Chapter 444 Stop Pretending (Please Order a 10,000-Word Chapter)

The administrative district of Askatra is located on the north bank of the river that runs through the city.

It's a bit like a peninsula extending out from the mainland.

The area to the west near the sea is the temple area, where there are a large number of magnificent statues built by mortals for gods, as well as countless temples and churches, large and small.

The area next to the river to the east is the core of the city's governance, and almost all the houses of nobles and wealthy merchants are gathered here.

The reason for this design is that there are many intelligent creatures living in the ocean of Faerûn.

Extremely aggressive races such as the shark-turned-fishmen would launch wars against coastal port cities from time to time.

Especially in the Sword Coast and Sword Sea areas, there have been more than thirty recorded invasions in the past one or two hundred years.

Therefore, by placing the temple area outside on the coastal area, you can rely on the paladin of the Knights of the Burning Heart and the armed forces of the Divine Church to withstand the first wave of unprepared surprise attacks.

In this way, the upper-class people living in the administrative area can get early warning and decide whether to stick to the situation or flee directly inland with their relatives and servants.

It has to be said that it is not unreasonable for Amn to develop into the most commercially developed region in the entire Faerûn continent.

The ruling class here is so calculating that even the gods and the churches to which they belong dare to blatantly take advantage of them.

After all, as representatives of God in the mortal world, priests and priests can't abandon the temple and run away on their own, allowing those shark-turned-fishmen who crawled ashore from the sea to defile the sanctuary, right?

Therefore, they will definitely stick to the temple and lead the believers to resist desperately.

Anyway, those who die in battle to defend the glory of the gods usually receive praise and praise from the gods.

It might be possible that when you transform into a petitioner after death, you may be granted the privilege of retaining your memories of your lifetime.

In addition, the administrative district is also the place where the largest number of guards are stationed, truly achieving three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry.

Here, even if you are disheveled, let alone begging or setting up a stall to sell something, you will be expelled without mercy.

If the offender refuses to change his ways, he may be thrown into jail for several days or even months.

no way.

Nobles and wealthy businessmen didn't like too many ragged poor people hanging around their residences all day long, so the guards could only drive them away carefully.

In order to ensure that the administrative area is full of gentlemen and ladies wearing silk and satin, going out with groups of guards, servants and maids, and speaking politely.

Only around the administrative office building of the city hall, you can occasionally see ordinary people with sad faces or nervous expressions.

They either came to report a crime, to file a lawsuit, or to ask for help from Ascaltra when their villages and towns were attacked by monsters.

In short, civilians and poor people will never go near this area when they have nothing to do.

Because both the surrounding environment and the stern eyes of the guards can make him feel tremendous pressure, and he also understands that he is not welcome here.

But if it were a rich person, then the guards would put on a completely different face, even smile the whole time, and do their best to provide services to each other.

The reason why this happens.

On the one hand, they can get generous tips from wealthy people as a reward;

On the other hand, they are very clear that their duty is to protect the rich and prevent any beggars, vagrants, thieves and civilians from destroying the clean, beautiful and elegant environment here.

Moreover, the guards in the administrative area are obviously in better spirits and will not drink until they are drunk all day long like their counterparts stationed in the dock area, bridge area and slum area.

He might even accept bribes from shadow thieves in private and ignore many minor crimes in his jurisdiction.

As for the overall quality of the Amn guards, Zuo Si's evaluation has always been that it is only slightly better than not.

Their main role is actually more of a comforting effect, making the residents of Ascaltra believe that they are protected to a certain extent.

In fact, those who really maintain order in more than half of the city are not dispensable guards at all, but the shadow thieves who control the underground world.

The remaining parts that may involve large-scale bloody conflicts and violent crimes will be handed over to the paladins of the Knights of the Hot Heart to solve.

Moreover, Zuo Si has made up his mind that after he takes over the military power of Amn, the first thing he will do is to cut down the current guard establishment, conduct a major purge from officers to soldiers, and then recruit again.

These guys are all rotten from the root. Apart from wasting military expenditures and taking bribes, they have no value at all.

With this thought in mind, he walked straight into the municipal office building, ignored many bureaucrats who wanted to talk or say hello, and quickly reached the exclusive office of the Council on the top floor.

