But in my heart, I still only regard him as my own kind.

Zuo Si suspected that if things continued like this, when they entered adolescence in a few years, their relationship would become very troublesome.

But Bernard didn't realize this, and immediately said with a smile: "I can't wait to see how those picky nobles are full of praise for the delicacies from Karatu, the eastern continent."

He had no doubts about Welby's craftsmanship from beginning to end.

Because these days, this halfling chef has been cooking various dishes in different ways every day, and has completely conquered everyone's appetite.

No matter in terms of quantity, variety, taste, or color, it can be regarded as the best store in Ascatra.

If you add a little bit of the characteristics of the Eastern Continent Karatu in the decoration and service, then wealthy nobles and wealthy businessmen will definitely flock to it.

After all, what rich people in Amn like most is to show off to others.

And a store like this can just meet their needs.

At that time, if you set the food prices a little more expensive, the service is more attentive, and you add some magic effects and a membership system to enhance the style, you will definitely make a lot of money.

And Bernard is not worried at all that anyone will look jealous and steal the recipe, or try to copy it.

You must know that Zuo Si is the chosen one of Talona, ​​the goddess of poison and disease!

This identity alone is enough to scare most people with evil intentions into cardiac arrest.

What's more, Bernard also plans to use this store to expand his social circle, get to know more powerful people, and strive to bring the family and the chamber of commerce to a new stage within a few years.

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After a few simple chats, the businessman quickly left and was busy dealing with these trivial and troublesome matters.

After he was completely gone, Isadora asked: "Sos, my brother is using you, do you know?"

"Haha, of course. To be precise, we are using each other. He needs my strength, and I also need his talent and ability in business." Zuo Si responded with a smile.

"Mutual use?"

Isadora frowned subconsciously, obviously not understanding the meaning of this sentence.

Because she prematurely saw the darkness hidden in adults' hearts, the way she thinks about problems is hugely different from that of normal people.

"That's right! In this world, the relationships between people are often very complicated and mixed with a lot of interest factors. The so-called simple love, family affection and friendship are rarely seen." Zuo Si explained meaningfully.<

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Just when Isadora was about to say something, seven mages who all looked quite old walked over from a short distance away.

The leaders are Vanessa, who has been transformed into a lich, and his friend Jeffrey.

Obviously, because the release of arcane magic is prohibited in the city of Ascaltra, they did not choose to teleport directly.

Otherwise, you will be severely warned the first time, and you will face the siege of the masked mage the second time.

Zuo Si, who saw this scene, immediately asked in an uncertain tone: "What are you..."

"Sir, Mr. Soth, these people are friends of Jeffrey and I. They are all facing the same problem as us, that is, their life span is coming to an end, and they have not found any other way to extend their life span."
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Vanessa took the initiative to step forward and gave a brief explanation.

"So you all want to transform into a lich?" Zuo Si raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Because he never dreamed that he had finally succeeded in developing a Lich subordinate, but the other party turned around and pulled in five "offline" in one go.

What kind of awareness and enthusiasm is this?

It’s simply too outrageous!

Zuo Si had no idea how many high-level mages in Faerûn had to die in old age with strong reluctance and regret because they lacked the knowledge to transform lichs or vampires, and did not learn the nine-ring magic [Wish Technique].

My own life.

Moreover, the success rate of transforming into a lich is quite low, and it is initially estimated that it will not exceed 5%.

In other words, on average, only one out of every twenty mages who try to transform themselves into a lich can succeed.

The remaining ones are often killed by poison because the transformation ritual they obtained is not complete enough, or their souls cannot be preserved because the craftsmanship of making the phylactery is not up to standard.

"We don't want to die, and we don't want everything we have gained with great difficulty to disappear with death. Please don't worry, we know what price we need to pay, and we are also willing to accept such conditions."

An old man with skin like dry tree bark gave assurance in a serious tone.

Jeffrey also joined in and said, "Sir Soth, these mages behind me have at least a LV13 spellcasting level. They can definitely be your good helpers.

Moreover, I have talked with Vanessa and I think that the seven immortal lichs and high-level mages are already a considerable force.

We can definitely build an organization of our own. And you are the well-deserved leader of the organization."

