When Jianxiu came to the Western Fantasy Continent

These words caused the subterranean dwarves to stir again, and one of them even pressed Beren's shoulder, trying to stop the captain's rash move.But Beren ignored the companions around him, just stared at the dark elves and human mages in front of him, and said seriously, "I have something to say up front, I can lead you to sneak into the mine pit where the abnormality occurred, but this is purely My personal actions, Giant Rock City will not participate in this evil struggle, and you can't expect any help."

"Fair." Sarn nodded. The combat power of the subterranean gnomes is not outstanding, especially when the enemies involve dark elves and illithids.Instead of bringing distracting assistants, it's better to travel light.

"At the same time, I want you to promise that you will leave as soon as you get the artifact." As he spoke, he glanced at Sarn, "The priest just said that you are a defected drow, I am not interested in knowing your origins, but your destination It shouldn’t be in this underground world, and neither should that artifact.”

Listening to Saen's voice transmission, Hong Ming also nodded solemnly, "We aim to obtain the magic weapon, and we will not delay here."

"Very good." The prospecting team leader finally nodded in satisfaction, turned around and quickly said to his companions in the dwarf language of the subterranean, "Langda, take the wounded back to Giant Rock City as soon as possible, report what happened to the city lord, and take precautions. If they really got that artifact, it might cause a lot of trouble, and I don't want our city to be involved in it."

Lang Da frowned, with confusion and anger on his face, "But that's where you want to take them, why do you do that? The place they said is in the lower level, very far away from our city, we don't need... ..."

"The stone is above." Beren let out a low curse, "Have you forgotten the proverb? 'Don't dig mines under your own house.' We can choose to escape, but not now, don't forget those My compatriots who have become slaves. Quickly take the others away and strengthen the security in the city, and I will come back as soon as possible." After speaking, he ignored his companions and walked straight to the dark elves.

"We can set off." In exchange for the safety of the whole team, it seems that the slave hunting incident can also be resolved. Beren's tone has softened a lot, and he is no longer so hostile.

Sarn frowned slightly, "Where are we going?" He thought that the gnome would take them to a teleportation circle or use some other magical means, but he still seemed to want to travel long distances.

"Travel according to the method of subterranean gnomes." Belen carried the pickaxe shovel on his shoulder and walked forward briskly. "Go find a shaft."

In the complex and changeable environment of the dark region, there is a very peculiar terrain. Occasionally, a circular hole with a diameter of several meters to tens of meters will appear on a piece of flat ground, vertically penetrating into the depths of the ground, just like those on the surface. Like a deep well.However, deep pits called shafts in the dark regions are often several miles deep, and are created by natural forces such as underground waterfalls or volcanic eruptions. Because the density of the rocks is astonishing, and the diameter is too narrow, shafts generally produce The extremely strong convective air blows strong winds and poisonous gas all the year round, and it is a dangerous and terrifying existence for most underground creatures.But these creatures do not include deep gnomes.

I don't know when it started, the subterranean gnomes have explored a whole set of effective methods, which can transform and use these shafts, and use them to shuttle through various underground rock formations.The gale is moderated by the staggered branches, and a large number of iron cables and lifting devices are fixed at the entrance of the cave, and they can easily climb to the boundary where the subterranean gnomes want to go.Due to the small area of ​​the shaft, it is very easy to hide, so it has become the most mysterious passage for the subterranean gnomes. Except for myself, few people can detect the existence of this shaft.

"Twenty miles away, there is a shaft leading to the lower area. It is one of the shortcuts for our people to go to the lower space. After coming out of there, it is only two or three days away from the inner sea. But after the strange incident in the mine pit, the shaft was blocked. It's closed, and if you want to remove the cover above, you must use the giant earth element..." Beren touched the necklace hanging around his neck. At the most critical moment just now, he wanted to throw the giant earth element , take away at least one drow mage...

Sarn didn't answer right away, but instead sent a voice transmission to Hong Ming, "Can you use earth spells? Like moving boulders, clearing barriers, etc."

"Of course." Although he didn't know why, Hong Ming replied honestly, "My earth method is slightly inferior to the fire method and thunder method, but I am still proficient in the usual earth escape and wall protection."

"That's good." Sarn turned to Belen and replied, "If it's just moving the cover, my master can do it too. Your giant earth elemental monster should be used in a more useful place..."

Following a burst of whispers, they walked out of the cave and headed towards the shaft.This is the territory of the subterranean gnomes. No one is more familiar with the road than Beren. In the darkness and silence, they took about a day to reach their destination.

When standing next to the shaft, even Sarn had to admit that the subterranean gnomes were well covered, and there were almost no traces of cover from the outside.

