In the early morning, as the sun slowly rises from the sea level, the capital of Amn, Askatra, ushered in a new day.
At the dock, countless ordinary goblins and werewolves were being driven by their employers to do heavy physical labor, continuously moving goods from ships into warehouses, or from warehouses to ships.
Another group, led by city hall employees, push carts to clean up garbage on the streets, making the city look clean and tidy.
Since they have existed for a long time and have never injured anyone or caused riots, local residents have generally accepted these little monsters as replacing humans in doing some dirty and dangerous jobs.
After all, Askatla is currently in its fastest growth phase since its establishment.
Especially after the construction of the stronghold across the sea, the volume of trade with the Maztec continent has increased day by day.
In addition to the original cocoa trade, new trades have been added, including corn, vanilla, precious metals, gems, magic metals, various raw materials with magical value, ornamental plants and animals, etc.
In short, Amn merchants and adventurers will not let go of anything that can make money.
In return, they brought a large amount of ironware, spices, books, silk, cloth, sugar, clean salt without impurities, and low-level magic items to the locals.
This surge in trade has resulted in a constant shortage of labor throughout Askatla.
Some chambers of commerce and workshop owners even had to offer salaries twice or even three times higher than before to recruit workers in order to gain more market share before other competitors.
Since Amn is a highly developed commercial society, the business philosophy here is far more advanced than other places in Faerun, and it understands the importance of being the first to seize the market.
But the consequence of the workshop's increase in wages was that jobs like sweeping streets, carrying goods, repairing roofs, unclogging chimneys, and cleaning sewers were completely gone.
After all, these jobs are tiring, dangerous, low-paying and have low social status.
So after discussion, the Askatla City Hall decided to outsource it all to the werewolves and goblins under Zuo Si, and only assigned a small number of people to supervise and guide.
So this interesting scene came into being.
Now the number of elite workers in the city alone has reached an astonishing 30,000, completely filling the vacancies in the lowest level of the labor market.
It can be said that without these little monsters, the residents of the Gold City would have to coexist with smelly domestic garbage, and the busy ports and docks would be paralyzed.
For this reason, the top leaders of the Shadow Thieves Guild even had to make harsh statements, prohibiting any hooligans from causing trouble for the goblins, otherwise they would face the most severe punishment.
The reason is very simple.
They also need to hire these goblins to transport the large amounts of contraband and stolen goods they are smuggling.
The intricate underground passages have to be cleaned by the goblins from time to time to keep them clean and tidy.
It can be said that this city has become completely dependent on the services provided by the werewolves and goblins.
Even the paladins of the Church of the Good God and the Knights of the Burning Heart did not dare to mention the abolition of goblin slavery, otherwise they would immediately offend all classes and become the target of public criticism.
Zuo Si successfully used the method of interest kidnapping to give his goblin breeding industry, which was originally operating in the gray area, a legal cloak.
However, while everyone was enjoying the convenience brought by the goblins and werewolves, they had no idea that the number of goblins in the entire underground city had reached nearly one million.
The tunnels and caves they dug day and night have created an intricate underground city community, with a stable social structure formed within it.
It goes without saying that the ruling class are those dire wolf goblins whose heights are over 1.8 meters before they transform.
These guys are the Spartans among the goblins. They face a strict and cruel screening system and almost brutal warrior training from birth.
If any of the above items are not met, the candidate will be eliminated immediately.
When all the indicators are met, one can accept the blood of the dire wolf and complete the transformation from physical to psychological.
Dire wolf goblins never consider those short, timid, and cowardly ordinary werewolf goblins as their own kind, even if they are their brothers, sisters, or parents.
They see themselves as higher beings and naturally occupy the upper level of the power pyramid in the entire underground kingdom.
Those warriors who have completed their training but have not yet received the blood of the dire wolf are potential peers and can become lieutenants, subordinates, and managers to ensure that those lowly ordinary werewolves and goblins complete their designated tasks every day.
As for the dire wolf goblins themselves, the only thing they need to do is to undergo combat training so that they can be thrown into the battlefield when their great master Soth needs them and tear all enemies in front of them into pieces.
Not even death can stop them from moving forward.
The whole point of living is to fight and win!
This is what makes the Dire Wolf Legion so terrifying.
