Chapter 570 I Will Become a God (7K)

"Mr. Varro, what are you still worried about?"

Tang Sen said with a smile: "We are friends who have been through hardships together. How could I possibly cheat you?"

At this time, the three of them had passed through the portal to Faerun and arrived in the Underdark.

This was obviously a secret room. The portal was in the center of the secret room, and on the surrounding walls, there were murals of various strange styles. The only door leading to the outside world was tightly closed, and there was no gap to open from the inside.

Tang Sen had naturally expected this situation. Since he knew that the portal from Sigil to Faerun was in the Underdark, in the city of the drow elves, it was very normal for the drow elves to hide this portal and not use it easily-

And they couldn't afford it. The consumption level in Faerun was completely different from that in Sigil. The money for staying in Sigil for one night was enough to live a carefree life in Faerun.

The drow elves used this portal at most as a backup, so that they could escape at any time in times of crisis, or spend a lot of money to hire some powerful beings in Sigil to rescue them.

Obviously, after finding that he had finally returned to Faerun, the tension in Varro's heart finally relaxed, and his emotions even collapsed.

He was not a fool. When Tang Sen's purchases in Sigil became more and more out of control, he had realized his situation - he had become a big fat sheep in the eyes of all living beings in the world. From then on, as long as he left Sigil, he would be immediately swallowed up by countless forces coveting his wealth.

Damn it! Only Varro knew that his so-called wealth was not even enough to live in Sigil for a few days!

He was used as a shield by Tang Sen!

Any normal person would not complain. In Varro's eyes, Tang Sen was obviously not related to order and kindness at all. He regretted very much why he met him in the Underdark. No, he should not have left Waterdeep and tried to write a guide to the Underdark!

Seeing that his comfort did not work, Varro still looked so broken that he wanted to go his separate ways immediately. Tang Sen sighed and said, "Mr. Varro, calm down and think about it. If I really intend to cheat you, there is no need to take you back to Faerun. Wouldn't it be better to leave you in Sigil?"

"I don't know." Varro moved his lips and said, "Mr. Tang, I will never understand what your purpose is. Let me go. Now that I have returned to Faerun, I can find my way back by myself."

"It's just right. Even if I am caught up by those who covet my wealth on the road, it won't affect you. Don't worry, I won't say anything. This is a reward for your several life-saving graces."

"Mr. Varro, you misunderstood me too deeply." Tang Sen showed a sad expression on his face: "Could it be that in Mr. Varro's heart, my behavior is just to make you fall into the target of public criticism out of malice?"

Varo didn't speak, but his expression was very clear.

Think about your own behavior, don't you?

"Of course not!" Tang Sen said firmly: "I said, this is just a fair deal. Mr. Varro will purchase on my behalf, and I will create a legendary story for Mr. Varro."

"From today on, the entire multiverse, whether it is the devil or the demon, whether it is a mortal or a god, will always remember Mr. Varro's name. Isn't this what a writer dreams of?"

"Not in this way," Varro whispered.

"It's all the same." Tang Sen waved his hand: "The most important thing is that you don't have to worry about those covetous people. How could I frame you for no reason?"

"Don't worry, I have already handled it."

"Handled. Alright?" Varro raised his head, looking confused.

"It cost me a lot." Tang Sen sighed, "That artifact is my favorite among all the artifacts I have obtained - the Mask of the God of Fraud."

"However, in order to help Mr. Varro solve these dangers, it is worth giving up this artifact. After all, it is not only about Mr. Varro's safety, but also about my quality." Tang Sen paused and sighed, "Whether you believe it or not, I am actually very conscientious."

"Wait. Mr. Tang, what did you do?" Varro was a little confused. In the later stage of the procurement plan, he almost did not participate at all, and even did not contact the outside world, so he did not know what Tang Sen did later. For Varro, he was just pessimistic that he was being targeted by various forces. Even if he followed Tang Sen back to Faerun through the portal, he was always thinking about these things in his mind.

Thinking that maybe soon, countless people will come to catch him for those unfounded wealth. At that time, even Elminster can't save himself.

"Didn't I say that? Solve Mr. Varro's troubles." Tang Sen said.

"Isn't that easy? I heard that even gods have set their sights on me," Varro stuttered.

"It's not that easy, after all, we have to deceive so many people in Sigil City, including the eyes and ears of the gods." Tang Sen said: "But as long as you are willing to pay the price, it's not too difficult."

It's nothing more than finding a substitute who will never be seen by others, and before the other party is exposed, let the substitute with Varro's identity die in public.

Of course, whether it is gods or spellcasters, there are countless ways to make the dead speak again. In the entire multiverse, there is only one place that gods cannot set foot on, let alone intervene - the cage of the Lady of Pain.

