One Sneeze Destroys A Magical Civilization

Chapter 212 Old Kogan's Appearance and the Recent Situation of Everyone (For subscription)

"Master, I smell a conspiracy. That moon elf woman must be trying to hide something." The little devil, who remained invisible, lowered his voice and reminded him.

Zuo Si rolled her eyes angrily: "I know about this even if you don't tell me.

In Faerun Continent, there are not many people who know the entanglement symbol, and even fewer are willing to take huge risks to fight a group of legendary undead spellcasters.

After I go back and collect and organize the information a little bit, I should be able to lock in a rough range.

However, it is indeed a good idea to consider that it is indeed a good idea to drag the entire Masked Mage Guild into the water.

So I think the advantages of allying with Zeranora clearly outweigh the disadvantages.

What's more, this "Book of Sandstorm" does record a lot of interesting magic.

For example, let a creature die of dehydration directly, or set off a small-scale sandstorm to obscure the enemy's sight, or let the high-speed flying sand tear a creature alive to pieces. "

"My dear master, you are too easy to be bribed." The little devil twitched.

Through these months of observation, it can be understood how low Zuo Si's resistance to spells, knowledge and all kinds of strange magic items is.

In many cases, as long as the other party pays a few books and notes, he can win the favor of his master to a certain extent.

But Zuo Si shrugged her shoulders indifferently: "The reason why you have such an illusion is because you don't understand the value of knowledge.

Every invented spell, no matter how strong or weak, condenses the creator's unique understanding and cognition of magic.

Through learning, I can draw inspiration from it and at the same time broaden my horizons and knowledge.

Compared with what I got, those little compromises and concessions are nothing at all.

and……

Who stipulated that after taking the benefits, you can't turn your face? "

Hearing these words, the little devil was instantly startled by his master's evil, despicable, shameless and greedy.

You must know that even hell devils will not turn their faces immediately after receiving benefits.

Even if they turn their faces, they will find a more "legitimate" excuse.

But what about Zuo Si?

Didn't even bother to find an excuse.

All of a sudden, the little devil finally realized the gap between himself and his master. There was even an expression of admiration on his face, and various words of praise poured out of his mouth.

Unfortunately, Zuo Si didn't pay attention to his magic pet, but quickly put away the "Book of Sandstorm", put on the hood again, and went straight out from the entrance of the sewer.

Now that he has come out, he simply plans to go to the building of the administrative area first, find the council of six to get back his own reward, and take a look at the recent situation of Bernard and the Chamber of Commerce under his management.

According to Wilmes' report, this young businessman, who was flexing his muscles, had some conflicts with some unknown guys not long ago, so he borrowed the half-orc Rhett and the pyromancer Alena.

Since there was no movement in the follow-up, Zuo Si wanted to inquire in person to see who was impatient with life and dared to break ground on her own head.

Passing through the bustling Woking mall area and the chaotic bridge area, Zuo Si soon came to the municipal building.

After identifying himself to the guard, he immediately led him to an independent office on the third floor.

As soon as he walked in, he found that the person sitting inside was Sir Crispian, an "old acquaintance".

Without further ado, this lawful and evil nobleman stood up and gave Zuo Si a warm hug, and then said with a big smile, "Sir Sous, you are finally back. You must know that the Council of Six is ​​a very important thing." Tell me, I must prepare a grand celebration banquet for you."

"banquet?"

Zuo Si blinked in confusion.

"That's right! Banquet!"

Sir Crispian touched the two mustaches on his lips and explained: "Although I take all the credit for myself, the Council of Six obviously has its own intelligence channels.

They know that you were behind everything from the attack on the embassy to the successful trade strike against Baldur's Gate.

Especially the method of forcing the opponent to make concessions without launching a war has made many nobles and large chambers of commerce see another possibility.

Therefore, there are many powerful family leaders in the government, and they all hope to share their thoughts and experiences with you face to face.

Of course, in return, you will also gain the friendship of these families and even chambers of commerce.

In addition, everyone who participated in the banquet had to spend 10,000 gold coins to purchase tickets.

And all the money will become your private property after the banquet is over. "

"I see! No problem, I'd be more than happy to share some of my experiences with this."

Hearing that there are a lot of gold coins to be won, Zuo Si agrees without even thinking about it.

What a joke!

That's 10,000 gold coins per person!

Even if there were only dozens of people present, he could still count money until his hands cramp.

