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Chapter 1704: 464 Ether Star Core and the Theft of Authority … Matthew hesitated slightly, then couldn’t help but laugh: “The Dragon Lich Sect, huh?” “An interesting test. Is it a temporary tattoo, or a cantrip?” His thought process was simple. Even if Butterfly truly belonged to the Dragon Lich Sect, as the current city lord of Order City, he would absolutely never have the sect’s emblem tattooed on a conspicuous place like the wrist. ... That would bring him many unnecessary troubles and disputes. Therefore, the answer was quite straightforward. Whether it was a cantrip or a tattoo, it was highly likely that Butterfly had it done temporarily before meeting with Matthew. Its purpose was probably just to probe Matthew’s relationship with the Dragon Lich Sect. Thinking from this angle, Butterfly’s previous words about order became even more nuanced. This guy probably wasn’t speaking his true mind. Instead, he was testing Matthew’s stance on these topics. Right from the start, playing mind games with him. Matthew’s favorable impression of Butterfly immediately dwindled significantly. He gazed intently at the other party, waiting to see how Butterfly would respond. However, the other party was calm and composed. He casually rolled down his sleeve, covering the emblem, and said: “I have heard of the Dragon Lich Sect’s doctrines, and although I cannot fully agree with their philosophies, there is a section about life and death that I personally find very convincing.” “What I just mentioned was certainly not a test, just a free-roaming discussion; it should not be taken as totally true, nor as completely false. I hope you find it amusing.” Deserving of being a city lord. This guy really has a thick skin… Matthew could also understand Butterfly’s concerns. Perhaps in their eyes, the necromancer Matthew, who had suddenly appeared, was no different from a lawless terrorist. It took quite a bit of courage for Butterfly to come and negotiate in person. A test was inevitable. Matthew realized that, with the gradual growth of his own power, he would encounter more and more similar situations in the future— People would probably speak insincerely when they first met him. Because they feared his strength. “This must be one of the distortions brought by supernatural powers, only that what’s twisted is not oneself, but the people around…” Matthew sighed softly in his heart. Then he spoke seriously: “I foresee an unprecedented Chaos Storm about to erupt in Order City.” “I am here to resolve this chaos.” “Your Excellency need not have any extra worries.” Butterfly’s expression also became grave: “But there are many ways to resolve chaos.” “Among them are some of the more extreme ones I just mentioned…” Matthew said with a smile: “Are you worried I’ll turn the entire population of Canning City into undead?” Butterfly blinked: “What do you think?” Matthew fell silent. It seemed that the deed that had left the deepest impression on the world was the Undead Calamity he had unleashed on the Sampan Plane. Possibly, such incidents left too profound a shock and fear in people. No wonder the stereotype of necromancer was so deeply ingrained. Matthew grew slightly impatient: “If I truly wished to do that, you couldn’t stop me. ” “But I can tell you, I have no such intentions for now, so don’t impose the idea of being persecuted upon me, understand?” Butterfly bowed respectfully: “I trust your promise.” “However, that is precisely the issue.” “In this world, there are too many beings of Transcendence like yourself.” “Your every whim can be fatally dangerous to ordinary people.” “The only thing that can constrain your actions is your own morality, or even your mood on that day.” “For ordinary people, this is truly terrifying.” A deep sense of helplessness appeared on Butterfly’s face. He spread his hands, his tone becoming firm: “The initial intent of the founders of Order City was to establish a nation where everyone is equal and order prevails.” “They hoped that in this city, the lives of the majority would not be affected by the powers of a few individuals.” “But this ideal is too utopian; they encountered many problems in practice, with one of the toughest being how to face or deal with individuals with supernatural powers like yours.” “The founders of Order City realized that even if these individuals are naturally good-natured and willing to communicate, their very existence still caused considerable trouble.” “Moreover, most extraordinary individuals are inherently rebellious, their disdain for order ingrained in their bones. Any rule that might hinder their desire for unrestrained destruction will be seen by them as shackles.” “Therefore, during the early days of the city’s establishment, the so-called ‘Order City’ appeared more like a taunt or a mockery, most of the time fraught with turmoil, filled with fights erupting for various reasons.” “At that time, the Truth Sect was still a group of idealists, and the Ingram family was just an inconspicuous member of that group.” “Following the trend back then, this city-state would quickly enter the endless cycles of chaos, turmoil, destruction, rebuilding, brief peace, and then chaos again, just like those other cities in the north without Alliance Wizards…” “That is until the Truth Sect and individuals from the Ingram family encountered a group of Elemental Life that had escaped from the Elemental Plane.”