Although they could not compare with the army of undead who were completely incapable of feeling fear, let alone the army of demons and devils transformed by the shining oil, for most countries on the continent of Faerun, this was already an absolutely invincible force.
Most importantly, the dire wolf goblins are living beings, and can barely be considered native to this land.
Even if they were thrown into the battlefield, it would not cause too violent a reaction, nor would it arouse the vigilance of the gods. At best, it would make the surrounding countries and forces feel afraid, and then just make a few verbal condemnations.
At this moment, Shane VII was standing in the largest cave in the entire underground city, looking down at the dire wolves that were more than two stories tall, wearing plate armor with amazing defensive power, and holding various weapons for training. He couldn't help but sighed: "My young friend, you really have come up with something incredible. If I had such a powerful beastman army, I could sweep across the entire Steam Lake coast and the Kingdom of Tethyr in a month at most."
But Zuo Si smiled and shook his head and responded: "Use the Dire Wolf in the civil war?
Are you crazy?
You know, they don't know what it means to show mercy.
Once they rush into the battlefield, they will definitely tear to pieces any living thing they see.
This will not only cause a lot of unnecessary casualties, but will also easily trigger resistance in the conquered and occupied areas.
Don't forget that the Shane Empire is no longer the evil country that practiced slavery a thousand years ago.
Instead, it is a free country that has been supported and recognized by the God of Justice, the God of Suffering, and the God of Loyalty and Courage, and has completed the historic move of abolishing slavery.
So I suggest that it is better to use human troops in civil wars as much as possible.
At least in the eyes of the residents of the conquered and occupied areas, they are at least of the same race as themselves, which makes it easier for them to accept psychologically.
The role of the Dire Wolf Legion is mainly to deal with external threats, launch small-scale invasion wars in other time and space, and make necessary preparations for the next stage of marching into the Underdark.
Besides, you have no idea how much fresh meat and fish are needed every day to feed these big guys.
If it weren't for the support of resources from other worlds, it would be impossible to raise too much.
Otherwise, I can turn all the werewolves and goblins who have completed training into dire wolves."
"Well, maybe you're right.
Using this beastman army requires strong logistical supply capabilities.
Before I got the spark and became a planeswalker, it was difficult to support them with just the output of Calishite.
But your ordinary werewolves and goblins seem pretty good too, how about giving me some?"
After realizing the dire wolf's astonishing appetite, Shane VII decisively gave up his previous idea and turned his attention to cheaper alternatives.
You must know that although Calishite has gained a large population and labor force by liberating slaves, taxation has also been rising with the increase in free people.
But the problem is that the newly occupied cities and areas need to be garrisons to maintain order and suppress the rebellions and bandits that appear from time to time.
The newly recruited soldiers were obviously unable to undertake such a complicated task.
The elite troops will be sent out to attack and occupy more towns in an effort to restore the Shane Empire's original territory in the south as soon as possible.
In addition, the surge in spending caused by the increase in military size is also a hidden danger.
In addition, Calimshan is now filled with churches and believers of the three lawful good gods, as well as people who have come from other parts of Faerun to support the just cause free of charge. It is simply impossible to use undead creatures on a large scale to replace the living.
Therefore, Sean VII urgently needs some obedient and cheap cannon fodder, preferably one that does not even require salary.
The goblin werewolves raised here perfectly meet his requirements.
And when not needed, they can be transformed into laborers in mines and quarries, or consumables for live experiments.
After death, the body can be made into a zombie.
Even if you are discovered, you don't have to worry too much about being blamed.
After all, in the eyes of most humans, goblins are not intelligent creatures at all, but pests that only know how to plunder and destroy.
It's simply perfect! Shane VII couldn't believe that this young ally beside him had actually created such a perfect tool race.
The high degree of obedience formed through repeated manual screening and iteration seemed to open a door to a new world for him.
It turns out that biological transformation and domestication can be played like this!
"no problem.
Later I will select 50,000 newly-adult goblins and bring them back to you.
But remember to control the number of their reproduction.
Otherwise, in a year or two the infestation will snowball like rats and can only be contained by mass killings.
And if you want them to be soldiers, you have to provide them with food that is high in protein and make sure they are full.”
Zuo Si agreed without even thinking about it, and also pointed out some precautions.