A conscientious knight wanted to step forward for a routine security check, but was stopped by the masked mage on the side.

The latter put one hand on his chest and bowed deeply, then opened the closed door with his own hand and made a gesture of invitation.

At this moment, Feide, who was following behind in an invisible state, finally realized what kind of power Zuo Si had in Askatla now.

They can even enter and leave the highest power center like the Six-person Council at will without any notification, search or inspection.

What makes the demon elf even more incredible is that the masked mage has clearly seen himself with some kind of anti-invisibility magic device, but he didn't show even a little bit of nervousness or surprise.

You know she's an assassin!

And he is one of the top five assassins in the Shadow Thieves Guild.

Many times just making some noise can scare many people into sleepless nights.

The moment the two of them entered the room one after another, the six people who were sitting around the table discussing something intensely were stunned for an instant.

But after they saw the appearance of the visitor clearly, Vera, the leader, stood up immediately and greeted with a smile: "Ah! Dear Mr. Soth, you are finally back. We were just discussing how to deal with Sans. What about the Tilburg army’s attack on the city in the north?”

"Oh? Did the discussion produce any results?" Zuo Si pretended to be very interested and cooperated.

"No. Because so far, the opinions within the six-person council are very divided.

Oh, no, it should be the seven-member council now.

And you happen to be the latest member appointed to take charge of the military. "

While saying this, Vera glanced at the other people around her with a slightly playful look.

The representative of the Shadow Thieves Guild, as always, did not get involved in political battles. He was sitting in the corner in a very relaxed manner, sharpening his nails with a file out of boredom.

The remaining four were obviously very nervous, constantly trying to look calmer by adjusting their sitting postures.

It is not difficult to tell from the fact that they are generally no more than forty-five years old. They are the next generation of family leaders who were forcibly pushed up to occupy positions after the older generation retired. They have not yet adapted to their new status and lack political skills. experience.

Maybe it's okay to sit together and argue and compete for benefits.

But when facing a powerful legendary spellcaster and chosen god like Zuo Si, the prototype appeared almost instantly.

If it were replaced by the six-member council led by Selzer before, he would definitely seize the initiative at this time instead of being led by others.

Of course, if Selzer and those old guys were still there, they would definitely not allow the council to hand over the power of the army and watch themselves being ousted step by step.

Thinking of this, Zuo Si's eyes flashed with amusement, he walked to the seat specially prepared for himself next to the table, sat down, and said with a smile: "First of all, I want to thank you for your trust in me and your willingness to let me come. Come forward and take control of Amn's army.

Please rest assured, I will never let you down.

Secondly, I want to make it clear here that Askatra's military is now hopelessly rotten and must undergo a drastic reform.

In this regard, I need your unreserved support.

Otherwise, when Zhentil Keep's army moves south, just relying on this group of losers to defend Amn is simply a dream.

Finally, and most importantly.

We must change the outside world's impression that Amn is rich but not powerful enough!

You must know that this world is very dangerous.

With the continuous increase in trade with the Maztec continent and the rapid accumulation of wealth in the city below, Ascatla has become a piece of fat in the eyes of many people who want to take a bite.

The Mind Flayer lurker revealed not long ago is just one of countless conspiracies trying to control and subvert this city. I believe there must be many more that have not been discovered.

Therefore, I suggest that the ban on magic be abolished and the restrictions on arcane magic in Askatra and even Amn be completely opened.

Although this may cause some minor problems and troubles, it allows us to be protected by powerful magical powers. "

"Wait a minute! In terms of magic, don't we have a Guild of Masked Mages?" A middle-aged man in his forties suddenly interrupted.

"Are you referring to those masked mage guilds that haven't been able to cultivate even a single legendary mage for so many years and only think about how to monopolize magic resources to benefit themselves all day long? I can kill them all by myself?" Zuo Si He asked with a sneer.

When he said these words, he did not save even a little bit of face for this second-rate or even third-rate spellcasting organization, and his tone was full of naked ridicule.

moment!

The middle-aged man was speechless and fell into silence, and turned his attention to Vera.