It is easy to find a substitute. Although you cannot use force in the city of Sigil, the power of money is more powerful than pure force coercion. As long as the number is enough, even if it is to die voluntarily, there are many people willing to do it.

For example, a gambler who has traded souls with the devil and is destined to suffer after death.

Maybe it is out of guilt, or maybe he wants to make the last brilliant moment of his life. In short, for him, the consequences of welcoming the Lady of Pain are no more cruel than falling into the hands of the devil. Under this premise, he can not only attract everyone's attention, but also leave the last huge sum of money that cannot be spent to make up for the damage caused by his shameful life. Why not do it?

As for attracting the attention of the Lady of Pain and letting her kill him in public. This matter is much simpler than imagined.

Calling the name of the Lady of Pain may attract her, fighting in Sigil may attract her, and praying to her faithfully in your heart will definitely attract her - this has been confirmed by countless fools and lunatics. The Lady of Pain does not need believers, and anyone who swears to believe in her existence will only be treated more cruelly.

Tang Sen has already preset almost all methods to ensure that the Lady of Pain will appear - perhaps no one will use this method to take advantage of such a powerful existence as the Lady of Pain, but for Tang Sen, there is nothing in this world that cannot be used.

Only the endorsement of the Lady of Pain can make the witnesses believe it, and there is no way to trace it back.

Of course, there is never a lack of smart people in this world, and Tang Sen has no illusions that this can deceive everyone. There will definitely be some people who are skeptical, but this is what Tang Sen hopes to see.

When needed, "Lord Varo" can completely reappear in Neverwinter.

"Mr. Varro, you are dead."

Tang Sen said: "As long as you remember this fact, you will not be in danger anymore."

"Ah?" Varro uttered the confused words that everyone would have when facing this sentence: "I am dead now?"

"That's right." Tang Sen said seriously: "The legendary figure who caused a stir in the city of Sigil and stirred the eyes of the entire multiverse is dead. He died under the eyes of everyone. No one can trace the source, not even the gods."

If this plan was implemented in other places, Tang Sen's plan might be found with the help of the power of time, but unfortunately, that was the territory of the Lady of Pain.

"Varo has since become the brightest star in the epic of the multiverse." Tang Sen said: "That is you, Mr. Varro. From now on, no one will be more famous than you."

"Really?" Varro was a little confused, but, to become an epic?

It sounds good? For a writer who is extremely eager for fame, this is indeed the reputation that Varro hopes to obtain even if he dies.

Is this a blessing in disguise?

But——

Varo opened his mouth and looked at Tang Sen, not knowing what to say. Too many emotions accumulated in his mind, making him extremely confused.

Obviously, the other party used him as a shield, but why did he seem to have to thank him while talking?

Something felt wrong?

Tang Sen no longer cared about what Varo thought.

This person could no longer escape his control. Just like before, Tang Sen believed that he and Mr. Varo would create many win-win opportunities in the future.

Moreover, the price of sacrificing an artifact was not just for Varo.

"It should be about time."

Tang Sen turned his head and looked at the portal.

In an instant, he felt that the deception divinity in his body began to grow wildly.

Double. Five times. Ten times.

Tang Sen had never felt that the increase in strength would be so easy and so fast. At the grand event in Sigil, "Lord Varo", who was exiled by the Lady of Pain in front of everyone, was madly increasing Tang Sen's influence in the priesthood of "fraud".

This is a lie, but those who believe in this lie include big businessmen in the multiverse, countless legendary professionals, and agents of gods.

"Successful--"

Tang Sen took a deep breath: "This is the correct way to open the God of Fraud."

The strongest growth of divinity was finally completed. Tang Sen could feel that his fraud divinity had changed from the initial trace to a substance that filled his body.

This is almost a result that some demigods may not be able to achieve after countless years of hard work.

Moreover, the divinity is still growing. Although it has slowed down a lot, it has not stopped.

Everything that happened in Sigil, about the deeds of the richest man in the multiverse, "Lord Varo", is spreading to the entire multiverse through all the witnesses in Sigil.

As long as more people know about this and believe this lie, Tang Sen's influence in the "fraudulent" priesthood will become wider and wider.

"The power of the gods is growing in an unreasonable way."

Tang Sen felt a little emotional in his heart: "No wonder so many gods spread religion crazily, attract believers, and stir up troubles in various fields. Then they just need to sit in their own kingdom of gods and wait for their divinity to grow. ”

"However, there are good and bad ways to obtain divinity through priesthood." Tang Sen habitually reflected: "These powers derived from priesthood are too easily affected by the priesthood itself. For example, if my power becomes stronger, then now The power of some deceitful gods has naturally become weaker, although the loss of these divinities may not be harmful to them. "

"However, gods in the same priesthood are indeed natural enemies. No matter how kind and peaceful a god is, he cannot remain indifferent when faced with the inexplicable divinity that will continue to evaporate if he does not fight back. The end result is to prevent his opponent from expanding his influence within the priesthood. This is probably the source of countless divine wars."

