Natural green.
Probably because of the tax-free policy of this trading city, even in these turbulent times, not only is it still prosperous, but it is even continuing to prosper. (Seeing the previous message, I asked why there is no tax exemption, how to maintain the army and municipal government, etc. Mainly... the development of various industries in the kingdom is jointly developed, and the one who dominates it under various names is Isaac. No matter how much tax there is, it is not as huge as this absolute monopoly. In addition, only this city is tax-free, not the entire kingdom.)
It seems that this place is already a real trading capital!
The Grand Canyon alone can no longer accommodate this expanding city.
Not only outside the canyon, but also the east and west fissure mountains are under construction planning.
A continuous motorcade flows on the spacious road.
Businessmen in colorful robes, elite guards with standard combat preparations, various adventurers, and more settled residents...
Among them, the human race undoubtedly occupies the absolute mainstream, but there are also quite a few dwarves and halflings. From time to time, you can also see adventurers such as half-elves and half-orcs, and indispensable those who Street performers, poets and singers, and even red-skinned tieflings appear...
To maintain order in the entire city, it is the City Guards with dragon-shaped kobolds as the core, as well as the Public Security Bureau, which has a certain degree of involvement in various large chambers of commerce.
The Sheriff's Department is in charge of public security.
The city guards...
"The city library is also the church of the God of Knowledge..."
A gorgeous carriage drove slowly on the city avenue.
There was another group of ten tattooed warriors, guarding the carriage with expressionless faces.
These warriors... let’s not say whether they are powerful or not, but they all possess an indescribable ferocity!
Just looking at them, it seemed as if they could directly see the murderous nature of these people, as if each one of them crawled out of the hell of the sea of blood.
This also allowed the teams on the left, right, front and rear to keep a large distance from it.
Of course, when such a team enters the natural green, even if it has a pass order, it will inevitably have a whole team of elite kobolds, as well as two fully armored trolls, "guarding" behind them.
Inside the carriage.
But he didn't care about this "escort".
An old man in a gorgeous red robe looked through the gauze curtains at this bustling city.
When he saw that the most magnificent building in the center of the city was actually a library with the sacred emblem of knowledge, a thoughtful look flashed in his black eyes filled with profound knowledge. .
A green dragon who could build such a kingdom was worthy of a visit on his way.
This same green dragon actually values knowledge so much...
While observing, the carriage turned and drove into a castle adjacent to the mountainous area.
Behind the castle, in the direction of the mountainous area, a very large area is still under construction on a large scale.
"Zurkes!"
In the castle, under the leadership of Kalia, several red-robed mages who had been waiting respectfully immediately bowed down with their hands clasped together.
Their warrior servant even knelt on the ground.
…
"Torre Champion Fighter!"
"Every Torre fighter is the strongest and most brutal one who has achieved consecutive victories in the Death Arena of the Red Robe Mage Association before being able to obtain the red robe mentor instilling mysterious power with magic patterns and completing the advancement ceremony. Gladiator!"
"And the champion fighter is the strongest among these gladiators!"
"A whole team of champion fighters will be escorted... I'm afraid one of the red-robed chiefs has arrived!"
The arrival of the Torre people was quickly followed by a request for a visit, which was passed from the first loyal servant to the City of Shadows.
And Barrett came over at about the same time as the first loyal servant.
The Shadow Assassin Group was deeply involved in the Kingdom's Security Bureau, so it was impossible for Barrett to ignore the arrival of the Torres.
In fact, he personally watched the team enter the red robe envoy area.
It was precisely because of this that he rushed over immediately.
The red-robed chief is accompanied by a team of champion fighters to protect him...
However, there was a little interest in Isaac's eyes. He looked at Barrett and suddenly asked: "Over there in the north, are there any major events happening recently?"
For such a team to be two months late, he was quite curious as to why!
"Needless to say, Amn, although Villa has some connections with one of the six-person councils, it is still too early to completely take over there and drive away the Zhentarim."
"There are a lot of things going on over there in the Sword Coast. Rumor has it that the descendant has appeared in the Moon House in Waterdeep City. Further north, there seems to be traces of the Black-blooded Beast King."
