It was early in the morning, just as the sky was getting light.

A large caravan has already gathered at the northern gate of Kalin Port connecting to the inland.

The number of slaves alone reached more than one hundred and fifty.

In addition, there are some experienced or specially skilled civilians who are hired for hire, as well as a team of mercenaries responsible for security along the way.

As for the camels used to carry goods and supplies, there were an astonishing number of thousands.

At first glance, it was so densely packed that it almost occupied the entire open space outside the city gate.

Fortunately, there were no adventurers, pedestrians or business travelers coming and going at this time, otherwise it would definitely cause serious traffic jams.

As the owner and leader of the caravan, Bernard was standing on the side of the road, looking at the streets inside the city gate.

Seeing this, Captain Bass, who came to see him off, immediately whispered to comfort him, "Don't worry, there is still half an hour before the agreed time. With Lord Soth's personality, he will definitely not be late."

"I know.

But the problem is, I don’t know why I am always filled with uneasiness in my heart.

After all, this journey is too dangerous and no one knows what will happen.

What's more, I still can't figure out why Isadora suddenly wanted to kill all her brothers and sisters, including me.

After all, she was only twelve years old, and even if she successfully inherited the Chamber of Commerce, she would not be able to keep the fruits of her victory.

Those greedy people in Askatra will use all means to swallow it up, leaving nothing behind."

Bernard expressed his inner thoughts with a bitter look on his face.

You know, recently, he could hardly sleep peacefully at night. He was basically either suffering from insomnia or waking up from terrible nightmares.

My hair was falling out in clumps.

He is only in his early thirties, but his hairline has already become quite dangerous.

If this rate continues, I will definitely be bald or shaved in another seven or eight years.

Of course, Bernard doesn't care whether he will become bald in middle age.

What he really cared about was what his youngest sister was thinking, and how to ensure that his father would not find out after getting rid of all his brothers and sisters.

Or maybe…

Isadora wanted to kill her father who had controlled the Chamber of Commerce for more than 30 years? Bernard couldn't help but tremble when he thought of the scene of "a loving father and a filial daughter".

"Calm down! Things haven't gotten to your worst point yet.

Moreover, the law of Amn stipulates that the eldest son has the highest priority in inheritance.

Women are eligible to inherit family property only when there are no direct male members in the family.

So as long as you are still alive and can return safely to Athkatla, you will win the final victory in this battle."

Old Bass patted his employer on the shoulder to encourage him.

Because he is now a grasshopper tied to the other party with a rope, and there is no way to retreat behind him.

Either he makes a comeback and takes back the Chamber of Commerce and becomes a "hero", or he dies on the way back and becomes a cold corpse.

"I hope so! Remember to set sail again in a month and try to reach Athkatla with the caravan. Also, find a way to keep those sailors in Calimport, even if it costs a little more money. I don't want them to spread the news of what happened on the deserted island after they go back."

As he said this, Bernard's face turned very gloomy.

Even though he knew very well that it was wrong to abandon the sailors.

But out of the instinct to protect the reputation of the Chamber of Commerce, family and himself, he is still prepared to do some despicable and disgusting things.

However, as a businessman, Bernard does not intend to use violence, threats, kidnapping or other means.

His plan was to bribe some pretty local women with money, and then seduce the sailors to "voluntarily" stay in Port Calin.

As for what happens after the merchant ship sets off, that is none of his business.

Old Bass nodded with a serious expression: "Don't worry, I will never allow any of them to return to Askatla even if I have to empty my pension."

Just when Bernard was about to say something, he suddenly saw several people riding on camels slowly passing through the city gate.

The leader was none other than Zuo Si himself.

But he was not riding a camel by himself, but sharing one with Alena.

After all, riding a camel and riding a horse are completely different things.

What's more, the camels in Kalin Port are all single-humped, and it is not easy to sit steadily without a certain level of riding skills.

When he saw Bernard standing outside the city gate waiting for a long time, Zuo Si immediately said in a slightly apologetic tone: "I'm sorry, I encountered a little unexpected situation when I set out just now, so I was delayed for a few minutes."

"Unexpected situation?"

The merchant subconsciously glanced at the team behind him and immediately noticed a woman wearing armor and a white sun-shading cloak.

Out of subconscious vigilance, he immediately asked in an uncertain tone: "Who is this lady?"

"Her name is Ai Luolin. She is a holy warrior serving Ilmater, the god of suffering. For some reason, she must follow me and I can't drive her away no matter what I do. But don't worry, I have made three rules with her and will never interfere in anything about the caravan." Zuo Si explained helplessly.

He simply couldn't believe that this young girl who had been blocking the door of the hotel's first-floor lobby for two days actually dared to follow him alone, without the slightest fear.

As for the purpose, Ai Luolin did not hide anything and told it all directly.

As we all know, a paladin cannot lie.

Especially telling lies in the name of God will inevitably lead to depravity.

Although Zuo Si felt a little strange that the Goddess of Suffering Ilmater knew that there were terrible viruses and bacteria in his body.

But considering the god's alignment, portfolio, and teachings, as well as the important information he provided, he decided to take the young paladin with him just in case.

You must know that the gods of Furen are not those "false gods" who say one thing on the surface and do another in secret.

Whatever they do will never deviate from their own ideas, philosophy and values, and they will not be driven and tempted by interests like ordinary people.

This means that the gods in the good camp are truly kind from the bottom of their hearts, and the gods in the evil camp are truly evil.

In addition, Ilmater's image has always been known for honesty, gentleness, calmness, friendliness, and perseverance, and he is a well-known "good old god" in Faerun.

Although its believers and followers may look a little weird, they have never done anything bad.

Therefore, Zuo Si felt that the warning from this god should be taken seriously.

Because he really wanted to figure out what the so-called "powerful evil force that shrouds this land" was and why it targeted him.

As for the fact that the followers of Talona, ​​the goddess of poison and disease, were also looking for him, it was not worth making a fuss about.

God is basically omniscient and omnipotent within the scope of his own ministry.

The moment Zuo Si entered Faerun, Talona, ​​known as the "Mother of All Plagues", should have noticed the deadly mutated viruses and bacteria in his body.

If it weren't for the fact that many gods died in those turbulent years, the lesson would have been too tragic.

Moreover, in order to enable the gods to better perform their duties, the God of Gods Io personally modified some of the rules between faith and divine power.

He estimated that this willful goddess might have already descended to the heavens and incarnated.

(End of this chapter)