Crown of Chaos

Candlekeep is really, really big.

In the past, Aaron realized that Candlekeep was a giant castle when he played "Baldur's Gate". Although the Charnem he controlled at that time could only walk a few streets in Candlekeep, but the production The team is still conscientious. Just from the external production and building size, people can still realize that the inner castle of Candlekeep is very huge, but it was limited by the functions and game nature at the time and was not built.

Such a huge castle will naturally have many residents. They either hold a certain position in Candlekeep, or have made great contributions to Candlekeep, or they have entered Candlekeep thanks to their high reputation-in fact, Aaron The same is true. If a minor character with little reputation were given a copy of "The Energetic Argonian Maid", the readers would probably kill him directly and not let him in at all.

When the subject is changed to Aaron, the readers' standards for review are much relaxed. Firstly, Aaron is well-known in the country. He has a high reputation. He is also the electorate of the Silver Virgin Sullun. Needless to say, his character is natural. Secondly, Aaron is well-known in the country. Aaron, as a real nobleman of Cormyr and the planner of the Silver Chamber of Commerce, would naturally not be short of money, so he would be able to blast him with gold coins.

A large part of Candlekeep's income comes from visitors' service fees and donations. The 150 gold coins fee for copying a book is indeed outrageous, but considering that it has to support so many people, it is barely reasonable.

The Winthrop family, who raised Imoen, runs an inn in Candlekeep, and right next door to Imoen's house, the home of the famous guardian of Baldur's Gate, Old Gillian, is located here.

Imoen no longer remembers when Mr. Gillian moved here. The girl only vaguely remembers that when she was very young, Mr. Gillian was already so old. His hair was gray, wrinkled, and he was frowning all day long. The only thing that could make people feel respected. What's more is the amazing wisdom and powerful magical power that old Gillian occasionally showed.

The old gentleman is a very powerful mage, which is recognized in Candlekeep. He has obtained the qualification to live in Candlekeep by virtue of his outstanding contributions and large donations to Candlekeep in his early years. His silence and his knowledge of knowledge His achievements awe everyone.

In addition to the old Mr. Gillian, his adopted son, the eldest brother Eboud-Adrian, also lived next door.

Eboud-Adrian is about 2.1 meters tall. His streamlined muscles and his handsome face make him a killer of women in Candlekeep. He is the adopted son of Old Gillian, but his specific biological father and mother are unknown. Everyone only knew that he was an orphan, born in 1342 of the Vale Calendar, the same year as Aaron. Compared with Imon, who was born in 1348 of the Vale Calendar, Eboud was 6 years older.

Although they are 6 years older, Eboud and Imon are childhood sweethearts. They have known each other since childhood and have a good relationship. In Imon's opinion, Eboud's brother is good at everything, handsome and tall. Like the stone pillars in the temple, his muscles are strong and beautiful. The only problem is that his brain is not very good. He is irritable and impulsive. He likes to do things according to his instincts. He has no special talent in learning. Old Gillian always tries to teach him Imon could see that Eboud worked hard to learn many things, but the results were not good. The 22-year-old Eboud's intelligence level was about the same as that of 16-year-old Imon.

"Imon, I'm very happy that you have your own opportunity, but this belongs to you, not to Eboud." Old Gillian squeezed out a smile and said to Imon: "We have all heard of Aaron -Salian’s name, Winthrop will definitely be proud of you if you can win his favor, remember my instructions, don’t mention the matter between me and Eboud, okay?”

"Okay." Aimeng agreed to Old Gloria's request. The girl glanced regretfully at the second floor of Gloria's house. She knew that brother Eboud was upstairs, and she felt a little regretful that she could not share the happiness with him.

The girl jumped up and down, flashing away from time to time. Eboud, who was on the second floor, came down and asked his adoptive father in confusion.

Thinking is not something Eboud likes. He prefers to get the answer directly from his adoptive father. After all, it has been this way for 20 years.

"I told you not to go out during this period, and it's best not to leave home." Old Gloria said slowly, looking at Aimeng's back.

Gillian looked at his adopted son with a very complicated look, a look that was mixed with love, memories, hatred and fear. His relationship with Eboud was also very strange. The old mage fulfilled all his responsibilities as an adoptive father and worked hard to make him Eboud grew up normally and taught him the necessary knowledge, but there was a lack of necessary emotional communication between father and son. Gillian always avoided Eboud's emotional expressions. Over time, Eboud became accustomed to this kind of communication. Ways of getting along.

