Especially when a black mist emerged fiercely, Filancini was like an octopus, hanging tightly on Gavin, fearing that the two would be separated.
The moment he saw the black mist, Gavin felt a cold air rushing up from the soles of his feet and under his scalp, making his whole body feel cold.
In his eyes, this was not black mist, but a terrifying monster that could devour people's souls.
A name came to Gavin's mind uncontrollably.
The demiplane of fear.
This place is also called the land of fog, because it is shrouded in fog all year round and is divided into different areas. These fogs are like living creatures, often invading other planes and bringing the creatures there back to this place forever. Imprisoned here, even the power of the gods cannot cover it. Everything here is dominated and ruled by the lord of the Demon Realm, so this world is also called the Demon Realm.
There are legends and stories about this terrifying being all over Faerûn, most of them related to tragic and tragic disappearance stories.
There are many secret legends about it, but few people know about it. Just like its name, it is shrouded in mystery.
Because it has a terrifying characteristic, it is like a prison, imprisoning those who enter its world, whether actively or passively.
Except for the Ether Mist, no world has a portal connected to it, and inter-dimensional teleportation has no effect on it. Even the powerful Nine Rings Wishing Technique cannot bring people who enter this plane out of this world.
The only thing that is certain is that this world is dominated by evil, and countless crazy, evil, weird, twisted, and terrifying things are happening in this world.
Filancini is trapped in this world now.
But what surrounded her was not all kinds of scary things, but loneliness.
She was trapped in an empty mage tower, surrounded by endless fog, without any living creatures, not even any sound, only endless loneliness.
This is an isolated island in the fog. The only bright spot is probably the only window on it. This window is connected to nothing else but the magic cabin buried deep under the Stone Pony Hotel.
For a legendary caster, the scary thing is not all kinds of monsters. Even in an evil demiplane, legends are the top existences.
But in the face of this loneliness, even the legendary spellcaster is powerless.
In front of it, there is no difference between legendary spellcasters and ordinary people, except that their willpower is stronger and they can endure it for a longer time. However, the thought of never ending will still make people feel endless despair and fear.
This also explains why Gavin provoked Filancini one after another. This legendary spellcaster is still so easy to talk to and spares no effort to help him.
Because she subconsciously wants to communicate more with people, she is also full of contradictions about the reconstruction of Shima Hotel.
Even if he is afraid that his biggest secret will be exposed, his anchor point in the material plane will be destroyed, and he will not even have a chance to appear in the material plane for a short time. He can only be trapped in this foggy and lonely tower, facing endless loneliness alone.
She also hoped that the hotel could be rebuilt and that more people could move in. In this way, she could at least contact more people through this window, even if it meant scaring travelers with a crying witch or a silent phantom. It is a fun little game for lonely people.
Gavin gave Filancini a toothy smile and said, "I'll take you home."
Before he finished speaking, the previous process was completely reversed.
The suction force turned into a pushing force, pushing Gavin and Filancini out. The black mist moved away at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the mist was also shrinking.
In the blink of an eye, they were back in the basement of the Stone Stallion Hotel.
The only change is that Filancini hangs on Gavin like an octopus like she did in the fog.
This emotional fantasy of meeting friends over wine is really unique, with the real and the fake mixed together.
Even Gavin couldn't be 100% sure that he was just a bystander, participating in Filancini's emotional reappearance?
Or maybe they really took a walk in the etheric mist, went deep into the demiplane of fear that makes people talk about it, and observed it on the spot.
At least the previous touch was 100% real and not a false construct.
As a bystander, Gavin couldn't completely tell the difference, let alone Filancini as a person involved.
Gavin could clearly smell the unique scent emanating from her body, an orchid mixed with wisps of mist, as if it had substance. His whole nose was itchy, but it was so charming that he couldn't help but Smell a few more times.
"Are we really back?" Filancini still looked shocked, "Have I left that ghost place?"
After speaking, she couldn't help but observe her body, and the expression of surprise that just appeared suddenly froze, because the layer of strange fog was still wrapped around her.
"We are only back temporarily, your body is still trapped in the land of mist." Gavin certainly did not have the ability to bring Filancini out of the land of mist.
Just now, I simply felt that my ability to make friends with wine was fading, so I took the opportunity to show off to deepen her impression of myself and earn her favor.
Meeting friends over wine has begun to take effect.
At least Filancini didn't show much strange emotion about the close contact between the two of them. She separated without leaving a trace and quickly sorted out her personal emotions. The look of a weak and helpless little woman was quickly fading away. , once again became the legendary spellcaster shrouded in mist and aloof.
