Arcane Journey

Chapter 335 Sister Hui Yao's Calculation

'Pirate's Paradise' Bra Star.

A streamer-like starship, taking advantage of the gap in the chaotic storm that has not yet condensed into shape, rushed to the port of Bra star at the fastest speed, and the rising and falling winds blew the starship's sails full of traces of magical repairs. .

This is an old traveling merchant clipper. As a starship, it is really too simple. In any crystal wall system with a sound trading and plundering society, you can find this kind of so-called "Wild Universe Workhorse" 'The Starship.

Its hull has been painted with so many layers of earth-brown magic paint, and the enchanted magic canvas has been ravaged by the storm in the wilderness.

No one will take a second look at this starship, unless they are curious about why it can still float and soar safely in the barren universe.

When the starship lowered its sails, the eldest prince of the City of Shadows, Rivaran Tanshul, did not rush to disembark, but stood on the deck, staring at the starport in front of him.

This is a commercial starport of humans and humanoids. The planet is about 5 kilometers long, half its width and depth, and looks like a rough oval rock to the eye.

Rather than saying that Bra is one of the hundreds of asteroids in the 'Tears of Suren', it is more appropriate to call it the 'Rock of Bra'.

The moonlight of Su Lun, the goddess of the moon, softly falls on the Rock of Bra, bringing light to this city in the barren universe, and at the same time revealing the vicissitudes of countless years polished by the chaotic storm.

Looking at the Huangyu Xingport in front of him, Rui Valan sighed with emotion. He didn't expect that he would arrive at Bula Xing in this way.

This reminded him of the negotiations with that unknown ancient god of desolation in the Badan Fortress.

"Since Ms. Ye did not hesitate to form an alliance with Shadow Evil to strengthen her own strength in order to fight against her twin sister Su Lun, why can't she choose to cooperate with us, a group of lost wild gods? After all, what we have to deal with is... "

The lord of Evil Pool Fortress didn't continue to speak, obviously this has touched on the ancient secrets that Rui Valan, a mortal, should not know.

He was glad the lord hadn't said it.

Praise to the Lost Lady, no matter what the final result was, he was lucky enough to save his own life, and with the help of the lord of Evil Lake Fortress, he arrived at Brastar smoothly.

Rui Valan's tense nerves gradually relaxed, looking forward to this star port that he was once familiar with but has become unfamiliar.

Inside the thick black steel walls of Xinggang, a dark blue fortress stands proudly on the top of the hill. He can still vaguely see the vault of the fallen God of Justice Tyr Temple, and the vault like a lighthouse. , the eyes of Tyr shining with golden brilliance.

Although Tyr, the god of justice, has long since fallen, and his priesthood and power under his command have been divided between Tom, the god of courage, and Losander, the god of dawn, there is still a relatively famous temple on Huangyubra, It is still accepting believers.

It is said that Tire, the God of Justice, is a foreign god. The first stop he appeared in the kingdom of heaven from other crystal wall systems was Bra star.

And the Eye of Tyre, located on the vault, is believed by some scholars to be a year of turmoil, when the slate of fate was stolen, and Tyre lost its light because of protesting against the catastrophe of the saints brought down by the god "Io". s eyes.

It can be seen from this that as long as the temple of Brastar remains standing, it is only a matter of time before this god of justice, who once possessed powerful divine power, wants to be resurrected.

Rui Valan didn't think about it any more, and stepped down from the starship. The star port made of unknown steel and meteorite blocks was very crowded. A group of "Wild Universe Pack Horses" were unloading at the trade fair. A ship from Shenzhou, Chixian County The dragon head starship appeared at the starport without fear through the chaotic storm, which aroused the attention and shock of most people.

Prince Yinhun avoided this luxurious battleship from the Karatu continent far away. In the past, he would definitely not be able to help but take a second look, but now, his thoughts have already drifted to the interior of the star port, preparing to find the lost lady to hide. The temple here, and take the Dark Chalice from the temple.

This is the real purpose of his coming here.

According to the words of the priestess 'Black Veil' Elirael, he learned that one-third of the divine power of the God of Thieves Mask's "Shadow" priesthood is preserved in the Holy Grail of Darkness.

If he can absorb all the remaining divine power, then he will return to Shadow Valley and participate in the magic net battle with the mysterious lady Mystra, which will be enough to decide the outcome.

If the Shadow Demon Net replaces the Magic Net and is appreciated by the Lost Lady, he can even use this divine power to be promoted to the true Shadow God and become the Lost Lady's servant.

