The Swordsman of Faerûn

In fact, it is no wonder that the drow are unbelievable. As the third son of the Do'Urden family of Menzoberranzan in the Underdark, although Drizzt mainly focuses on practicing swordsmanship, it does not mean that he does not understand magic. It is said that Drizzt's magical talent is not inferior to his swordsmanship talent (Drizzt learned the levitation technique at the age of five, which other drow nobles could only learn at the age of ten).

The teleportation spell is a very deadly spell, not only because of the uncertainty and instability of the teleportation spell, the individual being teleported has to bear the pain of being torn apart by space during the teleportation process.This kind of pain is basically negligible during short-distance transmission, but the tearing pain caused by long-distance transmission over hundreds of thousands of kilometers, or even ultra-long-distance transmission is enough to turn a normal person into a poor lunatic (it is said The reason why the sea lunatic became abnormal is that there are too many teleportation reasons in it).

The area teleportation of normal mages is generally within the line of sight or fixed-point short-distance teleportation, unless it is absolutely necessary, there are very few fools who use long-distance teleportation (of course some guys with perverted physiques and special cases are not included, such as the Babylon magic candle) .

The mages run long distances, or use various means of transportation for physical transfer, ranging from eleven-way vehicles, to various mounts (riding dogs, goats, horses and even flying dragons), magic flying carpets, etc.Another way is to play alien travel.

The main material plane and some alien planes are like two sides of a piece of paper. The gate of the alien world is equivalent to opening a hole in the paper. Going to the alien world is like passing through a normal door. There is also no pressure, and because the rules of the two worlds are different, walk a few hundred meters in the other world and then open the door to the other world. After you come out, you will find that you are already thousands of miles away from the starting point.

Of course, even the most knowledgeable scholars in the world cannot explain the series of calculation and positioning problems involved here. It has become a permanent highway network, making it as easy as dialing a phone to locate another world. The premise is that you are eligible to connect to the Internet and get admission qualifications (for this, the Master said that we have privileges).

William didn't know that he had made a joke about magic common sense, and even if he knew, he wouldn't care, because Drizzt was not the kind of person who likes to be troubled.

"By the way, Drizzt, why did you come to Calimshan? Where are your companions? Bruenor the irascible dwarf, Wulfgar the big man, and that glutton. Are they all right?"

When he mentioned his partner, Do'Urden couldn't help showing a warm smile on his face, he said: "[Gluttony] Regis was kidnapped to Calimport, Bruno, Wulfgar, and I Catti-brie is going to rescue him. Wait a minute, Guan Fahai, go and tell Bruno and the others to come here, and tell them that I have met a reliable friend."

Seeing the black panther Guan Fahai slipping into the night again, William continued to chat with the drow.

"The Karin Desert is really too hot, and our drinking water is depleted too quickly. I just came out to find water, and I didn't expect to meet you by chance."

"Yeah! It's really hot here during the day. I just killed a bunch of robbers the day before yesterday, and they were dried in the sun after a while, and burned to ashes at night."

"You're joking, aren't you, Mr. William?"

"Hahaha! Just think I'm joking. Speaking of which, that glutton is not an important figure, how could he be kidnapped thousands of kilometers away to the south..."

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"You have a new companion, Catti-brie. Tell me, what kind of girl is she?"

When it comes to the adventure partners of the two parties, William has some gossip about Do'Urden's new teammate, because the drow always feel a little shy when talking about her, which makes William smell something sour.

Speaking of which, Uncle William is also a veteran of flirtatious flowers, and he has hooked up with many beautiful women of the opposite sex. It is a pity that he basically has more desire (greedy body) than love for those beauties, and none of them can make him dream Around, the worried girl appeared.

"Catti-brie! She is Bruno's adopted daughter, a kind and brave girl. When I first met her, she was just a child. At that time, Guan Fahai surprised her. Well, as a drow elf I was more scary. But Kelly (Catti-brie's nickname) was very brave. After a few days (actually months), she appeared there again, and she even bravely stood in front of me. In front of you, say that I am not evil..."

