Chess Mage of Faerûn

Chapter 144 Act separately
The rest of the people were used to the Firefist's pay system, so why did Nancy and Kegan change their minds as well?

Zhang Yuan looked at the two of them with great confusion.

Kegan spoke up again: "Boss, the last trip to the shipwreck was purely a pleasant surprise. There aren't that many treasures and ruins in the world waiting for you to discover. I've been an adventurer for so many years and I've only encountered a few. Relying on that for a living? I'd starve to death. Besides, this time we're going to Neverwinter to investigate clues, not to do archaeology. I don't care, but Bard and the others would prefer to have a more stable income."

"Besides, boss, you're not a stingy person. Even if we really find some treasure, we still have a reward, right?"

Kagan chuckled, a sly glint in his eyes.

Tsk~ That's what you call a seasoned pro; they don't even make choices, they want it all!

However, Zhang Yuan didn't take it to heart. Friendship is friendship, but in the world of business, you can't just rely on empty words to fool people. He, Zhang Yuan, wasn't that arrogant.

After a hearty meal, everyone returned to their lodgings to rest. The next morning, the group reunited on the parade ground.

After taking two sets of burrowing insect shells from the barracks' storage room and putting them into his storage bag, Zhang Yuan also rushed over.

“Those two new suits of armor need to be custom-made to fit the wearer’s body shape. Bard and Münster, you two will come with me to visit Master Tyrone this time.”

Then Zhang Yuan looked at Kegen and the others: "As for the preparation of supplies and logistics, I'll leave it to you three. I'll give you three hundred gold coins as a budget later, that should be enough."

Before the three could speak, Ska spoke up: "Chanem, our Flame Fist can definitely help with logistics and supplies. These gold coins are more than enough."

Nancy and Lawrence nodded in agreement.

After the dust settled, the Canaan team split into two groups and proceeded according to the pre-arranged plan.

This time, the mage didn't need to use his precious spell slots to summon a mount. With Ska's coordination, the three of them headed to the Flame Fist Guild headquarters. They had traveled there on foot, but when they left, they were in a carriage pulled by two fine horses.

Ska, who handed the carriage to Zhang Yuan, gave him a long explanation, emphasizing that even a powerful force like Flame Fist would consider a fine warhorse an important asset.

After driving around the city, they exited through the city gates and crossed the somewhat familiar winding dragon bridge. As they passed the riverside village, a team leader instructed the tall man driving the cart to turn around and head towards the female druid's cabin.

It must be said that although Bastian, the berserker from Rosiemann, looks burly and rough, he also has a delicate side.

Perhaps it is because these Rossimans are close to nature and often interact with animal spirits that, thanks to their background and habits, the Rossiman barbarians often get along surprisingly well with animals.

Some barbarians even abandoned the traditional path of the berserker and turned to the way of the natural wanderer because of things like an unexpected affinity with a certain animal.

In short, Münster performed the task of driving the carriage exceptionally well. Without needing to whip the horses, they were soothed and docile under his large hands, as if they were old friends he had known for many years.

Zhang Yuan reined in his horse and, as he lifted the curtain to get out of the carriage, saw Jedi with twigs stuck in her hair and vegetable leaves all over her face, along with three siren women.

As expected of Syl, upon seeing her master arrive, she immediately skipped and hopped over like a deer, helping her boss out of the car, while the other two siren sisters stood there dumbfounded, watching.

"Good day, my esteemed druid. I suppose you have just had a wonderful outdoor practical lesson."

Zhang Yuan said, half-jokingly and half-praising. Looking at this familiar guest, Jie Di smiled and said, "It's a good opportunity to take them to familiarize themselves with the surroundings and do some daily tasks. As for the cultivation of the Way of Nature, we won't start so soon."

"That's right, only two or three days have passed, I was too impatient." The other person chuckled.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Zhang Yuan handed the two inlaid leather armors from his bag to Ariana and Caitlin, the two sirens. After Syl and Jady helped them put them on, although they were a little too big, they fit them just barely.

Leaving aside the two sisters who were curiously touching their new armor, the captain, after admiring his own judgment, handed over three shortbows and arrows to the three sirens.

The sirens originally had their own bows and arrows, but due to lack of maintenance and corrosion from seawater, they had long since become loose and rotten, and their power was greatly diminished.

Now the three sisters are completely transformed, and the way they carry bows and swords truly gives them a heroic air. Coupled with their beautiful faces, slender figures, and pointed ears, they could easily pass for elves.

"Chanem, you seem to care a lot about these girls, but why equip them with such a complete set of equipment? This isn't your Flame Fist Guild, where you have all sorts of missions to deal with all day long."

"You wouldn't understand the joy of raising players," a captain thought to himself, but said on the surface, "It's better to be prepared than not. I should leave them something for self-defense."

After saying that, ignoring Jady who was shaking her head and grinning, she earnestly instructed Syl:

"While you three are learning the ways of the Druid, don't forget to practice archery. If you have the chance, you can also learn some close combat. As the eldest sister, you understand things better than your two younger sisters, so the task of supervising them is also entrusted to you."

Not only did Xier nod vigorously, but he also pulled his two younger sisters over and gave them a long lecture before they started pecking at rice together.

Only then did Zhang Yuan feel relieved and take his leave.

It wasn't that he intentionally wanted to burden the Siren sisters or deliberately "tease" them; it was just that their aptitude was truly captivating.

The newly formed Canaan squad has no shortage of warriors, and the configuration of other mages and thieves is also complete. The only thing missing is divine magic and archers. After thinking it over, someone decided to set their sights on their own sirens.

Sirens are naturally agile, far exceeding that of ordinary people. To put it in perspective, they are at the limit of 18 points, which is the average person's intelligence. They are even no less intelligent than humans, as can be seen from Syl. The other two sirens look clumsy and silly, but that is because they are younger and have less experience.

Furthermore, sirens are skilled in using bows and arrows and are also compatible with nature magic. A certain captain has every reason to imagine what it would be like if three sirens druids joined his team sometime in the future.

While casting divine spells to buff teammates and attack enemies, she also drew her bow and shot arrows, delivering the siren's unique enchanted poison arrows to the enemy's head.

By then, my squad's configuration will be considered perfect, right?
The cultivation of this divine art is by no means something that can be accomplished overnight, and it is unknown how long it will take, someone thought greedily.

After bidding farewell to the group of druids, the three continued their journey, enduring dust and toil, and finally arrived in Belgostir on the third day.

It was already late, and the bright moon had risen. Thanks to the light of the stars and moon, the summer night was not too dark.

After handing over their horses and carriages to the inn's stables, the group, carried by the warm summer night breeze, pushed open the door of the Happy Street Performers' Inn, their lodging for the night.

(End of this chapter)