A sneeze destroys a magical civilization

Shaping silver fire into ray-like arrows of pure energy is the most basic use of this special ability by almost all the chosen ones of the Magic Goddess.

Because it has no threshold, it only requires a standard casting action to complete all preparations in an instant.

Its basic range is as high as 120 meters, which is almost the same as ordinary long-range bombing spells such as fireballs, lightning, and magic missiles.

This means that before the enemy chants a spell to attack the chosen ones of the Magic Goddess, these guys will be the first to bear the burning of the silver rocket arrows.

What's even more terrible is that the power of the energy arrows formed by the silver fire continues to increase according to the increase in spellcasting level (each arcane spellcasting level is 1D6), half of the damage attribute is fire, and the other half is magical energy.

Therefore, a mage whose level is not high enough cannot carry out effective defense at all. At best, he can only resist and absorb part of the fire damage, and all magic energy damage must be absorbed.

With Elminster's mage level of LV29, even taking the middle value of the silver rocket's damage, he can severely damage a Berserker or a Bewitched Demon in an instant, and kill one of them in two or three hits.

If you are lucky and hit the highest damage, you can take away the Berserker that can easily slaughter a human army with one shot.

Even if the latter has certain magic and fire resistance at the same time, it is no exception.

Therefore, this is also the reason why many powerful people on the continent of Faerûn clearly have high levels of arcane spellcasting, but are still unwilling to become enemies of the chosen ones of the Goddess of Magic.

Even if they become enemies, they should try their best not to have a direct conflict.

It's not that they don't want to defeat these voters with such great reputations, but they really don't have a good way to deal with Silver Fire's cheating ability.

In many battles, the chosen ones of the Goddess of Magic only need to keep releasing the silver rocket arrows in this simplest way, and they can easily kill most of the enemies.

Looking at the silver rocket flying towards him, Kurremos was obviously well prepared and quickly completed the nine-ring magic [Mana Absorption].

In the blink of an eye, an energy shield appeared out of thin air, directly absorbing the silver fire and disappearing without a trace.

The next second...

An arc force field composed of energy struck Elminster's position with thunderous force.

boom! ! ! ! ! ! !

Accompanied by deafening sounds, vibrations, and flying dust and leaves, the entire ground was forcibly smashed into a terrifying gully three to four meters deep.

Fortunately, Elminster himself triggered the short-distance teleportation in time, otherwise even if he was not killed immediately, he would probably fall to the ground or even become disabled under the heavy injuries.

From the horrified expression on his face, it is easy to see what a huge threat the counterattack "Old Duozi" just made to him.

Especially [Mana Absorption], an unpopular protection magic that is not known and mastered by most mages, is one of the very few spells that can truly and completely absorb the damage of silver fire.

Not only that!

It can also absorb and utilize the energy of all spells that target itself, and then in turn complete its own spells instantly to counterattack. It is a top-level magic that truly integrates offense and defense.

To master this spell, you not only need a strong enough background, but you also must have extremely high arcane magic talent.

Usually, it can only be mastered after reaching astonishing attainments in both the prepared arcane professions (such as the mage) and the spontaneous arcane professions (such as the warlock).

In addition, the attack spell completed by the opponent with the help of [Mana Absorption] is very likely to be the equally rare nine-ring energy evocation magic [Force Field Whip], and it is also a linear attack that can cause greater destructive power after changing its form. .

In just one brief round of fighting, Elminster raised the mysterious enemy that suddenly appeared in front of him to the same level as Manson and Sazastan.

To be precise, it is at least one or two levels higher than Manson.

Because in the head-to-head confrontation, Manson never posed a real threat to him, and the only record of being killed was the result of the opponent after a series of conspiracies and sneak attacks.

There is no doubt that the vigilant and fearful eyes of the great sage of Shadow Valley greatly satisfied Kurremos' self-esteem. He grinned and said in a proud tone: "Ah! You are angry, and there is a strong anger in your heart. mood.

Someone once told me that when a person is angry and eager to use force, there are usually only two reasons.

The first is that core interests have been violated, and the second is that the mask of hypocrisy has been blown away, leading to anger.

If you don't mind, could you tell me what kind of anger you are feeling right now?