What's more, you can also get to know many of the top ruling class and dignitaries in the country of Amn.

Only a fool would not agree.

"Hahahaha! I knew you would not refuse. The date is set to be three days later, and the venue is a manor in my family's territory. Coincidentally, the castle that belongs to you is quite close to my manor, It only takes half a day to ride a horse."

Sir Crispian laughed and gave the specific time and place.

It can be seen that he is very concerned about this matter, and he can't wait to cook the raw rice.

After all, inviting so many top dignitaries in Amn to his territory is itself a symbol of identity, status and prestige.

Coupled with the fact that this negotiation has won a favorable contract that has surprised countless people, it can be said that the political future is already bright.

Zuo Si also responded with a smile: "I am very happy to be your neighbor. You may not believe it, but I haven't visited my territory yet."

"Oh? That's really inappropriate.

You must know that the castle and manor that Bernard transferred to your name are the most fertile, rich and well-repaired places with water resources and irrigation systems around them.

Even the banks of the river have been built with dikes to prevent flooding.

And as a nobleman, he had to live in his own territory for at least a few months a year to fully enjoy the leisurely pastoral life, as well as hunting and social activities.

In addition, as a lord, you can exercise many privileges on your own land, and even sentence a servant or farmer who made a mistake to life or death.

The feeling of mastering the power of life and death can never be felt in the city of Askatla.

A powerful spellcaster like you can even organize the young adults and militiamen in the manor to hunt the nearby tribes of goblins, orcs, half-orcs and gnolls..."

Speaking of this, Sir Crispian suddenly paused, then lowered his voice and whispered next to Zuo Si's ear: "Actually, we can also catch those wild elf tribes that live in the woods and deep mountains. According to me As we all know, the Noel family has been secretly hunting elves, and then selling them to the south of Calimshan to make money."

Luo Noel family?

Hearing this name, Zuo Si's DNA instantly moved.

Because the other party did not leave a good impression in his mind.

Smuggling, drug trafficking, slave trafficking, collusion with evil forces, and using marriage contracts to embezzle the territories and properties of orphans and widows.

It can be said that the Luo Noel family basically does not do anything that has a little bit of contact with people.

Although in Amn, where money is paramount, there are more nobles and merchants engaged in illegal business.

Especially smuggling, almost every family is more or less involved.

But there are few who can be so pure, thorough, and inhumane as bad as the Luo Noel family.

After all, Faerun is a country with gods.

Moreover, Askatla also has a law enforcement agency of the Knights of the Burning Heart, which is composed entirely of paladins.

When most nobles and wealthy businessmen do immoral things, they still pay more or less attention to the social impact.

That's why they are keen to donate to various charities.

Thinking of this, Zuo Si's eyes flickered with imperceptible playfulness, and he said with a smile: "Please be sure to invite the Luo Noel family to the banquet. I am very, very interested in them."

"No problem! In fact, the Duke of Farthington Law Noel has long wanted to reserve a seat with me. It's just that his family is not qualified to participate in this level of banquet, so I have never agreed. But if you If you nod, you can open a small back door for him."

Sir Crispian obviously didn't realize what Zuo Si wanted to do, so he happily agreed.

Of course, even if you know it, you won't care too much.

Although the Luo Noel family has the title of duke, it is actually just a small family that has just transformed from a traditional aristocrat to a commercial aristocracy.

No matter in terms of wealth or influence, there is no influx at all.

When the country of Amn was first established, in order to win over landowners with large territories and private armies, a wholesale sale of noble titles was conducted.

Regardless of whether they were nobles before, as long as the family controlled a sufficient area of ​​land and had a certain number of militiamen, they could obtain a document proving their "legal" status from them.

And the direct consequence of this kind of behavior is that titles such as Duke and Earl that should have belonged to high-ranking nobles are flooded, and they belong to the least valuable of all the countries in the entire Faerun Continent.

That's why the emerging business aristocrats who wield real power prefer to call themselves "jazz" in order to distinguish them from those traditional "hillies".

After finalizing the details of the banquet, Sir Crispian quickly paid the bonus promised by the six-member council.

Not only that, he also presented an additional +3 magic protection ring in his personal capacity as a thank you to the savior.

Taking the reward he deserved, Zuo Si declined the invitation of Crispiano to have dinner, left the government office building and walked straight to the Bernard family residence.

