Crown of Chaos

Aaron and others walked very quickly when they set off. After a day's journey from Susar, they arrived near Guangze. They took a day off that night and spent a day heading to the secret realm of the Dragon Witch Sect. After returning to Guangze, they rested for a day before setting off.

On the way back, the escorting convoy moved much slower, and the soldiers were a little lazy and lacked energy. After all, during the national public holidays, they not only had to work overtime, but also had to go out in the field and take risks. It was indeed a big deal. Drudgery.

Charlotte was very excited. After taking a good rest, the eldest lady decided to show her powerful magic to her younger brother.

Seven Rings of Magic - Mordenkainen's Mansion!

As Charlotte's will and the magic props in her hands disappeared, a magnificent mansion shrouded in light and with a strong Baroque style appeared in front of the two people.

"This is... Mordenkainen's Mansion Technique?" Aaron pinched his chin with interest and looked at the eldest lady's creation.

This mansion is made of stone and bricks without any wood. It has a circular structure on the outside and a baroque style interior decoration.

The gorgeous Crystal Hall houses countless gold and silver vessels, paintings, porcelain, tapestries and other royal items. It has white walls and marble floors, and a glittering dome made of milky alabaster on the ceiling.

The entrance hall designed by Charlotte has a crystal chandelier on the dome, velvet embroidery on the floor, and ancient bronze lion statues on both sides.

It can be seen from the design of the building alone that the eldest lady does not like winter. The design of this magic mansion is obviously a mansion used to escape the summer heat. Aaron can even think of the bright and warm afternoon sunshine outside the house, and the citrus trees planted there. Or a garden of grapes and a sparkling swimming pool.

But these are not important. What is important is the seven-ring magic of Mordenkainen's Mansion.

Mordenkainen's Mansion is a seven-ring magic that can be understood to create a residence in another dimension and maintain it until the duration of the spell ends.

The only entrance to the residence is 5 feet wide and 10 feet high. It is a large mansion with a maximum area of ​​no more than 50,000 cubic feet (approximately 1145.14 cubic meters), and there will immediately be enough to prepare a nine-course meal for 100 people. There will also be 100 translucent servants who are embodied according to the master's imagination. The servants can do anything that ordinary people can do, except fighting, and they cannot leave the mansion.

The mansion lasts for 24 hours. During this period, everyone can freely enter and exit the mansion and rest inside. The caster can close the entrance to the mansion. At this time, the mansion is completely invisible and inaccessible.

This is a necessary spell for a senior master to easily live a luxurious life in the wild.

Master Fa’s high status in the country is not without reason!

While a legendary warrior still has to live and eat in harsh areas, a legendary mage can provide himself with the most comfortable shelter in the harshest environment.

This is called the gap.

Legendary warriors may seem majestic, but in fact they are powerless in many aspects. In many cases, the only thing these legendary professionals can do is fight, while mages can do too many things, and fighting is only one of them. A small number, even after reaching higher levels, many legendary mages do not like to join the battle personally.

For example, Mordenkainen named this magic after himself.

As mentioned before, Aaron’s understanding of the country is very limited. Most of his knowledge comes from contact in this life. However, as the most out-of-the-circle camp of "Den Ni Dan", he has actually heard of it. Mordenkainen's name.

Mordenkainen is a legendary archmage in the world of Greyhawk. In addition to his powerful magical attainments and reputation throughout the multiverse, he is most famous for being in the camp. Mordenkainen is always regarded as a representative of the "absolutely neutral" camp. mentioned.

Many people find it difficult to understand the absolute neutral camp. They think that the absolute neutral camp is a very harsh existence. For example, the four major elemental gods, except for the god of fire, are all in the absolutely neutral camp, because neither the air element, the earth element, nor the water element are the same. There is no alignment bias (only fire has a strong tendency to destroy, so Vulcan is a chaotic evil alignment).

In fact, the absolutely neutral camp is the simplest.

An ordinary farmer who only thinks about filling his stomach is an absolutely neutral camp, that is, if farming can fill his stomach, he will farm the land in an orderly manner and not cause trouble. If he cannot feed his stomach through farming, then he will He might go fishing, he might go hunting, he might go pick fruits, he might go to work in the city or even steal. But if all his goals are just to survive and have a full stomach, then the farmer is an absolutely neutral person.

In the same way, a businessman who only thinks about making money is an absolutely neutral camp, and a bounty hunter or mercenary who only thinks about how to complete bounty tasks and obtain commissions is also an absolutely neutral camp.

Therefore, people in the absolute neutral camp are often very monotonous, because they only care about a certain standard, such as filling their stomachs, such as making money.

Things like filling one's stomach and making money do not have any good or evil qualities in themselves.

Mordenkainen's absolute neutrality is higher than that of a farmer who only wants to have a full stomach or a mercenary who only wants to earn bounties. What he cares about is the "great balance", that is, he is committed to keeping the good and evil forces in a world in balance. state, so sometimes he fights in the name of justice, and sometimes he goes with the devil.

