A sneeze destroys a magical civilization

After completing his revenge under the watchful eyes of the major families of Ascaltra, Bernard soon replaced his father and became the real controller of the family and the Chamber of Commerce.

There was no trouble or difficulty in the whole process, and even those who originally wanted to take advantage of the opportunity have withdrawn their outstretched hands.

In addition, the caravan brought back a large amount of specialties from the Calimshan and Tethyr regions in the south. At the same time, Old Bass also led a merchant ship to successfully dock in the harbor of Ascatla a few days later, bringing a large amount of expensive spices and sucrose. , honey, silk, pearls, rare herbs and other goods were moved out and transported to the warehouse.

All of a sudden, all the nobles and businessmen realized that instead of weakening due to this incident, the Roldan Chamber of Commerce had become richer and stronger as a blessing in disguise.

Those who originally wanted to join forces to suppress Bernard and force him to sell some shops, merchant ships and trade routes at low prices in order to obtain working capital, immediately made a 180-degree turn in their attitude.

After all, in Amn, no one has trouble with money.

Whether it is spices, cane sugar, honey, pearls, tobacco, silk and rare herbs, they are all in-demand commodities in the Amn region.

As long as you buy it and take it to a store for retail, you can immediately earn almost 30% profit.

If you go to Baldur's Gate, Waterdeep, and Neverwinter in the north, you can easily double or triple the amount without any problem.

Therefore, Bernard needs to meet a large number of customers every day and bargain with them every penny to ensure maximizing benefits.

Of course, he did not sell all the goods, but only about one-third, and the rest was slowly absorbed by his own chamber of commerce's shops and trade routes.

In about a week, the young businessman placed in front of Zuo Si a thick stack of bills of exchange that could be used directly as currency for transactions in most cities in Faerûn.

"Lord Soth, here are 650,000 gold coins. Please take a look."

"Have you cleared all the goods?" Zuo Si asked in surprise.

Although the carrying capacity of a mere few hundred tons of a merchant ship, coupled with the transportation capacity of more than two hundred heavy-duty carriages, is nothing in the modern society of the earth.

But in this world where technology and transportation capabilities are relatively backward, it can definitely be regarded as an out-and-out "bulk commodity."

If you don't want the price to plummet all of a sudden, it often takes a long time to deal with it.

Zuo Si felt that it was quite remarkable to be able to sell about half of the goods in one or two months.

But now, the other party gave him a big surprise.

Bernard smiled and shook his head: “No, it’s still far from it.

The funds you gave me in Calimport far exceeded what was originally planned.

And we made a lot of money in Manon, Mailatma, and Zazesipo along the way.

Therefore, the income is several times higher than before.

This is just the first batch of profit sharing, and more will follow within the next year.

Especially lending to the nobles and chambers of commerce in Mailatma City will continue to bring huge profits for a long time to come. "

"Well done, I really didn't see the wrong person."

Appreciating the young businessman's high-spirited look after completing his transformation, Zuo Si showed a happy smile on his face.

Because he got an astonishing return on his investment.

If nothing else, you don’t have to worry about the initial funds to build a mage tower and go to Candlekeep to seek knowledge.

"Thank you for the compliment. If it weren't for your help and support, I probably wouldn't have been able to come back alive.

I will never forget this kindness.

And I hope that our close working relationship will last forever.

Oh, by the way, this is a Chamber of Commerce Equity Transfer Agreement promised to you, as well as a land deed, a noble identity certificate issued by the six-member council, and a permanently valid spellcasting license.

From now on you can call yourself Sir Soth.

In addition, the title deed is located outside the city of Ascaltra, near the rivers and lakes to the west of Cremur, which is a very fertile land.

There is a beautiful castle and four large manors under its jurisdiction.

It was originally a retreat left by my father for his mistress and illegitimate son. Now it is given to you as a gift.

You don't need to worry about the business, there are dedicated housekeepers and servants to take care of it on weekdays.

It can also be used as a place for relaxation, recreation and hunting occasionally. "

After saying that, Bernard carefully took out the three parchment scrolls from the wooden box and placed them on the table.

Each scroll is blessed with a little magical power to prevent counterfeiting.

Especially for land deeds, although their value and the profits they can generate may not be too high, they fall into the category of real estate.