"Only when you completely monopolize a field of priesthood, and no other existence can get involved, can you truly have peace of mind."

In Tang Sen's memory, there are many gods with deceitful priesthood in this world, and the most powerful among them, who is called the God of Deception, is probably Cyric.

A chaotic evil god with powerful divine power known as the "Dark Sun".

If you want to continue to advance in this world, you will one day encounter a sniper attack from the other party.

"But if there are too many lice, they won't bite you."

Tang Sen just smiled at these future things: "If you want to be my opponent, you have to line up first. After all, there is a vengeful goddess waiting in front."

"Come one by one. I am already invincible."

One day, the gods of this world will find that their opponents are already standing completely above their heads at the starting point. They are facing another "Lady of Pain". No, from now on On the personal level, it is even higher than the "Ms. Pain" and more despairing.

The moment Neverwinter was listed as a territory, it was no longer enough to be shaken by the existence of this world.

"It's a pity that he is still a little short of condensing his divine personality and becoming a true god."

This step is a leap from mortals to gods. Even in the entire history of the multiverse, there are very few people who have crossed this step by relying on their own abilities.

Moreover, the lie about Varro is just an anecdote after all, not a matter of life and death - businessmen will regret the losses caused by Varro's death, and those with evil intentions will regret that their plans have failed. Unrelated people will sigh a few words at the wine table, but the impact of this lie on those who hear and believe it is only that.

Only major events that affect life and death, or even change the world, will affect everything that everyone is closely related to.

"But even so, it's enough to take the first step."

“Fine wine always needs time to age.”

"When Lord Varro's name appears in the bard's poems, when people on the main material plane begin to tell his stories and lament his death, when the lies become true -"

"I will become a god."

We will talk about becoming a god later. Now Tang Sen has to find a way to return to Neverwinter City.

Obviously, the location of this portal must be in the core area of ​​Menzoberranzan, and it is heavily guarded by the drow. Of course, this is not a problem.

Faerûn is really a small place compared to places like Sigil or the Astral Plane, which are full of legends. Menzoberranzan is famous in Faerûn, but Tang Sen is very doubtful whether it is possible to get even the most legendary place here. Two legendary professionals.

What Tang Sen was thinking about was not the danger brought by the drow, but how to avoid attracting attention at all and avoid the sight of the gods.

"If I use this feature, I can indeed return to Neverwinter safely without any accidents."

Tang Sen will not ignore what he gained in the previous world.

[One-time feature: Invisible clothes. 】

[You summon a piece of clothing that is completely imperceptible. When you put it on, no existence can detect you by any means. When you use any extraordinary power or take off your clothes, you will also This dress could never be found. 】

"But now is not the time to use it."

In Townsend's plan, it should be used for more important things.

"Whether you ride Smaug or go on your own, you can reach Neverwinter very quickly, but it seems a bit too showy." Tang Sen will not underestimate the arrangements made by the goddess in Faerun. He may be able to change his face, he can Hidden whereabouts, but the gods also have his own methods.

Perhaps it is not only the believers of the goddess who are looking for themselves throughout Faerun, but the goddess herself is also trying her best to perceive the world.

"So, you have to be as low-key as possible, so low-key that even if you encounter a believer of the goddess, you won't be noticed."

"And, leave the Underdark as soon as possible."

Tang Sen rubbed his chin and his eyes fell on Varo.

"Mr. Varro, it will probably be a difficult journey next."

"Ah?" Varro was still immersed in the confusion just now and did not react.

"For the safety of Mr. Varro, I think Mr. Varro should hide in my demiplane first." Tang Sen smiled: "Just right, I think Mr. Varro needs a quiet environment to taste it and become an epic a feeling of."

"Do I need it?" Varro asked confused.

"I think it's necessary." Tang Sen cut open a half plane and stuffed Varo in.

Don't worry about Varo being hungry, this half plane is full of precious ingredients and fine wines from the multiverse.

Tang Sen looked at Xue Xue again.

"Do I need to go in too?" Xue Xue took the initiative to speak.

"No." Tang Sen shook his head.

"You are a drow elf. At least in Menzoberranzan, it's more convenient to have you by my side."

Moreover, the goddess didn't seem to know Xue Xue's existence.

When He descended, it was when Xue Xue's time was stopped. After all, He didn't have the time priesthood, so he naturally had no perception of what happened in the stopped time.

"I am a drow elf?" Xue Xue tilted her head.

She had long forgotten these things.

"You look like a drow elf, although ordinary drow elves are taller and more open." Tang Sen was a little embarrassed to describe it, and finally just waved his hand and said, "When we leave here, you can see it with your own eyes."

