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"Uncle, you also received a message from Grandma?"

Amelie looked at Milaine, who was standing in front of the cabin door, hesitant to go in, and found it somewhat amusing. She took the initiative to go up and greet her, and then pushed open the door and went in first.

"Ah."

Milain breathed a sigh of relief and quickly followed behind Emerald:

"My mother-in-law said she had something to ask me and asked me to come over... By the way, Ellie, do you know what kind of tricks my mother-in-law uses when she sends messages? I didn't even notice beforehand."

"It's the power of life and death."

Amelie explained with a light laugh:

"Grandma is probably the strongest necromancer in human history. Even among the elves, there may not be anyone who understands the secrets of death better than Grandma... Therefore, any living being within a certain range of Grandma cannot escape her perception and can be contacted by her at any time."

"That old lady is really something..."

Amidst Milian's sighs, the two arrived at the old lich's dwelling.

When Amelie and Milion arrived, the old lich was still lounging lazily in his golden chair, watching several oddly-looking zombie artists perform a dance that resembled the moonwalk.

"You're here?"

Upon seeing Ameliete and Milion arrive, the old lich simply extended a bone finger and waved it, causing the zombie artists to vanish into thin air while simultaneously projecting a scene.

The projection showed several people dressed as people from the Kingdom of Sakura, hiding in a stealthy posture on a small island.

Amelie carefully counted and confirmed that there were 11 people in total, 10 men and 1 woman. The woman was a beautiful woman with a good figure and appearance, while the men were mostly middle-aged and elderly.

Each of them looked serious, gripping their weapons tightly, clearly waiting for a major battle.

Do you know them?

The old lich didn't mince words, pointing directly at those people and asking:

"They are lying in ambush about 30 kilometers ahead. Each of them is quite strong; in Eastern terms, they are all experts at the Enlightenment stage... Moreover, their hostility is very obvious, so they must be lying in ambush on us."

"...They are all from the three founding families, the conservatives among them."

Milion's expression turned quite grim the moment he saw those people, and now, hearing the old lich's question, he answered with a wry smile:

“They are probably my biggest opponents in Shangying Kingdom. My marriage to Xiaoxue is probably the last thing they want to see... I thought they would ruin the wedding, but I never expected they would dare to intercept us at sea.”

"The three starter families..."

Emery nodded slightly, not particularly surprised.

The Three Royal Families are the three largest families in Shangying Kingdom besides Queen Tengu's family. Their businesses cover all aspects of Shangying Kingdom's economy and people's livelihood, they have large private territories, and they also hold important positions in the country.

According to the tradition of Shangying Kingdom, the Shangying Queen either remains unmarried for life and gives birth to offspring alone through secret methods, or she chooses to marry a direct descendant from one of the three royal families. Tian Gongxue is the first to want to marry a foreigner as a prince, so it is normal for the conservatives of the three royal families to strongly oppose it.

Although Milian and Tian Gongxue were in a relationship before and even had an illegitimate daughter, it was still a secret relationship. To the outside world, Tian Gongxue was still single and even had a daughter of her own... This allowed the conservative faction of the three families to tolerate it.

But now that Milaine is going to officially marry Tengu Yuki, the three families can no longer hold back. The classic conservatives are even more radical than the radicals. Almost all the experts at the Enlightenment stage have come out to intercept Melson's fleet on the sea.

Eleven powerful cultivators at the Enlightenment stage, on par with Fusion stage mages, constitute a formidable force. The last time the Melson family faced such a large number of powerful enemies simultaneously was during the Elf Wars.

Therefore, Milain's expression is very serious now.

He gritted his teeth and thought for a moment, then asked Emerald seriously:

"If I fight with all my might, I should be able to deal with two of them... Little Ellie, can you hold off a few of them? I plan to immediately request reinforcements from the family and Xiaoxue at the same time. As long as we can hold out until reinforcements arrive, we have nothing to fear. But the fleet on the water is definitely doomed, and the Ai Xue is probably doomed as well."

Based on experience from the Elf Wars, it's not impossible for four Fusion-stage mages, along with one magic warship, to fight 11 Enlightenment-stage cultivators of the same level as Fusion-stage cultivators. They can at least hold out for a while until reinforcements arrive.

In contrast to Milaine's tension, Emerald appeared quite relaxed, as if she were about to face not 11 Enlightenment Stage experts, but 11 small fry.

In response to Milaine's question, Emery even gave a mischievous smile:

"I'm sorry, Uncle, I'm just a weak woman, I can't even defeat one enemy."

Before Milaine could even utter a speechless complaint, Amelie ran to the old lich's side, took out a delicate comb, and began combing the old lich's hair, all the while speaking in an even more coquettish and sweet voice:

"But my mother-in-law spoils me the most, she definitely won't stand by and watch me get bullied, right, mother-in-law?"