Because from the moment the Masked Mage Guild was established, the organization has been under the control of Salem Quante.

What's more, in the eyes of these powerful people, creatures like mages and warlocks are too dangerous and must be restricted.

Otherwise, the safety of your life and property will not be guaranteed at all.

This was also the original motive behind the six-person council's promulgation of the ban on demons.

Unfortunately, Vera did not object as fiercely as the man imagined, but nodded in agreement: "Your Excellency Soth is right.

The worms and trash in the Masked Mage Guild should really be sorted out.

As for loosening restrictions on arcane magic, I think it's good.

At least when magic scrolls, potions and items flood the market, it will also bring huge profits and taxes.

And haven’t you realized that Amn’s previous measures to suppress arcane spellcasters have left our city seriously lacking defense against the invasion of supernatural forces?

Just imagine, if Askatra is like Waterdeep City, you can encounter several archmages and even legendary mages walking on the street. How dare these mind flayers dare to carry out large-scale infiltration so arrogantly?

They were afraid that not long after they lurked in, they would be taken into the mage tower and disemboweled for experiments.

It is precisely because of the powerful enough magical power that Waterdeep City can be located on top of the Mad Mage's Leyline Maze City without incident. "

“But what about the people?

Due to the terrible magical plague many years ago and the long-term negative publicity about arcane magic, most Amn people hate arcane magic.

If the ban is suddenly lifted, will it trigger a series of social unrest? "

Another member of the six-member council cautiously raised objections.

There is no doubt that this group of guys who have just inherited power from their family elders do not want any major changes to occur at all. It is best to continue to maintain the status quo until they have secured their positions and become full-fledged before considering anything else.

The tendency toward conservatism has always been a common problem among all vested interest groups.

After all, as long as the current system runs smoothly, they can obtain wealth, power, status and everything they want from it.

If this is the case, then why carry out reforms at great risk?

But Zuo Si obviously didn't intend to give these guys any chance to resist, and replied very simply: "Don't worry, I don't plan to abolish the ban immediately, but relax the control first, and then let the people adapt little by little, and wait for the opportunity." Only when we are mature will we officially announce the abolition of the ban."

Upon hearing this, the other four people present except Vera became extremely ugly and kept communicating with their eyes.

After about ten seconds, another middle-aged woman stood up and continued to test: "So about the reform of the army, how do you plan to carry out it?"

"It's very simple! First, abolish all the garrisons in the area around Ascaltra. All soldiers and officers will be disbanded. We need to form a new army.

My plan is to recruit adventurers and mercenaries with sufficient combat experience and professional levels as officers, and then recruit young adults from rural areas for training as soldiers.

In the future, the garrison of Ascaltra will be divided into two parts.

Some of them are specifically responsible for dealing with large-scale wars.

They will not be stationed within the city, or even enter the city. Instead, they will station and establish military camps a few kilometers away near the Yunwu Mountains.

In my opinion, in order to maintain the combat effectiveness of an army, in addition to a fair reward and punishment system and sufficient logistical supplies, the most important thing is to ensure that the hearts of soldiers are not corrupted by the various desires in the bustling city.

It was because Amn's previous army ignored this point that it became the mess it is now.

The other part is responsible for maintaining law and order in the city.

I will use some special methods to ensure that they will not be infiltrated or bribed by any potential enemies and can always enforce the law impartially.

I believe you all know that the current law enforcement guards in Ascaltra are greedy and corrupt, and have become an obstacle to the development of this city.

We must establish an orderly market environment so that we can attract more businessmen to do business. "

When he said these words, a faint light flashed in Zuo Si's eyes that was not easy to detect.

There is no doubt that from this moment on, he will finally take action against Amn, a group of families that had no restrictions before and had huge capital and wealth.

Because a strong law enforcement agency that will not accept bribes will become the sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of these families.

This makes it impossible for them to achieve their ulterior motives through bribery and bribery as they did before.

Once the noose is placed over the head, all that remains is to tighten it bit by bit, taking advantage of its naturally weak and compromising nature.

As for whether to strangle it alive or to tame it and then accept it as a dog, it depends on whether the other party understands it.

"Wait! If law enforcement officials no longer accept bribes, how will our interests be guaranteed?"