"Okay." Xue Xue nodded, revealing a curious expression.

When they were in Sigil, the three of them had met drow elves, but Tang Sen was busy at that time and had no time to talk to Xue Xue about these things. Xue Xue responded with an indifferent attitude towards other people's appearance or her own appearance.

No, maybe she was still curious, but her curiosity had been eliminated by time and was still slowly recovering.

"Then, it's time to leave here."

Tang Sen closed his eyes, his black hair began to grow rapidly, and faded to silver white, and his skin began to turn gray as if pigment accumulated.

His ears began to become pointed, and his body was slightly taller, appearing thinner and slender.

When he opened his eyes again, his pupils were light brown.

He was a real drow elf.

This was not the power of the deceiving divinity. Although it was more convenient to use the deceiving divinity, Tang Sen still tried his best to avoid using divine power before returning to Neverwinter.

After all, the gods' perception of divine power was too keen.

Fortunately, Tang Sen had many means of transformation.

"From now on, don't call me Tang Sen. My name is Tom."

"Tom?" Xue Xue nodded: "You look weird now."

".Maybe." Tang Sen looked at Xue Xue's silver hair and gray skin, and wanted to complain.

How could he say that his race looked weird?

The secret room where the portal was located could not stop Tang Sen. The space of the surgery fruit easily passed through the door, allowing Tang Sen to sense everything outside.

Tang Sen originally thought that there would be a secret corridor and heavily guarded guards outside, but unexpectedly, it was open air outside.

In a place like the Dark Region, open air is naturally just a metaphor. After all, the sky here is only rocks and luminous fungi, but this is enough to surprise people. Such an important teleportation array stands in a small building in the open air, and next to the building, there is even a lake.

Tang Sen's mind moved, and the figures of the two appeared next to the lake.

The moss under their feet glowed because of the two people's stop, and the lake in front of them was a mixture of purple and blue - this was because of the reflection of the light of the aquatic luminous plants in the water.

It was magnificent.

Looking far away, the two could see most of the area of ​​Mozobulan City, and saw those buildings that were strange in style but absolutely beautiful.

These buildings were not arranged on the ground like ordinary cities, but were scattered unevenly. Some were in low-lying areas, some were on towering stone pillars, some were hung on the walls of huge caves, and some were even hollowed out by those inverted stalactites.

In the center of the city, a huge stone pillar could be seen, emitting magical light. Tang Sen squinted his eyes and looked at it for a moment, confirming that this should not be the core of a dangerous enchantment, but a timer.

A magic flame spell acted on the stone pillar, allowing the people of the entire Mozobulan City to clearly know the time at the moment through the rising and falling positions of the flames on the stone pillars.

"What do you feel about this place?"

Tang Sen looked at Xue Xue.

Xue Xue was carefully looking at everything around her. When she heard Tang Sen's question, she retracted her gaze and shook her head: "I have no impression at all."

"You may have been born, raised, and even studied in this city." Tang Sen said.

According to Xue Xue's understanding of spells, before she entered the Time Dragon Demiplane, even if she was not a legendary wizard, she was a nine-ring wizard. As a drow elf, if she wanted to obtain such high-end knowledge, Menzoberranzan might be the best choice.

Moreover, Xue Xue also had a tangle with Rose.

"That was too long ago." Xue Xue said: "It's so long that time has washed away these memories and they can never be retrieved. For me, the starting point of my memory is next to the Time Dragon."

"I have been a lich since I was born."

Tang Sen's mouth twitched slightly.

No wonder Xue Xue is so persistent and clear about being a lich. Maybe for her, she is a lich first, and then other races.

"It doesn't matter." Tang Sen could only say: "Since you don't know this city as well as I do, then follow me and act according to circumstances."

Tang Sen's eyes traveled through the city and finally stopped at an area.

The buildings there did not look as exquisite as those in other places, and were obviously much more crowded. According to Tang Sen's experience, it was probably the area where low-level drow elves and slaves lived.

There were a lot of slaves in Mozoberranzan, even reaching one-third of the city's permanent population.

"Let's go there."

Tang Sen made a decision.

Xue Xue naturally had no opinion. She just stared blankly in one direction and said, "Tang Tom, drow elves."

"Huh?" Tang Sen also looked over.

I saw a group of people walking towards this side playfully.

They were all obvious drow elves, with beautiful faces and good figures unique to elves - as for why the figure was emphasized, it was because it was too obvious.

Whether it was male drow elves or female drow elves, they all freed themselves from the shackles on their bodies and let their skin bathe in the magnificent light created by the luminous fungi.

"Tom, is this what you just said, maybe my former race?"

Xue Xue paused: "I think it's a bit strange. Why don't you wear clothes?"

She looked at Tang Sen seriously: "So-"

"Do I have to do this too?"