Walking on the bustling streets of the Rock of Bra, Rui Valan found that compared with his visit thousands of years ago, the city defense of the Rock of Bra has been significantly strengthened, dividing the inner harbor and outer harbor to resist the chaos storm In terms of force field defense, a 30-meter-high city wall was built, which stretched for almost 3 kilometers, and there was a spell turret every [-] meters.

Rui Valan has always had a good impression of this star port, because this is the place where he made his first pot of gold in his life.

He first came here, even dating back to the golden age of the Netheril Empire.

At that time, he was less than 20 years old, and his second child, Yada, was still a baby waiting to be fed, and his father had just been promoted to an arcanist.

In Netheril, anyone who is promoted to the arcanist profession represents the status and power they will gain, as well as the recruitment from the great arcanist who owns the floating city, but his father's research on shadow spells led to Suffering from exclusion, the Floating Void City, which has no grand arcanist, is willing to take them in.

In order to earn funds for his father to study spells, he signed a ten-year labor contract with a grand arcanist and became a crew member to explore the barren universe.

He still vividly remembers that the grand arcanist's magic ship is driven by the cheapest life rudder, which is a special and evil magic exorcism rudder.

It feeds on the life energy of an individual in it, usually against the individual's will, and the life rudder can work on any creature with health, but it draws the life of the creature.

Every time a magic ship sets sail, the great arcanist will load a ship full of slaves, especially the elves and dwarves known for their longevity, which also paved the way for his demise.

Rui Valan is very familiar with the history of Brastar.

Like most large objects in the Wasteland, the Rock of Bra has had many owners during the time of the Netheril Empire.

Beneath the Rock of Bra's surface, there are also ruins and caves that suggest it was used in the past as a mind flayer outpost, home to warring beholders, a dwarven colony wiped out by a mysterious force, and the Elven Armada A stop between battlefields.

Its modern history began 3000 years ago when the Rock of Bra, apparently abandoned by its former inhabitants, gradually drifted to its present location, its first settler being a fallen pirate The great arcanist, and the citizens of his floating city.

As far as Rui Valan knew, if there were no accidents, the current owner of the Rock of Bra should be the grandson of the great arcanist Kosar.

During the time of Netheril, Kesar was the first great arcanist who established himself as the leader of the Rock of Bra, and he was also the founder of the "Royal House" of Bra.

Grand Arcanist Kothar traces his lineage to various surface kings and emperors, but these legends have been passed down through word of mouth in many different forms.

His reign was long and prosperous, and he held the Rock of Bra into a single entity with an iron fist.

From a pirate's hideout, the city evolved into a large city, attracting merchants, adventurers, and other more respectable individuals.

Since Kothar's brief ally with the Elven Armada of Evermeet as privateer captain and treasure raider, he has officially banned piracy, declaring that any pirate caught will be brought to justice. punish.

The key word here is "caught," because when a ship full of other people's treasure goes down, it attracts a lot of other attention.

Likewise, slavery is illegal here, but no one would be interested in catching slave traders if it was profitable.

However, allegations of piracy and slavery were also common when the royal family wished to put pressure on the accused.

Of course, an attack on the capital is a betrayal of Bra, which includes actions that endanger the asteroid or the royal family of Bra.

Those found guilty are imprisoned in dungeons, and then eaten by mind flayers who give gifts to illithid embassies.

The Grand Arcanist Kothar ruled here for a long time, and finally died of a magical accident. His successor, Fren, took over the Rock of Bra.

However, Fren is not a shrewd pirate, nor is he a grand arcanist, but a fat, luxurious and lustful person.

During his reign, other factions took over the day-to-day dominance.

The families of nobles also multiplied, who, like the Prince of Corsal, had been pirates and outlaws not so long ago.

Other non-human races have also opened their own territories and embassies on the Rock of Bra.

Gradually, Fren became a figurehead lord, well-fed and imprisoned in his own palace.

In the end Fren dies of partying and drinking, and his son Carel succeeds him successfully.

But Carel followed his father's lead and died in a mysterious accident within a week of taking the throne.

His body was eventually found in a barren universe outside the atmosphere of the Rock of Bra.

Karel's younger brother Andrew, a great arcanist who was successfully promoted in the floating city of Iolum, came to Brastar to inherit his own throne, and eradicated the so-called "Assassins" - a group of robbed A moneylender backed by demons.

These were quickly executed, but rumors spread later that the moneylenders and mind flayers were the ones Andrew financed or supported, and that he and them were involved in Carel's death.

By identifying the masterminds of the murders as moneylenders and mind flayers, Andrew effectively conceals the truth.