As soon as he talked about Catti-brie, Do'Urden became talkative. He talked endlessly about Catti-brie's funny stories, about that girl's understanding, and about their time in Icewind Dale. When interacting with each other happily, an inexplicable gentleness appeared on his face brimming with spring breeze.

"Then is she your lover?" William felt that he had asked a stupid question. Is it still necessary to ask?Look at the drow elf's pork-kidney face like a dog licking, isn't this an obvious fact? !

But when Drizzt heard William's playful question, his complexion changed drastically, shock, confusion, doubt, guilt, a series of emotions gathered on that dark face, it was simply wonderful.Do'Urden murmured to himself, "So this is the feeling of being in love? I actually fell in love with Kelly. How is this possible?"

William wasn't a fool either, he quickly discovered Drizzt's abnormal mood, and couldn't help but be surprised: "Fuck! Mr. Do'Urden, you...you don't have an unrequited love for that Catti-brie, do you?" ?”

Drizzt said with a complicated expression: "Mr. William, please don't say that. Catti-brie is Bruno's other adopted son and Wulfgar's fiancée. He is also my best friend and most reliable partner. He Kelly and Kelly are the most suitable couple, and I can't feel sorry for them. I... don't like Kelly."

William shrugged himself, expressing that there was nothing he could do about it, and he certainly couldn't encourage Drizzt to pry into his sister-in-law's corner, that was neither in line with his code of conduct, nor against Drizzt's nature.

For a moment, the two of them looked at each other without saying a word, sitting silently in front of the inextinguishable flame, and a somewhat awkward atmosphere permeated the air.But soon this atmosphere was broken, because a loud voice came from a distance, although the voice was almost inaudible due to the distance, William and Drizzt were both intelligent people (Third Master Cui With audible positioning and blind fighting expertise), they can easily identify the source of the sound.

Bruno, the leader of the Warhammer dwarves, is a irascible warrior with a loudspeaker. He always likes to chatter, either complaining about the weather in his rage, or scolding the enemy in anger. The roar is his battle meal and BGM.

If one day you don't hear King Bruno's angry curse on the battlefield, it means that Bruno is either asleep or has gone to the kingdom of Moradin (the main god of the dwarves). —From the soliloquies of Bruno Warhammer.

"Damn it! I hate the damn sand, it always fills up my iron boots and makes my steps falter!"

"That pointy-eared guy better hope he's in trouble, or I won't hesitate to kick his ass! Nobody's going to let hapless Bruno come out and eat sand on a damn night!"

"Kelly! Go to the back! You little brainless girl! The vanguard is not your job. Besides, you are blocking the view of the great King Bruno! If you go any further, I will kick you hard Your little ass!"

And so on.

When they noticed the firelight in the dark night, Catti-brie rushed over at the first, followed closely behind the girl was Wulfgar who was holding the legendary weapon—the Fang of Aegis, the savage Blonde silly big guy.

Only King Bruno, who had the shortest legs and feet, was abandoned at the end. This short-tempered dwarf was about to go mad. It was his swearing, as invigorating as the drums of war in the night.

After Bruno ran to the Immortal Flame cursing, he finally found William, an "old acquaintance".The irritable dwarf was stunned for a moment. Of course, it didn't mean that he was afraid of William. This guy was born with a strong bone. The main reason was that Bruno really didn't expect to meet this guy in this desert where no birds lay eggs. "The enemy is the enemy".

But Bruno soon returned to his original nature, and he shouted in a roaring voice: "William?! You nasty little bastard! Finally let me meet you again, last time you kicked my most beloved Steel Shield! Come! Let us duel! I will avenge my darling!"

You brainless pussy!Why don't you say that I kicked and broke a pair of arms and four ribs!Still fighting?If I were to duel with you, I would be a two hundred and five!

