Zuo Si watched with interest the complex emotions of anger, reluctance, fear, and vigilance revealed in Sazastan's eyes, and a playful smile appeared on his face.
As a person with a very good memory, he certainly will not forget how badly he had cheated the other party back then.
But I didn't expect that the legendary lich would suffer such a serious psychological trauma because of this, so that he would react so strongly to the mere mention of cooperation.
If it were in the past, even when facing an enemy, Sazastan would definitely choose to cooperate as long as it was beneficial to itself.
Because this is the code of conduct of the rational neutral evil camp, and interests are the top priority in everything.
As for any grudges or hatred, as long as there are sufficient benefits, you can put them aside and wait for a more suitable opportunity in the future.
In this regard, organizations including the Arcane Brotherhood of Luskan, Zhentil Keep and the Zhentarim, and the Guild of Masked Mages of Amn are basically the same.
This is also why when he was relatively weak, Zuo Si was more inclined to cooperate with these evil organizations rather than with those organizations in the good camp.
On the one hand, it is purely driven by interests and does not require too much consideration. On the other hand, there is no psychological burden at all when betraying.
You have to know that the psychological and spiritual feelings of backstabbing a good person and backstabbing a wicked bastard are completely different.
Especially those benevolent priests and holy warriors who advocate self-sacrifice, selfless dedication, protection of the weak, and pursuit of justice and fairness. Except for a very small number of crazy people, few people will stab them in the back without feeling guilty and remorse.
At least when Zuo Si was still a mortal, he was far from being able to do this.
If you think about it carefully, it seems that few of the organizations that have cooperated with him and tended to be evil have had a good ending.
For example, the first Entangled Symbol that we came into contact with has now been made into a planeswalker card and turned into a summoned creature.
Another example is the Zhentarim, which has been infiltrated and is as transparent as a sieve. The head of the Dark Intelligence Network, Ximanmeng, has secretly sworn allegiance to him and become an insider.
Apart from that, no matter the Red Robe Wizard and Sazastan, or the Tyrant of the Moon Sea - Fuzol Chamberlain, all suffered losses to varying degrees.
Not to mention that the Masked Mage Guild was swallowed up by it and became its own property.
As for cases like Erinikas, there are countless cases where people fall out after just one collaboration.
The more he recalled, the more he realized that he had done countless shady things along the way, and each time he did it was more ruthless than the last.
I also gradually understood why Sazastan was so defensive.
If it were him, he would immediately become alert when hearing that such a "bad-do" guy wanted to cooperate with him, and subconsciously think that this might be a trap.
"Prejudice? You call that blatant backstabbing last time a prejudice?"
Sazastan asked with a sneer.
Zuo Si spread his hands innocently and argued, "But I didn't violate the agreement we reached at that time, right?
I gave you the Eye of the Storm with my own hands, but you failed to keep it and it was stolen from you.
So I don't think it's a betrayal at all.
After all, from the moment the transaction was completed, there was no commitment or obligation between us.”
"Hahahaha! Should I say that you are worthy of being the Lord of the Ninth Layer of Baator Hell, the Devil Prince whose name resounds throughout the universe? Your shamelessness and sophistry really open my eyes.
But unfortunately, I don’t believe a single word that comes out of your mouth.”
Sazastan expressed his attitude in a decisive manner.
cooperate?
A small price? What a joke! He had suffered enough the last time, and even lost the precious opportunity to become a god.
Seeing that the legendary lich showed no sign of softening, Zuo Si shook the crown phylactery in his hand and reminded him with a smile: "Did you forget that I am not here to discuss this with you?
Rather, I am here to inform you of what will happen next in Serge.
If you don't cooperate, I don't mind changing someone.
After all, all I want is for the organization of Sel and the Red Wizards to exist and continue to suppress the expansion of the Mulhorand Empire.
As for who will lead, it is not a very important matter at all.
The reason why I came to you first is because you are the most suitable candidate at the moment.
But if you don’t appreciate it, guess what I’m going to do next.”
As these words came out of his mouth, Sazastan's face suddenly became extremely gloomy.
Obviously, he had overlooked one thing just now, which was whether he had the power to refuse.
