitution 18.2.

Skill: Rending Wind Slash.

Star rating: One star.

The three-dimensional mean at 18 o'clock!

18 times the basic attributes of an adult!

It's terrifying!

Unfortunately, the undead in the Bone Wasteland are generally around level 1 to 5. The undead world has a level experience suppression system, and you basically won't get any experience after level 10.

Otherwise, if Lin Qi continues to grind here, it's only a matter of time before he becomes a Great Knight.

"But there's no need to waste time..."

Lin Qi's gaze swept beyond the city walls, reaching the distant wasteland: "Anyway, with our current strength, we're more than capable of expanding into new territories..."

A new journey has begun!