Moreover, after Amn has a noble title, the land owned in his name will automatically be converted into a territory.

The owner is equivalent to a small feudal lord in the territory. He not only has judicial and taxation rights, but also certain military rights.

When you think it is necessary, you can arm all the young adults in the territory to resist attacks from monsters or kill invading enemies.

In short, as long as the bottom line of the six-person council is not openly touched, he is basically equivalent to a local emperor and can do whatever he wants.

After all, Amn's predecessor was the "Emirate of Kalisha".

It was originally a loose country formed by a group of small lords, so even after it was later transformed into a commercial empire, it still retained the rights of a large number of feudal lords.

In some of these places, famous scenes such as "sheep eating people" are even being staged.

"Sir Soth..."

Hearing this rather familiar name, Zuo Si immediately thought of a certain death knight of the same name from the world of Klein, as well as the other person's charming way of speaking.

But soon, he smiled and shook his head to interrupt this accidental and divergent thinking, and then asked: "About my application to build a mage tower in Ascaltra City, is it possible for the six-person council to Hasn’t there been any response from the Masked Mage?”

"They gave a response, but I don't think you will like it." Bernard replied with a wry smile.

"Oh? What was their response?" A trace of curiosity flashed in Zuo Si's eyes.

"They gave two solutions. One is that you join the Masked Mage Guild, and then you can naturally obtain permission to build a magic tower in the city. The other is to use the temple of Talona, ​​the goddess of poison and plague, which is under construction. You can modify the interior of the temple to use it as a mage tower.”

Bernard took his time and told the answer he got from the official exactly.

The second person knew without asking that Zuo Si would definitely not agree.

Because he didn't even have time to hide from Talona's church, how could he go up the pole to get involved with them.

Although the first one seems to be feasible on the surface, joining the Masked Mage Guild actually means fulfilling some responsibilities and obligations.

For example, if the Masked Mage of Ascatla encounters resistance during law enforcement, or is simply killed by the enemy, at this time all the Masked Mage will be summoned to the location of the incident ahead.

It's nothing if it's a "soft persimmon".

Once you encounter a "tough guy" like Joan Irenicas, it's an absolute disaster.

The most important thing is that the masked mage's foundation is too poor.

Not only has the entire organization been established for a short period of time, but the resources and knowledge at hand are also quite poor, and there is not even a decent legendary caster.

In Faerûn, a spellcaster organization without a legendary mage is basically the same as a country without nuclear weapons on earth, and its deterrence is quite limited.

Zuo Si didn't feel that joining such an organization would bring him any benefit at all, so he sneered and said sarcastically: "These guys really have a good idea. They actually tried to absorb me into the masked mage organization or the church and then use it. I guess they have affected me before." The thief who wants to meet me must have similar intentions."

"So what do you mean..." Bernard probed cautiously.

"Just reply to them and say that if I'm not allowed to build the mage tower in Askatra, then I will build it in Baldur's Gate or Waterdeep."

Zuo Si simply counterattacked the opponent's army.

You must know that Amn is in an out-and-out competitive relationship with Baldur's Gate and Waterdeep.

Not long ago, Baldur's Gate was at war with Amn on the border over the steel trade.

This is why when Sarevok created an iron ore crisis and wanted to provoke a war a few years later, he did it almost easily.

The conflicts of interest and hatred between the two parties were sown long ago.

As for Waterdeep City, it has been in a hostile relationship with Amn for a long time.

The shadow thieves who were once banned and expelled by the lords of Waterdeep City have been trying to kill them back through various methods to complete their revenge.

If Zuo Si pretends to join Baldur's Gate or Waterdeep, he can definitely force the six-member Council to make huge concessions.

Because they absolutely do not want the chosen ones of the goddess of poison and plague to become a bargaining chip in the hands of their enemies to threaten them.

Since Amn is a typical business empire, people here like to apply business methods to politics.

I like to find a condition acceptable to both parties through constant trial and error.

So Zuo Si was not worried at all that the other party would disagree.

Bernard nodded thoughtfully: "Okay, I will convey your intention to the six-person council. In addition, you asked me to acquire the Crooked Crane Hotel and the Slums in the City Gate District. The Bronze Crown Hotel is also on the rise. The owner of the former agreed to sell it, but the asking price was a little too high. The latter made it clear that he would not sell it no matter how much money he paid."