And the answer is undoubtedly no.
Because the independence of the Red Mage Organization and Sel is essentially anti-theocracy, and can even be said to be anti-God.
Although Prince of Lies Cyric, the pit fiend Gargauth who pretends to be a god, the new god of death Kelemvor, the god of fire element Corsus, the goddess of abuse Lauviata, the beast god Mara, the goddess of night Shar, the goddess of the sea Umberlee and Talona all have a considerable number of believers and churches here.
However, the attitude of the entire upper ruling class of Sel towards God is extremely indifferent, and can even be described as disgust and rejection.
Perhaps it is precisely because of this that when civil war broke out in Cyre, no gods came to save the country, even though countless innocent civilians prayed and pleaded devoutly.
You should know that in the original history, the civil war in Sel lasted for more than a hundred years, and the population structure of the entire country underwent tremendous changes as a result.
The living even need to live under the protection of the Church of Bane in order to survive, instead of worrying about being suddenly pounced on and killed by the undead creatures all over the place.
This means that before declaring that the entire Cyre submits to Bane, the god of tyranny, Sazastan did not have any gods to back him up.
Perhaps this is not a big problem in the struggles between mortals.
After all, the lessons of the turbulent years have made all gods think twice before interfering in mortal affairs, otherwise who knows when Io, the god above all gods, will show up again.
But facing a planeswalker like Zuo Si who can exploit bugs, he will appear very passive, weak and powerless.
Because Zuo Si is not a god in the strict sense, his behavior does not need to be subject to those constraints, just like other lords of the abyss and devil dukes are not subject to those constraints.
However, most of the Abyss Lords and Devil Dukes are not planeswalkers, and cannot easily come to the material plane through the power of sparks.
After a brief silence, Sazastan slowly raised his head and stared at Zuo Si with his slightly shriveled pale eyes, cautiously testing him: "Do you think you can force me to surrender by getting the life box?"
"What else?"
Zuo Si fiddled with this magic item that could provide the wearer with an additional +3 intelligence attribute.
“There may be another spare phylactery or two, but would you bet that I can find this one but not the others?
Besides, is there any necessary connection between your life or death and who I support to become the Red Mage and the ruler of Cyre? Anyway, as long as you disappear for a period of time, your power will naturally collapse.
At that time, any chief who steps forward can complete the internal integration.
After all, there aren't many living people in Sel right now, so it's much easier to manage than before.
So I really advise you not to be ungrateful.
Cooperation is your only way out.
Oh, and by the way, don't take this as a threat or intimidation, but rather as friendly advice.
Because you are not worthy of me using threats and intimidation at all now."
As the last word came out of his mouth, the room fell into silence again.
For a man as intelligent and rational as Sazastan, this is enough.
With his intelligence, he should be able to quickly understand that all of this is cruel reality.
Then what follows is concession, compromise and cooperation.
Since Zuo Si had no intention of expanding his sphere of influence to the east of the continent, the conditions he prepared were not too harsh.
To be precise, he has already built his base in this world, and what remains is to maintain the status quo as much as possible and continue to expand his economic hegemony.
You must know that since the establishment of the economic hegemony of the West Coast Empire, the goddess of wealth Waukin has become a powerful deity with terrifying influence. At the same time, the concept of wealth of many mortals has also changed quietly.
Businessmen have gradually evolved from simply making profits and accumulating wealth to controlling and monopolizing finance, production, raw materials, transportation channels and markets.
This change, which is enough to have a profound impact on the entire continent and even the world, will not only allow Waukeen to sit firmly on the throne of powerful divine power, but also allow him to become a member of the first echelon of powerful divine power from time to time, just like the god of war Tempus, the god of tyranny Bane, the god of storms Tarth, the god of justice Tyr and so on.
Because whenever people talk about money, wealth, and trade, the first thing that comes to mind is always Woking.
This makes her, to some extent, equated with abstract concepts rather than simply existing as a goddess.
As the entire continent of Faerûn and even the planet of Toril continue to become more prosperous and wealthy with the expansion of the West Coast Empire and the Trade Alliance, Waukeen's power will become even stronger.
The two were closely tied together from the beginning of the plan.