The representative of the Shadow Thieves Guild finally no longer remained silent, but instead raised the issue he was most concerned about with a serious expression.

Compared to other major families who have serious business to do, this directly affects their cake, and it is also the biggest piece of cake.

Among them, pickpocketing, smuggling, assassination, collecting protection fees, burglary, kidnapping and extortion are all the traditional businesses of shadow thieves.

Although occasionally an unlucky person would be caught and imprisoned.

But usually, as long as you bribe the prison guard and pay a high fine, you can get the person out in minutes.

Anyway, when you get out, you can go back to your old business and steal twice more to make up for the loss.

Not to mention that you can also bribe the guards to turn a blind eye to your criminal behavior.

But if law enforcement officers can truly be selfless, then the first one to suffer a heavy blow will definitely be the Shadow Thieves Guild.

Zuo Si looked at the other party with slightly contemptuous eyes and responded in an emotionless tone: "Can't you just switch to legal business?

What era is it now, and you still want to obtain wealth through such low-level means as crime?

Can't you make a move and invest your money in the real estate, transportation, services and entertainment industries?

Whether it is opening restaurants, hotels, or opening some unique casinos and sex venues, with the current prosperous economy of Ascatra, how can it not make a lot of money.

As for those traditional industries that involve crime, they will all be banned from appearing in Askatra in the future.

I need to establish a stable and orderly social environment that allows civilians to feel safe going out at night.

Otherwise, I will catch one of them, and a pair of two, and send them all to do punishing hard labor.

Of course, you shadow thieves can try to resist or cause destruction.

But remember, if you do this, you are declaring war on me.

And you should know very well how I will deal with the enemy, right? "

As these words blurted out, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became depressing.

Especially the representative of the Shadow Thieves Guild, he felt his clothes soaked with sweat instantly, and even breathing became difficult.

As a senior executive, how could he not know the terror of the young man in front of him.

But the problem is that he does not have the authority to make such a commitment on behalf of the Shadow Thieves Guild, nor can he guarantee that the subordinate guilds and gangs will 100% obey the orders issued by the headquarters.

Because there are too many interests involved.

Coupled with the strange situation within the guild recently, God knows what will happen once this news is announced.

Bata - Bata -

In just a few seconds, sweat dripped down the guy's forehead and cheeks, quickly gathering into a small puddle on the floor.

Similarly, others in the conference room also felt the terrifying aura emanating from Zuo Si, and they all showed expressions of shock or disbelief.

You must know that Zuo Si today can no longer be described as an ordinary human being.

Whether it is the dragon power of the ancient blue dragon or the aura effect given by being the only form of great devil, it is definitely not something ordinary people can bear.

Many times, just releasing this kind of power is enough to make ordinary people collapse in an instant or even scare them to death.

Not to mention ordinary people, elite adventurers whose career level is lower than LV10 have a high probability of being instantly defeated without the addition of protective magic.

So even though the representative of the Shadow Thieves Guild had a LV14 thief and assassin level, he still felt a kind of fear coming from the depths of his soul.

He desperately wanted to turn around and escape, but for some reason his body refused to obey him.

In the blink of an eye, the whole person looked like he had been fished out of the water.

Of course, the other four were no better.

It's just that they wear a lot of magic items and have a professional level of no less than LV15, so it's not so obvious.

In Faerun, a land filled with supernatural powers, it is absolutely impossible for the top leaders of any country or organization to be powerless losers.

fortunately!

Zuo Si just wanted to give the shadow thief a warning, and had no intention of driving him crazy alive. He quickly restrained his indescribable terrifying aura, stretched out his hand and gently slapped the other person's cheek with an almost insulting movement. He said meaningfully: "If I were you, I wouldn't waste time fighting for those so-called benefits now.

After all, only by ensuring one's own survival can one be qualified to consider the future.

I heard that the current internal situation of the Shadow Thieves Guild is not very good. Many subordinate guilds have stopped paying taxes to the headquarters.

Guess what would happen if someone gave them some help at a time like this?

So please don't challenge my patience and bottom line, and don't try to fool me in a shady way.

I'm not Selzer, and I don't think you social trash and bugs have any value.