"It's expected. After all, the business of the Bronze Crown Hotel is as simple as what you see on the surface. The boss Lei Tinan is not only secretly operating gambling, gladiatorial performances and pornographic industries, but also has close ties with slave traders. No matter if it is changed to No one would sell his hen that lays golden eggs. But it doesn’t matter, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Let’s buy the Crooked-Necked Crane Hotel now.”

Zuo Si thought for a moment and made his choice.

In fact, from the perspective of gathering intelligence, the Bronze Crown Hotel located in the slums is obviously a better choice.

Because the customers there are complex, including members of the Shadow Thieves Guild, adventurers, mercenaries, slave traders from all over the world, and even nobles and wealthy businessmen who come looking for excitement and fun.

From their mouths, it is easy to find out many rumors and gossip.

Best of all, behind the Coppercrest Inn is a secret entrance to the sewers of Ascaltra.

But the Crooked Crane Hotel in Chengmen District is not bad either.

"What? The Bronze Crown Hotel also engages in gladiatorial performances and slave trading? Damn it! How come I didn't know." Bernard was obviously surprised.

Because he had been to the Bronze Crown Inn more than once.

But usually it’s just a couple of drinks and then going to a private room on the second floor to have an “in-depth conversation” with those beautiful young ladies.

Never heard of any other entertainment.

Zuo Si smiled and replied: "Because Lei Tinan is very cautious, the slave trade and gladiatorial performances are only open to regular customers. New customers are often recommended by old customers to watch and participate in gambling."

"No wonder... I asked why some people go to the Bronze Crown Hotel in the slums every now and then. It turns out that they all go to watch the slave gladiatorial show."

Bernard had a look of realization on his face.

However, he had been to Calimport and had witnessed a cruel slave fight in a large arena until blood was everywhere, so he was not very interested in this kind of secretive underground fight.

Only those guys who have never left Ascatra in their lives, let alone seen killing and bloodshed, but are eager to seek strong stimulation, will become loyal fans of this underground gladiatorial performance.

"Okay, let's put aside the matter about the Tongguan Hotel for now. Anyway, we have caught Lei Tinan's hand and can kill him at any time." Zuo Si shrugged nonchalantly.

In fact, there are too many places like the Tongguan Hotel that do legitimate business on the surface but engage in all kinds of dirty deeds in private.

For example, the "Gift of the Sea" pub in the dock area is a stronghold set up by pirates specifically to collect intelligence.

Many merchant ships were robbed because they promptly sent detailed intelligence and route maps to pirate captains.

After all, as a country where money is paramount and was founded very late, Amn has little cultural heritage, and its moral values ​​are so weak that they are almost non-existent.

If I had to describe it in one sentence, it would probably be "laughing at the poor but not at the prostitutes".

As long as you can make enough money and go ashore to clear your name, no matter what methods you have used before or how many crazy things you have done, you will eventually be praised by the people around you.

Some children from poor families will even openly state that their dream when they grow up is to become a "shadow thief".

Bernard nodded slightly: "That's right. In that case, I will go and buy the Crooked-Necked Crane Hotel tomorrow, and then hire people to tear down the old parts for reconstruction and decoration. I believe it is the most In about half a month, Chef Welby will be able to conquer the entire upper class of Ascatra with his unique oriental dishes."

"This is not urgent. Because there is a small hidden danger in that hotel that needs to be resolved first." Zuo Si interrupted the other party's thoughts with a smile.

"Hidden danger?" Bernard blinked in confusion.

Zuo Si explained meaningfully: "There is a hidden secret door on the back wall of the lobby on the first floor of the Crooked Crane Hotel. Behind the secret door is the secret residence of a lich. I have to get rid of this lich first, and then Only then can we carry out remodeling and decoration with peace of mind.”

"Witch... Lich?!!"

Bernard's voice suddenly rose an octave, and he was instantly frightened into a cold sweat.

He had been to this hotel more than once, and was sitting near the bar in the lobby on the first floor.

The businessman felt frightened at the thought of being so close to the terrifying lich.

At this moment, Bernard finally realized why Zuo Si had emphasized that Askatra was not safe.

