A sneeze destroys a magical civilization

At night, the lobby on the first floor of the Wandering Artist Hotel was full of seats.

Whether it is the militiamen who have been patrolling and standing guard outside all day, or the passing business travelers, or the farmers who have nothing to do in the off-season, they are all gathered here to have a drink and listen to the lame chants of the man on the stage. The bard played a country tune and talked about recent experiences and interesting things.

Since there are no other entertainment activities other than making people on weekdays, and the speed of information transmission in Faerûn is very slow, a unique tavern culture has been formed here.

A large number of locals and foreigners habitually exchange information in pubs or hotels, and regard the stories and experiences told by others as a kind of entertainment.

Those who are interested will get the information they need.

Of course, as a listener, it is also the most basic rule and common sense in the pub to invite the person who tells the story and provides the information to have a drink.

Right now, Zuo Si was constantly buying drinks for an adventurer who claimed to have just come from Waterdeep City in the north, and then listened to this guy's boastful remarks.

"Dear Soth, listen to me, Waterdeep is not as good as the outside world reports.

The port area in particular is like a huge garbage dump, filled with the disgusting smell of rotten fish and shrimp.

Moreover, countless gang members and criminals are hidden in various low and chaotic buildings.

Even the Amn port area controlled by the shadow thieves is many times better than the port area in Waterdeep City. "

The thirty-year-old man named Imogen raised his head and took a swig of strong drink. His tone was full of naked disgust and disdain for the port area of ​​Waterdeep City.

Of course, it's not that he feels this way.

It was the unanimous comment of everyone in the tavern who had been to Waterdeep City.

Some guys even think that the reason why the situation in the dock area got out of control is because the mentally retarded lords of Waterdeep expelled the shadow thieves, causing the originally well-regulated underground gangs to become more violent, bloodthirsty and chaotic.

Although Waterdeep City officials have been bragging about how enlightened and advanced their system is, even civilians have the opportunity to become lords and participate in the management of the city.

But in fact, the serious consequences of this kind of "backroom politics" are far more than what they seem on the surface.

However, considering that the entire Faerûn is like a huge "social experiment field", from the most primitive tribal system to countries like Amn and Sembia that are close to the mercantilism and capital oligarchy system of the Age of Discovery, there is almost everything. .

Some places practice slavery, some places have tyrant dictatorships, some places have enlightened monarchies, and still other places are controlled by spellcaster organizations.

Therefore, the secret lord system of Waterdeep City does not seem so difficult to accept.

At least compared to Calimshan, which practiced slavery, it was definitely much more advanced and civilized.

"If it's really such a mess, how can merchant ships doing business ensure the safety of their cargo?" Zuo Si asked with interest.

Imogen grinned and replied: "Of course you have to pay a part of the protection fee according to the gang rules, and then the goods can be safely transported out of the dock, sent to the business district or the southern caravan area, and then enter the city's internal logistics network .

In order to save this money, many people will even go directly across the dock area, use small boats to deliver the goods ashore near the southern city gate, and rent local caravans to transport them into the city.

According to my observations over the past two years, the number of ships docked at the docks of Waterdeep City is getting smaller and smaller year by year.

If those shitty lords don't do anything anymore, it will only be a matter of time before the dock area is completely abandoned and becomes a paradise for criminals.

In addition to the dock area, Leyline Maze City and Skull Port are also huge hidden dangers.

One night just over half a year ago, a large group of monsters suddenly rushed up from below for unknown reasons and attacked hundreds of houses in an instant. It is said that two to three hundred people were killed in their sleep. I was one of the people who experienced it. "

Speaking of this, Imogen's eyes became obviously full of fear, and she quickly raised the cup and drank all the remaining wine, and even her breathing became rapid.

And Zuo Si noticed that his hands were shaking slightly involuntarily, which was obviously a strong stress reaction.

Fortunately, after a while, the man calmed down and pointed to the scar on his cheek near his neck and continued: "Can you believe it? At that time, I was lying in the lounge of the Crawling Spider Tavern in Waterdeep City, holding a man in my arms. A cute little girl dressed as a drow wearing sexy black tights is sleeping.

But who knew, when I opened my eyes, I found that the little cutie in my arms had turned into a real dark elf!

That insidious bitch was holding a dagger against my neck, and the tip had even penetrated.

