I'm very worried that they will suddenly burst out from underground and start killing people."

But Zuo Si shrugged his shoulders indifferently and comforted: "Don't worry, these are not evil drow who believe in the spider goddess Rose in the traditional sense, but believers of the dark girl Eilistraee.

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One by one among them, they are all fugitives driven crazy by the extremely repressive social atmosphere and religious persecution in traditional dark elf cities.

These people simply want a home, a place where they can survive and thrive.

The most important thing is that after they establish a city underground, they can not only become an outpost for Dragonspear Castle to resist threats from the Underdark, but they can also use it as an advance base to expand trade with the underground world.

Imagine if this became one of the few markets on the West Coast where specialties from the Underdark could be obtained, how many merchants, adventurers and travelers would it attract?"

"The premise is that there won't be any trouble. You know, just their appearance has made the moon elves and wild elves living nearby feel very nervous, and they even formally submitted a protest to me."

When he said these words, Marshall showed a helpless expression on his face.

He is not a qualified politician, and he does not know how to deal with this kind of hatred, hostility and rejection that has lasted for tens of thousands of years.

"Don't worry about this kind of thing, leave it directly to Kuilu and Eilistraee's priests.

In addition, there are even demons in Dragonlance Castle now. Is it necessary to be afraid of a group of fleeing dark elves?

If those elven tribes cannot bear to live with their former enemies, then let them migrate away on their own.

Remember, a qualified ruler must listen to interest demands from all aspects, but he must not endlessly satisfy all demands.

Occasionally, some coercive means must be used to force them to give up their unrealistic fantasies and obey the overall arrangements.

Don’t treat politics like business where you can bargain, and don’t think that the policies you implement can satisfy everyone.

Sometimes, as a decision-maker, all you have to do is sacrifice the interests of a few people to benefit more people."

Zuo Si expressed his attitude very simply and directly.

There is no doubt that with the return of some dark elves to the surface to break the spider goddess Rose's monopoly on the faith of the entire race, the opposition of a few elven villages is not worth mentioning.

What's more, the incident is most likely supported by the Elf God System.

A bitter smile appeared on Marshall's face and he laughed at himself: "Sir, I am just a businessman, not a qualified ruler.

When I chose to stay and rebuild Dragonlance Castle, I just didn’t want to see all my investment go up in smoke.

But as the stalls grew larger and larger, the situation became more and more complex, and the challenges faced increased. I found that I no longer had the ability to continue to manage this land.

If possible, I would like to give up my current power and continue to be my own businessman."

"Are you really willing to give up all this?"

Zuo Si stared at the middle-aged man's eyes with interest and asked.

"To be honest, I am really reluctant to give up.

After all, the current prosperity of Dragonspear Castle is all my hard work.

But precisely because of this, I don’t want to see it go from prosperity to decline under my rule.

As a businessman, I can tell you are doing something unprecedented and something that could be called great.

Especially the trade alliance that spans the entire west coast of the continent is definitely a historic moment that can be remembered by the people living on this land.

So I think handing over power is the best choice.

I don’t want to suddenly become your enemy one day, or a stumbling block on your way forward.”

When he said these words, Marshall's tone was full of seriousness and sincerity.

He is not a fool, and he also understands some situations in various places through merchants and adventurers traveling from north to south, and understands the significance of the drastic changes taking place on the west coast.

"You are very smart, much smarter than most people I have met.

OK, I accept your resignation.

But not now, it will take some time.

During this period, you are still the apparent supreme ruler here, but I will send a deputy to help you solve the problems and troubles you encounter.

In addition, I allow you and the shareholders who started the business here with you to retain your existing land and property, and I will give you some compensation when appropriate."

Zuo Si thought about it for a while and quickly made a commitment.

After all, the geographical location of Dragonspear Castle is too important. It is absolutely impossible for him to continue to maintain the status quo here after unifying the entire west coast.

Instead, we need to use the portal to build a large-scale trading city that connects Baator Hell and the Underdark at the same time.