Similarly, Charlotte is also an absolutely neutral warlock. The eldest lady cares about very limited things, such as herself, the princess, Cormyr's war mage, etc. She has a view of good and evil, but she does not feel that she must abide by it.

Because she is a warlock, a proud and powerful warlock, born to be extraordinary!

Aaron hopes that Charlotte can live like this without restraint, do what she wants to do, enjoy magic and enjoy life.

However, maintaining neutrality comes at a cost and capital.

Because without exception, those who can remain neutral in many world-class events are truly strong!

There are only two people in Mordenkainen's mansion, Aaron and Charlotte. Although it may be enough to accommodate 50 people, Sir Leonard, who only has the cheapest guest room, is downstairs, and the eldest lady has no intention of inviting him. .

The two of them seemed to have a tacit understanding and said nothing. Aaron cooked a sumptuous dinner using the food produced by the magic in the mansion. After dinner, Charlotte took Aaron into her mind. Come out of the room.

What a mess... This was Aaron's first reaction after entering the room.

The boudoir that Charlotte conceived was about 50 square meters in size, with a thick red carpet on the floor. A four-gold-poster bed with curtains at the four corners was placed in the center of the room. A golden screen with the holy emblems of the sun, scales and clock, flanked by a desk and an alchemy table.

What really made Aaron speechless was that there were all messy clothes on the floor, on the bed, on the screen, and on the hangers on the other side of the room!

"Uh huh huh~ la la la la la~" Charlotte casually held a pink and white waistcoat and a small suspender dress and gestured on her body. The eldest lady's face turned red: "Brother, what do you think I should wear?" Which one is more beautiful?"

"Sister looks good in anything she wears," Aaron said with a smile.

"Hmph~ You're not serious, you should be beaten! You are obviously trying to deal with my sister!" Charlotte complained dissatisfied. She jumped on the bed, hugged the big pink fox doll on it, and rolled around on the bed.

The room fell into silence again. Charlotte buried her head in the doll, suddenly too embarrassed to raise her head.

Well, as expected, I still want to be the warrior!

The corners of Aaron's mouth raised slightly, and he whispered: "So, is it about to start, sister?"

"Well... leave it all to Aaron." Charlotte pursed her lips slightly, feeling Aaron's big hands caressing her hair, and the silky, satin-like pink hair brushed against his Palm.

"Sister is so cunning. She asked me to take the initiative even though she suggested it." Aaron rubbed it and said with a smile, "Really, like a fox."

The eldest lady opened her eyes slightly, pursed her mouth, and moved Aaron's hand away in shame. She moved her sight away and covered her face with the fox doll, but the reddish color spread from her cheeks to her whole body. Still betraying her true emotions.

Aaron stopped teasing her. The Son of Chaos pricked his finger with a silver needle, used his own blood as paint, untied his sister's clothes, and began to draw the Chaos Stigmata.

Drawing the Chaos Stigma this time was completely different from the previous situation. He had to concentrate all his attention.

But even so, Aaron couldn't help but have an idea in his mind during the whole process.

It turns out that my sister’s hair is really naturally pink!

…………

The carriage team rested for a whole day in a small town near Masanbai.

Leonard was quite critical of this. The paladin didn't understand why Aaron had to stay here for more than 24 hours despite clearly saying he hoped to return to Susar as soon as possible.

For a paladin, a daily prayer means that his holy healing energy pool and all divine spells have been refreshed today, which means that he can help more people.

Fortunately, 24 hours later, Aaron came out and announced that the team could start again. After he put the tired-looking Charlotte into the carriage and put her to sleep, he rarely stayed in the carriage, but went with Leonard. Hiking in the snow.

The seniors and juniors chatted about some recent events.

"I heard that recently, there was a very powerful half-orc named Doherty, who unified several orc tribes in the Stormhorn Mountains." Leonard brought up a topic: "It is said that his strength is very powerful. Powerful and incredibly skilled in swordsmanship.”

"Oh? Orc chiefs can actually appear in a poor place like the Stormhorn Mountains?" Aaron responded casually, but he was thinking about other things.

Surprisingly, the imprinting of the Chaos Stigmata on Charlotte's body did not go smoothly. When Aaron began to imprint, there was a force in Charlotte that stopped him.

Fortunately, the eldest lady was willing to accept the mark both physically and mentally. When she completely gave up her resistance, Aaron finally succeeded in leaving his deepest mark on the eldest lady's belly.

According to the eldest lady, when Aaron started branding, there was a voice in her heart warning her, but Charlotte steadfastly ignored it.

After the imprinting was completed, Charlotte's comment was: "Hee~ It feels like my soul is locked by my younger brother, it's so comfortable~"

The eldest lady was very satisfied with her stigmata. She also said that her younger brother must not be partial and must give Alice the same tattoo.

What else can Aaron say to his good sister?

Neither planned to make it to the end.

Charlotte wants her best first experience to be with her bestie.

Aaron had made a promise to Eleanor, so he had other ideas. This was unfair to Charlotte, but it was also in line with the eldest lady's wishes.

