Casting spells

Just when he got rid of the strong dizziness caused by the long-distance transmission, the moon elf, who had been waiting for a long time, took a step forward, bent down and bowed deeply: "Welcome back, master."

"Tell me, Valindra, what happened in the tower after Akram Gris was wounded and escaped?" Zhang Cheng asked without looking back.

"What else can happen? Naturally, there is an endless struggle for power. The three tower masters and several high-ranking mages are gathering together to discuss who should control the Brotherhood. It is estimated that a compromise will not be reached in a while." Valindra shrugged her shoulders with a light smile, with a look of disdain in her eyes.

"Hehe, isn't this a matter of course. In the past, the organization was strongly integrated by Akram Gris. Now that he is dead, the rest of the people will naturally disobey each other. But I am very curious, is the broken magic crystal Who got it?" After finishing speaking, Zhang Cheng changed into the robe and cloak handed over by the female elf.

"No one! As far as I know, those guys almost caused a spell duel in order to prevent their opponents from getting the crystal shard. Right now, this powerful artifact is placed in the public rest area of ​​the central spire, and all The members jointly supervise." Valindra said everything that happened in the past few hours without thinking.

As the battle within the Spire intensified, she finally realized how terrible her master was, unknowingly counting everyone.

Hearing that the Shard of Magic Crystal has not been obtained by anyone, Zhang Cheng had a playful expression on his face. He touched his chin and continued to ask: "Then what about the North Tower? What is their attitude towards the North Tower under my control?"

"They are flattering you, my master. Deltager Zelund even proposed to divide the entire Luskan into four regions, and let you control the entire northern city."

When saying these words, Valindra's eyes shone with a strange brilliance, as if implying something.

"Oh? Hahahaha! They are really generous..." Zhang Cheng laughed involuntarily, making no effort to hide his contemptuous attitude.

Even idiots know that the real value of Luskan is the chaotic dock area and the western city where shops gather.

In contrast, apart from being close to the inland and connected to the road leading to Icewind Dale, the only thing of value in the northern city is the fishbone handicrafts from Ten Towns.

If you expect to gain benefits from this thing, you may starve to death.

"Master, they are testing your reaction. To be more precise, they are testing whether you can be wooed. At present, the three tower masters and several high-level mages have formed a weak balance, and you are the key to breaking the balance. Please believe me, as long as you show the slightest tendency to be wooed, the whole situation will become very interesting." Valindra licked her lips greedily.

Obviously, she knew the terrible ambitions of the black dragon in front of her, and she also knew that as long as the information she provided could satisfy the other party, she would definitely gain unimaginable benefits from this turmoil.

"Wanting? It sounds very interesting. But before that, I need you to go to Icewind Valley." Zhang Cheng turned his head and looked into the eyes of the moon elves.

"Icewind Dale?"

Valindra raised her eyebrows in surprise, completely ignoring that there was anything in that desolate place that was worth a trip by herself.

Zhang Cheng smiled indifferently, pursed his lips and explained: "Yes! Icewind Dale. I have prepared a large army there, and your task is to lead them across the Spine of the World."

"Army? You still have an army?"

"Of course! Otherwise, you think I'm not ready to say anything and dare to rule Luskan? No, I have prepared beyond your imagination. Here, bring it, and Garr will believe that you are my emissary after seeing it." .”

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Cheng threw a fluorite to the female elf, then walked out of the house without looking back, and gradually disappeared at the end of the alley.

For the chaotic Luskan, he never thought that he could win everyone's surrender by means of division and wooing. Therefore, an army that is [-]% loyal to him is necessary, at least to deter those rebellious pirates.

Although strictly speaking, Faerun Continent is a world where quality is far higher than quantity, most people don't clearly understand the terrifying power of legendary spellcasters and legendary warriors.

At this time, numbers are needed to make them more intuitively aware of the strength of a certain person or a certain force.

In addition, Zhang Cheng also needs to rely on this army of monsters to resist the possible intervention of Deepwater City in the south.

You must know that Waterdeep City is the most densely populated and also the most powerful city in the North, ruling a population of nearly one million. It has repeatedly warned and restrained Luskan's expansion.

He wasn't sure if the Alliance of Lords of Waterdeep City would overreact when his evil black dragon became the ruler of Luskan.

However, if there is an army of monsters, then the opponent will carefully consider the issue of casualties, and thus make a certain degree of compromise.

Perhaps the crazy thoughts constantly reverberating in his mind made Zhang Cheng yearn for war, killing and destruction, but the remaining rationality kept reminding him of the serious consequences of a head-on collision with the city of Deep Water...