Since the two places are in the administrative district with the best law and order, he did not encounter any trouble along the way, and quickly arrived at the destination with ease.

The guard obviously knew Zuo Si's relationship with his employer, so he directly chose to let him go.

Passing through the garden in the front yard and entering the hall on the first floor of the house, Zuo Si immediately saw half-orc Rhett and Alena sitting on the sofa and toasting.

In addition, there is a dwarf warrior wearing a helmet of horns and many golden rings on his ears and beard.

It may be that they have just experienced a battle. They are all stained with a lot of blood, and they exude a pungent bloody smell.

Especially the dwarves, no matter their face, armor, or the two axes hanging on their waists, were covered with a lot of dark red blood, looking as if they had just walked out of a slaughterhouse.

That ferocious, cruel, and bloodthirsty smile can definitely scare a crying child from making a sound.

"Cheers! I knew those bastards in the Gift of the Sea Tavern were bluffing, and they were completely vulnerable to a real fight. Hahahaha!" The dwarf warrior laughed wildly, raised his cup and drank it down.

The half-orc Rhett also drank a full glass of wine in one breath, then wiped his mouth and nodded with a smile: "That's right. The guy who claimed to be the leader still wanted to bluff, using the pirates from the Nelanther Islands Scared us. Before he finished speaking, he was hit by a fireball. When he flew up, the expressions on the faces of the other pirates next to him were really wonderful."

"You know, I don't like to listen to other people talking nonsense." Alena had a smug expression on her face.

You don't need to ask to know that the fireball is 100% her masterpiece.

Just when the dwarf was about to say something, Zuo Si finally couldn't help coughing hard, then walked out from the shadow of the door, and asked, "Can anyone tell me what happened?"

"Cough, cough, cough...Master? You're back!"

Alena was obviously taken aback, and in a panic, she accidentally choked on the wine that she hadn't had time to swallow and kept coughing.

Even subconsciously wanted to hide the wine glass in his hand.

In contrast, the half-orc Rhett was much calmer, pointing to the dwarf warrior beside him and introduced with a smile: "Master, this is Korgan, a fearless and powerful dwarf berserker.

We met in a chance encounter at the Copper Crown Inn, and later teamed up to venture around the region around Askatla.

As for the bloodstains on his body, they had just helped Bernard deal with the remnants of a group of pirates who wanted to kidnap hostages for ransom, and they were accidentally splashed on them. "

Corgan?

Zuo Si subconsciously glanced at the dwarf warrior covered in blood, with a surprised expression on his face.

You must know that when he went to the Copper Crown Inn for the first time, he specifically asked the people around him about Korgan.

Maybe it was bad luck, or maybe the other party hadn't come to Askatra at that time, anyway, the end result was nothing.

But who would have thought that the Orc and Alena, who often went to the Copper Crown Inn to drink and gamble, would abduct this powerful dwarf warrior back.

"Hello! My name is Korgan. According to Rhett, you are a very generous host, and you have a lot of magical weapons and equipment. If you are willing to pay a salary of two hundred and fifty gold coins per month, I will I agree to work hard for you." The dwarf stated the conditions straightforwardly.

When he accepted the invitation of the half-orc to join the team, he actually took a fancy to the red dragon armor worth tens of thousands of gold coins, as well as the extremely sharp two-handed axe and magic ring on the other party.

As an experienced adventurer, Korgan knows better than anyone how important magic equipment is to the improvement of a warrior.

If he fought naked, he was confident that Rhett would be hammered to the ground.

But if he puts on the equipment, Rhett will push him to the ground and explode the hammer.

no way!

The two axes in the dwarf's hands were ordinary steel weapons, and they couldn't even leave a trace on the scales of the red dragon armor, so this battle was impossible to fight.

"Okay, I agree." Zuo Si directly took out a small bag of gold coins from the satchel and threw it to the dwarf. "Here, here are five hundred gold coins, your salary for two months."

"Ha! Great! I like generous employers. From now on, you're old Korgan's master, and you just need to kill anyone."

The dwarf happily dumped a bag of gold coins on the table, and counted them one by one with his stubby fingers.

You must know that the salary of two hundred and fifty gold coins a month is already quite high.

In Askatla, the monthly salary of an ordinary servant only costs 20 to 30 silver coins.

The salary of stewards and guards is relatively high, but it will not exceed ten gold coins per month.

Two hundred and fifty gold coins is already much higher than the monthly income of more than 90% of adventurers.

