The atmosphere in the restaurant was very relaxed. Except for Barty and Su Ya who stared at Cindy, everyone else laughed because of the cute Walnut. However, the guide did not feel at all at ease. Not to mention Downton, it was Twilight and Xia.
Luo can kill herself in minutes.
"No, I didn't poison, I just added an underground specialty anesthetic juice to my lunch. It won't have any impact on the body!"
Cindy quickly explained, with a flattering smile on her face. If she was strong, she wouldn't be so depressed that she would become a guide to make money, and she would have to resort to such dirty tricks.
Downton looked at Xia Luo. Among the group of people, Xian Lang, who was the great potion master, had the most say.
"She didn't lie!"
Charlotte didn't care at all and cut a bit of steak with a knife, put it in her mouth, chewed it, and then gave her evaluation.
"It must be okay, otherwise I wouldn't dare serve it?" Tanan rolled his eyes, "Don't worry, eat it. I added a herb to neutralize the anesthetic ingredients!"
"Ah? Are you that powerful?"
Hu Tao was surprised, but still stuffed a large piece of barbecue into his mouth.
"After all, I am also a famous chef who has been working underground for decades!" Tanan was very depressed about his lack of reputation as a chef.
"What are you going to do after poisoning us? Steal this battleship?" Su Ya asked, "Or are you after the master's trophies?"
"I don't mean anything else, I just want to invite you to come and sit in Menzoberranzan!"
Cindy explained with an apologetic smile.
"Are you a dark elf?"
Hutao's eyes widened and he looked at Cindy carefully.
Menzoberranzan is the main city of the drow. The eight major families that control the entire country have settled there, and dramas of killing and conspiracy are staged every day. This is because the Rose Spider Queen, whom the drow believe in, is from the chaotic evil camp.
Gods love death and betrayal most.
In the mainland, this city is notorious. Even though the drow female elves can be sold for sky-high prices in the human country, no slave-catching group ventures into it.
Drow are hostile to all surface races, and their favorite thing to do is to hunt other intelligent creatures, and then give their souls to the Rose Spider Queen first.
"So, Miss Guide, would you like to introduce your origin?"
Downton made a gesture of invitation. Then he ate slowly. If he could not get a satisfactory answer before the end of lunch, he would break the woman's limbs and throw her off the battleship.
"No problem. First of all, let me make it clear that I come from the Duden family, which ranks last among the eight major families. Although the term is not very good, I am not weak in strength, and I am not as hostile to surface races as other families."
Cindy tried to calm down, not wanting to be underestimated. But her trembling voice still revealed her nervousness.
"Don't be anxious, speak slowly!"
Tanan poured a glass of water and placed it in front of her.
"This can be seen from the fact that I am the guide. Except for the drow of the Duden family, the others will not talk to you at all."
Cindy wants to build a good image first.
"You work as a guide just to make money?"
Sissi asked.
"Many industries in the underground have been divided up by the eight major families. Because our family is weak, the things we get are only enough to feed those direct descendants, let alone us distant relatives. We can only find ways to find food by ourselves."
Cindy smiled bitterly, racial hatred? That is a pastime for the well-fed drows. People like me wish there were more people on the surface underground, so that there would be more job opportunities.
"Tsk tsk, there is a gap between the rich and the poor!" Downton joked.
Generally speaking, poverty is the most likely to induce hostility and social conflicts, which can lead to war. With a little inducement, these drow at the bottom are the best source of soldiers. Unfortunately, the gods believed in by the dark elves like to fight within themselves, so
These families have a small group for three days, and a group of five groups for one group. In addition, there are no invasions from foreign enemies, so most of the energy is wasted on internal friction.
"You invited us to visit the family because you want to discuss business with us?"
Twilight interrupted Downton's emotion and asked the core question.
"Yes, at first I just wanted to be a guide and make a fortune, but after seeing Downton's background, I think we can become strategic partners. To be honest, the resources underground are very rich. If they were sent to the surface, they would definitely be
A huge profit, but there has been no sales.”
Cindy smiled bitterly.
"Haha, you are really a marginal figure in the family. No, maybe you are not even considered a marginal figure."
Twilight shook her head and laughed.
"What's wrong?"
Barty was puzzled.
"It's true that dark elves are hostile to surface races, but they don't mind the hot money and want to enjoy a luxurious life. Where do these come from? Of course it's trade."
As Twilight, I have read a lot of information, so I know a lot of inside information. For example, the Banrei family, currently ranked number one, has accumulated enough strength through underground trade with the Twilight Empire and the Saint Jutland Empire.
, who rose to power in one fell swoop.
"Then you can tell me carefully, why do you want to poison me?"