Or is it part of both? "

"You were deliberately trying to piss me off from the beginning? Why did you do this?"

Elminster slowly calmed down and began to try to analyze who this mysterious guy in front of him was.

In his opinion, arcane spell casters like this should definitely not be unknown people.

“I made my intention clear from the beginning, which was to keep you here and stall for a little while.

Of course, it would be better if you could play with me and kill the boring time for a while.

After all, many people have tried to kill you before, and some have even succeeded.

But the result is that you were resurrected again and again by the goddess of magic soon after.

So killing you is a typically thankless task, and may even trigger hostility, hatred and siege from other voters.

I'm not that stupid, and I won't take huge risks to offend the great goddess of magic.

The only thing I want is for you and the Harper Alliance you founded to disappear from the Northland forever, ushering in a new era, an era that does not belong to you. "

As these words blurted out, Kurremos suddenly opened his arms and released the surging magical power in his body, starting with a series of instant super magic.

Regardless of the speed or power, Elminster's pupils suddenly dilated, and there was no time to counterattack or cast protective spells to fight.

He could only grit his teeth and release a protective light ball composed of silver fire to absorb it.

But after the silver fire was transformed into a specific fixed form, he could no longer release energy arrows, and he could no longer change the shape and characteristics of the silver fire within seventy minutes.

Obviously, what "Bringing a Dutiful Son" is using at this moment is the unique special ability [Arcane Synchrony] of the advanced profession [Arcane Follower].

Its function is to allow arcane followers to sacrifice the spell slots of a certain arcane spellcasting profession so that the spells released by another arcane spellcasting profession can immediately gain supermagic effects, without the need to prepare and memorize in advance.

for example.

If an arcane follower has the professional levels of both a mage and a warlock, then he can sacrifice a third-level spell slot of the warlock to allow a certain first-level spell of the mage to gain a powerful spell effect.

The reverse is also true.

This also means that Kurremos, who has reached the legendary level of both wizard and warlock, can instantly cast any spell within the fifth ring as needed.

When necessary, you can even further use spell slots above tenth level to instantly cast sixth, seventh or even eighth-level magic without any preparation at all.

In a spell duel, you don't have to think about it to know what a terrifying advantage you can get.

In addition, arcane followers also have the [Arcane Origin] ability, which allows them to select a known spell from the mage profession at even-numbered levels such as LV2 and LV4, and add it to the sorcerer's spellcasting list.

In other words, it makes up for the disadvantage that the warlock originally mastered a relatively small number of spells.

In addition, this profession can obtain [Arcane Power] from LV1, which allows the level of the mage and warlock to be improved at the same time except LV1, LV4 and LV7, just like the [Mystic] profession improves the level of the mage and priest at the same time.

The three levels of LV1, LV4 and LV7 can only upgrade the lower level of the mage and warlock professions.

If [Mystic] is regarded as a dual practitioner of divine magic and arcane magic;

[Spiritual Arcanist] is regarded as a dual practitioner of spiritual power and arcana;

Then [Arcane Follower] is a typical dual cultivation of a mage and a warlock, fully displaying the ever-changing characteristics of arcane power.

With the amazing spell slots obtained from the warlock side, coupled with the wide variety of magic mastered by the mage side, Arcane followers have almost no shortcomings in magic.

They can either release a large amount of super magic spells in a short period of time to drown their opponents, or they can use more spell slots to exhaust their opponents bit by bit, and finally launch a fatal blow.

Although Elminster has encountered various enemies for more than a thousand years, and even faced gods and god-like powers at some special moments.

But this is obviously the first time to fight an arcane follower who has both warlock and mage levels across the legendary level.

Due to insufficient information and no relevant experience at all, he fell into a passive position at the first opportunity and had no choice but to use the Silver Fire Shield ability.

It is known that Elminster's Silverfire Shield is a simplified and inferior version of the Silverfire Shield invented by Sammaster.

It can only provide protection within a certain range, but cannot enhance the power of the silver fire, let alone use the silver fire attack while the shield is in effect.

In this regard, Sammaster, who has systematically studied Silver Fire at the magical level, is the real expert.

Not only can this madman use silver fire to create an extremely effective fireball effect that ignores all immunity and resistance, but the silver fire produced after the fireball explodes can also absorb the magic attached to the surface of all creatures and objects that touch it.