It turns out that even such crowded places have a terrifying lich hidden, not to mention inaccessible places like sewers, abandoned houses and warehouses.

Seeing the uneasy look on the businessman's face, Zuo Si immediately comforted him: "Relax. I will be fully prepared when I take action. He can't make any waves."

"I feel relieved to hear you say that. By the way, where is Isadora? Hasn't she been pestering you these past few days?" Bernard asked with a surprised look on his face.

He remembered clearly that since he went home that day and killed his crazy father, this little sister with psychic power had been following Zuo Si.

And it seems that he is afraid that the other person will leave him and run away. Every day, whether he goes out or sleeps, he is inseparable. It is as if he is possessed and becomes unreasonable.

But what makes Bernard even more incredible is that Zuo Si showed extremely high tolerance for Isadora and did not show any boredom.

Although he didn't know the specific reason, he always felt that it must be related to his sister's rare psychic talent.

"Isadora is in the room upstairs at the moment, debating with another fragment of her personality in order to delve deeper into her potential."

Zuo Si didn't hide anything and gave the answer openly.

Based on his observations and tests over the past few days, he can basically confirm that although this girl has not undergone any systematic training, she has developed seven or eight kinds of psychic powers with her incredible talent. The number of psychic points necessary to use the powers is also Not low.

There is no doubt that this is a real genius.

At a young age, he has a power that many people can only dream of.

It’s hard to imagine how powerful and difficult she will become in another ten or twenty years.

"Debating with fragments of your own personality?" Bernard was stunned for a moment.

"This is a unique training method for psychics. Just like many mages like to increase their perception of the magic network through meditation. The training method for psychics is to constantly debate with the personality fragments generated deep in their subconscious. Every time they win a debate , the personality fragment will completely disappear and become part of the Psion's power."

Zuo Si explained meaningfully.

"Won't this cause mental problems? For example, split personality or something?" Bernard asked nervously.

Zuo Si nodded seriously: "It's entirely possible, and the possibility is not low.

In rare cases, the main personality is replaced by a secondary personality that continues to grow and form because of losing too many arguments.

In this world, no way to gain strength is safe, and even the simplest and crudest warrior training may lead to death.

This is why I told you before to be mentally prepared that you will never be able to meet Isadora in this life.

Because it is very likely that she is no longer the Isadora you know, but a second personality grown from fragments.

In addition, the psion must constantly dig into the darkest corners of his own mind that normal people may never want to touch.

This also means that as their strength increases, their personalities will become less and less like their former selves. "

Just when Bernard was about to say something, he suddenly discovered that Isadora suddenly ran down the stairs, completely ignoring his existence, threw herself into Zuo Si's arms and said coquettishly: "Sos, what I just said Another psychic point has been added through exercise.”

"Well done. You are indeed the best." Zuo Si stroked the girl's hair and praised.

"What about today's reward?"

Isadora raised her head and stared with two big eyes full of expectation.

Without saying a word, Zuo Si directly held the girl's face, kissed her lightly on the forehead, and then asked with a smile: "How is it? Are you satisfied now?"

"Um!"

Isadora's face was red, and she was so excited that her whole body was trembling slightly uncontrollably. It took more than ten seconds for her to slowly calm down, and her eyes revealed unparalleled intoxication and satisfaction.

"Now go upstairs and stay for a while. Your brother and I have something to discuss." Zuo Si whispered in the girl's ear.

The latter showed no resistance, just like a docile kitten, and disappeared around the corner of the second floor with light steps.

Bernard was dumbfounded after watching this scene, and cautiously probed: "What...what is going on? I mean, how did you make Isadora obedient?"

"Remember what I said, psions are complete spiritualists? When they are willing to believe in a person, they will show unreserved trust. Isadora is in such a state now. Her My childhood was so lonely and dark that I longed to find someone of the same kind. And in her eyes, I was that kind of person."

Zuo Si gave the answer straightforwardly.

In fact, except for creatures like the mind flayers, which can keep themselves absolutely cold and rational, the psychics of other races are more or less neurotic.

Because the latter cannot be as absolutely cold and rational as the Mind Flayer, they will always be troubled by complex emotions, desires and impulses.

"What will Isadora look like in the future?" Bernard continued to ask.