Most importantly, compared to military expansion, economic expansion encounters much less resistance and will basically not infringe on the territories of too many other gods.
"What do you want me to do?"
After pondering for a long time, Sazastan finally lowered his head.
He knew that if he resisted to the end, he would not gain even the slightest benefit, but would lose everything he had, even his most precious life.
But surrender can temporarily gain the Red Mage Order and the dictatorship of Cyre, although it may come at a price.
As the saying goes, when faced with two evils, choose the lesser one.
What's more, one of the options is not entirely bad.
Zuo Si nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, you made a wise choice.
My request is simple.
You can make Cyre and the Red Mages your own one-man show.
But they both want to join in and become my spies.
Don't worry, they won't disrupt you or hinder you like the previous chiefs did, but will fully support every decision you make.
But the premise is that you must abide by the agreement with me."
As he spoke, Zuo Si pointed at Demetra Flas and Kalaya who had been standing aside without moving for a long time.
"They are yours? When?"
Sazastan instantly showed an expression of shock and disbelief.
Especially Demetra Flask, the chief, is the real power in Sel.
He had no idea why the other party would betray the Red Robe Mage Organization and join a foreign enemy.
"Since the last time we sent envoys to negotiate with the West Coast Empire."
Demetra Flas took the initiative to give the answer.
"Why?"
Sazastan asked back in great confusion.
Demetra Flas smiled and replied: "At first I just wanted to find an outside aid to ensure a way out in case of fierce internal fighting.
After all, the conflict between you and Aznar Sruol had already completely intensified, and you could have turned against each other and started a war at any time.
I was caught in the middle and my situation was quite dangerous.
But later, my good disciple Kalaya secretly surrendered to the great Majesty Soth, and used various means to drag me down little by little.
In the end, what you see now is that both of us became his spies planted inside the Red Robe Mage.
This is also why those West Coast Empire merchants can always accurately grasp the changes in the strength of both sides, and then sell the most needed weapons and equipment to earn high profits.
At present, the entire parliamentary faction has been basically infiltrated.
As long as he gives the order, those who once opposed you will give up their principles and submit to you without hesitation.
As for those chiefs who cling to power and refuse to let go, there will naturally be people who will help you deal with them.”
Hearing this, Sazastan seemed to have thought of something. His already pale face suddenly became even uglier. He turned around and asked, "You also planted a spy in my place?"
"Haha, how else do you think I got your life box?" Zuo Si asked with a sneer.
"Who is it?"
Sazastan asked in a hurried tone.
You should know that what he is most proud of is the absolute loyalty and obedience of the liches, vampires and other high-level undead under his command.
But now, this false illusion has been shattered.
"You think I'll tell you? Don't be naive!
I want you to live forever in my shadow, immersed in tension, suspicion and anxiety.
Remember, you are not qualified to bargain with me, nor are you able to play those little games of lip service with me.
No matter what you do, it won’t escape my eyes.”
Zuo Si pursed his lips and revealed a very evil smile.
"Besides that? Is there anything else you need me to do?"
Sazastan clenched his dry fists and was obviously extremely angry, but he couldn't do anything about it.
“My request is actually very simple.
First, ensure that the West Coast Empire's trade monopoly in Cel is as unshakable as their current position.
Second, I need you to launch a fierce attack on the Mulhorand Empire immediately after integrating the power of the Red Robe Mages. Use your style during the civil war to kill all the living people in the area north of the Rosen River and transform them into undead, and reduce the population of this country as much as possible.
Third, from now on, there will be no more civilians on the land of Sel, and immigration and population reproduction will not be encouraged. The current status quo can be maintained."
Zuo Si stated his conditions directly.
The first one is obvious: it is a means to consolidate economic hegemony.
As long as the merchants of the West Coast Empire monopolize the trade, Sel will never be able to break free from control and regain independence.
The second is more sinister, aimed at weakening the Mulhorandi Empire and the pantheon they worship.
Not only that!
When Sazastan does something like this, a protracted war will definitely break out with the Mulhorand Empire.
By then, Sel, which had just emerged from civil war, would face an equally powerful external enemy.