If I hadn't reacted quickly enough and kicked her away, she would probably have been lying in the coffin like the other unlucky ones who died, turning into a rotting, smelly, maggot-covered corpse in the cemetery.

Every time I think about this brush with death, I can't help but shiver. "

"So...you don't like the cute dark elf now?" Zuo Si joked with a half-smile.

"Hahahaha! That's right! After this incident, I found that I was originally attracted to the dark elf-style waitress in the Crawling Spider Tavern, but it was just for curiosity and sensory stimulation. Believe me, if you know those dark-skinned drow , there will never be even the slightest thought in that regard.”

Imogen laughed at herself, not at all angry at being teased.

Just the opposite!

Every time he thought about it, he felt how stupid he had been.

"Bartender, give this friend of mine another drink."

Zuo Si casually threw a shining golden "dragon" into the bar.

The skinny bartender caught it with one hand very skillfully. He probably felt the weight and color, and immediately showed a satisfied expression. He picked up a bottle of above-average white wine in the store and immediately filled Imogen's empty glass.

Due to its close proximity to Waterdeep City, the currency used here at Dagger Beach is basically the currency officially minted by Waterdeep City.

Among them, copper coins are called "jianzi", silver coins are called "fragments", silver and gold coins are called "sambar", gold coins are called "dragon", and platinum coins are called "sun".

In addition, Waterdeep also minted two special currencies.

One of them is the square brass coin "Thor" with a round hole in the middle, also known as "Torr". According to the official value, it is worth two gold coins "Dragon".

However, once it leaves Waterdeep's sphere of influence, this kind of credit currency, which is valued by the power of the government, is immediately worthless.

In comparison, another palm-sized crescent-shaped platinum coin, the Bay Moon, fares slightly better.

It may be because it is a platinum coin itself, but the middle and both sides are also inlaid with a high proportion of gold and silver.

Therefore, the value set by the Waterdeep City government is fifty gold coins, but it can also be worth two gold coins in other places.

Because he helped solve the attack of the Lizardman tribe before, the Dagger Ford Council gave him three hundred Waterdeep gold coins, so Zuo Si spent money quite generously.

He even invited everyone in the tavern to drink several glasses of strong stout for four copper coins each, and he has become the most popular person here.

You must know that for those militiamen and farmers with low salaries, they are only willing to drink this kind of "good wine" with a very high alcohol content during holidays.

On weekdays, I usually drink a cup of bitter beer for a copper coin.

How about the taste...

Just smelling it made Zuo Si feel a little nauseous.

Picking up the cup and taking a sip of the "expensive" white wine worth one silver coin a cup, Imogen tried in an uncertain tone: "Thos, if you don't mind, can you tell me why you want to go to Waterdeep City?" Is it? Going to the academy there to learn knowledge, magic and combat skills? Or going to visit relatives, or start a family business? "

"No, not at all. I just want to buy a house in Waterdeep City as a place to stay, and by the way, I can see the famous Earthline Maze City with my own eyes." Zuo Si smiled and said the purpose of his trip.

First buy a house and then set up a coordinate transfer point in the basement of the house.

In this way, he can travel between Waterdeep and Askatra easily.

In fact, according to the original plan, there would be such a place in Baldur's Gate.

Unfortunately, it was ultimately destroyed by the stupid and arrogant actions of the Dukes of Baldur's Gate.

But that's okay.

He believes it won't be long before these guys pay the price for their actions.

"Going to Leyline City? Oh my god! Are you...are you crazy?"

Imogen opened her mouth in an expression of disbelief and shock.

Because even he didn't dare to enter what Elminster called "the place where adventurers became famous and the largest hero's tomb in Faerûn."

Although there have been many stories circulating in Waterdeep City about people who entered the Lost City and made a fortune after returning.

But most of them are nameless adventurers who went in and never came back.

Only those with the best luck, the strongest strength, and the smart people who can control their greedy desires will have a chance to come back alive from the huge maze with priceless loot.

Zuo Si shrugged his shoulders indifferently: "Don't worry, I'm not going in to explore in depth, I'm just going around the shallow layer twice to get a feel for it."

Hearing these words, Imogen instantly breathed a sigh of relief, touched the two mustaches on her lower lip and said: "It's only a shallow turn, so the danger is not too great.

I recommend you enter through the entrance of Dunant's Yawning Gate Inn.