Hu Tao pouted. She actually had a good influence on Cindy, but now it's all ruined.
"There's no way, the dark elves have such a bad reputation."
Cindy put on a depressed expression. In fact, she lied. If cooperation could not be negotiated, she would not mind killing people and getting goods.
"I'm going to force you to stay in the war space for a while."
Downton waved his hand and said there was no need to listen any more. How much information could such a bastard know?
"Lord Downton, please go to the Duden family. I am willing to be the leader, and I firmly believe that if the business is completed, you will be satisfied with the harvest."
Cindy was very smart and didn't resist, she just kept persuading.
After Homer put the demon-sealing ring on Cindy, he threw her into the war space to accompany the drow assassins captured earlier.
"What are you going to do?" Sissi pushed the dinner plate in front of her away. Although she knew that the toxin had been neutralized, she still couldn't eat it. "Tanan, help me grill a sturgeon again!"
"no problem!"
As long as it's cooking, Tanan likes it very much.
"Don't go, that city is too dangerous."
Juliet was the first to urge her. Drow elves are notoriously lecherous and will accept the other party regardless of their race. Even if they are Warcraft, the most terrifying thing is that they use dark magic to absorb each other through peace.
of life essence.
Any male who has slept with a dark elf will be obsessed with this feeling of flesh and bones. It is like being addicted to a drug. Even if he knows that he will die, he can't help the impulse in his heart.
"I want to go, I want to see what the place where the dark elves live is like. The martial arts master of the Fighting Martial Tower, and the night priest who serves the Spider Queen in the dark temple are all very powerful existences. By the way, there is also Waxerong.
Demons are said to be able to transform into any creature. I want to catch one and raise it!"
Hutao chewed the beef, fearing that Downton wouldn't see it, so she raised her left hand high.
"Downton, you are now a billionaire and have no shortage of money, so I advise you to stay away from Menzoberranzan, which is a man's grave."
Sissy was worried that Downton would not be able to resist the temptation and die on the belly of the dark elf. With his abundant life essence, it is estimated that the eight mistresses would not be able to resist climbing into his bed.
Downton looked at Twilight. Among the group of people, she was the only one with a far-sighted vision. The others spoke purely based on their personal preferences.
"Do you think there is a lot of money? When you capture Frankfurt, you will find that the army needs money, infrastructure needs money, and civilians need money. Everything is opening their mouths to you, unless you want to be a
You are a tyrannical tyrant, but then your position as king will not be enough for three years." Twilight slowly cut the beef. Thinking of those years, "Governing a country is too tiring.
Sometimes you just want to die in those numerous documents."
Sissi glanced at Twilight and guessed her identity. A commoner could not have access to these things, but these words were true. It was not easy to make a territory prosperous and develop, let alone a country. Maybe it was wrong.
, that would cause riots and kill many people.
"Are you suggesting that I go?"
Downton put down his knife and fork and listened seriously to the opinion.
"In fact, it is most convenient to trade with the dwarves, but this trade route is already controlled by those wealthy families. With your strength, you will never be able to get involved, so it is better to find some way from the dark elves.
"
Twilight looked at Downton, "Although the Duden family ranks eighth, as a local leader, they still have considerable strength. If you have good dealings with them and become the first collaborator, you will gain great benefits in the future. However,
No matter which way you choose, this trade route will be stained with blood from now on."
"Homer?"
Downton turned to the Grimoire.
"If a country wants to develop, in addition to war and plunder, it must develop a monopoly of trade. Not to mention the former, Frankfurt is just a third-rate country. Not to mention the monster called the Saint Jutland Empire next to it.
Being squeezed between many countries can squeeze you to death. As for trade, Frankfurt does not have any specialties and is uncompetitive in the market, so the only way out is underground trade."
Homer is also a scholar who has lived for tens of thousands of years and has a very accurate vision. Even if this route develops and makes other countries smell the smell of wealth, Downton may not be able to keep it. There is no way.
The deterrent power of third-rate countries is too small.
"I'm thinking about it. Anyway, there's still a lot of time before we leave the underground."
Downton couldn't make a decision. After all, he was born as a commoner, and the education he received prevented him from having such a strategic vision.
The two continents are connected by caves and tunnels, and warships cannot fly. Fortunately, Downton still has room for war, otherwise it would be impossible to take the Ancient Spear out.
Because there were too many demons, Downton could not equip them with mounts, so the group moved very slowly, and he finally began to feel the pressure of the large number of people.
Not to mention the armor and weapons, as well as the monthly salary, the daily meal expenses alone are a staggering figure.
"We can't go on like this."
Seeing the gold coins pouring out of Downton's wallet, Twilight couldn't sit still. (To be continued...)