My shop! My products!
This is the sixth time in half a year!
On average, once a month! Your damn experiment doesn't make a single coin except for destruction, fire, and explosions! A month ago, an idiot paid for your invention, and it was blown to pieces before it even left the black market.
The people who were responsible for cleaning up the bodies and garbage complained to me that they spent four hours and still couldn’t clean up the broken body parts and bloodstains.”
The male dwarf grabbed the female dwarf by the collar and roared angrily.
The former was obviously not young anymore, with a beard as long as a human's chest, and his head was almost completely bald, with only a little hair on the back of his head, but it was also burned in the explosion.
In contrast, the latter looked quite young, wearing a garment that looked a bit like a robe with a lot of hard leather and rivets sewn on it, and had a faint arcane aura under magical vision.
Needless to say, it was the strange clothes that protected her from any harm in the explosion.
He also wore a helmet that looked like a leather flight cap and crystal goggles on his head.
"You can't blame me last time! It was that idiot who didn't follow the instructions! And my inventions are useful, it's just that no smart person has discovered the potential of these formulas yet."
The female dwarf called Manabu loudly retorted without showing any weakness.
However, the older male dwarf was obviously fed up with this kind of life of fear all day long. He pushed his fellow man to the ground and roared angrily: "I don't want to listen to your sophistry! I am not interested in those bullshit inventions!
Now you are fired.
Get as far away from me as possible.
You are no longer allowed in my store.
I really regret that I was so foolish as to agree to take in a dangerous person like you."
"Bah! Old stubborn, one day you will regret what you did today. My invention will make a lot of money one day."
Manabu struggled to get up from the ground, spat rudely at the old dwarf, then picked up some undamaged things that belonged to him from the ruins, limped away with a heavy backpack at the end of the dark waterway, and his lonely back looked quite desolate.
But considering the damage caused by the explosion, she deserved it to some extent.
The quarrel between the two dwarfs obviously attracted the attention of many people in the black market, but no one came forward to intervene. They just watched from afar.
In addition, the dwarves in the world of Greyhawk, like those in the continent of Faerun, are born with unique talents in illusion magic and creative inventions.
Especially in places like the black market, gnome wizards and craftsmen can often make very useful things.
For example, there are arrows and small continuous mechanical crossbows that can be filled with different magical effects after hitting the target. There are also special props that can produce smoke, poison gas, strong flashes, etc. when thrown, or carefully prepared fire glue, strong acid bottles and magic potions.
Many members of the Thieves Guild will purchase points in case of emergency when carrying out dangerous missions.
Therefore, all dwarves who can gain a foothold in the black market have close cooperation with local gang forces, and no one dares to cause trouble to them easily.
Just as Zuo Si was analyzing the cause of the explosion with great interest, the young thief who had disappeared for a while finally came back with a coin carved out of red crystal.
Without saying anything, he stuffed the coin into his employer's hands and warned him in a low voice, "In fifteen minutes, take this coin to the tavern west of the black market and give it to the thinnest-looking waitress. She will then take you to the auction site. Be careful, I heard there will be many tough guys at this auction."
"Magic items?"
Zuo Si fiddled with the crystal coin in his hand with a look of surprise.
Although it is only a magical artifact of the lowest level, as something with permanent and constant enchantment, its cost obviously cannot be too low.
What's more, this thing has no practical use at all. It is simply used as an anti-counterfeiting mark.
“You have good vision.
It is indeed a specially crafted magical item.
Generally speaking, the black market will only use this red crystal coin as an entry ticket when there are auction items of very high value.
The entrance fee of hundreds of gold coins can also eliminate those poor people with insufficient financial resources, allowing powerful sellers to bid.
Most importantly, the organizers of the auction will use the power of magic to hide the identity of each buyer to ensure that after the auction is over, no desperate criminals will take the risk of killing and robbing.
So in theory it is safe and you don’t have to worry too much.”
The boy lowered his voice and introduced some of the rules of the black market and auction.
Although he looked only fifteen or sixteen years old, his hands were covered with calluses from holding a dagger and a sword for a long time. His eyes occasionally flashed with ferocity, and it was obvious that he had killed people a long time ago, at least a dozen or twenty times.