After all, compared to the big gift package the other party just gave, what I gave was simply insignificant.
Especially the contract scroll from the mechanical world. The knowledge it contains and the power of the ultimate order of the universe cannot be purchased by money.
He even wondered, if the oil was put into the mechanical realm, would the oil infect the entire plane? Or would the will of the plane seize control of the oil and transform it into part of its own power?
Because the three Eldrazi Titans who could easily devour and destroy the world in other time and space did not show overwhelming terrifying power when facing the resistance of the will of the abyss. Instead, they fell into a long stalemate like a bloody battle.
In Zuo Si's understanding, even when the first generation of Phyrexian forces led by Yawgmoth reached their peak, they were not necessarily a match for the Eldrazi.
Therefore, it is still unknown which one is superior, the will of the Shuoyou or the will of the mechanical realm.
Of course, it is not ruled out that the will of the mechanical realm plane will choose to actively merge with the sparkling oil.
After all, this thing only pursues pure order and is not interested in camp tendencies such as good and evil.
The demons from hell all have large colonies there, and the Formi ants have built a huge empire and are constantly expanding it. The Lord of the Demon Tomb and the God of Clockwork - Singularity, who represent the will of the plane, have not done anything.
In short, Zuo Si currently knows too little about the plane will, a mysterious force that embodies the ultimate power of the entire universe.
However, with the help of the power contained in the scroll in his hand, he was able to glimpse a little of the mystery of the mechanical realm.
As for the small matter of controlling the Guild of Masked Mages, it was just an added benefit.
Shane VII obviously caught Zuo Si's little movement of fiddling with the scroll, and asked with a smile: "How do you plan to integrate the complicated factions and struggles within the Masked Mage Guild? Do you need my help?"
Zuo Si shook his head slightly: "No, it's not necessary.
With this contract, I can easily separate this spellcaster organization from the administrative unit of Amn and make it a relatively independent organization rather than a vassal of the Council of Six.
In my opinion, the reason why the Masked Mage Guild is not strong enough is that they have not found their own position.
Moreover, it is wrong to incite the people's irrational emotions of disgust and rejection of arcane magic in order to monopolize all magical resources.
Next, I will gradually relax or even cancel the ban in all major cities including Athkatla, allowing mages to openly build wizard towers, conduct magic research and experiments, and buy and sell various magic materials and items.
The Emerald Society under my control will also be absorbed and integrated into this process.
As for those faction leaders and archmages, I will let my liches visit them one by one.
I believe that in the face of overwhelming power, they should know how to choose.
You know, I have a lot of experience and unique skills in helping others transform into liches."
"Hahahaha! Are you going to make the other party behave by controlling the life box?
This is really your style.
However, for those aging masked wizard leaders, transforming into a lich may be a way to escape death.
As far as I know, many of them are trying to find ways to extend their lifespan and slow down the aging of their bodies.
When I first joined this organization, there was a necromancer who wanted to take over Zelanora, who was under my control, in order to obtain the body of the moon elves, who could live for hundreds or even thousands of years. "
Shane VII laughed and talked about some secrets and interesting stories within the Masked Mages Guild.
"Using necromancy like the Magic Soul Pot in front of you? May I ask what happened to him?" Zuo Si raised his eyebrows in surprise.
Shane VII smiled a chilling smile and replied, "I can only tell you that his soul tastes good."
Apparently, the unfortunate fellow's soul had been devoured, absorbed, and digested by the demilich.
You should know that the biggest difference between a lich and a demilich, apart from the latter's broken and incomplete body, is their terrifying soul-capturing ability.
Once successfully captured, not only will the target's flesh collapse, disintegrate, and rot in an instant.
And if the soul is not rescued within 24 hours, it will disappear from the world permanently.
Normally, a demilich can capture up to eight souls at a time and store them in a gem to slowly digest.
Therefore, playing soul magic in front of such a terrifying undead creature is simply a typical case of showing off one's skill in front of an expert.
"How pitiful. I think the necromancer must have regretted not using more prophecy magic to confirm your identity before his soul disappeared." Zuo Si couldn't help but laugh and teased.
Shane VII made a very sharp comment: "The Masked Mages Guild has monopolized Amn's magical resources for too long, so that the top leaders are full of complacency and arrogance.
