Under the guidance of President Blood Money, the Lord arrived at the secret meeting place underground at the Night Gate Tavern through a secret passage.
The moment President Blood Money revealed his face, Wu Chen's memory copy appeared out of thin air: "Long time no see, Kalia."
"It's been a long time, sir." President Blood Money's eyes were filled with undisguised loneliness and loneliness. Although the dark elves have a long life, Kalia's heart has become older than her body.
Karliah is one of the most famous dark elf thieves in Skyrim. Also a former member of the Skyrim Thieves Guild, a Nightingale. But during her 25 years on the run following the murder of her lover and master of the guild, the Nightingale Gallus Desidenius, she was always thought to be her lover's murderer.
The "Nightingale Trinity", often referred to as "Nightingale", is one of the three dedicated sixteen demon gods known as the Lady of Night, the Lady of Shadows, the Unknowable, the Gloomy Queen, the Daughter of the Morning, the Mysterious Lady, etc. The realm is endless. A highly skilled thief who serves Nocturnal, the demon goddess of night and shadow.
Nightingales are usually selected from the top ranks of the thieves guild and have a strong influence on the operations of the guild. Some even claim this is the origin of the union catchphrase "Walking with the Shadows."
The nightingales will swear an oath to Nocturnal to protect the "Skeleton Key" that will remain forever in Nocturnal's temple, the Twilight Cemetery. Nightingale also takes an oath to guard the cemetery from threats. Even death never ceases, until Nocturnal lets the nightingale's soul enter her realm of endless dusk, escaping the reincarnation of this world and becoming immortal. In return, the Nightingales can use the magic from the Night Goddess to do whatever they see fit. And it is not bound by the laws of the world (please distinguish yourself from the laws).
It is believed that unlike the ubiquitous contract between humans and gods, the oath between the Nightingales and Nocturnal is more like some kind of business contract. While most members take their oath very seriously, they do not worship Nocturnal as a deity, but instead give her the respect she deserves as the patron saint of thieves.
It is unknown when the Nightingale Trinity was first established. But it is certain that the most famous nightingale in the history of Tamriel is Jagar Tharn, who was first recorded around the distant year 3E 383. Interestingly, nightingales throughout the ages have denied that Jag Sarn was a nightingale, and claimed that the bard who seduced Queen Baranyaz was Drayven Indoril, a man who was smitten by Jag Sarn. A master thief hired by Sarn to steal the War of Chaos (who is actually a member of the Nightingale Trinity). Nightingale also claimed that Draven had an affair with Queen Barenziah and had a child. The illegitimate son and his descendants became nightingales.
According to the second volume of The Nightingale written by Gallus Desedris, it can be determined that Kallia's grandparents are Queen Barenziah and the Nightingale thief Draven Indori. Kaliya's mother Dralsi, also a nightingale, taught her the art of stealing when she was very young. Just as her mother was preparing to pass on the Nightingale cloak to Kallia, she was unfortunately killed in the battle while defending the Dusk Tomb. Finally Calia was introduced as a nightingale by Gallus, the master of the guild and lover.
This memory copy that emerged out of thin air told Wu Chen that during the 25 years on the run, Kaliya quietly transformed into a blood money merchant and formed his own thieves organization: Night Gate Death Flower.
No wonder the housekeeper was able to recruit Nightgate Violet Jeannade so easily. It turned out to be the flower of death carefully cultivated by Kaliya, an old acquaintance.
"So since you escaped from the guild, you have been hiding here for 25 years." Wu Chen jumped out of the memory.
"I spend most of my time at the Night Gate, in charge of the Blood Money Merchant Guild and training the Flower of Death. You know, sir. The only advantage of us dark elves is our long life." Choosing to reveal his identity at this time, it was obvious that Kallia had already planned Prepare.
"That's true." Wu Chen said with a smile: "So, why do you want Janeide to sign a lifelong contract to work only for me?"
Wu Chen originally just asked casually. But Kalia will definitely not simply think: "My lord, this is the agreement between Alicia and I: if Jeannade's service can satisfy you, please allow me to control the Flower of Death for you."
"So, you and your Blood Money Merchant Guild also want to be contracted by Crimson Dragon Po to serve the Golden Tree Law." Wu Chen understood. The ancestor Nightingale, who has been on the run for 25 years, wants a safe haven. Just like the dragon-slaying demon sword Irelles who also escaped for a long time.
"Is it okay, my lord?" Kalia was filled with uneasiness, waiting for the judgment of fate.
"Why not?" Wu Chen smiled and said: "You know, I have a gold mountain. Later I will also set up a 'blood money-like organization', which can be left to you and your Night Gate Death Flower to take care of. , but it must not be stained with anyone’s blood. This is my bottom line.”
"Blood money is a debt trap. But as long as you charge a suitable tax rate like your territory, the blood stains can fade away and become a territorial citizen facility similar to a blacksmith shop and a hotel." Kalia's eyes suddenly brightened. The "organization that looks like blood money" that the lord wants to build is actually a bank.
"I believe what you said and that you have the ability. But to be on the safe side, everything must be discussed after the contract is awarded." Wu Chen said with a smile.
"As you wish, my lord." Kalia liked Wu Chen's straightforwardness. This is also the daily life of the Skyrim Heroes. As long as both parties negotiate good terms, nothing will be a problem. I'm afraid of hiding it and harboring evil intentions from the beginning.
Walking out of the secret room, the housekeeper who had been waiting for a long time smiled and took the lord's arm: "So?"
"What do you think?" Wu Chen's smile said it all.
"Walking with the former nightingale can make up for the ears and eyes in the darkness that Ximu urgently needs." The housekeeper's choice must have been right.
Waiting for Ventus to fill the cargo hold with the accumulated wealth. The Storm Outlook slowly rose and returned to Ximu Territory.
Lord's cabin.
Wu Chen was reading two private messages intercepted by Kaliya.
One letter was written by Cobjohn, the owner of Snowrun Mead, to Marwen Blackthorn in Rift City. The letter said that reasonable business competition was harmless, but Marwen secretly hired thugs and the Thieves Guild to rob him of two shipments of goods. , this was beyond the means of legitimate competition. In response, he threatened to report to the Lord Xueman and let the "strong" Balgrove deal with her.
The second letter was written by a person named Christopher Bartlett to Marwen Blackthorn. The words in the letter were extremely humble and frightening, saying that this was the second letter of apology he had written to Marwen, and the last one fell into the sea. There was no news, he hoped that Ma Wen would not misunderstand him, and said that he was begging Ma Wen for forgiveness with great humility and trepidation.
Surprisingly, both letters are related to the Blackthorn Family and Snowman Territory in Rift Valley City.
Delphine, the proprietress of the Sleeping Giant Inn, once asserted that the gin in Fort Secuda was far superior to the Nord mead produced in the mead fields outside Snowrun. The unique taste of gin is even comparable to the popular black thorn mead.
Since Blackthorn Mead has always been a guarantee of quality, why plunder the mead land’s ordinary Nord Mead?
Also, why did Christopher Bartlett, who temporarily lived in the Mare Banner Tavern, offend the famous Blackthorn family?
It seems that there are suddenly more side plots that need to be completed.
Carrying a cabin full of harvest, the Storm Outlook returned to the Gray Rock Castle safely.
"Master, the southern Feitian Outpost Tower has been built. According to your requirements, it has been transformed into a strong outpost." The housekeeper took the latest territorial documents.
Of course, there is also the thick "Golden Tree Codex".