This is why, the ultimate goal of many people's adventures is to gain fame, and then strive to be favored by wealthy and powerful nobles and businessmen, and become retainers or bodyguards.

Because such a job is not only lucrative and stable, but also does not require you to risk your life all day to fight with various monsters, beasts and robbers.

Of course, considering that Korgan is a typical chaotic evil camp, when he goes berserk and kills red eyes, he might even kill his teammates around him, so Zuo Si decided to observe for a while before talking.

Anyway, if it doesn't work, make it into a creature card.

After figuring this out, Zuo Si immediately turned around and continued to ask: "What about the remnants of the pirates just mentioned?"

Alena shrugged her shoulders and explained: "The entire Bounty of the Sea Tavern itself is a den of pirates.

Some of them were placed here by pirate captains to inquire and collect information on various merchant ships sailing, and some were brokers responsible for purchasing supplies or selling stolen goods to shadow thieves.

In short, after the pirates of the Neilansir Islands completely disappeared, these people completely lost their backing and income.

The little money earned in the tavern alone cannot support so many idlers.

Forced into desperation, they could only start playing with the merchants' ideas, trying to get a ship to escape to sea and continue to be pirates.

Since Bernard's Chamber of Commerce has expanded rapidly recently, it naturally caught their attention.

The pirates seized an opportunity and kidnapped a captain and dozens of crew members of the Bernard Chamber of Commerce, intending to use the lives of the hostages to extort a large sum of money and a ship.

At first, Bernard wanted to use negotiation to solve the problem.

But these guys were too greedy, not only asking for a very high price, but also asking for the size and speed of the ship. As a result, the negotiation broke down and only resorted to force.

But now, they have all been resolved.

All the pirates in the Sea's Bounty Tavern were slaughtered by us a few minutes ago, and none escaped.

The hostages were rescued without incident.

Bernard has brought people to negotiate with the guards, and he probably won't be back soon. "

"The Bounty of the Sea Tavern? Pirate Remnants? So that's how it is..."

Zuo Si finally figured out what the trouble Bernard encountered was.

In fact, this matter has a very close relationship with him.

Because if it weren't for the arcane technique he established that would have launched the war to conquer and unify the Nelanthir Islands, these pirates who were arranged in Askatla would not suddenly be "unemployed", let alone do it in desperation. Do such a desperate thing.

fortunately!

Zuo Si left enough power in the mage tower at the beginning.

Therefore, although Bernard's Chamber of Commerce encountered a little trouble, it was still easily resolved.

After all, with the professional level and equipment of Orc Reiter and Alena, it is quite easy to crush a group of pirates.

Especially the latter's large-scale fire damage magic is definitely a nightmare for all enemies.

After figuring out the cause and effect, Zuo Si slumped onto the sofa and praised with a smile: "You guys did a good job on this matter.

Remember, never try to compromise on something like blackmail.

Otherwise, as long as the opponent succeeds the first time, there will inevitably be a second, third, and fourth time.

By the way, how have you guys been doing while I'm away? "

"It's okay. Me, Rhett, and Korgan have been taking some commissions to hunt monsters.

You can earn some money for drinking and gambling, and you can also burn something for fun.

Also, good news for you.

My warlock level has just been raised to LV10, and I have mastered a five-ring magic [Fire Mark]. "

Alena proudly showed off.

"Upgraded?!"

Zuo Si raised his eyebrows in disbelief.

You must know that when we met last time, Alena's Warlock level was only LV8.

It didn't take long to reach LV10 after two consecutive upgrades, and the upper limit of LV4 cards after two more upgrades.

If you want to break the limit, you must first cancel the summoning and upgrade the level of this follower card.

"Of course! It's different from when I was by your side. This time, I personally killed many bandits and monsters that threatened the merchant traveler."

Alaina revealed her secret to leveling up quickly without thinking.

As a follower, she is different from those ordinary summoned creatures whose strength has been fixed since they were made into cards. She can also draw mana through killing to improve her spellcasting level.

In other words, if there is a Planeswalker present and draining mana, the follower will get less mana, which will slow down the leveling speed.

Zuo Si obviously also realized this, and immediately showed a thoughtful expression.

Just when he was about to ask for some specific details, he suddenly saw Bernard in a tuxedo walking in from outside.