Originally, he planned to find an opportunity to talk to Marshall alone after settling other matters, and exchange wealth and noble titles for the other party to hand over power.

But who knew that this businessman was much smarter than expected, and actually chose to hand over power in advance.

"I'm far from being smart. At best, I'm just a little sharper than others. Oh, by the way, you came here specifically just for those drow, right?"

Marshall glanced at the large amounts of grain, tools, reinforced concrete and other construction materials that were being transported continuously from the airship warehouse.

Zuo Si nodded slightly: "Yes. I promised the goddess Eilistraee that I would provide these dark elves with some living supplies in the early stage to ensure that they can survive the initial difficult period. If you don't mind, tell me.

Where is Kui Lu? I need to talk to her alone about something."

"Ms. Kui Lu went to the gathering place of the dark elves a few days ago and purchased a large amount of grains, vegetables, dried meat and dried fish. She should be leading them to build a new home." Marshall was not very sure.

He said in a guessing tone.

"That's just right. I also want to see the difference between these drow who believe in the Dark Maiden and ordinary drow. Do you want to come together?"

Zuo Si smiled and sent an invitation to the manager of Dragonlance Castle beside him.

Marshall quickly waved his hand and refused: "No, no, no, I'll forget it.

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The narrow passages and dark environment below the castle always make it difficult for me to breathe.

To be honest, I have lived here for so many years and I have never gone down once.

What's more, the goods you brought need me to organize people to load and unload them, and then transport them to the warehouse on the other side."

"Are you claustrophobic? That's such a shame. The world below the surface is actually much more exciting and interesting than most people imagine."

Having said that, Zuo Si didn't mean to force anything. He took Davian, who had just returned from Silver Moon City not long ago, and walked straight towards the underground tunnel in the castle.

Since it suffered a sudden attack by the devil last time, this place has been specially deepened and reinforced. From a distance, it looks like an independent small fortress, with a full twenty soldiers deployed around it day and night.

Once there is an invasion, the gate will be lowered immediately, the entrance to the lower level and the surface will be completely sealed, and the alarm bell next to it will be sounded at the same time.

The most important thing is that the original winding staircase has now been replaced by an elevator.

Whether you are going down or returning from the adventure, you must go through the elevator. There is no second way.

Zuo Si and Davian took the elevator into the underground together with an adventure team.

The latter is obviously the kind of team that has been here for a long time. After landing at the bottom, they immediately headed for the tunnel on the west side, intending to hunt or capture some monsters, and then bring them back to the surface to sell them for money.

Zuo Si chose the opposite path and headed towards the gathering place of the dark elves.

But before he could go far, a hell fiend took the initiative to greet him with dozens of subordinates. He knelt on one knee and saluted: "Supreme great master! The new lord of the ninth level! Asmodeus

The prince of hell who has been consecrated by Els himself! Your humble servant is here to obey your orders."

"Are you my subordinate?"

Zuo Si was stunned for a moment, then stared at the other person and asked directly.

Because he didn't remember giving a similar order.

"Yes.

My immediate supervisor is Ms. Gramiel, who serves as the lord’s secretary.

She asked me to seize the portal and ensure that other lords cannot use this passage to Faerûn.

Of course, I also run some traditional businesses here.

Although the number of souls obtained is not large, I believe that it will definitely grow rapidly after we establish a firm foothold."

The Hell Fiend explained with a flattering smile on his face.

You must know that at his level, there is no chance to meet a big devil with a unique form like the dimension lord.

Now that I have such an opportunity, I naturally have to do my best to perform (to put it bluntly, I mean to flatter you), and at least leave a good impression, so as to pave the way for future promotion.

All devils are out-and-out opportunists.

There are only three most important things in their lives.

One is to obtain more mortal souls through contracts;

One is to kill all the demons within sight;

Another is to get promoted.

"Gramiel? That's it!"

The figure with blond hair, purple eyes, always wearing low-cut business attire, black socks and high heels appeared in Zuo Si's mind.

Obviously, the reason why this extremely high-status pleasure demon made such an arrangement is probably because his name is on the Dragon Spear Castle.
To be continued...