Either transform into a legitimate business, or completely disappear from Ascatra, there is no third way.

Okay, now go back and take my words to all the senior executives, including Renoir Bloodhead, and tell them to give me an accurate answer within three days. "

As the last word blurted out, Zuo Si raised his foot and kicked the poor guy out of his seat, slamming his butt backwards into the closed door.

The next second...

boom!

I saw him slamming open the door, rolling in the corridor outside for more than ten meters before barely stopping, and then quickly getting up and running away.

There is no doubt that this scene not only stunned the guards guarding the door, but also the jaws of everyone else in the conference room.

They couldn't believe that a representative of the Shadow Thieves Guild would be treated like this.

As a member of the Council of Six, the Shadow Thief has always been an important participant in Amn politics, even a member of the ruling group.

But now, their representative was kicked out in public like a dog.

Except for a few people involved, no one knows what happened inside.

But one thing is certain, that is, the Shadow Thief's life will probably not be easy in the future.

After all, their methods of threats and intimidation may be useful against ordinary people, but they are a joke to the truly powerful.

In the continent of Faerûn, who would take the shadow thief seriously for any individual or organization with some strength?

The answer is none!

They are just like the country of Amn, the Masked Mage Guild and the Six-person Council. Although they are famous on the surface, they always give ordinary people the feeling of being very powerful.

But in fact, due to the lack of experts, if you really start to take action, you will be pushed to the ground by the Harper Alliance and Zhentarim and explode the hammer.

The Masked Mage Guild had been ambushed by the red-robed mage from Sel more than once and suffered heavy losses. As a result, they could only swallow their anger and pretend that nothing happened, not even daring to say a few harsh words on the scene.

Shadow thieves are suppressed by all forces outside Amn and can only hide in the dark like rats.

He has been calling for so many years to return to Waterdeep City to take revenge on the lords who ordered his expulsion.

But what's the result?

He has only just established a firm foothold in Baldur's Gate, and every now and then he will be troubled by the Flame Fist mercenaries.

Facts have proven that without the protection of the government, criminal organizations like them are basically nothing but mud that cannot stand up to the wall.

After the representatives of the Shadow Thieves Guild left completely, the guard at the door came to his senses and closed the door again.

Zuo Susuo, who showed the demeanor of a tyrant, stopped pretending. He stared at the other four people in the conference room and said bluntly: "Next, I will make some more radical reforms to the existing system and laws. What you have to do Just cooperate with me to complete all this, understand?"

"Lord Soth, I...we don't quite understand what you mean."

Feeling extremely stressed, the middle-aged man took out his silk scarf and wiped the unstoppable sweat on his forehead.

"Do you not understand, or are you pretending not to understand or not wanting to understand?" Zuo Si narrowed his eyes and asked.

moment!

The entire conference room became silent.

But soon, Zuo Si couldn't help laughing, and while laughing, he joked: "Don't you think that as long as you delay, you can continue to keep the privileges that you and your family hold?

Stop dreaming now!

Since you pretend not to understand, I might as well speak more clearly.

From today on, there can only be one voice in the Council, and that is my voice.

Amn can only have one supreme master, and that is myself.

All laws and rules are made by me!

The only thing you can do is execute and obey!

If you are willing to cooperate, I can allow him to retain all his current wealth and part of his power.

If you are unwilling to cooperate, the end of the Salem Quant family will happen among you. "

"Are you crazy?"

The man raised his head, a look of horror on his face.

"No!

I just suddenly wanted to do something.

Showing the world an unprecedented possibility.

I’m fed up with this shitty world, and fed up with all the drawbacks brought about by decentralized power.

Now, let me teach you how to build and rule a large empire with highly centralized power, and the prosperity and stability it can bring.

In addition, there is no need to discuss the war with Zhentil Castle.

Amn must not only participate, but win as the leader of the coalition to annex Baldur's Gate, the West Heartland region, and the Dragon Coast.

After this war is over, I will marry the crown prince conferred by His Majesty Shane VII and form an empire spanning half of the west coast of Faerûn.

Whether you want to become an upstart in the empire or become an enemy on my way forward, you decide for yourself. "

After saying this, Zuo Si stood up and walked out the door, leaving only four dumbfounded people sitting motionless in their seats.

