Chess Mage of Faerûn

Chapter 516: Atos, the second male of Feren

"Wait, a man?"

Some people are filled with righteous indignation and are about to speak out, but then they feel that something is not right.

"Oh, right, you didn't know?"

"Know...know what?"

“Our Mr. Ados will not be bound by mere gender!”

Then the big mouth vividly described the Kia Toast battle against two strong men, and when he talked about the exciting parts such as the hot dog skewers, there were shouts of approval.

"Pah, pah, pah, you shameless little bastard, you filthy scoundrel, always coming up with such outrageous ideas."

The female thief, who was not far away, felt her face burning when she heard this. She spat several times in secret before getting up and leaving.

Not only was the increasingly vulgar gossip in the vortex unbearable for her, but more importantly, her targets, Gavial and Miss Shiki, who was now pale and bloodless, also fled the tavern as if they were fleeing a disaster.

At this moment, Nancy finally understood the lord's despicable tricks and the unspoken secrets.

"Lord Chanem's arrangements have indeed worked, but such rumors are ultimately baseless. One day, that scoundrel Ados will sneak back, or even if Scissors calms down and starts to have doubts, it won't be difficult to debunk these rumors."

The two dukes had their own spies, and they immediately learned of the power of the unscrupulous mage in fabricating the sex scandal. They were amazed but also somewhat worried.

"Whether the rumors have flaws or not is not important. The person involved is far away, while Gavial is by her side. That's enough. As for the chance encounters and verifications later on?"

The mage chuckled:
"When things settle down, what trouble will they cause? If this guy is courting death, hmph~"

"Such a vast place as Baldur's Gate, with such a developed sex industry, surely it can't be that it can't even gather a few strong men?"

The monk's expression was somewhat mysterious and sinister, and his words carried a chilling undertone.
"If he's really so blind as to come here and try some monkey trick of rekindling their past relationship, treat him to a few hot dog feasts. I don't believe your daughter would kiss someone who's eaten hot dogs."

The moment the words were spoken, the entire room fell silent.

The two dukes, who had been calmly discussing how to deal with the situation, immediately lost all composure. Their mouths were crooked, their eyes were wide open like copper bells, and their bodies were trembling. At first glance, they looked as if they had all been struck by a madman and were suffering from Parkinson's disease.

Good heavens! Iltan and Anta, who had just recovered from their shock, felt a chill run down their spines. Even though they held high positions and had always been cunning and manipulative, they could hardly imagine that someone could pull off such a vicious scheme.

The path of cultivation for a second male is indeed a bit too early for Faerun...

Grand Duke Silver Shield, while sipping tea to conceal his embarrassment, glanced sideways at the person before him, this…

Anta struggled to find the right words to describe it, but felt a lingering sense of fear.

Good heavens, I initially thought they were trying to establish a relationship with my in-laws.

"Why bother? Why bother? I'll just send someone to chase him away. Even the greatest crime is just a matter of beheading someone."

Iltan, a soldier by training and known for his straightforward personality, shook his head with a wry smile, clearly feeling that the matter had gone too far. "Hahaha, I was just joking earlier, no need to take it seriously. Once Gavial and the others have settled their relationship, we can send them to Neverwinter Academy for further studies, which will save us from any trouble and mess."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit strange, Master Zhang quickly laughed it off.
With the matter dropped, the dukes readily accepted the situation and began discussing other matters as if nothing had happened.

The two dukes became quite interested in discussing trade cooperation, especially the new gadgets the mage had come up with. The business-savvy Duke Silver Shield keenly sensed the huge business opportunities in them.

The Grand Hall of Mystery and the Grand Duke of the Church of Gonde are no strangers, but over the years, few new inventions have caught his eye. Among them, the truly mass-producible creations that are both practical and commercially viable are, if not one in a hundred, at least extremely rare.

The approval of the God of Craftsmen alone is a huge endorsement, far better than the self-praise of some workshops. After further observation and hands-on experience, Anta Silver Shield is eager to finalize the trade contract.

For the mage and the High Cliff territory behind him, the weight represented by a trading duke is equally undeniable.

Especially considering that this is a territory that was once poor and backward, it has completed its infrastructure construction and is now planning to develop industry and commerce and explore external markets.

As for the previously planned main objective, the trade in iron ore was actually of little consequence.

As a compensatory reward for the patent licensing, the Church of Gonde generously promised a priceless ore that could almost make up for the High Cliff Industries' iron ore demand shortfall over the next year!

For the servants of the God of Craftsmen, allocating and managing these mineral resources was not a difficult task. Bishop Braslan even granted the High Cliffs' request for a two-month exclusive protection period.

"Your Excellency Chanem, since your territory is in the initial stage of development, the amount of materials needed must be considerable. In addition to iron ore, the leather and wood products produced in the Bode region are also highly regarded throughout the North."

Grand Duke Silver Shield was an old hand in business. Although there were no systematic theories of economics or finance in Faeruns, he could vaguely sense the importance of trade surpluses and deficits based on his business acumen.

Anta Silver Shield had no idea that the vain nobles and merchants of Baldur's Gate could resist the consumer frenzy sparked by these new things.

Even he himself couldn't do it.

However, if one is unilaterally reaped a large amount of wealth in this almost unequal trade without any means of replenishing it, the subsequent consequences may not be good.

The tricky part is the long journey between High Cliff and Baldur's Gate, especially since Waterdeep is in between!

Fortunately, the Bode region also has its own advantages, with relatively abundant raw materials and cheap labor costs, while maritime shipping makes up for some of the disadvantages of distance.

After several rounds of probing, negotiation, and bargaining, a trade agreement between Gaoyaling and the Silver Shield Chamber of Commerce was drafted on this midsummer night.

The joy of achieving the cooperation naturally deserves a lively banquet to celebrate. Just as the wine was being clinked and toasted, Nancy walked in with a long face and a gloomy expression.

"Oh, so the wise and great lord is in a good mood?"

The female thief's voice rang out at an inopportune moment, breaking the harmonious atmosphere of the banquet. However, most of the attendees were aware of the inside story, so no one was surprised. As the host, Iltan gave the mage a look, the meaning of which was all too clear.

You created this mess, so you have to clean it up yourself.

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