Since adventurers often come in and out there, all the monsters and traps in a large area have been cleared.

But remember one thing: never stay in this hotel.

Because every time monsters from the maze on the ground swarm to the surface and cause chaos, the first batch of unlucky ones are always the residents of the Dunan Hotel.

Many people were brutally and mercilessly killed even in their sleep. "

"Thank you for your advice, I will be careful."

Zuo Si raised the cup to signal, then raised his head and drank all the goat milk inside.

Yes, he drank pasteurized milk in the pub, not alcoholic beverages.

Ever since he accidentally saw how the farmers in Dagger Ford processed various grapes and wheat under the command of the winemaker, Zuo Si swore that he would never drink any wine produced in Faerûn.

Because he had confirmed with his own eyes that those responsible for trampling the grapes were not "beautiful girls" at all.

Not even female at all!

They are a group of men who have not even washed their feet and reek of sweat all over their bodies.

After all, grape stepping is a laborious job, and women will be exhausted after a short time.

And there will be a lot of messy things mixed in during the pedaling process.

For example, various insect corpses, foot skin, sweat hair, dandruff, cow dung, bird droppings...

Because the brewing process is primitive and there is no concept of hygiene, the taste of wine from different places will be very different.

In addition to the influence of climate, land, water quality and grape varieties, these "additives" are also one of the very important reasons.

After getting the information he wanted, Zuo Si sat at the bar in the lobby on the first floor of the hotel and chatted with Imogen for a while, then casually found an excuse and turned back to the guest room upstairs.

As soon as he walked in the door, he saw a stable light ball on Isadora's hand.

Zero Ring Trick [Light Technique]!

no doubt!

This means that the girl has passed that hurdle and officially became a real mage apprentice through study.

"Soth! Look! I succeeded!" Isadora raised the ball of light in her hand and shouted excitedly.

"Well done! Just in time, I have a book here that is perfect for you right now."

With that said, Zuo Si took out "From Apprentice to Mage, Tricks You Should Master" from his satchel and handed it over.

Arguably no other book on The Apprenticeship comes close to this one.

Because by learning a large number of zero-level spells, apprentices can have a more intuitive and keen understanding of the eight major factions of magic.

And based on your interest in certain factions and the deviation of your perception of the magic network, you will finally choose the specialized faction that best suits you when you become an official mage.

"Thanks!"

Isadora held the heavy and thick book in her arms, her eyes showing excitement and joy.

Of course, what excited the girl was not the books, or the knowledge and spells recorded in them, but the fact that Zuo Si personally gave her the "gift" itself.

"You're welcome. I'm looking forward to the day when you can become a master of both psychic and arcane arts." Zuo Si smiled and encouraged the girl by stroking her hair hanging down from her ears.

Isadora solemnly promised: "I swear, it won't be long before I can provide some help in the battle like Davian and Huntington."

When the dragonborn knight heard this, he immediately couldn't help but smiled and responded: "No, Miss Isadora. With your current ability, you can also play a significant role in many battles. It's just that the master doesn't I hope you are in danger, so you are not allowed to face those enemies that are too powerful."

"That's right! With Miss Isadora's mind interference and control, my arrows can often shoot more accurately." Archer Huntington also added.

Because the summoned creatures of the [Soldier] category often have the strongest obedience and are loyal to the planeswalkers.

Therefore, both of them were full of affection for this girl who was willing to devote everything to Zuo Si without reservation.

"Thank you for your affirmation! I will work harder in the future!" Isadora blushed at the praise.

Through her innate psychic ability, she could clearly feel that Davian and Huntington were not being polite, but recognized her from the bottom of their hearts.

This made the girl who had been living in the darkness and malice of adults since childhood feel some warmth for the first time.

With such joy and satisfaction, Isadora quickly got into bed, closed her eyes and fell asleep.

It was easy to tell from the slightly raised corners of her mouth that she was having a sweet dream, not the horrific nightmare like before.

Compared with the slightly sleepy girl, Zuo Si, who has an adult soul, has always slept very regularly, that is, eight hours a day, no more, no less.

Especially after gaining divine power and becoming a chosen one, you won't feel the slightest fatigue even if you don't sleep for a long time.

Therefore, sleep has long been a necessary "ritual" simply to restore spell slots, not to satisfy physiological needs.