Naturally, William would not be as knowledgeable as Bruno, after all, there was not much hatred between them, and the dwarf king was not a stingy person who would take revenge. Although his mouth was stinky, he was a really good person. Drizzt was even better, adopting Catti-brie, a little human girl who had lost her parents, raising Wulfgar, the enemy's child, and even preparing precious treasures for them as gifts for coming-of-age ceremonies.

If it weren't for this guy who has always been merciless to the enemy, plus his annoying stinky mouth, he would be a living dwarf version of the Virgin.

It is difficult for William to feel bad for such a straight-tempered guy. He said with a smile: "Dear King Bruno, I am sorry for what happened last time. If there is anything I can do to relieve your anger, please just ask. .uh, except for duels!"

Bruno muttered resentfully: "What a cunning big man! Wulfgar is more solid in comparison! Listen! Boy William, you kicked my shield, you have to give me a new steel shield Shield, the one with the beer glass garnish. Or pay me a cask of the best ale!"

This stubborn dwarf never mentioned the matter of being seriously injured by William's kick, which made the human "boy" laugh very much.He smiled and replied: "Okay! Mr. King, I will pay you a barrel of the best ale in the world! Please believe my sincerity."

Dismissing the chattering Bruno, William turned his curious eyes to Catti-brie, the girl he was interested in.Of course, it didn't mean that William coveted Catti-brie's beauty, he was curious about how much charm this girl possessed, and could make Drizzt Do'Urden, who was born in the world of drow, be fascinated by her Lick a dog.

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Catti-brie, a girl full of enthusiasm and youth.To be honest, she is not that kind of very beautiful woman, at least not as good as those of William's family. In terms of appearance, she can only be said to be quite attractive.

What really sets Catti-brie apart is her temperament, which is quite different from the temperament of most ordinary women, lively, high-spirited, pure, and full of curiosity, and this girl is a bit too brave, or a bit reckless, which It is only in a very stable and happy living environment with abundant Wude that it is possible to cultivate Samuume (sometimes it may also grow delicate vines).

Catti-brie never thought that anything in this world could be difficult for Drizzt, and she had more confidence in the drow than anyone else.

So when she saw Drizzt and a stranger sitting in front of a flame, she didn't even ask why, she sat down next to the drow, and put her slightly cold hand in front of the flame. After roasting (the temperature difference between day and night in the Kalin Desert is huge, and the night can even reach below freezing point), then she noticed that this flame was not an ordinary bonfire, but a magical flame that burned out of thin air.

So when William saw this girl who acted in a hurry, he finally understood what Do'Urden was thinking, she was indeed a good girl.Even William himself was a little moved by this very special girl. Of course, he would definitely not get involved in the complicated relationship between these guys. After all, there were already a lot of spicy cabbage in his vegetable garden.

The big man behind the girl, Wulfgar, was as honest and stable as ever. He had a figure even stronger than William's, and he had beautiful blond hair, although it was always neglected and looked messy.

In fact, Wulfgar is a very handsome boy, but for some reason, he is always easily overlooked by others, just like a little transparent, perhaps only among those rough Northland barbarians, he can become the most eye-catching One, because he always seemed so quiet.

William glanced at Drizzt who deliberately moved his butt a little away from the girl, and then greeted Wulfgar who was standing: "Nice to meet you, strong Mr. Wulfgar. How are you doing?"

Wulfgar responded a little dullly, "I'm fine, Sir William..."

Well, the barbarian still doesn't mind the incident of being knocked down face to face by William.In fact, Wulfgar was not a stingy man. Having lived with his dwarf adoptive father for many years, he was more open-minded than most humans.It's just that he was knocked down too easily by William at the beginning, and he was knocked down by a trick that was almost child's play, and caused the serious injury of his adoptive father Bruno. He was completely trapped in guilt and self-doubt and couldn't extricate himself.

God knows how much effort Wulfgar spent to regain the desire to fight, but the conflict with William has always been a scar on Wulfgar's heart that cannot be healed, so when he saw this man at this time, The inexplicable emotion in my heart surged up again.