In other words, this spell successfully combines large-scale killing and demon-breaking effects.

In addition, Sammaster also invented the idea of ​​attaching silver fire to his hands to form an effect similar to the electric claw technique for fighting. He also used the silver fire to create traps to attract the enemy's attacks, and then used the silver fire to devour and shoot at himself. The spell will eventually inject the absorbed energy into the prepared spell, giving it additional strengthening.

So at this moment Elminster is obviously in a dilemma.

Because he was previously affected by [Energy Absorption Spell], his current effective spellcasting level is only LV25, and his spell spell position will definitely not be Culremus's opponent.

Any spell that requires chanting may be countered by the opponent in an instant.

The final result of fighting is that in the constant counterattack, one's spell slots are exhausted bit by bit.

You can avoid counterattack and keep hiding in the silver fire shield like a coward. In this way, precious time will be wasted bit by bit, and you will completely fall into the delay trap prepared by the enemy in advance.

What's even more terrible is that there are two extremely dangerous guys next to Kurremos who are eyeing him and may take action at any time.

Now how to do?

Summon other constituents to help?

Elminster was caught in a dilemma.

The most important thing is that because he can't figure out the identity of his opponent, he dare not easily drag several other important allies into the water, in case the situation develops in a worse direction.

After a brief confrontation, the two sides once again fell into a confrontation.

Although Culremus has a high desire to fight, facing the shield created by the silver fire, the magic attack cannot take effect at all.

Unless he is willing to transform into a giant dragon and rush forward to fight hand to hand, he can only stare at him now.

But fortunately, holding back the great sage of Shadow Valley would be considered a success for the entire plan.

Therefore, the Purgatory Brass Dragon was not in a hurry, and still maintained a slightly mocking and arrogant expression, waiting patiently for its opponent to make a move.

Just when the atmosphere began to become more and more depressing and tense, a portal suddenly opened out of thin air.

When he saw clearly the person coming from the other side of the portal, Elminster instantly broke through his defenses, stared in both eyes and shouted sternly: "Hared! Is all this your conspiracy and revenge?"

You don't need to ask to know that the person who teleported over was none other than Harid III, who had served as his secretary.

But this man just glanced at the Great Sage of Shadow Valley with disdain and disdain, and then walked straight to Culremus and said in a tone without any emotion: "It's completely over with Miraba.

Twelve high-ranking Harpers were killed by Scar Klaus, and not a single one escaped by chance.

Our people have begun to clear the remaining items on the list in various towns, and I believe there will be results soon.

From now on, the activities of the Harper Alliance in the Northland will be completely ended.

Now, it's time to clean up the mess.

After all, the owner doesn't want a major mining town that produces all kinds of magical metals and gems to be destroyed. "

"Well done! It seems that the famous Elminster and his follower the Harper are no big deal. They are still under our control."

While saying this, Kurremos deliberately looked at the old man not far away with provocative eyes.

Since Hared III did not lower his volume, what he just said was clearly heard by everyone present.

The moment Elminster heard the news, his heart suddenly sank into the valley. His face, which was already full of wrinkles, suddenly looked more than ten years older. His hands were clenched tightly in his fists, and his whole body exuded a mixed feeling. With emotions of anger and sadness.

Because he understood that it was his wrong judgment that led to the death of these Harpers and the overall defeat in the North.

Hared III pursed his lips and responded with a sneer: "Isn't this a matter of course?

It is not surprising that an arrogant, conceited, self-impressed, self-righteous hypocrite like the Harper is swept into the dustbin of history.

Looking at the disgusting attitude of most people in the North towards them, we know that our victory is inevitable.

Okay, don't continue talking nonsense here, you should hurry up and deal with Klaus.

He has been greatly weakened by the previous Harper leaders, and now is a good time to kill them all. "

"Are you sure you can handle the situation here?"

Kurremus touched his chin and asked in an uncertain tone.

He was a little worried that if he left, the angry Elminster would kill his ally to vent his anger.

After all, in the eyes of most people, traitors are much more hateful than enemies.

Especially the traitors who caused such huge casualties and the total defeat of the Harpers Alliance in the North.

But Hared III shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly: “It doesn’t matter.