"The Silver Moon Alliance has calmed down a bit during this period. However, there seems to be rumors that dark elves have broken through the Mystery Lock protection and are already occupying Cormanthor, which was abandoned by those elves."
Barrett talked about the information about the Northland while pondering what Isaac said.
Isaac pondered for a moment, shaking his head slowly in his heart.
These... seem to have nothing to do with Hongpao!
Forget it, he didn't need to think too much. When he met the mysterious red-robed man who still hadn't revealed his identity even after asking for a visit, he would have a way to find out.
Isaac looked at the first loyal servant aside: "Make arrangements, I will meet him at Dragon Castle tomorrow!"
Nearly half a year has passed, and now he has a deep enough understanding of the Hongpao Trade Concession.
To a certain extent, this policy even means a change in the foreign policy of the Torre people.
Moreover, at least this faction does have something wrong with the Witch King family of the Bonn Federation!
Otherwise, even if he had the "pseudo-legendary talisman", how could he... well, he would still let them enter the field, at least he would get the talisman first before talking about anything else!
The first loyal servant immediately took the order and left.
Isaac talked to Barrett for a while, and contacted Blackwoods. After a while of arrangements, he retreated into his brain-shaped castle again.
With Nao Chi as the core, his petri dish is complete!
Not only himself, but even the two shadow dragon hatchlings, Start and Rodnik, who had been hatched, actually had the true names of the dragon clan, and were directly controlled by them with oath binding, he did not let go.
Three clones are already being cultivated.
…
The second day soon arrived.
Dragon's Castle.
Isaac, who never minded giving a little extra respect to others, arrived early as always.
But the red robes were not slow either.
He arrived here for a while.
Soon, under the personal guidance of the first loyal servant, he came through a portal.
Accompanied by two tattooed warriors, Miliya personally accompanied him carefully and respectfully.
An archmage wearing a crimson robe and a gorgeous red cloak, who looked very old but very energetic, with a pair of black eyes that were always shining, was stepping in.
Although this archmage is stern and has gorgeous equipment, especially in front of Isaac's Eye of True Knowledge, the intensity of the magic aura in his equipment is even inferior to that of Teacher Satan.
However, this person has the kind of polite demeanor that only scholars have just now!
The first time I saw this person...
Isaac couldn't help but feel something in his heart. For a moment, this person actually gave him a bearing that was very similar to that of Satan!
The same profound knowledge, the same powerful magic, the same...skinny as a skeleton!
Yes, although this person looks like a tall old scholar, his eyes of true knowledge can tell that he is a real lich!
so……
"Sazastan!"
In my heart, I quickly had some direction about this person's identity.
At the same time, it was much more solemn than at any previous moment.
If it is really this person, he deserves his solemnity!
"Dear King Red, respected Majesty Isaac, allow me to introduce to you, this is the regent of the Torre Kingdom, the most noble and powerful of the eight chiefs, Zulkes, His Majesty Sazhastan! "
The red-robed female mage took a step forward gently from the side.
In her voice, Isaac felt "sure enough" in his heart.
Sure enough, it's this one!
The chief of the Necromancy School of the Red Robe Mage Guild and the most powerful leader of the Torre people!
However, this person will come here in person, or visit Sword Coast in person, for the purpose of...
The thought in his heart did not prevent Isaac from having a natural smile on his face, and with a look of respect in his eyes, he stood up with a huge body and said at the same time: "I don't know if it's the Archmage himself. When I came to visit, I felt a little neglectful.”
"Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about this. I asked Kalia not to reveal her identity in advance. Keep everything simple."
Sazastan's voice was hoarse, as if it was squeezed out of his throat.
His face remained as unsmiling as ever.
However, these did not hinder his etiquette at all, and he even had some respect.
Just like Satan, with this magnanimity, if he is said to be the big boss of the evil camp, it would be better to say that he is more inclined to the neutral camp.
Of course, whether it is the Speaker of the Eternal Place or the leader of the Red Robe Mage Association, if someone really wants to say that they are from the neutral camp...
"The Archmage is keeping a low profile. Please take a seat."