Belen didn't speak this time, but made a sign language bluntly.It was extremely dangerous to speak in the Underdark at any time. He and the dark elves couldn't communicate psychologically. Imitating the sign language of the drows was the quickest way.San nodded at him, and said to Hong Ming, "20 meters in front of us, remove the rock and the surface soil, and there is a shaft below."

The shimmering minerals here are too dark, Hong Ming carefully looked at them for a moment, "It should be fine, but the spell will last for a while..."

"It's okay, let it go!"

Hong Ming nodded slightly, took two steps forward, and silently pinched his hands.He seldom uses earthen methods, but moving a boulder or two is a breeze.With the release of the spell, there was a sudden ripple on the ground at the feet, and the fluctuation became bigger and bigger, and finally formed a wave, which quietly pushed away the boulder pressing down on the entrance of the cave, and the thick soil layer was like soft sand The same one after another scattered and fell directly into the hole.

Beren looked at the scene in front of him in astonishment. He really didn't expect this mage's spellcasting method to be so weird that he didn't even need to chant!However, the responsibility allowed him to retain his self-control, suppressing his curiosity about the mage, Beren walked into the mouth of the well first, and gestured to the two of them.Saen pulled Hong Ming up and stepped into the shaft together.The mouth of the well is only less than 10 meters wide, and there is an iron fence in the middle, enough for 6 or 7 people to stand side by side. When the two stood still, the fence suddenly shook and slid down.

There was no magical fluctuation, not even the sound of iron chains rattling. The elevator slowly fell down like a silent bird.Curiously, Hong Ming stretched out his hand to touch the fence, and he could clearly feel the pattern engraved on it, which was very complicated, like the product of overlapping several magic circles.

"This mechanism is really ingenious..." Hong Ming sighed sincerely from the bottom of his heart.

Sarn raised the corner of his mouth, he had seen the extravagant spectacle in the dark elf city, and he didn't pay attention to these little tricks of the subterranean gnomes. "I heard from Belen that it will take 3 hours to ride this to the ground. Do you want to meditate first?"

Hong Ming looked around carefully, they were completely surrounded by thick rocks, except for the three people in the elevator, there were no living creatures.The wind speed is a little bit high, but the speed is stable, which is very suitable for meditation. "Alright, just wake me up when you arrive."

After finishing speaking, he sat down cross-legged, and slowly closed his eyes and settled down under the gaze of the two.

Although there is no nocturnal vision, the subterranean gnomes are quite sensitive, especially at such a short distance. After the human mage fell into meditation, he immediately felt the power of a wave of magic, and looked at the dark elf in astonishment. Asked in sign language, 【What is this mage doing?Cast a spell? 】【It's meditation. 】 Sarn made a simple gesture.

[But how can meditation produce magical fluctuations...] Beren felt that his brain was a little insufficient, but the dark elves around him were unmoved, and even had a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

【He is mine, and naturally the most unique. 】

Without further explanation, San also closed his eyes.The deep crypt encloses all living things, diving deeper into the ground.

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In the darkness, the two elf girls curled up in a corner. They didn't have any clothing to cover their bodies, their limbs were firmly bound by a few ropes, and even their mouths were stuffed with hard wood to prevent them from using the last resort to protect themselves dignity.The blond hair was wet with tears, sticking to the face in embarrassment, the elf girls opened their eyes wide in horror, but couldn't see a trace of the scene.The darkness here is so pure that even the elves' low-light vision can't penetrate it. Since they were sent underground, they have been staying in this room. The same rancid smell, and those rustling noises coming from the corners.Long captivity drained their energy, leaving them prey to fear.

Suddenly, a voice came from the front, the door was pushed open, and a group of black and red flames floated in from the door, its speed was very slow, as if controlled by some supernatural force, it slowly fell into a In the brazier, flames rose.Under this weird light, the girls finally saw everything in front of them clearly, and completely despaired in their hearts.

This is a temple with a typical dark elf style. Extravagant decorations are dotted in every corner, most of which are carved into the shape of spiders. On the altar made of black marble in the center of the hall, a huge spider-shaped brazier is burning. The rotten smell that was covered up became stronger and stronger, like a pile of rotting corpses crawling out of the endless abyss.

Facing the light of the demon fire, three drow women walked in from outside the hall. The leading one was wearing a black robe trimmed with gorgeous purple dark edges, and a ferocious spider was entangled in a mithril hair crown on his head. Platinum tassels hung down her neck, making her aging and dry skin even more ugly.The two priests behind her were completely naked, with their silver hair coiled up high, their expressions completely opposite to their clothes, like the most dignified ladies, exuding an evil but seductive charm.

The three of them walked to the side of the altar, and the old drow woman knelt down and began to chant a lengthy prayer, while the two younger priests picked up the spider-shaped dagger and wine glasses on the side of the altar, and walked up to the elf girl.

"Zha! Sa! Kaza! Sal..."