Chapter 451 The Footsteps of War

In the evening, the icy sea breeze gently blew across the pier, causing many sailors who had just got off the ship to shrank their necks and walked quickly towards the nearest taverns and hotels.

You don't need to ask, what they desire most now is to drink a glass of strong wine that can warm them up. If possible, it is best to find a woman to comfort the loneliness caused by long-term soaking in the sea.

No one noticed at all. On the second floor of one of the taverns, Ian was negotiating fiercely with a fat man who weighed three hundred catties.

"Your Excellency! This price is already our limit! After all, if we eat all your spoils at once, we have to bear the corresponding risk." The fat businessman waved his hands and shouted excitedly.

But as long as you observe carefully, you will find the flash of greed in his eyes and the endless desire for money.

"Extreme? Are you kidding, Sampson. The price you are asking is not even 30.00% of the real value of this batch of spoils. Don't play tricks on me, at least double the increase, or I will find another buyer." Ian He's not a vegetarian either, he directly exposed the opponent's tricks.

As an adventurer from the bottom of society, he understands the virtue of profit-seeking businessmen far better than his peers.

In fact, since returning to Luskan, he has been looking for buyers for the plundered goods, but because the quantity is too large, few merchants or chambers of commerce can eat it all at once, so he can only be patient. part of the sale.

The fat man called Sampson didn't feel the slightest embarrassment of being exposed. Instead, he tried his best to argue: "No, no, no, sir. I didn't buy any ordinary goods, but a military weapon with the seal of Neverwinter on it. And the armor, we must find a way to erase the mark on it before reselling it. In addition, once discovered, we will be hostile by Neverwinter City immediately, and we will even be prohibited from doing business. Therefore, according to the risks assumed, this The price has been very reasonable.”

Just when Ian was about to open his mouth to refute the other party, the closed door was suddenly pushed open, and a mysterious man wrapped in a cloak walked in from the outside.

"Who are you?! Where are my subordinates?" He stood up abruptly, one of his hands tightly holding the Mithril two-handed sword behind him, and he was already in a fighting state.

"Relax, it's me. The pirates under you have just been knocked out." Saying this, the intruder took off his hood, revealing a very young face. Zhang Cheng of Reese.

"Master?!" Ian was obviously taken aback.

"That's right, it's me. Now I have something I need you to do." Zhang Cheng completely ignored that there was an outsider in the room, and quickly expressed his intention.

"Please tell me!" Ian, who regained his composure, rested his chest with one hand and bowed slightly.

Seeing the other party's humble attitude, Zhang Cheng nodded in satisfaction: "Very good! I need you to integrate all the pirates around Luskan within half a month. Whether it's buying, wooing, or directly annexing them by force , in short, I will see a powerful fleet in half a month. Tell me, can you do it?"

Ian's eyes widened in surprise, and it took a full minute before he frowned and asked, "Are you sure you want to do this? Could it be that the Arcane Brotherhood..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhang Cheng waved his hand and interrupted: "You don't have to worry about interference from the Arcane Brotherhood. Because just a few hours ago, Akram Gris encountered a rebellion and assassination, and finally died in my hands. Right now, the interior of the steeple has fallen into fierce internal fighting, and there is no time to pay attention to the changes in the outside world."

"what?!!!"

"Akram Gris is dead?!"

……

The two people in the room exclaimed in unison.

Especially the businessman Sampson, who kept sweating from his forehead, and the fat all over his body kept shaking.

Zhang Cheng glanced at the fat man, and continued to say to his subordinates meaningfully: "Remember! You only have half a month! If you can't complete the task after half a month, I will regard you as incapable. Treat People who have no ability, you should know what I will do."

"Don't worry, I won't let you down. In addition, I would like to ask, why are you rushing to integrate the pirates?" Ian clenched his fists, his eyes shot out with strong ambition.

"It's very simple. I have a hunch that war is coming. This time, our enemy is likely to be the coalition forces formed by Waterdeep City and Neverwinter City. How about it? Do you have the confidence to teach them an impressive lesson?" Zhang Cheng had a faint smile on his face, as if he didn't pay attention to his opponent at all.

"Hahahaha! The coalition forces of Waterdeep City and Neverwinter City? I am very happy to have such a stepping stone. If I am not mistaken, you have already sent someone to mobilize the army hidden in the depths of the frozen wasteland?" Ian was happy laughed loudly, full of excitement and anticipation.

What do people live for?

Maybe some people who claim to be kind will say that they live for their feelings, for the happiness of their relatives, friends and lovers.