What’s more, due to the recent rapid increase in arcane spellcasting levels, there are a large number of fourth- and fifth-ring magics that require time to learn, and metamagic skills—spell potentiation and spell maximization—also require repeated practice.

This made Zuo Si inevitably feel that no matter how much time he had, it would never be enough.

Likewise, he became increasingly able to understand those mages who transformed themselves into lichs.

Compared with the long-term magic learning and research that can take weeks, months or even years, the human life span of just a few decades is too short, and the body is too fragile.

Even if you can avoid the explosion, random teleportation, soul stripping and other terrible disasters caused by the failed experiment, you will die suddenly due to fatigue if you are not careful.

In contrast, the lich, an undead creature, has no such troubles at all.

And compared with profound knowledge and magical power, human beings' low-level desires are really nothing.

No wonder the Talisman of Entanglement can make so many talented mages voluntarily transform themselves into lichs and join the organization as one of them with just a "Book of the Dead".

If he hadn't ignited a spark to become a planeswalker, or if he hadn't gained divine power and become a chosen one, Zuo Si wasn't sure whether he would have followed the same path in the end.

But now that he has a better choice, he naturally looks down on the lich, an undead form with huge flaws.

Using the time before going to bed, Zuo Si learned another five-ring magic [Bigby's Protective Palm], and used the mana harvested from killing lizardmen during the day to make this magic into a LV3 level card.

Its effect is to create an invisible hand about three meters long and wide, which always floats beside the caster, blocking attacks from enemies.

Because it is pure force field protection, it is very similar to [Force Wall Technique].

Not only can it withstand almost all forms of physical attacks, it can also block magic missiles, the impact of the Ram Ring, and the touch of various incorporeal creatures.

But the difference from [Force Wall Technique] is that this palm can move freely within a range of dozens of meters according to the needs of the caster.

This also means that Zuo Si can completely thrust the [Bigby Protective Palm] into the enemy's face as a means of surprise attack, and then cooperate with the [Force Wall Technique] to attack from the front and back to force the opponent to stay in place and unable to move.

In addition, the five-ring magic [Weapon of Destruction] is also very practical.

It can allow melee weapons to gain amazing positive energy in a short period of time, instantly destroying undead creatures that are not strong enough.

Similarly, the five-ring magic [Resurrection of the Dead] also gave Zuo Si the first spell that could truly "resurrection from the dead".

However, it is limited to those who died not long ago (each spellcasting level is extended by one day), and the body is well preserved and has not been desecrated by any evil magic or negative energy.

Moreover, the process of being resurrected must obtain the consent of the target soul, otherwise the spell will fail.

If the soul is destroyed or imprisoned, there is no way to resurrect it.

In addition, this divine spell cannot resurrect undead creatures, constructed creatures, elemental creatures, alien creatures, and people who have died.

The most important thing is that each casting must consume a flawless diamond worth more than five thousand gold coins as casting materials.

Its high cost alone determines that 99% of ordinary people will never enjoy it.

But no matter what, Zuo Si was still quite interested in this resurrection magic that could bring the dead back up.

He even specially selected six or seven diamonds from his gem bag that could be used as materials for the [Resurrection of the Dead] spell, intending to try it himself if he had the opportunity.

When the time came to about ten o'clock in the evening, he reluctantly closed the spell book and lay on the bed to rest.

Early the next morning, Zuo Si and his men said hello to Pyle Kuangxiao, the "Duke of Dagger Beach" who was patrolling with his men, and then took a ferry to the north bank of the Delimbier River.

As for the carriage, which was inconvenient to get to the ship, it was carried directly by a ten-meter-high giant stone element.

Anyway, for this big guy weighing dozens or even hundreds of tons, the river water of only five or six meters deep only just covers the waist, so it won't cause much trouble at all.

After reaching the other side, Davian immediately harnessed his horse and galloped north along the road.

Since the area north of Dagger Ford is already within Waterdeep's sphere of influence, there are almost no bandits or monsters to be seen along the way.

Just when passing through the Adip Forest, I accidentally encountered a magical creature with the head of an owl and the body of a bear - an owlbear.

It is said that this creature was originally created by a crazy mage who used powerful transformation magic to cross-species crossbreeds between owls and bears.

Due to their ferocious, aggressive and violent temperaments, encountering them in the wild often means dire consequences.

