Those who had long been accustomed to it, and some people wandering around the dock, quickly completed the hiring of vehicles.
And for those who come here for the first time...
Heath looked around at the dock, which was not only dirty, but also had an atmosphere that was obviously not quite right...
Compare it to Port Velen, and even more to Baldur's Gate...
My yearning for this legendary city that symbolized glory and wealth was completely shattered by what I saw in front of me.
A look of disappointment appeared in his eyes.
"Don't think about Waterdeep being too perfect."
Barrett's eyes were also looking at the surrounding environment.
Although he was new to this Deepwater City, he was from the Dark Night Sect and he knew too much about the things in the darkness.
Just a quick look around.
Near the dock, those wandering people and some passengers traded, and then carriages and trucks drove out in an orderly manner...
It is very obvious that this terminal is directly controlled by certain gangs, or the thieves' union, and the transportation industry is either under their control, or has a cooperative relationship with them.
Judging from the fact that there are only a few guards in this dock area...
"Where there is light, there must be darkness."
"If Waterdeep wants to maintain the glory of the city, it will drive the darkness into the dark place."
"Undoubtedly, this pier is the gray area they 'abandoned'!"
Barrett was observing the dock environment while teaching cheap students.
"but……"
However, Heath's eyes still flickered, a little confused and a little unbelievable: "Isn't it even as good as Port Willen?"
Although there are many gangs and even the Shadow Thieves Guild secretly manipulating the port in Wellen City, it is not as messy and dilapidated as the port in Waterdeep City!
"Very simple reason!"
"In the final analysis, although Waterdeep City is powerful, it is not powerful enough to suppress everything!"
"On the contrary, Velen City may not be as good as Waterdeep City, but in Velen City, the Ceran Chat family has enough power, and no other force can compete with them head-on!"
Barrett's gaze quickly completed his observation of the port environment.
Just from the chaotic and short distribution of houses, he could tell that there were no permanent residents here.
Most of these houses are supposed to be temporary places for gang members. If guards really come here and surround them for a search, he can guarantee that ten or eight wanted criminals can definitely be found.
of.
Therefore, in his opinion, this port area was definitely deliberately "connived" by the lords of Waterdeep City!
And the reason for this "condolence"...
The cheap disciple looked at him with a puzzled look as if he was admiring him.
"There are two dark places in Waterdeep City, which have never been solved!"
"Skull Harbor's Skull and Bones!"
"Endless monsters in Leyline Maze!"
Barrett's eyes first turned slightly away from Isaac, then looked at the cheap student, and then said: "As long as these two places cannot be completely solved in one day, they will emerge from the darkness at any time.
If the tentacles come, they will not be able to truly stabilize the city.
Therefore, this is the fundamental reason why they will allow some places to become gray areas, so that even if the tentacles in the darkness reach out, they will not directly reach into the city!"
At least, in his opinion, this must be the essence of the existence of the port area of Waterdeep City and the Skull Harbor underground!
Cheap teacher’s explanation...
Heath nodded thoughtfully, but he became curious again about the two dark places that Teacher Cheap said that even the power of Waterdeep could not solve.
However, I didn't wait for him to ask.
The four of them were walking out of the pier.
Beasley was still looking around to see if there were any hidden beacons, but when he heard Barrett's introduction, his heart moved.
This legendary assassin also has a background in the Dark Night Sect. It is not impossible that he has deep inside information about the capital where the Lady of the Night has also appeared, which he does not understand and which cannot be explored by the agents of the Security Bureau.
Immediately, he asked for advice: "Sir, do you know any secrets about Skull Port and Earthline Maze City? It is said that the two armies in Waterdeep City, as well as the Anmin Mage Association and the many temple forces, really want to take action.
, can stop them..."
He was asking because of Isaac.
Barrett may not know the Green Dragon King's goal, but he does.
"Yes, if Waterdeep City mobilizes as a whole, it is really difficult to have any power to stop them."
"but……"
Barrett nodded first, but then slowly shook his head and said: "Don't forget, the Shadow Thieves Guild, the Dark Sect, the Zhentarim, the Eknanza Thieves Guild, the Squid Colony, the Siren Guild, the Sahuagin...
