Chapter 43 Dinner Time
With the mage level and spell slots, you can naturally start to move from theory to practice.
Due to the highly similar magic theories in the two worlds, some of the spell models differ by less than 5%, and some even have the same names and effects.
So Zuo Si, who has a solid theoretical foundation, learns very quickly.
In just a few hours, he had used the [Increase Resistance], [Detect Poison], [Detect Magic], [Read Magic], [Stun], and [Flash] in the Zero Ring Spell. ], [Light Technique], [Freeze Ray], [Lightning Tremor], [Sudden Shock], [Strike the Undead], [Mage's Hand], [Messaging Technique], [Arrow Shooting Technique], [Arcane Mark] , [Magic Tricks] and a series of other spells are all mastered.
Although the proficiency is still low, at least it can be released while maintaining concentration.
Although these spells consume very little magic power and have almost no ability to cause serious injury or death, they are very practical.
The most typical ones are detection spells, as well as [Messaging], [Repair], and [Scribe], which can provide considerable convenience for daily life.
Especially after learning [Detect Poison], Zuo Si no longer needs to ask the summoned soldiers to test poison for him.
After releasing a magic, it is clear whether there is poison in food and water.
As for [Lightning Tremor], [Flash Technique], [Acid Splash], [Sudden Shock], [Freezing Ray], and [Stun Technique], although they cannot kill people, they can still make them uncomfortable and painful.
This will slow down the enemy's approach and attack speed, buying time for the next action.
[Arrow Shooting Technique] can even launch a crossbow arrow like a light crossbow, hitting a target at a maximum distance of no more than 24 meters.
After learning this magic, you only need to carry a bundle of crossbow bolts, and you can hide in the dark and launch cold arrows.
If you apply some poison that can see blood and seal your throat, the effect will naturally be better.
"Not bad. It seems that this book "From Apprentice to Mage, Spells You Should Master" is really worth it. It actually contains so many zero-level spells."
Zuo Si put down the slightly heavy book in his hand. A very happy expression appeared on his face.
Although the value of the zero-ring trick itself is not high, and even the lowest level mage can master a few or even a dozen, it still makes people feel that the money is well spent.
Just when he was about to turn his attention to those more difficult and powerful first-level spells, his stomach suddenly made a growling sound.
When I raised my head and looked out the window, it turned out that the sky had already darkened unconsciously.
Zuo Si, who was addicted to practicing magic, had not eaten anything for almost six or seven hours and only drank a little local distinctive mint tea.
"Master, it's time for us to have dinner." The soldier took the opportunity to remind him.
"Okay, let's go fill our stomachs first."
Zuo Si nodded and quickly put the books on the table and the notes he had recorded into his head. Stuff it into your satchel.
Due to the boldness and rampage of the halfling thieves in Calimport, he did not dare to leave these valuable things in the room.
Otherwise, when you come back, you will find that you have been visited by thieves, and you may not even have a place to cry.
After packing their things, the two quickly left the room and followed the creaking wooden stairs to the lobby on the first floor.
I don’t know when this place has become crowded.
A large number of sailors who had just stepped off the ship, as well as workers who had been busy for the day, gathered in groups.
While drinking cheap watered-down beer, they ate a simple set meal of two copper coins each.
This so-called "set meal" is basically a plate of cold cuts of meat that have been there for who knows how long but have not gone bad;
a bowl of unshelled shrimp, seaweed and small clam meat. Chowder;
Two of the cheapest and not very fresh herrings;
The final staple food was a piece of hard black bread that could almost be used as a brick.
If you don’t eat in the soup, your teeth will be damaged.
Watered down cheap beer costs an additional copper coin.
Except for the slums and slaves, this is the most realistic portrayal of the lower class people in Calimport.
Although life is not a good one and I cannot save much, there is still no problem in filling my stomach.
Seeing Zuo Si walking down the stairs, the hotel owner immediately rushed out from the counter, bent down and bowed deeply.
“Good evening, Your Excellency Soth.
What do you plan to have for dinner tonight?
We just got a batch of fresh oysters here. It's delicious whether eaten raw with dipping sauce or grilled with garlic, minced ginger and some other spices.
Also, today’s specials are steamed mackerel and peppery lamb soup.
I guarantee that the mackerel was fished out of the sea in the afternoon, and the lamb was freshly killed at noon. It is absolutely clean and hygienic. ”
Obviously, the reason why he was so attentive was entirely because of the instructions from the leader of the Thieves Guild - Apke.
Although the hotel owner does not know the relationship between the two.
But from the attitude shown by Apke when they had dinner together last time, he knew that no matter what the relationship between the two parties was, he would never offend him.
“Then some more grilled oysters, a big plate of steamed mackerel, a steaming pot of peppery lamb soup, and some soft, fresh white bread.
Remember to put more Green onions!
The bread must be soft enough!
For drinks, instead of alcohol, have some freshly squeezed coconut juice or lemon juice with honey.
In addition, prepare the same dinner to be delivered to the gentleman in the room next to me, and let the person who delivers the meal feed him.
Finally bring enough fresh meat and fish to feed my pets. ”
After that, Zuo Si took out a gold coin and handed it to the other party, and then went straight to the window seat reserved for himself.
Seeing the golden light emitting from the coin in his hand and feeling the weight, which was heavier than any metal of the same volume, the innkeeper suddenly beamed.
Yelling at the top of his lungs at his employees, telling them to move more quickly.
Especially in the kitchen, even if you put down the work at hand first, you must definitely prepare and serve the food Zuo Si ordered within fifteen minutes.
As for those poor people who can only afford a cheap meal for two coppers a piece and a cup of watered beer for one copper, let them wait first.
After all, the hotel owner knows very well who should be given priority between the guests who only spend three or five copper coins per meal and the guests who spend one gold coin per meal.
Soon, in the eyes of others full of surprise, envy and jealousy, several large plates of food with tempting aroma were served.
Especially the oysters grilled with garlic, minced ginger and spices, which will make those who have never tasted the taste of spices want to get excited.
Coupled with the fact that Zuo Si looked like a boy of about ten years old, some people even had the idea of going all out to grab a piece.
But it didn’t take long before they were forced to regain their senses.
Because the soldier half pulled out the dagger with a cold light from his waist, and at the same time swept the hall with his sharp eyes.
"Damn it! Which nobleman or young master of a wealthy businessman is this? He even brought a guard with him when he went out."
A middle-aged man with a beard and a fleshy face cursed in a low voice.
A man next to him who also looked quite ugly rolled his eyes angrily and said sarcastically: "You want to do it?
Stop dreaming!
It is said that a few days ago, many people saw this boy walking into this hotel with Chief Aipke and having a meal
I guarantee that if you rob him.
Whether successful or not, the body will be hung on the wall to dry within a few hours. ”
“That’s right! Be careful, you have your life to make money but not your life to spend it. ”
Another younger man also nodded in agreement.
It is common sense not to provoke the Thieves Guild in order to make a living in Calim Port.
Except for the dark elf ranger Drizzt Do'Urden, who successfully defeated a thieves guild with a few powerful partners, so far no other person has been able to survive after provoking the thieves guild. of leaving.
A few months ago, a paladin of the God of Justice had a conflict with a thieves guild in order to save a child who was forced to become a slave because he could not pay off his debts.
As a result, just three days later, the body of the paladin was found in the sewer.
This shows how powerful the Thieves Guild has become in this city. Even the temple is helpless against them.
(End of this chapter)