Chapter 226: Reunion (3rd Update)
After leaving the forest, Apodel and his party first went to Belgoust to receive a large bounty for hunting pterodactyls. The elven hunter Colon offered to leave the group after receiving his share of the money, and the crowd said a few words of blessing before continuing in the direction of Baldur's Gate.
Jasila had a strained face all the way. Judging from the letters sent by Henry, the situation is very tense. In particular, friction on the southern border is becoming more intense, and there is no telling if a larger conflict will erupt at any time. She is now desperate to investigate the Iron Throne's headquarters, and only by finding more evidence as soon as possible can she stop their plot from succeeding.
In the inn of the Friendly Arm Inn, Apodell was treated like a hero for the first time. Under Robert's deliberate publicity, it is now known throughout the Sword Bay area that there is a team of adventurers who not only solved the iron ore crisis, but also eliminated the rampant bandits. Countless people gathered around them and cheered loudly, and the dwarf boss even announced that the heroes were exempted from lodging and drinking.
Watch Apodel, Minsk and Aemon partying to their heart's content. Jasila's serious face also showed a smile. Not accustomed to how, those they at least solve the problem on the surface. Apodell is also moving in the direction of goodness, just as Glian hoped. Although it was still dark ahead, I believe he will make it through.
After reading the information sent by Robert, Henry burned the entire parchment directly to ashes. The Dark Elf Assassins had already eliminated a quarter of the people on the list, and the families that had been drawn separately had begun to make tentative contacts. One of them, the down-and-out baron named Linster, agreed the most simply. He sent his only daughter as a gift, and wrote to him that he hoped that the honorable earl would give him a healthy child as his heir.
It was the first time that Henry had seen such a superb nobleman in this world. It has to be said that the baron's methods are quite ingenious. Not only did he express his loyalty. And also try to tie the two families closely. He glanced at the aristocratic girl standing in front of him. found that she was not only very beautiful, but also had a quiet bookish atmosphere.
Asking the butler to arrange a room for the girl named Doris, Henry continued his research on the energy of space. He knew very well that in this worldly realm, the only truth was the powerful force. Women, wealth, and power are nothing more than the embellishments of life, and if you overindulge in these things upside down, then strength will soon begin to stagnate.
After a sleepless study, Henry quickly summed up a few experiences. He sorted them out and began experimenting with building new spell models. Since the mansion is not a mage tower. Therefore, they did not dare to conduct practical experiments at all. I can only keep calculating on paper, adjusting and correcting errors little by little.
Just as the design of the new spell was completed, a thief sent the news that Apodell and the others had entered the city. Henry stopped all his work and prepared to join them. The experience rewards for the next few big missions are very rich, and he will definitely not miss them.
Using a spell to change his appearance slightly, Henry dodged the eyes of other powerful forces and quietly left the Earl's Palace. Shantil had now become what he was, sitting in her study to hide her eyes. After a period of training, the sorceress is now able to control her emotions, and it seems that the camp is tilting towards the neutral of evil.
Under the cover of night. Henry quickly crossed the street with Spellcaster One, and soon came to an inn called "Knives and Stars". As soon as you enter the door. He choked on the foul air and sneezed several times. In this cramped space, two dozen guys dressed as adventurers are gathering and chatting.
Henry saw Ammon all pink at a glance. From time to time, her dexterous hands touched other people's money bags and took a few gold coins from them. Jasila apparently noticed the girl's movements as well, and pulled her back to the table by twisting her ears. Apodell smiled and drank a glass of wine, and Dinah Hei smiled.
Looking at the way they looked, there shouldn't be any trouble yet, and Henry breathed a sigh of relief. Now there is a dark tide underneath the city. Lena. The reformists led by Archduchess Jenas and the conservatives led by Archduke Iltan completely tore their faces. Deliberately provoked by Shaloferk, they began to rally their respective supporters, and a civil war was about to break out.
It is believed that people on both sides will soon notice this adventurous squad that has solved the crisis in the South. It is inevitable that Apodell and the others will be involved in this battle, and no one will let go of such a group of adventurers who have both strength and no background. In the eyes of those in power, they are a quick knife and at the same time a factor of instability. It would be great if you could use it to fight your own enemies.
Coming to the table, Henry generously found a chair and sat down. He put a finger to his lips, then lifted the transfiguration spell and returned to its original form. Everyone was taken aback at first, and then smiles were put on their faces. Apodell directly returned the dimensional bag.
