Chapter 165 The pursuers are approaching (continuing five updates, the first update)
“No! It’s not as simple as bandits and monsters! I found an altar dedicated to Talona, the goddess of poison and disease, and it was obvious A sacrificial event was held recently. Judging from the footprints on the ground, there were at least dozens of people."
Jahila told what she saw directly.
As a member of the Harper Alliance, she has a considerable understanding of the evil organizations operating along the west coast of Faeren, or the churches of evil gods.
Especially the Talona Church, which will immediately spread plague as revenge whenever its missionaries are expelled, has always been the target of many Good God Churches and Harpers.
After all, the plague is no ordinary conspiracy. Once it spreads, at least a thousand people will die.
This is also the reason why, except for places like Neverwinter where the lord is a believer of Tyr, the God of Justice, most other cities dare not easily expel Pastor Talona to preach.
Similarly, when Zuo Si heard the name of the goddess of poison and disease, he immediately recalled the warning from the god of suffering, his face suddenly became solemn, and he narrowed his eyes and asked: "Talona Why did the believers gather at the ruins of Tessel Castle? Did they have a secret stronghold here before, or did they gather suddenly? "
"The altar looks new, it should have been established not long ago? . Do you know something?" A trace of doubt flashed in Jahira's eyes.
“If nothing else happens, these followers of Talona should be here to find me.”
Zuo Si didn't try to hide anything and told the truth openly.
Because he is not the only one who knows about this, there is also the paladin lady who believes in Ilmat, the god of suffering.
Given the latter's honest character of answering all questions, he would not keep secrets for him.
"Looking for you? Why? Is the Church of the Goddess of Poison and Disease also participating in the fight for that box?"
A series of guesses flashed through Jaheira's mind instantly.
Perhaps because she has been a member of the Harper Alliance for a long time, she has obviously become a bit of a conspiracy theorist.
Zuo Si shook his head slightly: "No! Of course not! Didn't I just say that their target is me, not the box. Regarding this matter, you can ask Ailuolin . She should know more than me."
"Aroline?"
Jahira turned and glanced at the young girl who was helping to distribute food to the slaves. , frowned subconsciously.
From this reaction, it is easy to see that as a druid and harpist, she cannot get along well with the rigid and inflexible paladin.
After all, the Druid's concept of maintaining the balance of all things itself is in irreconcilable conflict with the absolute order pursued by the Paladins.
In addition, the Harpers' unscrupulous approach to fighting evil is also quite unpopular with the paladins.
So along the way, the two of them didn't have much communication at all, and they just barely knew each other's names.
"That's right! When the caravan was just about to leave Calimport, Elroline conveyed to me the warning from Ilmat, the god of suffering, saying that Talona and her followers were Look for me."
After saying this, Zuo Si ignored the reactions of Jahira and Khalid and walked straight towards the ruins covered with weeds and vines.
With the werewolf girl's excellent sense of smell and tracking skills, he easily found the location of the altar.
On the wall of the ruins, there was a purple triangle emblem hanging, with three amber tears on the emblem.
Without a doubt!
This is the holy symbol of Talona, the goddess of poison and disease in Faerûn.
She was originally a subordinate god of Baal, the god of murder, just like Lauvita, the goddess of pain and torture.
However, since the death of all the three gods of death in the Year of Turbulence, both goddesses have some intention of defecting to Shar, the goddess of the night.
Zuo Si raised his hand and touched the Holy Emblem lightly, and immediately felt as if a pair of eyes were watching him.
Fortunately!
He reacted quickly enough and retracted his hand instantly.
"Master, are you okay?"
Davian, who had transformed from an elite veteran to a dragonborn knight, hurriedly stepped forward and asked.
You don’t need to ask to know that this name was chosen by Zuo Si recently, in order to distinguish it from the newly summoned long-range shooter Huntington.
As for his original name, which has long been forgotten, I am afraid only the owner of the "legacy" knows it. In fact, most creature cards obtained through card drawing, especially intelligent creatures, basically have no names.
It's like when Zuo Si made those orcs, trolls, ogres, half-giants, and snake wizards into creature cards, he didn't care at all what they were called. , let alone waste effort to retain their worthless memories.
"Don't worry, I'm fine, I was just shocked. Talona, the goddess of poison and disease, and the Church of Cyric are still pursuing her. It seems that tonight may not be too peaceful." Zuo Si's eyes Shining with a chilling light.
"You mean... there will be a battle?"
Half-orc Rhett, who finally put on the red dragon armor he had dreamed of, gently touched the frost mithril battle he had just obtained in his hand. Axe, grinning with a cruel and bloodthirsty smile.
Now he is eager to find a powerful opponent to test how powerful his powerful magic equipment is.
“Not necessarily, but I think the possibility is very high.
Don't forget, the caravan wasted four whole days in Mylatma.
It was the third day after we left when Calimport started spreading gossip.
Calculating time, those madmen who believe in the dark sun should also catch up.
The reason why they didn’t take action immediately.
Either it is because there are no suitable opportunities in the city;
Either they were frightened by the chaotic magic storm I created outside Mailatma City, and they are contacting and waiting for more allies to arrive before taking action together.
No matter which reason it is, it means that this battle will not be easy.
After all, these guys are not ignorant, stupid and ignorant monsters, but human beings with wisdom like us, and maybe a considerable number of priests. "
Zuo Si touched his chin and analyzed meaningfully.
After all, Cyric is also a powerful god
Although the management of his church is extremely chaotic, there are many factions within it, and poisoning, assassination, and obstruction of each other happen almost every day.
But none of this means that the quality of church members is poor.
Just the opposite!
Almost all of the guys who survived this extreme "involution" are "talented".
In addition, people in the chaotic evil camp basically have no moral integrity or bottom line. They just do whatever they want to be despicable and insidious.
If you are not careful, you may end up capsizing.
"It doesn't matter!" Alena shrugged nonchalantly. "Anyway, just burn all the enemies you see."
Zuo Si glared at his followers and directly warned: "Be careful! Don't set the valuable goods on the carriage on fire. . Otherwise, you won’t even think about drinking even if you get to Askatra safely. By the way, your spellcasting level was improved during Mailatma, right?”
“That’s right! I am now a LV8 warlock, and I have also learned a fourth-level spell.”
Alena replied in the affirmative with a proud look on her face.
However, Zuo Si did not show any happy expression when he heard the news. Instead, he continued to ask: "Could the fourth-ring spell you learned be [Fire Wall Technique]?"
"How did you guess that?"
Alena blinked in surprise.
“You still need to guess?” Zuo Si rolled his eyes directly. "Open your own spell list and take a good look. Except for the first-level [Magic Missile] and the second-level [Invisibility], which one is not the plastic fire magic. Anyone who is not a fool knows that every time you upgrade , there is almost a 90% chance of getting a new fire spell.”
Pfft!
Orc Rhett couldn't help laughing.
Alena herself was completely speechless...
(End of this chapter)