"Do you think I'm worried about safety?" Zuo Si asked with a sneer.
Hearing this, the boy was stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
“Haha, yes, how could a guy like you who loves to do evil things worry about his own safety?
After all, more than half of the rich and powerful men in Greyhawk City want to kill you, and the other half have already begun to take practical action in secret.
The cumulative bounty amount alone is almost reaching 50,000 gold coins.
To be honest, I really don't understand how you are still alive.
Under normal circumstances, if an ordinary person had provoked any of those families, his body would have been eaten by the fish in the moat by now.
By the way, how do the beautiful ladies and girls from famous families feel? There are rumors that you got some of them pregnant, so those men are so angry. "
Seeing the curiosity and gossip in the thief's eyes, Zuo Si immediately chuckled and shook his head: "Don't listen to the rumors outside.
My communication with those ladies was limited to pure language and spiritual aspects.
Otherwise, their fathers, husbands and suitors would have already taken legal action against me.
As for the taste you are interested in, I can only tell you that apart from the extra sense of conquest and possessiveness brought by identity, status, education and family, these ladies are not much different from the young and beautiful women among the civilians.
Of course, considering that sexual taste is subjective, everyone's XP will be slightly different, so you can only know the actual feeling after trying it yourself.
How about I take you with me to the next party? There are several older ladies who like young and wild handsome boys like you.
By then, you won’t have to risk your life like you do now. You can easily get a generous reward by satisfying their desires.”
"No, thank you. I don't want to be stabbed for no reason one day and then have my body found in the sewer or the moat."
The thief boy shook his head without hesitation to reject the tempting proposal.
What a joke! Although this kind of work sounds easy and exciting, it is actually many times more dangerous than working in the black market.
Once caught, those families who want money and power will inevitably choose to kill to vent their anger.
After all, for a cuckolded husband, killing his wife who has the same status as himself may lead to a series of serious consequences, but killing a "gigolo" who has no identity or status is quite easy.
