"Old One-Eye, tell me about the background of the Wasteland Pirates."
After a night's rest, everyone's injuries and condition have almost recovered.
"Okay." Old One Eye nodded and explained the origin of this group of pirates to Ai Lan.
"This sea area off the east coast of Chiba Forest is often called the Deserted Sea."
"This is where the name of the Desert Pirates comes from."
There is only one outlet to the sea in Qianba Forest, which is the east coast, but the forest races are not interested in going to the sea.
It can be seen from the desolation of the wetland and swamp that this outlet has been neglected.
"The desert pirates live on an archipelago, and the composition of the people is very complicated."
"Their headquarters is a level 2 town, ruled by four pirate captains."
"Four captains?"
Isn’t there too many pirates? Are these pirates so friendly to each other?
"Yes, don't be surprised, that's what pirates are like."
"There is also a pirate council in the archipelago in the distant sea, and dozens of powerful captains rule a city together."
This made Ai Lan feel very strange, "Why don't they choose to rule a city by themselves?"
"Because there are no heroes."
Old One-Eye knew very well what Ai Lan was thinking, because he was also confused by it at the beginning.
The reason is actually very simple, "If there are no heroic pirates, how can a mere elite rule a level 3 city?"
"All right."
This is really a simple and crude reason.
"I think I'm probably a little bit low on the strength of the wasteland pirates."
Four people are divided into one town, which shows that the strength of these four people is not much stronger.
If you are just a little bit better than others, with the character of pirates, how can you be willing to share a town with others?
"I think I have a chance to make a move in this level 2 town."
To find out exactly how to move, Ai Lan would have to go to the town to conduct reconnaissance in person.
"So what happened to the hook?"
"Legion Commander, you have never been to the sea and do not understand the situation at sea."
"The Deserted Sea is too remote, and there are also pirates and fishmen. Few merchants are willing to pass through here."
Pirates also need to eat, and the resources on the islands are basically fixed. If the pirates don't go out to rob, they won't be able to live.
The reason why the wasteland pirates wooed Iron Hook is very simple, because they want to build a dark harbor in the swamp to conduct smuggling trade.
The wetland swamp leads directly to the Qianye Forest, and the dwarves of the natural system are famous for being good at forging.
The various pearls, corals, and whale oil that are specialties from the sea are also very popular products among natural races.
As long as this trade route is opened up and a few caravans are sent back and forth for smuggling, the life of the wasteland pirates will be much easier.
After hearing this, Ai Lan completely understood what was going on with these desert pirates.
"So even if I kill Iron Hook, they won't let it go?"
"Of course, the Desert Pirates will definitely continue to send people to contact us."
As long as they still want to do smuggling trade, they will not give up the wetlands easily.
"I understand, what about the Dragon Lich Cult? What do you know about this sect?"
Old One-Eye does know a little bit about the Cult of the Dragon Lich, but most of what he knows is just some rumors, and the information is not particularly accurate.
"The leader of the Dragon Lich Cult is a famous undead hero."
As soon as he heard about the undead hero, Ai Lan couldn't help but frown.
The enemy is stronger than expected.
"But the purpose of the Dracolich Cult has always been very clear."
"No matter what they do, they do it to steal dragon corpses and dragon bones from all major camps."
Among the high-level units of the natural system, there are green dragons and golden dragons.
It's actually perfectly normal for people from the Cult of the Dragon Lich to hide in the dark and do things.
"That's all I know. If you want to know more information, it's best to go to the Thieves Guild."
"I see."
Judging from the intelligence, the matter of the Desert Pirates is fairly easy to resolve.
If you contact them, you may gain something good.
But the Dragon Lich Cult gave Ai Lan some headaches. He had basically determined that the fog in the swamp and the mist ghosts hiding in the dark were sent by people from the Dragon Lich Cult.
What the purpose is, is unknown.
One thing is certain, the guy hiding in the dark is of average strength.
If anyone had some strength, the situation in the swamp would not be like this.
However, the strength of the Dragon Lich Cult is not weak at all.
A battle is about to take place in the Qianye Forest, and there is a high possibility that the dragon will fall.
If the senior leaders of the Dragon Lich Sect hear the news and rush over, Ai Lan will be in big trouble.
"No, I have to catch this rat as soon as possible."
What should be done?
Ai Lan looked at the corpses lying around, and suddenly an idea flashed in his heart.
"Kaka, come here and listen to me." Ai Lan lowered his head and told Kaka for a while, then calmly called out the miniature tree man.
"Everyone pack up, we are ready to go."
"Old One-Eye, you lead the way, let's go to the Altyn tribe first."
"Yes, legion commander."
Ai Lan deliberately amplified her voice and made the noise loud.
Soon, the entire team was fully equipped and ready to go.
During this process, Kaka hid among the crowd and threw down more than a dozen dwarf willow seeds.
"Grows fast."
After all the mana was exhausted, a small patch of dwarf willow grew rapidly.
This plant looks so similar to a weed that people who don't understand botany will never notice their existence.
At this moment, the miniature tree man dived into the dwarf willow forest.
In an instant, the effect of Forest Phantom was triggered.
The miniature tree man suddenly had a new state.
Disguise [Intermediate]
After seeing these five words, Ai Lan showed a satisfied smile.