While Isaac was greeting him personally, he said with a little bit of curiosity in his eyes: "But it's just an embassy. How could you have to travel thousands of miles to drive it yourself?"
"You guys go out first."
Sazastan was not in a hurry to speak. Instead, after taking his seat, he looked at Kalia and the two champion fighters who did not seem to be pure-blooded humans.
Is there any other purpose?
Understanding in his heart, Isaac also looked at the first loyal servant.
Immediately, the four of them, together with the servants accompanying them in the castle hall, quickly walked out together.
"On this trip, one is to visit an ancient sage in the north. Therefore, I was unexpectedly delayed there for two months, but I have to ask for your forgiveness." Sazastan nodded slightly in greeting, dryly There was a hint of apology in his voice.
It must be said that Isaac still quite likes to be in contact with such polite people, just like Satan, so does he himself.
"It doesn't matter." Isaac nodded with a smile, but did not hide the curiosity in his eyes. "On the contrary, I can let the Archmage visit me in person. I don't know about this ancient sage... Of course, if there are any taboos, the Archmage will treat me as such." Never said that."
"He has officially appeared, but there is no need to keep anything secret. Even if I don't tell him, I believe that Your Majesty will soon know the news that the Tomb of the Warlock King has appeared deep in the Troll Hills." Sazastan said slowly.
Troll Hills!
There was only a slight movement in Isaac's mind, and he was quickly on the map.
This is not the Troll Mountains from which the Two-Headed Ogre comes.
The Troll Hills are further north in Amn, located within the Sword Coast and connected to the Troll Forest. They are both remote and dangerous, with almost no human traces appearing there.
However, this is not the point. The point is...
"The Troll's Claw Beach where the Murder King fell seems not that far away!"
"I wonder if there is any connection?"
"The tomb of the ancient warlock king, is it a lich again..."
Some thoughts flashed rapidly in Isaac's mind. Anyway, until now, he had no exact information as to whose hands the murderous king fell.
"But in addition to his side, His Majesty's side is also the purpose of my visit. The embassy matter is just one of them. Some misunderstandings between us over the years and their root causes are about to be explained clearly to His Majesty. "Sazastan continued.
That Witch King!
In Isaac's heart, he immediately understood what this person meant!
Also, if it wasn't related to the Witch King, it was just a talisman of health and intelligence, how could it be possible for Sazastan to send it in person!
Isaac nodded slightly but said nothing. He just waited seriously for the next message from the other side.
"I believe that your Majesty is aware of Solomon's matters. He has not yet completed the final ceremony, and therefore, he has not been directly affected by this turmoil."
"However, with the same turmoil and the coming of the gods, hell will no longer be able to trap him."
"The hell part of his ritual should be nearly completed."
"But for this ritual, in addition to hell, the material world also needs to cooperate."
"But his descendants lost an indispensable instrument..."
in Sazastan's voice.
Isaac finally knew what the clues that Villa reported to him were.
However, no matter how incompetent the descendants of the Witch King are, can such things be lost?
Moreover, this person is visiting the tomb of the ancient Warlock King at this time...
While making a judgment in his mind, he looked at Sazastan: "So, what does the Archmage mean?"
"I'm here to take away the Heart of the Pillar. But since we are in the Kingdom of Red, we should explain it clearly to His Majesty due to emotions and reasons." Sazastan was very magnanimous.
To a certain extent, at his level, if he were to steal the Heart of the Pillar silently, Archon Thomas would probably not be aware of it.
Even if it is taken away, Thomas may not notice it even after the fact with a sufficient hint.
So, from this aspect, Isaac understood what he meant.
Red and Torre are too far apart. There are countless countries between them. There is no direct conflict, and there is no need for conflict. This person doesn't want to create another enemy!
However, judging from this, the so-called "Heart of the Pillar" must indeed be related to the Witch King's ritual.
"I need him to continue to rule the kingdom for me!" Isaac said, answering the question.
"Of course I should. I have to pay my respects to Solomon in person for obstructing Solomon's ceremony."
Sazastan was always calm and polite.
Then, after a few words, a gemstone amulet that was half sea blue and half bright green floated in his hand.