The young thief didn't dare to bet that he would have the same good luck as Zuo Si.
Moreover, he had already inquired about it. The reason why no one in the underground forces in the city dared to accept the high reward until now was most likely a warning from Master Baye.
In this world, few people dare to ignore the Eight Leaves, especially the words of the supreme leader Mordenkainen.
"Hahahaha! I like your caution. It can help you avoid many dangers and survive longer in dangerous environments."
Zuo Si laughed and patted the boy on the shoulder, then walked straight towards the tavern where the auction was held.
由于这一片地区的下水道早已被挖成宛如迷宫一般的地下城镇，因此并不像正常的下水道那样会发臭，甚至就连污水都没有，反而在地面上垫了一层厚厚的泥土。
一些房子的主人还会利用魔法光源，在自己房前屋后种植少量的植物和花卉。
至于生活垃圾和污水，则由另外一条管道输送到隔壁的垃圾管道中。
如果是第一次来到灰鹰城市的访客，恐怕很难想象得到在这座繁华富裕的自由城邦下面，还有一个生活着上千人的小镇。
凭借着黑暗视觉，左思看到了那些角落里正在进行的非法交易，还有足以令普通人感到毛骨悚然的罪恶。
一名死灵法师甚至直接在关押着奴隶的铁笼子里挑出几个骨瘦如柴的家伙，然后在付款之后直接将其杀死，复活成为受到自己控制的僵尸或食尸鬼。
还有的买下了一个封存着灵魂的四五岁小孩尸骸，将其制作成为某种类似于魔宠一样的小型亡灵生物听命与自己。
最可怕的是周围人对于这种行为没有丝毫的反应，明显早就习以为常，根本不觉的有任何问题。
就好像在地狱之中，不管是魔鬼还是其他生物在买东西的时候都会经常使用灵魂作为货币。
很显然，这充分说明了一点，那就是掌握最高权力的灰鹰议会跟费伦大陆上许多的城市统治者一样，所能真正控制的范围非常有限，大多数街区还是要靠自治。
而基层权力结构的空虚会孕育出各种各样的行会，尤其是以犯罪为生的盗贼公会。
当这些帮会与犯罪组织跟本地社区完全结合在一起，便会迅速沉淀下来成为城市经济和秩序生态的一部分。
到时候再有谁想要动他们，就会引发非常严重的社会动荡，甚至是导致平民阶层也加入其中激烈的反抗。
因为这些平民极有可能是依靠帮会和犯罪组织提供的工作与秩序来勉强维持生活。
这也是为什么，左思在西海岸帝国扩张时期，几乎每占领通知一座城市，第一件事就是拿当地的盗贼公会开刀。
并且宁可杀到血流成河也绝不向这些加入反抗队伍中的民众妥协，而是将其视作盗贼公会的外围成员来进行处理。
只有这种最血腥、最暴力、最残酷的清洗，才能把内部的毒瘤彻底清除不留任何后患。
不然的话随着城市的发展和壮大，那些犯罪组织势力也会随之膨胀，最终渗透到社会的方方面面，成为有资格上桌的统治阶级一员。
但遗憾的是，魔邓肯显然并没有察觉到这一点，也没有趁着战争期间对灰鹰内部展开清洗。
当然，也不排除这片地下小镇就是他所倡导“伟大平衡”一部分，故意被保留了下来。
就这样沿着不算狭窄的管道向前行进了七八分钟左右，左思终于来到了指定的酒馆。
与想象中的破烂与陈旧不同。
这座依托一整段管道建设起来的二层砖石建筑，不仅在外面铺满了会闪烁蓝色、绿色和红色荧光的瓷砖。
而且还有好几名衣着暴露或是干脆什么都没穿的男女，正站在门口扭动身体，做着各种充满暗示与挑逗的动作。
其中半数是人类，剩下的则是精灵、半精灵、提夫林等。
也许是左思最近在灰鹰城干的事情太过于炸裂，也有可能是头上有一大笔数额惊人的悬赏……
反正当他走到门口的时候，所有人的动作都停止了，瞪大眼睛仿佛不敢相信自己看到的事实。
“麻烦让让，我要进去参加今天的拍卖，非常感谢。”
左思用右手食指和中指夹着红色的水晶硬币在对方眼前晃了晃，然后小心翼翼从两名前凸后翘的女人中间挤了过去，同时灵巧的避开了另外一名半精灵小姐主动伸过来的大腿。
等进入酒馆后，他第一眼看到的就是二十几张用硬木打造而成的桌子，以及围坐在附近的四十多名或是身穿铠甲、手持武器的战士，亦或是身披长袍、斗篷和兜帽的施法者。
但有趣的地方在于，这些家伙既没有喝酒也没有像普通客人那样聊天吹牛，而是十分安静的坐在凳子上一言不发，用警惕的眼神注视着彼此，精神明显处于高度戒备的状态。
凭借摄神取念和其他一些读取记忆与思维的魔法，左思不费吹灰之力就搞清楚了此刻酒馆内坐着的，全部都是保镖和雇佣兵之类的狠角色。
他们的任务是保护雇主在参加完拍卖会之后，可以把买下来的宝物平安带回去。
“欢迎光临，请问客人您想要喝点什么吗？”
就在酒馆内气氛变得越来越压抑、越来越紧张的时候，吧台附近一名身高一米五多点的瘦小女人挤出一丝笑容主动开口询问道。
“我想你应该认得这个吧？”
左思当着众目睽睽之下把水晶硬币递了过去，完全没有半点想要掩饰的意思。
他的这番做派瞬间引起了在场所有人的注意，站在吧台前的瘦小女人更是直接僵在原地，足足过了一分钟才抬起头用十分复杂的语气说道：“您还真是如传闻中一样大胆且无所畏惧。
不愧是敢同时勾引这座城市最有权势二十个家族女性成员的疯子。
我很好奇，你跟魔邓肯究竟是什么关系？ 为何他会愿意一次次警告这座城市所有人不许对你出手？
如此不厌其烦的保护可一点都不像是他的性格。”