The adopted son went upstairs muttering, while old Gillian continued to look out the window warily.

The Baal Death Eaters finally appeared, and he had been thinking about this day for a long time.

Judging from the news, Gillian is unable to determine who the target of Barr's Death Eaters is? Is it Aaron? Is it Imoen? Or...himself and Eboud hiding in Candlekeep?

He didn't know, all he knew was that Candlekeep might not be safe anymore.

However, if Candlekeep is no longer safe, where else in the kingdom can be called absolutely safe?

There is a rat plague outside, and rat men are marching in all directions.

Old Gillian sighed, and decided to turn to his friends in the Harper Alliance for help.

Jaheira, Khalid, and... Elminster, the great sage of the Valley of Shadows.

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The sun quietly climbed up to the castle, casting a dazzling ray of light, which also woke up Imoen from her sleep.

The girl who usually snoozes trembled almost immediately.

Today is the day that Mr. Aaron is going to teach me!

When she thought of this, the girl no longer felt sleepy. She got up in a hurry, washed up, put on the coat, shirt and pleated skirt that Aaron bought for him, and pulled a pair of black stockings up her legs. Aaron gave her a gift. The buckled deerskin boots given to her were treasured by the girl and no longer used daily, replaced by small brown leather shoes.

I ate some bread, fried eggs, bacon and vegetables for breakfast. After Imon made sure that there was nothing wrong with herself in the mirror, she hurriedly said something to her adoptive parents and went out.

At this point, we can see the benefits of Aaron being famous all over the country. Normal parents would never allow their daughter, whom they have raised for more than ten years, to randomly find a warlock as a teacher, and teach alone.

Just Aaron.

When Iamoun arrived at the Mamba Hotel, the owner Prigozin had already opened the door for business. Iamo said hello to him. Prigozhin also welcomed the lovely girl with a smile and stepped forward from behind the counter. Take out a cone and give it to him.

"Imoen, you're here." Aaron had already changed his clothes at this time. The purple viscount robe made him look noble and elegant. As the personal choice of Slaanesh, Aaron had an attractive demeanor in his movements. , his eyes always contain strong self-confidence, which makes him look particularly charming. Although he is not a tall muscular guy like Brother Eboud, Imon still thinks Mr. Aaron is really handsome!

"I'm coming, sensei!" Imoen bounded up to Aaron with her hands behind her back and her treasure "jumping knife" hanging on her chest.

"Sensei? What a strange name?" Aaron thought to himself, this is not Xia Lai. Why does Imoen call me sensei? Do I look like Wangzai Dairy?

"Mr. Aaron, don't you like this title? I found this after searching in the library for a long time yesterday!" Aimeng said with some embarrassment.

The girl is at an unconventional age. At this age, she is seeking individuality, independence, and rebellion. Aaron is willing to teach her that nature is a beautiful thing, but Imoen is unwilling to call him in the traditional way. The girl insists She found a peculiar title, which meant that the relationship between Aaron and her was special and different.

Girls in the rebellious stage always have different little thoughts. The world that belongs to them is slowly unfolding in the best age. Everyone will feel that they are different from others. Good girls are always obsessed with gangsters, and girls from technical secondary schools. This is why hip-hop rappers cannot escape.

In the end, Aaron recognized Aimon's somewhat special title.

The two sides began a few days of teaching.

Imoen quickly became familiar with several people around Aaron, and the girl immediately left a deep impression on them.

Reverend Suellen Eleanor is the teacher's official girlfriend. This status makes the girl a little jealous. However, Eleanor and Iamo are not in the right relationship. I don't know why. Ms. Eleanor is always sleepy and listless in the hotel. , the walking posture is a bit strange.

Charlotte, the spiritual warlock, is not a good teacher. She often cannot explain things clearly, but she is a good sister. In the original words of the pink-haired lady, "I like beautiful girls the most!", and she secretly eats them from time to time. Aimeng's tofu moved her hands and feet.

At the same time, Imoen also realized that the relationship between Charlotte and Aaron was unusual. During a lecture, she noticed that Aaron and Charlotte were making a lot of noise under the table.

