Chapter 275: Underworld Black Coffin
“Suggestion? Do you think we should prioritize military technology?”
The young girl was already dizzy from the Lich Governor’s essay-like work report, and now this guy was questioning her decision?
Although she entrusted most of the territory’s affairs to Lei because she recognized his capabilities, Kazumi was still very confident in her overall development direction.
She believed that most players who played simulation games would agree with the saying, “Resources are the foundation of development.” Was there anything wrong with her prioritizing the research plan for “Death Aura Gathering II,” which could increase the territory’s overall death aura output?
“No, I think the adult’s current major decision is very perfect, but I still hope that the adult can look at this.”
The soul fire within the black-robed Lich’s head flickered, and the grimoire floating in the air quickly flipped through, finally projecting a small box with a dark color scheme.
“Dark Altar, are you talking about soul sacrifice speed? The priority of this is not as high as that of Death Aura.”
Looking at Lei’s actions, Kazumi shook her head and rejected his seemingly constructive suggestion.
After all, compared to the “Dark Altar,” which sometimes had critical hits, the young girl was more inclined to rely on accumulating solid strength little by little over time. Moreover, it was unknown when something detrimental to the territory would be sacrificed.
“Adult, I’m talking about this.”
Lei showed no extra expression on his face after Kazumi so directly rejected his suggestion. The frost power in his hand continued to condense, and finally, the option on the technology tree of the “Dark Altar” jumped to an independent technology option.
“Undead Lord” was a game with extremely high openness, not only in terms of the various different playstyles mentioned before, but also in technological research.
Even though the territory’s scientific research buildings had not yet been established, the basic technology trees that came with various buildings were already at a level that Kazumi felt would be difficult to complete in her lifetime.
The basic technology trees for different buildings were completely different, so in the game, every building was a unique existence.
The Municipal Building, the “Great Graveyard,” had its technology tree focused on “Territory Development,” “Lord Capability Enhancement,” and “Trait Strengthening.” Among these, “Death Aura Gathering,” “Death Aura Mastery,” and “Elite Guard Enhancement” were essentially placed at the forefront of Kazumi’s territory’s overall research tasks.
Perhaps in the future, the young girl might pursue other playstyles that fit her aesthetic preferences, but for a territory in its initial development stage, the basics were always the best.
The “Corpse Crow Nest,” as a low-level building, only had a vertical technology tree, which meant there was no need for much inclination. However, there was “Blood Food” in front, which could improve the recovery ability of individual corpse crows. After the number of corpse crows in the territory reached a certain level, it was still very necessary to develop it.
The “Graveyard Hill” and “Dark Altar” also only had technologies that simply improved efficiency and strengthened traits. They were useful but not of high priority, so Kazumi had long forgotten about them. However, she didn’t expect Lei to bring them up now.
“Soul Link?”
Muttering the name of this independent technology option on the small screen panel, Kazumi was not particularly surprised. After all, the technology tree was indeed too vast, and it was normal to miss some individual items after a cursory glance. However, the immediate priority was to see what this technology option, which made Lei so seriously suggest it to her, actually was?
“Linking the Lord’s soul with the entire territory? Distributing fatal injuries across the entire territory?”
If one word were to describe Kazumi’s expression, it would probably be “frustrated.”
What was this all about? The young girl thought that if Lei had brought it up to her alone, it would at least be a super important technology point that she had missed. But the result was a skill that consumed a ridiculously high amount of resources, had a long cooldown, and offered no benefits other than self-preservation, making it a chicken rib skill?
“Yes, please, adult, you must agree to this plan!”
The soul fire of the black-robed Lich flickered wildly as it rarely did. The xương floating in the air fell to the ground, and it knelt on one knee, begging sincerely.
“Reason?”
Seeing Lei’s sudden change in attitude, the young girl’s eyebrows couldn’t help but raise, but in her heart, she had already dismissed this obviously thankless choice.
Although sharing lethal damage across the territory sounded appealing, the high consumption and long cooldown were enough for the young girl to give it up. With those resources and time, wouldn’t it be better to research dozens of percentage points more of death aura gathering? Besides, life-saving items had good substitutability.
“Because… Adult, you are the most precious existence. The Great Graveyard can be destroyed, and everyone in the territory can die, but only Lord Adult, you, absolutely cannot have any accidents!”
“Because only when Adult survives do we have the meaning to continue to survive. Moreover, it currently seems that the Lord Adult lacks close-combat capabilities. If you are cornered and the soldiers cannot reinforce you in time, accidents are very likely to happen.”
Lei slowly raised his head, and the soul fire dancing in his eyes was exceptionally serious. Unlike the usual rigor when talking about work, the fire in the skull at this moment flickered with a light called “Piety.”
“………..”
Kazumi really did not expect that Lei would provide such an answer.
From the latter part of his statement, Lei was still that rigorous undead governor who dared to clash with her for the sake of the territory’s development. But the beginning sentences, spoken by such a skeletal frame, were indeed quite touching.
She didn’t expect that cold undead would also have such passionate hearts. The young girl couldn’t help but sigh with emotion. Although from a rational perspective, doing so was indeed the optimal solution, the sudden loyalty from her subordinate stirred a ripple in Kazumi’s heart.
“Well, let’s do as you say.”
After careful consideration, what Lei said was not unreasonable.
Before the undead army was formed, she, as the summoner, was still easily attacked, which could be seen from previous battles. Little Black could protect her within her body, but that was only for ordinary strong practitioners. If it were the heroes ranked by the association, the young girl did not believe that Little Black could save her from them.
Thus, at the cost of a small period of the territory’s basic research time, exchanging it for a monthly life-saving buff seemed quite necessary.
Nodding gently, she acknowledged Lei’s suggestion. Kazumi then called out to Lei, planning to inspect the “Graveyard Hill” outside the city.
“Adult, there is one more thing.”
But before the young girl could take a step, Lei’s voice, like that of a dead person, sounded behind her again.
“What matter?”
Staring at the Lich before her with her jet-black eyes devoid of emotion, the young girl asked.
“Please, Adult, bestow a name upon the territory.”
Following Lei’s pale skeletal arm, in the center of the city gate, a square blank space was left, as if waiting for its own name.
“A name…”
After hearing Lei’s words, Kazumi’s eyes narrowed, and she fell into thought.
Then, a hint of an unfathomable smile flashed across her face, and she slowly raised her head, looking at the tall city walls entwined with the aura of decay.
“Then let’s call it… Underworld.”
(ps: You guys are too harsh. Several names felt really good, you have such literary talent, keep it up and deduce the plot, my book review is just around the corner! But in the end, I chose this one, after all, it’s a linkage, isn’t it? [Smile])