After a few months of working in the upper class of Askatera, this young businessman not only looks a lot shrewd and capable, but also exudes a unique aura of a high-ranking person.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Zuo Si took the initiative to wave hello.

moment!

Bernard became extremely excited and excited. He quickly walked up to him and said with a big smile, "It's been a long time. Welcome back, Your Excellency South."

"How are you handling the issue of the Gift of the Sea Tavern? Did you encounter any trouble?"

Zuo Si asked casually.

"What trouble can there be? This time, everyone has stolen goods!

And it was a group of pirates who had caused huge losses to Askatla's countless chambers of commerce.

The captain of the guard even prepared to hang their bodies on the fence of the pier for public display.

In addition, after stuffing 300 gold coins to the Chief Prosecutor, he also gave me the Gift of the Sea Tavern as a reward for eliminating harm for the people. "

As he spoke, Bernard took out a stamped title deed from his pocket.

Just because he was able to speak out about the bribery in a fair manner, it is not difficult to see how many shady behind-the-scenes transactions there are in the judicial system of Amn's business empire.

You must know that the Sea's Gift Tavern is not the dilapidated Crooked Crane Hotel in the Chengmen District.

It has a basement floor and two floors above ground, covers a fairly large area, and is located next to the main road.

Almost all sailors, captains, and first mates who have just landed or are about to sail will go in for a drink.

Even selling the land alone would cost at least thousands of gold coins.

But now, the merchant can easily get it for only three hundred gold coins.

Looking at the title deed on the table, Zuo Si asked meaningfully: "How do you plan to use this tavern?"

Bernard directly pushed the title deed forward slightly: "Of course it's given to you as a gift. After all, the hostage kidnapping crisis can be solved thanks to your two followers. I don't have the face to keep it for myself. "

"Thank you, then I won't be polite." Zuo Si directly pocketed the land deed.

Because taverns and hotels are different from other businesses, they have a very significant function of collecting intelligence.

What's more, the building directly opposite the Sea's Gift Tavern is the headquarters of the Harper League in Amn.

No matter what the purpose is, he has sufficient reasons and motives to turn the Sea's Gift Tavern into his own territory.

"Are you planning to open another high-end restaurant in the style of Karatu in the Eastern Continent?" Bernard asked in an uncertain tone.

Zuo Si immediately smiled and shook her head: "No, of course not.

The main consumers of the Bounty of the Sea Tavern are sailors and shadow thieves operating around the pier.

They don't have that much money for high-end consumption.

Therefore, I think a little expansion and simple decoration will be good.

In addition, you can hire a few dancers with slightly revealing clothes to attract those energetic guests to spend extra by dancing some seductive dances.

As for the chef...

Let's see if Welby has produced a decent apprentice or two in the meantime. "

While saying this, Zuo Si subconsciously took out the two shapeshifter cards, with a playful smile on his face.

Obviously, he intends to put these two guys in, while making money for himself, while collecting intelligence, while monitoring the movements of the Harper Alliance.

After all, after solving the problem of loyalty, the doppelganger is definitely the most perfect spy in the world.

It's a pity that Zuo Si only has two Transformers cards in hand now.

Otherwise, it is completely possible to follow Sarevok's approach and directly use a large number of shapeshifters to infiltrate Askatla.

"Speaking of Chef Welby, you haven't eaten at a restaurant you own, have you?" Bernard asked tentatively.

Zuo Si shook her head lightly: "No. I've been so busy recently that I've reduced my sleep time to exactly eight hours, and I don't even sleep for a minute, so I still have time to take care of other things. How is the restaurant doing?"

"Simply good and couldn't be better.

The net profit in the last few months alone has reached 70,000 gold coins, an average of about 20,000 per month.

Now all the nobles and businessmen of Askatla use the ability to reserve private rooms for the day in your restaurant as a way of showing off.

Even for the public dining seats in the hall on the first floor, there are people who are willing to pay a high price for them.

As for the limited daily food delivery service, as well as small snacks and snacks for takeaway, they will all be sold out as soon as they are put out.

Many people even come to me through the back door just to reserve a seat.

To this end, I have made the acquaintance of many people who hold important positions in various departments of the government.

Even my good friend Babette has become a loyal customer of this store.

According to his own words, after eating the oriental cuisine prepared by Chef Welby, the local dishes in Amn are simply unpalatable. "

As soon as he talked about the operation of the restaurant, Bernard immediately became excited.

Because he really gained unimaginable huge benefits from it.