Zuo Si shook his head and replied: "I don't know. Maybe he will slowly change back to a normal person as time goes by, or he may stay in this state for the rest of his life until the day of death. But I promise, I will let him She was trying to be as happy as possible."

"Oh - I hope everything can develop in a good direction."

After sighing slightly, Bernard quickly stood up and turned to leave the family mansion.

You must know that he is a very busy man now and has no extra time and energy to waste on family and family relationships.

As for Zuo Si, about twenty minutes after the businessman left, he took three people and set off for the Bronze Crown Hotel in the slums, intending to feel the atmosphere there and see if he could find out some useful information.

Bernard's family mansion is in the administrative district, located at the northeastern end of the city, adjacent to the Temple District.

If you want to get to the slums at the southern end, you need to cross the chaotic bridge area in the middle.

The reason why I say chaos is because this place is close to the river, not only has a large number of ships and people coming and going, but it is also one of the main areas where shadow thieves operate.

Moreover, Zuo Si's first stop when he came to Ascaltra was the Bridge Area, so he knew very well how dangerous this place was.

In just a few minutes, the group of people drove away two pickpockets with evil intentions, and also eliminated four robbers who tried to rush out of the alley to rob.

As for the guards...

Sorry, the guards will not be on duty in a place like this. At most, they will stand guard at the entrances and exits on both sides.

Unless there is a serious case, such as a serial conspiracy, they will not mind their own business.

After crossing the bridge area safely, you will soon see a large dense and low shanty town.

A large number of old houses are closely packed together with almost no gaps. Some of them have even the paint on their exterior walls peeled off, and they look like spots one after another from a distance.

Next to these old houses, there are countless wooden houses and shacks built with discarded wooden boards and rags.

Along the way, there were so many naked beggars wearing only a pair of shorts that they couldn’t even be counted.

Of course, they are different from the beggars in Calimport who have no ability to work at all.

Most of the beggars in Askatra are people with sound limbs who are used to getting something for nothing.

Because merchants in Amn have a habit of showing their wealth to others around them through charitable donations.

But this is not out of good intentions, but out of a mentality of showing off and demonstrating financial strength.

This has led to many beggars who can live on just the food given out by charity donations every day even if they do nothing.

Some beggars will even use deception, intimidation, moral kidnapping, etc. to try to get everyone who passes by them to take out a few coins.

Then take these coins to the pub to get drunk.

"The looks from these beggars make me sick!"

Alena glared fiercely at the middle-aged beggar with a squinting expression in the corner, and her mood became obviously a little irritable.

Because she knew what these bastards were thinking and wanted to throw a fireball over and burn them all to death.

"Calm down, there is no need to be like these self-destructive scum."

Zuo Si comforted his grumpy follower.

"Hehe! If you want to teach them a lesson, I have a way." A smirk appeared on the half-orc Rhett's face.

Alena quickly asked: "What is the solution?"

"It's very simple! When you get to the tavern later, you just need to throw a few silver coins to the drunken drunkards, and they will be very happy to help you beat these scum."

"Hire someone to beat them?"

"Yes! Trust me, this is much more fun than doing it yourself."

"Okay! Just do as you say!"

Amid the quiet conspiracies of the two restless elements, the group finally walked into the door of the Bronze Crown Hotel.

The first thing that catches the eye is the dozen-meter-long bonfire in the center of the hall on the first floor.

On the bonfire, there are some iron racks, as well as broths, stews, or large pieces of barbecue or fish being cooked on the racks.

Around this huge bonfire, there are more than thirty tables loosely arranged.

Most of the customers were sitting around the table happily drinking wine and enjoying delicious food, and from time to time they would discuss the recent events in and outside the city.

"This is the Bronze Crown Hotel? It seems pretty good." Alena commented with interest.

"What is that round iron cage over there for?" Rhett asked curiously.

Zuo Si smiled and replied: "It was a small arena, where customers who had conflicts could not only settle personal grievances, but also engage in animal fighting and gambling. See those dogs in cages in the corner? If you are willing to spend a few gold coins, the person in charge will put two dogs in and let them bite each other until one of them dies."

"Choose one of the two dogs to bet on winning or losing? It's interesting!" Rhett's eyes shone slightly.