“可能说起来你不会相信，其实魔邓肯保护的并不是我，而是那些想要对我动手的人。因为一旦他们对我出手，这座城市可就要血流成河了。”
在说这番话的时候，左思用略带玩味的眼神巡视了一下整个酒馆，尤其是那些眼睛里迸射出贪婪和杀意的佣兵。
很显然，这些家伙都对黑市上数万金币的悬赏相当眼红，恨不能立刻就冲上来把他的脑袋砍下来去换成钱。
但问题是没人知道自己干了这件事情之后，能否逃脱魔邓肯以及八叶等一干强大法师的追杀。
“血流成河？您可真是幽默。”
女人显然觉得眼前的青年是在吹嘘，没好气的翻了白眼，然后便径直走出吧台，勾了勾手指示意左思跟上。
两人沿着狭窄的走廊穿过厨房和酒窖，连续穿过好几道门和房间，最终来到了一个位于更深处的空旷密室内。
只见她直接把硬币塞给一名留着山羊胡的男人，并贴在对方耳边小声嘀咕了两句。
后者眼睛里顿时闪过一抹震惊，朝左思这边瞅了一眼，最后才点头示意自己知道了。
等女人离开之后，留着山羊胡的男人才拿着一件斗篷和面具走了过来，微笑着说道：“在进入拍卖现场之前，请穿戴上可以遮挡身份的魔法斗篷和面具。”
可左思却摆了摆手拒绝道：“不，不必了，我不认为自己有隐藏身份的必要。”
“您确定？要知道如果身份暴露的话，一旦有不怀好意的家伙盯上您和您买下的东西……”
留着山羊胡的男人还没等把话说完，左思就直截了当的打断道：“我说了不需要。正好最近有点无聊，如果有不知死活的家伙敢打我的注意，那正好可以打发一下无聊的时间。”
“好吧，既然您坚持，我也就没什么好说的了。”
男人无奈的耸了耸肩膀，紧跟着抬起胳膊指了指房间右侧挂着黑色天鹅绒的帷幕。
左思二话不说便撩开走了进去。
瞬间！
他便察觉到有十几道目光在同一时间投向了自己。
这些目光的主人显然都是前来参加拍卖的，一个个佩戴者用来掩饰身份的魔法斗篷与面具。
他们显然非常惊讶，居然有人敢不做任何遮挡就这样大摇大摆的进来了。
不过好在主办方并未给买家们太多时间去相互观察、试探。
随着最后一个人的到来，这场秘密的地下拍卖会很快就开始了。
“女士们，先生们，非常感谢诸位的赏光。
为了节省你们宝贵的时间，我就闲话少说直接端上今天的第一件卖品，一枚拥有强大魔法力量的戒指。
虽然它看上去十分普通，就如同一枚工艺粗糙的银戒指，但只要仔细观察就会发现上边有奥术力量塑造而成的八颗星辰。
根据专家的鉴定，这应该是一枚觅者玺戒，属于魔邓肯曾经的敌人伊利·托摩拉斯特。
佩戴上之后，可以每天施展一次通晓传奇。
现在底价为五千金币，每次加价不得少于一千。”
主持人是一名穿着华丽礼服、声音略微有些尖锐刺耳的男性提夫林。
He was obviously well aware that people who came to participate in such auctions often had strong purpose, and he did not need to make any exaggerated descriptions of the items for sale. He just read out the name of the first item for sale, as well as its origin and possible use, and then began to bid.
"Five thousand!"
"Eight thousand!"
"Ten thousand!"
"Fifteen thousand!"
…
With the voices coming one after another, the price of the ring was quickly raised to around 25,000.
After a short while, it was finally sold for twenty-eight thousand.
However, Zuo Si felt that the person who bought the ring was probably betting that its previous owner, Eli Tomorast, might have hidden some secrets in it.
He was a well-known and ruthless character in the world of Greyhawk. He had fierce conflicts with famous wizards such as Mordenkainen and Bigbai, and eventually died at the hands of Mordenkainen.
But later there were rumors that he was resurrected by the priests of Yeenoghu, the King of the Gnolls.
As to whether it is true or not, it is still unclear.
After all, there is a very important law in the universe where Toril is located, that is, the more important people are, the more difficult it is to completely eradicate them. Even if they die accidentally, there is a high probability that they will be resurrected at some time in the future.
Therefore, the hidden value of the Seeker's Ring and the Seeker organization behind Eli Tomorast are the real highlights.