"Hmph... Nonsense, I don't care if you live or die... Little Ellie, if you die, I'll personally turn you into a lich and make you the princess of the undead army."

The old lich first gave a haughty snort, then said seemingly casually:

"But... my undead legion hasn't replenished its elite forces in a long time. Now that so many high-quality materials are being delivered to my doorstep, and in the desolate central region of the White Sea, wouldn't it be a waste if I didn't accept them?"

"Mmm, I knew my mother-in-law was the best to me!"

Amelie continued to chuckle as she combed the old lich's hair; in her eyes, the 11 Enlightenment stage cultivators from the conservative faction of the three starter families seemed to have become dead men.

Chapter 246 You actually told the necromancer to surround him?

If the old lich hadn't accompanied her to Shangying Kingdom this time, then when she was ambushed and attacked by 11 Enlightenment stage experts, Amelie would definitely have used all her trump cards and fought to the death.

But now that the old lich is by her side, and the old lich has promised to help, Amelie is not worried at all, and her mood is still no different from that of someone on vacation.

Because there are differences between the third stage of powerhouses, whether they are fusion-stage mages, grand mages, or enlightenment-stage cultivators, and these differences are even greater than those between the second stage.

In the real world, cultivators at the same major stage are not further subdivided, but this is clearly reflected in the original game—character levels.

In the original game, the three stages of cultivator levels corresponded exactly to the ones, tens, and hundreds digits.

Take mages as an example. Level 1 to 9 is the awakening period, level 10 to 99 is the mastery period, level 100 to 999 is the fusion period, and level 1000 and above is the transformation period. However, this does not exist in the game and only exists in the background setting. In the real world, the transformation period is only a theory and a legend.

其中9级和10级之间的差距还不算特别明显，9级角色提升到10级后伤害数字就差不多能从20左右变成三位数了。

However, the transition from level 99 to level 100 is a qualitative change. Not only will the character's mechanics and performance be greatly improved, but the numerical expansion will also be frightening. The unit of damage numbers can change directly from K to M or even B.

Those who enter the third stage of magic cultivation have greatly improved in both mechanics and stats; they can be considered as new life forms that have undergone an evolution.

Just as the second major stage has a huge gap of 10 to 99 levels, the gap in the third major stage is 100 to 999 levels, and it will only be higher.

While it's not as big as the gap between level 99 and level 100, a level 900 player can undoubtedly crush a level 100 player in one-sided terms.

Currently, Emerald assesses her own strength at around level 300. If we also consider the top-tier pay-to-win equipment and items that ordinary people simply cannot afford, she should be able to exert combat power equivalent to around level 500 at her peak.

The strongest beings known in the world today are the Elf Queen and the original game's final boss. Both of them are set to be level 999 in the game, truly just one step away from the fourth major stage.

Not counting her undead army, the old lich Granny Ya has a combat power of at least level 800. She definitely can't beat the Elf Queen or the final boss, but she can easily defeat a group of cultivators around level 200 who are at the Enlightenment stage.

This is also why Emerald wasn't worried at all—the three conservative families of Shangying Kingdom, those cultivators in the Enlightenment stage, all appeared as NPCs in the original game, and Emerald remembered very clearly that none of them were above level 250.

Amelie could take on three opponents like that if she got serious, let alone the old lich Granny and her undead army; she could easily crush them all.

Milion was initially quite nervous, but seeing Emery's expression, he quickly relaxed.

Because Milaine suddenly remembered that Emerald could foresee the future. The fact that Emerald was acting so relaxed meant that this crisis was probably indeed insignificant.

"Is there anything I can do?"

Milion was clever; without asking what Emery and the old lich were planning to do, she went straight to asking about her own mission.

"At least you have some brains."

The old lich grinned, revealing her skeletal mouth, and waved at Milion:

"What you need to do is very simple: keep the fleet sailing normally, and don't panic no matter what happens... If anyone asks afterward, just say you know nothing... You never encountered any ambushes or attacks, and you never saw those people, understand? If you understand, then go."

"Yes, Mother-in-law!"

Milain nodded obediently, exchanged a glance with Emerald, and then left.

After leaving the old witch Granny Ya's dwelling, Milaine finally let out a long sigh of relief.

He began to understand what his father had said at the family's core member meeting last month.

Having such a strong member in the family is truly reassuring.

No wonder Ellie dares to cause trouble and make big moves in the Federation... If I had a teacher like her, I would definitely be even more reckless and wild!

While muttering to herself, Milion didn't delay in her work. She quickly followed the old lich's orders and instructed everyone in the fleet not to panic no matter what they saw, treating it as rare severe weather in the special environment of the deep sea.

. . . . .

On the other side, after Milaine left, the old lich Granny Ya extended a bone hand, allowing Amelie to help her stand up from the golden chair.

"Let's go."

