Chapter 1174 - 1172: So That’s How It Is

Chapter 1174: Chapter 1172: So That’s How It Is

Marlo’s matter was just a minor interlude.

Gu Xi handled it casually and then handed it over to Eldest Princess Anna.

Eldest Princess Anna had no objections to the idea of using actors for plays on the battlefield.

After all, this kind of thing is quite common on the battlefield and is an effective way to boost morale.

Although the undead don’t really need morale, it doesn’t mean Gu Xi doesn’t need it.

Gu Xi proposed such an idea now, and since it wouldn’t affect the overall situation, Eldest Princess Anna naturally wouldn’t oppose it.

Meanwhile, she assured that she would do a good job, and Eldest Princess Anna added one more thing.

"This gives me an idea: I can have an actor in my Grand Princess Council."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xi’s heart stirred.

He remembered something, that in the divination result, there were a total of nine people in Eldest Princess Anna’s Grand Princess Council.

According to the progression of Gu Xi’s quest, normally, there should be a double death and one from summoning.

The number of lords should at least be doubled.

Yet in the divination results, there were only nine lords in total.

Could one of them be an actor?

However, Gu Xi didn’t ask further, worried that probing more would reveal that he was acting according to the divination results.

That would make the situation quite awkward.

So at this moment, Gu Xi’s expression turned somewhat unsightly.

Fortunately, Kro came over just then.

"Have you finished tidying up? I noticed some movement over at Rocovale; it seems they’re planning to send someone out to check the situation."

"Oh, almost done. Where’s your map?"

"It’s already drawn. Besides the map to Beite Alliance, there’s also a surprise for you."

As Kro spoke, he handed a parchment map to Gu Xi.

A surprise?

Gu Xi opened the map and genuinely laughed.

The map actually included the address of an archaeological site.

Though it was quite a distance from the current location, it held the thing Gu Xi wanted most.

An already ruined city.

According to Kro’s experience, it was a gathering place for the Elf resistance during the Ancient Giant Dragon era.

However, the city was supposedly discovered by the dragons and ultimately destroyed.

Most of the city is buried under volcanic ash.

Judging by the lack of nearby volcanoes, it was likely burned by flames descending from the dragons.

The city Kro mentioned as having encountered bizarre circumstances refers to this city.

Kro indeed remembered some of Gu Xi’s matters.

Even though Gu Xi didn’t take him to Rocovale, he duly gave the rewards.

Just then, an idea suddenly struck Gu Xi. He realized Kro had forgotten something.

Kro had brought archaeological finds to Rocovale to deliver a mission.

After being resurrected, he hadn’t mentioned this matter at all.

It seemed Kro had forgotten about it.

Gu Xi then remembered that when resurrecting Kro, he had taken all the items from Kro’s possession.

After the resurrection, Kro put the equipment back on himself.

However, Gu Xi remembered that Kro hadn’t taken everything.

Gu Xi thought carefully, and suddenly an idea occurred. The linen pocket taken from Kro seemed to have been left behind.

During the cleanup of the magic array for the resurrection skill, it was sent to Yalidu City by Gu Xi’s subordinates.

Realizing this, Gu Xi secretly glanced at Amirka, who was about to retreat to Yalidu City, and sent a mind-based contact.

"Amirka, when you return, contact Luna and tell her that among the items sent in earlier, there’s a linen pocket. Ask her to find out what’s inside."

Amirka received Gu Xi’s command from afar, glanced in Gu Xi’s direction, and entered Yalidu City without saying a word.

Because of the distance, Kro’s passive telepathy had no chance to activate.

So he didn’t know what Gu Xi had done.

Once Gu Xi arranged this matter, there was nothing more to tidy up; the Holy Silver Evil Coffin reappeared before Gu Xi.

"Let’s get ready to leave."

Taking a last look at the battlefield, it was already empty. If someone noticed, they would find that the ground seemed to have sunk a little.

But it made no difference to Gu Xi.

Gu Xi was never going to tell anyone that in Yalidu City’s Magic Plant District, a mound was being built.

All the soil on that mound came from the battlefield soil Gu Xi brought back.

Though it looked like only a little, accumulated day by day, it would eventually form a tall mound here.

Then Gu Xi planned to plant trees there and not waste such good material.

At that moment, Kro suddenly seemed to remember something.

"Brother Gu, you’re not just going to leave like this."

"Yeah, I’ve pretty much finished packing; if we don’t leave now, the city’s garrison will come to hassle us."

"No, Brother Gu, we initially came over to get something to eat.

But we ended up in a battle, and didn’t get to eat.

If we don’t eat something now, we’ll have to hurry along, and even if your coffin is fast, it’ll take us eighteen or nineteen hours to get from Rocovale to Beite Alliance.

By then, I fear I’ll starve to death on the road."

Gu Xi realized this upon hearing him.

He patted his stomach.

"I hadn’t felt anything until you mentioned it. I didn’t realize so much time had passed, and I’m hungry too.

Don’t worry, I have things to eat, and I’ll have them brought over now."

Gu Xi realized he hadn’t eaten for quite a while, so he immediately contacted Luna to have some food sent over.

Yalidu City has canteens and taverns, any of which can deliver takeout.

And luckily, there was still a city gate that Gu Xi hadn’t yet closed.

So some food was brought out.

The first wave naturally consisted of things sent from the tavern.

The roasted owl and fried snake strips had undergone substantial change.

At the very least, these dishes included side dishes, along with matching beverages and staples.

If previously the roasted owl and fried snake strips were mere dishes.

Now they’ve become a set meal.

When delivered by a few skeletons, the food was still warm.

After opening the food box, Gu Xi glanced at the contents and pushed them toward Kro.

"This is all we have in the city, if you don’t mind, have a bite."

"It’s fine, I used to self-cook when outdoors, as long as the food is edible... can you eat this?"

"It won’t kill you."