Casting Legend Mastery once a day is just a bonus.
But Zuo Si was obviously not interested in this, so he was too lazy to even make a bid.
The second auction item is a +3 broadsword made of a special magical material called "Night Forge".
This is a very evil material, and anyone of good alignment who merely touches it will immediately gain a negative level.
There is no way to get it back unless you let it go.
In addition, creatures killed by this weapon cannot be resurrected by ordinary means and can only be resurrected by making a wish or performing a miracle.
The origin of the "Night-Made" materials was most likely dug out near the destroyed Temple of Evil Elements in the Grey Eagle World.
The weapon was eventually bought by another mysterious buyer at a high price of 60,000 gold coins.
The third item was said to be a magic book once used by Vecna's apprentice, Arthurilak, which contained a large amount of evil and terrifying necromancy magic. It was eventually sold for 80,000 gold coins.
The reason why the price is so low is mainly because the spell book is attached with a large number of traps and curses.
Whoever wants to crack it will inevitably take a huge risk.
The fourth item is a vampire hand.
According to the host, it belonged to Vecna's former adjutant, Kes. It contains amazing necromancy power and is a divine artifact comparable to the Eye of Vecna.
But Zuo Si scoffed at this.
Stop kidding!
Do you really think that an artifact master can easily make something out of cabbages on the street? When Kes betrayed Vecna, he created three artifacts and a high-level magic item in one battle.
The three artifacts are the Eye of Vecna, the Hand of Vecna, and the Ear of Vecna, while the high-level magic item is the Robe of Vecna.
Yes, you read that right.
These things were not donated voluntarily by Vicna, but were chopped off when he was betrayed and destroyed by his subordinates.
Later, he became a god, and these things naturally gained extra power and turned into artifacts or sub-artifacts.
However, compared to the famous eyes and hands, not many people know about the Ear of Vecna.
But one thing is certain, that is, this vampire hand does contain quite amazing negative energy, which can increase the duration and power of necromancy magic.
It has to be said that these guys who rule the underground black market in Greyhawk City are indeed a bit wild.
Almost every auction item is of very good quality, no wonder even the admission ticket is sold for one hundred gold coins.
Just as Zuo Si was watching other buyers competing to bid with great interest, the second to last item was finally brought up.
It was an eyeball that had completely shriveled up, with only an oval lens left, and a slightly weathered optic nerve could be vaguely seen at the end.
Through magical vision, one can clearly see the dazzling arcane aura that symbolizes necromancy magic, as well as the undisguised evil aura.
Anyone who digs out their own eyes and stuffs them into their eye sockets can gain extremely powerful magical powers in a matter of minutes.
But at the same time, their minds, thoughts and consciousness will continue to be influenced by Vecna, and will eventually become completely what the Secret God wants them to be.
And the more you do this, the more powerful power you can get from your eyes.
"Everyone, I believe that this famous artifact does not need any further introduction. Let's go straight to the auction. This time there is no reserve price and no restrictions."
The host carefully held up the tray containing the Eye of Vecna so that everyone could see it clearly.
Just a second later, Zuo Si raised his hand and shouted, "Two hundred thousand gold coins!"
moment!
The entire auction site fell into silence.
Be it the stunned host or the sellers around who were bidding frantically, they all showed expressions of disbelief.
Because he had never made a bid before, many people thought that this young man who did not hide his identity probably bought a ticket to watch the fun.
But no one expected that he would actually aim at the Eye of Vecna, showing an attitude of being determined to win.
After a brief silence, the host immediately shouted excitedly: "Two hundred thousand gold coins! Someone has already offered two hundred thousand gold coins! Is there anyone who can offer a higher price?"
"Two hundred and fifty thousand!"
A guy with a deep and hoarse voice quickly chose to follow.
He raised his head, and his eyes hidden under the mask and hood seemed to flash a cold light, as if issuing some kind of warning.
"Five hundred thousand!"
Zuo Si and Lian Li didn't even stand a chance as the opponent directly doubled their attack.
After all, gold has long become a meaningless number to him, but there is only one Eye of Vecna, which is of great research value.
"Are you sure you can afford so much money?"