After checking himself in the mirror to make sure his hair was neat and his bones were smooth and shiny, the old lich grabbed Amelie and teleported away from the cargo ship to the sea:

"Get a small boat, and you row it."

"Yes, Mother-in-law."

Amelie responded obediently.

Then she looked around and soon saw several lifeboats hanging on the side of the nearest cargo ship. She grabbed one with her magic and helped the old lich onto the ship.

After settling the old lich in the center, Amelie picked up the oars again, went to the stern, and rowed hard.

The paddling motion was merely for show, to satisfy the old lich's whims. In reality, it was Amelie's magic that enveloped the small boat, propelling it at breakneck speed like a speedboat, leaving the fleet far behind in the blink of an eye.

Following the old lich's directions, after speeding along in the kayak for a few minutes, Amelie's view came into being on the small island where the conservative powerhouses of the three starter families were lying in ambush.

Emery carefully observed the small island and was surprised to find that it was not only about 5 square kilometers in area, but also roughly triangular in shape—very similar to Midway, the famous island in the history of naval warfare on Earth.

That's quite interesting.

Amused, Emery increased the speed of the small boat and soon approached the island.

I must say, the conservatives among the three starter families have a good eye for location. The scenery on this island is fantastic, with a wide variety of seabirds and fine sandy beaches that look perfect for relaxation and recreation.

There are no other islands nearby, and the fleet has been sailing for two days without rest. When they pass by this island, it is possible that the crew can go ashore to relax for half a day, which would be a good opportunity to attack.

Unfortunately, they encountered the old witch Granny Ya, which destined them to lose more than they gained by trying to steal a chicken. Not only would they fail to complete their assassination mission, but they would also lose their own lives.

After Emerald's small boat docked, the three powerful members of the starter families who were lying in ambush did not react at all, nor did they reveal any aura or magical fluctuations.

If the old witch Granny Ya hadn't discovered them beforehand, Amelie might never have known that someone was lying in ambush here.

These cultivators in the Enlightenment stage from Shangying Kingdom may not be very strong in direct combat, but their ability to hide and conceal themselves is quite impressive... It's just a pity that they are still living people, and no living being can escape Granny Ya's perception.

"This young lady has arrived! You lowly scoundrels, why don't you show yourselves and greet me?"

Since she was there to fight anyway and had no intention of letting the other party leave alive, Emeryt arrogantly issued a provocation.

But there was still no reaction on the island, and the ambushers remained calm and unaffected by Emeryte's provocation.

"They can tolerate this? No wonder it's the civilization that originated with ninjas~~"

Upon seeing this, Emery laughed again.

The profession of ninja does not actually exist in this world, but many aspects of the Upper Sakura Country are indeed very similar to the Sakura Country on Earth. The creator of the original game designed the Upper Sakura Country region based on the Sakura Country.

So although there are no ninjas in this world, many schools of thought and skills from the Kingdom of Sakura can be used to develop tactics with a strong ninja style, which some players of the original game like.

Unfortunately, the conservatives of the three starter families didn't understand Emerald's sarcasm and jokes, and didn't respond to Emerald's provocations at all, making it seem like Emerald was provoking thin air.

"...You really think I'm a fool, huh? Fine, fine..."

Amelie looked annoyed.

The ambushers were indeed well hidden, revealing no trace of their presence, but since Emery knew of their existence beforehand, it wasn't difficult for her to find them.

"You trash! Prepare to die!"

Emerald pointed to an open space on the island, and the power of holy magic instantly transformed into multiple spears of light behind her, which then shot out in unison.

The ambush victim hidden there finally stopped moving. He was a short, ugly, and lewd old man who displeased Amelie, so she made her move on him.

"drink!"

The old man wielded a large katana longer than himself, yet it moved with incredible agility. After a flurry of left and right slashes and parries, he deflected all of Emerald's light spears.

As the old man appeared, the other ambushers stopped hiding and quickly surrounded Amelie and the old lich Granny Ya from all directions, their faces grim.

"Miss Melson, huh? I didn't expect you to discover our ambush beforehand... but you're far too arrogant to dare come alone?"

The leader of the ambush was also an old man, not very tall, wearing a kimono and holding a peculiar wooden stick; he was probably a spellcaster.

He glanced at the old witch Granny Ya, then casually looked away, continuing to stare menacingly at Amelie:

"Since you're here, then stay... I didn't expect you to be a necromancer, but bringing one more corpse won't change anything. There are 11 of us, and you're already surrounded!"

"...That's what he said, Mother-in-law~~"

Emerald ignored the ambush surrounding them and instead clung to the old lich's skeletal arm, acting coquettishly.

“It doesn’t matter if they laugh at me, but they even dare to laugh at you, Grandma, and even say that they have surrounded us… Grandma, don’t you think they’re ridiculous?”

"It's truly laughable... Hehehe."