The Necromancer's Church Management Manual

Gar walked through the snow, with Selena close behind him.

The dragon flapped its wings and soared into the sky; Jess had already left to report back.

The matter at Nidhoggburg has also come to an end.

It was still snowing in Gussenburg, and the whole land was covered in ice and snow.

"call"

Selena exhaled a breath of hot air, watching the rising white mist, and rubbed her stiff hands.

"It's so cold here."

"It's alright. I'll buy a land deed, build a church there, light a fire in the hearth, and then we can sit by the hearth and enjoy the warmth." Gar began to help Selena imagine their future life together.

Selena closed her eyes, as if she could feel the warmth that reached her heart right now.

She was instantly melted by that warmth.

But she also thought of a very real problem:

"Buying a land deed must cost a lot of money... I've saved some over the years as an adventurer, but it might not be enough..."

"Don't be afraid, I have money!" Garr patted her head affectionately.

An hour later, at the Gusenberg Real Estate Exchange...

Looking at the astonishing land prices on the property price list, Garr's pupils dilated in shock.

Land deeds in the Upper Town of Gusenberg are almost all worth 600 Dragon Gold Coins, or even more.

Land deeds in the central district generally cost over 300 gold coins with dragon patterns.

Gar touched the money pouch on his chest. Edmund had given him 114 gold coins before he left. He had thought that with so many gold coins he could buy a land deed for the central city and build a church to promote the area.

It wasn't until he saw the housing prices that he realized the gap between his ideals and reality, which almost made him give up.

It seems that land titles in the Upper East Side and Midtown area are completely unavailable for purchase.

Damn it, since I can't take all those gold coins with me in the end anyway, why didn't you leave me a little more?

Gard harbored no resentment towards Edmund, only regretting his lack of financial resources.

"Gal, I only have 12 gold coins on me..." Selena gripped Gal's hand tightly.

"Don't be afraid, Selena." Gal gave her a reassuring "don't panic" and immediately began searching through land deeds in the surrounding secondary cities.

Prices in secondary cities are much lower, generally ranging from 50 to 200 gold coins. This price is generally within Garr's budget, but it will almost completely deplete his savings.

With time running out and the countdown reaching 87 days, Garr didn't have time to inspect all the locations one by one and then carefully consider his options.

Furthermore, Garr hoped to spend these hundred-plus gold coins wisely, rather than on unnecessary premiums.

Therefore, Gal must be extremely cautious in choosing a city.

He must choose areas where the risks are predictable and the opportunities are greater as his next area of ​​development.

His gaze then moved around and finally settled on a land deed.

Black Twilight City.

As a trade route hub, this city was a hub for many long-distance transports, making it well-informed, with a large transient population. Compared to other industrial cities, its complex and intertwined power dynamics presented greater challenges, but also greater opportunities. This was advantageous for Gal's establishment of a church, facilitating the initial spread of the faith.

Moreover, the price is only 99 Dragon Pattern Gold Coins.

Compared to other cities with similar prices, the options here are indeed more cost-effective.

As for why the price was significantly lower, Gar glanced at the respectful-looking clerk beside him.

The clerk, a middle-aged man in a suit and wearing a monocle, resembled a courteous butler. He looked at Gar with a professional smile. After their eyes met, the clerk asked:

"Mr. Gal, do you have any questions?"

I sense he's the shrewd type, so I'll test the waters first.

Garr nodded slightly and calmly pointed to Hogwarts City beside him:

Why are land titles in this area so cheap?

"Mr. Garr, you have a good eye. Hogg City is indeed a very cost-effective choice right now. It is a special development zone of the kingdom, backed by Warden Dungeon, and has abundant mineral resources... Of course, living there will also have some troubles. Last year, due to the Dungeon Riot, there was a minor accident... So the price is relatively lower now. However, there are many experienced adventurers and mercenaries there, so there is no need to worry about that now."

The clerk immediately and clearly explained all the advantages and a few minor disadvantages of Hogwarts.

Garr's lips twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but think to himself, "What a 'professional' clerk."

The invasion of the town by monsters can be described so casually.

If he moves there and encounters them, he'll be dead.

Hogg City is an extremely risky and unknown city, unsuitable as a base for the development of the Church of Light.

Garr shook his head slightly, but now that he understood the clerk's explanation, there was no need to test him further. He subtly moved his finger, pointing it towards Blacktwilight City:

"Then why are the prices in Black Twilight City, as a hub, significantly lower than in the surrounding areas?"

"As you can see, it's a great place and the best value for money. Business associations of all sizes often pass through there by land. Consequently, there aren't as many restrictions there. It's very 'free' and 'vibrant.' If you want to do business there, it's definitely a rare and excellent place."

At this point, the clerk's eyes suddenly darted left and right, then he leaned closer to Garr and said mysteriously:

"Mainly, the Duke of Cardias' second son, Zain, went there last year to manage the land, but the results were not...or rather, they were hard to describe? However, because of this, many large merchant guilds have temporarily abandoned their development there, and land prices have fallen."

Then, he stepped back to his original position, as if nothing had happened, and continued his introduction:

"You two seem to be suited for business. How about we finalize the deal today? I can even help you apply for a fast-track transfer."

After listening to the clerk's explanation, Garr immediately decided to acquire the land deed.

There's one absolute advantage here: chaos!

As Andrew's younger brother and Kadisia's second son, Zain's personality was roughly what he was like, and he had some idea of ​​how difficult it would be for him to govern. In fact, as Zain's older brother, he could even make some use of him.

Furthermore, with the departure of major chambers of commerce, a vibrant and competitive landscape has emerged, where the strongest players often prevail. If Gal can perform well, he can definitely achieve great success in Blacktwilight City.

In addition to other reasons, Dark Twilight City is definitely a city where the risks are manageable for Garr.

However, Gal's expression didn't change much; in fact, a hint of disappointment appeared on his face as he shook his head.

"One city is right next to an underground city, where you have to live in constant fear of monster invasions, and you might even lose your life. The other one talks about 'freedom' and 'vitality,' which clearly indicates that law enforcement is very weak, and the public security probably isn't much better, right?"

As he spoke, he pointed to the land deed of an abandoned church in Blacktwilight City, leaned forward slightly, and whispered to the clerk:

"So, this land deed has been sitting with you for a long time, hasn't it? If the territory of Dark Twilight City continues to be managed by Duke Cardia's second son, I'm afraid the price of the land deed will keep dropping next month, and the month after that, won't it?"

"Mr. Garr, this price... I can apply for it again for you." The clerk maintained his smile and said evasively.

"Don't go to so much trouble, how about 80 gold coins?" Gal patted the clerk on the shoulder with a smile, the two acting like old friends.

"Deal, Mr. Garr." The clerk raised his hand.

Just when Garr thought the ensuing struggle would be lengthy, the clerk surprisingly agreed to his bargaining.

Gar was momentarily speechless. "No? Shouldn't price negotiations be a back-and-forth exchange?"

This makes me feel like I've been ripped off by spending 80 gold coins.

However, 80 gold coins was actually within Gar's expectations. After a moment of contemplation, he raised his hand and shook hands with the clerk to complete the transaction.

Money in one hand, land deed in the other.

After Gal left, the clerk muttered to himself with a hint of helplessness:

"People actually buy things in that run-down place... They probably haven't even been there."