In this way, the merchants of the West Coast Empire can take the opportunity to continue selling weapons and equipment to the warring parties and expand their influence to the easternmost part of the continent of Faerun.
You must know that the Mulhorand Empire's attitude towards the West Coast Empire is absolutely hostile, and it has been secretly hindering and destroying the expansion of the Trade Alliance in its surrounding areas.
But once war broke out between them and Sel, they would have to rely on external trade to supplement their own consumption, and eventually relax restrictions on foreign merchants.
The longer the war lasts, the more economically dependent they will become on the trade alliance, and eventually they will unknowingly become an economic vassal of the West Coast Empire.
By the time the discovery is made or the war is over, it is too late.
In particular, the large amount of cheap industrial products and magic items that hit the market destroyed all the small workshops. Even the daily tools such as kitchen knives, sickles, hammers, axes, nails, etc. could not be produced. If the trade was cut off, the consequences would be absolutely catastrophic.
The third is to prevent the resurgence of Cyrene, a country with great potential.
After all, anyone who knows a little about economics knows that without population there is no consumption, and without consumption there is no market.
There is no possibility for an economy to recover if it is completely dependent on external markets.
There is no doubt that Zuo Si is strangling the two most powerful countries in the east of the continent of Furen bit by bit with a rope called economic hegemony.
"Can!"
After hesitating for a few seconds, Sazastan agreed without hesitation.
Because these conditions do not conflict with what he has been planning.
Although he had roughly guessed what Zuo Sixiang was going to do, he didn't care at all.
The reason is simple! Whether it is Sel or the Red Robe Mage Organization, they are just tools for Sazastan to realize his ambitions and wishes.
His real goal had always been to become one of the gods.
"Excellent! I'm glad we've come to an agreement. Now you can have a good chat with your former colleagues. I'm sure you'll have a lot to talk about."
This mysterious and completely unreasonable teleportation ability obviously made Sazastan feel very nervous and headache.
After a brief hesitation, he said to Demetra Flass, "Would you mind telling me what's going on within the Council faction?"
"I'm sorry, I can't tell you anything. Because it would reveal a lot. And I don't want to be killed for saying something I shouldn't have."
Demetra Flas was undoubtedly a very cautious person, and she chose to refuse without even thinking about it.
Tell Sazastan that the Entanglement Symbol has been resurrected inside the Red Mage and secretly established a network? Only if you don't want to live will you do this.
The Lords of the Symbols in Lagun alone were enough to make her give up this idea.
"Well, let's talk about reintegration then."
Seeing that he could not get any useful information, Sazastan decisively chose to change the subject.
Just like that, the two groups of enemies who were originally fighting each other for life and death came together to discuss a plan to unify Cel again.
As for the leaders of other factions, their lives have entered a countdown from this moment on.
And this time they won't have a chance to revive.
Because the hiding places of all the clones have long been clearly investigated by the Entanglement Symbol, people will be sent to clean up all the clones before the operation begins.
…
At the same time, in the dark elf city far below Dragonspear Castle, the double chosen one of the goddess of magic and the dark maiden Eilistraee, Kuruviladron, was standing in the temple with a frown on his face.
同为选民的丽芮尔·班瑞则跟在后面,看上去也格外的紧张和焦虑。
足足过了一分钟,一名卓尔斥候才气喘吁吁的从外面冲进来,上气不接下气的汇报道:“先知,我们已经打探清楚了。从几个星期前,魔索布莱城的女祭司们就失去了与罗丝的联系。现在她们都慌乱成一团,所以才会做出许多匪夷所思的行为。”
“什么?失去了与罗丝的联系?”
葵露猛地抬起头浮现出惊骇之色。
作为选民跟牧师,她当然不可能不知道当牧师和神祇的联系切断意味着什么。
要么是蜘蛛女神罗丝在策划着什么天大的阴谋,要么就是这位女神已经陨落了。
后者可能性显然低到忽略不计,因此答案就只有一个,对方正在谋划着什么。
“是的。
不少失去力量的主母都开始担心自己的权力会受到来自男性的挑衅。
在其他一些卓尔城市已经发生了男性暴动的事情。
甚至还有几座城市被男性法师和战士联手夺取。
他们就像疯了一样开始屠杀所有祭祀,并开始供奉黑暗精灵的阴谋之神维伦。”
斥候没有任何隐瞒,一股脑将自己打听到的消息全部抖落出来。
从脸上的惊魂未定的表情不难看出,他对于这些无比炸裂的信息也是震惊到了无以复加。
因为这极有可能意味着一场黑暗精灵神系的内战。
“我的天呐!女神在上!这……这不会是阴谋之神维伦在向自己的母亲发起挑战吧?”