About seven or eight minutes later, an old man in his fifties stood up tremblingly, mustered up the courage to ask: "Miss Vera Salem! Do you already know everything? "

"I know this word is not very accurate. I am one of the very important participants. To be precise, I killed all my family members and voluntarily became Lord Soth's servant, paving the way for him to become the King of Amn. ."

Vera grinned with a chilling smile.

It was easy to tell from her eyes that were shining with excitement and anticipation that she couldn't wait to see the rise of this new empire and occupy an important position in it.

If possible, she hopes to become the prime minister of the empire, inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people, and prove her ability to the world.

"Why? Why did you do this? Those who died were your blood relatives!"

Another middle-aged woman in the council stared at Vera like a monster.

"Haha, there are so many reasons why.

Blood relatives?

Don't make me laugh!

They just regarded me as a tool, a tool that could fight for the interests of the family, and ignored all my talents and efforts.

Guys like you who are short-sighted and only know how to quarrel over petty gains will never be able to understand my thoughts, let alone follow Lord Soth's thinking.

But that's okay.

Anyway, I didn’t have even the slightest expectation for you.

If you are not afraid of death, you can try to resist.

I will be more than happy to lead my men to drive you all away, leaving no one behind.

By the way, the Masked Mage Guild is now the property of Lord Soth.

In other words, those masked mages who provided you with magical protection in the past may now turn into deadly killers at any time. "

Vera raised her chin to show an extremely arrogant attitude, and her pupils shone with evil and bloodthirsty light.

As a ruthless person who dared to unite with external forces to massacre her entire family, she never minded using blood and death to achieve her goals.

"So that's it! I understand! Ever since the Salem Quante family was brutally wiped out, you have been planning to seize Amn's supreme power." The middle-aged man exclaimed with sudden realization.

Vera stretched out a finger and shook it gently: "No, no, no, you are wrong.

From the time His Majesty Shane VII joined the Masked Mage Guild as the Moon Elf Zeranora, he had already been preparing for this.

So you didn’t lose unjustly.

Okay, that's enough chatting, let's discuss how to allocate funds to the new army and place the soldiers and officers who are about to be demobilized.

After all, Master Soth is very busy, and we should take the initiative to help him share some trivial tasks.

I believe that none of you would be stupid enough to want to become his enemy, right? "

"What? Zeranora is Shane VII!!!"

"The Necron Emperor has lived in Askatra for so long and we didn't know anything about it?"

"Oh my god! I...I once had a crush on him."

"This world is so scary and crazy!"

For a moment, everyone present felt the biting chill, and at the same time they quickly extinguished the last thought of resistance in their hearts.

Resist?

What to use to resist?

That ridiculous family private soldier who can't even stop Vera?

After being deeply aware of the situation of themselves and their families, these guys quickly put themselves into position and passed a bill on disbanding the existing army and recruiting new members.

At the same time, far away in the dark passage of the Shadow Thieves Guild Headquarters, the representative who rolled and crawled back was reporting to the actual controller of the guild, Renault Bloodhead.

Unlike most people's image of a sinister, cunning, evil and murderous thief, this one not only looks very handsome, but also always has a kind smile on his face, and even his words are full of humor.

But anyone who knows something about him knows that Renoir Bloodhead's smile and humor are all disguises, in order to lower the other party's wariness.

In fact, the number of people who died at his hands was probably less than a hundred or two, and most of them were members of the Shadow Thieves Guild with evil intentions.

It's just that Renault Bloodhead doesn't like to get his hands dirty, and instead lets his subordinates or hired adventurers do it for him.

But now, this guy, who many thieves call the "boss", has a very rare serious expression on his face. He took a deep breath and asked: "Are you sure these are the original words and you didn't add any extravagance to them?"

"Boss, you know that I would never joke about such an important matter. And I can feel that Lord Soth is full of malice and disgust towards us." The guild representative smiled bitterly. Spread your hands.

"Damn it! Why is this happening? Didn't I remember that we had transactions and cooperation with him more than once before?"

Raynor Bloodhead frowned and cursed in a low voice.