But in Zuo Si's eyes, this is just another "cute" little pet.

He directly asked Isadora to control the owlbear with psychic power, and then made it into his favorite summoned creature card.

Faerun's "Pokémon Master" collection illustrated book +1.

Counting this, as well as the four-ring and five-ring magic cards produced recently, the number of cards Zuo Si holds has reached an astonishing one hundred and twenty.

While he was still some way away from Waterdeep City, he directly summoned "Legacy" and checked his task bar.

[The total number of cards held reaches 120 (rewarded with a chance to draw a card, completed)]

[Create five treasure cards (reward two card drawing opportunities, completed)]

[Collect at least five or more advanced professions and corresponding knowledge related to mages in the current world (reward two card drawing opportunities, completed)]

Counting the previous one when the number of cards he held reached 100, he now has six more opportunities to draw cards.

With some expectation and anxiety, Zuo Si started the card draw wheel again.

In the blink of an eye, six new cards appeared in his palm.

[Magic Card: Galloping Earth], a LV5 red card, can cause magma to erupt at the location specified by the planeswalker, causing a wide range of indiscriminate fire attacks on all surrounding creatures.

You need to pay ten red mana points or general mana points when using it.

If you pay an additional six red mana points when using it, then all creatures summoned by red cards in the area will have an additional three points of strength, agility and constitution.

[Magic Card: Meteorite Falling from the Sky], a LV6 red card, can summon a flaming red meteorite with a radius of fifty meters to fall from the sky and hit the designated location, causing impact damage and fire damage at the same time.

To use this card, you need to pay fifteen red magic points, or fifteen general magic points.

[Creature Card: Giant Lava Element], a LV5 red card, summons a giant elemental creature that is more than ten meters tall and is made of hot and flowing magma to serve the planeswalker.

You need to pay ten red mana points or general mana points when using it.

[Magic Card: Earth and Stone Arms], a LV4 green card, can cover any designated target with hard stones and vines, temporarily turning it into a half-element, half-construct form. It can not only increase its size, but also Also gains powerful physical and magical resistance.

You need to pay seven green mana points when using it, or seven general mana points.

[Creature Card: Plate Crusher], a LV7 green card, summons a Zendikar Plate Crusher, which is almost the same size as the original size of Oranli's hydra, to serve the planeswalkers.

This is a giant creature with a lizard-like appearance but six legs. Its body is covered with hard scales and barbs. Even the enchanted siege crossbow cannot cause even a little bit of damage to it.

Under the same volume, the plate-armored crusher weighs twice as much as the Olanli hydra.

Using its own weight, it can jump to create small earthquakes while trampling all enemies in its path.

Nothing can stop a plate-armored crushing beast running at full speed. Even the city gates and walls will collapse the moment they are hit.

Moreover, the plate armor crusher is completely immune to all charms, mental interference and mind control.

When using it, you need to pay 25 green mana points, or 25 general mana points.

[Magic Card: Growth and Growth], a LV3 green card, can give the target creature the growth of two size units and age groups, and at the same time gain the corresponding basic attributes, vitality and natural weapon enhancement until the creature dies or the summon is cancelled.

To use this card, you need to pay five points of green energy, or five points of universal energy.

"Good guy, half are red and half are green. Almost all the cards are from Zendikar. It seems that the owner of the legacy has indeed been to that dangerous world, and he should have stayed for a long time." Zuo Si stared at the six cards in his hand. Zhang Xinka muttered to himself.

Especially the plate-armored crushing beast, it is definitely not inferior to the Olanli multi-headed dragon.

Although the growth potential in the later stage may not be as good as that of Orlanli's multi-headed dragon, which can expand infinitely with the increase of land cards, it has definitely reached the level of "behemoth".

In addition, the three cards [Meteorite], [Running Earth] and [Giant Lava Element] can be used at the same time to form a set of combos, which are absolutely powerful enough to cause devastating damage to a large area of ​​enemies in an instant.

As for [Strength and Growth], it can be used in conjunction with the Olanli Multi-Headed Dragon to double its power.

However, compared to these magic cards and biological cards, Zuo Si hopes to draw a few "land cards".

Because the world of Zendikar is a typical "super-demon" world.

Its energy and mana are abundant, and may be many times more powerful than the planet Toril where Faerûn is located.

At least the floating city of Netheril's magical civilization needs the help of legendary alchemical creations like the "Core of Mythra".