Hate?Not enough; resentment?A little bit; anger?There is also one point; more of it is unwillingness and embarrassment, the key is that Wulfgar's belief in invincibility cultivated through countless bloody battles in the past year is showing signs of being broken.

This kind of situation is called phobia in psychology. If it is a relatively peaceful and stable environment, it is fine, but in Faerun, a world full of all kinds of gods, ghosts and monsters, it is simply fatal.

Wulfgar's abnormal behavior did not attract the attention of his companions at first, after all, this big man has always been relatively silent, but the most understanding greedy ghost among the companions was not there, and the more delicate Drizzt With concerns in mind, only the straight-tempered dwarves and carefree Catti-brie were left, especially the girl who was very interested in William's rootless flame, and she had always had a strong curiosity about the power of magic.

William's hearing has reached the point where he can distinguish the heartbeat of others at close range. When he faces the curious baby-like Catti-brie who keeps asking about the secrets of magic (two magic idiots are enough, one idiot Girl dares to ask, and another bastard dares to bite the bullet and talk nonsense), he easily heard Wulfgar's chaotic heartbeat, and at first he thought the big man was talking to him and Catti-brie I'm jealous of my son talking indiscriminately.

With the cold and sweet spring water, everyone had a different desert night.

The next morning, when William saw Wulfgar again, he immediately understood after seeing a pair of dark circles under his eyes, a pair of bull's eyes covered with bloodshot eyes, as if he had been haggard for several times.How could Wulfgar be jealous because of that little thing about men and women? It is obvious that there has been an inner demon in the field of mind training in martial arts, which is also known as obsession in the usual sense.

This is difficult for his grandma.

There was no need for Drizzt and the others to get to the bottom of it, William's mind would be clear as soon as he thought about it, Wulfgar was fine when he came, but when he saw himself, he became possessed.Did not run away!We are the demons of this damned barbarian!

The point is that Wulfgar is not an enemy. William can't turn a blind eye to this matter, let alone let it go. After all, this is his own sin, and he has to make it up with tears in his eyes. Otherwise, this little accident may become a own demons.

Getting rid of demons is both difficult and easy to say.Sometimes a word, a look, or a special scene can break out of the cocoon and be reborn; sometimes even a god or Buddha can't save a demonized soul (madman).

The key is to prescribe the right medicine.

Wulfgar's three companions also discovered that their companion was abnormal, and they all became worried. As Wulfgar's constant friends, they had a better understanding of the barbarian's situation, and they also knew better about the situation of the barbarians over the past year. How much Wulfgar had sacrificed to redeem his faith.

They also knew very well the reason for Wulfgar's illness, needless to say, it was the fault of the big bald boy in front of him.But these three people did not turn their eyebrows coldly at William. From their point of view, even though the change was caused by William's appearance, they couldn't blame each other entirely. After all, no one thought that Wulfgar would have a relapse.

It was this that made William particularly emotional, and it also made him unable to stand by. If there was only one innocent Wulfgar, this sudden incident might just become a small devil in William's future life. Bear with it and let it go. up.When the other end of the scale is added to the weight of the good card of the three friends of Icewind Dale, (Worf's joining the demon event) the probability of becoming William's demon is almost close to [-]%.

The way of a warrior lies in being free from guilt.

You can be selfish, you can be vicious, you can also be vain and indifferent, but one thing must be kept in mind, you can't harm others, you can't cross the line you drew, which you started at the beginning of martial arts Cultivate the thread of the heart.

A martial artist who has betrayed his own heart cannot climb to the highest level of martial arts.

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William knew very well that the source of his problem with Wulfgar was the sudden fight that night, and if he wanted to solve his problem, he had to start from this.

He walked up to Wulfgar, patted the shoulder of the haggard-looking big man, and said in a serious and unquestionable tone: "Mr. Wulfgar! I'm afraid we need to have a good talk."

Wulfgar shivered a bit in resistance, and then said displeasedly: "No! We have nothing to talk about. Goodbye, Mr. William. I'm going to rescue Regis with my partner."