"Establish an organization?" Zuo Si was stunned for a moment.

Good guy!

He had just become the chosen one of the goddess of poison and disease, and then he had to become the leader of a spellcasting organization composed of lichs?

Is this how I endear myself to people from the evil camp?

Or is it that after time traveling, you awakened your talent and potential to become a big boss behind the scenes?

You must know that the reason why Zuo Si chose to help these dying old mages transform into lichs was mainly to find helpers to fight against dangerous enemies such as the Zhentarim, the Dragon Cult, the Harper Alliance, and the Entangled Talisman.

I have never thought about establishing an organization.

But Vanessa didn't think so, and nodded seriously and explained: "Yes, establish an organization.

You see, Jeffrey and I currently control most of the magical power in the two most important port cities on the west coast of the Kingdom of Tethyr.

And they occupy a place in the magic circles of important inland cities such as Velen, Darauma, and Saradas.

As long as we unite, we can draw huge benefits and various scarce resources.

And you can also connect each other's mage towers together to support each other.

If one day you are willing, you can even intervene in the civil war in the Kingdom of Tethyr..."

This ambitious new lich described his grand blueprint to Zuo Si.

Due to the relatively weak magical power of the Kingdom of Tethyr, the number of both mages and warlocks is quite rare, and there is not even a decent academy. It relies entirely on mages from all over the country to train their own apprentices.

Therefore, the seven lichs and high-level spellcasters are already the most powerful force on the surface.

After hearing these words, Zuo Si immediately smiled and shook his head: "It's too early to talk about this now, let's help them transform into lichs first. I'll give you three days to prepare, and I'll come with the materials necessary for the ceremony in three days.

My mage tower assembly."

"You don't agree with the plan I made?"

Vanessa seemed to notice something and immediately asked cautiously.

"No. Your plan is well made, and the probability of success is very high. But the problem is, I don't have the time and energy to manage these things, and I don't want to be visited by the Holy Warriors and the Church of Good Gods one day. After all,

I have enough troubles of my own and don't want to add new ones."

Zuo Si stated his attitude straightforwardly.

What he needs is a group of people who can help him solve troubles at critical moments, rather than people who cause a lot of mess and need help wiping his own butt.

If Vanessa follows Vanessa's plan to monopolize the magical power in the Kingdom of Tessel, or even intervene in the civil war, all kinds of troubles and enemies will definitely be inevitable.

After realizing that she had made a huge mistake, Vanessa immediately adjusted her mentality and asked in a very sincere tone: "So according to you, what kind of goal should our organization set?"

After Zuo Si thought for a moment, he immediately replied: "It's very simple. The goal of our organization is to collect as much knowledge, spells, gems, magic items, spell-casting materials as possible, as well as rare magic metals, such as fine gold.

, mithril, cold iron, etc. Apart from these and earning wealth, we do not participate in any political activities, nor do we deal with all gods and churches."

"Well - this goal sounds like a good one. At least it won't easily conflict with those powerful forces, and it won't get involved in trouble." Jeffrey touched his chin with a thoughtful expression.
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"I agree too. This is what a spellcaster organization should pursue."

"Yes! Vanessa's approach is too aggressive, and it will definitely be exposed as time goes by."

"But it should cost a lot of money to do these things, right? In the end, you still have to find ways to make more money."

"How about we join forces and set up several chambers of commerce?"

"The Chamber of Commerce? How can the Chamber of Commerce make money quickly by robbery? Let's find a few dragons and kill them, and then loot the treasures in their lairs. With the cooperation of a few of us, even if we encounter old dragons or ancient dragons, we are quite sure to successfully hunt them.

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"What a great idea! Even if we fail, it doesn't matter. The worst we can do is lose our equipment and die once. In a few days, we will be reborn as a lich next to the phylactery."

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What would it look like if a group of magicians who were neither good nor evil came together?

Just look at the scene in front of you and you will know.

In just a few words, they began to discuss how to kill several giant dragons that had already discovered the location of their lairs, and then looted all the treasures that the other party had accumulated over hundreds of years.

Its ferocity is no worse than that of the greedy red dragon Wilmes.

Although strictly speaking, what Zuo Si does sometimes is actually not much different from the other party.
To be continued...