Volume Dragon: Start by obtaining the Infinity Gems

Chapter 50 Duquedon Family

At the end of the Duke Mutual Aid Society, it is the stage where the four people exchange information and items.

Fazi, who was never burdened by debt, once again obtained the names and specific effects of a series of fourth-level energy-shaping spells in exchange for promising to bring Nemesis a magic item in the future.

This is prepared for the advanced energy-shaping magic ring.

The Earth where Faqi lives is very special. The magic network there is in an extremely inert and backward state, so the study of magic is very rudimentary and cumbersome.

Those spellcasters called "adepts" must go through a long spellcasting ceremony before they can release very weak spells.

Shanai once taught Faqi a spell model of a second-level transmutation spell [Burning Hands], but the effect was greatly weakened after Faqi used it on Earth.

It was a place that existed, but it was not suitable for magic to flourish.

Shana was equally eager for the magical knowledge that Nemesis possessed, and made an agreement for the next transaction.

"Mr. Nemesis, I hope to be able to exchange 300 gold coins for a model of a three-ring transformation spell at the exchange meeting next month." Shana was a little embarrassed, as she had just purchased a lot of magic materials and several spell models last month, leaving her wallet empty.

"300? 1000 gold coins, no less." Nemesis began to show his unscrupulous face when he heard the gold coins.
"1000? That's too much! Five hundred gold coins at most, which is the market price, and I must have the most practical spell!" Shana snorted in her heart. She was also a strong bargainer.

"Deal!" Nemesis said quickly, causing Shana to choke. She felt that she had bid too high.

She paused, and said awkwardly, "Well, actually I may not be able to take out 500 gold coins next month. Can you give me another month? Give it to me next month?"

Nemesis narrowed his eyes. Was this woman trying to get something for free from him?

But he thought of a better idea, which could not only allow him to obtain some useful information, but also allow him to do a favor.

"How about this, I can waive some of the gold coins this time depending on the situation, as long as you can give me some information of equal value."

Shana was delighted. For a mage, there is never too much gold coins, because they are needed everywhere, so every bit saved counts.

"Of course, but I usually focus on news in the arcane circle, so I may not know much."

As she spoke, she began to think, and then she said, "I wonder if you know any news about the Maztec continent?"

Nemesis frowned and said he was not sure. There were indeed other continents on the planet Toril, but the people of Faerun, who were at the medieval technological level, had hardly explored places outside of Faerun.

Occasionally some travelers from the East would come here by ship. The people of that continent called it Karatu.

As for the so-called Maztec continent, I have never heard of it.

Seeing that Nemesis didn't know, Shanai continued, "Three years ago, an ocean-going ship from the Am Empire discovered a new continent filled with all kinds of precious magic gems and materials, as well as large tracts of virgin forest."

"General Kodel of the Amn Empire named it the Maztec Continent and is organizing an expeditionary force called the Golden Legion to colonize Maztec."

The female wizard said with some longing: "It is said that the ground of the New World is full of gold. If I have the opportunity to participate in the expedition and get a share of it, it will be a huge fortune!"

Nemesis touched his chin. The scene described by Shana was indeed very attractive to the dragon. The wealth of Furen had almost been distributed, and most of the magic resources were in the hands of those powerful forces.

A new continent, which represents huge benefits.

I'm afraid that not only the Empire of Amn, but also a series of powerful forces along the western coast will participate. Sure enough, the next moment, Shanai's words confirmed his point of view: "My organization, the Masked Mages Society, has received news that Waterdeep, Luskan, Baldur's Gate and other powerful coastal city federations are planning to cooperate with Amn. I suggest that if you have the opportunity, you can join a force when the expedition is launched."

In fact, although it was called cooperation, Nemesis guessed that the expedition would ultimately be led by the Empire of Am.

After all, among the coastal forces, the Empire of Amn is a well-known colonial power, and its naval strength is one of the most terrifying in Faerun. If Faerun was not a theocracy, I am afraid that among the coastal forces, the only country that can resist the invasion of Amn is Waterdeep.

As for the reason, it is naturally because Waterdeep has one of the most powerful spellcasting forces on the continent of Faerun.

The Blackstaff Tower arcane school led by the legendary wizard Khelben Blackstaff!

"What a pity." Nemesis felt a little regretful. His current strength was still too weak and he could only look at this gold mine with envy.

However, the colonization process itself is a long struggle.

It would probably take ten years just to organize an expeditionary force and reach Maztec, plus the war with the indigenous people.
For at least thirty years, Maztec colonization would remain in its early stages.

"You are very smart," Nemesis praised. "This information will probably be worthless soon, and it is of no use to me. But since I have made a promise, I will not go back on my word. Here, this is the spell model of the third-level transformation spell [Blink]."

Nemesis tore off the spell model of Flash from the spell book, and Shana carefully took the torn page as if it were a treasure.

This was her habit, she regarded arcane knowledge as more important than her own life.

The four of them then began to chat about all sorts of things, and Nemesis was surprised to find that Rajat didn't know any magic network spells.

In their world, they gain power and cast spells by absorbing the world's life energy, which can be said to be a very exhausting method.

But this is also the dilemma faced by the world that cannot use the magic network. They must try every possible means to find the source of supernatural energy.

Nemesis obtained some knowledge about spells from Rajat in their world for future research.

Five hours later, everything in the Throne Room began to become illusory. The time was up, and Nemesis was sent back to his lair in the blink of an eye.

The [Throne] floating in the air fell into his claws, and he sensed that the advanced energy-shaping magic ring in his body had disappeared.

Matter was literally transported to another dimension through this tiny gem.

While he was still studying, Clanjetin and Volensa walked in anxiously.

"Master, this gray dwarf has information to tell you."

Volenza pulled Clangeddin beside him and said, the hot-tempered gray dwarf glared at him, but unfortunately the gap in strength between the two was so great that this earliest follower dared not speak out.

He coughed and said, "Master, I followed your instructions and was selling our cold iron weapons in the central and northern regions when I heard a piece of news about the city of Menzoberranzan."

Nemesis raised his eyebrows. He had always been concerned about the movements of the city of Menzoberranzan. After all, who knew what the overlord of the upper Underdark would do after the failed invasion.

"The third family of Menzoberranzan, the Divo family, was destroyed." Clangeddin said word by word.

　Coming back to the ground soon~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)