If Grand Arcanist Andrew could survive the year when the magic net was broken, then he would still be the master of the Rock of Bra, Rivalan thought.

Just as Prince Yinhun was thinking about the history of Star Brabra, a strong breath of death suddenly interrupted his contemplation.

On the spacious street, within his line of sight, he saw a group of Lancers flying over at an extremely fast speed.

This is a group of well-equipped human warriors. They ride a mount similar to a shark, but with two pairs of wings and a long tail. The one who exudes death energy is a lich in black robe.

This group of people came for me, and Rui Valan instantly realized the seriousness of the problem.

"Prince Ruivalan of the City of Shadows is really a rare visitor." The Lich said in a cold and hoarse voice, "Since he is a descendant from the empire, he is qualified to attract our attention. Lord Andrew has been waiting for you for a long time. Come with me. let's go."

"Of course, you can choose to resist." He added meaningfully, "In that case, I can take this opportunity to have some fun."

"Are you planning to invite me to visit your castle?" Rui Valan forced himself to calm down and said in a calm tone.

In order to allow his mission to proceed smoothly, he had already used divine magic to deliberately disguise himself as an ordinary crew member in advance.

However, the lord of the Rock of Bra was able to recognize his identity so quickly the moment he stepped into the Starport. This was obviously not an accident, but more like waiting for a long time.

From the tone of this unfriendly lich, he could clearly feel that this was not an ally, but an enemy.

Who on earth betrayed him?
Why leaked the news that he was going to Brastar?

Rui Valan couldn't help feeling suspicious in his heart.

He first ruled out the lord of Badpool Stronghold and 'Black Veil' Illyrel.

Then all that remained was his father, High King Telamant Tanshul...

It is said that when his father was in Netheril, he and Andrew conducted a magic experiment on shadows and undead in the Tower of Karthus, so the two formed a friendship.

Thinking of this, Rui Valan inexplicably smelled a hint of conspiracy.

Every time his father was mentioned, Rui Valan would instinctively feel a little fear in his heart. He would never be able to guess any of his father's thoughts, and this time was no exception.

"A guest?" The Lich showed a frightening smile, he raised his withered right hand, "Perhaps the dark cell will welcome you as a 'special' guest very much."

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In the dim light of the cell, Brunhetti's senses, except her vision, were sharpened, while her skin was numb with cold and calluses.

With difficulty, she stretched her foot towards the chain, and after feeling the bumpy metal, she grabbed the chain with her toes and dragged it to her face.

To her disappointment, even though her legs were super flexible, she couldn't lift them directly to her face.

She could only tighten the chain and use her leg muscles to move herself closer to it.

Her toes let go of the chain, and she lowered her head to spit a mouthful of saliva onto the bumpy rusty chain.

Brunhiti wondered if she could really be freed by spitting, but with her hands shackled behind her back and no other tools at her disposal, spitting was the only thing she could do, and that was without being killed by Eka, the Prince of Shadows. The only thing that can keep her sane when Shea or his minions are abusing her.

She was originally a Bedai barbarian born in the Ennook Desert, but the Shadowmen of the City of Shadows wiped out her griffin tribe, leaving her alone in the world.

During the time she was imprisoned in Sacross, although she was secretly released by the second prince Yada, when she went to the Kingdom of Cormyr, she inadvertently broke into the territory of the Lizardmen.

In the end, in Guangze, she was rescued by two battle mages from the Kingdom of Cormyr.

Thinking back to her own twists and turns of fate, Brunhiti declined the invitation of the purple dragon knights and chose to walk through the vast swamp alone.

However, once again, the goddess of luck did not favor her, and she was captured again by the subordinates of the Prince of Shadows.

Although she was in a dark cell, Brunhetti didn't want to sit in the dark and let time pass by.

She had to keep trying to comfort herself that at least she was trying to escape.

If she keeps working hard, something will be gained.

If the shackle on the wall came loose, or if the links suddenly rusted and snapped, or if the guard thought she was crazy and put down her guard, she would have a chance to kill him.

There must be accidents, there must be accidents, she kept telling herself in her heart.

A voice whispered: "Brenchetti?"

At the soft, sweet sound, Brunhetti hit the end of the chain and sat back on the floor before she realized she had jumped up.

She sat on the ground and turned around, raising her legs to kick it out, but found that there was no one there.

Great, she thought, the accident happened, and I'm already hallucinating.

"Don't be nervous," said the voice. "I didn't come to hurt you."

Brunhetti squinted at the voice, only to see darkness, and then a small figure in a snow-white dress jumped at her feet.