丽芮尔张大嘴巴说出了自己的猜测。
作为一个从小在魔索布莱城长大的第一家族小公主,她可是太清楚罗丝在黑暗精灵社会中所占据的地位。
如果没有这位神后的压制,整个卓尔社会连最基本的秩序与法律都会不复存在,用不了多久便会陷入到相互仇恨、相互杀戮的死亡漩涡之中。
可葵露却轻轻摇了摇头:“不,不对,女神并未察觉到她哥哥的异动。这次切断联系是蜘蛛女神罗丝主动做出的,而不是其他神祇逼迫她不得不这样做。”
“那您的意思是……”
另外一名女性牧师紧张的握住了剑柄。
“这是一场阴谋! 只是我们还搞不清楚罗丝究竟想要干什么。
但不可否认的是,这肯定会引发一系列连锁反应。
确切地说阴谋之神维伦已经开始煽动信徒向自己的母亲发起挑战了。”
在说这番话的时候,葵露的语气中明显带着一丝兴奋和激动。
因为蛛后是整个黑暗精灵神系中唯一的中等神力,在实力上碾压其余所有的神,理论上没有任何一个神能挑战她对于整个黑暗精灵种族信仰的垄断地位。
可现在,随着罗丝主动切断与牧师的联系,其力量必然会在短时间内迅速衰减。
不光阴谋之神维伦会趁机向蛛后发起攻击,对一直致力于把黑暗精灵从邪恶堕落中拉出来的伊莉丝翠也同样是个千载难逢的好机会。
更何况葵露知道,自家女神在很早以前就开始谋划着弑母,并且还创造了一个法术可以在杀死对方之后瞬间抹除所有人对蛛后的记忆。
这也就意味着很长一段时间内都不会再有人呼唤罗丝的名字将她从星界拉回来。
“那我们现在要怎么做?向幽暗地域那些邪恶的同胞发起反攻吗?”
一名背负着银色利剑的男性站出来询问。
从脸上那道明显的伤疤不难分辨出,他参加过之前那场惨烈的围城战,并且是活下来的精锐战士之一,内心之中对于自己邪恶的同胞充满了憎恨与敌意。
如果可以的话,他希望能率领大军攻陷一座像魔索布莱城这样的卓尔城市,为死去的战友和同伴复仇。
尤其是当听到罗丝的女祭司们失去了力量的来源正是最脆弱的时候,内心立马变得躁动起来。
不光是这位男性战士,不少城市里的高层也都有这样的想法。
毕竟自从那次围剿过后,他们可是一刻也没敢闲着,不断借助西海岸帝国和贸易同盟的支援武装自己。
眼下这座地下城市里已经有了整整一万五千人的军队,以及大量像火炮、火枪、炸药桶之类的热武器,由牧师、法师和术士构建的魔法体系也开始运转。
可以说伊莉丝翠已经有了一支由于自己信徒组建起来的真正军队,可以在野战中战胜击溃任何一座卓尔城市的大军。
不仅如此!
甚至还拥有强大的攻城能力,彻底推平一两座中小型的城市。
对于一群长期受到压抑、迫害的人来说,当获得力量强大起来之后,最想干的事情是什么? 答案显而易见,就是去找曾经奴役、压迫自己的仇人报复回来。
所以甚至都不用做任何动员,这些信奉伊莉丝翠的黑暗精灵就已经跃跃欲试想要发起一场大反攻。
“不,千万别着急,现在还不是发动反攻的时候。女神已经给了我启示,接下来我们要派人前往魔索布莱城去完成一项重要的使命。”
葵露抬起手制止了这些信徒们想要发动战争的渴望。
“前往魔索布莱城?”
