Chapter 1829 - A Necromancer Who Just Wants to Plant Trees

Chapter 1829: 508 Super Enhancement and the Supreme Sage_2 Chapter 1829: 508 Super Enhancement and the Supreme Sage_2 Win the upcoming Star Planet Defense War. Become a legend. Only this way would he be qualified to continue thriving in Aindor! Otherwise, he was destined to become like those names that had once shone bright in the material world, streaking across the night sky like meteors, before silently vanishing without a trace. “Quite the discerning eye.” “The total cost is just a tad over eight million, how about choosing a few more and rounding it up nicely?” Soria looked over the list of items, expertly estimating the cost, and couldn’t help but lick her lips as she continued to persuade. Matthew smiled somewhat reluctantly, “Round it up to ten million? I don’t think that’s necessary…” Little did he know, Soria would say with a grin, “Then let’s round it up to twenty million!” Matthew jerked at the sound. The look in Soria’s eyes seemed endlessly tender: “I’m not worried about you reneging on the debt, don’t you have confidence in yourself?” Matthew coughed before responding calmly, “It’s not about the cost; it’s whether my body can withstand so much enchanted strengthening.” “Ever since the Negative Energy Transformation, my physical strength has indeed improved a great deal, but adding so many spells and abilities all at once is still quite a burden.” “This is already the maximum number I’ve calculated; any more might affect my own Focus, and might even lead to cognitive disarray—you should know this better than I do…” As he reached the last sentence, Matthew’s tone became even more cautious. Soria hummed lightly, “Of course, I know.” “You can choose now and come back for the enchantment after becoming a legend. I haven’t planned to cram twenty million worth of goods into you all at once!” Matthew wiped the sweat from his forehead, “Let’s talk about the future when it comes.” “Right now, I just want to deal with what’s in front of me.” Soria persuaded him for a few more sentences. Seeing that Matthew’s will was firm, she finally gave up. Then, she gently tapped a finger on the checklist covered with checks, “The items are decided, but for the source of funds, I can offer you two options.” Matthew was instantly alert. He had already prepared himself for a mountain of debt. But it seemed Soria had other repayment plans for him? The Heavenly Mage spoke deliberately, “The first is to continue as before: I lend you the money, you sign a contract with me, and then we complete the transaction.” “The second option is to consider the eight million an investment from me personally. Once you become a legend, I can use a certain amount of that investment for you to do me a favor. As for what actions correspond to how much, we can discuss that slowly.” “Generally speaking, I offer a relatively fair value, at least I won’t let you suffer too much loss. What do you think?” Matthew pondered. The second option sounded much more relaxed than the first. At least these eight million gold bars didn’t need to be repaid directly. The catch was that he would have to occasionally run errands for Soria or cover for her— Strictly speaking, this wasn’t even a price to pay. In a time when Isabelle and Link had clearly expressed their intentions to leave, getting closer to Soria in itself was an opportunity worth fighting for. However, Matthew only hesitated for a few seconds before firmly replying, “I choose the first option!” Soria frowned, “So unwilling to take orders from me?” Matthew replied without inferiority or arrogance, “If there’s anything I can be useful for, please just command me directly. Even if I didn’t choose the second option, I would be more than happy to serve you.” He didn’t say more than that. Everyone was smart, their own little calculations clear in their minds— Matthew knew. Every Gift of Nature that wasn’t priced surely carried a higher invisible threshold or price. He could serve Soria; he could work for her. But the other party must owe a favor or payment; if the eight million was directly priced with a favor, then it wasn’t just a matter of Matthew being able to repay it. He could be firmly in Soria’s grasp for life! This was something Matthew had to guard against. He respected every Heavenly Mage in the Alliance. But he also maintained a necessary vigilance against them. In a sense, Matthew believed this was the utmost respect! “Alright then, clever little guy, it seems becoming your creditor is the limit; for us to get any closer, I might have to seduce you…” Soria said with a hint of regret. As she spoke the last sentence, she unconsciously licked her lips, her eyes flashing an indefinable color at Matthew. This made Matthew hastily avert his eyes and sit down obediently, like a wronged little wife. Fortunately, Soria was just joking and didn’t actually take any action. Then, the two signed several loan agreements and supplementary contracts. Soria swiftly pushed Matthew into the surgery room. Considering Matthew’s capacity to bear it, the Super Enhancement procedure went on intermittently over three days. During these three days, Matthew lay comfortably on the surgery table, sleeping soundly, oblivious to all but an occasional itching sensation. Soria, on the other hand, was worn out. After the last spell constancy was completed, Matthew saw Soria looking so pale she could barely stand! Finally, she had someone else finish the post-surgery and awakening procedures for Matthew.