A sneeze destroys a magical civilization

"Here we are!"

Wilmes flapped his wings and slowly landed on the top of a mountain.

Through the bright moonlight overhead, you can vaguely see that behind a huge rock on the top of the mountain, there is an entrance just big enough to accommodate a creature the size of a red dragon.

However, because it is surrounded by dense plants, it is well hidden and almost difficult to spot with the naked eye.

Without the "Leading Party", it would be very difficult for outsiders to find such a place.

After all, the peak is just one of hundreds of kilometers of surrounding mountains and hills.

And there are no so-called "mountain roads" around. At a glance, there are all nerve-wracking cliffs and cliffs.

If you lack the ability to fly, just climbing up will take a lot of effort.

If you accidentally slip and fall halfway up the mountain, you will probably be smashed into a meat pie.

Zuo Si turned over and jumped off the dragon's back, walked straight to the entrance and took a look inside, and asked without looking back: "Are there any traps or monsters in Bertogas' lair?"

"I don't know. This guy has never allowed me to enter the lair. But I do know that he has a large group of kobold slaves as his servants. In addition, there is a very rich mineral vein under this mountain."

Wilmes bluntly stated all the information he had.

Because after experiencing this crisis, the red dragon has realized that Zuo Si is the only master who can limit the strange objects in his mind.

If something happened to him, he might not be able to escape the final fate of having his brain eaten, so he didn't dare to hide any information.

"Kobold? Ore vein? So, this lair still has certain preservation and possession value?"

Zuo Si touched his chin with a thoughtful expression.

There is no doubt that the planet Toril, where Faerûn is located, is a world extremely rich in resources.

In particular, various magic metals, precious metals and gems are all spellcasting materials that spellcasters need to collect in large quantities.

And when mining in this land full of supernatural powers, you need to face more than just beasts and monsters.

There are also druids who swear to protect nature, elves who call the forest their home, a large number of spirit creatures and nature gods.

Therefore, a mineral vein that has not been discovered by the outside world and can be mined in large quantities is definitely of considerable value.

Wilmes also followed to the entrance, shook his huge head and replied: "That's right! I have actually decided to move the nest here from the vicinity of Mailatma after the storm has passed.

Compared to my original lair, this place is obviously safer and more secluded.

At the same time, you can also overlook the trade road leading to Zhazesibo.

Since I am very close to the Star Swirl Mountains, even if I occasionally rob one or two caravans, others will not suspect me. "

Obviously, as the current capital of the Kingdom of Tethyr, Zazespo is much richer than Mailatma.

In addition, the area around Mylatma has just been completely robbed, and it is impossible to restore prosperity in a short period of time.

At this time, as an evil and greedy red dragon, it is completely normal to change places to rob.

"Moving? Don't be stupid! You will always be with me from now on, and there is no need for a nest. When I settle down and build the mage tower, I will reserve a large enough underground cave for you to live in."

Zuo Si undoubtedly saw through the other party's thoughts and nipped Wilmes's delusion in the bud.

With the lessons learned last time, he would never allow the red dragon and strange objects to leave his sight again.

Otherwise, God knows what big disturbance this pair will make.

Through the conversation on the road just now, Zuo Si has almost understood that although Qiwu seems to have a very good level of intelligence, it actually does not have a strong "self-awareness".

All its behaviors and thoughts are based on simulating the creatures it can come into contact with around it.

To put it simply, it is like an auxiliary artificial intelligence with the ability to make independent decisions.

Because of this, it is particularly dangerous and easy to lose control.

the reason is simple!

As long as the strange thing thinks that doing something is beneficial to its master, it will do it without hesitation, without considering the possible serious consequences.

So Zuo Si believed that he should keep him by his side and teach him for a while until he grew up to be rational and mature enough.

In this way, the powerful psychic abilities and cold calculations of the strange object, coupled with the power of the red dragon, are definitely a good helper who can deliver a fatal blow to the enemy at critical moments.

"What about my treasure?" Wilmes asked with a vigilant look.

"Don't worry, I won't covet your poor treasures. You can move them here first, and then move them to your own cave after the mage tower is built."

After saying this, Zuo Si raised his finger and pointed at the entrance of the dark cave, signaling the red dragon to go ahead.

In this way, one person and one dragon walked along the dug steps into the dark cave where they couldn't see anything.

As expected, Bertorgas set many traps along the way.

After more than half of them are activated, they spray magma and flames.

If it were an ordinary adventure team, they would probably be in an extremely embarrassing situation even if they didn't die.

But this time the intruder was also a red dragon that was immune to fire damage, so it had no effect at all.

Wilmes didn't even bother to dodge, and directly flapped his wings to push aside the lava, flames, and rocks rolling down from his head, creating an absolutely safe path for Zuo Si behind him.

After walking in the dark for about ten minutes, we estimated that we had almost reached the lower part of the center of the mountain, when a huge natural cave suddenly appeared in front of us.

Inside the cave, you can suddenly see a small mountain shining with gold and silver light.

You don't need to ask to know that these are all coins made of precious metals, as well as trade notes used in commodity exchanges.

In addition, there are also jewelry, jewelry, handicrafts, armors, weapons piled on top of mountains of gold and silver...

Several of them were emitting bright and dazzling arcane auras, and were obviously magic items.

Of course, near the huge treasure pile, there are many short creatures with reptile-like heads and scales, who are concentrating on taking care of this huge underground cave.

They are kobolds.

An omnivore with dragon blood.

Compared to goblins, who only go around robbing and wreaking havoc, kobolds are obviously more organized and disciplined. They like to hide underground and dig holes constantly. They feed on grazing, hunting small animals, and cultivating moss and fungi. .

Due to their timid character, they rarely take the initiative to attack villages and cities where humans live.

Most kobolds are happy to serve a powerful dragon in exchange for its protection.

At this moment, these little things, who are just over one meter tall, are using a furnace that continuously spits out high-temperature flames to continuously throw ore in and smelt it into hot molten iron.

Then it is poured into a mold to cool, turning into pieces of metal ingots.

This giant furnace does not use any fuel, but uses the hot magma that gushes from the depths of the mountains.

Obviously, because a mature red dragon has settled here for a long time, even the mountain peaks are inevitably affected by the fire element and gradually transform into active volcanoes.

The entire space on the right side of the cave is densely filled with large pieces of thick iron ingots, as well as rare copper ingots, silver ingots, gold ingots, mithril ingots and fine gold ingots.

Such a spectacular scene made Zuo Si couldn't help but sigh in a low voice: "It's unbelievable! There is not only a mine vein here, but also a natural furnace. But with so many thick iron ingots produced, what exactly is Bertogas planning to sell to who?"

"Whoever he sells to, it belongs to us now."

Wilmes did not hide his gangster appearance, rushed directly in front of the kobolds, and unleashed the "dragon power" unscrupulously.

moment!

All the kobolds working there were frightened.

A few unlucky ones who were throwing ore into the furnace even fell directly into the hot molten iron and screamed and turned into ashes.

About two or three seconds later, all the kobolds huddled up in a ball and knelt on the ground, shivering.

Perhaps because of their long-term service to Bertorgas, they couldn't resist at all when they saw another red dragon.

The leader, a tall and strong kobold with dragon-like wings, walked directly in front of Wilmes, prostrated on the ground in an extremely humble manner, and began to speak in dragon language like a "woof, woof" dog bark. Try to communicate with this powerful and terrifying intruder.