There are just as many forces watching them secretly!"
He probably intentionally left out the Dragon Worship Sect and the Dark Night Sect.
"Moreover, even if they are really desperate to take action... there are some costs that they may not be able to bear!"
Now, even Isaac's eyes were looking over.
Seeing this, Barrett would not stop now.
"Needless to say, the Mage of the Dark Dungeon, the 'mad mage' who single-handedly created this dark dungeon, I am afraid that even the great mage of the 'Black Staff Tower' will have to make some concessions.
And in the Lost City of Earth, there are countless monsters, especially those apprentices of the 'Crazy Mage'. In addition, the Lost City is deep in the dark area, so it is difficult to invest large-scale forces... This is almost impossible to be conquered.
A place to conquer!”
"The Skull Port is also similar. The thirteen mysterious spirits in the form of skulls are entrenched in this underground town. It is said that even the Mad Mage's Earthline Maze City deliberately avoided this place, and only reached an agreement with them, and then only
The birth of the Skull Harbor was a necromancer or lich called the 'King of Bones'.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Now, Skull Port not only has the "King of Bones" Skull and Bones, but also the forces of beholders and drow, as well as the Zhentarim and the Shadow Thieves Guild.
There are dark forces within, as well as countless criminals who have been expelled from Waterdeep City.
On the ocean, those smuggling captains, pirate forces, and even squid colonies and aboleths all have a close relationship with Skull Port.
If Waterdeep is a city of glory, Skullport is undoubtedly her twin dark brother..."
Barrett, this is a detailed enough introduction...
Isaac heard it.
It may be difficult to say about Earthline Maze, but it is obvious that the Dark Night Sect, or Barrett's Shadow Assassin Group, also has certain involvement in Skull Port!
With a slight movement in his heart, he also looked at Barrett with interest: "Although I have heard about the thirteen 'burning skulls' in Skull Harbor, I don't know about their existence.
How can Hellast even avoid this? These mysterious skulls, their origins, and their essence..."
Halaster, this is exactly the name of the "mad mage".
The years of this mage's existence are completely untestable due to his madness.
But what is absolutely certain is that its history is much longer than the founding of Waterdeep.
It is said that it was because his mage tower was first built on Mount Waterdeep, and then gradually towns began to appear around the foot of Mount Waterdeep, and then the City of Waterdeep was born.
At that time, this "crazy mage" was already the most famous and powerful mage in the Ashan plane, and had been around for an unknown amount of time.
If you can allow this person to establish the Earthline Maze City, you have to avoid it...
Although Isaac had heard of the name "Burning Skull", he really didn't know that those terrifying spirits representing the "order" of Skull Port were actually of such a level!
"The exact origin has never been determined."
"However, some people speculate that they have an essence similar to that of earth spirits, and are completely integrated with the space where Skull Harbor is located. Therefore, they are almost invincible in Skull Harbor, and similarly, they cannot leave.
Skull Harbor…”
"In addition, their spell-casting ability is not a spell-like ability, but is similar to that of a mage or a warlock..."
Barrett indeed has a considerable understanding of that place, even deeper than his understanding of Waterdeep City.
Similar to the earth spirit!
It’s similar!
Isaac doesn't think Barrett would have a problem with this description.
So... this judgment should come from some people from the Dark Night Sect, some spell casters!
But something like that... I wonder what is the difference between these burning skulls and the shadow crow in the Tower of Ghosts? What kind of similarities do they have?
Moreover, the spellcasting ability is similar to that of mages and warlocks... From this aspect, it actually has a certain similarity with the spellcasting ability of their dragon clan!
The earth spirit, combined with this kind of spellcasting ability... makes the mad mage have to avoid it, and it is indeed extraordinary.
Is it necessary to explore these things? Most importantly, is there any value in exploring them?
While nodding slightly, Isaac was thinking about something in his heart.
Then, since Beasley came forward to negotiate, the two carriages were quickly in place and drove towards the city gate in the distance.