After all, he didn't have many hobbies to begin with. Apart from drinking and fighting, the only thing left was gambling.

"Master, can we go play two games?" Alena asked in a low voice eager to try.

"Okay. But be careful not to get drunk and don't cause trouble for me." Zuo Si warned in a stern tone.

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he found that when Alena and Rhett got together, it was always easy to cause some problems.

Alena hurriedly patted her chest and promised: "I swear! I will only eat, drink and have fun! I will never cause trouble!"

In this way, the two "fun people" first ran to the bar and ordered some wine and appetizers, then ran to sit down at the table next to the small arena and joined the ranks of the gambling army, chatting with those who didn't know who they were. The guys who were still outsiders cheered for the dog they were betting on at the top of their lungs.

Once they win, they will immediately scream with excitement.

If you lose, you won't hesitate to yell.

Zuo Si didn't understand at all how a bet of just a few gold coins at a time could make them so devoted.

Just when he was about to find a place to sit further away, Wilmes, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly asked: "Can I join them?"

"you?"

Zuo Si looked up and down at the red dragon who was still in human form, and asked in an uncertain tone: "Are you trying to use your ability to cheat and win all the pitiful bets they have?"

"Master, you guessed it right, that's what she thinks."

The strange object told the truth through spiritual connection at the critical moment.

"Do you really think so?!"

Zuo Si was instantly shocked.

Those who are gambling may have less than a hundred gold coins in total for all their bets.

But there is a shameless red dragon here who doesn't even intend to let go of this little money.

There is simply no bottom line!

Wilmes seemed a little annoyed when his inner thoughts were exposed. He gritted his teeth and defended: "Isn't a gold coin money? I'm not as rich as you! I can earn one!"

"Don't make trouble! Didn't I give you part of the Dracolich's treasure before?"

Zuo Si rolled his eyes angrily.

"Not enough! I want more! More! I want to become the richest red dragon in Faerûn!"

Wilmes's eyes shone with incomparable greed.

"Save it. Don't be embarrassed. Even if you don't think it's embarrassing, I do."

Zuo Si decisively rejected the idea of ​​Red Dragon cheating in such a small gamble.

Although his current reputation has been almost completely destroyed by the propaganda of Talona Church, his image is basically that of a destroyer who makes people feel fear and fear.

But even so, it is a hundred times better than cheating on a mere few gold coins by the chosen one of the goddess of poison and disease, "Sir Soth".

In the end, under Zuo Si's strong pressure, Wilmes' little fortune-making plan went bankrupt before it even started. He looked full of resentment and ordered a lot of barbecue in one go.

Judging from the posture, it seems that they intend to make up for the "loss" in this way.

Zuo Si didn't bother to argue with the waiter. While tasting the restaurant's unique barbecue, he listened to other customers around him talk about the strange things that happened recently in Ascaltra.

Since he was already a voter, he was completely unafraid of any toxins or diseases, so he was much more courageous than before when eating, and even tasted grilled lizard skewers.

"Hey! Have you heard? Recently, in several stores in the Waking shopping area, you can always hear strange noises coming from the ground at night."

"Underground? Weird noise? Could it be some monster in the sewer?"

"Yesterday, a group of adventurers accepted a mission issued by one of the stores and entered the sewers to explore, but in the end none of them came back."

"Damn it! Didn't they encounter a troll? We encountered one the last time we went in. As a result, there were no spellcasters in the team, and they didn't carry anything that could make fire. They couldn't be killed no matter how hard they tried. Get out."

"What?! There are trolls in the sewers?"

"It's not just trolls! I've also seen a large group of ooze monsters!"

"Damn it! I swear I will never go into a dangerous sewer again in my life. That poor place is a hundred times scarier than the wild forest."

"That's right! In addition to the weird noises from Waking Mall, I heard that there has been some unrest in the cemetery area recently. The bodies of several elves living on the edge of the city were just discovered not long ago. It is said that all the blood in the body has been sucked dry. , and there are two very obvious teeth marks on his neck.”

"My God! Vampires? There are actually vampires in Askatra? What are the priests of the temple and the paladins of the Knights of the Hot Heart doing? Aren't they the best at purifying these undead creatures?"

"Who knows what they are doing. Maybe they can't find the vampire's hiding place."