I suggest that when you do it, it is best to give them some impressive lessons, which can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.
And there's Vera Salem, a slightly crazy, bold, and ambitious woman; you'd better pay more attention to her.
If it really doesn't work, just let her disappear and control the entire Salem family directly.
I believe that with these two handles, it should be easy for you to seize actual control of Amn and turn the Council of Six into a plaything in your hands.
As for the shadow thieves, they are just a group of shy rats and it is easy to deal with them.
By the way, it seems you haven't met Vera yet, right?"
Zuo Si nodded slightly: "Yes. But I have invited her to visit Lake Castle. I want to see what is so special about this crazy woman who can kill her parents and all her relatives."
“Haha, believe me, you will like Vera.
She is very special. She is not crazy or bloodthirsty and violent in the ordinary sense. She just sees through the essence of power.
And according to my previous experience, this type of woman will show a different style in certain aspects, which can satisfy men's desire for possession and conquest to the greatest extent.
I noticed that you don't seem to have a lover or children so far.
Restraining your desires may be a good thing for a mage, allowing you to devote more time and energy to learning, research and exploration.
But for a monarch who is about to become the ruler of a vast empire that rules 90% of the territory of the entire west coast of the continent of Faerun, you need to show a little lustfulness appropriately.
At least let your subjects know that you like women who are capable of bearing offspring.
In this way, the political situation and people's hearts will remain stable.
In addition, appropriately accepting sisters or daughters offered by some wealthy merchants and nobles as lovers can also be used as a means of balancing internal factions. "
Sean VII took the opportunity to pass on some of the experiences and insights he had gained when he was emperor.
Because he was too focused on studying magical powers back then, he ended up having only one daughter and no male heir.
This also became an important reason for the eventual collapse and destruction of the Shane Empire.
After all, the Shane Empire, whose capital is located in the southern port of Kalin, has always been an undoubted patriarchal society, as can be seen from the polygamy that has continued to this day.
In addition, men have much greater advantages in fertility than women.
As long as a man has enough spouses, he can even have dozens of children in a year.
If there are one or two capable descendants among them, they might be able to make a comeback in a few hundred years and establish several powerful families, or even become the rulers of Calimshan again.
