Arcane Journey

According to the information Brian has, the arrival of the phantom demon lord Fraz-Urlu from the Abyss broke the balance of power in Manto Driss.

The originally delicate balance between the two major ethnic groups, the gray dwarves and the deep gnomes, was ruthlessly torn apart, and an open conflict swept in like a storm.

At the same time, the dust of Mantor Driss has not yet settled, and a more powerful force - the drow elves, have started to make trouble again and have quietly intervened in this dispute.

They targeted the two warring forces, the gray dwarves and the deep gnomes, and planned to destroy them in one fell swoop.

Obviously, the purpose of the drow is not just to eliminate the two smaller opponents. They hope to further consolidate their position in Manto Driss through this series of actions, so as to control the lifeline of this land.

However, Zhuoer's strategy is not without obstacles.

The ancient black dragon living in seclusion here is an existence that cannot be ignored.

Zhuoer hopes to form an alliance with this powerful opponent so that he can complete his plan without other disputes.

But within the drow elves, there is another extremely arrogant voice, that is an ambitious drow assassin.

In her eyes there was only the gleam of conquest and monopolization of power, and she attempted to bring the entire Manto Deris and everything around it under her control.

In her eyes, this land is not just a territory, but also her property and her toy.

She longed to turn it into her own private kingdom through violence and cunning.

In order to find the ancient black dragon and plunder all the wealth here, Brian thought that finding this drow female assassin might be a good option.

Because judging from the female assassin's every move, she has definitely been corrupted by the illusion lord Fraz-Urlu.

After deciding on his plan, Brian followed the gray dwarf Talakot into the interior of Manto Dris.

In his impression, Mantor Dris had four gates, east, south, west and north, and the entrance the gray dwarf took him to looked like the east gate.

The entrance door is obviously hidden, and through observation it is found that the secret door should be hidden behind a naturally formed ledge.

This was exactly what happened, as the duergar came to a wall and uttered the mysterious phrase 'ssusun'.

This is the Drow language, and it means light.

As soon as the words fell, the walls seemed to tremble slightly, as if telling of the awakening of some power.

Before my eyes, an ancient and heavy door stood quietly surrounded by a faint magical light.

As the spiritual light flickered, the gate seemed to be given life and slowly rose up, revealing a mysterious cave hidden within.

The cave was filled with a sickly light, as if the space was shrouded by some strange power.

The air is filled with mystery and ancient charm, and every ray of light tells the passage of time and the sedimentation of history. Deep in the cave, some vague scenes can be vaguely seen, as if they are secrets hidden in the dust of history, waiting for brave explorers to uncover them.

"Mister Mage, welcome to Manto Deris." The gray dwarf Talakot stood in front of the gate and welcomed Brian. Then he looked at him carefully and said:

"I understand your urgency in finding the Dusk Merchant, but I'm really sorry. I have one more thing to tell you. Every time a Dusk Merchant completes a long-distance trade, he will fall into a deep sleep. This sleep may be very short, waking up in a few hours, but sometimes he may sleep for half a decade."

"Then how can I meet him?" Brian frowned slightly. He didn't expect such a thing to happen.

If this is the case, he can only find a way to find the ancient black dragon's lair and forcibly wake him up from the cave, or even let him die in his sleep, which is also a good option.

"Well, I don't know either. Right now, I'm afraid there's nothing I can do except wait patiently." The gray dwarf Talakot took out a sheepskin map from his pocket and handed it to Brian:
"This is Manto Deris's map. It records all the conditions here in detail. If you don't mind, you can take a look around. I will go to the Dusk Merchant's territory first and help you negotiate and see if there is any opportunity."

"That's all we can do now." Brian put away the map and said to the gray dwarf, "In that case, you can leave. I'll just wander around on my own."

"Okay, sir, be careful and pay attention to the rules here, otherwise it's easy to provoke things that shouldn't be provoked." The gray dwarf Talakot solemnly reminded Brian, then led his caravan and gradually disappeared in the sickly pale halo.

Seeing the gray dwarf leave, Brian no longer wasted time and began to wander around here.

Mentor Driss, located in a dark area, is a magnificent natural cave.

This cave is a masterpiece of sculpture by time and flowing water. It has experienced billions of years of baptism and is like a living epic of the earth.

The water here seems to have life.

The endless flow of water quietly surges deep in the cave, telling a silent melody. Every drop of water seems to sparkle with vitality and vigor, passing through the cave and carving traces of time.

And in this underground trading market shrouded in mysterious silence, the only sound is the sound of flowing water.

The gentle sound of flowing water, like a melodious ancient melody, echoes in every corner of the cave.

Even if you close your eyes, you can feel the huge waterfall rushing down from the high dome, like a giant dragon shuttling through the cave, crashing on the rock wall of the cave, splashing water, and making a refreshing sound.

Brian revisited the old place and seemed to be strolling around, but in fact he was releasing mind wave detection, trying to find a group of suspicious people in this huge and silent cave.

Hard work pays off. After about half an hour, he finally found the person he wanted to see.

This is a female elf with long red hair and a backpack. She sits on a ledge overlooking a huge water-filled cave.

The female elf was wearing very revealing and sexy clothes, and as she moved, she revealed an indescribable sexiness. Her bare and delicate feet, like white jade sculptures, gently dipped in the turbid water, added a touch of liveliness and agility to this quiet cave.

When she noticed Brian walking towards her, the female elf suddenly raised her head, looked at Brian with her breathtakingly beautiful eyes, and a charming smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

She opened her red lips slightly and asked softly, "Sir, do you also want to come here to experience this pleasant pleasure?" (End of this chapter)