丽芮尔脸上浮现出差异的表情。
葵露笑着点了点头:“没错。而且女神钦点了你作为她的使者。”
“可……可我要是回去了很容易就会被认出来。毕竟我在魔索布莱城可是不折不扣的名人,几乎所有的黑暗精灵都认识我。”
丽芮尔眼神中明显透露出紧张跟慌乱。
“放松点,我又没说让你一个人回去。事实上女神已经帮你找好了帮手,他就在魔索布莱城内等待你的到来。”
说罢,葵露捧起卓尔精灵少女精致美丽的脸庞,在其额头上轻轻亲吻了一下,然后贴在耳边低语道:“别忘了,你可是得到了索斯的庇护,没有谁敢真正把你怎么样。”
“可他都已经很久没有来探望过我了。”
丽芮尔的语气中充满了幽怨。
“呵呵,那是因为你一直都很安全。可要是你遇到危险呢?说不定他就会突然降临,届时你们就能见面了。”葵露抚摸着少女的头发调笑道。
“真的?那我可得好好计划一下这趟旅程了。”
丽芮尔显然信以为真,两眼瞬间微微放光,很快便三步并两步跑出神殿冲向自己居住的房子。
随着她的离开,神殿内的其他人很快也就地解散各忙各的去了。
毕竟随着人口与贸易的增长,这座地下场城市早已成为了地底世界与地表世界的枢纽。
各种来自地下世界不同种族、势力的商队汇聚于此,或是出售自己带来的特产、或是采购地底世界最匮乏的食物或其他商品。
总之,各种摩擦、纠纷、打架斗殴乃至厮杀都时有发生。
光是处理这些事情就需要花费大量的时间跟精力。
等所有人都离开之后,神像上突然降下一缕月光,随后一名浑身赤裸的绝美黑暗精灵女性就这样出现在葵露的面前。
后者赶忙低下头用极低的声音问候道:“欢迎您的到来,伟大的女神。”
“你我之间不用这么客气。你应该知道,我一直都把你当成自己的孩子。”
伊莉丝翠张开双臂将自己的选民抱在怀中。
她这句话可不是乱说的,而是涉及到当年与二代魔法女神密斯特拉之间的小秘密。
众所周知,二代魔法女神通过降临在凡人女子的身上,生下了七个拥有自己血脉力量的女孩,这七个女孩就是大名鼎鼎的北地七姐妹。
但人们所不知道的是,在生最后一个的时候,她所附身的凡人已经耗尽了自己的生命力,根本无法顺利把最后一个孩子给生出来。
眼看着即将要发生一尸两命的惨案,关键时刻幽暗少女伊莉丝翠现身并释放神力帮忙把最后的孩子给拽了出来。
也正因为有她的参与,所以最后的孩子变成了卓尔精灵的形象。
而这个孩子就是葵露。
正因为这件事情,所以葵露才会成为两位女神共同的选民。
母女二人稍微温存了片刻,葵露很快便挣脱了幽暗少女宽广博大的胸怀,用无比严肃的语气问:“您真的准备好了吗?”
伊莉丝翠非常干脆的点头回答道:“是的,我之前所做的一些准备就是为了这一刻。
母亲正在通过这种方式向我和兄长发出神战的邀请。
就连索斯也曾经说过,她想要统一整个黑暗精灵的信仰。
所以这既是危机又是机遇。
如果把握好就能一举铲除整个黑暗精灵邪恶堕落的根源,让他们重新回归精灵国度阿梵多的怀抱。”
“既然如此,那就让我们放开手脚大干一场吧。”
葵露深吸一口气郑重其事的表态道。
As a daughter, her loyalty and faith to her mother are obviously unshakable, and it is even more impossible for her to suddenly betray her at a critical moment like other dark elves.
After all, killing Rose is not an easy task.
After so much time of corruption, depravity, bloodlust, and darkness, the entire drow race has taken on the shape of the Spider Queen.
Even if all the dark elves were now allowed to freely choose between bloodthirsty cruelty and merciful salvation, most of them would choose the former without hesitation.
There is no way around it. This is determined by years of habits and ideas engraved in society.
Therefore, redeeming the dark elves is not as simple as it sounds. The most important thing is to reverse the education, lies and distorted ideas they have received in traditional society.