Instead of being reduced to the situation now, where there are only a few orphans with royal blood of Shane flowing in the entire Calin Port, and most of them are still the lowest slaves.
"Thank you for your advice. But I have my own ideas in this regard, so please don't bother. If there is nothing else, I will leave first. Because the goddess of wealth Waukeen is still waiting in her temple to discuss cooperation with me."
After saying that, Zuo Si bowed politely, then activated the teleportation magic and disappeared on the spot.
Seeing that Zuo Si didn't listen at all, Shane VII didn't say much. After Wilmes prepared the box full of goblins, he quickly returned to the palace in Port Calin and continued to advance his military conquest plan to recover the Shane Empire.
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位于阿斯卡特拉城内地势最高的地方，耸立着一座占地面积跟小镇差不多大的巨型神殿。
它是财富女神渥金的圣所，同时也是这座城市最雄伟、奢华的建筑。
光是那在阳光照射下散发出刺眼金光的穹形尖顶，据说制造的时候镀金层的花费就高达上百万金币。
除此之外还有错落有致的宫殿、雕塑、绘画，以及一根根用白银打造的精美柱子。
柱子上则密密麻麻镶嵌着价值不菲的宝石作为装饰。
反正从里到外就凸出一个“壕无人性”。
毕竟作为商业之神、贸易之神、财富之神，渥金的教会几乎是唯一可以在整个费伦大陆范围内，提供包括货币兑换、跨区域汇款、贵重物品保管等服务的机构。
因此光是从中赚取到的手续费就相当可观。
更不用提还有教会以放贷、入股等方式获取的惊人受益，以及商人们慷慨的捐赠。
如果搞个费伦诸神教会富有程度排名，那财富女神的教会无疑要排在第一位，而且能拉开第二名几倍乃至十几倍之多。
尤其渥金成功从深渊返回之后，那金色的神光再一次笼罩在这座巨大的神殿上空，来自世界各地的商人们都像疯了一样涌入，并留下少则几百、多则数千、上万的进献。
对于这些从天而降的意外之财，教会方面显然是非常高兴的。
因为除了钱本身的价值之外，这还意味着女神在商业和贸易领域的影响力正在快速恢复。
但渥金本人对此的反应却很冷淡，既没有表现出高兴，也没有展示更多的神迹来营造氛围。
恰好相反！
她此刻正独自坐在神殿内的祭坛上，饶有兴致盯着那座为自己雕刻的神像，似乎在等待着什么人。
大概两三分钟左右，一道传送门突然凭空出现，紧跟着左思便从里边走了出来，面带微笑向财富女神行了一礼。
“麻烦您久等了，希望我没有迟到。”
“不，当然没有，你守时的就像魔鬼一样。
我很好奇，你现在的身份究竟是什么？ 旅法师？ 塔洛娜和午夜的选民？
还是地狱新生第九层面的领主？ 又或者得到神上神艾欧亲自赐予与诸神同等地位的特殊存在？”
渥金直截了当问出了一直困扰自己的问题。
因为越是了解，她就越发现眼前这个年轻人身上的标签有点多的吓人。
左思不加思索的回应道：“都是，也都不是。其实我真正的身份始终都只有一个，那就是旅法师。至于其他的，您可以理解为是机缘巧合之下获得的意外惊喜。”
渥金若有所思的点了点头：“原来如此。好吧，我现在有点理解你对于诸神那别具一格的态度了。在谈合作之前，先让我兑现自己之前承诺的报酬。”
话音未落！
这位财富女神的化身便抬起右手，发动神力和自己所拥有的神力，在掌心塑造了一枚闪烁着金光的硬币。
其中正面是她本人的侧脸像，反面则是圣徽。
左思接过来通过辨识魔法侦测了一下，立刻发现这玩意居然是一件不折不扣的高等神器。
名字叫做【财富的流动】。
除了携带在身上可以额外提供七、八、九环法术位和神术位各一个，其最重要的能力就是“转化”。
简单来说就是通过支付相应的金钱，来换取自己想要的材料或者魔法物品，又或是把有价值的东西转化成为任意一种货币。
当然，也可以通过砸钱来不受限制的施展几乎所有零到九环的奥术和神术。
不得不说，这件神器的能力真的相当贴合渥金财富女神的身份。
有了【财富的流动】，就等同于随身带了个万能商店。
虽然价格基本跟市场上的售价和收购价差不多，而且卖多了或者买多了还会有实时价格波动。
但架不住它真的非常方便。
而且不会顶替其他魔法装备的位置，只要放在贴身的裤袋里就能发挥作用。
“非常感谢您的慷慨，我对于这份报酬十分满意。”
左思收起神器向财富女神投以善意的笑容。
没办法！ 她给的实在是太多了……
“你喜欢就好。”
渥金明显很满意自己送出的神器起到了应有的效果，随后继续试探道：“关于安姆，你有什么安排和计划吗？”
左思低着头考虑了片刻，很快做了个耸肩的动作：“没有。安姆目前的六人评议会制度运转的很好，我暂时不打算做大规模的改动。
不过接下来我会操控这最高权力机构，制定一些法律、规范跟制度，让整个市场变得规范起来。
省的那些家族和大商会肆无忌惮通过各种手段打压后来的竞争者，最终慢慢变成一个个毒瘤。
眼下的阿斯卡特拉就像是一片海湾，里边全都是一条条硕大且凶恶的鲨鱼，根本没有小鱼生长的空间。
这种市场显然是畸形且不健康的。
如果不是有庞大的对外贸易支撑，循环体系早就崩溃了。
尤其是发行过量的货币，一旦大批量涌回势必会造成物价飞涨和严重的通货膨胀，后果绝对是灾难性的。
商业的本质是交易，同时也是创造价值的过程。
想要保持市场的繁荣就必须提供数量充足的优质商品，让消费者有足够的购买力和购买欲望。
而这些都需要在市场内的商人保持竞争状态，而不是任由他们进行垄断，最终让消费者没有任何选择的余地。
换句话说，也就是在一定范围内打压那些老牌家族和商会，同时扶持一些新商会与之形成稳定的竞争关系。
另外我还会开始着手建立从陆斯坎到无冬城，再到深水城、博德之门跟安姆，还有更南方泰瑟尔、卡林杉的统一内部市场，以促进生产和消费。
事实上，这方面的谈判上次北地领主联盟会议的时候就已经敲定了大致框架。