It would be best to kill me.

Because from the moment he kills me, I will completely become his biggest demon and a scar that will never heal for the rest of his life.

That's why I do these things to keep stimulating him.

The master once said that anger and impulse are like devils hidden deep in everyone's heart.

All I had to do was activate these two demons, and then watch with my own eyes the Great Sage of Shadow Valley go from being admired by everyone to being shouted at by everyone.

Dear Elminster, I know that you must hate me so much now that you can't help but want to kill me personally to avenge those dead Harpers.

It doesn't matter, you can do whatever you want.

I promise not to resist in any way, let alone let others protect me.

After all, dying in your hands is my lifelong pursuit. "

As he spoke, Harid III opened his arms like a martyr, with an expression of distortion and hatred on his face.

The kind of fanaticism that was so twisted that words couldn't describe it even made "the filial son" Kurremos feel his scalp numb.

When the distance between the two of them got closer and closer, until they were almost face to face, Elminster suddenly burst out, raised his fist and hit the former clerk in the face with a loud bang. On, he smashed and roared: "Why?

Why are you doing this?

Those harpists clearly have nothing to do with our feud!

They are all innocent!

Some even risked their lives more than once to disrupt the evil forces' plot!

But now they are all dead!

Just because of your ridiculous obsession and hatred of me! "

Harid III was beaten until his face was covered with blood, his nose was completely collapsed, one of his eyeballs exploded on the spot, and he even lost several teeth. Instead of screaming in pain, Harid III acted as unscrupulously as a madman. Laugh wildly.

“Hahahahaha!

That’s right!

That’s right!

That's it!

Come on, vent your anger on me!

try harder!

Haven't you eaten?

Better to beat me to death to avenge those dead Harpers!

Let me see if you can still stick to your so-called principles when close people around you die one after another, and finally you are left alone. "

Upon hearing these words, Elminster's blood-stained and slightly trembling fists finally stopped. His breathing became extremely rapid in an instant, and he was only a hair away from the collapse of his sanity and falling into madness.

But in the end, he still didn't let himself cross the threshold and pushed Harid III to the ground.

When Harid III saw this scene, he immediately showed a disappointed expression, struggled to get up from the ground and spat hard with blood.

"Bah! You are such a waste!

What a disappointment!

After losing so much, the only revenge you can give me, a murderer, is a pitiful beating?

All right!

Since you still refuse to take off your hypocritical mask, how about let's play something more exciting?

For example, let Stormy Silverhand be released into the torture chamber, have her taste the most vicious torture instrument in the world, and then extract her soul and torture her repeatedly until her spirit completely collapses. "

"you dare!!"

Elminster's anger that he had finally suppressed was ignited once, and he rushed forward and grabbed Hared III's collar, which was stained red with blood.

Just when the latter wanted to say something to continue stimulating the other party, a slightly lazy voice suddenly echoed in everyone's ears.

"That's enough. Let's end today's battle here. There is no need to continue spreading endlessly.

What's more, this is a small conflict between Elminster and I, and there is no need to involve other voters.

You know, I am also one of the chosen ones of the Magic Goddess. "

Following the direction of the sound, everyone saw Zuo Si who had appeared under a pine tree at some point.

I saw that he did not chant any spells, and just snapped his fingers to release the Storm Silver Hands who had just been exiled by the confinement technique.

Since the latter was ambushed and imprisoned from the beginning, he had no idea what happened. After being released, he blinked in confusion.

However, Elminster did not have time to explain to Storm Silverhand at the moment. He directly raised his head and stared at Zuo Si and asked: "So you planned all of this? From the first conflict between Klaus and the Harper , we fell into the trap you carefully weaved?"

"No, no, no, I'm very busy and don't have that much time to play with you and the Harper Alliance you founded.

This operation was entirely planned and led by Harid III.

It was he who connected forces including the Dragon Cult and the Zhentarim.

At best, I provided only a minimal amount of help.

There is no way, why did you offend so many people before?

After losing the support of the people in the north, the poor Harper alone can't achieve anything. "

Zuo Si put out a cruel fact very simply.

In fact, due to the establishment of the Trade Alliance and the changes in the thoughts, values, and ideologies of the Northland people on a large scale, the Harpers' concept of balance has lost its market, and its decline and demise are almost inevitable.