The mysterious buyer with a deep and hoarse voice sneered and questioned.
"Are you doubting my financial resources?"
As he spoke, Zuo Si raised his hand and snapped his fingers.
"Pop! " With a crisp sound, a cross-dimensional portal was instantly opened, and piles of gold coins poured out from the other side like a tide, colliding with each other and making a crisp and pleasant sound. After a while, a small mountain of gold was piled up on the ground.
Although it does not look very high or large, anyone who has an idea of the density of gold will understand that the number of gold coins here is definitely over one million.
Many countries may not have that much money in their coffers.
For a moment, many people were staring at the golden light and swallowing their saliva, but no one dared to act rashly.
Most of them have recognized that the inter-dimensional portal just now was the [Gate to Another World] in the Nine-ring Spell Magic.
As to whether it is divine magic or arcane magic, and why there is no chanting of spells or casting actions, it is unknown.
Being able to cast nine-ring spells, he is definitely the most powerful spellcaster.
Moreover, the magic of [Gate to Another World] is not just about connecting two planes, it can also summon legendary creatures like the Balrog and the Hell Fiend.
"How about this, is it enough?"
Zuo Si picked up a few gold coins and threw them to the host.
The latter hurriedly took it and did a simple identification of its casting process, weight and gold content. After a few seconds, he nodded with his eyes slightly shining: "Of course! The gold coin you provided is of very good quality. We are very happy to accept it."
"In that case, let's continue."
After saying that, Zuo Si deliberately stared at the guy who was competing with him for the Eye of Vecna with a slightly provocative look.
The latter was silent for a while, and finally said nothing more, let alone continue bidding.
Since he obviously couldn't come up with millions of gold coins, he could only choose to remain silent and give up.
After confirming that no one else was bidding, Zuo Si finally bought this artifact, which was quite famous in the entire universe, for a high price of 500,000 gold coins.
He ignored the host's almost flattering flattery and instead carefully examined the magic eye and the power contained within it.
It was pretty much as expected, as long as ordinary people put on this eyeball, their first and second level spell slots would immediately double, and their magic resistance and immunity would be greatly improved, as well as immunity to instant death spells.
Moreover, as time goes by, the effect of doubling the spell slots will gradually increase from the first and second rings to the third and fourth rings...
As for where the upper limit is, it is still unknown.
But if Zuo Si himself uses it, he can instantly double the spell slots from one to six levels, and it doubles both the mage and warlock professions at the same time.
In addition, this eye can see and recognize many words related to magic.
The only problem is that to equip it you need to dig out one of your own eyes, and not just once. Instead, every time your soul and consciousness change bodies you need to dig out a new eye and replace it.
In addition, this eye is suspected to have some connection with Vecna, so it needs to be cut off first.
Just as Zuo Si was stroking his chin and thinking about how to use this artifact, he suddenly felt a black shadow filled with chaotic evil power appear behind him out of nowhere.
Before he could react, he heard a familiar voice in his ear.
"Relax! Don't be nervous, it's me."
A dark elf woman with stunning beauty walked out of the darkness and put her hands on Zuo Si's shoulders.
She was obviously none other than Rose, the spider goddess who monopolized the faith of the dark elves.
"Why are you here?"
Zuo Si raised his eyebrows in surprise, and noticed that the goddess had obviously used some ability to block the perception of other people around her. Neither the buyer nor the host noticed her arrival.
"Haha, have you forgotten the gift I mentioned last time we met? I have successfully deceived all the spies and sneaked it into this auction.
Now all you have to do is buy it.
Remember, no matter the cost.
Otherwise, if it falls into the hands of others, the world may be completely destroyed, and even the gods will be powerless to stop it. "
Rose's lips curled up slightly in a playful smile, and she pointed to a book wrapped in a piece of silk on the table.
You don't need to ask to know that this is the finale item of today's auction.
"What is that?"
Zuo Si asked in an uncertain tone.
Because the silk blocked almost all of the book's arcane aura and light, not even a trace of it leaked out.
Rose replied meaningfully: "That is a fragment that carries the supreme will of the Abyss.
It is filled with knowledge and power that you cannot imagine, and it is a taboo that even the gods cannot touch.