And with the departure of the port area.
Soon, the real prosperous side of Waterdeep City began to be revealed.
The first area to bear the brunt, adjacent to the port area, should be the most backward southern area among the official urban areas of Waterdeep City.
Even if it is described as "the most backward", when this transportation center appeared in front of Heath for the first time since the city gate...
It was busier than the port at Baldur's Gate. Countless vehicles were busy loading and unloading, and there were uniformed sentries and scaled guards constantly shuttling in and out.
in……
A city wall seems to separate two worlds inside and outside!
"This is Waterdeep City!"
Heath was vaguely amazed and surprised.
Beasley's patrolling gaze quickly found his target.
However, I was not in a hurry to find him immediately.
The hired carriage first stopped at a hotel, arranged everything, and asked Isaac for some instructions before he resigned.
…
Yawn Hotel.
The name of the hotel has some meaning, and the people in the hotel...
Beasley went to get down to business.
Isaac and Barrett will naturally not be idle either.
The pub below the hotel.
Isaac had a fruit drink, and Barrett ordered a glass of light wine. On the contrary, Heath, the brat, was greedy for some real fire liquor. He was squinting his tongue and squinting his eyes, as if he was enjoying it a little.
Most of the people in the tavern looked like adventurers, but the three of them were inconspicuous among them.
Isaac was lightly sipping the sweetness of the fruit drink, and his eyes inadvertently turned from some people around him. When he finally looked at Barrett, a strange look passed through him.
This hotel...
Not only is the name interesting, the people are also interesting, especially... the stout middle-aged boss who is still bartending seems to be even more interesting!
Is this a lucky move on their part?
Or... is Waterdeep so deep?
The owner of this random hotel... at least Isaac could tell that he was definitely a warrior with a pretty good level!
Just looking at the professional level... I'm afraid it's higher than the dwarf shadow mage at the Stone Castle Hotel in Baldur's Gate!
Not only the boss, but there were also several adventurers who drank heavily in the tavern, and they were also quite good. He even saw spellcasters and priests...
"It should be related to the carriage."
"Either they have a cooperative relationship with this place, so they came here to solicit customers."
"Otherwise...it is possible that the transportation company is directly controlled by this person!"
Barrett naturally understood the meaning in Isaac's eyes.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! He could tell that some people in the tavern, especially the owner of the tavern, were not simple. There was no doubt that this could not be hidden from the Green Dragon!
From his perspective... with the strength of this tavern owner, it is absolutely no problem to control a transportation company!
Isaac pondered for a moment, but nodded.
It's not a coincidence, it must be the problem with the carriage.
However, it doesn't matter whether it's a coincidence or not.
The important thing is...
Even if the boss has enough power, and may have enough fame because of it, it may not be a coincidence for so many adventurers to gather here, including high-level ones, spellcasters, and clergy...
!
Nodding slightly, the voice directly reached the old killer's ears: "Pay attention."
He didn't say much about "paying attention", and Barrett didn't understand what he meant.
Opposite me, the old killer didn't ask any further questions, but just nodded calmly.
After a while, he became familiar with the tavern environment.
With his high enough stealth ability, although he cannot directly disappear in front of so many people, his weak sense of presence allows him to mix in anywhere at will without causing anyone the slightest concern.
vigilance.
Isaac and Heath really enjoyed their dinner.
Although the fruit drinks in this tavern taste average, Isaac has to admit that it can bring so many adventurers together. The barbecue here is quite good, even compared to the chef of his Dragon Castle.
, all have their own characteristics.
When it comes to food during the trip to the North, not to mention those on passenger ships, even Wellenport and Baldur's Gate are not as good as here.
Even he appreciated it. Heath, who kept eating, naturally looked like he was biting his tongue.
And that's when the two of them were enjoying it.
Suddenly, something moved in his heart, and Isaac's eyes slowly raised.
It's a little faster than raising his gaze.
Behind Heath, a figure seemed to have been pushed by someone, and staggered into him.
It was the kid with the meat slices on his fork, and he didn't react for a moment.