Even if you ignore it, the Harper Alliance's power will shrink sharply in a few years, and eventually it will become a fringe force that cannot have an impact on the overall situation, or it will perish in the constant confrontation with the expansion of civilization.

This is a historic trend and an undisguised conspiracy.

For Zuo Si, whether it is Elminster or the Harper Alliance, they have actually lost the qualification to be his enemy.

The opponent may cause some minor trouble within a certain range, but it is still far from becoming a real threat.

Especially when the third-generation magic goddess Midnight has clearly taken her side.

"Then why do you suddenly stand up to stop him now? Wouldn't it be more beneficial to you to watch him escalate the situation?" Elminster frowned and continued to ask.

Zuo Si smiled and replied: "This involves the issue of identity.

You should know that I have many identities, including the chosen one of the gods, the monarch of the West Coast Empire, a planeswalker, the lord of the ninth level of Baator Hell, and so on.

Each identity has a corresponding position.

Among them, there is only one person closely related to the Northland, and that is the emperor of the empire.

This is a very typical political identity, so the gains and losses must be measured from a political perspective.

You know what’s important in politics? "

"What is it?"

Elminster asked very cooperatively.

After all, although he has lived for more than a thousand years, he has lived most of his life in the era of loose political alliances with many city-states and noble territories, and he has not much concept of a huge and complex country.

Nor do they understand the complex operating rules behind it, as well as the tendencies that various forces may show in internal and external struggles.

Zuo Si meaningfully explained: “It’s about learning to compromise and stop in moderation.

Especially when it comes to war, we must clearly understand that war is just a continuation of politics and a tool to achieve political goals.

It is always a last resort resort.

It is best never to go to war when there are other ways to achieve the political goal.

Just like this battle with the Harper Alliance in the North, I have achieved the result of crushing your power and driving it out.

Therefore, there is no need to continue to expand. It will not benefit the empire at all and will only continue to increase costs and expenses.

So out of rational judgment, I think it’s time to draw a break.

If the Harper Alliance had any sense, they would never set foot in the Northland again.

Because the soil for your survival has disappeared, and continuing will only increase casualties.

In fact, I didn't expect that the cleanup of your forces in the North could be completed so quickly.

After all, the Harper Alliance is so deeply rooted here that it even has many traditional allies and broad popular support.

But what's interesting is that I suddenly discovered that you don't seem to understand politics at all, let alone people's hearts and what are the main contradictions and what are the secondary contradictions.

If it were me and you, I wouldn't easily fall into the contradiction between civilization and wilderness, and end up not being human inside and out.

But to grasp the biggest difference between the empire and the towns in the north, that is independence and unity.

As far as I know, although many northern noble lords join the trade alliance and enjoy the convenience, they are very resistant to being annexed by the empire one day and losing their superior status and various privileges.

If you can raise the banner of pursuing freedom and independence, you will definitely be able to unite a group of local lords.

It's a pity that the Harper Alliance failed to see this, and their vision still stayed in the so-called ideological trap of maintaining balance in the past.

You have no idea that times have changed and are very, very different from the past. "

There is no doubt that Zuo Si's analysis and remarks from a completely rational perspective were like a heavy hammer hitting Elminster's chest, making him look extremely decadent and depressed.

After a full minute, the old man took a deep breath and asked, "Then next, are you going to start annexing various towns in the North and integrate them into part of the West Coast Empire?"

Zuo Si shook his head gently: "No, there's no rush.

Because it is not easy to get the northern towns that are accustomed to acting independently to accept a unified central government.

I will first use the tool of trade alliance to continuously strengthen common economic interests, and then use the monsters and enemies in the wilderness as targets to persuade everyone to agree to form a coalition and sign a mutual defense agreement, and first complete military integration.

Next, I will support those leaders who tend to unify to occupy important positions in the towns and form influential factions.

When their power becomes unrivaled, the West Coast Empire will truly realize its complete territory spanning Faerûn from south to north.

After saying so much information that makes you feel desperate, let me finally tell you some good news.

When the annexation of the Northland is completed, my west coast empire will not expand even a little bit further east.