It seemed that she was not just an auditory hallucination, the woman—the hallucination, she corrected—had beautiful blond hair and a delicate face, and a pure and sweet smile, but her face and hands were flesh-colored, not like Movie people.

"Don't be afraid, dear," she said softly. "I'm--"

"I don't care who the hell you are!"

With all her strength, Brunhetti kicked the little man's body, and she heard it hit the wall with a real thud.

She curled up and shivered. She was tortured physically all day long, and now she was tortured mentally, which made her furious.

"I'm not going to let this happen," Brunhetti said to herself, straightening her shoulders and lifting her chin—but she didn't let her legs drop, and snapped, "Get out!"

"Keep your voice down, child!" The villain's voice was still so sweet, "Beware of guards."

"I'm sorry I scared you," she continued. "Looks like you've been abused more than I thought."

If Brunhetti could talk, she would propose to switch places with her, and experience how cruel being a slave to a film fan can be.

"Will you stop barking?" she asked. "I have some questions for you."

Brunhetti realized her jaw was starting to ache, she could feel her mouth still open, her throat dry from 'screaming'.

She closed her mouth and stared at the girl in the white dress beside her, she looked like she was alive.

The girl nodded and made a gesture to unmute, and a hoarse buzzing came from Brunhetti's ears.

It took her a moment to be sure that the voice was coming from her own dry throat.

"Okay." She stretched out her hand to make a soothing gesture, avoiding another kick from Brunhetti, "To tell you the truth, I am Sister Glory from the Abyss, and I can help you out of your current predicament."

Brunhetti heard this and looked at her silently.

"Well, it seems that you don't even know who I am?" Sister Hui Yao smiled teasingly, "By the way, are the barbarians in the Enook Desert so backward?"

"The Bedai barbarians are backward, but we also know what a devil is." Brunhetti said, "We also know the difference between a real person and a dummy. How come you appear in my cell, and you are still the size of a doll, unless I'm crazy, how else could it be?"

"I'm here to help you." Sister Hui Yao said seriously and sincerely.

"There is no doubt that I still seem to be useful to you demons." Feeling her own situation, Brunhiti said slowly after a long silence, "Tell me, how do you plan to use me? "

Although the demons and the Shadow People of the City of Shadows are not fucking good things, this is indeed the best choice for her current situation.

Let them go dog eat dog.

"It seems that communicating with barbarians is still beneficial."

Sister Hui Yao smiled slightly, and looked at Brunhiti's face with great interest, "You should really be thankful for your appearance, and let the ghost prince Ecacia fall in love at first sight, and you can't help yourself, otherwise you will never have this Chance."

"Go fuck love at first sight!"

Brunhetti said angrily, "If I had the chance, I would have personally dismantled Ecacia's broken bones and dug out his black heart and fed it to the dogs."

"There will be a chance, my dear, as long as I do what I ask." Sister Hui Yao's sweet and charming voice echoed in Brunhetti's ears, "I can help you avenge your genocide. "

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As night fell, the salty sea breeze became more violent.

Mirabetta, the female leader of Sembia, looked at Sister Jielina, who was approaching, and asked, "Is everything settled?"

Three days ago, she went to Guangze together with Terina, and successfully captured the escaped Brunhiti, and in the name of the ghost prince Ecacia, tortured and abused the female barbarian.

Today, the four princes of Sacross City all support Shadow Valley, leaving only Lamorak, which makes them realize that the opportunity is coming.

"It's been done." Terina smiled, "It's smoother than expected."

"Now you can explain to me the purpose of doing this." Mirabeta asked pretending not to know.

"With the ending of the Guangze ceremony, it has been proven that these proud princes do not have absolute confidence to win this battle." Jie Linna said softly, "So, as allies, we You must prepare a way out for yourself in advance.”

"I have already investigated and found out that the members of the Supreme Council of Sambia voted unanimously to elect you as the commander." She then added: "The fundamental reason is that these members have already been planned by the ghost prince Ekasia through the shadows. Imagery control."

"You mean that as long as we control Ecacia, it is possible to gain real power in Sambia." Mirabetta's eyes flickered slightly, expressing his guess.

"That's the theory," Terina said. "If the Lost Lady wins, this chess piece will become meaningless. If it fails, then we will use her to regain control of the Supreme Council and get rid of these princes of ghosts." Clear the relationship."

Sister Hui Yao's eyes fell on the deep and empty darkness, and she said softly: "After all, our goal is the Underdark Region, not this extremely boring game."

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(End of this chapter)