I really want to know what will happen when you touch and open this book.
I’m sure it will be very, very interesting.”
Looking at the expectation and evil amusement revealed in the Spider Goddess's eyes, Zuo Si frowned subconsciously.
Because the original body is still asleep and is just an insignificant projection at the moment, he is not sure whether the power of this projection alone can deal with the Book of the Abyss.
Just as he was stunned, the host walked to the front again, carefully picked up the silk-wrapped book on the table, and explained with a smile: "Next is the last treasure of today's auction.
Although so far we still don’t quite know what it is and what power it has.
But the outermost layer of silk alone is invulnerable to swords and guns, and immune to water and fire. Neither physical nor magical attacks can cause even the slightest damage to it.
So we have reason to believe that this book must contain amazing power.”
In order to prove his point, the host grabbed a dagger with an enchantment level +2 and stabbed it hard into the silk.
Bang! The moment the dagger touched the silk, he was thrown back by an invisible force and slammed hard against the wall behind him.
This scene immediately aroused strong curiosity among those who were originally not interested.
After all, even if the book inside is worthless, the silk that wraps it can definitely be used to make the most powerful and perfect armor.
"Look at these ignorant, ridiculous mortals.
They had no idea how dangerous and terrifying the thing wrapped in that piece of silk was.
Once the silk is opened, with the power of the abyss contained in the book, the city will be completely turned into the abyss in a few hours at most.
The entire continent will be assimilated in two or three weeks, and in about half a year the planet will be dragged into the abyss and become a new layer.
By then, all humans and other intelligent creatures will become part of the devil."
Rose taunted in a gloating tone.
"So you are looking forward to seeing the destruction of this world?"
Zuo Si asked back casually, and finally understood why the other party did not choose to conduct the transaction in Faerun.
As for something so dangerous, Io, the God above all gods, would never allow it to enter the crystal wall that he created and managed.
Rose licked her lips with her tongue and responded in a slightly excited tone: "No, I just want to simply appreciate the powerful and unrivaled power of the Abyss Will. People like you who tend to be lawful will never understand the pleasure and beauty brought by chaos."
"Perhaps."
Zuo Si shrugged his shoulders and didn't dwell on this topic any further.
Because he knew that Rose was one of the very few gods who truly understood the true meaning of chaos, and it was for this reason that she won the favor of the will of the abyss.
You know, even the demon prince Demogorgon has not been able to confirm what the Will of the Abyss is.
But the Spider Goddess can already represent the will of the abyss to negotiate and trade with herself.
While the two were talking, the price of the book had officially exceeded the 300,000 mark.
In particular, the previous buyer who competed for the Eye of Vecna obviously realized the extraordinary nature of the book and began to bid at any price.
We even discussed with the organizers to mortgage some magic items and other properties.
Just as the auction was about to reach its climax, there was a sudden violent tremor above their heads, followed by several people in blood-stained armor rushing in, shouting breathlessly: "No... No! It's the followers of the old man Iuz! They suddenly rioted and came over here."
"What? Followers of Iuz! Why? Haven't we always kept our distance from them?"
The host was obviously a little panicked, and subconsciously wanted to touch the rapier hanging at his waist.
Unfortunately, before he could pull it out, a sharp arrow suddenly shot out from a dark corner.
Whoosh! "Ah!!!!"
He fell to the ground, holding his pierced chest to stop the blood from flowing out, and then looked at the others for help.
Unfortunately, this sudden attack has completely disrupted the order at the scene.
After realizing the danger, the buyers almost immediately chose to flee. No one cared about the life or death of a mere host.
Only Zuo Si stood still and asked the Spider Goddess beside him directly: "Why did Iuz's followers suddenly appear in Greyhawk City? Did you reveal some information to him that shouldn't be disclosed?"
"You are really smart. You guessed it right away. In order to add some fun to this game, I spent a lot of time and effort to build a spacious enough stage. How about it, do you like it?"
Rose picked up the heavy book wrapped in silk and stuffed it into Zuo Si's hand, and whispered in the latter's ear: "If I were you, I would summon the real body right now, otherwise one projection alone cannot solve so many enemies..."
(End of this chapter)