Because His Majesty Io, the god of Toril, does not like the world to be too single, but wants it to maintain competition and constant evolution.

You and your Harpers can still continue to develop in the eastern lands, or even form an anti-Imperial alliance.

After all, only with competition can there be progress and development.

I look forward to you also showing the possibility of another kind of civilization. "

After saying these words, Zuo Si stopped paying attention to anyone, directly activated the teleportation magic and disappeared from the place.

Storm Silverhand finally came to his senses and asked in a very serious tone: "Did we lose?"

"Yes, we lost, and we lost very completely. Let's go back to Shadow Valley first. If we have any issues or problems, we can discuss them after we get back."

Elminster sighed helplessly, took Storm Silverhand with him and disappeared into the dense woods.

As soon as the two of them opened their front legs, Culremus exchanged glances with Agatha and Varis, and then began to massacre the Dragon Cult.

Silver Dragon Lich also joined in without hesitation.

She will never forget that it was this group of evil lunatics who deprived her of the peace of death, and now she can only exist in the form of a cursed undead.

Suddenly, the screams and wails of the Dragon Cult members echoed everywhere in the sky above this land located on the edge of the Supreme Forest.

To the end of their lives, they never figured out why the other party suddenly turned against them even though they had been working well together before.

After completing the mission of killing and silencing, Culremus teleported directly to Miraba, who had just been attacked by Klaus.

Seeing the scene of ruins in the residential area and the chaotic scene where a large number of people were organized to put out the fire and rescue people, he immediately couldn't help but ask Xi Manmeng who was hiding in a dark corner: "Where is Scar?"

"He was just defeated by Lord Soth. He has probably fled back to his lair to hide and recuperate."

Ximanmeng gave the answer straightforwardly.

"Master has been here?!"

Kurremus raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Xi Manmeng sneered and asked, "Is this weird?

Don't forget, he is the emperor of the West Coast Empire and the supreme leader of the Trade Alliance.

Standing up to defeat a powerful dragon to defend your allies, you can immediately gain huge prestige and influence by doing it once.

If you don't believe it, you can ask the civilians to see if they still have any objections to being incorporated into the empire. "

Kurremos nodded thoughtfully: "I see, I think I understand what you mean.

While we were using Klaus against the Harpers, the Master had seen an opportunity to exert political influence from a higher vantage point.

So he showed up in person and put on a political show, completely winning the gratitude and trust of the people of Miraba.

And this prestige will continue to spread over time.

What a good plan.

We will continue to learn more from our master in the future. "

"You really need to study more. After all, he is the perfect tyrant appointed by the great Ben. Do you need my help with your next actions?"

Ximanmeng stuck out his tongue and licked the remaining blood stains on his lips, his eyes flashing with scarlet light.

He has successfully hunted and transformed two high-level Harpers. The next step is to wait for these people to be resurrected as vampire spawns to obtain information from each other, and then launch a covert clearing operation throughout the North.

"No need. If Scar was in a complete state, I might have to be a little more cautious, but in his current state, I can easily kill him or capture him or imprison him."

Kurremos raised his chin confidently.

After a brief battle with Elminster, this guy already roughly knew where his current spellcasting level was, so he didn't take the injured Klaus seriously at all.

"In this case, I wish you a happy hunting. Remember to be careful, Scar has an amazing number of servants."

After saying that, Ximanmeng winked at the men beside him, and then the Zhentarim quickly left Miraba.

Kurremos stayed for a short moment, then left the city and transformed into a dragon form, flying towards Klaus' lair in the northern mountains.

About an hour or two later, roars and growls that terrified the beasts and monsters came from the deepest cave.

No one knew what was going on inside, and no one dared to get closer to observe, not even the monster servants who specialized in serving Scar.

The only thing he knew was that when the movements stopped, Klaus was no longer the master of the cave or even the surrounding mountains.

A giant dragon with a mysterious identity defeated Scar with undisputed power and became the new king of this land.

All monster colonies in the nearby area either surrendered to it and paid tribute, or were mercilessly destroyed.

It didn't take long to integrate more than half of the power of the mountains on the Spine of the World.

Even the proud frost giants and white dragons had to lower their heads.