But in the world of Zendikar, mountains floating in the sky, sea water falling from the sky, ancient trees and elemental creatures activated by powerful mana can be seen almost everywhere.

The overflow of magic energy allows high-level legendary land cards above LV7 to be produced anywhere.

Just when Zuo Si was rubbing his chin and wondering how much mana the land cards from Zendikar could provide him, the three tasks at the top of the task bar had been updated.

[The total number of cards held reaches one hundred and forty (rewarding a chance to draw a card, the current number of cards held: 126)]

【Explore and enter a new world (rewards two card drawing opportunities)】

[Create a unique spell of your own and make it into a card, the level must not be lower than LV5 (reward three card drawing opportunities)]

no doubt!

As its power continues to increase, "Legacy" has begun to remind Zuo Si through tasks, not to always stick to learning other people's knowledge and magic systems, it is also time to create some spells of your own.

But the problem is that the level of LV5 is really a bit high.

Judging from the fact that five-ring magic can only reach LV3 or LV4, it is probably necessary to create at least one seven-ring magic to barely meet the requirements.

He doesn't know the seven-ring magic yet, so how could he possibly create it.

As for the elect's abilities, they are all given directly by Talona, ​​the goddess of poison and plague, through divine power.

Zuo Si is just a simple user and cannot understand it at all, let alone make cards.

"Master, Waterdeep has arrived."

Davian, who was driving the carriage, suddenly turned around and gave a reminder.

moment!

Through the window, the three people in the carriage saw the spectacular scene of people queuing up for inspection.

The long queue stretched from the city gate on the opposite side of the bridge to the other side of the bridge on the other side of the river, almost several kilometers.

Most of them were trucks filled with food and various merchandise.

In addition, there are also endless convoys, business trips and adventurers coming out of Waterdeep City.

Looking through the solid stone bridge built with magic to the seaport, you can vaguely see many merchant ships docked at the river bank, and then use small boats to transport the goods to the shore bit by bit, and then hire caravans to transport them overland. Inside the city.

Everything was exactly as Imogen described it.

Zuo Si quickly put away the "heritage", opened the car window and looked outside, watching this rather spectacular sight with interest.

You must know that in Ascatla, the capital of Amn, due to extremely developed sea and river transportation, merchants will, without exception, switch to ships with cheaper transportation costs after arriving in Cremur.

Therefore, although the Chengmen area is also very lively, there are definitely no such long queues.

Several guys who looked like businessmen tried to bribe the guards to let them jump in line, but they were caught by the captain wearing the Holy Emblem of Justice. Now they had to pay the fine dejectedly and have to pay back the fine. Get in line again at the end of the line.

Unlike Amn, where money talks, Waterdeep still has laws and justice, at least on the surface.

So paying bribes openly here is basically no different from seeking death.

To be honest, Zuo Si really admired how these people, who were obviously dressed as Amn merchants, dared to break the rules and order in front of a believer in Tyr, the god of justice.

Thanks to such a small bribe, you only need to pay a small fine under the laws of Waterdeep City.

Otherwise, everyone will have to go to jail for two days.

"Is this the famous Waterdeep City?" Isadora's eyes flashed with strong curiosity.

Zuo Si smiled and nodded: "Yes, this is Waterdeep City. How about it? Which one do you think is better compared to Askatra?"

The girl held her chin in thought for a few minutes, and quickly replied: "I think Askatra should be better. Because everything here looks messy, as if all kinds of people from the south to the north have gathered together. The resulting hodgepodge.”

Hearing this comment, Zuo Si couldn't help laughing immediately: "Hahahaha! Very accurate description.

To a certain extent, Waterdeep City was originally a hodgepodge. There were no so-called Waterdeep people at all. All the settlers migrated from other places.

Although the secret lord system has been established in recent hundreds of years, the real power is still in the hands of the guilds and nobles.

Chaos, contradiction and conflict are the eternal themes of this city.

But equally, it is this open and inclusive political attitude that attracts a large number of talents to Waterdeep City.

Especially a large number of high-level spellcasters and the voters of the two magic goddesses.

Thanks to them, Waterdeep City has the prosperity and stability it has today. "

"You mean... the magic power in Waterdeep City is very powerful?"

Isadora was obviously very smart and understood the subtext immediately.

