Chapter 105: Warning from the God of Suffering (continues with the first update of the fifth update, please subscribe)
In the early morning, it was just dawn.
A huge caravan has gathered at Calim Port’s north gate connecting the interior.
The number of slaves alone reached more than one hundred and fifty.
In addition, there are some civilians with experience or special skills who are hired, as well as a mercenary team responsible for security along the way.
As for the camels used to carry goods and supplies, there were an astonishing number of thousands.
At a glance, they are so densely packed that they almost occupy the entire open space outside the city gate.
Fortunately, there are no adventurers, pedestrians or business travelers coming in or out at this time, otherwise it would definitely cause serious traffic jams.
As the owner and leader of the caravan, Bernard was standing on the roadside looking towards the streets inside the city gate.
Seeing this, the old Captain Bass who came to see him off immediately comforted him in a low voice: "Don't worry, there is still half an hour before the agreed time. With your character, Mr. Soss will definitely not be late. ”
"I know.
But the problem is, I don't know why I am always full of uneasiness in my heart.
After all, this journey is too dangerous, no one knows what will happen.< br>
What's more, I still can't figure out why Isadora suddenly wanted to kill all her brothers and sisters, including me.
After all, she is only twelve years old. Even if you succeed in inheriting the Chamber of Commerce, you will not be able to keep the fruits of your victory
Those greedy guys in Askatra will use all kinds of means to swallow it up, leaving not even a bit of dregs left. ”
Bernard expressed his inner thoughts with a bitter look on his face.
You must know that during the recent period, he has hardly been able to sleep peacefully at night. Basically, I am either suffering from insomnia or waking up from a terrible nightmare.
My hair is falling out in handfuls.
I am still in my early thirties, and my hairline has become quite dangerous.
If things continue to develop at this rate, it is estimated that in another seven or eight years, we will be 100% bald or become bald.
Of course, Bernard doesn't care whether he will go bald in middle age.
What he really cares about is what the youngest sister is thinking, and how to ensure that her father does not discover her after getting rid of all her brothers and sisters.
Or...
Isadora also wants to kill her father who has controlled the Chamber of Commerce for more than thirty years?
Bernard couldn't help but tremble all over when he thought of that scene of "a loving father and a filial daughter."
"Calm down! Things haven't gotten to the worst for you yet.
And Amn law stipulates that the eldest son has the highest priority in inheritance.
Female only if there is no one in the family Only direct male members are eligible to inherit the family property.
So as long as you are still alive and can return to Ascaltra safely, you can win the final victory in this battle. ”
Old Bass patted his employer's shoulder hard to encourage him.
Because he is now a grasshopper tied to the other party on a rope, and there is no way out behind him.
Either the Jedi make a comeback and take back the Chamber of Commerce and become a "hero", or they die on the way back and become a cold corpse.
"I hope so! Remember to sail again in a month and try to arrive at Ascaltra with the caravan. In addition, find a way to keep those sailors in Port Calim. It doesn't matter if you spend more money. I I don’t want them to spread the news about what happened on the desert island after they go back.”
While saying this, Bernard’s face became very cold.
Although he knew very well that he was wrong to abandon the sailors.
But out of the instinct to protect the reputation of the Chamber of Commerce, the family and himself, he is still prepared to do some disgusting and disgusting things.
However, as a businessman, Bernard does not intend to use violence, threats, kidnapping or other means. Just the opposite!
His plan is to use money to buy some pretty local women, and then seduce the sailors to "voluntarily" stay in Calim Port.
As for what will happen after the merchant ship sets off, that is none of his business.
Old Bass nodded with a serious expression: "Don't worry, even if I empty out my pension, I will never allow any of them to return to Ascatla."
Just now. When Bernard was about to say something, he suddenly saw several people riding camels slowly passing through the city gate.
The leader was surprisingly none other than Zuo Si himself.
But he was not riding a camel by himself, but riding one with Alena.
After all, riding a camel and riding a horse are two completely different things.
What's more, the camels here in Calim Port are all single-humped. It's not easy to sit firmly without a certain level of riding skills.
When he saw Bernard standing outside the city gate waiting for a long time, Zuo Si immediately said in a slightly apologetic tone: "I'm sorry, I encountered an unexpected situation when I set out just now, so I was slightly delayed. A few minutes."
"Unexpected situation?"
The businessman subconsciously glanced at the team behind him and immediately noticed an additional woman wearing armor and a white sun cloak.
Out of subconscious vigilance, he immediately asked in an uncertain tone: "Who is this lady?"
"Her name is Aroline. She is a paladin who serves Ilmat, the god of suffering. For some reason, you must follow me and you won't be able to drive her away no matter what, but don't worry, I have made a three-part agreement with her and will never interfere with anything in the caravan," Zuo Si explained helplessly.
He simply couldn't believe that this young girl who had been blocking the door in the lobby on the first floor of the hotel for two days actually dared to follow her alone without any fear.
As for the purpose, Ai LuoLin did not hide anything and said it all directly and openly.
As we all know, paladins cannot lie.
Especially lying in the name of God will inevitably lead to corruption.
Although Zuo Si felt a little strange that Ilmat, the God of Suffering, knew that he contained terrible viruses and bacteria in his body.
But considering the god's alignment, priesthood and teachings, as well as the important information provided, he decided to take the young paladin with him just in case.
You must know that the gods of Faerûn are not those "false gods" who say one thing on the surface and do another secretly.
What they do will never deviate from their own ideas, philosophy and values, instead of being driven and tempted by interests like ordinary people.
This also means that the gods of the good camp are truly kind from the bottom of their hearts, and the gods of the evil camp are also truly evil.
In addition, Ilmat's image has always been known for his honesty, gentleness, calmness, friendliness, and perseverance. He is a well-known "good old god" in Faerun.
Although its believers and followers may look a little weird, they have never done any bad deeds.
So Zuo Si feels that it is better to take this god’s warning seriously.
Because he really wants to find out what the so-called "powerful evil force shrouding this land" refers to, and why it is targeting him.
As for the goddess of poison and disease, Talona's followers are also looking for him, so it's not something to make a fuss about.
God is basically omniscient and omnipotent in his own clerical field.
The moment Zuo Si entered Faerun, Talona, known as the "Mother of All Plagues", should have noticed the deadly mutated viruses and bacteria carried in his body.
If it weren’t for the turbulent years, the lessons of many gods’ sudden deaths would have been too tragic.
And in order to allow the gods to better perform their duties, the god Io personally modified some of the rules between faith and divine power.
He estimated that this willful goddess might have directly descended into her incarnation long ago.
(End of this chapter)