Jasila couldn't wait to lean over and whispered, "What's the situation in the city lately?" Is there anything new in the Iron Throne? ”
Henry sighed slightly, then shook his head with a wry smile. "It sucks. Some time ago, I personally killed all the transformers of the Seven Suns Alliance, but later I found out that these shapeshifters had infiltrated the major chambers of commerce, including the Merchant Alliance. Now that the political situation in the entire region is very unstable, the people of the Iron Throne have begun to purge influential nobles and merchants from all over the country. ”
"Damn! What are the Dukes and Flame Fist mercenaries still not doing? Isn't that enough of the evidence we've gathered? Apodell slapped the table in exasperation.
"The form is much more complex than you might think. Lena of the Four Dukes. Archduchess Jenas has been bewitched by the people of the Iron Throne and is fighting against the Grand Duke of Iltan. Others simply do not dare to talk about rash action, because it could easily lead to a civil war. Henry did not hesitate to put all the blame on the Iron Throne and the Duchess.
Apodell whispered a few curses, and then continued to ask, "What should we do now?" Is it just to watch their plot succeed? ”
"Of course not! We can go and secretly investigate the Iron Throne. When the time comes, just give the evidence to the Duke of Iltan, and I believe that he will be happy to deal with his enemies. Henry quietly guided everyone back to the original plot.
Jasila thought for a moment, then nodded. "That's a good point. In that case, we'll go to the Flame Fist headquarters tomorrow to find out the situation. When he entered the city, a chief named Scar said that he could go to him if he had any problems. ”
Henry was slightly taken aback to hear that Skar had returned to Flame Fist. You must know that when Lu Dao convened the council that day, this unlucky guy was swept to the end. It seems that the Duke of Iltan has begun to sit still a little, otherwise he would not have spent so much effort to send him back.
Thinking of this, Henry once again used a spell to change his appearance, and said to the others present, "I'm a little too conspicuous in this city, and it's a little bad for the action. From now on, you will call me Allen. ”
Jasila glanced at Henry, who had turned into a middle-aged man, and asked, "Alan?" The name sounds good. But are you sure you'll be able to get out of everyone's eyes this way? ”
"Rest assured, there are already people who have become like me and come out every day. Also, Alan is my son's name, and of course I can't be wrong. Henry explained with a smile.
Ammon's eyes widened in surprise. "Oh my God! You have a child at such a young age! ”
In order to satisfy the girl's exuberant curiosity, Henry introduced his family members to a rough introduction. In return, Aemon whispered that he was already able to use a first-level spell. Henry was taken aback by the news. It is important to know that she has been exposed to magic for less than two months, and she has been teaching herself. This terrifying talent can't be described with speed, it's simply a demon.
The two found a clearing before going to bed. The girl quickly fires a magic missile by chanting spells and casting gestures. Her spellcasting moves and spell chanting are not very standard, but this does not affect the power of the spell. The ball of light hit a wall, making a small hole.
Henry touched the scar on the wall and let out a wry smile. Aemon's divinity has not yet awakened, and he already has such a strong learning ability. He was already thinking about whether he should get himself a little bit as well, at least to speed things up a little while he was researching new magic. After complimenting the smug girl, Henry gave her a few scrolls of first-class magic, and the two of them went back to their rooms to sleep.
The next morning, the group got up and had some breakfast and left the hotel. According to the plan, they first went to investigate the Iron Throne, and then went to the Flame Fist headquarters to see what Scar's was going to say. Walking through the streets of the port area, the group soon arrived at the Iron Throne headquarters in the northwest corner of the area.
It is a very tall tower-shaped building. The exterior walls are all made of solid granite stones, and the doorway is flanked by signs belonging to the Iron Throne. In the city, there are generally two- to three-story houses, and this place can be regarded as standing out from the crowd. Not even the headquarters of any other large chamber of commerce can surpass it.
Apodel looked up at the top spire, then turned to his teammates behind him and said, "This is the enemy's evil lair." From now on, we must fight 120,000 spirits, and there may be countless monsters or mercenaries waiting for us. ”
"Oh my God! Is the sun rising in the west today? Apodell actually learned to think! It's incredible! Ammon laughed loudly at his friend.
Apodell gritted his teeth and looked at the girl, waved his fist menacingly, and then took the lead in pushing open the door and entering. (To be continued......)