The guild representative thought for a moment, and then guessed in a low voice: "Although it may not be polite to say this.

But I still have to say that in Soth's eyes, the profit gained from cooperating with the guild is too insignificant.

In addition, many people have said that he himself has a strong tendency to be lawful, and he has recently cooperated closely with the Church of Woking, the goddess of wealth.

So it is inevitable that he hates us thieves who disrupt order and the business environment. "

"Then what do you think the guild should do now? Start transforming immediately?"

Reynold Bloodhead licked his chapped lips caused by not drinking water for a long time.

The guild representative quickly shook his head: "No! If we transform immediately, many leaders of subordinate guilds and gangs will hesitate.

It will also allow those guys in Maiwa to unite more people to launch a rebellion.

Since the current situation is not optimistic, my suggestion is to first find out the supporters behind people like Maiwa.

As for the transformation, let’s wait until this internal crisis is resolved before making a decision. "

"Alas - that's all we can do now."

Raynor Bloodhead held his forehead and sighed.

As a devout believer in Musk, the god of thieves, he didn't understand why the good Shadow Thieves Guild suddenly showed signs of collapse.

Because of the infiltration of the faith of the mad god Cyric?

Or is it the work of the black hand who is hiding behind the scenes and manipulating everything?

Unfortunately, Raynor Bloodhead was not a priest, and he never received a response from the gods.

He had no idea that Zuo Si had already reached a secret deal with Musk and could now do anything to the Shadow Thieves Guild.

In fact, just over half a month ago, Arcanis, the ace assassin of the Shadow Thieves Guild, had left Askatra with a group of backbones to develop in the Sea of ​​Fallen Stars in the far east.

Judging from this move, Musk has completely given up on Amn's Shadow Thief.

It's a pity that Renoir Bloodhead didn't realize this very obvious sign, and thought it was just to quickly establish a foothold and expand his influence.

On the other side, far away in the catacombs of the cemetery area, Vampire Queen Badi is meeting with several subordinate guild leaders who have taken refuge.

Looking at these pale-faced guys, whose hands and feet were shaking slightly uncontrollably, and who were so scared that they were almost incontinent, she pursed her lips and let out a playful laugh.

"Hahaha! You seem very nervous? If you don't mind, can you tell me why?"

"My... noble lady, your presence alone is enough to make any living person nervous."

A thief who looked about thirty years old responded cautiously.

"Don't be afraid, I have no intention of biting you, let alone draining your blood. After all, we are allies now, right?"

Badi stretched out his fingers and gently stroked the other person's chin in a slightly teasing manner.

If it were normal, this thief would most likely show an expression of great enjoyment when faced with the teasing of such a beautiful elf.

But now, let alone enjoying it, he didn't even have the slightest physical reaction.

It's not that Badi isn't beautiful and sexy enough, but the terrifying negative energy emanating from the Vampire Queen's body, as well as the dark red blood pool around her, are enough to wake people up from the state of burning desire in an instant.

Some vampire spawns that had just been transformed and could not yet control their bloodthirsty desires were staring hungrily at the living people present through cracks in doors and walls.

If he can still get hard in this state, then he is definitely not an ordinary old pervert.

"Yes! We are allies! No, we are your men."

Another slightly fat subordinate, the leader of the Thieves Guild, hurriedly bent down and bowed deeply, with a flattering and flattering smile on his greasy face.

Ba Di glanced at the guy with interest, raised his other hand and patted the guy's smooth, round head and said with a smile: "I like your intelligence. But it's no use just flattering me here. You have to make some achievements. I believe Maiwa introduced you to me because he must have thought that you are all potential talents."

"Of course! If you need anything, just ask me! Even if I launch a rebellion immediately and rush into the Shadow Thieves Guild headquarters, I will never frown." The fat man assured me.

“Pfft hahaha!

You are really funny and perfect to be a jester by my side.

Maybe I can consider rewarding you as my descendant in the near future, so that you can tell me jokes and make me laugh every day.

Okay, enough nonsense.

I have a plan here. All you have to do is execute it according to the plan instead of trying to be smart. "

After saying that, Badi threw the parchment he had prepared in advance, and then waved his hand to signal a few people to get out.