Wulfgar's companions all looked worriedly at the two big men getting together, and Bruno even yelled: "Damn boy William, are you trying to bully my boy again? Don't think about it!"

William's fingers gripped Wulfgar's shoulder like iron pincers, making it difficult for the barbarian to break free. What made him even more frightened and angry was that he couldn't even exert any strength, just like the time when he had a fever when he was a child, his whole body was weak It's like losing control.

The bald man said to Bruno and his friends who were already getting angry: "I know exactly what Wulfgar is facing, believe me, if the fear in his heart cannot be relieved, death will be the only ending for Wulfgar .”

Bruno hesitated, wondering if he should trust William, but Catti-brie agreed very simply: "Mr. William, we can give Wulfgar to you, but you have to promise to cure him !"

William nodded and said, "Don't worry! Ms. Kelly, I am a professional in psychological issues. I can destroy a person's belief, and I can also rebuild his belief (well, he is actually bragging). "

Bruno finally let go, and he said angrily, "Okay, okay! Damn it! Wulfgar will leave it to you for treatment! But you have to be careful! Boy William, you must take care of my adopted son. "

William once again suppressed Wolfe who was unwilling to cooperate, then he looked at Drizzt who had been silent all this time, and said: "I'm afraid it will take a while to help Wulfgar, you can go and call the camel team over first. Of course, if you want to watch from the sidelines, I have no problem."

Drizzt and Guenhiffa went to their original resting place. They did not enter the Kalin Desert alone, but also accompanied by a caravan of camels. Although William didn't really need supplies, the four people from Icewind Dale A little partner is inseparable from the support of logistics.

William ignored the onlookers Bruno and Catti-brie, he dragged the reluctant and even angry Wulfgar to the back of a sand dune, and then let go of each other.

Wulfgar, who was freed, finally lost his mind. He roared and entered a state of rage, brandishing his fists and violently pounced on William.Although Wulfgar's strength is not small and his aura is astonishing, his fighting skills are too rough. It should be said that Wulfgar has never practiced boxing and kicking systematically. way to fight.

This kind of wild way, which is almost full of flaws, may be good when dealing with ordinary people or monsters, but when Wulfgar faces William, a master fighter, it is almost like a man who is challenging an adult. baby is no different.

William dodged Wulfgar's pounce by simply turning to one side, and at the same time stumbled slightly with his foot, and the furious barbarian fell violently to the ground.He waited for Wulfgar to stand up, and after pounced again, he slapped the opponent's wrist with one hand, then pulled his hand and swept his foot, poor Wulfgar flew out again...

Wulfgar fell to the ground again and again, but got up again and again, and then fell again, like a poor ripped bag, although he insisted on relying on the anger and stubbornness in his chest, but the savage The speed at which the person stands up has become slower and slower, and his pounce has gradually lost his momentum, and he has even begun to be a little timid later.

Poor Wulfgar's heart has almost been hit to the bottom. If there is no huge change, he will definitely become a cowardly waste who can never go to the battlefield again, and can't even face even a goblin.

Bruno, who was watching the battle next to him, was almost out of anger. Wulfgar was beaten again and again, as if a hammer hit his heart again and again. If it wasn't for the remaining rationality that made him understand that he must not intervene, Bruno Surely he would smash William's skull with his own tomahawk.

Another spectator, Catti-brie, was already in tears at this moment. She bit her lip so nervously that she even bit the corner of her lip, and she didn't know that her mouth was bleeding.

In the end, Wulfgar lost his heart completely, and he lay on the ground blankly, staring blankly at the sky with a pair of empty eyes.He was chased and fell by William, because he didn't even dare to attack William, but William still didn't let him go, and completely brought down the poor barbarian with a fierce over-the-shoulder fall.

William grabbed a water sac that had just been filled this morning (a gift from the Four Friends of Mithril), took a sip himself, and then poured half of the sac over Wulfgar's head, making the poor guy a little Sober up.

He handed the water bag to the ashen-faced barbarian, motioning for him to take a few sips to moisten his throat, and the barbarian sat up and obediently did so.