This kind of benefit is not money, but that you can make more powerful friends and escort your chamber of commerce and business.

"Sounds like a lot of fun. Why don't we go to the restaurant for dinner?" Zuo Si suggested, rubbing his chin.

"Okay! I've wanted to go for a long time."

"Fun Man" Alena immediately waved her arms and cheered loudly.

The half-orc Rhett recalled the delicious food he had eaten before, swallowed subconsciously and said, "There should be many guests at this time, right?"

"It's okay. I asked the manager to reserve two or three private rooms for emergencies, so don't worry about not having any vacancies."

After all, Bernard stood up and gave his butler a wink.

The latter understood, and immediately called the coachman and guards to prepare an oversized four-wheeled carriage.

Just like that, a group of people drove towards the city gate area in a large carriage.

After a while, it stopped at the gate of the restaurant.

Different from the normal boxy buildings around, this restaurant designed by Zuo Si looks full of oriental atmosphere.

Whether it is the lanterns hanging at the door for lighting, or the pillars, attics, screens, windows, sculptures, tables, and chairs, they all present a style that is incompatible with the surrounding environment.

Especially the plates and bowls for the dishes, and the vases for decoration, all of which are made of unique porcelain.

You don’t need to ask, it’s also mass-produced by Zuo Si through the creator’s ability.

After all, the "kaolin" used in firing porcelain is, to put it bluntly, a mixture of silica and some other trace elements.

With a little trial and error, it's easy to find recipes that work just fine.

Although they can't make out those exquisite patterns and patterns, it's not a problem to fool the natives of this world.

Anyway, as long as it is labeled as "Kalatu Specialty in the Eastern Continent", no matter what it is, it will immediately soar.

In order to create the so-called "immersive scene", all the waitresses wear silk long skirts with oriental characteristics, and even after professional training, they can also say a few simple greetings from the mainland of Karatu.

"You made all of these?"

Zuo Si stared dumbfounded at the well-trained maids delivering trays to the dining table one by one, expressing greetings to the guests in the language of Karatu Continent, and felt a strong sense of unreality in the whole person.

You must know that he only provided architectural and decorative designs, as well as a certain amount of porcelain tableware, but it definitely did not include the clothes, attire and language of these waitresses.

Bernard replied triumphantly: "That's right! These are the clothes I specially asked a tailor to make in batches after I consulted a scholar from Oghma, the God of Knowledge.

Every waitress working here must undergo at least five days of training before taking up the job.

It is this kind of meticulous service that allows those guests who are willing to pay a lot of money to experience the dining experience they want. "

"You are really an out-and-out genius in business." Zuo Si couldn't help sighing slightly.

As the saying goes, details determine success or failure.

If it weren't for the businessman's attitude of striving for perfection, these waitresses would probably be wearing a low-cut white shirt with a long earth-colored linen skirt to spoil the scenery.

And this kind of dressing will inevitably cause all the guests who come to eat to have a strong sense of tearing in the picture.

But now, the last blemish has been perfectly made up for.

"Thank you for the compliment. Let's go, this is not a place to talk, let's go to the private room on the upper floor."

Bernard took the lead and walked in through the main entrance, and was soon accompanied by the manager to a reserved empty private room on the second floor.

Just after crossing the threshold, Zuo Si noticed that a copper stove was emitting white smoke to the outside, causing the whole room to be filled with a faint aroma.

Out of a tendency of curiosity, he approached and looked inside through the gap of the copper furnace, and saw a small piece of ashes like a stone being heated and burned, and immediately asked in an uncertain tone: "What is this?" Ambergris?"

"Yes. As part of the extra services in the VIP room, it can provide those nobles and wealthy businessmen with a better dining environment. How is it? Doesn't it feel good?"

Bernard picked up the teapot and made himself a cup of hot tea.

"It's really good. The service should have been impeccable, and the next thing is the taste of the food."

After all, Zuo Si walked to a chair and sat down.

As soon as he sat down on his front foot, the door of the room on his back foot was pushed open, and a small man ran in from the corridor outside.

"Hey! Look who's here! I thought you forgot about me!"

Accompanied by the familiar voice, the halfling Welby jumped up and gave Zuo Si a warm hug.

yes!

With Zuo Si's current height, the chef already needs to jump up to reach his neck.

No way, halflings are only about one meter tall.

"Sorry, I've been too busy recently to take care of this."

