Arcane Journey

It seems that my arrival has changed the timeline of the Underdark again.

Brian thought to himself.

Although the demon lord's riot took place in the Underdark without any surprise, the Spider Queen Rose did not fall into a deep sleep because of it, nor did she even try to ascend to a powerful divine power.

This all seems to be an illusion.

Thinking carefully about what happened, it actually makes sense why the Spider Queen Rose did not fall asleep.

It was indeed Brian's appearance that forcibly changed the timeline.

Of course, his changing timeline is not like a butterfly flapping its wings and a tornado happening somewhere.

Brian firmly believed that the decisive factor in this matter was definitely the early awakening of the former dark girl Iristri, now known as Santila.

"It seems that the trip to the ancient city of Orens is likely to become more lively."

Brian chuckled, collected his thoughts, and followed Tallacot's caravan. As he continued to move forward, he observed the situation in the city with interest.

This ancient underground city is truly a place full of mystery and wonder, like a shining jewel box, with each side reflecting a different light.

Of course, it is also clearly divided to the point of being almost cruel, and the concept of class here is like the naked truth, without any disguise.

In Brian's eyes, the dark elf society is like a pyramid, building up their world layer by layer.

Women always occupy a higher position than men, nobles always look down on common people with their attitude, and dark elves are like bright stars, always shining brightly in the night sky, more important than all other intelligent races.

Their laws are strict but simple, and are enforced without compromise.

Soon, Tallacott led Brian to the largest trading market in the ancient city of Orens - the bustling street called "Red Lipstick".

It is a bustling and bustling place with a dazzling array of goods.

Precious jewels, exquisite utensils and handicrafts, sharp weapons, potions with incredible effects, fragrant delicacies, mysterious magic raw materials and scrolls, bizarre and ferocious monsters, trained slaves and docile livestock with full saddles... All the goods you can imagine and cannot imagine are neatly displayed in various shops and stalls of all sizes waiting for buyers.

Walking on the "Red Lipstick" street, various intelligent creatures come and go, like a vivid picture scroll.

Drow, gray dwarves, kuo-toa, ogres, tauren, gnolls, goblins, hobgoblins, bugbears, and kobolds… most of the intelligent creatures that can be seen in the Underdark have left their footprints on these bustling streets.

They walked on the smooth stone slabs, speaking in different accents, some low, some high, some clear, some vague, as they shuttled between the shops, the sounds of bargaining rose and fell, and they conducted various open or secret transactions, making the street even more lively.

"Mr. Brian." Talacott ran up to Brian and said excitedly, "Sir, please wait a moment. After we trade the goods, I will take you to the most worthwhile place in the entire ancient Orens city. Do you know where it is?"

"Of course I know. It's just a luxury hotel called 'Devil's Fang'." Brian said nonchalantly, "As far as I know, the behind-the-scenes owner of this hotel is Taksi, the first family in the ancient city of Orens. Am I right?" "Yes, of course I'm right. I didn't expect you to know so much. It seems you must have been here before." The gray dwarf merchant Talakote said with surprise on his face, and then asked tentatively, "I don't know what is your purpose in returning to your hometown this time. If there is anything I can help you with..."

He patted his chest vigorously and said proudly, "Don't worry, sir. As long as I can do it, I will definitely help you get it done to the best of my ability."

In fact, from the moment Brian followed the caravan into the ancient city of Orens, Talakot had already realized that this was definitely not the first time the other party came here.

As a shrewd businessman, he must have his strengths to be able to survive in the Underdark.

'This is most likely a powerful wizard who has reached the legendary realm. Right now, the new organization in Ancient Orens City, the Dark Web, is recruiting allies. Why don't I sell this information to the person in charge in exchange for a commission.'

Tallacot thought to himself.

In response to the gray dwarf's question, Brian first looked at him warily, and then laughed.

I think I'm a little too neurotic.

So what if the other party knows my purpose?

Thinking about his next plan, he would rather let this guy secretly spread the news of his coming here.

You know, although the drow elves, like their surface cousins, have proud eyes that wish they could grow on top of their heads, they also have a sense of admiration for the strong.

Moreover, in the current city of Ancient Orens, any matriarch with a normal mind would be able to deeply realize the major changes that are about to come to the Underdark.

In this situation, the most important thing a family leader should do is to enhance his own strength in order to deal with the dangers that may be encountered.

Brian glanced at the gray dwarf. If this guy who looked a little greedy could sell out his information, that would naturally be the best choice.

In this way, he could stay in the hotel and quietly wait for the mistress of the family or those ambitious people hiding in the dark who were ready to make moves to come to him and allow him to successfully participate in the terrible disaster that was about to come to the city of Ancient Orens, and then take this opportunity to fish in troubled waters and find what he wanted.

"The main reason I came here is to meet a former good friend of mine." Brian thought for a moment and answered the question of the gray dwarf Talakot.

Then, he sighed again, "I have not seen this old friend for several years. Considering the cruelty of the ancient city of Orens, even if I find any news about him, I am afraid it will be very dangerous."

He was absolutely right.

Because Brian's purpose of coming here, in addition to obtaining the ritual materials, was to visit his old friend. After all, if it weren't for that guy's help, he would not have had the opportunity to escape from the city of Ancient Orens.

Thinking of this, Brian felt that it was time to say goodbye to this guy.

So, he agreed with Talacot to meet at the Devil's Fang Inn, and gradually disappeared into the darkness of the street. (End of this chapter)