虽然深水城的部分领主对此还抱有一定的戒心，但我想一旦计划开始启动，他们肯定会急不可耐的加入进来。
不然的话很快就会在竞争中被淘汰出局。
最后用一种名为飞艇的运载工具连接内陆城镇，确保运输过程的安全、高效与廉价……”
“飞艇？那是什么东西！”
渥金两眼微微放光的问。
听完刚才那番话，她已经可以依稀看到一个庞大的商业帝国在费伦大陆西海岸冉冉升起。
统一的市场！ 统一的关税！ 甚至是统一的货币！ 商人们可以随意从任何一个城市出发，前往远在千里之外的地方卖掉自己的货物，然后再购入当地的特产带回来。
无须担心沿途经过势力设置的关卡，以及那一层层如同扒皮一样的高昂税金，最终导致在抵达目的地卖掉货物之后，发现非但没有赚到钱反而赔了血本。
千万不要以为这是什么地狱笑话、天方夜谭。
它每时每刻都在费伦大陆的各个角落上演。
运气不好的遇到强盗跟怪物，怕是连小命也要一起丢掉。
在费伦大陆上做一个商人可不是件容易的事情，更不是随随便便什么人都能干的。
而左思的做法相当于是在降低普通人加入贸易活动的门槛。
这对于财富女神来说自然是再好不过的事情了。
“飞艇是一种能在高空中飞行的交通运输工具。
它最大的特点是平稳且载重量惊人。
而且速度也远比任何一种船只、马车更快。
从最北边的陆斯坎飞到最南边的卡林港仅需要几天的功夫，但成本绝不会比船只高出太多。
最重要的是飞艇的飞行高度可以达到几千米，足够避开地面上几乎所有可能存在的威胁，安全性要比陆路乃至海陆更有保障。
相信您应该明白这意味着什么，不是吗？”
说着，左思抬起手通过幻术系魔法制造了一个飞艇的影像，以及它起飞和下降的细节。
渥金几乎在一瞬间就被牢牢地吸引住了，看着这个结构并不复杂但却令人感到惊艳无比的交通工具，足足过了一分钟才赞叹道：“完美！简直太完美了！ 它简直就是天空之船，用来打破地域隔阂促进贸易繁荣的利器！ 我敢打赌，如果投入的飞艇数量足够，整个大陆的贸易量都会瞬间翻上好几倍。
尤其是对于陆路运输，绝对具有颠覆性的意义。
Dear Soth, now I finally understand why so many gods are eager to have you as their chosen one.
Your thoughts, your consciousness, your unique understanding of the world and the universe, and the inventions and creations that can expand their influence are all of extraordinary significance. "
While saying this, the Goddess of Wealth slowly approached, reached out her hand and touched Zuo Si's cheek, admiring his pupils that were as attractive as black holes.
Zuo Si maintained a reserved smile and asked in a playful tone, "You don't think this is the only surprise I have prepared, do you? You should know that I have regarded you as one of the most important allies from the beginning, and have made many plans for this."
"Oh? Any bigger surprise?"
Wojin felt his heartbeat quickening, and a kind of joy and happiness that could not be described in words was sweeping through his body at a very fast speed.
"Haha, have you forgotten my other identity, the new Lord of the Ninth Layer of Hell? On that level, I built an unprecedented city, attracting visitors from different planes and the material world.
And intend to keep it running with business rules.
I sincerely invite you and your fellow believers to join in.
Whether it is to build a temple to preach, or to invest money to make a profit and gain corresponding power and influence, it will be beneficial to you in every way. "
In order to make the goddess of wealth in front of him understand his idea, Zuo Si directly projected what the huge urban cluster would look like after completion.
In just a few seconds, Woking was completely immersed in it, and his whole body was shaking slightly.
Because this cyberpunk city full of commodities, consumption and transactions was completely beyond her understanding of her own priesthood.
Especially the complex laws, rules, and how banks and financial institutions operate, as well as the means of gaining power through money hidden beneath all of this, all make the goddess of wealth amazed.