"What's wrong, junior, are you listening?" Leonard asked, seeing Aaron's eyes wandering.

"Ah, I'm listening. You said that there was a half-orc swordmaster named Doherty who unified several orc tribes in the Stormhorn Mountains." Aaron came back to his senses and said quickly.

"Yes, a half-orc sword master." Leonard continued: "We have collected intelligence that this half-orc is simply a whirlwind of death on the battlefield. He is brave and strong, and a brass two-handed sword has become The enemy’s nightmare.”

"This half-orc sword master has never been afraid of group battles. He can always use his long knife to counterattack in groups at the moment he is attacked. The more people there are, the stronger he is. At the same time, he seems to know a thing called The big killing move of 'Beheading', several orc chiefs fell directly to this blow, with a clean and neat blow, and they cut their heads."

"According to the descriptions of some escaped orcs, the martial arts of this half-orc sword master is the highest level of killing art..."

"Where do such powerful half-orcs come from?" Aaron pinched his chin and said in confusion: "The half-orcs are short-lived and violent. Although they are not as extremely martial and live in blood as the orcs, they are Therefore, we cannot get the protection of the orc god, and this race rarely produces talented people."

"Hey! Junior, I have to criticize you for this. Half-orcs do have short lifespans and are indeed violent by nature, but this does not mean that we humans are necessarily more noble than half-orcs!" Leonard immediately criticized. : "All living beings are equal, regardless of high or low. Even if one day we have to face off against the enemy with swords on the battlefield, we should respect our enemies and respect our opponents."

"Senior is right." Aaron nodded and admitted his mistake frankly.

All things are born equal, no matter how high or low they are. This is what the education in the previous life taught, and it is also included in the teachings of Su Lun in this life.

If you despise, despise, and despise him just because he has the blood of orcs in his body, then what is the difference between you and the group of sun elves who engage in racial discrimination all day long?

Half-orc swordmaster Doherty?

He kept the name in his heart.

"Has Disma heard about this?" Aaron thought of his proud second senior.

"I heard that Disma guy has already said that he wants to have a duel with this half-orc sword master. He is very confident." Leonard smiled when he thought of Disma's offended look.

"He will have a chance." Aaron nodded: "If this continues, it will only be a matter of time before the half-orc sword master comes down."

After another full day of travel, Aaron and others returned to Susar.

On the day they returned to Susar, the three people met directly with the princess without stopping and reported the entire incident.

When she heard that there was a dracolich in the Cult of the Dragon, the face of the regent princess changed greatly. Alice Searle immediately notified the current chief wizard of the royal family, Fengerda Hester, without hesitation.

After learning the news, the chief wizard who was on vacation immediately decided to go out because of his illness. He used special methods to contact the two legendary druids and three legendary powerhouses in the Green Leisure Courtyard. Mobilizing a small number of elite Purple Dragon Knights and War Mage, they went directly to the Dragon Witch Cult stronghold!

Unfortunately, when they arrived, the Dragon Witch Cult stronghold was already empty. The Dragon Witch Cult evacuated collectively, and the Dragon Lich also disappeared with its treasures, leaving only some property and items that could not be cleaned up in time. Some traces of Dragon Witch Cult activities.

This operation was not complete.

However, the names of Viscount Aaron of Salian, the next chief wizard Charlotte, the ascetic Kong of Guangze Monastery, and the paladin Leonard Grosskreutz have resounded throughout Cormyr and even the entire country. area!

In just one day, the Cormyr royal family released official news:

[At the end of December 1360 in the Valley Calendar, a murder known as the 'Salian Robbery' occurred in history. Aaron Salian went against all opinions and went to Guangze to investigate in person. During the battle, Aaron Salian discovered cannibalism. In order to kill Aaron first, the Left Hand of God colluded with the Dragon Witch Cult and wanted to use Aaron's blood to sacrifice his master.

But what no one expected was that in the absence of reinforcements, with only a four-man team, Aaron Salian personally killed the cannibal "God's Left Hand", destroyed the Dragon Witch Cult stronghold, and defeated the legendary Dracolich "Shadowneigh" Oglorosa! 】

How did they do it?

no one knows.

But there is no doubt that the names of the four became famous with this feat.

If everyone had only heard the name Aaron Salian before, then from now on, when this familiar name is mentioned again, people in the country will show a hint of awe and fear.

They defeated the assassin of the Church of the Dark Sun, the famous "Left Hand of God" among the cannibals!

None of them had legendary strength, but they defeated a legendary dracolich and forced the legendary dracolich to run away with the treasure!

Not to mention that the entire stronghold of the notorious Dragon Witch Cult was destroyed by them!

This kind of strength shocked the hearts of civilians.

Aaron's legend has increased, his reputation has increased, and his reputation in the Kingdom of Cormyr has increased significantly.

From the Sword Coast to Cyre, from the Sea of ​​Fallen Stars to the Sea of ​​the Moon, more and more people will have heard of Aaron's name and know their deeds.

At the same time, as the New Year's bell rang, the Suni Church's large army also came to Susar.

The Silver Chamber of Commerce began to take shape.

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