Because a total of ten white dragons who had maintained their strength and refused to surrender, as well as the corpses of more than fourteen frost giant tribes, were neatly hung at the door of the cave that originally belonged to Klaus to display the "King of the North." "The ferocity, cruelty and ruthlessness.

If it were in the past, Culremos's actions would definitely cause an uproar, and the Harpers would send information to the rulers of various towns to keep them on guard.

But now that the Harpers' power in the North has completely collapsed, towns and villages are busy completely defeating the druids, rangers and elves in the forest, and deeply developing this wild land, who cares about the world? What's going on in the mountains.

Even the nearest city, Miraba, began vigorous expansion and reconstruction after receiving aid and low-interest loans from the Trade Alliance.

For the people of the North who are fed up with poverty and backwardness, there is nothing more important these days than making money.

As long as they have money, they can even taste spices from the south, eat colorful and delicious fresh fruits and vegetables in the ice and snow, and sit in front of a warm fireplace to tell their children the scary horror stories of the past.

But compared with the towns and villages bathed in the light of civilization, the residents of the Northland living in the forests and wild world are much miserable.

In particular, the Druid sect, which has been hit hard and targeted, is now either forced to convert to Talona, ​​the goddess of poison and disease, who is in the process of transformation, or it can grit its teeth and break into pieces, working in groups of three or two. Struggling to survive in the dangerous jungle.

Some of them have integrated with the local elven villages, and even formed small resistance armies, trying to scare away the urban residents who came to log, develop, and mine through attacks.

But these attacks soon led to more violent reprisals.

A large number of adventurers and mercenaries were organized, and the locations of these villages were easily found through magic tracking and positioning.

As for what will happen next, naturally there is no need to say more.

Perhaps the government of a kind-hearted city-state like Neverwinter would also provide some money for the captured elves and half-elves to set up villages on a piece of land, allowing them to continue to live and thrive within their own jurisdiction.

But if it were replaced by those towns that were only interested in profit, what would be staged would be robbery, rape, and massacre.

Only women and underage girls with little ability to resist were allowed to survive.

The fate waiting for them is to be secretly sold, or become the wife or lover of a rich man, or appear in a red light district specializing in special service industries.

In this war for the right to survival and development, elves, druids and rangers are undoubtedly the ones who have been sacrificed.

To be precise, any development must make trade-offs, sacrificing the interests and even lives of a small number of people in order to meet the needs of the majority of people in society.

This kind of trade-off is undoubtedly just a few grains of dust for the entire era, but it is undoubtedly a disaster for the sacrificed groups.

Only those elven villages that were smarter and maintained good relations with the surrounding humans took the initiative to leave the forest and chose to embrace modernity and civilization.

Without exception, they were all supported by the trade alliance and used this as a benchmark for public opinion propaganda, leading to a better life than before.

So in the eyes of most outsiders, the ongoing large-scale development, large-scale production and large-scale construction in the North are this kind of civilizational leap that can benefit everyone.

As everyone knows, countless corpses, as well as the tears and hatred of the victims, have been buried in those unknown corners.

On the contrary, the murderers who caused all these tragedies turned into brave pioneers praised by everyone, or gentlemen who controlled a lot of wealth and land.

If someone were to use Detect Evil at the various banquets being held in the North, they would immediately find that more than half of the upstarts were flashing with magical auras ranging from red to black, to black to purple.

The cruel facts once again prove that the primitive accumulation of capital is always full of evil.

A good person and a conscientious person can never become a qualified or even excellent businessman.

Of course, Zuo Si was well aware of everything that was happening in the North, but he had no intention of stopping it.

After all, this is the result he wants to see.

Moreover, the bloody method of wealth accumulation in the North, and the resulting changes in thoughts, cognitions, and values, directly allowed the goddess of wealth, Wojin, to leap from a medium power to a powerful power.

At this moment, the gods of Toril finally had an accurate understanding of the size of the storm Zuo Si could cause in the material world, and even more realized that it was best not to be an enemy of him unless absolutely necessary.

Otherwise, it is very likely that his mortal enemy will suddenly be promoted from a demigod with weak divine power to a weak divine power, medium divine power or even strong divine power.

After all, Woking, the goddess of wealth who disappeared in the Year of Turbulence, is a living example. Next, there may be Talona who is transforming into a neutral god of nature...