She even felt that Zuo Si was more suitable to be the God of Wealth than herself.
Because if she could accomplish these things in Faerun, she would become one of the most powerful gods.
excited!
Excited! Trembling!
At this moment, Wojin looked as if he had taken something that could affect his nerves. His wolf-like and ferocious eyes were even more frightening, as if he wanted to swallow Zuo Si in one gulp.
After a long while, she finally calmed down, raised her head and asked softly: "Why do you spend so much effort to help me? Or what do you want from me?"
“In Faerûn, I need more and stronger allies.
You happen to possess a priesthood with incredible potential, and with just a little help you could become one of the most powerful of these divine forces.
And I believe that trade and wealth can have a very positive impact on a civilization.
So the stronger you become, the better the world we live in will be.
So why shouldn't we form a close alliance?"
After saying this, Zuo Si took the initiative to stretch out his right hand.
Without even a second's hesitation, Wojin stretched out his right hand and shook it.
"It's my honor to have you as an ally. Dear Soth, do you know how charming you were when you spoke just now? I even feel like I'm about to fall in love with you."
“I suggest you never have such thoughts.
Because Talona will be jealous and even resentful of you.
Believe me, it's not easy to be hated by her.
Unless you have a powerful force like the Goddess of Magic and the God of Knowledge. "
Zuo Si rejected the hint given by the Goddess of Wealth in a half-joking tone.
"Really? That's a shame."
A hint of disappointment flashed across Wojin's golden pupils, but it was quickly concealed.
She obviously didn't want to make enemies, especially with a god like Talona who was in a period of rapid rise and could be promoted to a powerful god at any time.
In the following period of time, the two sides discussed the specific matters of cooperation and the recent uneasy situation.
When talking about Xirik, the madman who was deified during the turbulent years, the Goddess of Wealth showed obvious expressions of disgust and disdain.
“The chaos created by Dark Sun and his followers has obviously seriously affected normal business activities.
Especially his act of claiming to be the only true God is extremely arrogant and he does not take other gods seriously at all.
If the matter really comes to a head when a meeting of the gods is called, I will join forces with the goddess of joy, Lila, the god of travel and exploration, Shandakel, and the god of craftsmen, Gund, to support you. "
"Thank you. Including you, I have successfully united many gods, including the God of Knowledge, the Goddess of Magic, the God of Justice, the God of Suffering, the God of Mages, the Goddess of Poison and Disease, etc. If we work together, it should be enough to give him a hard time. Besides, this is not my only means."
When the topic of dealing with Xirik came up, Zuo Si's emotions immediately became high, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a creepy expression.
Because he had disliked the other party for a long time and was waiting for this opportunity.
"Be careful. That guy is very crazy now. It is said that in the world of the dead that he controls, he uses the souls of other gods' believers to feed the Chaos Hound Kozef." Wojin warned in a serious tone.
"The Chaos Hound Kozef was released?"
A gleam of light flashed in Zuo Si's eyes.
He remembered that the God of Justice had sealed this terrible ancient evil creature at the cost of one of his hands.
Later, Cyric released it to hunt down the soul of Klemvor, and Mask, the god of thieves, soon sealed it away through conspiracy and trickery.
In other words, this is the second time that the Chaos Hound Kozef has been released.
Wakin nodded slightly. "Yes! Although I don't know who did it, it is now wandering around the border of the outer plane, seemingly chasing Musk. It is said that it even bit off one of Musk's legs."
“Hahahahaha!
This clever god of thieves has been having a really bad time lately.
First, he accidentally read the "Book of Cyric" and lost a lot of divine power and shadow priesthood, and now he is being hunted by the Chaos Hound Kozef.
I suspect he will kill himself if he continues to play like this."
Zuo Si couldn't help but burst into laughter.
It's impossible not to laugh, because Musk's behavior and the results he caused are too much like a clown.
No matter how big, complex and sophisticated the conspiracy he weaves, the final result is only one, which is to harm himself.
What’s even more interesting is that this God of Thieves never learns from his failures, but instead repeats the same mistakes over and over again.
Wojin regarded Musk as his mortal enemy, so he immediately followed Zuo Si and began to mock the latter, and even provided some unknown black materials at that time...
(End of this chapter)