…

Strange noises under the Watkin shopping district?

Are there vampires around the cemetery area?

These two pieces of news immediately made Zuo Si realize that Irenicas and Badi had probably arrived in this city.

The noise means that Irenekas is building his own underground laboratory and base, and the elf corpse that has been drained of blood means that Badi is looking for a suitable target, and then transforms it into a vampire descendant.

"It seems that Askatra will inevitably become more and more dangerous from now on. I have to be prepared."

Zuo Si couldn't help but murmured in a low voice.

Just when he was about to continue hearing other news, a waitress wearing revealing clothes came over and placed a letter on the table.

"This is what the masked man in the corner asked me to give to you."

"Masked man?"

Zuo Si casually took the note, raised his head and looked in the direction the woman was pointing, and sure enough he found a masked man covered in a black cloak.

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but he always felt that this figure looked a bit familiar.

Out of curiosity, Zuo Si quickly opened the note and found that there was only one sentence written on it:

Long time no see, my dear apprentice.

moment!

boom!

Zuo Si felt as if his head had suddenly exploded, and his face was filled with expressions of shock and disbelief.

Because there is only one person who can talk to him in this tone.

That is Asta, the Archmage of the Necromancer.

No hesitation!

Zuo Si stood up and walked towards the other party.

After seeing it, the masked man immediately got up and walked outside the Bronze Crown Hotel.

The two of them walked back and forth along the narrow, dirty alleys of the slums until they reached the door of a dilapidated old house.

"Teacher...is it really you?" Zuo Si narrowed his eyes and asked.

"Who else could it be if it wasn't me?"

As he spoke, the masked man took off his hood and mask to reveal an extremely old face, but one that gave off an unruly and cold feeling.

He is none other than the Archmage of the Dead who has traveled from another world.

Especially those eyes, which no longer have the breath of any living thing.

This also means that he has successfully transformed himself into a lich.

"I don't understand...when did you come to Faerûn?"

Zuo Si's mind was obviously a little confused now.

Because without the help of his Planeswalker Spark, it would be impossible for the opponent to complete cross-plane and cross-crystal wall teleportation just by relying on that huge door.

Asta let out a creepy low laugh: "Hehehe, of course when I ordered you to open the portal for the last time, I used illusion magic to deceive your vision and hearing, making you think that I had returned to myself. room. But actually, I took everything I needed and went straight out into the world."

"Illusion magic? That's it! The you I saw at that time was just a false phantom created by magic." Zuo Si had a look of realization on his face.

In this way, he finally understood why his mentor appeared in this world.

Asta nodded slightly: "That's right! Remember what I taught you? A mage always only believes in himself, otherwise once he places his hope and trust on others, he may be betrayed."

"So you are guarding against me."

Zuo Si bluntly stated the other party's motivation for doing this.

"You are very smart, as smart as ever. This is what I appreciate most about you. And...I recently heard that you became the chosen one of the goddess of poison and plague in this world, and you also destroyed a world with plague?"

When saying these words, Asta's tone obviously became a little weird.

After all, he had always looked down at Zuo Si from a high position.

Never thought that this relationship would one day be reversed.

Zuo Si was keenly aware of this and responded directly: "Yes. I am Talona's chosen one. As for using the plague to destroy the El magic civilization, it was actually just an accident."

"How is Plantia's floating city doing now?" Asta asked in a very calm tone.

"Almost everyone is dead, and there are undead creatures resurrected everywhere. Only a few lucky ones are left hiding in the mage tower and don't know how long they can last. Not only in Plantia Floating City, but also in other floating cities. The situation is similar, even the towns and villages on the ground are no exception. The magical civilization created by you Aiel people is over, and the entire continent is shrouded in a raging plague. I also managed to escape with great difficulty."

Zuo Siyan briefly introduced the situation.

He knew the character of the undead archmage in front of him very well, so he didn't think that the other party would do anything to him because of this.

"How did you do it? Did the goddess give you the power?"

Just as Zuo Si expected, after hearing the tragedy in his hometown, instead of showing anger, anger, or even wanting to kill, Asta showed a strong desire for research and exploration.

Because there is no such creature as God in the world of the Aiel.

So he was full of curiosity about God. If possible, it would be best to get one and dissect it.