Just as Iilistraee and Kuilu were discussing how to take action to test Rose's current condition, in a tavern far away in the city of Menzoberranzan, a male warrior who had hidden himself in a hood slowly raised his head, revealing a pair of lavender pupils.
Without asking, you can tell from the eye-catching pupil color that it is the famous legendary ranger of the North - Drizzt Do'Urden.
Although he had made up his mind long ago that he would never return to this hometown full of sin and oppression.
But after learning what happened here and the dark girl Eilistraee's ambition to redeem her compatriots, he chose to come back.
Because he believed that if his father Zaknafein were still alive, he would make the same choice.
After all, eradicating Rose's evil beliefs and her control over the entire dark elf society is the common wish of this father and son.
They were tired of having the blood of their compatriots on their hands, tired of watching newborn children grow into cold-blooded warriors, mages, and priests through lies, deception, and oppression.
The dark elf society needs a revolutionary change!
And now is the best opportunity!
Thinking of this, Trist pulled his hood tighter again, stood up and walked straight outside, and soon disappeared into the darkness.
There is no doubt that with Rose's sudden silence, the much-anticipated battle between the Spider Queens has finally begun.
What all the participants don’t know is that there are two bystanders standing in a higher dimension, looking down on every move of the Dark Elf pantheon.
"Don't you plan to help your daughter? You should know that with her current ability, she is no match for your cruel ex-wife." Zuo Si said meaningfully.
Corellon, the main god of the elves, sighed slightly: "Alas - do you think Eilistraee is the only daughter I have? No, strictly speaking, Rose is also my daughter. Because all the elves were created by me, including the entire elven pantheon."
"Oh? So you plan not to interfere in this war of gods at all?"
The corner of Zuo Si's mouth twitched slightly.
Because he knew that what the other party said was right, Rose was indeed a daughter in addition to being an ex-wife.
Including his current wife, the trinity elven goddess Angharras, who is also the daughter of Corellon.
This kind of "my daughter's daughter is still my daughter" behavior of the Paradox war criminal is absolutely incest and evil fatherhood from the perspective of mortal morality.
But it's normal for elves.
Because the overall tendency of the entire elven pantheon is chaotic good.
The biggest feature of the Chaos Camp is that it is not bound by worldly views and pursues absolute freedom from the physical to the mental and spiritual levels.
What's more, Corellon established a stable elven pantheon in order to better protect the entire elven race, not simply to satisfy some of his own ulterior evil desires.
By the way, Corellon is genderless, or he/she has two genders at the same time.
There are rumors that many elven gods were the result of his own actions.
Of course, this is just a rumor.
After all, Corellon existed too long ago, and a prosperous elven kingdom was established long before the crystal wall where the planet Toril was located was born.
Corellon responded in an emotionless tone: "Yes, I will sit here quietly and watch the duel.
Because this was the choice made by Rose, Eilistraee, and Velen themselves.
And I respect their choice.
Compared to this war between gods, I am more curious about how you deal with your offspring.
Aren't you afraid that one day a life-and-death fight will break out between them?"
“No, of course not.
Because as long as I am alive and still possess great power, they can't turn the tables.
But if I die one day, what happens next will naturally have nothing to do with me.
It seems to me that you have spoiled your children so much that they lack the most basic respect for you."
Zuo Si directly pointed out the biggest reason why Rose dared to do such tricks under the nose of the Elf God.
Because the Spider Queen knew that her husband and father would never kill him, exile was the most severe punishment.
It turned out that her guess was correct.
But the only problem was that she didn't expect that the place where she was exiled was actually the bottomless abyss, and her image was also distorted by the influence of the plane into a hideous and terrifying half-human, half-spider form.
This is why she is so hostile to Corellon and the entire elven pantheon.
"Spoil? Perhaps. Tell me, Thors, will you help Eilistraee?"
Corellon turned his head and looked into Zuo Si's eyes.
"Yes! Because I don't want my investment to go to waste."
Zuo Si gave a very straightforward affirmative answer.
No matter from which angle he considered it, he would never allow Rose to monopolize the faith of the dark elves and become a powerful god.