The Low-Key Life of a Necromancer

At the edge of the mine in Xingshi Town, trucks of ore are loaded and waiting to be shipped.

The order placed by Windmill Bay directly covered the ore output of Xingshi Town for a quarter. Every merchant escorting the car had an irrepressible smile on his face.

Carton stood on the high platform of his own manor, silently watching the situation outside.

After putting down the telescope in his hand, Carton took out the softest silk cloth, carefully wiped the lens and the tube, and then put it in the treasure box and carefully kept it.

"This telescope is really a great thing. It allows me to see distant scenery without using magic."

Behind Carton, the head maid, Himanda, had a serious look on her face.

Ever since Katon got the telescope, Himanda has been worried about Katon.

"Ximanda, you don't have to look at me like that. I am not controlled by Brother Li. Everything I think and do now is my decision."

“…Master Carton, please think twice.”

Two months ago, Li borrowed the knights of House Freyr to ambush the Templar's spies at Windmill River Bay.

Knight Freyr, who participated in the battle, brought back all the information about the battle.

"Brother Li no longer hides his necromancy, which is actually a good thing. Besides, the knights also said that Brother Li's magic power is limited and he can't resurrect too many people."

Resurrecting the dead is extremely terrifying, and it also subverts people's long-standing beliefs.

When he first heard the news, Cotton was terrified. He called a doctor to check his body to confirm that Li had not left any curse on him.

After calming down, Carton began to think about how to face Li in the future.

"Shimanda, what do you think Li Ge's brain is made of~"

The fact that Cotton still calls him Brother Li means he has made a decision.

The reason why Carton chose to continue to be close to Li was the various goods that came from Windmill River Bay.

Carton picked up the exquisite glass and drank the white wine with bubbles and sugar.

The high feeling made Cotton intoxicated, and at the same time made him understand the power brought by technological progress.

"Master, I have asked someone to check the armor produced in Windmill Bay. The quality of the armor is comparable to the basic armament of our Freyr family knights. This is terrible."

Himanda, who never shows shyness, did not hide her worries in front of Katon.

Ximanda was not afraid of Li's necromancy, but was terrified by the production technology that Li had brought out.

In just two months, all the useless refugees that filled Windmill Bay were recruited by the lord.

River Bay City, which originally only produced grain, now has dozens of large factories.

The free people who used to only stay in taverns and brag and chat became skilled workers after only two months of adaptation.

Right now, the steel production workshop that Ximanda is most concerned about has a daily output equivalent to that of the past week.

Metals produced using the factory system are large in quantity, stable in quality, and low in cost.

"Ximanda, Brother Li and I are sworn brothers. Do you think he will harm me, or do the nobles in the capital look down on me more?"

Thinking of the situation of the Freyr family in the royal capital, Ximanda fell silent.

According to Ximanda, the nobles in the royal capital are not good people, and Li is not a good person either.

However, being in the vortex, choosing one side to join is a choice that must be made.

The kingdom is in turmoil and no one is immune.

"Please help me write back to Count Lucy. I am willing to invest in building a factory in Windmill Bay!"

Since Carton chose to stand on Li's side, Ximanda no longer hesitated and went downstairs to arrange the cooperation matters.

After Himanda went out, Katon, who stayed on the terrace, did not look relaxed.

The changes in the temple and the sudden appearance of assassins made Carton worry about the situation of his father and sister.

In the North, if Carton maintains a good relationship with Li, he can ensure the safety of his life.

But in the royal capital, can my father and sister escape the assassination attempts that are hard to prevent?

Carton was very afraid that he would receive news that his family had been killed, just like Count Dalai, whose entire family died because of a lack of attention.

"Shimanda, are you still there?"

Himanda came in from outside, waiting for his little master to give him new tasks.

"Master, please speak."

"Notify the Freyr family knights in the capital and ask them to find a way to stop the temple."

"Master, what you mean is..."

"We need to buy Brother Li a little more time."

Ximanda glanced at Master Carton in surprise, and saw a hint of shrewdness on the master's young face.

Ximanda was very pleased. Regardless of whether the young master's choice this time was correct or not, the young master had grown up, and this kind of progress could not be bought with money.

"Report! There's a letter from the capital!"

A servant broke in between the master and servant, interrupting the originally harmonious atmosphere.

After hearing a few words from the letter from the royal capital, Katon and Himanda both became nervous.

Just as Carton had always worried, Ximanda did not have a good impression of the royal capital.

Every letter sent from the royal capital never brought good news.

"Give me the letter!"

The servant came over and placed a package on the table.

The letters sent from the royal capital were not just one or two, but a huge pile.

Ximanda checked them one by one, and only after confirming that there was no problem with the letters did Carton take over and check them one by one.

Most of the letters sent by the tribesmen condemned Carton for doing nothing in the North. If these letters had been sent earlier, Carton would probably have been sad, but now...

“These people never change their wording, and it’s hilarious to watch.”

"How can those stupid people know the young master's ability?"

"Well, prepare some fine wine and perfume and send them back. Just tell them that they are specialties purchased by me in the North."

"Master, those people will definitely like these specialties and place more orders. Should we give them a discount?"

"Then, I'll increase the price by 10%~"

Selling to friends and family means making a lot of money. This is the biggest thing Carton learned after interacting with Li.

After finalizing the shady business, Carton took out the two most important letters from the mail sent from the royal capital.

One of the letters came from Carton's father, now Grand Duke of Freyr.

Whether it is the paper material, ink or wax seal, this letter exudes a strong sense of luxury.

However, the content of the letter was repetitive, just reminding Carton to take care of himself and other nonsense.

"It turns out that I am always a child in my father's heart."

In the letter, his father actually asked Cotton whether he had eaten well, which almost made Cotton laugh.

How old is Carton, and he still forgets to eat.

Since Li developed a new cooking technique, Carton can now eat a whole sheep a day~

Putting his father's nagging aside, Carton picked up another letter.

This letter was much simpler than the previous one, but Carton did not dare to underestimate it.

Just looking at the lotus mark on the wax seal, Cotton's calves couldn't help but tremble.

After opening the letter and taking a look at it, Carton's teeth began to chatter.

"Master? What did the young lady say?"

“…My sister is coming back to beat me up!”