Zuo Si patted the opponent's back hard, and then got it off his own neck.

Because despite the fact that the halfling in front of him is not tall, his weight is quite astonishing. He is basically a round meat ball.

"Haha! It's okay! I'm fine now, and you've kept your promise."

Welby was as cheerful as ever.

In other words, most halflings have a very good mentality and don't take the setbacks and difficulties encountered in daily life as one thing at all.

Zuo Si undoubtedly likes the nature of halflings very much. He poked Chef's bulging stomach and chin with his fingers, and joked with a smile: "Anyone who is not blind can see the extra fat on your body. It’s quite a nourishing life. But I have to remind you, you’d better control your food intake and lose weight properly. Otherwise, you may die from being too fat in a few years.”

"Damn it! Don't mention weight to me. As a halfling, I'd rather die obese than not be able to eat delicious food in front of me." Welby argued plausibly.

But soon, he changed the subject and asked in an expectant tone: "What are you going to eat today? If you don't mind, how about leaving the decision to me?"

"Can."

Zuo Si simply gave an affirmative answer.

He believed that after such a long time of edification and training with his recipe, no matter what the halfling chef cooks, it will definitely not be unpalatable.

"Excellent! Give me a moment, forty minutes at the most, and I promise you a great dinner."

After saying this, Welby quickly ran out on two short legs.

Only at such times can one vaguely see the shadow of him being a thief when he was young.

After seeing off the halfling, Zuo Si immediately asked without looking back: "About the restaurant's income in recent months, have you given him Welby's share?"

Bernard quickly replied: "According to your request, I will give it that month.

Not only him, but also the bonuses promised to the helpers and waitresses in the kitchen, all of which were distributed in small amounts.

But Welby entrusted me to send most of the money back to Zazespor, intending to use it to help refugees displaced by the civil war in Tethyr Kingdom.

Although I don't think it's a good idea. "

"It doesn't matter. This is Welby's own money. No matter how he chooses to spend it is his personal freedom, we don't want to get involved. However, when donating, be careful not to give money directly, but to distribute food and clothing to avoid being caught with ulterior motives." The guys use it." Zuo Si exhorted indifferently.

In fact, when the caravan stayed in Zazespor, he noticed that although Welby's hotel was not in good condition, he still insisted on making some food for the refugees every day.

So it's not too surprising to hear that halflings donate most of their earnings.

And from this move, it was easy to see that Welby's camp was chaotic good.

"Understood, I will arrange everything. In addition, I have another important thing to inform you, that is, I will get married soon."

Bernard went around in circles for a long time, and finally threw out this blockbuster.

"Married? With whom?"

Zuo Si turned around suddenly, her face was full of astonishment and surprise.

Because he originally thought that at the age of a businessman in his thirties, he should have been married long ago, maybe he should even have one or two children, but he hasn't moved into this house yet.

"It's Babette's younger sister. Our two families have always been very close, and we have signed a covenant more than once. This time, Babette and I decided to take our relationship one step further, that is, marriage."

Bernard did not hide anything, and openly stated the purpose of his marriage.

Because there's nothing to hide either.

Anyone who is not blind in the whole of Askatra knows what this marriage contract means.

"Congratulations! Looks like I'm going to spend some time preparing a gift." Zuo Si sent her blessings in a half-joking tone.

"Thank you. I want to invite you to my wedding, but what do you want?" Bernard tentatively asked.

Zuo Si nodded without hesitation: "No problem. When the time comes, you can give me a specific time and place, and I promise that no matter how busy I am, I will attend on time."

Hearing this promise, Bernard immediately showed a happy smile: "Thank you very much. I feel much more at ease when you are here. As for the wedding date, I will discuss it with Babette later and try to set a closer date."

"Why did you get married so late? As far as I know, the marriage years of the nobles of Amn and the children of rich merchants should be very early." Zuo Si asked very puzzled.

Bernard explained with a wry smile: "It's not because of my father.

He wanted his illegitimate son to inherit the family business, so he deliberately delayed finding suitable marriage partners for me and other brothers and sisters.

In this way, we have no way to obtain the support of external forces through marriage.

Similarly, other families have no excuse or reason to intervene, and they can also prevent the birth of heirs with legal inheritance rights for the next generation.

But it's not too late to get married.

I'm only thirty years old, and it's the prime of life.

As long as you work hard, it will not be a problem to have a few sons..."

(end of this chapter)