After hearing Gavin mention the name of the Land of Mists, her expression fluctuated again, but it was far less serious than before. She tried her best to make her voice sound very calm, "Have you heard of this place? Do you like it?" How much do you know?"
"I only heard people talk about it accidentally before, so my understanding is very limited." Gavin explained in detail what he knew about the situation here.
"Land of Mist?" Filancini nodded involuntarily. This name was very appropriate for her situation. "Where did you get this information? Can you get more specific information? What other demonic realms are there in this world? How do you get rid of it completely?”
Even legendary spellcasters are not omnipotent or omniscient.
At least she had never heard of this place before she was trapped here. This was the first time she had come into contact with someone who knew something about it.
"Sorry, madam, what I said before is all I know. For a while, I can't remember where I learned this information, but I will try my best to recall it and find a way to completely get you out of trouble. .”
Gavin said sincerely, "Madam, can you tell me why you are in this situation? I can also prescribe the right medicine based on your situation and collect more information in this area. To untie the bell, you need someone to tie it."
Perhaps the other party already understands his situation and has nothing to hide.
Perhaps the increase in the favorability of drinking friends made this legendary caster less wary. Youyou sighed and said, "I'm afraid this method won't work, because the caster who cursed me has already He was bladed by my hand and his soul was imprisoned by me, but I tried my best to make him surrender and lift the curse on me.
If according to the characteristics of this plane you mentioned, the spell caster is most likely not lying. He only knows how to curse, but not how to remove it. "
Filancini never mentioned the identity of the spellcaster.
After all, the only person who can deceive a legendary caster is another legendary caster.
A legendary spellcaster is definitely not a rootless duckweed. He probably has a lot of relatives, friends, and apprentices, and most of them are not good people. Once the news is leaked, it will easily cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.
Gavin also knew this deeply. The other party didn't say anything, so he didn't ask in detail. Instead, he asked another question: "What happened to the magic war that destroyed this hotel three years ago? What happened to that?" Couldn't the mysterious masked mage killed by the Tessel mage be a lady?"
"Yes." Filancini admitted openly, "He peeked at things that shouldn't belong to him, so he had no choice but to die. I hope we won't reach that point in the future."
The last sentence is obviously a warning.
She warned Gavin not to think about the magic house again. That was her bottom line. If this bottom line was touched, she would not mind killing people, let alone destroying a secular hotel.
"Don't worry, madam." Gavin assured him by taking a picture of his chest, "I am looking for madam's magic book mainly to start the profession of arcane master. Madam has taught me the most suitable one. Even if I really get the magic book, it will only I’m afraid I won’t be able to do this, after all, I have never received orthodox magic education, and I am very lacking in basic knowledge.”
These words are sincerely true.
Even if the Netheril Magic Book was given to him, he would probably be able to activate the normal Arcanist advancement instead of the Arcanist Soul Tower mode.
The most important thing is self-awareness. Magic research is a long-term work. Let’s not talk about whether the temperament is suitable or not. Just talk about time, and a lot of things will be blocked.
"I see." Filancini nodded and said, "If you want to go smoothly on the path of casting spells in the future, you must complete these basic things. Others cannot help you, but those who can, Only you."
"Ma'am, can you tell me when you can show up here so that we can communicate in the future?" Gavin continued to collect information about Filancini.
Filancini also did not hide this, "You guessed it correctly before. The power I can use has a certain relationship with the moon phase. Two nights before and after the full moon night, I can be in this form." Appearing, corresponding to the five moonless nights, my connection with the material plane will be extremely weak, and I will not even be able to sense this side. At other times, it will increase or decrease with the full and waning moon. .”
"Actually, this is also a good direction for us to collect information. I will focus on collecting the moon phases and documents related to the goddess Su Lun." Gavin started brainstorming and said, "I wonder if the lady can bring something back?"
"Yes, but only if I hold it in my hand. In the land of mist, all space magic is banned, and many magics are unstable and cannot be used unless they can be used." When talking about this, Filancini His face was obviously not very good-looking, and he was obviously reminded of not-so-good memories.
"It's easy to handle if you can." Gavin said enthusiastically, "In this way, we can just divide the work. I will go outside to collect documents and materials, and then the lady will bring them back to the Mist Land to search and research to see if there is anything we need. Information, by the way, ma'am, it's best to compile a list of the literature and books you have in your hands and give it to me to prevent me from duplicating it and wasting energy and time when I send people to collect it.
