A sneeze destroys a magical civilization

partner?

interesting!

After listening to the young businessman's thoughts, Zuo Si immediately realized that this was a heart-pounding feeling.

Because if he establishes a cooperative relationship with a chamber of commerce that has huge power in Ascaltra, he will not only get a stable source of wealth.

At the same time, it can also provide great convenience on the social level.

For example, they can quickly integrate into the local upper-class ruling class and become a privileged vested interest group such as the nobility.

Of course, the price is that you need to be involved in a conspiracy, and there may be many unknown risks.

This is a gamble!

A big gamble!

If you win the bet, you will be able to gain a foothold in Faerûn with generous returns.

Losing the bet means losing everything you gained when you first came to this world.

Why not take a gamble?

Zuo Si simply couldn't find any reason to refuse.

no way!

The other party gave too much...

But he was used to hiding his thoughts and emotions and did not show them. He just smiled and said: "I need some time to think about it. But don't worry, I will give you a reply in a week at most."

"Then I will wait for good news. In addition, regarding the ransom of this ship and cargo, I will pay you one-third of the proceeds after selling the cargo."

After saying this, Bernard put one hand on his chest and bowed, then turned around and left reluctantly.

He has made full use of all the resources available to him. Whether he can succeed or not will be decided by the goddess of luck, Tymora.

After seeing the businessman walking away, the soldier standing nearby couldn't help but ask: "Master, are you really planning to get involved in this kind of thing?"

"why not?"

Zuo Si shrugged his shoulders and asked.

“As long as there are enough benefits, I don’t mind taking a little risk.

After all, there is no free lunch in the world. If you want to get something, you have to pay some price.

Don't worry, if I encounter an invincible enemy, I will immediately give up everything and choose to escape.

For planeswalkers, failure is not terrible, but losing the courage to face danger and explore the unknown is the most terrible thing. "

The soldier nodded thoughtfully: "I see, I think I understand. But why didn't you choose to agree directly just now?"

“Because things that are too easy to obtain often mean in the eyes of many people that they are cheap and not worth cherishing.

But if something is obtained after a lot of hard work, people often regard it as a treasure, even if it is just a pebble with no actual value.

I just want to whet Bernard's appetite and establish that I am the dominant party in this cooperation. "

Zuo Si held his chin and explained patiently.

At this moment, the wisdom and maturity in his eyes that were not commensurate with his appearance made the old Captain Bass, who was directing the sailors not far away, feel an inexplicable panic.

The sailors on the ship even began to secretly speculate that Zuo Si might not be a human at all, but some kind of monster with the ability to magically transform.

He had no intention of paying any attention to such rumors, which were born out of ignorance, stupidity and fear.

Because of similar rumors, in the land of Faerûn, there are eight thousand if not ten thousand.

No one with any sense or brain would believe it.

However, there is not a lot of caution and thought required.

For example, when eating, he would always let the soldiers around him eat a little first, and then wait for a while to confirm that he had not been poisoned before eating.

All these "good" habits are developed in the floating city tower.

Between the Archmage of the Necromancer - Asta likes to maintain a relatively fierce competitive relationship with his apprentices.

Therefore, it is very common for apprentices to poison each other, add love potions to each other's drinks, and deliberately create small accidents when their enemies are doing dangerous experiments.

Ever since he witnessed a young and beautiful "senior sister" die suddenly on the spot after drinking a cup of tea, and the body turned black and sprouted countless dense and squirming granules in less than an hour, Zuo Si began to eat and drink before every meal. , first let the experimental mice eat a little to see the reaction.

After all, apprentices who are not careful enough usually do not survive long.

…

Time flew by, and three days passed in a flash.

Although the time of sailing at sea is boring and monotonous, it is indeed a very good learning time for Zuo Si.

He used these days to sort out the books and notes that the Necromancer had not taken away, and thoroughly read the parts about creating large undead creatures and various golems.

Although we are now in a different world, most magical knowledge is still universal to some extent.

By studying several magic items obtained from Hallett, Zuo Si was surprised to find that there were many striking similarities between the two magic systems.

Maybe the planet where the El people live is another main material plane in the multiverse.

Of course, these are all guesses.

Zuo Si planned to go north to Candlekeep, the largest library on the west coast, and see if he could find any relevant evidence.

"Look! It's a lighthouse! We have finally arrived in Port Calim!" a sailor shouted, pointing to the stone spire rising slowly on the horizon in the distance.

Even though it was daytime, you could still clearly see the blazing magic flames at the top of the tower.

It didn't take long before a huge and prosperous port city came into everyone's sight.

Countless merchant ships were docked in the harbor, and the coolies on the dock were like ants, constantly loading and unloading heavy goods. A large number of merchants gathered around the market to bargain, and a wide variety of goods included slaves.

If I had to describe Calimport in one word, it would be hustle and bustle.

Local men usually wear long robes, tall cylindrical hats, or white turbans.

Women mostly wear conservative burqas and colorful veils.

Overall it feels full of mystery and exoticism.

Of course, in addition to the normal dress, there are also some young women with so little fabric on their bodies that they can be ignored, twisting their bodies like snakes and dancing to the music on the roadside.

They are like magnets, firmly attracting the sailors who have just stepped off the ship.

Although the city looks quite orderly on the surface, if you look closely, you will find that some of the streets and slums have long been controlled by various gangs.

When guys with tattoos or badges appear, both businessmen and passers-by will immediately give in.

"How many thieves guilds are there in Calimport?" Zuo Si asked in an uncertain tone.

"There are six large ones and more than thirty small ones. A small part of them are controlled by the Amn Shadow Thieves."

Bernard quickly gave an exact number and added: "This number is not fixed and will change almost every once in a while. Some guilds will be annexed, and some will split due to internal rebellion."

Zuo Si narrowed his eyes and commented: "Sounds exciting?"

Bernard smiled bitterly and nodded: “It is indeed very exciting.

Some thieves guilds will even cooperate with the ratmen among the lycanthropes in order to better control the smuggling and distribution network in the sewers.

I once knew a few unlucky people who were accidentally bitten by them. Almost without exception, they were infected with the lycanthropy virus and became worse than death.

Just a word of caution, be careful with halflings and children.

In the alleys of Calimport, they are often more of a threat than the muscular warriors. "

While the two were talking, the sailors on the ship had already begun to lower the sails and slow down. Under the guidance of the dock management staff, they slowly sailed into the berth near the rightmost side.

Before the two ships could stop, a fat man with a bald head who looked to weigh more than two hundred pounds appeared on the plank road built with wooden planks next to them.

Behind him, there were four bodyguards wearing leather armor, masks on their heads, and daggers and daggers hanging from their waists.