Wulfgar, who had drunk the water, still had empty eyes. William sat in front of him face to face, and said in a slightly frivolous tone: "Poor Wulfgar, do you feel hopeless, helpless, and failed now? Do you feel that you Useless, the road ahead is bleak, there is no hope?"

Wulfgar's dull eyeballs rolled, his throat moved, but he didn't speak, remained silent.

William suddenly raised his voice and shouted: "Barbarian! What are you afraid of? What do you have to despair? Is it because you can't beat me? Are you living all your life just to not fail? What about your anger? What about your rage?"

Perhaps because he was a little bit stimulated, Wulfgar finally had some life in his eyes, and he glared at William hatefully, like an angry child.

William breathed a sigh of relief, and continued to stimulate with a smile: "Is it so unacceptable for you to be defeated by me?"

Wulfgar's emotions finally lost control, and tears began to flow out. He cried like a child, crying bitterly for the depression and anger that had been accumulating in his heart.The sudden change of the barbarian made Bruno and his daughter completely dumbfounded. When Bruno defeated and captured the barbarian boy, he didn't shed a single tear, but today he saw a ghost.

After venting the depression in his heart, Wulfgar stopped crying very quickly. After all, he was not a real child, but just lost control of his mind for a while.At this moment, his psychological defense is at its weakest and his mind is at its purest. What William needs to do is to strike while the iron is hot and completely reverse Wulfgar's conception, otherwise the spirit of the barbarian will be really hard to save after a while .

William shouted solemnly: "Wulfgar, do you think you lost to me alone?"

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"Why do you think I am stronger than you? Wulfgar. To be honest, if you and I have the same conditions, I will never be your opponent!" The opening sentence is true, the story is all made up, and William feels like his childhood confidant Like a young lady, she warms the hearts of lost teenagers with professional mouth work.

Chicken soup for the soul is always the sweetest, because it can always satisfy the illusion you crave most, such as: I can do it too!I can fight back!She likes me too!So Wulfgar's eyes lit up immediately, and he looked at William full of hope, longing for him to give him a fig leaf that could cover the wound in his heart.

William didn't do what he wanted directly, but asked about Wulfgar's experience in learning combat skills.The defensive barbarian did not refuse, and talked about his growth experience in a low tone.

There is nothing to say about Wolfe's youth. Although his father, Beornegar, was the leader of a certain barbarian tribe, Wulfgar did not receive preferential treatment because of this. He was just like most barbarians in the Northland. Like the boys in my life, he grew up fighting with boys his age or even older than him since he was sensible.

It wasn't until the 12-year-old Wulfgar was able to defeat a full-grown barbarian in a brawl that his father gave him an ax and a broken shield, and took the fledgling Wulfgar onto the battlefield, becoming A recruit of the Barbarian Marauders.

Later, Wulfgar's father died in the internal strife between the tribes, and he also became Bruenor's prisoner and adopted son in a failed plundering battle. Wulfgar learned to forge iron and wield a hammer from Bruenor.

To put it bluntly, Wulfgar's combat skills are almost all bought from the battlefield (or the brawling arena) with blood and pain, wild and ferocious, just like a beast of prey.

William nodded pretending to listen carefully and said, "Look! Wulfgar, this is the gap between you, me and Drizzt." He waved to the drow who had just returned with the camel team Well, Drizzt didn't come back alone, there was also their guide Shali Dalib, a bad fellow from Memnon.

Wulfgar was a little unconvinced, he pointed at Drizzt who was running over, and said, "I know Drizzt is very strong, but you want to say that I am not as good as him? Humph—" he gestured Take a look at his big elbows, which are almost as thick as Drizzt's waist.

Drizzt, who leaned forward, only had time to hear Wulfgar's last words, and was immediately stunned, what are you two talking about, why are you targeting me, an honest man?

William smiled and motioned Drizzt to sit down as well, and join in the fun together.Then he said with a grin, "Drizzt, tell me about how you learned combat skills, so that Wulfgar can also open his eyes."