"That's right. Waterdeep has one of the most powerful organizations of arcane spellcasters in the world.

Amn's masked mage has no comparison with them.

That's why I want to buy a house here and establish a stable teleportation point.

At that time, if you need some rare and precious spell-casting materials, or want to copy and purchase high-level magic scrolls, you can instantly cross the spatial distance and save a lot of time. "

After saying that, Zuo Si stood up and got out of the carriage, canceling the summons of the giant stone element.

He had been sitting in the car for too long and wanted to get down for a walk to stretch his muscles and breathe some fresh air.

Isadora and Huntington soon followed.

The three of them just followed the carriage, and it took them more than an hour to finally arrive at the city gate entrance for inspection.

Since there was only one carriage and it carried nothing, the guards probably glanced at it twice before waving their hands to let them enter the city.

As soon as I passed through the city gate, I saw at a glance that both sides of the road were densely packed with warehouses, cargo stations, carriages and busy people.

This is where more than 70% of the goods in Waterdeep City are transported and transferred.

Therefore, there was constant noise and noise along the way, which gave Zuo Si, who liked quietness, a headache.

Just when he was planning to go to Binhai District or Chengbei District and find a hotel with a better environment to stay first, a young man wearing a mage's robe and looking to be only fifteen or sixteen years old suddenly blocked the way.

"Good afternoon. Are you Mr. Soth, the chosen one of the goddess of poison and disease?" the young man asked cautiously.

"I am."

Zuo Si answered directly in the affirmative, and at the same time secretly wondered why he was recognized so quickly when he had just arrived in Waterdeep City.

"Great! My mentor, Mr. Kelben, hopes to invite you to his mage tower."

The young man expressed his intention without any delay.

"Kelben Blackstaff?"

Zuo Si was slightly stunned at first, but soon realized that this was probably related to the card he gave to Elminster last time.

After hesitating for a moment, he immediately responded: "No problem, please lead the way. I also want to meet your mentor."

"Please follow me. Blackstaff Tower is a little far from here."

The young man made a polite gesture of invitation, and then walked at the front to lead the way.

You must know that the streets of Waterdeep City are not as carefully and detailedly planned as Ascaltra. All kinds of messy alleys and alleys are like spider webs spread across every corner of the city.

Even locals may be killed because they accidentally wander into some dangerous places, not to mention outsiders who come here for the first time.

However, with his photographic memory, Zuo Si still clearly remembered every place he visited along the way.

When we arrived at the famous "Black Stick Tower", we had already crossed almost two-thirds of the city.

Since Kelben arrived in Waterdeep relatively early (1150 DR), his mage tower is in a pretty good location. It is not in the noisy urban area, but in the middle of the relatively quiet coastal area and the castle area.

Without saying a word, the young man stepped forward and opened the entrance door and walked straight into the lobby on the first floor.

Immediately afterwards, he pointed to the stairs leading to the second floor and said: "Your Excellency Soth, you and your followers and companions may have to rest here for a while. Because my mentor only wants to see you."

"Wait for me here for a while."

Zuo Si gave Davian a wink.

The latter understood it and immediately pulled the somewhat reluctant Isadora to sit on the sofa and began to taste the tea and snacks placed on the table.

Zuo Si and the boy walked up the stairs together. Finally reaching the room near the top of the tower.

As soon as he crossed the threshold, Zuo Si immediately felt that this room was filled with powerful and amazing magical protection. It was estimated that magic below the third ring would not be effective at all.

Standing near the window of the room was a man with gray hair and a beard.

He looked to be between fifty and sixty years old, but he did not give people a very aged look like Elminster. Even the loose robes could not hide his strong muscles and body.

In fact, none of the chosen people of the Magic Goddess is in poor physical condition.

Even the old Elminster will reveal his strong muscles when he takes off his clothes.

The two looked at each other for a few seconds, and the boy next to them finally said: "Teacher, I brought you to meet the guests."

"Well done. We don't need you here for the time being. Go and do your work."

Kelben waved to his apprentice.

As the sound of boots on the stairs faded away, the room fell silent again.

Neither Zuo Si nor Kelben had the intention to speak.

Just the opposite!

They were all looking at each other's energy fluctuations and the magic items they were wearing.

For mages, this is the first step to get to know each other, and it is also the most important step.

Because other things may be covered up through lies, but magic will never lie...