The strange syllables echoed in the hall, and when the singing reached its peak, the priests raised their daggers high, and the eight spider legs formed a sharp blade, which pierced into the elf girl's body, and the blood flowed into the platinum wine glass along the blade middle.But the torture didn't end there. The drows pulled out their daggers, lifted the bodies of the two elf girls with spells, and hung them high on the stove of the altar. The black-red demon fire licked the dripping blood and burned Roasting and plundering that innocent life.Before the chanting ended, the wooden block sealed in the girl's mouth was suddenly taken out, and with a sharp scream, the two of them were completely engulfed by the rising flames.

The stench overflowed from the flames, and the flames seemed to be struggling and twisting. A frantic wave of magic tore through the flames, and a viscous and deformed image emerged in midair.The three drow women all knelt down humbly, and Mistress Nessert, who stood at the top, held up the platinum cup in her hand, offering fresh blood to the servants of the goddess.A wet tentacle took the glass.

[After your sacrifice pleases me, tell me your purpose. 】

The blood, together with the platinum cup, was swallowed by the Melting Wax Demon. It shook its body happily, and a few drops of mud-like objects fell on the altar.

"Respected Lord Waxmelt Demon." Mistress Nessert lowered her head, "We have encountered some troubles, and I implore the Spider Queen to show mercy."

【Say. 】

"100 years ago, we discovered a strange pit near the Inner Sea, where no spells or magical spells could be used. All creatures would lose their sanity if they stepped into the pit, and their lives would be carefree. Plundering of souls. We suspected it was a subterranean lair or some god's little amusement, but our neighbors, the illithids, didn't think so."

She vigilantly glanced at the wax melting demon's expression with the corner of her eyes, and continued after finding that there was nothing unusual. "Those evil illithids discovered the secret of the pit by some means. They hunted down a group of subterranean dwarves, and used psychological manipulation to let them enter the pit and start digging. As the excavation deepened, the strange power It is becoming stronger, and the scope of influence is getting wider, we think..." She secretly swallowed her saliva, "We think that there is likely to be a magic weapon that does not belong to the Underdark, and it surpasses all we know It is not controlled by any laws, and in my shallow knowledge, only the power of the gods should be comparable to it..."

[You found an artifact. 】The wax melting demon's telepathy did not fluctuate.

"should be."

[But it fell into the hands of the spirit sucker. 】

"No, they haven't..."

A violent spiritual blast reverberated in the bodies of the three of them, they throbbed in pain and fell to the ground at the same time.

[What makes you so bold! 】The melted wax demon roared, attacking the hearts of the three priests like a whip, 【Use your stupidity to guess the intention of our lord!If that was really an artifact, would you want to watch it fall into the hands of the enemy? ! ] "No..." With difficulty, Mistress Nessert struggled to crawl forward two steps, and replied more humbly. "They can't get that artifact quickly, there is no way to use spells there, and the excavation is still going on. We have already controlled the gnome trading market, and their speed will be delayed..."

【and then? 】

"Our mind control technique is not like the innate ability of spirit suckers, it cannot be effective in that pit, but yours can... If we make a surprise attack when they succeed in digging, and you will take the artifact... "Cold sweat ran down Mistress Nessert's back, and she swallowed the most important part, begging this terrifying monster to understand.

[I will get the artifact, give it to me first. 】

"All glory belongs to my queen." Mistress Nessert quickly answered with an extremely pious attitude.

[Good idea...] Hoarse laughter echoed in the hall, [Good idea. 】Following these words, the black-red flame exploded violently, a huge crack appeared in the void, and a spider leg with hairs like steel needles stepped out of it, but it was the second...

The three drow priests quickly retreated to the side, watching a huge black mutant spider come out of the demon fire. Its eight long legs were like black spears, and its bright red eyes were like burning flames.This is one of the mutated forms of the wax melting demon, and it is also the most powerful fighting form.Getting rid of the space slit, it stood proudly in the middle of the temple.

Mistress Nessert lowered her head, hiding the ecstasy in her heart.She won the bet.With the assistance of this spider queen servant, they can easily avoid the spiritual detection, mind blasting and other abilities of the illithids, adding a strong combat power. As the liaison person for the two terms, apart from pleasing the goddess, there is nothing more beneficial than pleasing the wax melting demon.And what they lost was an unusable artifact.

A bargain!With this opportunity, her rule will undoubtedly continue until the end of her life. The Nessert family will maintain their chief position and stand at the top of Samarien City. Maybe one day, they can independently open up a new city of their own...

Giving a deep salute to the gigantic spider, Matron Nessert raised her head with a bloodthirsty smile.

"Now, Lord Yarong Yao, please come with me..."

The smell of blood and rancidity was left behind by them, darkness covered everything, and the temple returned to the embrace of silence again.