Barrier's teaching level is very high. The fat sun elf is a truly excellent teacher. As the legendary time elf high mage of Evermeet Island, Barrier's casual guidance has greatly benefited Imon. rich.

However, Barrier's teaching attitude was very poor. Ever since he learned that all their expenses at the Mamba Hotel were reimbursed, the Japanese fat man pestered his boss Prigozin every day and wanted to "learn foreign languages."

"I came to the country just to learn a foreign language. I have to learn this foreign language carefully. It's good to learn one more."

Prigozin is experienced in this area, and the boss immediately arranges for him to have a beautiful bunny girl "learn the common language", which makes Imoen admire and despise Barrier at the same time.

Why is such a powerful legendary mage such a...

As for Anomin, the son of a pasha who made a familiar appearance in "A Midsummer Night's Silver Dream" is the most unpredictable to Imoen. Anomin is responsible for teaching Imoen how to control his emotions. Controlling the power deep in his blood, he always looked tired and silent.

Aaron taught Imon the power of truth. What he mainly taught Imon was the power of the soul.

"True strength is innate, true strength comes from the heart."

The girl learned quickly and worked very hard. After a few days of teaching, Imoen had initially mastered the system of Power Words.

This also made Aaron realize the bloodline advantage of the sons of Baal. Although Baal is only a medium divine power, and even though Baal has fallen and cannot provide much divine support for his descendants, as long as there is divinity, the potential of the sons of God is still beyond the reach of mortals. Comparable.

This also makes Aaron look forward to the protagonist in the "Baldur's Gate" series even more. As the son of Baal, what kind of potential does Chanem himself have?

What career should Chanem have? Aaron couldn't help but think about it.

A mage who knows everything? A druid connected to nature? Or is it a warlock who commands all things with the blood of Baal in his body?

Well, the Blood of Slaughter, which symbolizes original sin, has no chance of becoming a paladin. Besides, a ranger? Warlock? travelling poet? Or did he become a priest of other gods by accident?

Aaron thinks it's possible.

Anyway, it is definitely impossible for a warrior!

It is impossible for a son of a god to become a loser.

During the past few days of coaching Imoen, Aaron also tried to inquire about news about Chanem, but after asking around in Candlekeep for several days, he could not find a word about Chanem. Because the Acolyte of Ogma Rubick always followed Aaron, and it was inconvenient for Aaron to use other means.

Of course Aaron also asked her if she had a "childhood sweetheart".

Imoen was vague about this. The girl said that she knew a lot of "big brothers from childhood" in Candlekeep. She didn't know which one Aaron was talking about. She took Aaron to recognize two "big brothers", and Aaron was both. Make sure it's not the "chanem" he wants.

Imoen deceived Aaron with his exquisite acting skills. It can only be said that women are born actors. As the son of Baal, Imoen's charm attribute is naturally high.

The girl felt a little guilty in her heart, but after all, this was Mr. Gillian's request, and Iamo could only comply with it.

In this way, a week passed in Candlekeep. Aaron found Imoen, but did not find Chanem.

A letter from the Dark Elf's sister, Nestia, arrived at Candlekeep and was handed into Aaron's hands. Aaron knew that he could not wait any longer.

The topic of Nominating the Grand Duke of Baldur's Gate by Taksha, the son of Jue Chang'an, Duke of Blackwater of Karatu, will be formally held at the Baldur's Gate City Council in one month's time.

It was time for him to go meet Belak for a while, as well as Bodur's chart. Nestia's drow intelligence network showed that Bodur's chart should be kept in Baldur's Gate.

On the ninth day of teaching Imon, Aaron formally bid farewell to Imon.

The girl was obviously very reluctant to let him go. After only ten days of getting along, the girl had truly regarded Aaron as her close brother, teacher and senior who shared life and death. Now that the two parties had just established a stable relationship, they were about to part ways.

The girl was very sensible. She knew that Aaron had something to do, so she didn't cry or make a fuss. She just held the jumping knife in her arms tightly.

"This won't be the last time we meet, dear Imoen." Aaron took the initiative to hold the girl's little hand.

"I'll wait for you in the future, we agreed."

"Yeah! We made a deal! Sensei, come and pull the hook!"

The big hands and the small hands hooked together, and Aaron and Imon made a pure agreement.

In the girl's reluctant eyes, Aaron set off again.

Baldur's Gate!