Madam, if you need any supplies, just ask and I can prepare them for you. "
Although it was a shocking glimpse, in the abandoned mage tower, in addition to daily necessities, Gavin also saw a large number of literature and books. It was obvious that Filancini had not been idle and was actively seeking ways to save herself. It was estimated that she had been There is no direction, everything that is useful and useless is caught in one go, trying to find the needle in the haystack.
"I need at least a month's worth of daily necessities, the kind that are easy to store." Filancini said unceremoniously.
"This is simple." Gavin agreed readily, but couldn't help but asked curiously, "With a professional level like a lady, is it easy for any spell in the Mist Land to go out of control? Even water creation and food creation cannot be cast. ?”
The water-making technique is a zero-ring magic, and the food-making technique is a three-ring magic.
It is not difficult to obtain, and it is a must-have spell for many spellcasters. This is to prevent someone like Filancini from starving to death after being trapped without food or water.
For an extraordinary spellcaster, this kind of death is a joke.
"As long as you are careful when casting spells below the fifth level, it won't have much impact on me." Filancini sneered, "Try eating the food created by the food creation technique for many years."
"Uh... I understand." Gavin nodded clearly.
The food created by the food creation technique is similar to a nutritious meal. It has enough nutrients, but it is bland and tasteless. It cannot be said to be bad, but it has absolutely nothing to do with deliciousness.
It's okay for emergency use, but once you use this thing as a staple food, it will be really difficult to tolerate it for a long time.
"By the way, I don't know if this thing can be used in the misty land." Gavin took out a tablecloth.
It is the goblin tablecloth. This thing has the same properties as the food-making technique. It can produce delicious food out of thin air every day. It is especially good at various fruits that are special products of the goblin wilderness. It is very popular with the children in Amphier Village, especially the goblins. apple.
Although it was rare, Gavin could still tell whether it was more important than friendship with a legendary spellcaster.
Filancini shook her head and said: "This kind of summoning magic item is not good. If you are not careful, weird beings will come in."
"How about I prepare a few kobold servants for you? With their help, some things will be much easier." Gavin came up with a new suggestion.
Filancini still shook her head and said: "I have already tried this method. I can successfully bring dead objects back. Once living objects enter the misty land, they will inevitably disappear without a trace, just like that The Mage Tower is shrouded by the Law of Loneliness, and no other living creatures are allowed to enter. Even monsters are not living creatures in the true sense. Your consciousness is the only exception."
In order to make herself less lonely, Filancini has obviously made many attempts, and she has thought of Gavin's suggestions.
"So it seems that I have simplified the demiplane of fear." Gavin guessed, "So, Ms. Teleportation can't be used anymore?"
"It's not that it can't be cast. Once cast, no matter where the destination is, it will return directly to the land of mist." Filancini sighed, "So, don't expect me to do too much for you, because no matter what I do, Wherever, before dawn, I will be dragged back to the land of mist. If I use powerful spells, such as nine-ring spells, no more than two, I will be dragged back to the land of mist."
She knew very well what Gavin wanted to do with her.
However, due to her situation, she was destined to be limited to a one-night trip to this hotel, and the power she could use was relatively limited.
This is also an important reason why her progress in finding a way to leave is extremely slow.
"Understood." Gavin did not feel too disappointed. After all, before this, he had never thought that the Weeping Witch was actually a legendary spell caster. It was an unexpected surprise that he now gained her initial friendship.
Besides, even though there are many restrictions, the other party is also a legendary spell caster. The help she provides is not just combat power, but her knowledge is also a valuable asset.
An Auling Soul Tower pushed his own strength to a whole new stage.
There was more than just this little inventory in her belly. Once it was all dug out, how much would it be worth?
For the next five days, Gavin basically confused black and white. He spent all night in the basement of the Stone Pony Hotel, which was nearing completion of repairs, and had in-depth exchanges with Filancini.
One is to deliberately please and flatter, and to learn and ask for advice with an open mind.
One is to obtain more useful external information.
The atmosphere was extremely friendly, and the relationship between the two warmed up rapidly. In just five days, they were like old friends who had known each other for five years, talking about everything.
Gavin gained a wealth of spellcasting knowledge from Filancini, much of which was not modern, but belonged to Netherese arcanists.
Just as Gavin guessed, Filancini is indeed not an ordinary mage, but a legendary arcanist. Her inheritance comes from the most orthodox Netheril, but she never mentions her inheritance. The Netherese magic book in his hand was also avoided.
Gavin was considerate and did not take the initiative to touch the mine. After all, the relationship between the two had not reached that stage yet.
In addition, her understanding of the profession of arcana master far exceeds that of most mages, but since she is not in this profession herself, all she provides is theoretical knowledge.
(End of chapter)
